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Breaking News: Iyanya reveals strange things female fans do to him

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Few months after joining Don Jazzy's Mavin Records, former Triple MG front man, , is currently working on his Extended Play (EP) which he is expected to drop this month. The multiple-award winning artiste speaks with ADEWOYIN ADENIYI on why he left his former label which he co-owned, his decision to join Mavin Records, past relationship, among other issues. Excerpts.
Our music sounds different nowadays, what's happening?
Yeah the sound is different; shout out to Don Jazzy. I'm learning new stuff. You always think that you're there, you always think you know it all until you start working with somebody who knows more than you and you see that you have more stuff to learn. So, I'm thankful, everything is fresh now.
Now that you've switched styles, aren't you scared you might lose some of your fans?
Good music is good music. As long as you continue to drop good music, people who appreciate good music will continue to feel you. As I always say, my plan is to give the fans music that they will appreciate, not for three months but as long as the brand is in existence. I want people to be like ‘yea, this is a good song' every time I perform, not just trying to score hit. So I don't think the fans have any problem with it because these are the same fans who tweet at us, the same fans who make videos doing challenges and stuffs.
Your Extended Play (EP) drops on March 28; what should your fans expect?
My EP is a fusion of both the new and old Iyanya. I have worked with new producers now. There's reggae, highlife, RnB, there's something for everybody on the EP.
Who are you collaborating with on the EP?
Yes, we have Tiwa Savage on it already; we are at that collaboration stage now; we are not done with collaborations yet.
How many tracks will be on the EP?
The EP is titled Signature. So I have a song titled Signature on it. I definitely have My Queen, I have World Class, and so we have twelve tracks.
You have Roc Nation at your disposal; should we be expecting an international collaboration?
That's the main reason why Roc Nation is distributing worldwide, because they will be representing me in America. They are going to help me out with collaborations, they are going to make sure I'm on mainstream American stations and also VP records, so the collaboration with Roc Nation will definitely come.
Can you shed more light on your visit to Roc Nation?
It was a great one. They were very happy to receive me. I mentioned a song earlier called World Class. That's one of the songs they picked and I was very excited. Before we left their office, they were all singing the song.
So how do you feel collaborating with Jay Z's label?
You know they have that platform where every artiste needs to reach out to the world. Roc Nation is a big movement, they will definitely add to my brand.
Looking back at the time you won Project Fame until now, was there a time you thought about giving up?
So many times. It took me about two years before I got Kukere because I just won Project Fame. And when I was in Project Fame, I thought that when I win Project Fame, I was going to do that RnB song and MTN would use their platform to promote that new sound but I discovered that even MTN want to do commercial. Of course after the competition, I did a couple of RnB songs and they went like, ‘look, you have to do what the street want' and I was like, wow, so I was confused for a while that I even started selling stuffs at Obalende market.
Stuffs like what?
Yea, I had my hood on and went in there and the guy that was picking stuff for me said No be you win Project Fame? I said no, not me, because I was trying to survive. After that Project Fame, everybody thought 2.5million naira was a big deal, till you get a whole lot and you realise it can't really do a thing for you. So after that, I had more family and friends looking for money. Everybody just believed that I made it but I just started. Project Fame was just a kick-off.
How come you had to sell after winning Project Fame?
I'm not saying I had a shop oh! You know I did some small MTN shows. So I went to Obalende. I picked some stuffs and had it in my car and I would see somebody and be like, ‘hey man, I brought stuff oh' (laughs). You know, it was funny some people would take stuff and won't even know how to chase them for the money. At the end of the day, I had to take some Nigerian albums like Wande Coal's M2M, Style Plus album too and all the popping Nigerian albums. I was listening to them word to word because I wanted to know how they did it and I also spent a lot of time with some already big artistes back then.
What is the craziest thing a female fan has done to you?
Female fans do a lot of things; they grab your balls, they scratch. I love what I'm doing and I know what comes with it, thank God for the grace to manage all that stuff.
Do you believe in love?
Yes, I believe people can find love, fall in love. You know, he who finds a wife finds a good thing.
As you said earlier, have you at a time found love and her parents rejected you?
Yes, like two, three times.
Has the Yvonne Nelson's experience cost you a lot?
I won't say it cost me a lot. I will say it just makes people think that's who I am. It just gave me that bad guy image. I'm not the kind of guy that thinks I owe social media explanation when my relationship goes bad; it's not like social media is going to help you fix it but it's going to make it worse. There are so many times I played the quiet guy and the girl does the talking and you know how people are.
So what's your relationship with Yvonne now?
We are cool; we talk once in a while.
A lot of people thought you were going to float your own record label when you left Triple MG?
I figured out that at a point I needed to fix my music; it wasn't about my label actually, it was about me dropping music. And guess what, the fans are not so crazy about labels, they are crazy about music. You can own twenty labels, if you're not dropping music, they don't really care. You know every time they play my songs on radio I'll be like, ‘I can do better than this' not because my songs are not good enough but because I just feel I can still do something better. That was why I talked with Don Jazzy. I don't need to prove to anybody that I'm a boss. What I need to do is good music.
How soon should your fans be expecting Hold On video?
Yes, Hold On video is dropping pretty soon and we should also be dropping two, three more from the EP before the year runs out.
Can you describe your ideal woman?
I think we can only find ideal women in the movies where they say ‘play this role' and she plays the role perfectly. I don't know what ideal woman means. For me, love is all about loving the imperfect side of people. Love is when you're able to accept the imperfect side of people and help them get perfect.
Let's talk about settling down because you're not getting any younger
When I finally find that woman I wanna settle down with, I don't think I will bring it to the media because I've not seen anyone wey dey for media wey work, I've not seen any marriage wey media help. So when I finally decide to settle down I will just do it quietly because I feel like my life is public enough.
It was alleged that you left triple MG because of Lilian Esoro.
No, I didn't leave Triple MG because of Lilian. Lilian is such an amazing person. I left triple MG because it was time for me to leave; nobody signs a contract for life. It's only in Nigeria that people think you have to be somebody for life and when you decide to leave the person they say they don break up, business dey get expiry date. Our contract was done, it was time for us to move on.
But you were a co-owner of the label…
Yes.
Did you sell your share of the company?
I'm not allowed to talk about that aspect of the business.
Some even thought you left because you were scared Tekno was taking your shine
Anybody can think anything but I know why I left.
You recently starred in a movie; are you looking at going fully into acting?
After this entire music thing, I'm going to be a proper movie director. I will go to America and enrol in film school.

