The Outlandish North2South Experience is a musical event that combines performances and a music seminar to thrill fans and impact musicians. The event is the official showcase of Dr Pushkin’s maiden album titled “Outlandish”. Initiated by Isolirium Entertainment, the event is a pre-cursor to a touring event meant to push Dr Pushkin’s brand around the world: from North to South.
Outlandish North2South Experience – Paul
Ghana’s Dr Pushkin, whose forte is conscious music mixed with a dose of life’s realities, is returning to Ghana in September. This time, the rapper who doubles as an AI expert will not only be participating in conferences that will impact the development of AI in Ghana and Africa, but he will also be holding two mammoth concerts in Accra and Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region. As a native of the Region, this would be the first time he graces a major event as a headliner. For the love of the game, Dr Pushkin will be joined by some of the finest musicians to rock the two events.
The Outlandish North2South Experience’ Accra – 9th September 2023 (Alliance Francaise)
The first event is dubbed Outlandish North2South Experience – Accra. It is scheduled for the Alliance Francaise in Accra. The event will give fans and patrons thrilling performances by Dr Pushkin and several amazing performers. Joining Dr Pushkin on his second time performing in Ghana will be the amazing vocalist Ataman Nikita – he doubles as a lecturer and ICT Administrator at the Bolgatanga Technical University.
Offering value for money, the eccentric Kwadjo Spiri will take fans through a repertoire of unconventionally deep rap songs. Teri Wiizi Justin, the crooner, will serve fans those danceable yet slow sentimental love songs. The thriving J. Kanjarga will also join the event from his base in Tamale to thrill fans in Accra.
3 Music Next Rated Nominees Rockcity, the Typical Bongo Boys, will bring the “Beer” from Bongo. As if that isn’t exciting enough, Bolgatanga’s most sought-after rapper, Soorebia, will be in Accra to exhibit the skill level of rappers from the Upper East Regional Capital.
Aside from the entertainers mentioned above, Tradey, aka Kofi Messiah ska the Teacher who can rap and sing, will journey from the eastern Region to treat fans to something very outlandish.
Outlandish North2South Experience – Accra
Aphee, the silky vocalist, will also mesmerize the crowd with the soulful music she is known for. Also billed to perform is the new kid on the block, Silky Pablo. He brings the Afrobeat vibes to a different level.
Goldganq representing Navrongo and Paga will again prove why they stand out as entertainers. With their impressive vibes, sound and vocals, fans should expect nothing but an amazing night of music from start to finish. The Outlandish North2South Experience in Accra is definitely a thrill for music fans.
Outlandish North2South Experience – Bolgatanga will be in 2 phases. The first will be on the evening of 15th September 2023 and the second will be on the evening of 16th September 2023. The first of the Bolga events will be a Music Seminar featuring notable music intellects from Across Ghana. This seminar is an Isolirium Entertainment & Savanna Multimedia initiative meant to give musicians in the Upper East Region insights into trends and the business of music in general.
Outlandish North2South Experience – Bolga
The next night, 16th September 2023, will be characterized by amazing performances by Dr Pushkin, Nikita Ataman, Soorebia, Bolga’s favourite “Chineseman” Nambawan, Saruata the ever-impressive Zongo boy, Alaptawan the Dancehall Diva, Fasetwo the boss of rappers and singers in Navrongo, Lod Cypid the hitmaker, B-Wayne the pride of UE, Jerry Kanjarga, Pandy the reigning Artist of the year (UEMA), and Gingsen, the skenging man.
Also providing mesmerising dance moves and twists will be the BWT Dance Crew. The Outlandish North2South Experience in Bolgatanga will be just as thrilling as the Accra edition.
Why the Outlandish North2South Experience?
The two events are meant to solidify the relationships between artists and create avenues for more collaborative works. We are mindful that record labels in our part of the world are disappearing, and artists are more and more expected to do everything on their own.
However, if musicians can access the business knowledge of the music industry and work more with other artists, their stature and experience will be built up to new heights.
Khaya Language Translation and Speech Recognition AI is an app dedicated to translating and transcribing African Languages. Since its release in 2021, the developers, Ghana NLP and Algorine, have strived to ensure the App sees more and more improvement. From user-friendliness to the quality of translations, Khaya AI has continued to improve. Due to consistent hard work, the App’s AI’s Yoruba text translator outperformed Google Translate in 2022.
