A CASE AGAINST COVID-19

I’m not an expert in this field but I surely do understand and know what it feels like to be “depressed” at a time like this. Without being told, I recognize many persons are going through diverse range of stress. A handful are managing it well and many are not. Businesses which hitherto were standing tall have been brought down to their knee, laying off workers leaving only a few who are either slashing salaries into halves or crawling just to stay afloat, leaving only a couple operating at full capacity.

Like a wrecking ball, it came uninvited, sneaking up on us smashing and sniffing out life from everything in its way. This guess cared not about who was rich, poor, young or old. Neither was it thoughtful of the strong nor weak, noble or dishonorable.

It covered the world in its unwanted warmth like a blanket, darkening the path of those who were brave to wrestle it but to no avail. Like a inglorious judge, Covid-19 judged the world without first hearing its case.

In spite of the above, it is important that we marshal efforts to fight it like an insurgent gaining

grounds on our turf. We certainly do not lack the know how but we have become complacent, cross examining ourselves rather than the pandemic. We have to be a little more kinder to ourselves and selfish in protecting others by observing all safety measures, otherwise, it is long lonely path.  

 

 

 

TWICE MARRIED

Marriage is a good thing or that is what we have been told, therefore like everything good, there should be little or no stress attached.

In the last few weeks, I attended all together six marriage ceremonies. Six? Yes six. Whilst there, one word that resonated in my mind after I had left those places, was “ENGAGEMENT”. I sort to find the meaning of engagement in the context of the subject under review and in Ghana, it means “Traditional Marriage ceremony” albeit the actual definition is “an official agreement to get married”.

In days past, marriage processes or procedure were quite simple, devoid of all the pageantry. It used to be a "colourful" ceremony, depending on where it was being done, of just family and a few friends as witnesses. The prospective families do all the underground fact finding. Both families agree at a meeting and a date is set where the woman is given into marriage if all they sort to find checked out.

However, modernization and a lot of add-ons have morphed this modest yet important all inclusive ceremony into what has been termed “ENGAGEMENT” which as stated earlier is a formal agreement between the man and woman to get married and not a ceremony. At these so called engagements, marriage vows are exchanged in the presence of both families and a priest or pastor as well. What I don’t quite understand is why vows are exchanged AGAIN when the couple go to sign in church as required and recognized by law or in most cases, dress up for a whole day’s activity in the name of wedding. Is it to affirm the love the couple have for each other or they second guess themselves after the initial vows are taken?

Perhaps, as a people who are conscious of tradition and hold it to the highest esteem, I think we must have a rethink about this subject and realign our interest. By any means, any one should marry when they feel like it, but once.   

 

  

 

 

MULA GAD BREAKs GLASS CEILING with "TRIP TO AFRICA"

This needs no mention as it is a fact that Ashaiman has heaps of talent. From skills in soccer, film(acting) to the recording studio. Year on year, the city has births incredible chaps whose accomplishment has become world wide sensation.

In recent times, there is yet another world wide maverick reggae, dancehall and afrobeat artiste who has first-rated his craft to the admiration of the world.

 

With the release of “Trip to Africa” inspired by communication with  friends abroad and produced by shottoh Blinqs, Mula Gad showcases his versatility on the microphone having released other singles such as “Ozimzim”, Pretty Girl, One world etc, he is convinced the world is yet to see his best as his acts have become a standard to compete with.

Known privately as Eric Listowell, he says he draws inspiration from a number of top artiste whose work he identifies with.   

click link to download his songs.

                                            https://fanlink.to/dPAm  

 

THE "DEVIL"- MY BARBER

I have been having my hair cut by Maxwell Mensah for several months if not slightly beyond a year. I must confess, I like his handiwork. He seems to improve on his craft each passing day I have employed his service. From fine tuning my hairline to “yomonizing” my hair to give it a glowing after effect.

However meticulous he is on his job, he does not come across on first sight as a regular young barber. Tatoos, multiple piercing with gold plated earrings with chains and rings to match. A classic representation of what many will describe as “wayward”. To make matters worst, he is nicked-named “DEVIL”, a development many parents have warned and prevented their children from cutting their hair in his barbering salon.

“DEVIL” says, “ I love the controversy around the name, it’s making me popular for my music career.

“I am nursing a serious ambition of becoming a famous dance-hall music artiste in the not too distant future”, he added.   

 

It is common knowledge what role names play in the lives of people. But to “DEVIL” the barber, his choice of name has nothing or less to do with the Devil we read about in the Bible. After all, they say”the devil you know is better than the angel you don’t know.

 

I know my devil. He is a barber and a musician, what about you?

SURVIVING ON STRINGS & BEATS

 

 

The steps to greatness, affluence and influence are usually taken in bold strides, an enterprise not for the faint at heart and fibble in mind. All around, stories of such persons are hailed for the inspiration they carry. The toil, sacrifices, disappointment and most importantly the determination make these stories worthwhile and that of Brakay is no different.

Born Alfred Amoh Danso, Brakay’s music production (BrakayDiDit) prodigy started quite early when he lost his father whilst in University. With the sole objective of pushing the youth to identify themselves (talent) to become independent, spurred his interest to invest his resources, which was barely enough to build a recording studio.  

Relentlessly, Alfred commuted on foot from Bubuashie to Korle-Bu for months to be schooled on music production. Whilst at it, Brakay wrote songs for other young artiste. Something he did with enthusiasm. Inspired to do more, he effortlessly wrote and produced his own songs whilst giving the opportunity to others with similar ambitions.

“I could have given up because my abilities were doubted but I believed strongly in my self that I could do it…” he said with a grin.

BrakayDidit has produced a number of songs. Popular amongst them is the hit by Addi Govnor titled “WO” produced in 2018.

Just last year, BrakayDiDit produced another hit with Aboot, “COME PASS”. Given its wide acceptance by the listening public and scoring high by critics, it got the validation it deserved based on which a remix was done with Kuami Eugene.

Brakay says, he is optimistic about the future as it holds a lot of prospects.  

Ghanaian Artiste Escapes Death

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A member of the Ghanaian hiplife group(EqualGh of SUS camp) Nana Amoako, otherwise known as Messenger in showbiz escaped death in a fatal motor accident Sunday.

Nana Amoako, who is said to have been returning from a motorbike show at Dansoman Junction, crashed into a broken down stationary vehicle in the middle of the road with no warning sign(s).

 

The Na Scam hitmaker was grateful to have

missed death. Contrary to speculations of drunkeness and being high on drugs, Nana Amoako said laying in hospital that, there is no truth to that.

RICHARD HARRISON SET TO FIGHT NATHAN GORMAN

Ghana's Richard Harrison is set to fight Britain's Nathan Gorman. Nathan, who has fought in seventeen professional bouts in the heavyweight category has won sixteen times. Eleven  of which were  by  technical knockouts and five by unanimous decision plus one loss. It is no doubt Gorman has an impressive record and ring experience. 

Richard, who has said he wishes to fight Anthony Joshua will have to contend and prevail in this fight to join the hall of fame having failed to win over Daniel Dubois. The Ghanaian boxer has solidly registered his presence with a fantastic record of sixteen fights. Fourteen straight wins and two losses. 

The bout, scheduled for September 12 in London at the BT Studios will see the two heavyweight boxers fight for the commonwealth eliminator with Richard Harrison being the first Ghanaian heavyweight boxer racing for that.