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Comparing me to Sarkodie makes no sense – Black Sherif

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Black SherifBlack Sherif, the reigning artiste of the year, has hit back at netizens who have compared him to Ghana’s most decorative rapper Sarkodie.

In a discussion on UTV Showbiz, Blacko stated that such a comparison is unfair and meaningless.

In his submission, he stated that whether or not his verse was on Sarkodie’s album, it would have still made waves, adding that Sarkodie is a brand in its own right and has been in the industry for over a decade, so the shallow comparison makes no sense.

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“My verse on the Jams album doesn’t change anything, it would’ve still been big without me.

music is spiritual and I didn’t foresee the future of the album, Sarkodie is a big artiste, he has been doing this long ago before me, and he is a veteran but I just started, the comparison is senseless”

VGMA: I am a big fan of Sarkodie, I wanted to sit and experience him perform – Black Sherif Explains Why He didn’t Join Sarkodie On Stage

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Black SherifBlack Sherif, the 2023 VGMA Artiste of the Year, has explained why he chose to watch Sarkodie sing ‘Country Side’ at the VGMA instead of joining him on stage during the just concluded award event.

In an interview on TV3’s New Day Show on Monday, May 8, 2023, Black Sherif said that he opted not to perform alongside Sarkodie because he wanted to see the great rapper perform as a fan.

Despite collaborating on the smash song ‘Country Side,’ Black Sherif did not join Sarkodie on stage to perform.

The choice not to perform with Sarkodie surprised fans because the two singers have a wonderful working connection and have worked on one of the biggest songs of this era.

He made this decision because of his respect and adoration for the artist, he claims. Black Sherif further said that because to production constraints, he was unable to play twice following his own performance earlier in the evening.

“After my set, I was not supposed to come back on stage to join him,” he revealed

Despite not including Sarkodie, the song won Best Collaboration of the Year at the same ceremony.

Black Sherif’s performance at the VGMA was praised, with spectators singing and dancing along to every song. In recent years, the young artist’s reputation has skyrocketed, with his songs resonating with fans in Ghana and abroad.

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Keche mocks Kuami Eugene over a comment he made on Delay’s show regarding his viral song “No Dulling.”

Keche mocks Kuami Eugene over a comment he made on Delay’s show regarding his viral song “No Dulling.”

kuami-eugeneKuami Eugene claimed in an interview with Delay over the weekend that he wrote almost all of the lyrics in the ‘No Dulling’ song.

According to Kuami Eugene, Keche’s claims that he had no involvement in the creation of the viral ‘No Dulling’ song.

Keche, on the other hand, has snarled at Kuami Eugene for taking credit for something he did not do. They shared a portion of Kuamai Eugene’s speech to clarify the situation.

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In response to the claim, Keche mocked Kuami Eugene in a video post on Twitter, claiming that what they added was “Otan bebrebe yi enti wo da aa wo da?”

Keche Joshua laughed at Kuami Eugene’s claims, which he stated emphatically were false.

The song by the musical duo that was released in 2020 included the Ghanaian singer. Later, a dispute erupted over the song’s author after Kuami Eugene was widely acknowledged as being responsible for the song’s success.

The Lynx Entertainment-signed artist is rumored to have revealed that he also wrote the song, which upset Keche. The duo claims that since the group first gained notoriety, no one has ever composed a song specifically for them.

On the Delay Show, Kuami Eugene claimed, however, that Keche came to add their part after he had already written the entire song.

The author of the ‘No Dulling’ song’s hook and chorus is still unknown.

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Zlatan Explain How Davido Is Important To Afrobeats

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Zlatan, a gifted vocalist, has spoken candidly about the significance of Davido to Afrobeat and to him personally.

In a recent interview with Adesope, Zlatan spoke candidly on the value of the Grammy-winning musician Davido to Afrobeat and to him personally.

David, according to Zlatan, is a blessing to Afrobeats and to him; it is terrible that the awful occurrence occurred to him. He did, however, praise the singer’s supporters for their love and support of his fourth studio album, “Timeless.”

The ‘Omo Ologo’ EP, which was published on Friday, April 28, 2023, and is presently ranked third on the Apple Music Top Album chart in Nigeria, shows that Zlatan has likewise stayed committed to just releasing high-quality music in 2023.

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Ayra Starr Revealed How She Got Her Stage Name.

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Ayra StarrIn a recent interview, Ayra Starr revealed how she came up with her stage name before the release of her debut album.

