5-5 is a pop fusion duo with an inclining for experimental genres that have crossover appeal. It is made up of Luther Azamati (Papi) and Jeffery Opoku Agyekum (Killy).

They rep Adabraka, a suburb of Accra. They grew up around a lot of music and were exposed to a plethora of genres which still influence their song writing and flow.

Their debut single was done together with Batman Samini (MOBO awards winner) called Bull (4 better 4 worse) on the Appietus compilation.

Papi is a typical hip-hop head going back to the mid 90's with countless cameo appearances on several mixtapes that never got mainstream radio rotation. His music is inspired a lot of the times by abstract thoughts that he either translates in his paintings or lyrics. He’s mostly hanging with his boyz in the hood or at his manager’s crib writing and listening to music.

Killy on the other is a rap scholar of sorts. He teamed up with Papi about three years ago after he managed to overcome the love-hate relationship he had with the underground. Killy currently studies Business and Accounting at Central University College.

Their manager is Nana Asiamah ‘Bulldog’ Hanson. 5-5 says they want to be clearly distinguished from the signature three-month burnout cuts floating on urban radio lately.

Nat Brew aka Amandzeba is a native of Cape Coast (Oguaa), was born and bred in Accra .

Amandzeba Nat Brew was very talented in his youthful days. He mimicked very well every song he heard. His father Mr. Ato Brew had ironically named him Nat King Cole Brew (perhaps after his own idol musician).

His upbringing was accompanied by such rigidity that he was almost left with no room to exhibit his God given talents, especially in the field of soccer and music.

At the primary school level he could sing very well to the joy of his tutors and as a result of that he always took part in every singing contest which was common in those days.

Simultaneously he could play soccer very well, and this did not affect his academic performance in any way.

Because he was forbidden to practice his musicship at home, he utilized most of his secondary school period to compose most of the songs he has recorded and still do record.

His father had wished his son to climb up the academic ladder to qualify in one of the Ghanaian cherished professions like medicine, law engineering, but young Nat Brew’s version of what he wanted to be a future was not that of his father’s.

When he announced to his father that he wanted to pursue a career in music, his father’s fury forced young Nat Brew to leave home to stay with a friend.

He met Oliver Garshon and learnt how to play the acoustic guitar from him. Armed with this he started working on his demo which was later to impress Sammy Odo so much so that he advised him to seek a band to back him.

The advice turned out to be a blessing as he came out too soon after with his first song ‘The Devil’. Later his song ‘Kpanlogo Ye De’ became an instant hit on the group’s first album.

Amandzeba is certainly a great highlife artiste, his contribution to the highlife industry will for long be indispensable.

The uniqueness of his music has won him a number of awards, including the ultimate prize at the 7th International Alphine festival held in Saas Fee, a tourist village in Switzerland.

Today “Amandzeba has already created a niche for himself in Ghana and other parts of Africa.

He employs indigenous Ghanaian rhythms true but that is not all. He has an enormous knowledge of African rhythms and melodies too.

Another strong side of this musician, is his command of Ghanaian languages like Ga, Hausa and his own mother tongue Fanti. He blends his command of these languages with his music and the products are irresitible.

Yet another attribute of Amandzeba is his ability to exploit how well he uses banters, taunts and rhymes in dressing his rich lyrics that are mostly social commentaries, analysis of politics or narration of history.

In an era when the Ghanaian music scene has been crying out for a flamboyant artiste with the talent and personality to keep tongues wagging and scores of crowds entertained, enters ASEM. Nana Wiafe Asante Mensah – otherwise known as ASEM – is the star whose music is making waves at the length and breath of the country even before its official release.

ASEM is the youngest of five boys to his parents. It was while sneaking into his family boys' quarters to bond with his brothers as they listened to hip-hop music that he developed a strong passion for music. It was in those surroundings that his desire to grow up to be a master entertainer and lyricist soared to its apogee. This explains his ability to put together mind-boggling lyrics laced with humorous punch lines and gasping metaphors.
Despite picking up the love for music at an early age, it was in St. Peter's Senior High School that he nurtured his talent.

He found himself in an environment filled with people who shared in his dream to be a star in the entertainment industry, specifically by engaging themselves in the genres of hip-life and hip-hop. Together with these promising rappers he formed a group which they tagged the 'Frontliners.' They planned to record an album but this plan fell through once they went their separate ways to further their education. Due to his resilience and will to succeed in show business ASEM kept at it, attempting to build a successful career while sticking to his plan of entering an institution of higher learning, that is, the Ghana Institute of Journalism.

