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Honoring A Legend: DJ Lord OTB Marks Castro’s Birthday With Essential Mix
Award-winning Ghanaian DJ, DJ Lord OTB, has paid tribute to the late Ghanaian Hiplife artist and musician, Castro, on what would have been his birthday. Born Theophilus Tagoe on May 1st, 1982, Castro was known for his energetic performances and hit songs that dominated the Ghanaian music scene.
Castro’s career came to a tragic end on July 6th, 2014, when he and a lady named Miss Janet Bandu reportedly drowned in a jet ski accident in the Ada Estuary while on holiday with the Gyan brothers. Despite extensive search efforts, Castro’s body was never found, leaving his family, friends, and fans devastated.
To commemorate Castro’s birthday and honor his musical legacy, DJ Lord OTB curated a special mix titled “This Is Castro.” The mix features some of Castro’s most popular hits that once lit up dance floors across the country. From “Seihor” to “African Girls,” DJ Lord OTB’s mix serves as a nostalgic reminder of Castro’s impact on the Ghanaian music industry.
The “This Is Castro” mix pays tribute to a talented artist whose music continues to be cherished by fans, even years after his untimely passing. Through his essential mix series, DJ Lord OTB ensures that Castro’s memory lives on, allowing new generations to appreciate his timeless music.
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My Mum Asked Me To Give All My Panties To Efia Odo – DJ Azonto
Ghanas Amapiano King Mark Kwesi Arthur popularly known as DJ Azonto has made another revelation regarding his choice in women outfits.
According to the “Fa No Fom” hitmaker, his mum has recently raised concerns too, and as part of that consideration he has been asked to give his panties and ladies underwears to Efia Odo and other female friends.
DJ Azonto who is currently promoting his latest single “You Go Explain Taya” was recently seen sharing panties in a viral video inside Wontumi Station.
Commenting on this viral video, DJ Azonto claims:
“I have a lot of ladies outfits which obviously I am not going to wear all so I’ve stated sharing some and looking forward to give Efia Odo’s share to her”.
He further expressed his feelings for Efia Odo, and assures her more goodies if she agrees to go on a date with him.
You can stream and watch Dj Azonto’s latest release, “You Go Explain Taya” visuals below.
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King Paluta Storms Germany And Italy With Electrifying Performance
Telecel Ghana Music Awards – TGMA nominee; King Paluta, who has been making waves with back-to-back hits since last continues to emerge as a top Ghanaian artiste.
He remains one of the hottest sensation this year, dominating the music chart with his trendy songs.
Being peaked by industry gurus and music lovers as the Best New Artiste for this year’s TGMA25, he has double up to earn four (4) nominations for the 5th edition of Ghana Music Awards – USA.
King Paluta has made significant strides in his career with endless performances both local and international.
He recently gave an outstanding performance at the just ended Accra In Dusseldorf in Germany.
The journey continued for the young champ as he gave and electrifying performance in Hamburg, Germany on the 26th of April, 2024 and followed up to Reggio Emelia, Italy the next day where he gave the audience a performance of their life time.
This is not the end of greatness for King Paluta as he is poised to win more awards and take on more international shows.
Check below for some of his electrifying performance in Germany and Italy.
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Asakaa Boys And Gyakie Set To Headline DMV Party In The Park
The DMV Party in the Park, the highly anticipated outdoor event celebrating Afrobeats music and culture, is gearing up for its third edition with an electrifying lineup that promises to captivate Patron. Organized by StarBuzz Media, this year’s event will take place at The Bullpen in Washington DC on Sunday, July 14th.
Headlining the event are the ever blazing group, Asakaa Boys from Kumasi , who have taken the music scene by storm with their drill music and energetic performances. Joining them is the sensational singer Gyakie. In addition to the headliners, the lineup boasts of other talented artistes , including Sefa, Mr Drew, Lasmid, Kofi Mole, Rison, and Offei Music. These artists are known for delivering unforgettable performances that showcase the richness of African music.
