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Digital music marketing, fan engagements propel music career – Jonilar

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In recent times, stakeholders in the music business especially have realized and begun to harness the digital music market. Often termed as the new gold mine, the various digital music stores have provided platforms for musicians, producers and creators to sell their music digital to a vast audience across the world.

Even though Ghana and by extension, the African continent is yet to understand and adopt the concept, there have been a number of workshops by professionals to enlighten creative people. One of such workshops was the just ended GOME Awards Nominees announcement and workshop. The event which took place on June 15 in Accra brought together musicians and other stakeholders in the music business within the Ga Adangme parameters.

Blogger and Digital content manager, Jonathan Nii Laryea, popularly known as Jonilar urged artistes to inculcate digital music marketing in plying their music trade.

Jonilar

He said that the digital music stores where designed to sell and duplicate works.

He noted that most musicians and record labels missed out on the sequence involved with regards to music promotion after production. He made this submission at the just ended workshop organized by the GOME  Awards team.

indicated that music ought to be licensed ideally by music rights organizations (GHAMRO in Ghana or other online organizations) first. This, he said, was to protect the intellectual property and ensure equitable distribution of proceeds realized from its use.

He also stressed on the importance of growing their organic fan base and alternatively, boosting engagement online.

added that being a talented artiste alone wasn't enough to push the craft to success.

In this vein, he advised musicians to limit the manner in which they make their works free to download. He urged them to embrace the ‘new gold mine' and increase their fans' appeal to steer their music careers to fruition.

GOME Awards is an annual award ceremony that seeks to appreciate, encourage and recognize the efforts of the various corporate bodies, individuals, Hospitality Institutions and organizations within the Ga-Dangme entertainment industry for their contributions and support in the development of  Ga-Dangme.

The awards night is slated for August 3.

Here is the full nomination list for GOME awards 2019:

GA DAMGBE EVENT HOUSE OF THE YEAR

Kode 4 GH

Agidor Event

5 Koncept GH

No Joke Event

Menscort Event

Nonoonii Ghana

Halifax Entertainment

Hype TV

Enabort Entertainment

Ojekoo Radio

Billy Jane Event

Meshugah Event

Soo High GH

XCINDIN Media

 

AFRO POP ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Adolf Tagoe

Nii Funny

Kamelyeon

Sketil

Fanta Wan

BandyBwoy

Tsoobi

Joe Quaye

Luta

Apaatse

Susuma  Shado

Teshie Boi

 

HIP-HOP SONG OF THE YEAR

Toy Boy

Great Pikin

Cofee Walabi

Mingle X

Chymny Crane

Rhyno Iver

B Flame

Ga Boi

 

HIGHLIFE (ET MENSAH) OF THE YEAR

Nii Funny

Teshie Boi

De Man

Adolf Tagoe

Charlorson

Michael .T. Amui

Cina Soul

King Jerry

 

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Bliss Drum

Edmund Amarfio

Sire Choppenson

Dc Films

6 Miludo Media

Penyoyes Films

Dir Tee

Oris

Eddie Adjei

Nii Xowah

Kwaku Derrick

 

CHANNEL OF THE YEAR

Amansan Tv

Latenu Radio

Radio Universe

Obonu Fm

Tv Africa

A World In Accra

Z Tv

Amanie Fm

 

YOUTH ENTREPRENUER/ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR

Enoch Alabi Nyomowoko

Clement Ashia

Michael Dankwah Cofie

Epixode

Nii Marmah Mantey

Kelvin Moses

Naa .A. Lamley

Nii Konney

Nii Aryeetey Aryeetey

Dorcas Naa Atswei Komey

Bernard Bornaparte

Silva Naa Adjetey Koney

Gladstone .I. Kwawukume

Flex Ezontey

Article One Foundation

Kirk Will De Barber

Isaac Nii Kwetey Owoo

 

SOCIAL MEDIA (ONLINE) PROMOTER PLATFORM OF THE YEAR

Ganyobi

Greymotioin

Torsca Gh

Ga Damgbe Group

Kasapafmonline.Com

Gamashie Blogger

Ga Adafitswaa Wolo

Ghmusichype.Com

Ndh Media Consult

A World In Accra

 

GA DAMGBE GOSPEL ACT OF THE YEAR

Harry King

Donald Quao

Nii Soul

Tahulor Jesse

Klent Kell

Luigi Maclean

Bernard Ampofo

Raphael Quaye

 

TV & RADIO PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

Emma Addo

Nii Ayetey Amarh

Tete Wayo-Sampson

Naa Odey Adenku

Nii Odai Afotey Kofie

Nii Adjetey

Edward Nii Commetey

Manye Naa Tee

Nettey Akoso Nertey

Dj Eddibo

Naami Okine

 

COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR

Nii Oo Nii

Bismark The Joke

Ayi Kwei Sporto

Mjthecomedian

Nii Kpakpo

Papa Shamo

 

DJ OF THE YEAR

Von Nii Otto Cofie

Dj Mark D

Dj Sticky

Dj Xlim

Mc Versace

Dj Lastic

Dj Emma Addo

Dj 31st

Dj Wizzy

Dj Levin

Dj Networrk

Dj Kpo

Mc Barister

Mc Patience Quao (Too Cute)

Dj Eddibo

 

MODEL OF THE YEAR

Alberta Neequaye

Ebenezer Nii Odai Tetteh

Maxis Armah

Naa Lamiley Lamptey

Naa Aku Shika Tetteh

Abraham Stanley-Pierre

Dezerilla Dede Tetteh

Naa Koshie Lamptey

 

VOCAL POWER OF THE YEAR

Cina Soul

Apaatse

Luta

Kamelyeon

Luigi Maclean

Nii Soul

 

DANCEHALL ACT OF THE YEAR

Guchi Wale

Vybz Shella

Sean Taylor

Masaany

Kamelyeon

Vybz Flair

Luta

Tsoobi

King Zumm

Epixode

 

SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR

B More

Chapter Beatz

Spanky Beatz

Ronny Turn Up

Kofi Metta

Gmk

Trojan

No Joke

Skilis

Ugly Beatz

Jusina Play

Fairytale

Konfem

King One Beat

 

NEW ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Ben Hamms

G Money

Nii Yaw

Dr Pillow

Poundney

Edi B

Sqery

Mingle X

Fatozia

Merx Jagador

Euni Mello

 

PROMISING STAR OF THE YEAR (ARTISTE OF THE YEAR)

Kamelyeon

Nii Funny

Teshie Boi

Cina Soul

Ga Boi

Bandy Bwoy

Sean Taylor

Epixode

Tsoobi

Nii Soul

Clent Kell

Masaany

 

DANCE/CULTURAL GROUP OF THE YEAR

Dzuta Dance Theatre

La Dadekotopon Cultural Troupe

Ekome Feemo Cultural Troupe

Gbejeloi Cultural Troupe

Humble Stars

African Youth Theatre

Rockers Dance Crew

Telema Bii

Tsoobi Gmc

 

ONUKPA AWARDS

Gasmila

Adotey Titor

Dkb

Shatta Wale

Tinny

Halifax

Dj Lalu

Adjetey Sowah

Klala

Skrew Face

Story By:  Suad Yakubu

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KO7’s Name Appears In A Class Project For Ghana Institute Of Journalism(GIJ)

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Ghanaian Eastern Regions fast uprising musician, 's name has again appeared in a Ghanaian Institute Journalism school project.

 's name this time around appeared in a journalism school project on the end of second-semester exams of level 200 students studying Journalism at Ghana Institute Of Journalism.

The students were asked to produce a new paper article as their project work with stories from Current Affairs, Sports, Current Affairs and Entertainment.

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GET TO KNOW ABOUT KO7

John Nkansah, popularly known as KO7 , is a fast-rising artist from Kwahu Obomeng in the Eastern Region of Ghana, With his unique blend of highlife and afrobeat, he has quickly become a fan favorite in the region and beyond.

  KO7 Music started his music career in 2013 and has been on a steady rise ever since. He caught the attention of music lovers in the region with his hit song “Ya Socketti” in 2019, which showcased his catchy melodies and relatable lyrics.

 In 2019, KO7 Music won the Eastern Music Awards Best Collaboration of the Year award, and this served as a stepping stone for him to gain more recognition in the industry. He has also won the Kwahu Music Awards Artist of the Year in 2022 and 2023, as well as the Eastern Music Awards Artiste of the Year in 2022 and 2023.

 Some of KO7 Music's notable songs include “Gaza,” “Na Who,” “Style Biaabi,” and “Ya Socketti.” He also released a song titled “All Stars” in 2021, which featured all the top artists in Kwahu. This song served as a testament to his ability to bring artists together and create a hit song.

 Apart from his music, KO7 Music is also known for his philanthropic works in the community. He has used his platform to support various initiatives, including providing scholarships to students in his hometown and supporting the construction of a community library. KO7 Music has featured a lot of top artists on his songs such as Fameye, Obibini, Epixode, Luther now Luta GH, and many other top artists.

KO7 Music is a rising star in the Ghanaian music industry, and his talent and hard work have earned him a loyal fan base. With his unique sound and dedication to his craft, it is only a matter of time before he becomes a household name in Ghana and beyond.

