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 […]
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
By Kwesi E. Baako Come Again Selekta Luciano I was prompted to write this piece based on a video I saw of reggae superstar Luciano on social media. I am sure a lot of folks have seen this video too judging from the level of engagement it has engendered on social media. But for those
Award-winning reggae artist Blakk Rasta has revealed why he boycotted the just ended Bass Awards. According to him, he took the decision to press home certain points he had already picked up with organizers of the awards scheme set up to recognize outstanding contributions and talent in the Reggae/Dancehall music genre in Ghana. Speaking exclusively