Ayra Starr, a talented singer and performer, spoke up about how she got her stage name in a recent podcast conversation with Joey Akan on Afrobeats Intelligence.

Ayra claimed that she had always gone by her true name, Oyin, but when she sat down with her team, Don Jazzy, Rema, and others, they discussed what stage name she should have. She admitted that she would have gone by the name ‘Aira,’ but that many people would pronounce it as ‘Ira,’ so she dropped the idea.

She opened up that her mum had to advised her to pray over it since she wanted a name that would mean something. Ayra revealed that she ended up googling the name ‘Ayra,’ which is Arabic, and when she saw the meaning, everything fell into place for the ‘Sability’ crooner.

STONEBWOY TELLS APPLE MUSIC ABOUT HIS NEW ALBUM “5TH DIMENSION”

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StonebwoyThis is What Stonebwoy Tells Apple Music about His 5TH DIMENSION ALBUM

The 5th Dimension: when you read about it, tells you all that you need to really know. It goes beyond the physical – it goes into the astral, it goes into the spiritual – it deals with all aspects of emotions and thoughts, so that is what I said this is the best name for my album, because music actually is being described when the fifth dimension is said, you’re just describing music, so why wouldn’t I just name this body of work (which is music) as ‘5th Dimension.’ This is vibration, this is levels, emotions, this is waves.

There’s no other name that could describe my fifth studio album, in the space that I find myself, knowing what I want to continue to contribute to my culture, and my time, and my generation.

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Stonebwoy Tells Apple Music about the Power of Collaboration

“Because of the direction and the further dominance or exposure that we want to continue to give the culture, we have to always make sure that collaboration is coming through, because guess what? Times and seasons are changing, and so music grows in collaboration. There’s always pots that grow in competition. That’s how it’s gotta go.”

Stonebwoy talks to Apple Music about working with Shaggy and Angelique Kidjo.

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StonebwoyThe 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week, Africa Rising, a Conversation with Stonebwoy, and Dadaboy Ehiz’s Favorite Track of the Week are all included in this week’s episode!

This Friday, April 28th, at 9 a Lagos/London/ 10 a Johannesburg/Paris/ 1 a LA/ 4 NYC, tune in to Dadaboy Ehiz’s Africa Now Radio, which is also carried on YFM Accra every Sunday at 2 p.m., YFM Kumasi on Saturdays at 3 p.m., and YFM Takoradi on Saturdays at 6 p.m.

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Stonebwoy, an Afro-pop artist from Ghana, visits Dadaboy Ehiz on Apple Music 1 via FaceTime to discuss his most recent song, “Life & Money (feat. Stormzy).” He also talks about working with his boyhood idols, the value of teamwork, and his new album, “5th Dimension.”

The Big 5

The five newest and most popular African songs are shared by Dadaboy Ehiz. New songs by Mayorkun, Tyler ICU, Young Jonn, Boutross ft. Savara & Fatermoh, and Tumelo are included in this week’s selection.za features MaWhoo, Kabza De Small, and Da Muziqal Chef in addition to DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, and Tyrone Dee.

Africa Rising

Winny, a Nigerian singer-songwriter, is currently Apple Music’s This week’s broadcast includes her singles “Operation” and “Don’t Leave” from her first EP, “WINNY.” Up next: Nigerian musician—is the most recent artist featured from Apple Music’s Africa Rising playlist, a promotion that highlights the upcoming generation of African superstars. LISTEN NOW.

Dadaboy’s Song of the Week

Dadaboy Ehiz selects his favorite song from one of Apple Music’s African playlists every week. This week, he features “How Many Times,” a song by DJ Big N, Ayra Starr, and Oxlade that can be found on Apple Music’s Afrobeats Hits playlist. You can listen HERE and discover a compilation of all of Dadaboy’s picks on his Apple Music playlist, which is available HERE.

This Friday, April 28th, at 9 a Lagos/London, 10 a Johannesburg/Paris, 1 a LA, 4 NYC, and aired on YFM Accra every Sunday at 2 p.m., YFM Kumasi on Saturdays at 3 p.m., and YFM Takoradi on Saturdays at 6 p.m., tune in and listen to the complete episode on Apple Music 1 at apple.co/_AfricaNow.

Stonebwoy talks to Apple Music about working with Shaggy and Angelique Kidjo.

From the time I was five, six, or seven years old, I personally grew up listening to these two foundational musicians. so as to combine my time with their time… that’s like the present, future, and history all at once, therefore these songs are certainly related to the spirit I want to convey. It is so termed because of the 5th dimension.

