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Stonebwoy unveils Camon 16
Multiple award winning Dancehall sensation, Stonebwoy, brand ambassador of Tecno mobile phones, Ghana, has unveiled its new smart phone the Camon 16 series in Accra last week.
It was a wee-feeling when the Dancehall sensation charged the atmosphere to launch the smartphone which boasts an industry-first rear 64-megapixel quad camera and a front 48-megapixel camera for photo enthusiasts.
The Camon 16 series comes in two variants, the Camon 16 Premier and the Camon 16 Pro.
Tecno Training Manager, Cyril Amarteifio reiterated that, one of the key outputs of TAIVOS™ is providing users an excellent and unprecedented visual experience, especially at night and low-light environments.
“This capability means that TAIVOS™ can filter image noise better and optimise image clarity, thereby enhancing night photography effects.
Mr Daniel Glover, General Manager, Mobile Zone, sole agents of Tecno Mobile said Tecno Mobile is a major driver of mobile phone penetration in Africa.
According to him, Mobile Zone and Tecno started partnership 14 years ago when Mobile Zone and TECNO decided to cooperate in doing business, envisaging at the time that their collaboration would bring about a very successful business in the future.
“Today that vision, we can say, has seen the light of day with many thousands of people gaining employment and establishing businesses through that initiative”, he stated.
Stonebwoy thrilled the crowed with his latest hit “Putuu”.
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.