New Languages Added
Building on the success of the App, the developers of the App have augmented its usefulness by adding more African Languages. Overall, the newly added languages will serve over 15 million Africans in Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Kenya – none of whom are presently served by tools like Google Translate.
Previously, it provided the world with Twi, Ga, Dagbani, and Yoruba Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) capabilities and Ga, Ewe, Dagbani, Twi, and Yoruba neural machine learning text translators. In the most recent update, Gurene aka Frafra, a Ghanaian language, and Kikuyu, Kimeru, and Luo (all Kenyan languages), have been added to the text translation system. The developers collaborated with the Harvard African Language School Professor John Mugane, who is Kenyan, to curate data and train models for the Kenyan languages.
This new addition is a testament to Algorine’s and Ghana NLP’s quest to ensure Khaya AI’s relevance remains unparalleled.
The Reason for developing the App
The app is to help preserve African Languages through advanced technology. Languages are going extinct by the day – this App is a sure way to teach Africans, African Diasporans, and anyone else who wants to learn to understand African languages. This will help ensure their continued use in everyday life.
Check out the impressive app’s Journey thus far via the link below:
For an artist whose forte remains social consciousness, one may be tempted to place love at the bottom of themes they may rap and perform about. However, the “Did you think” rapper surprised fans with a Highlife song.
The song has gone way past an audio recording and culminated in a very eye-catching video directed by celebrated Ghanaian Director Yaw Skyface.
It is not an everyday occurrence to get a legend like Ofori Amponsah aka Mr. All 4 Real on a song. It is therefore not surprising how Dr Pushkin went all love at this opportunity.
The music video is set in a beach house along the coast of Southern Ghana. Featuring some of Ghana’s finest models and video vixens, Dr Pushkin seeks affirmation from his lover as he conquers the world with hits.
The beautiful images complement the soothing lyrics of the musicians, birthing an impressive piece of the music video.
You Make Me Wonder is Dr. Pushkin’s first fusion with the Highlife Genre. As a rapper pushing an Afro-Fusion movement, the collaboration definitely furthers his quest to not only be a stellar performer but a versatile one – someone who appreciates multiple genres and moods.
This song is off Dr Pushkin’s Outlandish album recently released across all digital platforms.
As a convention, Hajia Police has for the past few years blessed the Islamic Community and the general populace with Ramadan tunes and this year is no different. To help in the spiritual journey and to remind each and every Muslim of their sacred commitment and call to do good and provide for the less privileged; the Afro-Islamic Genre originator has employed the services of Mentor Winner, Lynx Entertainment Signee and 24th VGMA Unsung Nominee DSL.
Hajia Police
Who is Hajia Police?
The Best Ghanaian female motor rider once again updates our playlists with this lovely masterpiece titled Al Wakat (Ramadan). The song entreats all to pray, forgive, give, and observe the holy month of Ramadan. The track is available in all digital stores and is accompanied by a video.
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is one of the most sacred times for Muslims. During this month, Muslims observe a strict daily fast from dawn until sunset. They are not allowed to eat or drink, not even water, during these daylight hours; they also abstain from romance, sex and have to abstain from looking at the opposite sex lustfully. Fasting is a private act of worship engendering nearness to God, but it is also a form of spiritual discipline and a means to empathizing with those less fortunate.
The meaning of Al Wakat
Al Wakat (Ramadan) is about educating all on the importance of fasting not only during the month of Ramadan, but all through life. Fasting makes one holy and maintains a relationship with God.
Are you curious about the Top 10 Musicians from Northern Ghana with the largest social media following? Northern Ghana is a cultural hub with a rich musical heritage, and over the years, it has produced some of the most popular musicians in Ghana. This article will overview the Top 10 Musicians from Northern Ghana with the largest social media following. From Fancy Gadam to Kawastone, we will explore their backgrounds, styles of music, and key achievements. Join us as we dive into the vibrant music scene of Northern Ghana and discover what makes these musicians stand out from the crowd.
In recent years, the Northern Part of Ghana has produced some of the most popular musicians in Ghana. These musicians have gained national and international recognition for their unique sounds and powerful lyrics. Among these musicians, there are ten who stand out for their massive social media following, which has allowed them to connect with fans across the world and spread their music beyond the borders of Ghana.
