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Kurl Songx Reveals Heartbreak Tale Behind ‘911’

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Kurl Songx Reveals Heartbreak Tale Behind ‘911’

Artist, Kurl Songx, also known as Kelvin Agyekum, shared the emotional inspiration behind his latest track “911.”
He revealed that the song’s genesis lies in a heartbreak from a previous relationship. During this period, he took drastic actions, such as selling his air conditioner out of frustration.
According to Kurl Songx, the title “911” signifies the depth of his broken heart, explaining, “My new song is titled 911 because I have gotten a broken heart — to the extent that I have sold my air conditioner. As for a broken heart, some people dey chop, so for me to sell my air conditioner, it means I have truly been broken.”

The artist disclosed that the source of his heartbreak is a popular TikTok influencer, choosing to keep her identity private. Despite their private relationship, Kurl expressed the pain of her departure, stating, “She is popular on TikTok, therefore, when she left me, it pained me. In my circle, yes, for someone who likes to keep his things private, it was kept between us.”

Despite making attempts to reconcile with his ex-girlfriend, Kurl Songx lamented that all efforts proved unsuccessful, adding a poignant layer to the narrative of his latest musical creation.

“I listen to my old songs” – Kurt Songx reveals

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“I listen to my old songs” – Kurt Songx reveals

Ghanaian artist Kurl Songx recently talked about his music journey, sharing that he looks back at his old songs to learn and improve.

In a chat with Andy Dosty on Hit FM’s Daybreak Hitz, he explained, “Mostly, I listen to my old songs so it gives me a view of what I’m up to now. That is the main reason and I enjoy them as well.

He compared it to personal growth, saying, “As humans we grow, so songs that I made some time back, maybe if I am approaching it today, I will approach it differently. It could be even the singing or the writing, it depends on the song, and they all come into play.”

Standing out from the crowd, the singer said, “I choose to be different, and that’s because it’s like everyone is going in this direction, though it would take some time, I choose to be different, so I don’t follow the same line.  I know it will take time, but because I am doing good music, and I am not following trends, I know one day, they (the people) will get to understand me.”

Kiel Songx encouraged patience saying, “Sometimes, you will want to be in people’s faces but I believe when you are following a good cause, it all takes time. Not every success is a scam and that’s what I believe in.”

I got positive feedback and messages for my ‘boxer shorts’ picture – Okyeame Kwame

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I got positive feedback and messages for my ‘boxer shorts’ picture – Okyeame Kwame

Ghanaian music icon, Okyeame Kwame, made waves on social media with a photo donning his personalized boxer shorts, branded as “Love Equation by OK.”

The response from fans, as he shared on TV XYZ, pleasantly surprised him with an outpouring of positive feedback.

In the interview, he emphasized his intention to challenge societal norms and break stereotypes with the unconventional post, believing in the freedom of self-expression beyond traditional expectations.

Okyeame Kwame noted that none of the comments were negative, stating, “After all, people are bound to talk about anything you do.” He also revealed receiving numerous admirative messages in his DMs, including requests for his phone number.

Lilwin reacts to Martha Ankomah’s defamation suit

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Lilwin reacts to Martha Ankomah’s defamation suit

Amid the defamation lawsuit brought by Martha Ankomah, Lil Win remains undeterred.

Ankomah claims Lil Win accused her of disdain for Kumawood actors, citing their perceived subpar storylines as her reason for not collaborating with them.
Additionally, Lil Win criticized her role as a GTP Ambassador, suggesting she spoke negatively despite her association with the brand.
In response, Lil Win shared a video featuring Asiedu Nketia, clarifying his infamous “every idiot can go to court” statement from 2012 and emphasizing that being sued doesn’t imply guilt.

Lil Win concluded with a caption expressing his dedication to the Ghanaian film industry.

“As the final arbiter of the law, the Court is charged with ensuring the Ghanaian people the promise of equal justice under the law and, thereby, also functions as guardian and interpreter of the Constitution. Movie is my Life. Long live Ghana Movie. Thus me #Lilwin #wezzyempire.”

Nana Aba Anamoah Urged Young Women to Steer Clear of Trading Sex for Workplace Opportunities

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Nana Aba Anamoah Urged Young Women to Steer Clear of Trading Sex for Workplace Opportunities

Media personality Nana Aba Anamoah, is advocating against young women resorting to using sexual favors for career advancement.
In an interview on 3Music TV, she emphasized the importance of meritocracy and strongly denounced scenarios where women feel compelled to compromise their dignity for professional opportunities.

Nana Aba shared shared, “It’s just that some men think that is how they can exhibit power…If you are a young girl and you are caught up in that situation, I’ll say to you, do not have sex with a man.

“One girl told me if ‘I have sex with a man it’s not written on my forehead, nobody will know’. Yes, but it is your dignity. If you want to have sex with a man, have sex with a man but not because there is an opportunity at stake, that is your self-esteem gone.”
She firmly discouraged such behavior, underlining the potential negative impact on one’s self-esteem.

Despite not personally experiencing such situations, she offered strong advice to women, saying, “It is not their fault…if you say watch ‘how you carry yourself’ then you are apportioning some blame to the young women. There is an insane man who thinks that ‘this girl, even though she is competent, I must get into her pants before she gets the job.”

Nana Aba firmly rejected the notion of blaming women for these challenges, stating, “It is not their fault,” and placing the responsibility squarely on those who exploit power dynamics in professional settings.

While acknowledging the difficulties that women may encounter, she underscored that, “Exchanging sex for a job is not the way to go,” insisting that such compromises are never an acceptable solution.

Adu Safowaah Completes 130-Hour Speech Marathon for Guinness World Record

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Adu Safowaah Completes 130-Hour Speech Marathon for Guinness World Record

Ghanaian media personality Regina Adu Safowaah completed her attempt at the Guinness World Records (GWR) for the longest speech marathon by an individual on Thursday, February 15.
Setting a target of 130 hours, she began her speech-a-thon on Friday, February 9, at La Palm Royal Hotel. Adu Safowaah surpassed the current record held by Anata Ram KC from Nepal, unofficially achieving an impressive 130 hours compared to the previous record of 90 hours and 2 minutes from August 27 to 31, 2018.
The event, held at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, garnered support from various celebrities, including Nana Ama McBrown, Kwaku Manu, Piesie Esther, Gifty Anti, Stacy Akua Amoakwaa, KMJ, Edem Tsotorme, among others.
Adu Sarfowah delivered her speeches in English, Twi, and French, each lasting a minimum of 5 minutes. She now awaits official confirmation from the Guinness World Records.

Renowned Ghanaian fashion designer Pokua Poku-Mouhtuseb dies at 42

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Renowned Ghanaian fashion designer Pokua Poku-Mouhtuseb dies at 42

Famous Ghanaian fashion designer, Pokua Poku-Mouhtuseb, has sadly passed away at the age of 42.
The Creative Director of the ‘Poqua Poku’ fashion house reportedly lost her life shortly after giving birth at Lister Hospital in Accra on February 14, 2024.

Condolences and tributes are pouring in from friends, colleagues, and social media users as they share pictures and fond memories of the talented designer.

Pokua, a graduate of Achimota Senior High School and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), leaves behind a husband and three children.

Established in 2011, Poqua Poku’s affordable luxury brand “Poqua Poqu” offered multifunctional apparel tailored for the trendy, stylish, and sophisticated woman.

Local languages will be utilized in Parliament

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Local languages will be utilized in Parliament

Parliament plans to integrate local languages in sessions to uphold Ghanaian culture.
Order 63 permits MPs to use local languages with translation. Starting in the second meeting of the fourth session, this initiative aims to foster cultural diversity.
Speaker Alban Bagbin assures the availability of necessary facilities, such as translators and gadgets, for a seamless launch post-Easter break. The decision follows discussions led by MP Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, advocating for Nzema language preservation.
The Speaker has forwarded the matter to committees on Education, Culture, Tourism, and Finance. This aligns with Parliament’s recent adoption of new Standing Orders, enhancing accountability and patriotism through daily roll call and national pledge recitation among MPs.

