A few weeks ago, Ghnewsnow spoke to US-based Ghanaian reggae artists John Q and Paapa Wastik. In the interview, John Q suggested that reggae is the absolute preserve of Jamaicans and that if the music is not produced in or by Jamaicans it simply cannot be considered as reggae. Producer, multi-instrumentalist and CEO of […]
Zimbabwe’s First Lady Grace Mugabe said Thursday she was ready to support whoever is chosen by President Robert Mugabe as successor, insisting the veteran leader’s choice would be final. Cabinet minister Tshinga Dube was recently rebuked by Mugabe for making the same suggestion with the veteran leader insisting that his successor was a matter for
Reggae superstar Gramps Morgan of Morgan’s Heritage arrived in Ghana yesterday to a rousing welcome from the Rastafari community and numerous fans. Gramps who has been named an ambassador for the Pan African Arts Festival ; also known as the Pan African Historical Theatre Project (PANAFEST). According to the President of the Rastafari Council, Ghana,
When historians write Africa’s digital story, Kenya will likely assume its place as the cradle of the internet revolution on the continent. “With so much creativity and innovation going on, the nation is witnessing a revolution of a kind that is empowering ordinary citizens and reshaping their communities and lifestyles,” declared Bitange Ndemo, one-time
The family of highlife legend Benjamin Paapa Kofi Yankson has announced that the one week celebration for him will take place on Friday August 4 at the Dansoman Keep Fit Club after a short church service at the Dansoman Methodist Church. This was disclosed by the son of Paapa Yankson, Silas Yankson during a visit
In Episode 5 of GhMixMixx, Kwesi Eswuon Baako tackles the examines the questions of political dishonesty and the ‘arrogance’ of the Ghanaian parliament. This follows a Facebook post by MP for Kumbungu, Ras Mubarak who suggested that Sydney Casely-Hayford should be hauled before parliament for criticizing the legislative body.
By Dr. Ernest Kwarko June 3rd is here again, and Ghana will remember that Black Wednesday in the year of our Lord, 2015. The rains came down heavily; the rain water soaked the soil, and seeped into the earth. When the belly of the earth could no longer hold more, it regurgitated the excess water
In Part 6 of the 10-series episode, Kwesi E. Baako asks Ghana international reggae artists Paapa Wastik and John Q who in their view is greater; Samini or Shatta Wale. This is a discussion that has been going on for a while without any concrete determination. Watch this video as the two artists try