Criteria used by #thesavannaonline to curate the Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana
Thesavannaonline Top 10 Musicians from Northern Ghana transcends the “Northern Region.” Its search included artists from the Upper East, Upper West, North East, and Savanna regions. Not based on a quota system, we have analyzed a large list of dominant artists from all the regions and arrived at the Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana. Our search for the Top 10 Musicians from Northern Ghana is not based on followers on personal profiles but solely on their social media page following. It doesn’t include the following on individual profiles. The list represents a summation of followers on their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages and YouTube channels. While most artists are on all 4 platforms, most are active and dominant on Facebook. The musical styles of the artists also vary; thus, an indication of variety, as opposed to a segregated genre. This article is a sequel to another on the impact of followers and how artists can maximize gains from a large following.
Who are the Top 10 Musicians from Northern Ghana with the largest social media following?
After analyzing lots of data to find the Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana, we arrived at the following. It is worth noting that we do not intend to disrespect any artist by this Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana list. We are simply presenting numbers available on their pages.
1 – Fancy Gadam (903,000)
Number 1 Fancy Gadam
At number 1 of the Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana is Fancy Gadam. Fancy Gadam rose to prominence when he filled the Aliu Mahama Studium in Tamale in 2016. He subsequently owned the record of filling venues by staging events around the Country, including Accra, the nation’s capital. He has thus far released several singles and 8 studio albums. Notable collaborations by this impressive performer include Best Friend ft Stonebwoy, My baby ft Mugeez (R2bees), Only You ft Kuami Eugene, Langalanga ft Mr. Eazi, Hook Up Girl ft Kwesi Arthur, Kofi Mole, & Colours Man. He has also worked on Juju ft Shatta Wale, Fara ft Kofi Kinaata, Customer ft Patoranking, M Missami Ft Mona 4Reall, and others. However, Total Cheat Ft. Sarkodie remains his biggest nationwide hit.
A Typical Fancy Gadam Event
Fancy Gadam did not come at the top of the Top 10 Musicians from Northern Ghana by dint of luck. He has received several nominations across Ghana and outside. Some, he has won, and others, he couldn’t convert. Despite several nominations in different schemes in Ghana, his three wins at VGMA 2017 and 2018 remain the most impactful. He was voted the VGMA New Artiste of the year in 2017. In 2018, he returned to the VGMAs and won Song of the Year and Hiplife Artiste of the year. The musician celebrated his 10th year as a mainstream musician in 2022 with a huge concert at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.
His latest Music Video is Block and Delete.
Suffice it to say; his arch-rival made it to this Top 10 list.
2 – Wiyaala (800,000)
Number 2 of the Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana is Wiyaala. She is one of Ghana’s most energetic performers. Through the years, the Funsi-Based Ghanaian enigma has proven to be a thrill on every stage. Her mainstream career started with Touch My Body, a song that suggested a raunchy artiste in the making. However, she immediately strayed from that persona. She took on the character of an African Lioness whose sound is comparable only to greats like Youssou Ndour, Angelique Kidjoe, and Fella Kuti. Her prowess has been the soul-filled music she churns out and her impressive stagecraft. Often performing with a Live Band, she has mastered bringing something refreshing to each stage.
Despite starting in the Upper West Regional Capital, Wiyaala had bigger dreams. Looking to establish a national career, she made the journey to Accra to audition for “Stars of the Future” and “Vodafone Icons (mixed Edition) .”When her group (Black and Peach) won the Vodafone ICONS mixed edition, she was set for the world of music. After releasing “Wonkoa” as a Band, she left the group and started a solo career.
Wiyaala
Wiyaala has released several singles with three Albums. Tuma, her first album, was released under Echoe Sounds in Wa. However, her albums “Wiyaala” and Sissala Goddess, were released under Djimba World Records, where she is currently signed. Her singles include Make Me Dance, Touch My Body, Village Sex, When The Lord Get Us Ready, and Africa, among others.
Beyond music, the ever-smiling creative has had a stint on TV and Film.
Her Craft took her to the Hague African Festival in 2015 and the Afrikadey Festival in Canada. It has since been a barrage of festivals and exclusive performances worldwide. She’s performed at WOMAD UK, Shambala, Hull Freedom Festival, and several other international events. She also headlined the 15th London African Music Festival in 2017.
In 2018, Wiyaala was selected as one of BBC News’s “African Women We Celebrate.”
Even though she is an entertainer, Wiyaala uses her music and time to impact society. She has partnered on projects with UNICEF Ghana and the Government of Ghana in campaigns against child marriages, child poverty, and health and sanitation.
3Music Awards in March 2021 recognized Wiyaala as part of the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music.