To Jail a Person over Sexuality Won’t Preserve Ghanaian Family Values’ – Afenyo-Markin

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To Jail a Person over Sexuality Won’t Preserve Ghanaian Family Values’ – Afenyo-Markin

Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, took a stand against the third reading of the Anti-LGBTQ bill, a move that halted its passage on February 15 2024.

Although Afenyo-Markin is not opposed to the principles of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values bill, he objects to the provision mandating imprisonment for those involved in or promoting LGBTQ activities. He stated, “The essence of this motion is to afford this august house the opportunity to thoroughly consider amendments that are proposed in the bill with the view of substituting community service for incarceration.”

Afenyo-Markin argued that punitive actions wouldn’t contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals, saying, “The issue before us is behavioral, and it is my humble view that in dealing with behavioral matters, incarceration is not the solution. It makes the matter worse.” He emphasized, “To jail a person for his/her sexuality will not be the solution in maintaining our Ghanaian family values and ensuring proper human sexual rights.”

Meanwhile, Sam George, a sponsor of the bill, disagreed with Afenyo-Markin’s stance, suggesting that his arguments lack validity or merit.

Bawumia and Idris Elba Discuss Transformative Plans for Africa’s Creative Economy

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Bawumia and Idris Elba Discuss Transformative Plans for Africa’s Creative Economy

Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, engaged in a significant conversation with British icon Idris Elba about expanding Africa’s creative economy.

In an Instagram post, the Vice President emphasized their focus on financial inclusion for Ghanaian creative arts and outlined plans for a new digital payment system using blockchain technology, aiming to ensure fair payment for artists globally.

Anticipated to launch later this year, the system leverages Ghana’s advanced digital payment infrastructure. Dr. Bawumia expressed gratitude to Idris Elba for his dedication to advancing Africa’s creative arts economy.

Ghanaian musicians Lack the Exploitative Drive of Nigerians – Camidoh

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Ghanaian musicians Lack the Exploitative Drive of Nigerians – Camidoh

Musician Camidoh, recently discussed insights into the music industry, emphasizing the valuable lessons he learned from the relentless and passionate approach of Nigerian artists.
During an interview on the “Uncut With D-Black” show, Camidoh reflecting on his hit song Sugarcane, highlighted the aggressive promotion inspired by the relentless nature of Nigerians in the industry.
The 2023 BET nominee emphasized learning from a Nigerian artist who convinced a studio owner to record after closing, showcasing the drive he believes Ghanaians could adopt for success.

He stated, “We’re not as exploiting as Nigerians. That’s the only problem.” Describing his efforts with Sugarcane, he emphasized the need for persistence, saying, “I remember how I used to call people every day. ‘You don’t do some TikTok video. What’s up?’ because that’s what Nigerians are. That’s who they are.”

Camidoh emphasized the importance of pursuing opportunities with determination and advised fellow industry members to capitalize on every chance to push their craft. Reflecting on his own experience, he highlighted the need for Ghanaians to embrace a more assertive and driven approach similar to that of Nigerians to ensure success in their songs and careers.

“For me, it’s about, do you want this song to be played? If you want it to be played, go to that DJ. Make it happen.”

He highlighted the significance of approaching seemingly small spots, stating, “Let’s say there’s this little spot. You don’t think it’s relevant, but it’s very relevant. Go there and say, ‘okay, guy, I’m giving you GHC500 every night. Please record’, monitor him and make sure he plays it every night. I’m giving you this money. Play this. And you see, the more you hear the record, the more people hear and the more people like it.”

Sugarcane, released in November 2021, gained viral recognition on platforms like TikTok and secured the fifth spot on Shazam’s top 200 most searched Afropop songs.

Court Rules Against Mantse, Awards GH₵10,000 in Copyright Dispute with Obrafour and Hammer

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Court Rules Against Mantse, Awards GH₵10,000 in Copyright Dispute with Obrafour and Hammer

The Accra high court has dismissed Mantse Aryeequaye’s copyright ownership case against Obrafour and music producer Dave Hammer.
The case centered around Obrafour’s alleged claim of sole ownership of the ‘killer cut blood’ phrase used in the popular track ‘Oye Ohene.’