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KO7’s Name Appears In A Class Project For Ghana Institute Of Journalism(GIJ)

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Ghanaian Eastern Regions fast uprising musician, 's name has again appeared in a Ghanaian Institute Journalism school project.

 's name this time around appeared in a journalism school project on the end of second-semester exams of level 200 students studying Journalism at Ghana Institute Of Journalism.

The students were asked to produce a new paper article as their project work with stories from Current Affairs, Sports, Current Affairs and Entertainment.

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John Nkansah, popularly known as KO7 , is a fast-rising artist from Kwahu Obomeng in the Eastern Region of Ghana, With his unique blend of highlife and afrobeat, he has quickly become a fan favorite in the region and beyond.

  KO7 Music started his music career in 2013 and has been on a steady rise ever since. He caught the attention of music lovers in the region with his hit song “Ya Socketti” in 2019, which showcased his catchy melodies and relatable lyrics.

 In 2019, KO7 Music won the Eastern Music Awards Best Collaboration of the Year award, and this served as a stepping stone for him to gain more recognition in the industry. He has also won the Kwahu Music Awards Artist of the Year in 2022 and 2023, as well as the Eastern Music Awards Artiste of the Year in 2022 and 2023.

 Some of KO7 Music's notable songs include “Gaza,” “Na Who,” “Style Biaabi,” and “Ya Socketti.” He also released a song titled “All Stars” in 2021, which featured all the top artists in Kwahu. This song served as a testament to his ability to bring artists together and create a hit song.

 Apart from his music, KO7 Music is also known for his philanthropic works in the community. He has used his platform to support various initiatives, including providing scholarships to students in his hometown and supporting the construction of a community library. KO7 Music has featured a lot of top artists on his songs such as Fameye, Obibini, Epixode, Luther now Luta GH, and many other top artists.

KO7 Music is a rising star in the Ghanaian music industry, and his talent and hard work have earned him a loyal fan base. With his unique sound and dedication to his craft, it is only a matter of time before he becomes a household name in Ghana and beyond.

 KO7 Music's hard work and dedication to his craft have paid off, and he has worked with various record labels such as Sent One Records, Wireless Moni Crew, and Team Success Entertainment. He is currently signed under 7Muzik record label and has been making waves with his latest song titled ‘No Fake' and enjoying good streaming numbers in the digital space.

