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Teenage versatile drummer, Aayush makes Ghana proud
Talented drummer and music icon, Aayush Ramdas has emerged the winner the prestigious Swarayatra Little Champs Musical Group Talent Competition, Drumming Category held in Nigeria recently.
The teenager, who represented the Indian community in Ghana defeated other competitors from different countries to emerge the ultimate winner of the category.
Aayush, who is 14 years old and a pupil of the the Delhi Public School at Tema, Community 25 gained popularity last year after he parttook of the composition of the popular ‘Coffin Dance Memes’ video which went viral on social media.
He became an instant drumming sensation in the Indian community in the country due to his unique style on the drums.
He regularly records musical videos and shares on social media for his fans and other music lovers.
Father of the drumming sensation Mr P.T Ramdass in an interview with The Spectator said “As parents, our primary responsibility is to help our children identify their passion and preserve their originality.
Aayush was very passionate about drums right from the tender age of four and we bought him a completed drum set when he was six years. Initially we arranged a teacher for him for a few weeks but the teacher was not regular.”
He explained that Aayush picked up on his own and started playing rhythm for some of Mr Ramdass’ Guitar Instrumental.
He said, to fuel the passion of his son, he encouraged him to do stage shows at every opportunity and “here we are, a Father-Son Duo who do one recording every weekend and share within our WhatsApp groups and Instagram.”
He revealed that Aayush was invited to perform at the inauguration of an Indian Restaurant named ‘Meet N Eat’ and was gifted an Octapad in appreciation of his outstanding performance.
Mr Ramdass said that he had a band called PT’s Nest which is quite famous in the Indian community in Ghana.
He revealed that Aayush “aspires to be like the prominent Indian drummer, Mr Sivamani who is well known internationally for his talent in drumming.”
He expressed gratitude to Ghanaians and Indiana for their support over the years and assured that there was more to come from the camp of his son, Aayush.
BY Raissa Sambou
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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