Mantse contended that Obrafour had copyrighted the phrase in the US without proper permission or the transfer of rights. He argued that his spoken word piece titled “Killer Cut” was included in ‘Oye Ohene’ with permission, but without any transfer of rights or permission for Obrafour to claim ownership. Furthermore, Mantse asserted that the ‘Killer Cut’ was initially a separate recording, later infused into Obrafour’s song by Hammer to enhance it.

The legal conflict heightened when, upon learning of Drake’s interest in using a part of ‘Oye Ohene,’ Mantse sought a meeting with Obrafour and Hammer, but none of his requests materialized. Subsequently, he discovered that Obrafour had registered the track with the contested phrase in the US, allegedly infringing on Mantse’s intellectual property and attempting to secure exclusive payment for his work.

On February 25, 2023, the Accra high court dismissed Mantse’s case, citing inconsistencies and breaches of court rules in his writ. As part of the resolution, the court awarded Gh 10,000 to both Hammer and Obrafour.

I only accept good scripts – Fiifi Coleman

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I only accept good scripts – Fiifi Coleman

Ghanaian actor and producer Fiifi Coleman, recently emphasized his dedication to quality scripts in the movie industry.

Fiifi highlighted his selectiveness with roles, stating, “I have turned down a few scripts because they were not too good; however, I will gladly snap it up if I am happy with it.”

In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, Fiifi shared his proactive approach to script selection, saying, “I virtually tell you what I want if I am not too cool with what is presented to me and when the adjustments are made, I jump on board. I even come on board to assist with the production to make it better,”

As the Vice President of the International Theatre Institute in Ghana, Fiifi expressed his desire to collaborate with figures like Oscar Provencal and Kofi Adjorlolo.

With experience in stage plays and silver screens, Fiifi credited stage plays for making an actor complete. He sees performing on stage as more demanding than films due to the skills, creativity, and adaptability it demands. Fiifi Coleman’s Production includes plays like You Play Me, I Play You, Still A Rose, Women At Work, and Dilemma of A Ghost.

Sammy Flex states: No written contract with Shatta Wale

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Sammy Flex states: No written contract with Shatta Wale

Sammy Flex, the manager of Ghanaian Dancehall artist Shatta Wale, disclosed an interesting aspect of their collaboration on TV XYZ. Contrary to traditional contracts, they operate with a verbal agreement, having conveyed their respective responsibilities and expectations without a written document.

“Agreement is agreement. We have a legal agreement in place. We’re in constant communication, and one thing is certain: legal agreements don’t always have to be signed. Shatta and I haven’t signed any contracts,” clarified Sammy Flex.

This flexible arrangement allows both parties to make decisions about terminating their partnership if necessary. Importantly, Sammy emphasized the enforceability of their agreement, asserting that, even without signed contracts, their legal verbal agreement provides a solid foundation for their working relationship.

“Me and Shatta Wale, is a legal verbal agreement… Verbal agreement is legal. I can quit at any time, and he can also fire me,” further explained Sammy Flex. These quotes from Sammy Flex provide insight into the unique legal dynamics of their verbal agreement, emphasizing both its enforceability and the flexibility it offers.

Nana Aba Anamoah asserts that only 8% of Ghanaian politicians are sensible

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Nana Aba Anamoah asserts that only 8% of Ghanaian politicians are sensible

Media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has not minced words in her critique of Ghanaian politicians, denouncing them as “senseless and unpatriotic.”
In a discussion on 3Music TV, she asserted that only 8% of Ghanaian politicians exhibit the necessary political astuteness and responsibility, with the remaining 92% seemingly engaged in politics solely to exploit the state.

Nana Aba explicitly stated, “I see so much in this country, and I am looking at some of our politicians. Only 8% of our politicians are sensible across the board. The rest of them are just there, not by dint of hard work, not because they are so passionate about this country.
“They just see the opportunity to milk the state, and they are doing everything possible to get there. They are the loud ones, always insulting, I don’t even want to go there.I think we could do better, things are changing and that’s why I like this generation because this generation is better than our generation.”

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