Keeping the energy high throughout the day will be a lineup of talented DJs, including DJ K Crack, DJ Micsmith, DJ Aroma, TeaBee, and many others.
According to the organizer, Mr. Charles “Mc Coaches” Adu-Koranteng, this lineup was carefully curated to provide attendees with an unforgettable experience. “We wanted to bring together a diverse group of artists who represent the best of Afrobeats music,” said Mr. Adu-Koranteng. “We’re also planning some surprises, so patrons can expect even more excitement on the day of the event.”
The DMV Party in the Park has quickly become the biggest outdoor Afrobeats event in the DMV Area, drawing crowds from across the State with its electrifying performances and vibrant atmosphere. Previous editions have seen acclaimed artists like Sarkodie and King Promise take the stage, solidifying the event’s reputation as a must-attend celebration of African music and culture.
Tickets for the DMV Party in the Park are available here;
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Newboy Star Drops Emotions In Heartfelt Single “Odo Mpaso”
Fast rising highlife star Newboy Star has released an emotional love song for his music lovers titled “Odo Mpaso” which translates to English as “Lovers Bed”
The “Fameko” hitmaker who is gradually becoming people’s favorite due to his soothing lyrics and message seem to have a lot for fans.
Newboy Star on this jam sparks love and emotional vibes in a well-curated Highlife rhythm.
The song, produced by multiple award winning producer, WillisBeatz, samples the sound of the 90’s highlife vibe with some modern instruments infused to create a beautiful rhythm.
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Maadwoah Bags Nomination For Emerging Artist Of The Year At GMA-USA 24
It’s the dawning of a new era for gospel’s latest queen, Maadwoaah after successfully bagging her first nomination in her career as the Emerging Artiste of The Year at the 2024 Ghana Music Awards USA.
It came as not much of a surprise and a met expectation as the ‘Obi Ntese Wo’ hitmaker swept the length and breadth of the country since its release.
On the nomination, Maadwoaah said, “I’m truly thankful to God. the board of the Ghana Music Awards USA and all key industry players who found me worthy of these nominations.”
“I’m eternally grateful also to my family, friends, management team, fans, loved ones and everyone who has supported Maadwoaah and the brand from day one,” she stated.
The awards, organized by entertainment agency Don’s Music Production, were created to recognize and honor the accomplishments of Ghanaian musicians in the diaspora and to promote Ghanaian music on the global music scene.
The nominees were announced in a variety of categories, including Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Highlife Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Song of the Year, Artiste Of The Year, and USA-based Best Gospel Song.
“The awards were created to give Ghanaian artistes access to a global marketplace where they can collaborate with other international artistes, learn about music trends, sell their music, and gain other advantages”. The organizers revealed.
This year’s ceremony will reward outstanding musical works released between 1 January and 31 December 2023.
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King Paluta Bags Four Nominations At The 5th Edition Of Ghana Music Awards USA
Nominations for the Ghana Music Awards USA by US-based entertainment agency Don’s Music Production has finally been announced.
This year’s ceremony will reward outstanding musical works released between 1 January and 31 December 2023.
Ghanaian music icon King Paluta confirmed his position in world music again by bagging four nominations for this year’s Ghana Music Awards USA.
King Paluta has been one of the biggest breakout stars in the year of review, churning out some timeless hit tunes.
Some of the hit singles released includes Yahitte, the remix featuring all stars and re-remix with Kuame Eugene, Sika Aba Fie, Aha Akye and Aseda.
He has worked harder to earn a spot in the heart of music patrons and was recently nominated for this year’s edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards – TGMA.