Shatta Wale’s success is attributed to Kay Smooth, who claims, “I Made Him Who He Is Today”

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Recent accusations by singer Kay Smooth that he introduced Shatta Wale to the late Terry Bonchaka, whom Shatta has credited with influencing his music career, have shaken the Ghanaian music business. Kay Smooth said that Shatta Wale should always be thankful to him for connecting him with Terry Bonchaka in an interview on Power FM’s entertainment show.

Although Shatta Wale has not yet addressed Kay Smooth’s allegations, this information has sparked a discussion among followers and business insiders regarding who should be given credit for Shatta Wale’s success. Shatta Wale frequently pays tribute to Terry Bonchaka on the anniversary of his demise since it is commonly known that the musician had a significant effect on his music. But if it’s true that Kay Smooth introduced the two performers, then perhaps he too merits some praise.

It’s not only about who introduced them to whom, of course. Shatta Wale’s success is the product of a variety of elements, including his own abilities and laborious efforts, as well as the encouragement of his followers, bandmates, and business professionals. However, in the music business, where connections and collaborations can make or break a career, the importance of influencers and connectors cannot be understated.

The allegation made by Kay Smooth may appear to be an attempt to cash in on Shatta Wale’s popularity, or it may actually be an indication of his own significance in the Ghanaian music industry. Whatever the circumstances, it is obvious that this disclosure has started a debate about how crucial it is in the music business to give credit where credit is due.
It is important to note that Shatta Wale has been involved in a number of issues over the years, such as plagiarism claims and disputes with other singers. The intricate web of connections and rivalries that makes up the Ghanaian music industry is further complicated by this most recent assertion by Kay Smooth.

Despite the controversy, it is obvious that Shatta Wale has developed into one of Ghana’s most popular and significant singers right now. Whether Kay Smooth deserves credit for his success or not, there is no denying that Shatta Wale has had a tremendous effect on both the music business and Ghanaian society at large.

In the end, there may never be a definitive answer to the question of who created Shatta Wale the person he is today. But one thing is for certain: His music has had a profound impact on millions of listeners, and his legacy will continue to motivate and influence future generations of musicians.

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Davido Talks About The Evolution Of Afrobeats And Why Performers Have Changed Their Approaches At Concerts

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In an exclusive interview with Forbes, Davido talked about the rise of Afrobeat in the modern world and the reasons why the genre’s performers have altered their live shows.

On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, multi-award-winning Nigerian rapper Davido spoke openly about the current state of Afrobeat in an exclusive interview with Forbes in Botswana. The singer claimed that Afrobeats as a whole has evolved and beyond many people’s expectations since how people today perceive Africans is different from how they did in the early 2010s when he was studying in the US.

He said that more people are becoming interested in listening to Nigerian music, which has had a significant impact on how modern Afrobeat musicians produce songs and perform.

Davido discusses how the Afrobeat sound has evolved from simply playing recorded music at gatherings and concerts to putting more effort and showcasing the creativity it possesses now. His attention has shifted from how much money he would make from the tour to how he will convey his much, and he said that he is looking forward to his North American tour, which will begin on July 1st, 2023.

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This is the maximum disrespect Kuami Eugene BREAKS SILENCE on celebrity lookalike

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kuami-eugeneKuami Eugene has advised celebrity lookalikes to desist from taking advantage of artiste and their craft in their bid to imitate them.

The Lynx Entertainment signee claimed in an interview on Mx24 TV that the worst kind of disrespect is when fans sing songs by singers at concerts, among other things.

In the past, according to Kuame Eugene, he did not have problems and even forbade “his people” from acting out when they first expressed their displeasure.

In his words, he felt his impersonator was “having fun, not playing any shows, not doing so much, and he’s just showing love to Kuame Eugene, just let him express himself.”

He gave the lookalikes some advice, saying, “People don’t really like what is happening. Whatever enjoyment you are experiencing, settle down and keep having fun. Try to stop it because the outcome will probably not be good.

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This comes after the country noticed a rise in impersonators of famous people who are musicians, including Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Medikal, King Promise, and others. Since then, some of them have been seen singing songs by artists at gatherings.

Numerous members of the public have voiced their worries about the occurrence, with some asking for a seizure while others urging artists to use caution.

Rapper Medikal responded to the practice by advising the young males who were dressing up as impersonators of famous people to stop.

He claimed that while musicians would be thrilled if someone claimed to resemble them, the use of lookalikes to exploit artists and their work had become excessive.

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