Entertainment
Support female artistes to thrive —Sefa
FEMALE songstress, Sefadzi Abena Amesu, popularly known as Sefa has called on stakeholders in Creative Arts Industry, fellow artistes to support and rally behind female artistes.
According to her, this would increase the need for equal opportunities, increased visibility and stronger support systems to help them thrive.
The ‘echoke’ hitmaker stated that though both male and female artistes were contributing immensely in the entertainment industry, the limelight and support is on the males, making it difficult for the females to break through.
Sefa however, stated that a lot of female artistes were going through challenges and are unable to open up because they are not giving the needed support.
She explained that accomplishments by male musicians often receive greater publicity, while similar successes by female artistes frequently go underreported.
“Now the support in the industry is okay as compared to the time past. I think we can do better as an industry by supporting us.”
Sefa cited how a concert hosted by Wendy Shay did not receive the level of attention, adding that females in the entertainment need that attention most.
“If we can help each other, it will be great because we can’t let people from other places praise us” she added.
Sefa started her music career as a singer performing with live bands at bars, pubs and events in Accra.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Award-winning Ghanaian musician, Michael Owusu Addo, affectionately called Sarkodie has described his annual event, Rapperholic concert as bigger than just a music event, highlighting its significant economic impact.
In a post after a successful Rapperholic edition in Kumasi, the rapper noted that the concert stimulates economic activity across Kumasi, Accra and the wider Ghanaian economy.
According to him, this is driven through tourism, hospitality, transportation, food, fashion, media, advertising, employment and the creative supply chain.
“The economic value of this concert extends far beyond ticket sales. It includes visitor spending, revenue for local businesses, temporary jobs created, suppliers paid and the future tourism and commercial opportunities generated by the event,” he stated.
Sarkodie called on government and the private sector to seize the opportunity to build an ecosystem where Ghanaian entertainment generates measurable economic value, supports businesses, creates jobs and attracts visitors.
“Let’s invest in our creative economy. The potential goes far beyond the stage,” he added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Multiple award-winning dancehall artiste Emmanuel Andrew Samini popularly known as Samini is set to return to his Dansoman base with the much-anticipated Samini Experience on December 24.
The musician, who has nurtured top talents from the community in the past, says this year’s edition will be held in collaboration with the Dansoman Homecoming Carnival, to make the event bigger.
Speaking to the media at Kegali Hotel during a press launch on Friday, October 16, Samini said activities including a clean-up exercise, health walk, Children’s Day and games will take place from December 18 ahead of the main event.
According to him, the choice of Dansoman is to give back to the community where it all started.
He added that the event was also aimed at nurturing future talents by giving them a platform to showcase their abilities.
He disclosed that some music legends from Dansoman and other big names in the music industry will be on the bill to thrill patrons.
Samini also revealed that the Dansoman Exhibition streets will be blocked to make way for the unforgettable night of music.
He expressed appreciation to the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly for their collaboration to ensure the success of the programme.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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