The ‘Aseda’ hitmaker grabbed nominations as follows:
- New artiste of the year
- Best collaboration of the year
- Hiplife/Hip hop artiste of the year
- Most popular song of the year
Below is the full list of nominees:
Artist of the Year (GH)
- King Promise
- Nacee
- Amerado
- Sarkodie
- Stonebwoy
- Kuami Eugene
- Black Sherif
- Piesie Esther
- Diana Hamilton
- Shatta Wale
Reggae/Dancehall Artist of the Year (GH)
- Stonebwoy
- Shatta Wale
- Samini
- Epixode
- Ras Kuuku
New Artist of the Year (GH)
- Olivetheboy
- Banzy Banero
- Seven KiZs
- DSL
- King Paluta
- Kwesi Amewugah
- Oseikrom Sikanii
- Maya Blu
Gospel Artist of the Year (GH)
- Nacee
- Joyce Blessing
- Mabel Okyere
- Piesie Esther
- Diana Hamilton
- Joe Mettle
- Perez Muzik
- Kofi Owusu Peprah
- MOG Music
- Sonnie Badu
Hiplife/Hip Hop Artist of the Year (GH)
- Black Sherif
- Sarkodie
- Medikal
- King Paluta
- Jay Bhad
- Amerado
- Oseikrom Sikanii
- Strongman
Highlife Artist of the Year (GH)
- Abiana
- Akwaboah
- Kuami Eugene
- Kofi Kinaata
- Amakye Dede
- Fameye
- Sista Afia
Rapper of the Year
- Sarkodie
- Amerado
- Strongman
- Medikal
- Eno Barony
- Lyrical Joe
- Kwesi Amewuga
- Okyeame Kwame
- FimFim
- Kweku Smoke
Most Popular Song of the Year (GH)
- ‘Aseda’ – Nacee
- ‘Terminator’ – King Promise
- ‘Goodsin’ – Olivetheboy
- ‘Hossana’ – Banzy Banero
- ‘Kweku Ananse’ – Amerado
- ‘Yahitte Remix’ – King Paluta ft Kuami Eugene
- ‘Case Remix’ – Mr Drew ft. Mophty
- ‘Into the Future’ – Stonebwoy
- ‘You Dey Feel the Vibe’ – FRA! ft. Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta
- ‘Monica’ – Kuami Eugene
- ‘Effiekuma Love’ – Kofi Kinaata
Best Collaboration of the Year (GH)
- ‘Broken heart’ – DJ Vyrusky ft. Kuami Eugene
- ‘Yahittie Remix’ – King Paluta ft. Kuami Eugene and Andy Dosty
- ‘Kweku Ananse Remix’ – Amerado ft. Fameye
- ‘Likor’ – KiDi ft. Stonebwoy
- ‘Case Remix’ – Mr Drew ft Mophty
- ‘You Dey Feel the Vibe’ – FRA! ft. Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta
- ‘Manodzi’ – Stonebwoy ft. Angelique Kidjoe
- ‘Incoming’ – Shatta Wale ft. Tekno
- ‘Till We Die’ – Sarkodie ft. Ruger
- ‘Cryptocurrency’ – Kuami Eugene ft. Rotimi
- ‘Odo’ – Jay Bahd ft. Sky face SDW
Gospel Song of the Year (GH)
- ‘Aseda’ – Nacee
- ‘Anuonyam’ – Mabel Okyere
- ‘Victory’ – Joyce Blessing
- ‘Mo’ – Piesie Esther
- ‘Style Biaa Bi’ – Great Ampong
- ‘Show them’ – Ewura Abena
- ‘You Dey feel the vibe’ – The band FRA ft. Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta
- ‘Mi Le’ – Luigi Maclean
- ‘Wala Ts3’ – Perez Musik
- ‘Awieye Pa’ – Empress Gifty
- ‘My Confidence’ – Sonnie Badu
Highlife Song of the Year (GH)
- ‘My Darling’ – Akwaboah ft. Kwabena Kwabena
- ‘Adoley’ – Camidoh
- ‘Vero’ – Kelvyn Boy
- ‘Overthinking’ – Kofi Kinaata
- ‘Questions’ – Fameye
Songwriter of the Year (GH)
- Nacee
- Fameye
- Mabel Okyere