With the help of Richie, who was then scouting for talent to add to the music empire he was trying to build, ASEM rediscovered himself and turned out a whole new style as the newest and hottest artiste with Lynx Entertainment. In working with Richie, who is a singer, producer, sound engineer and CEO of Lynx Entertainment, ASEM has evolved – creating his own brand of Ghanaian music and in the process carved a niche for himself as an artiste who comes up the pleasantly unexpected.

The talented son of Kwawu Atibie in the Eastern Region of Ghana aims to go beyond the shores of the African continent with his unique style of music. His inspiration comes from his admiration for artistes such as K.K. Kabobo, Reggie Rockstone, Kris Kross and Ludacris and it is the versatile mix of creativity and flexibility provided by these artistes that gives ASEM his unique approach to music. So as he drops his first album after having teased Ghanaians with songs such as 'Give Me Blow' and 'Pigaro', the obvious prediction is sooner rather than later, this talented young man will have the whole world singing  to his tempo.

Born Rebecca Acheampong,  Becca is a singer and actress. Born August 15th, 1984, in Kumasi the Ashanti region, West Africa Ghana as the first girl and fifth born of nine children from a religious Christian family. No mere child prodigy at a very young age Becca show cased her talent as a singer by participating in School Talent shows as well as church activities and always came up with one of the top most prizes at all times.

Becca now a fully grown proud African woman studied in some of the countries prestige schools such as Morning Star and Wesley Girls high school and continued further education in London’s Croydon College where her like for children and their well being motivated her to come out as fully qualified Childcare and education worker.

After several years abroad She returned back to native home Ghana where her undisputed talent was discovered by a trailblazing record label    E K B records who signed her on and proceeded to work. Her first single “you lied to me” was released in August 2007 and was followed by the release of her debut album “Sugar” which was lunched on the 13th of November the same year. Her music videos are aired on Channel O and MTV and are also enjoying great reviews on U tube. Her album sugar feathered may of Africans renowned musician and was graced by South African legend  jazz musician Hugh Masakela who collaborated with her on the song  “I love you” which is enjoying massive air play in south Africa.

Her style of music and dressing is influenced by her surrounding and up bringing as an African. Becca may be a good singer but it doesn’t end there she also plays the guitar and is a talented actress. She’s currently working on a multimillion dollar movie with some of African and Europe’s best film makers in the true life story of Barcelona Fc striker Samuel Eto’o. Becca is also currently Africa’s highest paid female actress in  Africa .

She’s also set up a rescue organization which is aimed at raising funds to help promote the awareness of children affected by HIV AIDS as well as imprisoned children in Ghana and hopes to go beyond Africa and around the world. She is A Ghana music award winner, Kora awards and Channel Awards nominee.

Born in Accra, Ghana on 20th May, 1952 Ben Brako took an active interest in the music and entertainment world at a very young age. "I 1st started to perform in front of live audiences at St. John's Preparatory and Primary School round about 1960 and I have been performing ever since..."

In an era where many of his musical peers either dropped out of school to pursue their dreams of becoming professional musicians, or gave up music in favour of other careers, Ben Brako made the unique decision to continue his education while simultaneously remaining a performing high-life artist.

This did not hamper his ambitions. On the contrary it give him a unique perspective and audience. "My love of music did not stop me from continuing my education, in fact it gave me a unique perspective and a great platform to perform for my academic peers and also perfect myself as a high-life musician"

Ben Brako's love of singing took a serious turn when he was invited to be the lead singer in the new music group being formed at his secondary school, St. Augustine's college, in Cape Coast. This group was named The Flames, and became the first group in Ghana to use a melodica. Other members of the group were Patrick Kodwiw, Henry Mensah-Brown, Augustine Owusu, Francis Baffour, and Reginald Sawyer. Bella Yanney become an associate member of the group.

This group was so successful that it was instantly accepted and embraced by the public at large, when they decided to play for money during the holidays. The Flames played at famous venues such as Tip Toe in Accra, Copa Cabana in Cape coast, Corousel in Takoradi Hotel Amercana and Hotel De Kingsway in Kumasi, among many others.

The Flames played with other famous bands and groups that were popular in that era in Ghana. These groups included the El Pollos with the Todd brothers, K Gyasi's band featuring Ernest Honney, Smart Apeh's band, The Millionaires, featuring Pe Pe Dynamite, The Black Santiago's, featuring The late Awudzi Amo, among many others.

Whilst still in University Of Ghana Ben formed a group to test out his own music. This group was called Agromba Gudureba. Other members of this group were, Agbo Ayee, Victor Alhassan, Atongo Afrani and Shoo Lele. Needless to say this very short lived group proved its point and was very successful.

