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Ghana’s love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois

Joy Online 26 Feb 2023
Take Livingston Satekla, one the biggest reggae-dancehall artists to come out of Africa, better known as Stonebwoy ... He would later go on to host some of the very same people at his annual BHIM Concert, arguably one of the most successful dancehall showcases in Africa.
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Stonebwoy releases brand new single “More Of You”

Joy Online 04 Feb 2023
Kicking off the new year with a banger, Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall and beloved reggae artist Stonebwoy has released a new single “More Of You.” ... Aimed towards his homebrewed ladies, the song is soulful, yet uplifting making it perfect dancehall track for hot nights on the dancefloor.
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Willie Stewart keeps the beat

Jamaica Observer 04 Feb 2023
Since 2010 he has staged 'Rhythms of Africa' there. The day-long session looks at the drum's influence in Jamaican music, from mento to dancehall ... Recently Stewart took time out to talk beats with the Jamaica Observer's Howard Campbell. Howard Campbell (HC) ... HC ... WS ... HC ... WS ... Lagos Jump — our first visit to Africa [Nigeria]; this was a tribute to Lagos ... HC ... .
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Stonebwoy Announces New Single “More Of You” Out Tomorrow

Business Ghana 03 Feb 2023
Africa at the BET Awards, Reggae and Dancehall Artist of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards, 4 x AFRIMMA winner, Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award winner, and two Billboard plaques, he has duetted with some high-caliber artists such as Keri Hilson, Sean Paul, Trey Songz, Burna Boy, Alpha Blondie and many more.
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Stonebwoy releases brand new single ‘More of You’

Joy Online 03 Feb 2023
Kicking off the new year with a banger, Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall and beloved reggae artist Stonebwoy releases new single “More Of You.” ... Aimed towards his homebrewed ladies, the song is soulful, yet uplifting making it a perfect dancehall track for hot nights on the dancefloor.
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Beyonce ‘hopes to bring Renaissance tour to Ghana’ for rare Africa show as she’s predicted ...

Metro UK 01 Feb 2023
Beyonce, Africa is ready for you. Beyonce fans in Africa may not miss out on the Renaissance world tour entirely, as it’s claimed she’s in talks to bring the anticipated show to Ghana ... But what about Africa? ... The Gift soundtrack, which drew inspiration from Africa and featured a host of Afrobeats and dancehall artists.
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Super fun at Afro Nation2022

Business Ghana 10 Jan 2023
The two-day extravaganza saw a line up talents from the realms of Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, R&B and Dancehall delivering world-class live performances and DJ sets. . Africa’s music heavyweights such as Ghana's Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Kuami Eugene, and ...
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Honorebel to Go Harder in 2023

Jamaica Observer 09 Jan 2023
Anyone familiar with the South Florida music scene has likely crossed paths with Honorebel, the versatile singjay who has forged a solid solo career and collaborated with major rap acts such as Pitbull ... Honorebel has made a name in Europe and Africa with a mix of dancehall and electronic dance songs ... .
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Old-school rhythms run Panama

Jamaica Observer 20 Nov 2022
Shunned as oldies music by some people in Jamaica, dancehall rhythms from the 1980s and 1990s are revered in American hip hop circles and Latin America ... Stampede, who has helped promote the songs of hardcore dancehall acts as well as artistes from the Caribbean and Africa, believes Jamaican producers may be missing out on a growing retro craze.
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Larruso tackles mental health, revisits dark days on his LP, ‘Sounds from the Slums’

Joy Online 27 Oct 2022
Ghanaian dancehall and young Afrobeats Star, Larruso has released his 7-track sophomore LP dubbed “Sounds from the Slums” under label, Jadon Shatta Entertainment ... On CaskeysOnit’s production, Larruso goes rude and reclaims his position as the dancehall wonderkid in Africa.
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Crossover time for Sister Bless

Jamaica Observer 29 Sep 2022
THE Revival church has played an understated role in Jamaican culture. Its pulsating rhythms, steeped in Africa, can be heard in mento and dancehall music. Sister Bless grew up in the Revival movement in Spanish Town, and although she has lived in the United States for some time she never lost touch with its sound and message ... .
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Sister Bless makes recording debut in ‘dream come true’

Jamaica Observer 28 Sep 2022
The Revival church has played an understated role in Jamaican culture. Its pulsating rhythms, steeped in Africa, can be heard in mento and dancehall music. Sister Bless grew up in the Revival movement in Spanish Town, and although she has lived in the United States for some time, never lost touch with its sound and message ... .
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Sir IB: I Have Flair for Developing Talents

This Day 30 Jul 2022
He has also recorded a couple of songs both in the United States and in Nigeria which include “Fire in Nigeria”, “Work” and “Africa”. His brand of music is dancehall and afrobeat ... “You have dancehall artists around the world, like Bennie Man, Sean Paul, Mavado and others collaborating well with even Rap and R&B artists.
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It’s been very challenging to be born-again —Kesse

Joy Online 12 Jul 2022
It has been four years now since singer Kesse announced he has found Christ ... However, he is not ready to give up and will continue to fight in the army of the Lord ... Kesse gained prominence with the release of his debut single Oh Yes, a Reggae-Dancehall song in 2012. He also participated in Season 2 of Project Fame West Africa and was first runner-up. .
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Former Zim pro boxer and jailbird aims to make children champs

Mail Guardian South Africa 05 Jul 2022
Arifonso, a former Commonwealth and Africa Zone Six boxing champion, was nicknamed “Mosquito” by his fans and peers for his ability to knock down opponents despite his slight frame ... administrators around some of Africa’s largest cities (the best-known being Soweto).

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