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08 Mar

My Unromantic First Marriage Lasted LEss than 5 Months — Hammer

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Music producer Hammer, whose real name is Edward Nana Poku Osei, has spoken about his short-lived first marriage on D-Black’s show “Uncut.” Hammer revealed the marriage only lasted five months because they realised they weren’t compatible. He explained they had a child together before getting married and felt pressure to get hitched to avoid societal judgment. “We weren’t that in love but I thought things could work.” They had a small, traditional ceremony. Unfortunately, the lack of a strong romantic foundation proved too much to overcome. “We quickly figured out it wasn’t going to last,” Hammer said. However, on a…

16 Feb

Accra High Court Dismisses Copyright Lawsuit Against Hammer And Obrafour

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An Accra High Court has dismissed the copyright lawsuit against producer Hammer and rapper Obrafour, filed by Mantse Aryeequaye, the founder of the Chalewote Street Art Festival. Mantse had sued rapper Obrafour (Michael Elliot Kwabena Okyere Darko) and producer Hammer (Edward Nana Poku Osei) for allegedly claiming sole ownership of the famous ‘killer cut blood’ phrase used in the popular song 'Oye Ohene'. However, on Thursday, February 15, the case was struck out by an Accra High Court, presided by Justice John Eugene Nyanteh Nyadu citing technicalities. "The court observed that Mantse had filed separate claims against the producer and…

13 Jan

Mantse Aryequaye Sues Obrafour And Hammer

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Mantse Aryeequaye, the founder of the Chalewote Street Art Festival, has sued rapper Obrafour and music producer Hammer, for allegedly claiming ownership of the ‘Killer Cut Blood’ phrase in the popular ‘Oye Ohene’ song. In a writ of summons issued by an Accra High Court, the complainant, Mantse, had claimed that Obrafour registered the phrase as his own in the U.S in September 2022, without his permission or any rights transfer. He stated that until this development, he did not fault Obrafour and Hammer the producer of the ‘Oye Ohene’ song for adopting his popular 'Killer Cut' phrase derived from his spoken word piece without consent. Mantse said he…

09 Dec

Black Sherif Will Be Far Gone If He Ventures Into Other Genres – Hammer

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Highly renowned Ghanaian music producer, Hammer of the Last Two, has expressed his belief that the full extent of Black Sherif's musical prowess has yet to be fully revealed. Hammer, known for his expertise in the industry, commended the Kwaku the Traveler hit maker's rapid rise but suggested that there are aspects of his talent that are yet to be tapped. In an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM's Showbiz A-Z, Hammer praised Black Sherif's evolution but asserted that the artiste has hidden capabilities beyond the trap beats he is known for. Hammer encouraged Black Sherif to explore other genres such as highlife and afro-induced beats, predicting that…

05 Dec

Most Musicians Are Not Buying Cars With Music Money – Hammer

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Legendary music producer Hammer of The Last Two, has suggested a reason the creative industry does not usually receive help from the government and corporate bodies. According to him, a lot of people in the entertainment industry do not portray that they need help. He told Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM‘s Showbiz A-Z that these celebrities live profligate lifestyles unbecoming of people in need of financial assistance. He further stated that, most of these celebrities who drive in luxurious cars have other sources of income apart from music. “We are not displaying suffering to them. We are buying cars with…

23 Jan

Lucifer Has A Special Place In His Heart For Musicians, Be Wary Of Drugs – Hammer To Musicians

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Popular music executive cum businessman, Hammer, has admonished musicians to be wary of the negative lifestyles they adopt at the peak of their careers. According to him, Lucifer, who was once the greatest musician in heaven, has a special interest in destroying musicians, who he sees as competition after he (the devil) was cast out. Speaking during a discussion on Showbiz 360, the founder of the Last Two Group established that musicians shouldn’t give the devil an easy job by adopting all kinds of damaging lifestyles, particularly drug abuse. Hammer maintained that drug abuse is one of the tools that…