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The Mysterious Absence of Chronixx: Jamaica’s Reggae Prodigy Gone Silent  Chronixx Once hailed as the successor to Bob Marley, Jamaican Reggae artiste Jamar Rolando McNaughton who is more commonly known as Chronixx has conspicuously faded from the public’s eyes, sparking widespread curiosity and concern among fans and industry insiders alike. With a career that skyrocketed with hits that resonated not only in Jamaica but across the globe, his sudden retreat from the music scene and major events in his homeland raises more questions than answers. Chronixx, a native of St. Catherine, Jamaica, burst onto the Reggae scene with an energy and authenticity that captivated audiences worldwide. His songs, which rank among the most popular Reggae tracks globally, have amassed hundreds of millions of views on YouTube, establishing him as a cornerstone of the genre. His influence and potential led many to view him as the next torchbearer of Reggae music, following in the colossal footsteps of ...

BEFORE YOU RELEASE AN ALBUM OR EP, READ THIS… Albums and EPs are not just collections of songs. Songs on an album or EP must all be geared towards an ultimate theme. This is exactly what is displayed in ‘Kofi oo Kofi EP’ by Kofi Kinaata. Pay attention to the chronology! Track 1 to Track 7 tell a simple story. The EP is about life from the cradle, mother’s love (Auntie Ama), hardship and the quest to make it in life (Abonsam), encounter with adversaries cloaked in the apparels of loved ones (Saman). ‘Kofi oo Kofi' also accentuates the tussle with finding love, something almost everybody can relate to (Effiakuma Broken Heart). All these form part of adulting! Meboa?  Falling in love again after broken heart, as demonstrated in 'Take Away', is symbolic of regaining one’s glory after being shattered by life’s woes (in Effiakuma Broken Heart). I call ‘Overthinking’, the last song on the EP, the 'nyansapow' of the entire project. It sums up the EP. ‘Overthinking' reit...

ILLEGAL MINING CAN BREED REBELS. The Lands belongs to the Chiefs, but the Minerals in them belongs to the government. A China man who comes in with a concession from the government can not be stopped by a chief in his village. Now, if our forest reserves and water bodies are being destroyed by these activities, we should blame no one but government. The citizens that reside in these villages will not sit while such activities go on from the top, so they'll also join in since they can't stop it. The norm is to go to school, find a job, and get paid via salary, but if there is an option to mine and get rich, why not. Due to the illegality of these activities, the stake and risk are very high. In fact, some believe that the death of some minners at a mining site brings more luck in finding more gold so you can imagine. These local miners also believe in black power for protection from other miners and even government. Some also acquire sophisticated weapons to protect themselves w...

AKYEM, HAUSA AND EWE WHEN TRENDY, MISSY HIPSY ANTOINNE IN REALITY  How do we upgrade our tribal allegiance that is only activated by virtual provocation to one that consistently protect and defend where we are from?  The attachment most people have for their tribes nowadays is predominantly virtual, absent in reality. Asante by phone, English by breath. This is us. The only time people seem to remember where they are from is when there is a stroke of their ego by a careless statement or a deliberate attack on their tribe. They'll litter their communities at will, but let someone say their community is dirty and see the uproar. We are only proud of who we are when it's convenient. Honestly, I admit that the two did not exercise wisdom in the heat of the moment; they were too excited. Celestine, in particular, got carried away. She didn't say she hated Ewe names; she said she hated heavy names. Doku is an Ewe name; I doubt she'd have bothered to be called one. It is yet t...

NANA AYEBEA - Strong and extremely talented, wins the African Magic Viewers Choice Award 2024   A Ghanaian born filmmaker Ayebea BZ  Darko has won the African Magic Viewers Choice Award for Best Unscripted Series in Africa in the year under review.  The event was held in Lagos Nigeria on Saturday 11 May 2024 Ayebea BZ Darko won the award for her popularly acclaimed reality tv series dubbed  “GH Queens” which has aired on Akwaaba magic, Show Max & GH One TV.  Season 1 of GH Queens was first launched in 2021 and season 2 followed in 2022 - 2023 with Ayebea BZ Darko as the show’s executive producer.   Before launching GH Queens, she worked with TV 3, a national free to air television station in Ghana.  She also worked on concepts such as Dirty Rave and Afrochella, and her  work has always captured the essence of Ghanaian culture while pushing boundaries and breaking new ground.  Her reality tv series brought together a diverse cast...

   MAY 9 Our finale was being granted audience to see Otumfuo. A few years ago we brought a young man with a hole in heart condition to see Otumfuo. Otumfuo was incredibly gracious and gave us hope never to give up! This year's May 9 celebrations was held in conjunction with the Shen Yang & Shen Yuet Hole in the heart foundation! Since January last year the foundation has assisted with 35 operations to help children from all over Ghana. "The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II gave an audience to families and their children who have survived a hole in the heart disease under the auspices of the May 9 Foundation in collaboration with the Shen Yuet and Shen Yang Children Heart Foundation. The visit came in the midst of the silver jubilee celebrations of the Ashanti King, who is currently receiving visitors from all over the world, including visiting Presidents, diplomats, chiefs, and other traditional and political leaders. More than 35 children have undergone successful surgeri...

