Okraku Mantey

Big Joe Frazier Highlights Okraku-Mantey’s Impact On His Music Career
08 Aug

Big Joe Frazier Highlights Okraku-Mantey’s Impact On His Music Career

Wontumi1Uncategorized,
Ghanaian hiplife musician Big Joe Frazier that recounted how Mark Okraku-Mantey the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture impacted his music career. He said on Joy FM‘s Showbiz A—Z that the Mark who was then the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Slip Music, the record label that managed him, put him on his toes to work harder. “You can imagine working with Okraku-Mantey. You’ll definitely do well. He is about 50 people listening to your music. Before Okraku would agree to work with you, it means he has seen something extraordinary in you. When I worked with his Slip Music,…
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Okraku Mantey Calls For Repositioning And Revitalization Of Highlife Music
22 Mar

Okraku Mantey Calls For Repositioning And Revitalization Of Highlife Music

Wontumi1Showbiz,
Deputy Minister for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mark Okraku Mantey, has emphasized the significance of Highlife's positioning in attracting artists to associate with the genre. He noted that the reluctance of contemporary artists to fully embrace Highlife music is influenced by the genre's image and perception. In an interview on Joy FM, Okraku Mantey pointed out that the brand image plays a crucial role in the showbiz industry, with younger artists often avoiding labels associated with being old-fashioned. He cited examples like Kelvyn Boy and Kuami Eugene, who incorporate elements of Highlife without explicitly identifying as Highlife artists. Expressing concern over…
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