ENTERTAINMENT
Artiste Profile: Meet Abitemi, The New Afrobeat Sensation In Africa
Abigail Yaa Lolade (born 20th of july, 2000), better known as Abitemi, is an afro pop, afro beat singer and songwriter from James Town Ghana. She had her primary education in Nigeria and later moved to Ghana to continue her secondary schooling.
Abitemi was first noticed by her Choirmaster who encouraged her to pursue music as he could identify the unique talent she displayed comfortably meandering through several difficult notes only in her first week as a chorister. Even though her talent was brewed from the church, her music journey begun with a genre that was not directly familiar with modus operandi of the church.
She began music as a phenomenal rapper with several rap hit songs such as a cover on Tulenkeys F boys, this got her noticed by Glo the telecommunication network giant who gave her an opportunity to display her unique talent at the first edition of the GLO mega show in Ghana.
Abitemi’s professional career begun in 2021 when she released her original debut hit song dubbed “Pariwo”. “Pariwo” by Abitemi quickly became an afro music fans favourite, as fans were baffled by how influenced by the (covid 19 pandemic) she told a beautiful love story of a quarantined lover, using multiple languages and dialects, creating a beautiful sync between Yoruba , Twi , Pidgin English and English. When asked about her unique style at an interview with Yfm in Ghana, Abitemi said ” Well growing up in lagos and Accra, experiencing both cultures and being directly influenced by my Nigerian Dad and Ghanaian Mum who were both melomaniacs, I mean music lovers made me different from birth, I can’t say my style is purely Nigerian or Ghanaian I think my style is African, my music is like what you would get if Iphone and Samsung collaborated to make a device for the future”.
The young Afro Queen in 2022, released yet another master piece dubbed “Yeah” , a single Off her Debut E.P titled Just the Beginning. ‘Yeah’ gained five nominations in the 2022 MMA awards, where she won the international artist of the year award. Abitemi the Afro Queen has dazzled fans all over Africa with her sensational performances. Sharing stages with super talents like Fameye, Wendy Shay, Flavour, Yemi Alade, Kuami Eugene, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Davido and many more.
Mesmerised by her talent and unique style, many fans and colleagues often dub her the The young Afro Queen. The young Queen of Afro music Abitemi , currently lives in Ghana as she works on Releasing her Debut E.P “JUST THE BEGINNING (JTB)”.
Follow Abitemi on the following social media fora;
Twitter: @Abitemi
Facebook: Abitemi
Instagram: @Abitemi
Tiktok: @Abitemi
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In a candid conversation on Kingdom 107.7 FM’s Evening Vibes, Shatana, a celebrated Ghanaian singer and philanthropist, shed light on the entertainment industry’s unspoken challenges.
Shatana recounted her early days in the industry, revealing a pivotal encounter with media personality, Delay. Despite being advised to leverage her physical appearance for success, Shatana remained resolute in her values.
Shatana’s experience highlights the industry’s darker side, where emerging artists face immense pressure to compromise their integrity.
With unwavering conviction, Shatana urged aspiring artists to prioritize their artistic vision and values.
“Stay true to yourself, your craft, and God’s direction,” she emphasized. “Success built on integrity lasts forever.”
Watch the interview from below.
Ghanaian stand-up comedian, Lekzy DeComic, has named comedienne Jacinta Ocansey as running mate for his upcoming comedy special, ‘The New False.’
Jacinta will be playing a supporting role to Lekzy whose comedy event comes off September 28, 2024 at the UPSA Auditorium in Accra.
The name of the show, ‘The New False’ is a parody of the new political movement, The New Force, led by business magnate Nana Kwame Bediako.
Following the model of the unveiling of Nana Kwame Bediako as a Presidential Aspirant, Lekzy mounted masked images in town prior to the announcement of his comedy show. This generated conversations with most people suggesting it could be another political figure.
The New False comedy show promises to be his biggest and most hilarious comedy event in the history of Ghana’s arts and pop culture.
With this show, Lekzy and his production hub, 2Cute Entertainment intend to douse the political tension in the country with humour.
‘The New False’ comedy special will not just make people laugh but to also drum home some of the pressing needs of the Ghanaian citizenry in a witty and non-provocative fashion.
Lekzy has won the hearts of people with his comedy specials such as ‘Too Cute to be Mute 1k’, ‘Too Cute to be Mute (Amplified Edition) and ‘CanPAIN MESSage.’
In Ghana, he has performed at high-profile events like Laughline Comedy Show, Easter Comedy Show, Comedy Fiesta, MMC Live, Night of Laughs and Music, Romanus Incomplete, Journey to the West, among others.
Lekzy’s hard work has also taken him outside the country to perform at comedy shows such as Bloemfontein International Comedy Festival, Extreme Comedy Wednesday – Hosted by Thabiso Mhlongo & Bexta Jolly Cool, Weekly Comedy Show, Monday Night Comedy @ Six Cockta, Coming from Africa – Columbus USA and Go Bananas Comedy Club
USA – GH Memorial Holiday Party in the United States of America.
He has won a number of awards including the Best Comedy Special award with ‘CanPAIN MESSage’ at the 2024 Ghana Comedy Awards.
Tickets for The New False are selling at GHS 150 (regular) and GHS 250 (VIP). They can be purchased via shortcode *714*800# or via https://veetickets.com/ev/BuyTicket/1761
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