JED'S BLOG

Dj Switch is no doubt good at her job especially given her age and what she has been able to achieve for herself in this short spate of time. The year under review thus February 1,2018 to February 1,2019 saw her play at several high profile shows where she did wow the crowd to be honest. The icing on the cake for her was in February,2018 where she was guest and performer at the this last year’s Goalkeepers conference in New York where she played to the delight of President Macron of France,celebrated Billionaire Bill Gates and wife Melinda and supermodel Naomi Campbell. This piece has nothing to do with either she being very young and so shouldn’t be awarded even if she deserves it and the gender card shouldn’t be played either. It is based solely on competence and artistry. Djing is the art in itself and if people are to be awarded as djs I think the artistry should suffice more rather than popularity. If you compare Dj Switch to all the others in the cat

DJ Switch has been bestowed on as the 2019 Ghana DJ Awards ‘Best DJ of the Year’.  She overcame stiff competition from industry greats like DJ Mic-Smith, DJ Vyrusky, DJ Sly, DJ Aroma and DJ Black. The event which came off at the Accra International Conference on Saturday, November 2 saw interesting performances from DJ Switch, DJ Seihor, DJ Skinny, Wendy Shay, Eno Barony et al. The full list of winners is below: BEST DJ – GREATER ACCRA REGION DJ Black DJ Vyrusky DJ Switch DJ Mic Smith -WINNER DJ Sly DJ Mpesempese BEST DJ – BRONG AHAFO DJ Floppy DJ Shaker -WINNER DJ Quest DJ Khalifa DJ Bryt ASHANTI REGION NY DJ Mr Kaxtro DJ Reuben DJ Aroma -WINNER DJ Emma Black DJ Tablet DJ Rajj BEST DJ – VOLTA REGION DJ Domestic DJ Cantona -WINNER DJ Karanja DJ Skessy Prospect Immature Dr J BEST DJ – CENTRAL REGION Candyman DJ Repentance DJ Popa DJ BlaqAwt -WINNER DJ Spyder DJ Skinny DJ KOK BEST DJ – NORTHERN REGION Kawastone – Zaa Radio DJ M

I decided to title the piece "The battle of my exes" because I have a strong inclination I will end up being with one of them one day in the institution of holy matrimony. It's a battle because like what pertains in Nigeria movies when the prince sits and watches the village girls exhibit their dancing and other skills and then makes his choice,that's exactly what is going on here. I'm the "prince" and my exes are the "village girls", I need to be "wowed" and swept off my feet by one of them who I will walk down the aisle with. This battle promises to be very stiff,competitive and might be acrimonious at times. As the prince I'll just have a ride of my life while watching the contest unfold.Whoever wins,we will all get to know when I get to invite you to my wedding in the forseeable future for us to have another JED but this time with missus as title. She'll be the mother of my three kids (its subject to change

My age is not very far from thirty and quite close to twenty.Millenials and Generation Z who couldn't catch a glimpse of back-in-the-day favourites like "things we do for love,inspector Bediako and journey to the west" would think I'm an onyintus(a term we used in SHS to refer to our older mates) but no, I'm closer to being called your peer than your dad. The number of my exes is half of half of a dozen plus three.This isn't a mathematics class so I would end here. My exes have thought me one thing in life.The lesson is that aside family mainly nuclear,no matter how close you're with someone it doesn't make the person indispensable  in your life;you both may go your separate ways one day and it will become normal after time. This lesson was important because in my head and heart,I couldn't do without each of my exes for the period we were together. As to how I felt after my first breakup,your guess is as good as mine.I had panic atta

I wouldn't say my relationship with mum was that of "bread and margarine" but was straightforward albeit quite cordial and respectable. I couldn't talk to her about somethings so she always said I was secretive and often made a joke that I would be better off being in the army because of that since I would not divulge confidential and classified information I may be privy to. The thing was I could discuss a lot of stuffs with friends who didn't even have experience about the  topic but someway somehow I trusted their judgment and counsel.Fast forward I would have been way better had I spoken to her about certain stuffs but it's unfortunate we can't go back into to so I "right" my wrongs. I find solace though in the fact that it isn't like it uses to be now,I've become quite close to her. But all these changed on a faithful Sunday in June when my dad was taken to the hospital as his health deteriorated further and was admitted

News Anchor on TV3,Natalie Fort seems to be angered by reports that insinuated she was pregnant as a result of affairs with married men. She has therefore decided to take on blogs ghanacelebrities.com and ghanaslayers.com. Without further I do,below is the statement she released about it;