- Piesie Esther
- Amerado
- Kofi Kinaata
- Sarkodie
- Walats3
- Ewura Abena
Emerging Artist of the Year (USA)
- Akostik
- Baaba Lin
- Brother Ishmael
- Soul Nana
- Rie Osei
- Maadwoaah
- Offei
- Gina Idan
- Franca Asare
- Kophy Kay
New Artist of the Year (USA)
- Ama Ka’rin
- Juliet Duodu
- Ade3f3 Kwakye
- Esaaba Haizel
- Juicee
- Rev. Edmund Eghan
- Lady Rhoda
- Officer Sammy Young
- Ohemaa Daystar
Female Artist of the Year (USA)
- Elizha
- Herty Corgie
- Rosey
- Mz Nana
- Royal Mama
- Cee Music
- Rita Queen Music
- Dr Ama Kutin
Male Artist of the Year (USA)
- Enoch Boateng
- Daniel Nettey
- Jay Baba
- Nee Oseye Ade Leke
- Jamin Beats
- Toowan8
- Nana NYC
- Nii Addo
Best Gospel Song of the Year (USA)
- ‘Yeshua’ – Daniel Nettey
- ‘My Journey’ – Herty Corgie
- ‘I’m Grateful’ – Pen & Jeff
- ‘Destiny’ – Eme B
- ‘SHIDAA’ – Basil Larkai
- ‘His Name’ – Rosey
- ‘Ayeyi Ntoma’ – Officer Sammy Young
- ‘Take All the Glory’ – Royal Mama
- ‘He Paid It All’ – Melody Frempong
- ‘Adom’ – Cee Music ft. DDT
- ‘Eye Adom’ – Dr Ama Kutin
Gospel Artist of the Year (USA)
- Enoch Boateng
- Daniel Nettey
- Herty Corgie
- Nii Addo
- Mz Nana
- Royal Mama
- Melody Frempong
- Cee Music
- Rev GraceMan
- Rita Queen Music
Best Male Vocalist of the Year (USA)
- Enoch Boateng
- Daniel Nettey
- Dreamz
- Mr. Ampossible
- Edd Agyapong
- Offei
- Rev. Edmund Eghan
- Rev GraceMan
Female Vocalist of the Year (USA)
- Elizha
- Baaba Lin
- Eme B
- Herty Corgie
- Melody Frempong
- Cee Music
- Rita Queen Music
- Dr Ama Kutin
Afro Pop/Afro Beats Song of the Year (USA)
- ‘Bad Love’ – Elizha
- ‘Saa’ – Dreamz ft Strongman
- ‘Don’t Pressure Me’ – Ghosh Man
- ‘Sugar’ – Emperor T-Jiga
- ‘Money’ – Jay Baba
- ‘2 x 2’ – Offei
- ‘Blessings’ – Jamin Beats
- ‘Your Love’ – Toowan8
- ‘Ebi You I Want’ – Qwame New King
Best Rapper of the Year (USA)
- Koo Kusia
- Ghosh Man
- K Rocks
- Ghana Starr
- Toowan8
- WALIY AbouNamarr
Most Popular Artist of the Year (USA)
- Herty Corgie
- Jamin Beats
- Rev GraceMan
- Toowan8
- Nana NYC
- Jay Hover
- Cee Music
- Nii Addo
Best DJ of the Year (USA)
- DJ TECH
- DJ GNYCE
- DJ AK47
- Wavy Bunch Sound
- Mixmaster Berto
- DJ E’Love
- DJ Alongay
- Mr. Praiz
- DJ Killer Fingers
- DJ THUNDER
Producer/Sound Engineer of the Year (USA)
- Odiifuo Theo
- Mizter Okyere
- Jamin Beats
Music Video of the Year (USA)
- ‘Ayeyi Ntoma’ – Officer Sammy Young Soul Nana
- ‘Problems’ – 2Shyy
- ‘My Journey’ – Herty Corgie
- ‘His Name’ – Rosey
- ‘Ayaya’ – Offei
- ‘King of Kings’ – Rev. Edmund Eghan
- ‘Eye Adom’ – Dr. Ama Kutin
- ‘He Paid It All’ – Melody Frempong
- ‘Kwana Abue’ – Alice KD
- ‘Bad Love’ – Elizha
Highlife Song of the Year (USA)
- ‘GIVE ME CHANCE (Ma me kwan)’ – Ade3f3 Kwakye
- ‘Problems’ – 2Shyy
- ‘Nyae Da’ – K ROCKS
- ‘Atia’ – C Burn
- ‘Maame Ama’ – Mizter Okyere
- ‘Yaa Mansa’ – Qwame New King
- ‘Ye Yilli’ – Mr. Ampossible
