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If Sarkodie Says He Didn’t Make Any Peny Out Of Azonto Fiesta Then He Is Telling Lies – Appietus

Somewhere 2012, Azonto Fiesta song was like a national anthem to Ghanaians who love and appreciate good music. The natives enjoyed the brilliant vibe from the camp of Appietus, Sarkodie and Kesse.

Seven years down the lane, behind the scenes issues about the song has surfaced. It all started when Kesse, a featured artiste on the song, in a recent interview shockingly revealed that he was paid GH¢20 for taking care of the chorus.

As a result, music enthusiasts started pointing fingers at Sarkodie for being the one who paid Kesse that meagre amount. Remember that majority of music download portals in Ghana attributed the owner of the song to the SarkCess Music boss.


Fast forward, Sarkodie came out to say that he didn’t even make a penny off the song under discussion. Besides, the song belongs to Appietus and not him, therefore, if Kesse received GH¢20, Appietus is the best to answer the why and how.
Well, Appietus has also responded accordingly to the claims made by Sarkodie that he didn’t enjoy, financially from the song dubbed “Azonto Fiesta”. Appietus in the studios of Hitz FM with Prince Tsegah posited that;
“Sarkodie made money from the song. Sarkodie performed this particular song on many stages, and every stage they payed him before he performed, and once he always went on stage and performed this song, that’s money he was also making from the song, and so he shouldn’t come out and be saying he didn’t make penny off the song”.
So, there you’ve it. If Sarkodie comes out saying he didn’t make a penny when he made appearance on “Azonto Fiesta”, looking at what Appietus is saying means Sarkodie failed to make Ghanaians privy to the truth in his earlier submission.

Sarkodie Finally Responds To Medikal’s Tweet About Saving Ghanaian Rap Music From Dying Four Years Ago

Born Michael Owusu Addo, also known as Sarkodie, is Ghanaian hip-hop and hiplife recording artist. He is also an entrepreneur from Tema. Sarkodie was born on the 10th July 1988 in Ghana. He is recognized as the fastest rapper in Africa.A tweet by Ghana’s reigning rapper of the year “Medikal” which got a lot of musical fans talking and arguing. The “Swag King Kong” tweeted as follows, “I Saved Ghanaian Rap Music From Dying Four Years Ago And I Promise To Keep It Alive”.Sarkodie in an interview on 4syte TV was asked to come out with what he thinks about that statement by the ” Omo Ada” hit maker.He said as follows “I don’t feel disrespected nor hurt. As a rapper you have to believe in yourself. Medikal might be right with what he is saying or might have a reason for saying that.” Sarkodie continued to say that it’s very necessary as a rapper to believe in whatever you do so such statements are normal.

Sarkodie Is Africa’s Rap Legend And Must Be Honoured – K.I

Roland Kwabena Iden known as K.I, an Afro beat artiste and a rapper has come out to show love for Africa’s most decorated artiste of all time and at the same time Africa’s fastest rapper Sarkodie.

Michael Owusu Addo professionally known as Sarkodie, is a Ghanaian hip hop recording artist and entrepreneur from Tema. His contributions to the Ghanaian Music Industry have earned him numerous accolades, including the Vodafone Ghana Music Award for Artiste of the Decade. In 2015, Sarkodie was ranked the 19th most Influential Ghanaian by e.tv Ghana. He is considered one of the major proponents of the Azonto genre and dance. Sarkodie is often named as one of Africa’s greatest hip hop artists. MTV Base ranked him sixth on its list of the Hottest African MC’s in 2014. In 2013, Lynx TV ranked him first on its list of the “Top 10 Ghanaian Rappers of All Time”. In 2015, AfricaRanking.com ranked him third on its list of the “Top 10 African Rappers of 2015”. In 2015, The Guardian listed him as one of its top five hip hop acts on the African continent.

K.I in a tweet posted as follows “Sarkodie is a rap god. Dominating and Been Relevant For Ten(10) Years And Still Counting Isn’t Easy. He Deserves Some Accolades Even Though Medikal Is The Current Reigning Rapper Of The Year”

My brother Kirtan Yung and I, as young up and coming artistes we look up to Sarkodie. Not only looking at his style but his love and passion for music and trust me almost 90% of Ghanaian artistes look up to him as well. Sarkodie have done a lot and needs to be appreciated. My heart bleeds when i hear or see people talking ill about him

The Artistes Who Left My Record Label Were Impatient D.Black

When the first of six signees of Black Avenue Muzik, owned by rapper D-Black, parted ways with the record label, nothing was made of it.