After graduating fro the University of Ghana Ben become a teacher at Achimota School. From there he worked with Alpha (W.A.) Lines ltd In Tema, as their Commercial manager. He also worked with Kwaw Ansah in Film Africa ltd. He later formed his own consultancy dealing with the booking of cargo for ships, international money recovery and import and export trade.

Ben Brako holds a BA (HONS) in agricultural Economics from the University of Ghana, Legon (1975) and BA (HONS) Media Communication Studies from East London University (1994). With such a rich academic background it is no wonder that his musical talents stand out. His debut album 'Baya' brought his talents to the attention of the nation and African music lovers world wide.

Baya (released in 1987) went on to win The Leisure Foundation Album of The Year 1987, and Musician of the year 1987, and also received Gold status in 1988. He was rewarded further for his musical talent by wining the ECRAG Mahogany award for consistency in highlife music in 1989. This coincided with the release of Ben's 2nd album Everybody.

Ben Brako has toured and performed in many cities world wide including London, Nottingham, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Toronto, New York, Washington DC, Connecticut, Malmo, to mention a few. He has played and recorded with many of the top Ghanaian and African musicians, including Jon K, Kwame Yeboah, Dave Yowell, Alfred Bannerman, Paul Greenstein, C.K. Mann, Pat Thomas, Bessa Simons, A. B. Crentsil, Enox Edu, Nana Tsiboe, Victor Mensah, Pauina Oduro and Billie, Eaaron Quarcoe, Byron Bird of IBM studios, Emanuel Rentsos, Spankys (Yeeram Hossoo), Kodjho Acquai, Okyerema Asante and Stephanie Luster amongst many many others.

Ben is still a performer to this very day and also gone on the release 2 more albums. He will always be regarded as one of the pioneers of modern highlife as we know it and indeed one of the forefathers of popular Ghanaian cultural music. He is credited with bringing highlife music into the modern age, and to the attention of the educated and westernized youth who hitherto had viewed highlife as too native and inaccessible.

It’s undoubtedly and provocatively true that the newest hiplife sensation, THE BRADEZ, is a force to reckon with.The duo, Kuntakinte and Stone, with their big brother Okyeame Kwame aka rap doctor featuring in many of their songs, have proven beyond reasonable doubt that music is indeed an inherent trait.

The Bradez is a brainchild of the rap doctor, who selflessly looked deep into his younger brothers and saw the seed of music in them.Realizing this great potential, he relentlessly went through all means to nurture them by the the minute. Along the years, he helped them through rap competitions, making them win without question in all such contests, enabling them to acquire the necessary confidence until they were ready to record.
It is somewhat challenging to define the kind of music churned out by the Bradez. They essentially call them selves rappers with deep poetic lyrics, their songs tend to be conceptive and concentrated.

Their great writing ability makes them synchronize their music with rhythms that best bring their lyrics to light. In their quest to come out with something known to our soul as Black people, they employ various forms of African melodies and tunes. It will therefore be no surprising if their music should get to our inner selves as Africans.

Apart from the few dancing swings to songs that will make one sit and ponder over life and what it really means; what mission there is for everyone to fulfill.

Apparently, their great ambition is to become the most sensitive lyricist in the history of Ghanaian music and the world at large therefore they are very particular about what they write, without least employing any profanity form of profanity.

Stone who is the eldest of the two is a second year BA Social science student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi whiles Kunta kinte is final year student of Prempeh college, which also happens to be alma matter of Stone.

Theophilus Tagoe, aka Castro who hails from Takoradi, was born in 1982 to Lydia Tagoe, a trader, and Mr Coffie, an accountant at the Takoradi Harbour. He attended Anglican Primary and J.S.S in Takoradi.

He started singing at the tender age of 10. Presently he has two albums to his credit, “sradinam” which was released last year under his current record label and “toffee”, his latest.

Before he launched his debut album in 2003, he had features on hip-life group 4x4 hit track, “sikletele” which officially introduced him into the local music scene. Just like his current album, “sradinam” in no time became one of the favourite hits for many Ghanaians.

Later he proved his superiority when he featured on the beat maker, J-Q of Q-Lex promotion’s compilation which also featured great rappers like, Buk Bak, 4X4, Pop Skinny.

And then later, with Okra, Obrafour, Kow Kese, Dogo and others, they came out with execution diary under the execution record label

Just before his current mega blaster “toffee”, Castro had sung on Buk Bak’s album which also made a great impact in the music arena.


His dreams are to retire and become a producer. His vision is to help bring talented but hidden young artiste to limelight. He believes that by becoming a producer, he would tap the young talented artiste and groom them for the market.