Eugene Osafo Nkansah of Peace FM and Nkonkonsa.com fame has got married to actress,Victoria Lebene,the lady who dated Kofi Adjorlolo which created a lot of controversies not so long ago, at the Rehab Beach Club in South La near the Sandbox Beach having held their engagement early on.Below are pictures of the plush event; SOURCE:Ghbase.com

Adina Thembi may not have gone in hard this year but apparently she and her team know what they are doing. Its quite clear entering uncharted territories is their main aim for this year as they are making Ghana proud in South Pacific courtries.. She has performed at Sekifest on 31st May at the Taumeasina resort  in Samoa before heading to Rarotonga on June 3 at the Hula Bar. On Friday,7th June,she was in Melbourne,Australia where she performed at the Avenue night club and then another performance at the Calamvale Hotel in Brisbane the following day. Sydney then followed for the Ghanaian songstress on 9th June at the Whitlam  Centre also for the Sekifest. Story And Picture Source:Entertainmentgh.com

Entertainment journalist and celebrity blogger,Eugene Osafo Nkansah has married actress and presenter,Victoria Lebene at a private ceremony. Their relationship was kept under wraps hence many where oblivious of it. Rumours however surfaced last week of an imminent traditional wedding between the two. This latest information thus confirms the rumours and we wish them all the best. The date for their white wedding isn't readily available to us;when it does,you know where to get all the gist.

Cassper Nyovest was billed to perform at this year's VGMAs but for unknown reasons he won't be in Ghana for the awards. He made this known in a tweet,in reply to a blogger NYDJ's tweet about his possible absence. He thereby confirmed what NYDJ had put out. Below is a screen shot of what transpired on twitter;

Highlife Song of the Year Dada Hafco – Yebewu Nti KiDi – Thunder Shatta Wale – My Level Kumi Guitar – Betweener Kwesi Arthur – Woara King Promise – CCTV feat Sarkodie & Mugeez Adina – Killing Me Softly Kuami Eugene - Wish Me Well WINNER:Kuami Eugene-Wish Me Well Hiplife Song of the Year Medikal – Ayekoo feat King Promise Sarkodie – Can’t Let You Go feat King Promise Quamina MP – Wiase Ye De Remix feat Kwesi Arthur & Yung C DopeNation – Eish Flowking Stone – Blow My Mind Stonebwoy – Kpoo Keke feat Medikal, Kwesi Arthur & Darko Vibes Yaa Pono Obiaa Wone Master feat Stonebwoy Strongman – Baby Girl feat Kuami Eugene WINNER:Stonebwoy-Kpoo k3k3 Gospel Song of the Year Joyce Blessing – I Swerve You KODA – Hosanna I.K Aning – Bobolebobo Joe Mettle – My Everything Obaapa Christy – W’asua Me Bethel Revival Choir – Agba Dza Diana Hamilton – Mo Ne Yo WINNER:Diana Hamilton-Mo Ne Yo Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year Maccasio – Dagomba Girl feat Mu

Experienced broadcaster and events compère,Kwame Sefa Kayi will host the 20th edition of the VGMAs tonight. Earlier,reports were rife that he had turned down an initial offer to host the much coveted award scheme but in an interesting twist of events,he had made a U-turn and decided to hold the fort on the big night.He will,however, have a co-host in the fast-rising media practictioner, Berla mundi. He brings to the table vast experience having hosted the awards from 1999 through to 2007. Confirmed hosts for the red carpet are host of 3FM Drive,Giovani Caleb and Sika Osei.

Nominees for the 2019 BET Awards has been released and to the chagrin of many Ghanaians,no Ghanaian musician is nominated for an award. Nevertheless,Cardi B led the pack with 7 nominations,followed by Drake and Nipsey Hussle up for a posthumous award. Our Nigerian counterparts,Mr Eazi,Burna Boy and Teni got nominations for their works the previous year. Below is the complete list; Best Female R&B/Pop Artist BEYONCÉ ELLA MAI H.E.R. SOLANGE SZA TEYANA TAYLOR Best Male R&B/Pop Artist ANDERSON .PAAK BRUNO MARS CHILDISH GAMBINO CHRIS BROWN JOHN LEGEND KHALID Best Group CHLOE X HALLE CITY GIRLS LIL BABY & GUNNA MIGOS THE CARTERS Best Collaboration 21 SAVAGE FT. J. COLE                                 "A LOT " CARDI B & BRUNO MARS                            "PLEASE ME" CARDI B FT. BAD BUNNY & J BALVIN       "I LIKE IT" H.E.R. FT. BRYSON TILLER                           "COULD'VE BEEN" T

Musician,Eazzy was on #BehindTheFame,an interview segment on Drive On Joy With Lexis Bill. In answering a question as to musicians she wouldn't work with she said and I quote "Three musicians I wouldn't want to work with are Patapaa,Kuami Eugene and maybe the third person would come later.Their songs are fast tempo." She also said she would opt for Kidi over Kuami Eugene due to the texture of their voices.