After all, it was not unusual for artistes to leave record labels but when right after that, three more exited two months ago, that raised eyebrows and tongues started wagging.

There was speculation that the label lacked what it takes to handle the artistes who included Freda Rhymes, Wisa Greid, Kobla Jnr and Dahlin Gage.

However, D-Black real name Desmond Blackmore, has dismissed the idea his team was incapable of managing the artistes but rather attributes the ‘exodus’ to the signees being impatient.

“They did not have the patience to wait to become stars, they wanted to be known quickly but my label and I wanted them to grow organically because that is what I believed and still believe in.

“What people don’t know is that the best thing in this industry is to go at a pace where you can never be forgotten in years to come.

“When you grow organically, you last long in the game and you learn all that there is to learn and it gives you the strength to stand the test of time when the dry season comes,” he said in an interview with Graphic Showbiz.

He, however, admitted that if the label had signed on a lesser number of artistes, things might have been different.

“Yes, maybe if the number was less things would have been different and the story wouldn’t be this but then I believe it is all good,” he said.

On whether his lack of managerial skills could have contributed to his signees leaving, D-Black responded that, “I did not and do not manage artistes, anyone on the label came with his or her manager.

“All that I did is to invest and come in with the financing and we made sure that at least within a year, each artiste had some songs out.”

D-Black also said he did not believe the exit of the artistes meant he had failed. “I have not failed, neither has the label. Rather, a lot of lessons have been learnt, they did their best and we also did our part and that is it. There is no bitterness whatsoever,” he stated.

The Heaven or Hell rapper also indicated that the issue had brought them something positive saying, “Signing them has made our brand known so that today, if you are mentioning record labels in Ghana, you would mention Black Avenue Muzik.”

When asked if he would take any of the signees back should the opportunity come up D-Black said, “I do not take decisions alone and I’m not sure that will happen because they are great artistes and can survive out there.”

D-Black, who still has two signees, S3fa and Nina Richie on the Black Avenue Muzik label had some advice for up and coming artistes.

“You do not need a record label to succeed, you can be great on your own. The sky is big enough for everyone. Just believe and trust in God, work hard, be patient and trust the process,” he said.

Wendy Shay Officially Apologises To Ex President J.A. Kuffour And The Masses

Wendy Shay, born Wendy Addo is a Ghanaian Afro-Pop and Afrobeat singer who hails from Eastern Region of Ghana but however resides in Stuttgart, Germany – Born to Mr & Mrs Addo on the February 20th, 1996 in Kwahu, a suburb of the Eastern Region of Ghana.

The first spirited and energetic songstress’ journey began a decade after losing her beloved father at the age of 4 years old. Her journey really kickstarted through attending music school in Bernhausen, Germany.

Throughout the duration of her 4-year course, Wendy really started to Identify her passion and began to show more attention to her new found love…Music, despite always singing and dancing in church and family events.

Wendy is one of the four siblings who relocated to Germany from her native home, Ghana, but before making that huge transition in her life the ‘Uber Driver’ hitmaker began her education at Morning Star then onto St. Martin De Porres (Ghana).

Wendy Shay has come out to render a sincere apology to the Ex President of The Republic Of Ghana John Agyekum Kuffour for posting a picture of herself and J.A.Kuffiour on social media which got people to throw insults at her and the noble Ex President just because she was not decently dressed.

She came out to write as follows:

On the 4th of July, 2019,I posted an image of myself and His Excellency Former President John Agyekum Kuffour on my social media timeline. This was after I visited him with my fellow Youth Employment Agency Ambassadors officially. The image I posted went viral on social media for the wrong reasons and I will wish to render an unqualified apology to His Excellency and the board and Management of the Youth Employment Agency. I had no intention of bringing his good image into any public disrepute. I would wish to apologize to the general public as well with most of the comments being directed to my outfit. I am a young lady and I am still learning. To err is human, to forgive is divine. I promise to do better next time. Once again, I am sorry.

Focus On J.Derobie’s Talent And Forget About His Looks – Jayso


Since young artiste J.Derobie’s emergence on the showbiz scene, many industry players have complained about his appearance.