His funs describe him as the 50 Cent of Ghana and he enjoys eating fufu and palm nut soup.

Ghanaian singer/songwriter Chemphe (pronounce: chem-fe) introduces you to his own style of music which he calls Urban Life, a fusion of soulful R&B vocals and grooves from Ghana.

Chemphe is inspired about love, life and relationships. His debut album entitled 'No Pampanaa'G means 'No hide and seek games' in Twi, a widely spoken Ghanaian language.

In the title track 'No Pampanaa', Chemphe talks about love and commitment. The message in the music is this: if you love somebody, you should let the person know how much they mean to you and not play games with their heart. 'Why You Dey Treat Am Bad' is a reggae flavoured plea against domestic violence, an issue that is close to Chemphe's heart.

Chemphe also performs a song called 'Menka' (meaning 'Don't tell' in Twi) in which he sings about lovers keeping the secrets in their relationship.

Chemphe discovered his talent early in life while he was still in primary school leading the choir. Later he developed his rap and singing skills with a Ghanaian underground group called Outrageous.

For some years, he's been hard at work behind the scenes in Ghana, sharpening his composition skills and working on collaborations.

Soulful Chemphe is confident to score a mark on the entertainment scene and looks forward to the years ahead that will see him representing Ghana worldwide with his Urban Life brand.

The Ghanaian singer/songwriter's influences include R. Kelly, Craig David, Usher, Joe, Donnell Jones and Brain McKnight. Whether you're in the bedroom or on the dance-floor, Chemphe's passion-filled songs are guaranteed to make a deep impression on you.

What can you expect from Chemphe with his debut album 'No Pampanaa'? Just listen to the man himself: "...good quality music, something different which is soothing to the body and soul".

During a visit to a church one day, the popular songwriter, composer and singer, Osuani Afrifa, spotted her and invited her to help him produce a music album by singing some songs he had written and composed. However, her mentor, Mr. Rockson did not like the idea and therefore discouraged her from granting Osuani’s request.

The gospel diva was born in Kumasi twenty something years ago as Christiana Twene, to Mr. Akwasi Twene and Madam Mary Amoah Twene. She is the second of nine children.

Christie got her second “showbiz name”, Love from her hubby who is the leader and founder of the Life Power Miracle church, Odorkor, Accra. She has gained popularity with Ghanaians after releasing back to back hit albums. She has won several awards including a National Honour confered on her by the then President John Kuffour.

She has touched several lives and her songs have become everyday songs in Churches and among the Christian Community. She has also caught public eye with the type of clothes she wares.

With over 20 albums under his belt, Daddy Lumba's albums have yielded more number one and top ten hits than any other Ghanaian musician in our time. Coining so many phrases with his lyrics, Lumba has been responsible for some of the lingo used in everyday language.

Going to a social function without hearing at least one of his songs is like going to Chicago without seeing the Sears Tower silhouetting the skyline.

Born Charles Kojo Fosu, Daddy Lumba started his music career as one of the duo in the group Lumba Brothers, when he collaborated with his partner Nana Acheampong and released their first album entitled 'Yereye Aka Akwantuo Mu'. This song depicted the number of Ghanaian immigrants that originally leave the country to seek better fortunes abroad but make those temporary homes permanent due to financial, emotional or other unforeseen hardships. The album was produced by Lumba's wife.

After Lumba Brothers, Lumba's first solo album became an instant hit catapulting him straight into superstar status and making him a household name and a national treasure. Since then, he has averaged an album a year and has collaborated with other top musicians such as A. B. Crentsil, Selina, Felix Owusu, Yaw Micah, Borax and lately with Pat Thomas another iconic figure in the Ghanaian music industry.

On his first solo album, the song 'Theresa' quickly became a hit as he crooned about a lover and how no other woman is comparable. His delivery was unique, his style was impeccable. His ability to coin and mince ordinary sounding words and turning them into indecipherable incoherent phrases put his vocal technique unlike any other Ghanaian musician before him. His up tempo beats were undeniably high heat.

On the title track 'Obi ato me so boo', the steady thumping drums and the consistent groovy bass line along with the sharp piercing lead guitar licks sent chills through one's spine. On the song, his simultaneous craving and praising a new found lover while chiding and humiliating a former lover puts one in a bi-polar mood swing. However his uncanny ability to drag people along this sing-along melodic joy ride depending on whether you are praising a lover or dishing out insults to a former leave listeners to conjecture where they stand.

His second album 'Sika Asem' wasted no time in climbing up the charts thus squashing the 'sophomore syndrome', a situation whereby most musicians' second album fail to meet the standards or exceed their first ones. This album established him as a gifted musician who would be around for a long time.