One of Ghana's most successful record labels,Lynx Entertainment has added a gem of a group to its label,DopeNation. DopeNation are formerly of VO Nation,record label of E.L.DopeNation is Ghana's answer to now defunct P-Square just because they are twins. They have songs like uh huh,eish and naami just to mention but a few. Lynx Entertainment adds DopeNation to Kuami Eugene,Kidi and Mzvee(rumours are rife she has left but we can't confirm the rumours for now). 

Snap Inc. just held its Snap Partner Summit and announced a dizzying array of new features that are coming to the platform. Let's first start with Snap Games. Snap Games are mobile games that you can play within the Snapchat app. These are multiplayer games that you can play with your friends and you can text or voice chat while playing. The other new feature is Snap Originals. These are original shows made by Snapchat for Snapchat. All shows will play fullscreen in portrait mode, just like Stories. The genres span documentaries, comedies, teen dramas, and more. Snapchat has announced ten new shows, with more coming in later. Next there's improvements to Lenses. Lenses, as you may be aware, are AR effects that really popularized Snapchat. Snapchat is now taking them to the next level. You can now scan things, such as objects and look them up on Amazon, music that can be looked up on Shazam, math problems on Photomath, and also landmarks. The new Lens Studio feature

CEO of 3Music award and country manager for Boomplay Music,Sadiq Abdulai Abu was rushed to the 37 Military hospital just before Shatta Wale opened this year's awards show. He passed out just before his "baby" could be delivered and hence couldn't even watch a show that was built on his ideas. Information reaching us indicate he overworked himself for days leading up to the main show and his body couldn't take it any longer. We thank God he is alive and kicking now and will even be on radio tomorrow. Below are screenshots of his post on Instagram;

Last week,social media was awash with pictures of Fanyogo with the flavour "gin and ginger" causing many to go into frenzy. However,it has emerged that that picture going round was fake and a figment of somebody's imagination probably putting his or her graphic designing skills to bear. Below is the statement Fanyogo released yesterday which we captured from their twitter handle;

We won't talk much but bring you just the award winners. We will do out talking in our "analysis article" we'll be posting soon. Male Act Of The Year – Shatta Wale Song Of The Year – Shatta Wale (My Level) Most Viral Song Of The Year – Shatta Wale (Gringo) Collaboration Of The Year – Kwesi Arthur (Grind Day Remix ft. Sarkodie/Medikal Gospel Act Of The Year – Bethel Revival Choir Highlife Song Of The Year – Kuami Eugene (Wish Me Well) Next Rated Act of The Year – Kofi Mole Dj Of The Year – Dj Virusky Breakthrough Act Of The Year – Wendy Shay Hiplife Song Of The Year – King Promise (CCTV Ft. R2bees) Reggae Dancehall Song Of The Year – Shatta Wale (Gringo) Producer Of The Year – MOG Beatz Legendary Awards – J.A Adofo Digital Act Of The Year – Shatta Wale Afrobeats Song Of The Year – Stonebwoy (Bawasaba) Highlife Act Of The Year – Kuami Eugene Best GH. INTL Act Of The Year - Rocky Dawuni Fan Army Of The Year – Shatta Movement

If what we have heard from organisers and from the grapevine is anything to go by,then the second edition of 3Music Awards is something that will linger in the minds of music lovers for a longtime to come. Shatta Wale is set to open the event with a spectacular performance that will leave patrons spell-bound and ask for more. Now to the main issue for this write-up; VIRAL SONG OF THE YEAR Guilty Beatz – Akwaaba ft. Mr Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo (Predicted Winner ) Eddie Khae – Do The Dance Patience Nyarko – Obi Nyani me Gasmilla – Akesormoshi  Shatta Wale – Gringo Ras Kuuku – Wo Sarkodie – Advice  Evangelist IK Aning- Borbolibobo SONG OF THE YEAR Adina – Killing me softly ft Kuami Eugene  Kuami Eugene – Wish me well Shatta Wale – My Level (Predicted Winner) King Promise- CCTV ft Mugeez x Sarkodie Patience Nyarko – Obi Nyane me Kwesi Arthur – Woara Sarkodie – Cant Let you go ft King Promise Ponobiom – Master ft Stonebwoy KiDi – Adiepena Stonebwoy