The very talented musician plays the Guitar. She currently lives in her Hometown, Funsi, where she has started several community projects to impact the lives of Children.
Musically, Wiyaala is the real-life Osibisa and Angelique Kidjoe in one body.
Wiyaala Performing in Slovenia
She has won several Awards through this journey of music.
3 – Maccasio (489,700)
Number three on the Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana is Maccasio. Sherif Abdul Majeed, better known in music circles as Maccasio, is the most prominent rap artiste from the North of Ghana. Coming in at number 3, the rapper is entirely on the heels of his arch-rival Fancy Gadam. Maccasio is Tamale’s darling boy. His events are always as packed. He has ventured beyond Tamale and filled venues far away, including Accra.
He burst onto the mainstream sometime in 2014 with his “Boussu” album. Even though the buzz was good for an upcoming artiste, his subsequent works would earn him a spot in music from Northern Ghana. His second album, “Oshihila Nkpe” (2015), furthered his quest to dominate.
While preparing his third album, his rivalry with Fancy Gadam hit a crescendo. Fans were at each of both artists taunted each other. While Fancy Gadam’s fans suggested Maccasio could never fill the stadium, Maccasio’s fans thought otherwise. Eventually, Maccasio’s Peace Concert settled the score as the event in August 2016 was well attended by almost 20000 fans. Later in 2017, Maccasio again chose the same venue for his 2017 “Ninsala” album launch. He then dubbed the event “The Too Big Concert.” At the said event, King Maccasio, as some fans call him, brought in Shatta Wale as a gift to fans. As expected, the stadium was filled. The pretty boy rapper then marshalled his fans for the “Northern Explosion Concert” in Accra. It became the event that cemented his stature as the biggest rapper from the North of Ghana. This feat brought Maccasio to the limelight across Ghana. And his music began to spread.
In 2019 and 2022, Maccasio released “Zero to Hero” and “Glory” albums, respectively. Colossal launch events at the ALiu Mahama Sports Stadium characterized the two releases.
Maccasio has an impressive list of singles. The rapper has released Pad Featuring Morgan, Dagomba Girl Featuring Mugeez of R2Bees, Too Big Ft. Shatta Wale, Inside Featuring Zeal (of VVIP), and Work Ft. Kofi Kinaata. He has also released Make Am Ft. Shatta Wale, Ninsala, 69 Fans, Mma Ft. Ahmed Adams, That Girl Ft. Patapaa, and Lyrical Stamina Ft. Stone Brain, among several songs.
Undoubtedly, Macassio has given Fancy Gadam a good run for the money and fame; however, the numbers we pulled from their social media accounts have placed the Ruler ahead of the King.
4 – Teflon Flexx (131,815)
Number four of the Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana is Teflon Flexx. BornAkaateba Christopher Akanvarichaab, Teflon Flexx is Number 4. The young musician, who hails from Wiaga in the Upper East Region, rose to prominence with the release of No Foreplay in 2018. He later moved from his base in Tamale to explore promotional opportunities in Accra.
While in Accra, he churned out several singles that caught mainstream media’s attention. After releasing several singles, his first EP, Village Boy In Suit, set the next level for the fast-rising Afro Pop star.
Teflon Flexx subsequently scored several mainstream features with artists like Medikal, Kelvyn Boy, Tulenkey, and Dope Nation. He also worked with Maccasio, Fad Lan, Mani Mandela, Rockcity, and others from the North of Ghana.
By dint of hard work, Teflon FLexx emerged as VGMA Unsung Artiste for the year 2020. He has since released several singles with an impressive audience appeal. Even though he currently lives in Accra, he shuttles between the North and South of Ghana to push his music.
He has 2 EPs and several explosive singles to his credit.
Aside from being impressive with music, his fashion sense remains enviable.
5 – Wiz Child (91,208)
Wiz Child is number five on the Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana. Ahmed Mohammed Basir, known in music circles as Wiz Child, is a Ghanaian musician based in Tamale, the capital city of the Northern Region of Ghana. He is known for his unique style of music, which blends traditional Ghanaian sounds with modern influences. Wiz Child has released several songs and has gained a following in Ghana and beyond. Some of his famous songs include “Munla,” “Talanku,” and “Sapashini.” Wiz Child has also released several singles and featured on various songs with other artists. Some of his most famous collaborations include “Karimizik” with Ataaka and “Dab” with Maccasio. Additionally, Wiz Child has a strong presence on social media, where he frequently shares updates on his music and performances.
