ENTERTAINMENT

Azonto Origination: Ga Cultural Bands Are The Real Azonto Originators

Published

5 years ago

04/23/2020

Lionel

Azonto is a branded Ghanaian dance which became popular in late 2010 but evolved into a music genre around 2012 when the movement was popularized by the likes of Sarkodie, Gasmilla, Eduwordji, Fuse ODJ, etc. There has been debates on the issue of who brought the “Azonto” genre. Many are those who has chosen Gasmilla and many others opting for Sarkodie and others. The following information are some facts put together by ghvibe.com about the real origin of the “Azonto” genre.

The “Azonto” dance originated from traditional performers who danced and sang during theit performances in Accra since 2008. It was only recognized and made famous in 2010 when one of these bands had an erected and entertaining performance at TV3 Music Music in 2010.

Around the time, people got to know the dance better in Accra. People started dancing it in clubs, parties, etc. It then spread to the other parts of Ghana. It was around that time that Gasmilla brought out a song “Boodatoi”, to be a song that goes with the dance. Later the next year, Sarkodie’s song “You go kill me” solidified the claim of “Azontoship” as a music and dance movements in the country. Then other musicians like Guru, Eduwordji, Stay Jay, Fuse ODJ, etc glorified and globalized it.

ENTERTAINMENT

Trust God To Help You Succeed In Spite Of Industry Challenges – Shatana Gh

Published

3 weeks ago

11/02/2024

Lionel

Renowned Ghanaian musician and humanitarian, Shatana Gh, recently shared her remarkable story of resilience and determination on Kingdom 107.7 FM’s Evening Vibes with Virgin Blogger.

Shatana Gh opened up about the lesser-known aspects of her journey in the entertainment industry, revealing the immense struggles she faced. Despite choosing the genuine path, her journey was marred by hardships, including nights spent with an empty stomach alongside her family.

In a shocking revelation, Shatana Gh disclosed that media personality, Delay, once advised her to leverage her physical appearance to achieve success. However, Shatana remained resolute, refusing to compromise her values.

After years of perseverance, Shatana Gh has emerged victorious, living her best life without sacrificing her integrity. Her remarkable journey serves as a testament to the power of staying true to oneself.

Shatana Gh cautioned newcomers in the industry to be vigilant, emphasizing that what works for one person may not work for another. She urged them to prioritize their values and follow God’s direction.

Watch the inspiring interview from below.

ENTERTAINMENT

“Delay Advised Me To Use What I Have To Get What I Want” – Shatana

Published

3 weeks ago

11/02/2024

Lionel

Singer and philanthropist, Shatana has revealed some dark sides of the industry that does not come to light in the Ghanaian showbiz industry on Evening Vibes with Virgin Blogger on Kingdom 107.7 FM.

The show monitored by the Ghvibe team saw Shatana lay bare the unrosy parts of the Showbiz industry that she encountered when she was fresh to the game.

She expressed that a friend she knew took her to Delay to groom her and help her get her song to the next level.

Shatana explained that Delay told her she was beautiful so the best way for her to get up there was to use what she had to get what she wanted. Shatana said this disturbed her because she did not envision that life being part of her journey.

Lastly she advised up and comings in various departments of the Showbiz Industry to hold on to their originality and not break their resolve to get up there because only God Almighty blesses.

Watch a video of the interview from below.