  Afronitaaa and Abigail Recieved  Standing ovation from Judges and the crowd at The Britain’s Got Talent audition Ghanaian dancers Afronita and her prodigy, Abigail have made Ghana proud after a video of their thrilling performance at British Got Talent popped up online. Their energetic performance caused the Judges and the audience to give them a standing ovation. Even though the video was just a teaser, it is clear that Afronita and Abigail made Ghana proud from the reactions they received. As these talented individuals continue to make waves on Britain’s Got Talent, they are not only representing themselves but also putting Ghana on the international map as a hub for extraordinary artistic expression. Afronita and Abigail serve as an inspiration to aspiring artists in Ghana, demonstrating that dreams can transcend borders and reach global audiences. Their journey on Britain’s Got Talent is not just a personal achievement but a collective triumph for the entire nation and a...

Creative Arts is the only industry that validates - Mel Kwesi Davis  Artist Manager and Event Organizer Mel Kwesi Davis has advised stakeholders of the Creative Arts industry to treat the industry with Respect. In a radio show on Onua 95.1fm hosted by Nana Kwame Gyan, Mr Davis said this industry is the only industry that cements and validates all brands and he gave the example of how a Radio Personality like Kwesi Aboagye can go and do Politics but still return to the Arts industry because it’s the only way to give his brand that credibility he needs. Let’s treat the industry and everyone in it with respect so we can benefit from the true value it brings Mr Mel Kwesi Davis concluded. THANK YOU  for constantly reading stories on  KYAscri ptoriumblog post . Kindly  like ,  follow ,  comment,  and  SHARE  stories on all social media platforms for more entertaining updates! Do you have content that you want to be featured on  KYAscri ptorium...

Is Andy Dosty behind Deejay Slim’s foolishness - Nana Kwame Gyan quizzes  Radio Personality Nana Kwame Gyan on his entertainment show Anigye mmre on Onua 95.1fm over the weekend questioned the behavior of Deejay Slim in the entertainment space and asked his senior DJ Andy Dosty if he is the one behind Slim’s misbehavior. About a month ago Nana Kwame has sent a message to Andy Dosty to advise his younger brother Deejay Slim but it seems that message did not reach Slim who ones again exhibited the same foolishness Kwame warned him about. Knowing the bad blood between Andy Dosty and Shatta Wale one can easily conclude that indeed Andy could be the one behind Deejay Slim’s folly. He questioned Deejay Slim’s competence as to how he was unable to manage a radio station in Kumasi when he had the opportunity. Kwame reiterated the fact that Andy who understands this industry better should advise Slim else he might regret his actions sooner than later. THANK YOU  for constantly reading ...

Only 3 Active boys will send Deejay Slim back to Kumasi if he doesn’t stop fooling - Mel Kwesi Davis  Artist Manager and Event Organizer Mel Kwesi Davis has thrown a serious warning to Kumasi based DJ Deejay Slim to desist from his unwarranted and persistent attacks on industry Brands.   Following his recent verbal attack on Shatta Wale, Mr Davis advised Deejay Slim to be very careful else only 3 Active boys will chase him back to Kumasi.   Speaking with Nana Kwame Gyan on his Anigye mmre on 95.1fm Mr Davis made it clear that this industry has two sides and therefore if you move from the diplomatic side onto the street side then it becomes a different ball game all together.   The only way we can all thrive in this industry is to accord every brand the respect they deserve else it will become a very uncomfortable place to reside. THANK YOU  for constantly reading stories on  KYAscri ptoriumblog post . Kindly  like ,  follow ,  ...

Peter Kofi Sedufia set to release new Movie this December 2024 Mr. Peter Kofi Sedufia  is a Ghanaian filmmaker and producer,  on his Facebook timeline announces his upcoming movie to be premiered this December and I quote: Let me tell you something about my next film project: 1. It'll be released on Christmas Day.   2. It has Ghanaian and Nigerian cast, with international distribution deal already in place.  3. It'll be filmed in Nigeria. (I'll say why at the right time). Okay, let me say it now... It was tough, almost impossible to find investors in Ghana for the film since 2022, despite my Box Office records and successes with international distribution. However, I found investors from Nigeria on my first pitch late 2023 because of my previous successes. So, they asked that I move the project to Nigeria... Should I have said NO? 4. The film will be released in Ghana, Nigeria, and francophone Africa simultaneously on Christmas Day. 5. You don't want to miss it when ...

  Pablo Hxncho drops TSUNII (WORK) Teaser on International Workers Day.  Ghanaian Afro - Dancehall musician Lawrence Nii Adjei Laryea, popularly know as Pablo Hxncho has dropped a teaser of his yet to be released single titled TSUNII (WORK) to mark the international world workers day. TSUNII which is slated to be released on the 6th of May 2024 was performed in the Ghanaian local dialect “GA” which means WORK. In a phone conversation with Pablo, he said the song was inspired by his mother who always advised him on the importance of work as a man. Even though times are very difficult in Ghana, as a man you still need to work hard to make ends meet and that success comes with hard work and determination. Pablo Hxncho released his debut album “PEACE AND CHAOS “ on the 20th July 2023 which featured great artists like Spacely of the La meme Gang and Gunnyboy. https://youtu.be/ovBphq8_11k?si=4gSOq4Rhu0W-l41j