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JAY-Z‘s mother Gloria Carter has revealed why she came out as a lesbian on her son’s song “Smile.“ In the song which features on JAY-Z’s album “4:44” JAY-Z raps: Mama had four kids, but she’s a lesbian/ Had to pretend so long that she’s a thespian/ Had to hide in the closet, so she medicate/ Society shame and the pain was too much to take In an interview on the D’ussé Friday podcast, Gloria Carter said: Me and my son share a lot of information, so I was sitting there and I was telling him one day, I just finally started telling him who I was. Besides your mother, this is the person that I am, this is the life that I live. So my son actually started tearing, because he was like, ‘That had to be a horrible life, Ma.’ And I was like, ‘My life was never horrible, it was just different.’ So that made him want to do a song about it. Just like JAY-Z said in his interview with Rap Radar, Gloria said she was wary of having her story on a song. Eventually, she came to while in ...

X3M singer Simi whose debut album “Simisola” dropped a few weeks ago is celebrating yet another milestone for the album as it debuted at No. 5 on Billboard‘s World Albums Chart. The album is also currently topping the charts on iTunes and Apple Music. She shared this news on her Instagram page, thanking her fans and lovers of her music for the part played in the milestone. She wrote: YOOOOOOO GUYS!!! 😫😫😫 We charted No. 5 on Billboard World Music Charts. #SIMISOLA I think I’m gonna cry…but before then, I gotta say Thank You #SIMIARMY! This is OUR album. But most of alllll, THANK YOU JESUS. Rahhhh! PS: We’re No. 1 on iTunes and Apple Music. Maaaan God is good. It’s beautiful to watch ❤️ See screenshot below:

Looks like Mr Eazi and Runtown are at each other for a while now. It all started when “Leg Over” singer, Mr Eazi claimed that he pioneered the Ghanaian-Nigerian fusion Afrobeats that Nigerian music artistes use now. In his own words: “the speed at which I’ve moved is scary to me cause it took my contemporaries 5, 6 years. It’s like everybody just realized that yo what formula is Mr Eazi using…ok we’re gonna end up doing it’. Now, we know that the singer didn’t mention any names but who else is more conversant with the Ghanaian-Nigerian fusion thing than “Mad over you” crooner, Runtown himself? In subtle response, Runtown says he is about to “drop something new and please don’t get mad when I finish what you think you started” Mr Eazi won’t let that go easily as he has taken to his Social media page to qoute rapper, Jay Z’s lyrics from DJ Khaled’s song “I Got The Keys.” Mr Eazi Says: “Niggas always asking me the key ‘Til you own your own you can’t be free ‘Ti you’re on your w...

Following her highly successful UK tour with all girl group GRRRL, Wiyaala resumes her own shows on Sunday 17th September when she will headline the 15th London African Music Festival launch party at Rich Mix in Bethnal Green Road, London. The gifted singer/songwriter is expected to perform an acoustic set followed by a rocking African fusion show featuring her new guitarist, the equally talented Anglo-Egyptian, Haythem Mohammed, who is well known in the North of England for his ability to create a whole live band sound from his acoustic guitar. The London African Music Festival, now in its 15th year is a two week celebration of African artistes performing at venues around London. Described by Guardian music critic Robin Denselow, as “an impressively eclectic affair”, this year also features Ghanaian High Life sensations Pat Thomas and the Kwashibu Area Band at the Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston on the 30th September.

The ABN Group owners of the prestigious Forbes Africa and CNBC Africa platforms have recently appointed Peace Hyde as its new Head of Digital Media and Strategic Partnerships. Hyde will still be maintaining her current role as the West Africa Correspondent for the leading business publication but will also head up the new digital platform, www.forbesafrica.com and drive user and engagement as well as create ongoing partnerships with brands and affiliates to cement the dominance of the magazine which is the number 1 read business magazine amongst Africa’s affluent according a recent Ipsos EMS Survey. “The publishing game has changed dramatically in recent years. Forbes Africa has always had a passion for celebrating the people changing Africa and our new digital platform is in line with reaching that goal. The biggest trigger for the change we are experiencing is the imminent shift to digital. Companies like Forbes Africa who have already began investing in this direction as well...

Ghanaian female highlife front runner, Becca shares the stunning visuals for her new single, Number One featuring Mr Eazi taken from her just released album “Becca Unveiling.” She has no doubt earned widespread acclaim and attention for her bold yet sophisticated brand of contemporary highlife. The song is produced by Killer Tunes and sees Becca’s vocals at its very best. The accompanying visuals shot in Accra by George Gyimah, opens with Becca boldly professing her love in this dark imagery further solidifying her ambition to always make the kind of personal music that speaks to her fans. Number One follows Becca’s incredible previous releases from this album including: Hwe, Beshiwo and the recent Na Wash featuring Patoranking which is still the current highest most viewed video by the songstress with over 6 million views in a short period of time. Watch Below :

Africa’s best rapper standing, Michael Owusu Addo, popularly known as Sarkodie, is not a registered member of Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO), Fnnewsonline.com can confirm. Sarkodie made this crystal clear when he appeared on the most watched entertainment show ‘Pundit’ on GHOne TV with George Quaye as the host. The host George Quaye took the opportunity to ask Sarkodie if he is registered with GHAMRO and after several resiliencies, Sarkodie said NO. Sarkodie confirmed on the show that he is not registered with GHAMRO but has acknowledged getting some royalties from the organization. Sarkodie has recently launched his fifth album, ‘Highest’ which is the talk of town at the moment