Happenings In Gold Coast

Kurl Songx, Mzvee and Fameyeh have all parted ways with their management. Asides from the fact that 'manager-artiste' breakups are a result of many factors, the average musician will be enthusiastic to say that they left their record label due to unfavorable contractual clauses. It appears that only few artists understand their work and how important it is to keep their brands intact as discussions about labels, contracts, and deals are usually kept behind the scenes until a misunderstanding erupts. We have compiled a list of Ghanaian artistes who ditched their record labels and what they are currently doing with their lives. Nothing has been heard of the artiste since his exit from the record label. The Ghanaian twin musicians, B2 and Twist, who are known together as Dope Nation, joined Lynx Entertainment on a management contract in April 2019. They managed to record some hits and earned numerous VGMA and 3Music Awards' nominations under the label. After signing a the-year management deal with her husband/manager, the 'I swerve you' hitmaker parted ways with her management on the grounds of some marital issues. The artiste has since threatened to sue his former manager for damages. Fameye has been very successful since his departure from Ogidi Brown's OGB Music Record label. After 'blasting' his manager and accusing him of not promoting his songs, Kurl Songx left the 'Highly Spiritual' label in 2019. OV is the second artist to leave the record label after Kelvynbwoy in 2020. After leaving Burniton Music Group for Blakk Cedi's Black Arm Entertainment Label, not much have been heard of the singer. After separating from the Burniton Music Label to join the Black Army Group in 2019, Kelyvnbwoy has been successful in his dealings so far. Apart from sweeping some awards, the artiste has released back to back hit songs and is currently promoting his 'Black Star' album. Source | Summary

"Sometimes, you go for a party and a waiter slips a card. The ladies who are wise enough will pick the card. They understand the communication," Socrate Safo said in local dialect Twi. In his submission on Peace FM's Entertainment Review, Saturday, the movie producer expounded that granted the said man wanted to lure her into a relationship, the decision to not approach her should not be interpreted as disrespectful. According to him, it rather shows how the said man reveres Lydia Forson. Socrate Safo emphasized that he expected Lydia Forson to handle the issue in a mature manner than go berserk in her quest to prove a point. "You don't talk like someone who is not enlightened. You don't talk like that in the public," he scolded. "There is a way a lady is expected to talk so people take notice and learn from you. This is unacceptable. It's never disrespectful for someone to send for you or for your number. On the contrary, it is a respectful approach.” Lydia Forson, in a short video clip which had been in circulation and courted attention, paraded adjectives to express discontentment and pontificated that she will never honour an invitation from a man who for whatever reason decides to send for her rather than approaching personally. In her view, a man who has an interest in a lady should be respectful enough to walk towards her and make his intentions known for consideration. She said: "Even when I was in JSS, when a guy calls me, I'll still not go to him because if you want to talk to someone, you walk to the person. That's what respectful people do; that's what decent people do, that's what people with courtesy do. Don't ever sit in your car and send someone to come for my number. Who do you think you are?". That argument was diffused by Kwasi Aboagye, the host of Entertainment Review and Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo, a regular panelist on the show. "How many people have done that to have triggered her decision to do makeup, apply lipstick and record a video?" Kwasi Aboagye asked. "I'm sure if indeed this happened to her, she addressed the issue there and then so why the video? Is it that she wants us to know she is Lydia Forson and is not cheap? Lydia, what is your problem? I don't really get it. Or you need attention? I think you need attention otherwise you'll not do this video.” On his part, Arnold said: "She spoke about respect, courtesy, class, decency How is this disrespectful? How is this indecent? How do you record a video over this? You refused to honour people's invitation in JSS and so what? What is this? Maybe she feels she wants to be approached; fair enough. But don't make it seem as if it is disrespectful, it doesn't show decency Don't come and disturb us. Do you know the number of people who went through this process and have subsequently been married for years?". "For all you know, you have no idea why the person sent for your number. There could be a thousand and one reasons so don't sit in your car and claim status. You don't know the situation of the one who sent for your number. You have no freaking idea so you too, show courtesy; show respect," Arnold added. The discussion about Lydia Forson starts from the 17th minute. Source | Summary

He disclosed in an interview with ZionFelix on the 'Uncut' Show that he saw Ogidi Brown's letter online after someone called him to ask about it. Cryme Officer elaborated that he was sleeping when this person called him via phone to ask about the termination of the contract between him and the CEO of OGB Music. Apart from he not receiving the letter from Ogidi, Cryme Officer stressed that he has not done anything that can be termed as a breach of contract. He stated that Ogidi Brown's decision to terminate their contract was not stated in the contract that both parties signed regarding a breach of contract. Cryme Officer said he wished they will solve this issue amicably. He said he has tried his best to reach Ogidi Brown but he does not answer his calls. Cryme Officer further revealed how much he loves Ogidi Brown like a brother. Source | Summary

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Mr Alhassan Mubarick took a break from music business to focus on politics as he campaigned massively for the New Patriotic Party in the just-ended elections. Speaking to the media, the one-time artist manager revealed Northern music has lost the national attention it gained recently due to the strategies he and a few others brought to the fore. "The industry is down and though Covid is also another major factor, we need to restore the sector on its feet again," Mr Mubarak stated. Frisco, as he is affectionately called indicated that his outfit is lobbying the ruling government to invest in the creative arts industry up North. According to him, "We are also in talks with some private investors as well who are ready and willing to support and invest in music promotion nationwide.” He added the Dagban film industry won't be left and will get the needed support for improvements. Source | Summary