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Biography, Lifestyle And Music Carrier Of K.Dola, The Highlife Artiste

Published

3 years ago

05/13/2022

Lionel

Samuel Dodd populary known by the stage name K.Dola; is a highlife musician, songwriter, businessman and a great philanthropist based at Bawjiase in the central region.

He commenced basic education and early life at Bawjiase, but later moved to Accra due to improvement in education and life betterment. He developed interest in Daddy Lumba (Ghanaian highlife Musician) at early stage, He started following and learning songs of the highlife musician which also generated his passion for music.

He completed Modern Business College (Mobusco)-Accra in the year 2003 of which He was elected as an assistant prefect at his time. Dodd had an opportunity to enter IPS after Mobusco but failed, as a result of lack of financial support from his mother since the father was not back yet from Liberia at that time, since 1991.

Samuel Dodd decided to find his way out when He noticed the mother was weak in support, after his college education. He had a passion to help the needy so He joined many non-governmental agencies like; (HIV/AIDS Campaign Group, Caring Club, etc) and worked with them for free without taking any salary.

He later realized to make some personal changes in his life for more improvement and successful future. He stopped working at the Non-governmental Agencies and started working at Happy fm as a marketer and Disc Jockey for some time, with the main aim of knowing much about entertainment since He wanted to become successful and a great highlife musician like Daddy Lumba, who happens to be His role model.

According to Samuel Dodd, throughout his one year at the marketing department at happy fm, he only got one(1) Advert for the station. Which means, He never took it lightly.

Accra life became tough at some point. Fortunately, He met one prestigious local Bawjiase chief (Nai Kwao Otuo) who was very supportive to him. This had influence on Dodd which made him moved totally from Accra to Bawjiase for settlement, since life in Accra was backfiring.

He had a lot of experiences in how to deal with chieftaincy issues, quarrelling resolving, Meetings with highly ranked, elites and prestigious personels, errands running etc.

He learnt a lot of which womanizing was never left out. During all this, He managed to save and gather some capital to start up a minor business. Dodd is in his early 30’s, happily married to Madam Emelia in the year 2011 with three(3) children.

Love made him to put stop to all uneccessary acts after she met his wife. Samuel’s inlaw was a chop bar businesswoman which made him and the wife to be supportive, but He later stopped being supportive so as to focus on his pure water business, even though they were earning small small from the chop bar business.

Dodd decided to enter into pure water (sachet water) business with mobile water company, after he succeeded in affording a second hand motor kia for delivery.

He later moved from Mobil water to Goodness drinking water at Bawjiase after the company was successfully established. According to Dodd, He was the first person to introduce Goodness drinking water to the people of Bawjiase for the first time.

Through this pure water business and management, Dodd now owns a container and skills training center. Training tailor’s and seamstresses, Bakeries, Hairdressing etc. He also got assistant from some Mp’s, since he was a political affiliated member. He’s been able to graduate over eighteen(18) bakers, five(5) hairdressers and so on.
Dodd has an ambition of owning a charity home and many more to help the society.

Samuel Dodd paused his music career for some years due to some sabbotaggers and fallbacks, but resumed after He was surprisingly amazed and convinced by the public over a campaign song He made recently for Hon.George Andah in the year 2020.

Dodd is hardly working and doing amazing songs currently with the aim of not just making his fans happy, but moving Ghana higher. Search all his works on Google or visit: www.realersghana.com for all his best works and results.

Currently, Dodd is an officially signed artist under ®Realers Media House. Kindly stay tune for all quality and best updates. Thanks.

Source: realersghana.com

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EXPOSÉ: Shatta Wale Sets the Record Straight, Debunks King Ayisoba’s Claim

Published

5 days ago

12/17/2024

Lionel

A shocking revelation has sent shockwaves through Ghana’s music industry, as dancehall icon Shatta Wale has come forward to dispute a claim made by legendary musician King Ayisoba. The controversy surrounds the circumstances under which Shatta Wale, then known as Bandana, met the late Terry Bonchaka, a Ghanaian music legend.

Terry Bonchaka’s legacy continues to inspire and influence a new generation of Ghanaian musicians. His impact on the music scene was immense, and his friendships with emerging artists like Shatta Wale, King Ayisoba, and Kay Smooth are well-documented. However, a recent interview with King Ayisoba on Hammer Time has sparked a heated debate about how the three met.

In the interview, King Ayisoba made the astonishing claim that he and another artist, Biblicman, were responsible for introducing Shatta Wale to Terry Bonchaka. This assertion has been met with skepticism by many, and Shatta Wale has now come forward to set the record straight.

In a separate interview on “Time With Hammer”, Shatta Wale provided a detailed account of how he met Terry Bonchaka. Contrary to King Ayisoba’s claim, Shatta Wale revealed that it was Terry who rather introduced himself and Ayisoba to each other. This testimony is corroborated by Kay Smooth himself, who shared his version of events in a recent video.

In the video, Kay Smooth explained that he was friends with Terry Bonchaka and attended school with Shatta Wale. When Shatta Wale expressed his admiration for Terry’s style and requested an introduction, Kay Smooth facilitated the meeting. This account provides the final piece of the puzzle, confirming that King Ayisoba’s claim was indeed false.

The controversy surrounding King Ayisoba’s claim has sparked a lively debate about the importance of honesty and integrity in the music industry. Shatta Wale’s response and Kay Smooth’s corroborating account have provided clarity on the circumstances surrounding their meeting with Terry Bonchaka.

As the music community continues to evolve, it is essential that we prioritize truth and accuracy in our narratives.

Watch the videos from all three accounts below:

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Taabea GMA UK 24 Awards: Joseph Matthew Honored as “UK Based Highlife Artist Of The Year”

Published

3 weeks ago

12/02/2024

Lionel

Afrogospel sensation Joseph Matthew has been honored with the esteemed “UK Based Highlife Artiste of The Year” award at the recently concluded Taabea Ghana Music Awards UK 2024.

This notable achievement is a testament to Joseph Matthew’s innovative approach to music, which seamlessly blends gospel messages with diverse genres, including highlife.

Joseph Matthew is a renowned Afrogospel artist celebrated for his versatility and musical ingenuity. His unique sound, which effortlessly blends different genres, has resonated with audiences worldwide.

With his award-winning song “Promise Land”, Joseph Matthew has demonstrated his ability to merge highlife with other genres, producing a captivating sound that has dominated the airwaves in Ghana and gained significant international traction.

Under the year of review, “Promise Land” made a profound impact on the music scene, leaving an indelible mark on listeners worldwide. The song’s reach and influence made it a clear frontrunner for the “UK Based Highlife Artiste of The Year” award.

Joseph Matthew is proud to announce the release of his latest single, “Fear No Evil”. This highly anticipated track is already making waves across all music outlets, delivering the same level of musical excellence and spiritual depth that fans have come to expect from the talented Afrogospel artist.

Stream/Download “Fear No Evil” Now: