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‘Still Papping’ is Christmas song-EL
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Ghanaian rapper, Elorm Adablah, known in showbiz circles as EL, has revealed that his new song, dubbed, “Still papping” which is the first off his upcoming album, slated for next year, is a Christmas song.
EL believes that Christmas is a festive season for people to make merry after a long year of hustle and bustle, adding that ‘Still papping’ has what it takes to get people into the party mood in the Yuletide.
According to him, a lot of singles would be released before the end of 2020, to pave way for the official release of his much anticipated new album.
“This is the first song of my album dropping in 2021, I will be releasing a couple of singles, so all my fans should watch out,” EL said.
Speaking to The Spectator, he said, “Still papping” produced by Pee GH was a song which came with a lot of energy to get people on the dance floor.
“When you want to make a song, you try and get into the mood, so that the song would be accepted the way you want, this song has a lot of energy that will get you onto the dance floor” he said.
EL said that all he wanted to say in the song was that regardless of the challenges coronavirus caused, people were still having fun, and would not be perturbed.
Touching on the challenges of the coronavirus, he said it has dealt the industry a big blow, however, he believed that there have been some positive lessons which would be learnt from the unfortunate situation.
“We haven’t had enough leeway to manoeuvre, but there is always a silver lining in such circumstances which could be used for our benefit,” He said.
EL has produced a lot of hit songs over the years, and in 2016, he won the Overall Artiste of the Year award at the Vodafone Ghana Music Award (VGMA).
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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.