They claim his personality does not reflect stardom despite his great work with ‘Poverty’ which shot him into the limelight.

Speaking to MzGee on The Gist on Joy News, songwriter and rapper, Jayso said J.Derobie does not need a superstar image to sell his music; “listening to him is all it takes. Just listen to the boy.”

According to him, the ‘Irie’ hitmaker’s “mind-blowing” talent to entertain would not be stalled because he needs to “look good”.

“His looks and image can be fixed. That’s even if they need to be fixed but watch out for him,” he added. “He will surely make it up to Ghanaians.”

Asked what he made of suggestion Konvict Muzic has interest in singing J’derobie, Jayso said, “he deserves it all, that guy is really going to put Ghana on the map.

Jayso is currently promoting his 0106 album which has over 10 tracks. The album features talents like J’derobie, Pappy Kojo, Cina Soul amongst others.

The Gist with MzGee shows on the Joynews Channel on MultiTV, DStv channel, 421, GOtv 144 on Saturdays and Sundays at 8.30pm.

J.Derobie Predicts Correctly As Ghana Wins 2-0 Against Guinea Bissau

J Derobie born Derrick Obobbie Junior is a fast-rising Ghanaian dancehall artiste who idolizes afro-beat star Mr Eazi a lot and wants to be like him in the near future.

He was born in the Northern Region of Ghana, brought to Nungua, stayed at Midie for some time and he went back to the North to school. He returned to Accra after completing Dagbon Stage Senior High School for his senior high school level education.

J Derobie was among the few chosen for a project launched by Mr Eazi which was named the EMPAWA 100 project and promised to shoot music videos for 100 upcoming artists who were chosen. His song “Poverty” was his breakthrough. According to him, he started writing the song in June 2018 and couldn’t figure out an appropriate title for it until he settled on poverty since a lot of people were complaining about it. Before ‘Poverty’, he had released ‘Awuradee’, ‘Vim’ and ‘Odo Yewu.’

Having courted the attention of great dancehall musicians like Popcaan, Kranium, Shatta Wale and the like, up and coming dancehall act, J Derobie is making great strides with his new music.

Having courted the attention of great dancehall musicians like Popcaan, Kranium, Shatta Wale and the likes of Sarkodie et al, he is making great strides with his new music.

Following the ongoing “Orange African Cup Of Nations” held in Egypt, the Black Stars Of Ghana have gone through tough times. Drawing their first two matches against Benin and Cameroon. Ghana was to win their last game against Guinea Bissau in order to qualify to the round of 16 in the ongoing African Cup Of Nations. Fans and well wishers of the Black Stats Of Ghana made predictions hoping to see it come true.

J.Derobie, Ghanaian dancehall artiste took to his social media handle to predict 2-0 in favor of the Black Stars Of Ghana.

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Not All “Musical Beefs” Creates Attention Some Makes You Look Wack – Blogger Modesto Schools Keche Joshua And Other Artistes

The Ghana Music Industry over the years have enjoyed musical beefs among themselves. The dancehall beefs among Ghana’s dancehall pundits Shatta Wale, Samimni and Stonebwoy which trended over six years. Music lovers enjoyed it and that gained them much attention in the Industry.

Sarkodie and M.anifest a lyrical beef !which wowed Ghanaians and music lovers outside Ghana.

Few days ago Strongman former member of “Sarkcess Music” and AMG Business very own artiste Medikal battled for supremacy of Ghana’s rap music. The rap battle(beef) which trended and gained both artistes attention ended when the “Ayekoo” hit maker Medikal decided not to reply to any “diss song” from Strongman but to promote his single “Drip” which featured Kofi Mole and the Tonga hatmaker Joey B.

Keche Joshua from the “Skillteam Musical Group” has recorded a diss song to the Fante rapper “Pappy Kojo” and calls it “Face To Face”. Music lovers and fans of Ghana Music has descended on Keche Joshua tagging his rap song as wack lacking punchlines. A video trending on video shows that Pappy Kojo laughed endlessly upon listening to the diss song made for him.

This diss song has brought down the reputation of ” Keche Joshua” a member of the “Skillteam”

Young entertainment blogger has seen the actions by the singer as childish. Modesto believes this could cost Keche Joshua a lot as Ghanaians have started trolling him. He advised entertainers to concentrate more on their music career rather than focusing on beefs. Beefs creates attention but when it goes wrong it makes you look wack.