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Volta Chiefs should honour Chief One as Tourism Ambassador and voice for the Youth – Brown Berry
Brown Berry, morning show host of “Ryse N Shine” on YFM 107.9, an Accra-based radio station who was wowed by the exploits of young buzzing Ghanaian artiste, Chief One, says the Chiefs and Traditional Leaders need to look into making him a tourism ambassador.
This according to Brown Berry, will help promote the Region, Volta.
He added that since his music is consumed by most of the youth of the region honouring him with such portfolio would make easy for him to pass on important messages to them.
The fast-rising music talent launched himself unto the scene with mainstream recognition in the last quarter of 2021; his style and sound is a fine infusion of urban creative laced with traditional ensembles from his home-ground (Volta Region), with key projection of his native language, Ewe, which form majority of his lyrical composition.
With a debut EP “Here I Come” surpassing 6 million streams across various digital platforms, Chief One has outlived himself as an indie artiste who rose to fame in Ghana in January 2022 and has been consistent across all year with at least 6 national and international nominations, key among them is Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (2022) and 3Music Awards (2022) in which he won “Next Rated Act” among 16 nationwide contenders.
He is best known for hit singles “Young Boy”, “Mekamo”, “Novayi”, “Du Agbe”, “Turn By Turn”, “Wotelewoea”, just to name a few.
Chief One was on a radio interview with Brown Berry on Wednesday, February 2023 on YFM Accra 107.9 to celebrate 1-year anniversary for his debut EP “Here I Come” which has surpassed 6 million streams on audio streaming service. His song “Wotelewoea” crept over 27 million impressions on Tiktok.
Now under Lion Group management, together with his Lawada Republiq team, Chief One, has already began year 2023 with a first single he titles “One Day”, produced by Hairlergbe. He is still in Accra currently on a 2-week media tour to promote his “One Day” song and “Wotelewoea” video.
Listen to “One Day” on Digital Stores: https://ditto.fm/one-day-chief-one
Listen to “Wotelewoea” on Digital Stores: https://ditto.fm/wotelewoea
Listen to “Turn By Turn” on Digital Stores: https://ditto.fm/turn-by-turn-chief-one
Listen to “Here I Come” on Digital Stores: https://ditto.fm/here-i-come
The biggest event on Ghana’s entertainment calendar is set for a night of honours, pomp, and pageantry.
It is a night where musicians who excelled during the year under review will be rewarded through the endorsement of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards Board, the Academy, and the general public.
The Grand Arena, the ideal venue for the 27th TGMA, will host a star-studded audience of musicians, media personalities, businessmen, politicians, actors, and footballers among others.
On this night, the most coveted prize is the Artiste of the Year (AOTY) category, which will see the crowning of a new king or queen of Ghana music.
Two heavyweights in the category, Stonebwoy and Sarkodie, have the opportunity to set an enviable record as the only artistes to win the coveted title for a third time.
Should they fall short, the opportunity shifts to Black Sherif and Diana Hamilton to equal the record of two wins, joining the elite ranks of past double-winners like VIP.
A win for Diana Hamilton, will set her up in a lonely journey at the top as the only gospel musician, to win the Artiste of the Year for the second time.
Alternatively, Wendy Shay could make her debut by winning the award for the first time. This would make her team up with Diana Hamilton as the only female artistes alive to hold the title. The late Ebony, won it posthumously in 2018.
If the title slips past them and falls to Medikal, he will also become a first-time winner, etching his name into the annals of Ghana music history.
Patrons can look forward to electrifying performances from a long list of confirmed artistes, including Black Sherif, Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther, R2Bees, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Lasmid, Kofi Kinaata, Samini, and Fido, among others.
Beyond the ultimate prize, several other major categories are up for grabs, including Music Video of the Year, New Artiste of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The fourth edition of International AmoFest lived up to its promise on Saturday, May 2, delivering a vibrant “three-in-one” experience that left the audience at Alliance Française in Accra buzzing.
The night was a masterful blend of sound and stagecraft. Berima Amo, the visionary behind the festival, led an impressive lineup of performers, including Pedro Kastelijns, Martha Apini, Rudy Ray, and Lamisi.
Together, they showcased a fusion of global music and authentic Ghanaian Highlife, staying true to the festival’s mission of preserving Ghana’s original rhythmic soul.
Adding a unique layer to the evening, Uncle Ebo Whyte’s Roverman Productions took to the stage, blending theater with the night’s musical energy.
The experience concluded with a high-energy after-party, fulfilling Berima Amo’s goal of creating a truly immersive and memorable night.
Reflecting on the event’s purpose, Amo emphasised the need for intentionality in protecting Highlife.
He called on every Ghanaian, as well as government institutions, to actively foster an environment where the genre can thrive on the global stage.
The main event followed a successful educational outreach on April 24, where over 250 high school students participated in a Highlife workshop at the Centre for National Culture.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