Year after year he released one hit album after the another including, 'Ohia Asem', 'Playboy', 'Seese Wo Se', 'Odo Foforo', Biribi Gye Gye Wo' and 'Back for Good'. Then just like so many pop musicians before him had done, he found a new life in gospel music and released 'Mesom Jesus' and 'Woana Na Otene'. Praising and singing about Jesus had become a passion and he reached out to the many fans who had previously not listened to his secular music.

After taking some time off from the pop scene, Lumba reverted to the genre and released 'Aben Wo Ha' an album that took the country and his fans by storm. His finesse with words was up to the summit, his beat had become even more vibrant and the consistency of his tempo had precise and recognizable overtones of his familiar and unique style. The master had coined yet another phrase for the country.

After having collaborated previously with other stars, Lumba in 1999 paired up with a rising star Ofori Amponsah to release 'Woho Kyere'. That album produced five hits and thrust Amposah into the national spotlight. Reenergized, Lumba followed up with 'Adepa Hye Adepa', 'Poison', 'Papa Samo', 'Ofie Banbofo', 'Asee Ho', Odo Bewu Dee Eno Nwu' and the latest, collaboration with Pat Thomas entitled 'Ahenfo Kyinie'.

Minister Danny Nettey represents a fresh generation of gospel music ministers who have come to understand the pivotal role music plays in the life of the believer, and the need for quality to be packaged in the praise and worship of God. Nevertheless, to Danny, it is not all about the music and the various opportunities that are associated with the ministry; rather it is about touching the father’s heart and affecting the lives of the people God has placed in your hand as service to His kingdom.


Born Daniel Nettey as the third of six children to Ghanaian parents, one Emmanuel Nakai Nettey (a very humble evangelist ) and Beatrice Nettey (a prayer-loving housewife), a few decades ago, Danny was just an ordinary African kid who grew up interested in all that mattered to kids. But strangely, when it came to the field of music Danny was always seen secluded from his peers as he found very fascinating this art form, and greatly desired to understand what it was all about without being disturbed.

Many would not notice initially but as Danny began playing the piano at the tender age of six and writing short songs without any formal training, he gradually caught the attention of his family and peers who could not think through the passion that emanated from Danny’s love for music. Simply, his new found love had awed them even so when he was still unrefined but very determined.

Steadily, Danny began serious music lessons, though informal, and soon his musical taste began to lean towards traditional rhythms especially his native Ga rhythms (Kpanlogo, Jama and the likes) and to a greater extent the Blues his father listened to so much. As was expected, Danny continued with his love for music through elementary school and high school. At the famous Ghanaian high school, Accra Academy, Danny rose through the ranks of the school’s Scripture Union as a member to become Music Director and then President. The path towards a great ministry could not have been better laid.

 
After high school, Danny joined an evangelism-centred group of young talented musicians which went about ministering the Gospel in songs. They reached out to many people especially the youth and afterwards focused largely on high schools where they believed was a key educational level that modelled the future of many students. The group through its activities stressed the importance of bible study and prayer through most of their songs.

Aside his group’s activities, Danny also began composing songs and occasionally ministering them in his local church.

By this time, Danny had gained a lot in terms of music and was gradually learning the ways of the ministry. He believed there was more to just singing songs every time. There was the need for an extra ‘something’ to lead others to experience the awesome presence of God and help them develop an individual lifestyle of worship so as to become effective believers.

He prayed and waited on God for direction and finally received his calling to go among the nations ministering in songs for the salvation of the lost and the building of a musical lifestyle of worship and praise among God’s people. Answering his calling, Danny started his own group, ‘Danny Nettey and Pals’.


Through his group, Danny Nettey and Pals, Danny (now called Minister Danny Nettey) continued in what he was best known for; taking the message of the Gospel to the schools and churches in  Ghana and across West Africa.            

In 1995, Minister Nettey released his solo debut album ‘Positive Change’ (which in 2002 was repackaged and released as self-titled album). The album introduced him as a worshipper with distinctive elemental fusions of R&B, Soul and Blues rhythms together with occasional tap into traditional black gospel and African rhythms as his type of music. This was received warmly in Ghana by many, majority being the youth. The album firmed the course of Contemporary Ghanaian Gospel Music, a gospel genre that was gradually making waves and advocating a ministerial essence for gospel music.