In 2021 he was voted the overall artiste of the Year at the Northern Entertainment Awards.
His latest song is Samba.
6 – Kawastone (87,836)
Kawastone comes in at number 6 of the Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana. Kawastone is one half of the defunct group Blackstone. The two are credited with being an integral part of establishing HipLife in the North of Ghana.
He began his music career in the early 2000s when his group released “Fe Ma No” and “N’Yura,” which remain iconic in the hiplife discourse. Kawastone, also known as Mohammed Abdul Rashid Kawawa, has released infectious music over the years. His ability to blend in with the trends and stay relevant has continued his music career for ages. He doubles as a radio/TV Presenter.
His most recent song is Pretending.
7 – Fad Lan (85,987)
Coming in at Number 7 of the Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana is Fad Lan aka the Young Bull. Fad Lan is a Ghanaian rapper and musician known for his unique blend of traditional Ghanaian music and contemporary hip-hop. He was born in the Northern Region of Ghana and grew up in Tamale. Fad Lan started his music career around 2014 and has since released several songs and albums that have gained popularity in the Northern Region of Ghana. Fad Lan’s music is known for its fusion of traditional African sounds, especially those of the Dagbamba ethnic group, with modern hip-hop beats and rhythms. His music addresses social and political issues affecting his community, and his lyrics are often in the Dagbani language. Some of his famous songs include “Din’kaa” and “Jungle,” both of which have received significant airplay and popularity in Northern Ghana. Fad Lan is also known for his energetic live performances. He has collaborated with other famous Ghanaian artists such as Fancy Gadam, Teflon Flexx, and Maccasio, and his music continues to gain popularity among music fans in Ghana and beyond. Iddrisu Maltiti Fadlan
The musician is set to release a 4 Track EP titled “Game Over” on the 28th of February. His last released song is “Amazing.”
8 – Ataaka (64,040)
Number 8 of the Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana is Ataaka aka Rap John Cena. Ataaka is a Tamale-based rapper who has proven to be a force. Regarded as one of the best rappers in Ghana, Ataaka continues to trend with his annual Review of happenings in the Northern Region through music. Even though the rapper is not the most popular in the region, his relevance is not to be downplayed. He featured Sherifa Gunu on Batoro, a song that remains evergreen.
Some of his most famous songs are “Ojoebo,” “Akye Saa,” “Wumbee So,” and “Pimpi No.”
His most recent song is 2022 Review.
9 – Sherifa Gunu (59,817)
Sherifa Gunu, aka Mama Africa, is number 10 of the Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana. Sherifa Gunu is number 9 on our list of Top 10. As an artist, she incorporates elements of traditional African wear and dances to give a thrill. Aside from her powerful vocals, her astonishing stagecraft remains her Forte. A typical SHerifa Gunu song is a fusion of traditional Ghanaian music with Modern Afro-pop.
Sherifa transitioned to music after winning the Northern Regional Dance Championship in 1998. She has since graced several stages, both in Ghana and abroad.
Some of her popular releases are; “Mbrantie,” “Salma,” and “Kelewele.” She has worked with artists like Sarkodie, Kuami Eugene, and Stonebwoy.
The musician has also received several awards and nominations in Ghana and internationally. These include;
Best Female Vocal Performance at the Ghana Music Awards (2008) Best Traditional Artiste of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards (2011) Best Music Video at the Ghana Music Awards (2012) Best Female Vocal Performance at the Ghana Music Awards UK (2018)
Aside from the above, she has been recognized at the Kora Awards, African Muzik Magazine Awards, and All Africa Music Awards, among others.
Sherifa Gunu’s music has also been featured in several popular Ghanaian films. She won the “Best Original Song Award” at the Ghana Movie Awards in 2011.
Her last release is Dokpeda featuring Ras Kuuku.
10 – Don Sigli (56,362)
The silky-voiced Don Sigli is number 10 on the Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana. Don Sigli is a talented singer and songwriter from the Northern Region. He has, through the years, carved a niche for himself with his soothing vocal performance. Influenced by RnB, the singer has, in turn, produced a sound that exudes traditional music from the Northern Region, Afro-Pop, and RnB. His mesmerizing stagecraft has also made him a favorite for people who love live performances.
He has several singles to his credit and remains one of the most respected singers from Tamale. Nsuhu Maya, Wumpini, and A Yi Bori Ma are among his most famous songs.
