Rap superstar Kanye West is reportedly making his new album up the top of a mountain in the US state of Wyoming.

The controversial rap star - whose last album, The Life of Pablo, was released in 2016 - has apparently taken himself to a remote mountaintop retreat in the US state of Wyoming to record his next LP.

As a little girl growing up at Tarkwa in the Western Region,  Ernestina Micah loved to sing and often felt the urge to be heard and seen by everyone just like Kakaiku,  the late great Highlife star who was her grandfather.

She is now known as Princess Kakaiku and after years of singing in churches and at crusade, grounds has released an eight-track debut album titled, Nyame Ne Me Fie Ti (God Is The Head of My Home). The songs were recorded at  Ivy Stone Studio at Kokrobite, near Accra.

After dazzling Ghanaians with his Guy Guy single, highlife musician, Nana Quame, feels it is time his Ghanaian fans in Europe have a feel of him.

In this regard, Nana Quame will be touring some selected European countries in a concert dubbed, “Nana Quame and Friends Europe Tour”.

The Golden Tulip Hotel in Accra was the place to be last Wednesday as musicians Sherifa  Gunu, Yaa Yaa, Akablay thrilled patrons with their unique performances at the maiden edition of Corporate Wednesday.

It is very easy to give up when faced with challenges and this phenomenon is what motivated new artiste, Lamisi, to release her maiden single titled Tanka Fanka.

Tanka Fanka is a motivational song which encourages people not to dwell on problems or challenges they might have.

Dancehall artiste Blaq Originata last week drew wild cheers from students celebrating the 10th edition of the National German Cultural Festival, which ended last week at the Goethe-Institut in Accra.

No matter how good an artiste is, 2014 Vodafone Icons winner Royal Chris says he or she cannot make it without a good management team.

Citing an example to buttress his case, Royal Chris said the likes of Wiyaala, Sarkodie, Shatta Wale and MzVee are doing fantastic because they have a solid team.

The Counselor 1 Album by Nacee was a masterpiece, a presentation of a potpourri of Ghanaian music of all genres – a move that placed the artist/songwriter/producer/composer under severe scrutiny.

Well-loved singer, Akwaboah Jnr, released another breathtaking single, Naadu, last Friday, April 21.

It is a follow-up to his Hello piece that gained nomination in the Best Male Vocalist category at the just-ended Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

Gospel musician Ohemaa Mercy has signed Francis Amo on to her record label, Royalty Music. This took place last week when Ohemaa Mercy opened her new recording studio at Spintex, Accra.

The 2017 edition of the ‘Live in Accra Jazz Festival’ opened yesterday, April 19 with an exhibition of jazz-themed paintings by Yaw Safori at the Alliance Française in Accra.

Safori, an internationally-acclaimed, self-taught artsist,   has a deep love for jazz which reflects in his paintings of soloists, trios, quartets and big bands as well as stylistic renditions of various instruments.

Over 50 dance groups from all the regions of Ghana will converge at James Town on Saturday, April 29 in a concert dubbed Azonto Dance Concert.

Some of the dance groups who will thrill patrons are Heroz, NWA, The Gentlemen, Humble Stars, Footprint, Kyses, DFC, Zigi, Webbie, BBOYS, Breaking Boys, I Candy among others.

Urban gospel rapper and poet, Psalm 1 is set to stage this year’s edition of his annual concert dubbed Vimming Concert 2.0. This year’s event takes place on Friday, April 21, at 10am at the Action Chapel International on the Spintex Road.

The concert will feature a number of personalities including Kafui Dey of GhOne, Jeremie Van Garshong, Actor/Pastor Timothy Bentum, Kingzkid, Jaysmoke and Lil Zig. 

Since Ras Kuuku and Medikal went home empty handed inspite of a good number of nominations in various categories at the just ended Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), they have been picked on by trolls on social media and have been the butt of jokes too.

And to get back at their haters, they have joined ‘forces’ to release a song Oonda with a message to those seeking their downfall to stop having sleepless nights scheming.

Hewale Sounds, a neo-traditional/contemporary band led by master flutist, Dela Botri is 21- years-old and the anniversary will be marked with concerts  and workshops in Accra and Akosombo.

The celebration kicks off with a workshop in partnership with the Central Police Band at the Police Depot in Accra on Monday, April 10 with Dela Botri, Superintendent Dr Frank Hukporti and Danish saxophonist, Katrin Suwalski as moderators.