 KO7 Music's hard work and dedication to his craft have paid off, and he has worked with various record labels such as Sent One Records, Wireless Moni Crew, and Team Success Entertainment. He is currently signed under 7Muzik record label and has been making waves with his latest song titled ‘No Fake' and enjoying good streaming numbers in the digital space.

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 2023 shows played by Ko7

1. OBOUBA FM EASTER AKWAABA BASH

2. ADOM FM KWAHU EASTER

3. AFC

4. Ghana tertiary excellence awards

5. Ko7 Accra invation  annual show organized by Team Ko7

6. Eastern music festival

7. The trap bars lunch

8. Eastern Music awards

9. XSSENCE party

10. Ponobiom & friends pool party.

11. Ghana talk radio street carnival

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1.       Poum fest

2.       Rep your jersey pool party

3.       Kwahu music awards

4.       Adom Kwahu Easter(in March).

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Jonilar Urges Ghanaian creatives to watch industry trends

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Jonilar Urges Social Media Platforms to Revamp Copyright Policies and Fairly Compensate ContentCreators

Ghanaian digital music expert  known in real life Jonathan Nii Laryea  has stressed the importance of understanding industry standards, pointing out that many talented creatives struggle due to a lack of awareness about some of the key aspects that could determine their success.


, who doubles as Ghana country director and brand ambassador for Uganda-based aggregator Omziki, made this known while speaking at the second edition of the Digital Music Education Seminar held on 23 March at the Okumah Executive Lodge in the Bono East region of Ghana.


The seminar, running under the theme bridging the Gap between Music Education and the Industry, sought to equip musicians and creatives with essential knowledge about the music industry.


Other speakers for the event included health professional and MC Yaw Ampofo Adomako, public relations expert Isaac Sosito, as well as broadcasters Gideon Kwame Sarkodie and Bretuoba Kwabena.


Jonilar noted that instead of solely relying on social media for support, musicians should invest in learning how to establish connections within the industry. He further urged local media to prioritise crafting radio content that educates creatives and reiterated his call from last year's event to the government and other stakeholders to invest in digital music incubator programmes in junior and senior high schools nationwide.

At last year's seminar,Jonilar also proposed a one-year tax break for media and influencers promoting arts, music, and tourism to bolster Ghana's creative and cultural sectors.


Ampofo, meanwhile, emphasised the significance of mental wellness for creatives,
highlighting its role in preventing unforeseen consequences, while Kwame Sarkodie advised musicians to cultivate business relationships with media professionals to enhance their visibility on radio. Sosito underscored the importance of improving communication skills and seeking professional assistance in managing one's brand. 


Speaking to Music In Africa, Jonilar said the event “has been very impactful,” adding that he was excited about the turnout. “It shows the zeal and level of commitment by musicians and creatives here to learning new ways they can advance their careers.”

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Michael Adjetey and Ebenezer Okrah Call For “Change” In Powerful New Single 

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In their latest musical collaboration, and Ebenezer Okrah have taken a bold step to address issues in African society. Their new song, titled ‘Change,' serves as a powerful call to action, urging Africans and Ghanaians to demand accountability from their political leaders. The artists emphasize that the failures of corrupt politicians should not be tolerated or excused, and instead advocate for a collective effort towards positive change.

At a time when corruption and political misconduct continue to hinder progress in many African nations, ‘Change' serves as a much-needed anthem for disillusioned citizens. and Ebenezer Okrah deliver an empowering message, encouraging Africans to take a stand against the rampant corruption that has plagued their societies for far too long. Through their lyrics, the artists emphasize the importance of holding politicians accountable and demanding transparency in governance.

The song ‘Change' highlights the artists' frustration with the lack of development and progress resulting from the actions of corrupt politicians. Michael and Ebenezer's lyrics convey a sense of disappointment, as they express the belief that Africans and Ghanaians deserve better leadership. They emphasize that the failures of politicians should not be an excuse for the stagnation of their countries; instead, it should be a catalyst for change and collective action.

‘Change' by Michael Adjetey and Ebenezer Okrah serves as a rallying cry for Africans and Ghanaians to address the issue of corruption in their respective countries. Through their powerful lyrics, the artists urge citizens to hold their leaders accountable and work towards achieving a brighter future. This song has the potential to inspire a collective movement towards positive change, empowering individuals to actively participate in shaping the destiny of their nations.

Ebenezer and Michael believe in hard work. However, they also affirm the believe that without God, nothing is impossible. They implore society in general to change from iniquities to holiness, for what shall it profit a man/woman, if you gain the whole world but lose your soul. “Change” is a clarion call for salvation, not only to the politicians, but to all humanity. So, going forward, if we say “OPUTUNUU”, you say “WA MA TSA K3 MI”. We've got to change inside y'all. Change MUST Come.  

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