His last two Albums are Pagli, released in November 2020.
Wumpini is arguably Don Sigli’s most popular song.
11 – Soorebia (56,279)
We said Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana; however, there is number 11. Number 11 because, from our checks, Ataaka has two pages on Facebook. When the numbers are combined, he makes it to number 8; however, if it is just one page, he falls out of this list, making Soorebia Number 10.
In 2022, Martin Soore, known in music circles as Soorebia, dropped Bag of Rocks. It is an album that is inspired by the struggles he encountered as an emerging artist. The 3 Music Next Rated Artist of 2020 has been around for a while. His lyrical prowess and dexterous performance on all beats have earned him the respect of all who encounter him. Based and operating from the Upper East Region, the rapper has released several singles to the admiration of fans. The ability to thrill an audience who may not understand his native language, Gurune has set him apart from other rappers.
The rapper is credited with several singles and popular classics like Primus and Sunsure.
Aside from Bag of Rocks, his last significant release is titled “Keekee,” produced by Azkonnah.
Soorebia is set to host the second edition of his “Made in Bolga Festival.” Made In Bolga is an event that brings art, music, food, and fashion to the world from a Bolgatanga perspective.
You can check out one of Soorebia’s most famous songs below.
The above represents the Top 10 Musicians From Northern Ghana with an impressive following on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube combined.
In a spirit of giving and teaching how to fish, ExGlo Foundation once again stepped out into the regions. This time around, the beneficiaries were the Tamale Girls Senior High School in the Northern Region & Srafa D/A Basic School/community, in the Central Region. As an organization operating on the principle of meeting the real needs of people, the activities in these two regions were based on a needs assessment conducted earlier in the year.
ExGlo Foundation has previously been involved in paying school fees for students from deprived communities, donating school supplies such as tables and chairs for staff and students, health screenings and talks, career guidance, and equipment for processing raw materials such as shea nuts, among other things. The foundation continues to strive in diversifying its impact projects and supporting livelihood ventures.
Excited Students welcome ExGlo Foundation
ExGlo Foundation in Tamale
The needs assessment found that young girls in Tamale had a high tendency to start their own businesses after high school when they are not able to continue their education. However, with little to no skill acquisition, this desire did not always materialize for people who lacked financial resources. ExGlo Foundation was there to fill that hole by teaching these girls for free.
A Student of Tamale Girls SHS exhibit her product
ExGlo Foundation in Srafa
The situation for the Srafa community was different yet precarious. In a farming community, girls unable to pursue higher education join their parents on the farms to support themselves and their families; and given that farming is a seasonal occupation, the women become idle when the season is over. With most women being housewives, skills acquisition could put them on the path equip to financial freedom.
The Goodies ExGlo Foundation delivered
The ExGlo Foundation team visited these two regions on different dates; on the 12th of November 2022, students of Tamale Girls Senior High School received their skills training in Liquid Soap and Bead making.
The ExGlo team later travelled to the Central region on the 18th of November 2022 to visit the Srafa Community. The visitation was in 2 phases. The first phase was the donation of some essential needs of their basic school to facilitate learning as well as the provision of materials to enhance good menstrual hygiene. Items donated to the school included markerboards, sanitary pads, towels, soaps, African print cloths (to cover themselves with it in the washroom when changing), dozens of panties and a cupboard was delivered.
Pupils of Srafa D/A & ExGlo Foundation
menstrual hygiene items can be kept. ExGlo foundation also repaired the spoilt hand wash basin in the washrooms and fixed the markerboards as well.
The second phase involved the entire community, but primarily the women. They were taught how to make shampoo, liquid soap, and pastries, which was a huge success. The women were equipped with these skills to help them generate extra income to support themselves and their families.
This year’s Skills Development Training was sponsored by St John’s Hospital and Fertility Centre, Tantra Hill roundabout, as part of their corporate social responsibility, Best Western Premier, Accra Airport Hotel, and other benevolent people, ExGlo once again moved to impact lives. Special thanks to all who supported making sure these two programs were a success, especially Mr Michael Sandow Ali (the chairman of the board), Mr Abeiku Aggrey Santana, Prof. Joshua Y. Abor, Prof. Mrs Vera Fiador, and other family & friends.