- ‘Atiaa’ih’ – Kojo Black
Highlife Artist of the Year (USA)
- Official Ebo
- MR MUZIK MENSAH
- Ade3f3 Kwakye
- Jay Baba
- Kojo Black
- Toowan8
Best Collaboration of the Year (USA)
- Dreamz ft. Nana NYC
- Baabalin
- Eme B
- Ghosh Man
- Basil Larkai ft. Perez Muzik
- Mizter Okyere ft. Kofi Kinaata
- Gifty Karie ft. Rita Queen
Overall Artist of the Year for the Last 5 Years (USA)
- Nana NYC – 2020
- Jay Hover – 2021 & 2023
- Jamin Beats – 2022
- Millicent Yankey – 2021
- Herty Corgie – 2022
- Cee Music – 2023
Hiplife/Hip Hop Artist of the Year (USA)
- MR MUZIK MENSAH
- Jay Baba
- K ROCKS
- Toowan8
- FnF
Afropop/Afrobeats Artiste of the Year (USA)
- Elizha
- Baabalin
- Jamin Beats
- Toowan8
- Qwamenew King
- Jay Baba
- K. Rocks
- Ama Ka’rin
Hiplife/ Hip Hop Song of the Year (USA)
- ‘Plan Plan’ – 2Shyy
- ‘Ayaya’ – Offei
- ‘Logoligi’ – C Burn
- ‘Back Again’ – K Rocks
- ‘Who Say Who’ – Toowan8
- ‘Fear Man’ – Nana NYC X Dreamz
Best International Act
- Ras Amankwatia
- SAMUEL SEY
- Berima Amo
- Rebbel Ashes
- Effs
Music Concert of the Year (USA)
- Let Your Judah Rise 23 – Enoch Boateng
- Over Flow 4.0 – Herty Corgie
- Royals Praise – Royal Mama
- Glorious Praise 23 – Melody Frempong
- Zamba Praise – Nii Addo
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DJ Lord OTB Receives Standing Ovation At Guinness Accravaganza’s 3rd Edition
The 3rd edition of the Guinness Accravaganza, an eclectic outdoor event blending food, games, fashion, and music, dazzled attendees on April 20, 2024, at the Untamed Empire. Among the star-studded lineup of performers, DJ Lord OTB stole the spotlight with his electrifying set.
Renowned for his exceptional talent behind the decks, DJ Lord OTB, the reigning Best DJ of the Year at the 2023 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, wowed the crowd with his signature mixes, earning him a standing ovation. The highlight of the evening came when DJ Lord OTB was honored on stage, commemorating his contributions to the event and the music industry at large.
The celebratory moment, orchestrated by Ghana DJ Awards founder Merqury Quaye, culminated in a memorable group photo capturing the collective spirit of the event. DJ Lord OTB’s presence and performance added an extra layer of excitement and energy to an already unforgettable evening at the Guinness Accravaganza.
Below are some highlights of his performance at the just-ended Guinness Accravaganza.
Appreciating the wins in life because they are worth celebrating at every turn. Thank you so much to @MercuryQuaye for this special moment that will always have a special place in my heart, and to @Accravaganza for creating a platform to honour DJs. See you at the 4th. pic.twitter.com/NsvR26OhDP
— DJ LORD ™️ (@DjlordOTB) April 22, 2024
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