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25 Feb

King Paluta For Artiste Of The Year Is A Done Deal – Okyeame Kwame

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Popular Ghanaian rapper and businessman Okyeame Kwame, has endorsed King Paluta as his pick for Artiste of the Year. In a Facebook post on Monday, Okyeame Kwame wrote: "Artiste of the year. Signed, sealed, delivered. And he is wearing the love equation by ok. Medaase." While he didn't specify which award ceremony he was referring to, many believe he’s talking about the upcoming Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). His post has sparked discussions about who should win the Artiste of the Year title this year. King Paluta is seen as a strong contender due to his hard work, popularity, and…

18 Nov

Alan Kyerematen Wanted Me To Be His Running Mate – Okyeame Kwame

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Award winning Ghanaian musician, Okyeame Kwame has revealed that he was approached by Alan Kyerematen, the founder of 'Movement for Change', to be his running mate in the upcoming 2024 general elections. According to Okyeame Kwame, Alan presented him with a list of 10 criteria that made him an ideal candidate for the role, which he found quite flattering including being a successful married man. However, after careful consideration, Okyeame Kwame decided to decline the offer due to the numerous challenges associated with a political career. The concerns, he mentioned included the risk of propaganda, security threats, and the intense…

04 Oct

Check Out 1992 Throwback Photo Of Okyeame Kwame, Quophi

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A nostalgic throwback photo of Okyeame Kwame and Okyeame Quophi, taken in 1992/93, has surfaced, rekindling fond memories of the duo’s early days in music. The picture, taken at the Kumasi City Hotel, shows them in their early twenties, just as they were beginning their career as a dynamic music duo known as Akyeame. In the photo, the two can be seen looking dapper in oversized suits, a testament to the journey they embarked on before eventually pursuing solo careers. Okyeame Kwame humorously captioned the photo, “Let’s all shout and say God has been good to us! But truth be…

08 Jul

Ghana’s Media Has Been Swallowed By ‘Californianism’ – Okyeame Kwame

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Hiplife legend Okyeame Kwame also known as Rap Dacta has made a staggering revelation that Californianism has swallowed the Ghanaian media. Speaking as a special guest on Channel One TV’s The Chat, Okyeame Kwame in response to whether he believes most of the young creatives are moving away from the Ghanaian way of doing things, mentioned that the media has been influenced by American culture instead. “It is just that the media has been swallowed by Californianism… Californianism is the Americanisation of global cultures. American cultures have taken over the world because their movies are so beautiful, their music is so beautiful,…

18 Apr

Okyeame Kwame Determined To Recapture Artiste Of The Year Title

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Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame is resolute in his pursuit of the coveted Artiste of the Year award, which he last won in 2009. Despite his 26 years in the music industry, he remains a force to be reckoned with in this year's Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), where his track 'Insha Allah' featuring King Paluta is nominated for Hiplife Song of the Year. Reflecting on his nomination, Okyeame Kwame, also known as Rap Dacta, expressed gratitude for the recognition, viewing it as validation of his ongoing musical contributions. However, his sights are set firmly on reclaiming the top prize. "It's a must for…

05 Apr

Okyeame Kwame Commends King Paluta’s Resilience And Talent Amidst Recent Success

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Okyeame Kwame has lauded King Paluta for his accomplishments, praising his resilience and talent despite years of underrecognition. Despite his tenure in the industry, King Paluta had not received commensurate acclaim until recently when he seized the spotlight with multiple hit songs and collaborations. His newfound recognition has endeared him to industry stakeholders and fans alike, culminating in four nominations at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards. Reacting to King Paluta's nominations, Okyeame Kwame said, "King Paluta has shown that God’s time is the best," attributing his success to unwavering determination and artistic promotion. Okyeame Kwame highlighted King Paluta's relentless efforts in promoting his unique…

23 Feb

Okyeame Kwame, Prince David Osei, Others Named As NPP Manifesto Committee

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Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame and actor Prince David Osei are some of the people chosen to put together provisions for the manifesto of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). They form part of the party’s sub-committee on tourism, arts and culture chaired by the Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante and the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) Akwasi Agyemang. Other members are former minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Catherine Abelema Afeku, Dr. Ama Boafo-Arthur, Prof. Issahatu Adam, and the founder of the Glitz Style Awards, Claudia Lumor. Others are Nana…

17 Jan

This Is Love-A-Thon, Okyeame Kwame Celebrates Wife On 15th Marriage Anniversary

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Celebrated Ghanaian musician, Okyeame Kwame has celebrated his wife, Annica as the couple mark their 15th wedding anniversary. In a Facebook post today, the Woso hitmaker showered praises on the wife of his youth for being a good companion and for her honest friendship in a decade and half. Okyeame Kwame said falling in love with Annica was the most beautiful, heartwarming, mushy, comfortable and friendly experience he has ever had. Read full post: "Out of all the experiences I have enjoyed and endured in my loooonnngg life , falling in love with you is the most beautiful, heartwarming ,…

21 Nov

Okyeame Kwame Meets Former US Vice President Al Gore

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Ghanaian musician and Climate Clock Ambassador, Okyeame Kwame, met with the former US vice president Al Gore in Accra during the 54th Climate Reality Leadership Training. The programme was held from November 13-15, 2023 in Accra, Ghana. The session which was led by Al Gore was one of the largest gatherings of scientists, experts and youth across the African continent providing overview of the latest climate science, existing policies, solutions and opportunities for advocates to make a difference. In a tweet, Okyeame Kwame expressed his excitement about meeting the former Vice President and appreciated his love for climate matters. Okyeame…

04 Nov

Disagree With Me But Don’t Insult Me – Okyeame Kwame To Critics

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Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame has expressed his displeasure about the barrage of insults targeted at him over the opinions he makes in public. The artiste has been involved in controversy over his statements concerning topics like marriage, religion, climate change, and nature. According to him, his recent outspokenness is a result of his passion for Ghana and pan-Africanism. He stated that he doesn't mind people disagreeing with him, but he's upset about personal insults. Speaking in an interview with Graphic Showbiz, Okyeame Kwame explained that he doesn't think Ghanaians are hostile to his opinions. He added that he is fine with people disagreeing with…