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Songstress Wiyaala to collaborate with Samini
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 Sparqlyn is set to release another big hit.
His latest release, ‘Rosina,’ features Germany-based Ghanaian musician, video director, and sound engineer TEENO (known privately as Eric Kwame Tamakloe).
TEENO’s project ‘Signs’ was recently accepted by the Grammys for official consideration in the ‘Album of the Year’ category. Now, ‘Rosina’ is making serious waves across the airwaves.
Coming shortly after the impressive reception to his previous single ‘Fameko,’ ‘Rosina’ is already receiving strong attention from music lovers and radio listeners.
This new song carries an infectious Afrobeats and Hiplife feel while maintaining the romantic direction that characterised ‘Fameko,’ Sparqlyn’s 2026 Highlife collaboration with Ziya.
‘Fameko’ marked an important moment in Sparqlyn’s musical journey, with the love-themed highlife record receiving positive reactions from music lovers and media platforms following its June 2026 release.
The song became one of the highlights of his 2026 output, ranking high on multiple charts.
‘Fameko’ has also bagged Sparqlyn two top nominations: “Highlife Song of the Year” and “Artist of the Year” at the 2026 Stars Awards.
The combination of a romantic storyline, Afrobeats rhythm, and Hiplife influence give the song a sound that fits comfortably into the current Ghanaian music landscape.
The timing of the song’s release could also prove significant for the award-winning artiste. Sparqlyn recently secured two nominations at the 2026 Ghana Youth Empowerment Awards, where he is in contention for Youth Empowerment Advocate of the Year and Outstanding Youth Personality of the Year.
With ‘Fameko’ having established strong momentum earlier in the year and ‘Rosina’ now beginning to enjoy significant airplay, Sparqlyn appears to be ending another eventful chapter of his musical career on a high note.
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Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeats singer Kuami Eugene Marfo known in showbiz circles as Kuami Eugene has urged fellow musicians and entertainers to use their influence on social media and other platforms to champion causes that positively impact society.
The award-winning artiste made the call during a UNICEF Ghana birth registration advocacy campaign in Bepoase in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, where he joined officials from UNICEF Ghana and the Births and Deaths Registry to raise awareness about the importance of registering children at birth.
He explained that artistes wield significant influence and should leverage platforms such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram to amplify important social initiatives and encourage behavioural change.
The musician, who has partnered UNICEF Ghana on several child-focused campaigns, said he had a special interest in issues affecting children and was committed to supporting efforts that improved their welfare and future opportunities.
He noted that birth registration was critical because it established a child’s legal identity and ensured recognition as a Ghanaian citizen.
The advocacy drive forms part of UNICEF Ghana’s efforts to improve birth registration rates across the country through community engagements, public education and collaboration with traditional authorities.
The musician said he remained focused on creating quality music while continuing to support social causes that contribute to national development, particularly initiatives aimed at improving the lives of children. –GNA
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