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Songstress Wiyaala to collaborate with Samini
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Songstress Noella Wiyaala known in the entertainment world as Wiyaala has described a possible music collaboration with legendary musician, Emmanuel Andrews Samini also known as Samini in the entertainment circles, as an “honour” that would further enhance her music career.
Wiyaala was responding to an open comment by Mr Samini to embark on a collaboration track with the songstress after the two did a rendition of the popular ‘Linda’track by the then “Batman” who has metamorphosed Samini, at an event to open the First Law Chamber Wa in the Upper West Region.
The two indigenes of the regionsana the song with a touch of perfection and professionalism.
Samini who had performed alongside big names such as Akon, Sean Paul, Chaka& Demus and Pliers, among others expressed an interest in collaborating with the songstress after he acknowledged her as aforce to reckon with in the music industry.
“Wiyaala has put Ghana on the global map and if some of us had the ability to add a typical cultural craft to our art, we would have been blessed in our musical career and would have advanced farther than where we currently are”, he stated.
Wiyaala, also known as the Lioness of Africa accepted the offer openly and commended Samini for contributing his quota to ensuring that music in Ghana thrived.
She used the opportunity to encourage Ghanaians to patronise Ghanaian music and continue to support the craft.
“I am appealing for mutual respect amongst workers in Ghana irrespective of your profession because we all have our individual talents and we are very good at them. I might be bad at your profession because that is not my calling but I daresay that, you might also not be able to do music the way we do it if given the opportunity because that may not be your craft“, she added.
She entertained participants at the opening of the Sory@Law to some of her tracks in both the local and English languages.
By Lydia Darlington , Wa
Ghanaian musician Ezecheal Kwasi Asimeng Frimpong, popularly known as Ancienth has released a new Palmwine single titled ‘Asukese Abena’.
The song is a celebration of love, culture, and the timeless wisdom embedded in Ghana’s traditional way of life.
According to him, the project is meant to remind people that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past.
“Through this project, I want people to understand that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past, it is a living heritage that still speaks powerfully to the present,” he said.
Ancienth traces his journey in Palmwine music to the pioneering work of Kwame Asare, also known as Jacob Sam, and the Kumasi Trio. He credits them with laying the foundation for one of Ghana’s most important musical traditions, a path that later generations continue to walk.
“I entered this space because I believe every nation must protect its cultural voice,” Ancienth explained, adding that “Palmwine music carries our stories, values, humour, history, and identity. Preserving it is not only a musical responsibility but also a cultural one.”
The musician described the journey as rewarding but challenging, noting that traditional music often receives less attention and investment compared to mainstream genres.
To strengthen the space, he is calling for greater support from the media, cultural institutions, educational bodies, and the public.
“My appeal to Ghanaians is simple, support indigenous music, because when a people lose their cultural sound, they gradually lose part of their identity,” he added.
As a torchbearer of Palmwine Music, Ancienth says his mission is to honour the legacy of the pioneers while introducing Palmwine music to new generations and audiences across the world.
Asukese Abena is now available on all digital platforms, including YouTube
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of celebrated visual artist and Guinness World Record holder Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as Padiki.
In a statement signed on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Authority said Padiki’s passing was a painful loss to Ghana’s tourism and creative sectors, as well as the nation at large.
“Padiki was more than a Guinness World Record holder. She was a beacon of resilience, determination, creativity, and youthful excellence whose remarkable achievement brought pride not only to herself and her family but also to Ghana,” the statement said.
It added that through her determination to dream big and push boundaries, she inspired countless young people to believe that passion, perseverance and hard work could make the impossible possible.
The Authority said Ghana had lost “one of its brightest ambassadors whose story embodied the spirit of innovation, excellence, and the boundless potential of our people”.
Maame Efua Houadjeto, together with the management and staff of the GTA, extended condolences to Padiki’s family, friends and loved ones, as well as all those inspired by her journey.