A year later, Danny Nettey and Pals released ‘Friends in Ministry’. This is another classic album that caught on with many Charismatic churches in Ghana. The album also gracefully aided the birth of another fold of Danny’s Ministry, “It’s About Time (IAT) Productions” - a record label, gospel music training and development and live music productions centre. IAT’s worship division has been organising a monthly non-denominational worship service which draws hundreds of worshippers hungry for God’s touch in Accra, Ghana, for some years now. The IAT Worship Centre also trains praise and worship leaders of churches across the nation, equipping them for greater works in their local assemblies.

In 2001, Danny Nettey released his second solo album, ‘My All to You’ which received rave reviews world-wide. With tracks such as ‘I am the Lord’ (featuring his ministry friend Rachel Thompson of One Way Ministries), ‘I Will Worship You’, ‘Adom’ (Grace) and ‘Hwe Yie’ (Watch Out), Danny relayed pure and anointed worship, praise and admonition that impacted many lives.

Following suit in 2006 was Minister Nettey’s third solo effort, ‘I Believe’- a masterpiece. This album is arguably Danny’s best album. The album is a two-CD album (24-track album); one CD being a live concert recording (12 songs) and the other studio recorded songs (12 songs). Inspiring hits on the album include title track ‘I Believe’ produced by Kofi Dua Anto (KODA), ‘Moko Moko Be’, ‘Again and Again’, ‘Day or Night’, ‘Atemuda’ and ‘Halleluyah’. This album has been a blessing to many fans and music groups both in Ghana and abroad. It has also enabled Danny to embark on tours in different countries and the feedback received always from the tour concerts is always that the manifest presence of God was felt everywhere.


Ever since heeding to his call to minister to the nations in songs and bring God’s children in worship before him, Minister Nettey has travelled extensively all over the world.

From gracing many conferences and tours in Africa and having been identified with a rare anointing of a minstrel, Danny has also honoured and headlined many major concerts in Europe and America sharing the dais with gospel greats such as Alvin Slaughter, Don Moen, Lionel Petersen, Ron Kenoly, Ron Winans (of the famous gospel-singing Winans family), Kirk Franklin and Israel Houghton. He has received many plaudits among gospel legends with some even making reference to his vocal abilities as in the same range as Bebe Winans and Donnie McClurkin.

Danny has also graced the stage for notable men of God: Pastor Mensah Otabil, Pastor Mathew Ashimolow, and Bishop T.D Jakes.

Currently, Danny is working on an upcoming album and putting finish works on a book he has been inspired to write on Worship. However, a DVD of one of IAT’s special monthly worship services has just been released.

The growth of Danny’s ministry is partly owed to the affiliations he has earned over the years working with other gospel groups and ministers where he has had to learn from them and also teach them what he had acquired along the line. The likes of Da Project, Monarch Praise, Gospel Explosions and Joyful Way Incorporated have featured Minister Nettey in their projects.

Danny Nettey’s annual Christmas concert in Accra, Ghana, dubbed ‘Christmas with Danny Nettey and Friends’ has always been a must-attend concert. This is credited to the fact that it is serves as a platform for Ghana’s anointed music ministers– the likes of Ps. Helen Yawson, Nii Okai, Kofi Dua Anto, Kings Jubilee, Ike Nanor and many others - to gather to lead many in worship and praise. Testimonies from this yearly concert have kept the concert going for over five years now as many people get saved and are ministered to.


Danny Nettey prays that the future brings a greater dimension of God’s anointing and favour for more to be saved, healed, and receive divine impartation. In addition, Danny prays that the body of Christ comes to a fuller understanding of the essence of music as a tool for worship and praise – the key to encountering God’s manifest presence.

Discography

Albums: Positive Change (1995), Friends in Ministry [with Pals] (1996), Danny Nettey (2002), My All To You (2001),  I believe (2006), The IAT Worship Experience DVD (2009)

Projects: IAT Worship Experience (Monthly Worship Programme in Accra, Ghana), Christmas with Danny Nettey and Friends (Annual Christmas Concert in Accra, Ghana)

Upcoming Projects: *More Than a Song Book and CD –JULY 2010

Ace highlife singer, Daasebre Gyamenah aka “Ahoofe”, a name his fans gave him after the release of his hit song, “Ahoofe”, which literally means beautiful or the handsome one.

One other name that the singer has in his “portmanteau” that many of his fans may not know is Abubakar Siddiq.

Daasebre is a Muslim and Abubakar Siddiq is his Islamic name.

“Daasebre was born into Islam. His late mother was a Muslim who died when Daasebre was only five years old.

Daasebre was christened as Kojo Gyamenah and as a royal he later added “Daasebre” to distinguish himself from others with the same name.

Later on in his life he adopted the Islamic name in line with his faith.

“As a man of the people, Daasebre does not see why Christians and Muslims should be at each other’s throat over doctrinal differences.

