ENTERTAINMENT
Meet, Nana Akua Hardcastle, The Renowned Female Barber Based In Kumerica
In this our part of the world, it is sometimes rare to see women in certain line of hustle.
Some of these works ranging from commercial driving, fitting, barbering and a host of others are mainly male dominated, so it feels weird when some women pursue and thrive in some of such ventures.
One bold and talented hair trimmer who has defied all odds and pursued her dream of barbering is Nana Akua Hardcastle, who is swaging up barbering in Kumerica.
Nana Akuah Hardcastle, born Eugenia Acquah, completed Kofiase Adventist Senior High School. She developed her passion for barbering when she used to visit a friend who owned a barbering shop in her school. She said she observed keenly every move of shaving whenever she had the chance to visit her friend in the Barbering Salon.
One day, Hardcastle got the chance to let out her talent when a challenge was thrown to her to shave the head of security in her school. Though it was her first, she did amazingly well. It was then she realised she had it.
She then began shaving her colleagues till she completed. After school, it was at first difficult for people around her, especially her parents to come to terms with what she has chosen as a profession but it didn’t deter her from pursuing her goal.
Nana Ama Hardcastle now has a Barbering Salon located at Oforikrom inside Top Oil Station, Kumerica where she does her magic.
It is Eugenia‘s dream and aspiration to own a fleet of barbering salons that will train females who have the passion for barbering.
Below are some videos of Nana Akua Hardcastle at work.
ENTERTAINMENT
Kofi Mante drops highly anticipated music video for ‘Bad Boy’ featuring Bisa Kdei
Ghanaian musical artist Kofi Mante has officially unveiled the music video for his acclaimed single, “Bad Boy,” in collaboration with the esteemed artist Bisa Kdei, a recipient of several awards.
“Bad Boy,” a musical piece performed by Kofi Mante and Bisa Kdei, both of whom are renowned for their profound lyricism and exceptional vocal abilities, provides a commentary on the vicissitudes of everyday existence and the strategies one must employ to navigate the complexities of life.
With its captivating harmonies and compelling rhythm, the composition has established itself as an anthem, securing its inclusion on music playlists both in Ghana and across the globe.
ENTERTAINMENT
Kwaw Kese, Bisa Kdei Shuts Down “Highlife Meets Hiplife” Independence Concert In Minnesota
Lionized and most revered events hub, Shutdown Franchise has again sold out three shows in a roll in Minnesota in the celebrations of Ghana’s 67th Independence Anniversary.
The shows which commenced on Friday 8th, March, 2024, ended on Sunday 10th March, 2024. The events were in line to mark the 67th Independence Day celebrations of Ghanaians in Minnesota, and in the States at large.
The Goal of the celebrations was geared towards reliving and reminiscing on the art forms, especially music, which we had back in the days up until recently.
The first show, “Ye Wo Abonten”, to wit, “We Outside” which was on the 8th, happened at Rumba, Minneapolis – Minnesota. Although gates were to be opened at 9pm, patrons were waiting in a queue by 8pm, clad in their favorite Ghanaian regalias and flags.
DJ Lyriks, DJ Peaceboii and DJ Soundtainer treated all present to unlimited quality Ghanaian music from before till recent. KMJ, Patrick, Ogkoko and Mr. Mankato kept the party flaming till the very end.
The second Day, 9th March is when the main concert took off. The event happened at the Granada Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Labeled “Highlife Meets Hiplife”, the event had “Bisa Kdei” for the Highlife stance, and “Kwaw Kese” on the Hiplife ticket. Other artistes on bill were, H.Hardy, Raouf Denio, Fenom Vibez, Twin Cities Dance Crew, et al. The fire that rained on stage this day will forever leave indelible trail of emotions on guests, as the name Ghana was lifted up high in Minnesota.
The closing show, “Ye Wo Krom” which happened on Sunday, 10th March, was a straight jam party vibe that saw DJs; DJ Eazy E, DJ Oceeking, DJ Famous and DJ Lyriks treating attenders with the very best of authentic and unadulterated Ghanaian music.
The events became well liked to the extent that the state of Minnesota joined up in the celebrations, and its Governor, Tim Walz proclaimed the weekend as “Ghana’s Heritage Weekend”.
All videos and pictures sprouting from the events really attest that they were indeed the best or part of the best Ghanaian Diasporan events to have happened this year.
Checkout some videos from the events from below.
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