Despite targeting the Central Region, Northern Region, Upper East Region, and Upper West Region for the Skills Development Training of 2022, ExGlo had to limit the number of locations to 2 due to financial constraints. However, the organization continues to seek support from the general public, other NGOs, and organizations to help execute this cause and reach out to more beneficiaries.
ExGlo has been dedicated to ensuring that vulnerable people in the rural areas of Ghana, especially the Central Region, Upper East, Upper West, and Northern Regions, enjoy access to decent education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihood projects to improve their lives. This mantle it has carried since 2012 has always been timely and ingenious.
This year’s Skills Development Program was coordinated and led by Ms. Nancy Abena Manko, the project manager for the foundation, with oversight provided by the Executive Director, Dr. Patience Aseweh Abor.
Volunteers for this year’s projects were;
Ms.Priscilla Wiah
Ms. Hannah Ampomah
Ms.Winifred Bakari Soale
Ms. Rahama Issahaku
Ms.Jennifer Yaa Andorful Wilson
Nana Tawiah Gaisie
Mr. Kwesi Ohene-Djan
Mr.Samuel Quansah
Mr. Moses Quarshie
Ms. Alberta Koffuah
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The maiden edition of the Trends Runway show was held in Tamale at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in November 2021. The night brought some delight to the city of Tamale. Generally, the organizers were impressed with the number of audiences who turned out for the program and the patience they exercise and stayed till the show was over.
One of the Accra-based designers expressed his joy and delightfulness at seeing the audience still glued to their seats as late as 12 midnight when people would begin to leave at about 9 pm in Accra when the show has not ended. The atmosphere and reception of the people of Tamale were a new experience for him and this overwhelming. According to him, this was an indication that they were really welcomed in Tamale with their fashion.
The missing vibe at Trends Runway
The missing vibe in the organization’s structure was the conspicuous absence of women. In an interview with Abdul Raafi Mohammed on Sanatu Zambang Hotspot Live, the organizers bemoaned the difficulty of getting women involved in working with them but they hope to improve upon representation in the subsequent editions.
Challenges faced by the organisers of Trends Runway
They also expressed some difficulties in training the models. They had to run shifts for the trainees because most of them were not regular and kept missing days in training. This made their work very difficult.
Talking of the sponsorship, the organizers admitted that, they had a tough time getting people and organizations to sponsor the program. They reiterated that most cooperate bodies would ask for sponsorship letters but when the letters are given out to them, they would decline to grant any sponsorship.
In organizing this fashion show, they noted that most of their sponsorships came from friends and family members, which was totally unacceptable and discouraging for the growth and success of the program.
One of the points that were also highlighted in the interview was the fact that designers are being limited by clients says Abdul Raafi. Fashion designers are not being challenged by clients to be creative and come out with their own designs. Clients come to seek services demanding replicas of dresses they see on the internet. But the panelist was of a different view. They said it was the duty of these fashion designers to educate their clients about the fashion business and the work they actually do.
Dope Guyz Empire better known as DND is Navrongo’s foremost musical duo. The 2 musicians have carved a niche for themselves with a constant release of heart-piercing and thought-provoking songs & lyrics. DND Rapnaygar and DND Alonzo make up this impressive music duo.
Their music is often based on their surroundings and the experiences. With this new song, the musical duo has once again highlighted what permeates in their turf – witchcraft.
While others may perceive witchcraft to be an abstract delusion, there is a wide belief in the super-natural in most parts of Africa, and for that matter Navrongo in Ghana.
What Dope Guyz Empire Address in their song ‘Kamulimulisign’
DND of the Dope Guyz
Without delving into what is traditionally thought to be witchcraft, the 2 creatives threw wit to a beat by suggesting forms of witchcraft. The sensitive nature of this thought-of-a-song is worth acknowledging.
Titled ‘KAMULIMULISIGN’, the song addresses some evil doings in our societies. It emphasises the fact that hatred, jealousy and envy are the causes and sources of human suffering, and these bad deeds are the fertile ground for the activities of the rampant witchcraft and its adverse effects on humanity and society as a whole.
Many innocent lives have been lost, as well as destroying people with good minds for development. The song questions why witches are only and passionately interested in killing and destroying great people who have good intentions and the ability to bring development.
This song however can be seen as controversial, as it does not directly address witches, but rather an insect (specifically, a night flier).
However, since witches are said to be flying at night for their meetings and other activities, it is clear the witch here is metaphorically represented in the life and nature of a night flier (KAMULIMULISIGN).
Get yourself entertained by listening to this creative piece of work.
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