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‘COVID-19 And Russia-Ukraine War Affected Everybody’ – Samini Weighs In On Hardship in Ghana
18 Sep

‘COVID-19 And Russia-Ukraine War Affected Everybody’ – Samini Weighs In On Hardship in Ghana

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Reggae dancehall artist Samini has offered his assessment of President Akufo-Addo’s performance, highlighting the effects of the world crises brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine on his administration. The singer expressed his admiration for the president’s efforts in governing the country and acknowledged the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic in the current economic landscape. According to Samini, the past four years have been particularly challenging for President Akufo-Addo due to global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, which have adversely affected economies worldwide. “I think it was an…
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I Was The Fastest Sprinter In Accra At High School – Samini
04 Sep

I Was The Fastest Sprinter In Accra At High School – Samini

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Reggae Dancehall musician, Samini has disclosed that he was among the fastest sprinters in Greater Accra during his days at high school. According to Samini, though he was good at playing football, he identified athletics as his best sport at a young age. The musician noted that during his days as a student in Junior High School, he represented his school in short sprints and was often among the top finishers in races. Speaking on Angel FM, Samini said, “When I was a student, I had an interest in athletics. Those who knew me when I was at Holy Family at Mataheko knew I was…
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KK Fosu Congratulates Samini, Kokoveli After GIMPA Graduation
31 Jul

KK Fosu Congratulates Samini, Kokoveli After GIMPA Graduation

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Ghanaian Highlife musician KK Fosu has congratulated his musical colleagues Samini and Kokoveli after successfully completing their studies at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). The trio, who had once formed a powerful musical group dubbed “Trinity”, made a tremendous impact on the music scene, dropping back-to-back hits in the 2000s. KK Fosu, who is very active in the music space, praised his colleagues for embarking on a journey of academic excellence as they look to impact the music space with their knowledge. “I thank God for guiding my brothers through this educational journey. I am delighted…
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It Feels Good Doing Music Full-Time Again – Samini
10 Jul

It Feels Good Doing Music Full-Time Again – Samini

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Ghanaian reggae and dancehall artiste, Samini says being on stage after three and a half years without having his mind on his books feels different and exciting. The ‘My Own’ crooner performed at the ‘Re-ignition Concert’ at the newly refurbished Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum in Accra on Friday, July 7, disclosed that it was his first major performance after completing Ghana Institute of Public Administration (GIMPA) earlier this year. “It felt great, it’s a good way to come back, it’s a good way to get started again after a three-and-a-half-year break of active music,” he told Joy Prime. The singer also emphasised that…
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‘I Am Back To Music’ – Samini As He Announces Completion Of GIMPA
12 Jun

‘I Am Back To Music’ – Samini As He Announces Completion Of GIMPA

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Ghanaian Dancehall artiste, Samini, has disclosed that he is back to focusing on his music career after pursuing his degree program at GIMPA. He said he had to put music on a break to focus on his academics; a vow he once made to his parents. Samini made this known in a post shared via social media. He said “4 years ago I decided to challenge myself to a promise I made to my own damn self after high school. That I would one day go back and do university education just to complete the journey if not for anything to make…
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I’m Sorry Not Because Everything You Are Saying Is True – Sarkodie To Samini
25 Jan

I’m Sorry Not Because Everything You Are Saying Is True – Sarkodie To Samini

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Sarkodie issued an apology to Samini after the latter revealed that the rapper ignored his requests to collaborate during a Twitter space discussion. In his apology, the award-winning rapper stated that the dancehall artiste's claims may not have been entirely accurate. In an interview on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Sarkodie explained that since Samini called him out, he will likely face criticism from other individuals for refusing to work with them. “I’m saying sorry, not because everything you are saying is true. I treat things differently from how people will treat things. “I wouldn’t call it pain because I…
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We Could Have Done A Better Job – Samini On Black Stars’ Official Theme Song
21 Nov

We Could Have Done A Better Job – Samini On Black Stars’ Official Theme Song

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Ghanaian reggae-dancehall musician, Samini, has shared his view on the official theme song for Black Stars chosen for the Ghana Black Stars’ campaign at the World Cup in Qatar. This comes only a few days after the Kentos Music Band with the blessing of the Ministry of Youth and Sports released the official cheer song for the Black Stars. Dubbed “Osey” the song is to whip up support for the Stars ahead of the games at Qatar, which commenced on November 20. Other artists, including Kweku Flick, King Promise, and highlife musician Akwaboah have also released similar songs for Black…
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Nana Akufo-Addo Celebrates Samini On His Birthday
22 Dec

Nana Akufo-Addo Celebrates Samini On His Birthday

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President Akufo-Addo has celebrated legendary Ghanaian musician Samini on his 39th birthday. The president’s official twitter handle posted; “Happy Birthday @samini_dagaati. Thank you for all your support. God bless. #Kpoyaka” This comes as no surprise as Samini openly supported Akufo-Addo’s successful bid for a second term in office. Samini was one of the few celebrities who endorsed the president and performed on NPP campaign platforms.
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‘Free SHS Has Eased My Financial Burden’ – Samini Confesses
27 Nov

‘Free SHS Has Eased My Financial Burden’ – Samini Confesses

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Evergreen music act, Emmanuel Andrews Samini, known professionally as Samini has echoed the significance of the popular free SHS policy of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during a virtual rally organized by the NPP recently. For this reason, he has asked Ghanaians to vote massively for Nana Akufo-Addo’s led administration during the December 7 polls. He said; ‘Free SHS is not for NPP or NDC. It’s not for any other political party. It’s for Ghana because every Ghanaian child is going to benefit. Every Ghanaian student is going to benefit if the school is for free; if SHS is for…
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Samini Performs For President Akufo-Addo – See Video
25 Nov

Samini Performs For President Akufo-Addo – See Video

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Dancehall artiste Samini had the rare opportunity of performing for the first gentleman of Ghana as he thrilled President Akufo-Addo at an event on Wednesday. Samini performed the campaign song, ‘Kpoyaka’ he composed for the president and New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of December 7 elections. The singer performed at the unveiling of the statue of the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma South Constituency, the late Theresa Amerley Tagoe, at Dansoman, Accra. Samini is one of the first celebrities to publicly endorse the president for a second term. See video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9CTd6MnOKI&feature=youtu.be
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