And that is why he has separated his work from his religion to enable him to preach peace and morality to people from different religious backgrounds.

He was imprisoned in the United Kingdom for possession of drugs and was later acquitted of  the offence. He realesed an album after coming back to Ghana but has not shot up as was expected.

Born in Accra, Ghana to a family of nine, she is the last born of seven children to Mr Francis Arhin and Ms. Hannah Amoo who hails from Awutu Breku in the Central Region.

Diana attended the Winneba Secondary School and the University of Ghana, legon and studied Theatre Arts. She is a Ministrel in Miracle Life Gospel Center and the second vice president of the Musicians Union of Ghana.

She is also a co ordinator for Gospel Musicians in Ghana, Producer/Hostess of Peace Kiddy Time and the Proprietor of DD Business links. She is a song writer/composer and the lead singer of her band.

In 1993, Diana won the best gospel music award from ECRAG in Ghana. She also received a fax message from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association commending her music as of the best from Africa and a possible feature in their network was proposed. Other awards are Best Personality and Best Female Artiste 1997 and 1998 respectively by the King David’s Awards in Ghana.

Diana has recorded 6 Albums to date as well as 4 CDs. “ONYAME ASEM SU” CD was recorded in Europe in the AI.P.P Studios. Diana’s albums have produced worship songs, which flows into authentic traditional and highlife rhythms and medleys as well as modern combination of Reggae and other rhythms

She served as the Vice President of the Musicians Association of Ghana (MUSIGA) under the presidency of Alhaji Sidiku Buari and was voted President when his term ended.

She hopes to bring the much needed reform and professionalism to the music body.

Edyth was born on 9th august in 1982 in lagos, Nigeria to Ghanaian parents. However, she went to school in the Volta Region of Ghana where her parents hail from. She had her Primary and Junior Secondary education at the Keta Roman Catholic Basic School and then to the Keta Business Secondary  school.

Her interest in singing developed at School where she used to sing in the choir. She went on to sing in the church choir as a result of inspiration and motivation from her choir Director in school.

Edyth met Zapp Mallet, the ace music producer at a talent hunt show which did not take off. He asked to meet her and told her to bring along a demo C.D if she had one. At the studio, zapp listened to her voice and immediately he knew he had found what he was looking for, a female diva who sang in the Ewe dialect.

Then it began for her without hesitation Zapp went ahead to record Edyth and that was the beginning of a history in the making. I like the emotion in her voice and how she uses her voice structures. For a New Artiste she really has what it take to do bigger things. Zapp said of her.

Edyth writes some of her songs, a skill she’s working on intensely and hopes to enroll in Music School to study Composition. She draws her inspiration from God and her mother. Miss Victoria Montey, a  nurse  at the Wa General Hospital, Ghana.

Her debut album is a cross of different genres and she sings in Ewe and English. It was recorded at the Title Track studios under the stem supervision of Zapp. She dedicates this album to her father  William Genegal who died in Lagos in March 2008  

The official name of Josh Laryea is Joshua Alphonso Tetteh Cheataa-Laryea. He is a Ghanaian, born on 15th June in Accra. He hails from Gbese a suburb in Accra. Josh is an old student of Accra Academy and Apam Secondary School.

He offered his undergraduate studies at the Central University College. He is just about completing his Thesis in the Master of Philosophy in Religious Studies program in this same institution.

He is a Pastor of the International Central Gospel Church ( I.C.G.C Christ Temple Assembly).
Josh Laryea was the Assistant Chaplain of the Central University College from 2000-2006
where he also lectured Christian Perspective on Management in the School of Business Management and Administration.

Presently he is the Faculty Officer of the School of Theology and Missions at the Central University College.

Josh was born with the gift of singing, which was spotted at the age of 10.
The gift was unearthed on campus where he led the Jama groups (fun groups) of both Accra Academy and Apam Secondary School. As a matter of fact his daddy robbed on him a lot. Josh’s father was a led praise and worship for several years.

After Josh got born again in 1991, he started cultivating this gift with commitment, dedication and hard work and this is how far Lord has brought him.

Josh released his first album “His Resurrection Power” in 1992. This was well patronized by Canadian Churches and Universities due to the style and flavour of the songs on the album.

He had to wait for about two more years to release the next album “Praise Power in 94”.

Josh then waited for three more years to learn more about the industry and also listen to divine instruction from the Lord.

In 1997, Josh then released the third album dubbed “Ye tietia wo so” in the Akan dialect which literally means “we walk over you’. This statement was actually referring to walking over every activity of the devil as well as any negative circumstance of life, reassuring Christians of their victory in Christ Jesus.