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 2023 shows played by Ko7

1. OBOUBA FM EASTER AKWAABA BASH

2. ADOM FM KWAHU EASTER

3. AFC

4. Ghana tertiary excellence awards

5. Ko7 Accra invation  annual show organized by Team Ko7

6. Eastern music festival

7. The trap bars lunch

8. Eastern Music awards

9. XSSENCE party

10. Ponobiom & friends pool party.

11. Ghana talk radio street carnival

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1.       Poum fest

2.       Rep your jersey pool party

3.       Kwahu music awards

4.       Adom Kwahu Easter(in March).

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Jonilar Urges Ghanaian creatives to watch industry trends

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Ghanaian digital music expert  known in real life Jonathan Nii Laryea  has stressed the importance of understanding industry standards, pointing out that many talented creatives struggle due to a lack of awareness about some of the key aspects that could determine their success.


, who doubles as Ghana country director and brand ambassador for Uganda-based aggregator Omziki, made this known while speaking at the second edition of the Digital Music Education Seminar held on 23 March at the Okumah Executive Lodge in the Bono East region of Ghana.


The seminar, running under the theme bridging the Gap between Music Education and the Industry, sought to equip musicians and creatives with essential knowledge about the music industry.


Other speakers for the event included health professional and MC Yaw Ampofo Adomako, public relations expert Isaac Sosito, as well as broadcasters Gideon Kwame Sarkodie and Bretuoba Kwabena.


Jonilar noted that instead of solely relying on social media for support, musicians should invest in learning how to establish connections within the industry. He further urged local media to prioritise crafting radio content that educates creatives and reiterated his call from last year's event to the government and other stakeholders to invest in digital music incubator programmes in junior and senior high schools nationwide.

At last year's seminar,Jonilar also proposed a one-year tax break for media and influencers promoting arts, music, and tourism to bolster Ghana's creative and cultural sectors.


Ampofo, meanwhile, emphasised the significance of mental wellness for creatives,
highlighting its role in preventing unforeseen consequences, while Kwame Sarkodie advised musicians to cultivate business relationships with media professionals to enhance their visibility on radio. Sosito underscored the importance of improving communication skills and seeking professional assistance in managing one's brand. 


Speaking to Music In Africa, Jonilar said the event “has been very impactful,” adding that he was excited about the turnout. “It shows the zeal and level of commitment by musicians and creatives here to learning new ways they can advance their careers.”

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Michael Adjetey and Ebenezer Okrah Call For “Change” In Powerful New Single 

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In their latest musical collaboration, and Ebenezer Okrah have taken a bold step to address issues in African society. Their new song, titled ‘Change,' serves as a powerful call to action, urging Africans and Ghanaians to demand accountability from their political leaders. The artists emphasize that the failures of corrupt politicians should not be tolerated or excused, and instead advocate for a collective effort towards positive change.

At a time when corruption and political misconduct continue to hinder progress in many African nations, ‘Change' serves as a much-needed anthem for disillusioned citizens. and Ebenezer Okrah deliver an empowering message, encouraging Africans to take a stand against the rampant corruption that has plagued their societies for far too long. Through their lyrics, the artists emphasize the importance of holding politicians accountable and demanding transparency in governance.

The song ‘Change' highlights the artists' frustration with the lack of development and progress resulting from the actions of corrupt politicians. Michael and Ebenezer's lyrics convey a sense of disappointment, as they express the belief that Africans and Ghanaians deserve better leadership. They emphasize that the failures of politicians should not be an excuse for the stagnation of their countries; instead, it should be a catalyst for change and collective action.

‘Change' by Michael Adjetey and Ebenezer Okrah serves as a rallying cry for Africans and Ghanaians to address the issue of corruption in their respective countries. Through their powerful lyrics, the artists urge citizens to hold their leaders accountable and work towards achieving a brighter future. This song has the potential to inspire a collective movement towards positive change, empowering individuals to actively participate in shaping the destiny of their nations.

Ebenezer and Michael believe in hard work. However, they also affirm the believe that without God, nothing is impossible. They implore society in general to change from iniquities to holiness, for what shall it profit a man/woman, if you gain the whole world but lose your soul. “Change” is a clarion call for salvation, not only to the politicians, but to all humanity. So, going forward, if we say “OPUTUNUU”, you say “WA MA TSA K3 MI”. We've got to change inside y'all. Change MUST Come.  

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