Day: June 24, 2023

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Unemployed man accused of stealing ECG core cable copper, remanded

A 31-year-old unemployed man who allegedly stole an ECG core cable copper has been remanded by an Accra Circuit Court. Mr Geoffrey Obuobi is also said to have caused damage to a core cable copper valued GHS1, 900, a property of ECG. Mr Obuobi, charged with intentionally interfering with the suppliers' distribution meter, causing unlawful damage, stealing pleaded guilty. The Court presided over by Mr Samuel Bright Acquah, after listening to the explanation of the accused person, entered not guilty. It, therefore, remanded the accused person into Police custody to reappear on June 30, 2023. The facts as narrated by Mr Paul Assibi Abariga, prosecuting, are that the complainant Mr Francis Quansah. is a staff of ECG, Roman Ridge, Accra while the accused person was a resident of Nima. The prosecution said the Accra East District of ECG had been experiencing rampant stealing of electrical cables in its transformers at Nima and its environs. It said on June 9, 2023, some copper cables were stolen from ECG transformer at Nima and they were replaced to give electric power to customers. The prosecution said on June 13, 2023, the complainant and a team of technician went to work on the same ECG transformer. It said when the complainant and the team left the place, the accused person went to the transformer and cut core cable I × 185 copper. The prosecution said the alarm was raised and the accused person was arrested by the people in the neighbourhood with ECG core cable 1 × 185 copper valued GHS 1, 900.00 in his hands, trying to run away. The accused person was handed over to Nima Police and later referred to the ECG for investigation. The prosecution said the accused person denied the offence in his caution statement to the Police.

Source: Ghana News Agency

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Ghana’s music generally lacks quality – Record producer Boachie-Ansah

Kofi Boachie-Ansah, a record producer and creative entrepreneur, says there is a general lack of quality in the music being churned out by Ghanaian musicians, comparing it to neighbouring countries. According to Boachie-Ansah, who is known in the entertainment industry as Beatmenance, the production of Ghanaian songs comes with low quality, which has hindered the growth of Ghana's music. He said this at the third National Music Summit presented by the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) as part of activities to mark World Music Day. 'If you compare the music we produce to music from neighbouring countries, there is a general lack of quality, with regard to low production quality. 'We need to be intentional about the overall quality of our music on the technical and creative sides,' he said. Beatmenace noted that many Ghanaian music producer do not get the right mixes to help improve the quality sound which he believes was a fundamental problem that has held back Ghana's music. He further stated that the lack of a strong music identity has contributed to the setback of Ghanaian music and believes that until Ghanaian artistes begin to learn about our music, this problem would persist. Beatmenance also urged Ghanaian musicians to explore various genres of music to make them versatile and learn more about music.

Source: Ghana News Agency

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Music sensation Kemidar takes listeners on musical journey with new EP

Fast-rising music sensation Obed Asamoah, known by his stage name Kemidar, has released his highly anticipated Extended Play (EP) titled 'Now and Forever'. Packed with captivating tracks, the EP is a well-curated musical piece for lovers of Afrobeats and also features a range of compelling songs that exemplify Kemidar's versatility and vocal prowess. On the EP, Kemidar unravels the story behind his rollercoaster musical journey and said this in an interview: 'The road to having a successful music career has not been easy for me, and I have had a lot of positive experiences to save in my locker. 'I would put the blame for any distress in my journeys on myself; I am responsible for my own life and success. This mentality helps me grip on to the certainty of breaking into the music scene.' Some songs on the EP include 'Alright,' 'Mokobi,' 'Favourite,' and 'Wavy' and according to Kemidar these songs would spark emotions of listeners. 'I wrote those songs to voice out people's feelings and my experiences as well. I would not deny the fact that I also wrote them to show people my dynamisms in creating good music,' he said. The song is available across all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Boomplay.

Source: Ghana News Agency

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Kweku Flick drops new Ghanaian-drill single ‘Rastaman’

Ghanaian music sensation Kweku Flick has released his highly anticipated first single of the year, titled 'Rastaman'. After thrilling music lovers with the melodious 'High' single, the iconic vocal sensation bounces back with Rastaman, which prior to its release had received massive social media attention. The song, produced by Ghanaian Stallion, is now available across various streaming platforms as Kweku Flick walks music lovers through his rough musical journey. The 'Rastaman' song traverses lyrically with a soothing hook as Kweku Flick dazzles with unique vocals, reminiscing about the ordeal of being a rastaman. The video for the song is captivating, as Kweku Flick showcases his acting skills in a well-synchronised piece that comes with beautiful cinematography and perfect imagery. Shot by renowned producer Solomon Agyei, the video tells an interesting story about the ordeals of people with dreadlocks, especially their encounters with security agencies. The song is available on all digital streaming platforms.

Source: Ghana News Agency