This album became a major hit in Ghana and many neighboring African countries like Togo, Benin and La Cote’ D’viore. It was also patronized in Canada and the USA mostly in the African Communities.



Josh’s fourth album was released in 2002 dubbed “Halleluyah Africa”, this album re-echoes the fact that it is not over with Africa yet, that God is raising gallant men and women who would bring Africa from obscure places into the lime light. Some of the songs on this album were translated and sang in French. There were other languages like two of Nigeria’s most popular dialects Yoruba and Ibo, which took Josh’s ministry another level.

The recent album of Josh Laryea made lots of waves right from when it started enjoying airplay. Within two days of release one of Ghana’s major football clubs "Hearts of Oak" adopted the the title track “NGBOO” as their motivational song. Within two weeks of its release, “Ngboo” is being played on every radio and television station around the nation. It is sang everywhere in Ghana and the patronage is overwhelming.

“Ngboo” means “I will not die”. Josh emphasizes that you must not die until what God has written concerning you comes to pass. In other words God predestines every person and until they fulfill their destiny they must not die.

The new and current album of Josh Laryea "Overcomer" which was released in October 2005, is graciously doing well.The album has 12 tracks and is multi faceted in nature.The album has different styles and flavours and rich in content. It has 6 local flavoured songs and 6 western contemporary styles.Currently the album is enjoying alot of airplay on the TV and Radio channels all over the Nation.The hit track overcomer is now a house hold song in all the churches around the Nation.The Video Clips of the Overcomer and Medowo (I'll Love You) tracks have been reviewed as one of the best gospel videos that ministers to the soul & spirit.

Josh Laryea’s ministry has taken him many places and is characterized by grace and healing that comes from God’s presence. The one unique trademark is his stagecraft. His swift footworks on stage is something else. His admirers often wonder how he’s able to move his neck with rhythmic precision and pace to the beat of the song. The energy, joy and excitement that breaks forth from his ministry is amazing.

AWARDS

Ghana Music Awards: Winner - Gospel Artiste of the year 2005

Ghana Music Awards: Nominee - Gospel Artiste of the Year 2004

Ghana Music Awards: Nominee - Gospel Song of the Year 2004 (Ngboo)

Ghana Gospel Music Award: Nomineee - Gospel Artiste of the Year 2003

Ghana Gospel Music Award: Nominee - Praise Song of the Year 2003

Ghana Music awards: Winner - Record of the Year - 2009

Today Josh Laryea is a household name in Ghana as far as gospel music is concerned.

Kojo Antwi after leaving school, started his Music career immediately by playing with Boomtalents. He was shortly after discovered and became the frontman of the then newly formed Classique Handels later Classique Vibes.

The authentic and energetic youth band, within a short period captured the ears and eyes of Ghanaians and the neighbouring West African countries.

The potential the band had and the early discovery by an international agent brought the band to Europe,where they performed with overwhelming success in several festivals in Denmark and Sweden alongside Reggae & African well known Stars. The band was confronted with popularity and immigration problems within a short period of time. This brought about the disintergration of this wonderful band.

Kojo after a short while went solo. His first solo album >All I need is you < became a chart buster in Ghana. It was been played anywhere music sounds in the country. This album gave him the encouragement to continue and to become what he is today. THE Nr. 1 MUSIC STAR OF GHANA SINCE 1989.

Today, Kojo´s popularity in Ghana cannot be described with words alone. Series of awards, Nr. 1 hits in any Music charts around the country with any album he releases, nonstop airplays, TV shows in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo, Senegal and U.T.N.A.,(United Television Network of Africa), tells how fast his career is gaining grounds to cover Africa as a whole. He was currently nominated for the African Musician of the year 1996 held in Juli in Johannesburg, South Africa, only to be beaten by Papa Wemba.

Kojo has already made tours in Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Senegal, he is currently on Tour in Ivory Coast till end of March, and Burkina Faso, playing only at State Halls and Stadiums for thousands of people. In Ghana any performance with the star gets sold-out.

He was invited direct from Ghana in ´93 as the aspiring star of Africa for the famous African Festival in Delft, Holland. He also passed through Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany and the U.K. performing upon the invitation of the African Societies thus making this tours more African than European.

It is time to get out from the national into the intercontinental market, the world should hear more about real live, love, happines, agony and poverty down in Africa.<< Kojo said.

Kojo plays Reggae with lots of African influences in the Lovers Rock style and Roots Reggae alongside authentic African songs. He sings in both English and vernacular. He has lady dancers, lady background singers and top Musicians who have worked with international Stars like Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba. He has a Master Saxophone player from Sierra Leone.