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Sarkodie should learn, he lacks interview skills – Socrates Safo
For his recent criticism on Ghanaian radio hosts, director Socrate Safo has pounced on Sarkodie.
The rapper during a discussion with Fire Stick, a Ghanaian UK-based stylist and fashion critic, voiced alarm about how Ghanaian radio presenters and analysts increase pressure on Ghanaian singers to transgress boundaries.
Sarkodie says he doesn’t see why long-time local radio hosts would condemn singers for failing to break into new markets.
“It is easy for somebody to sit on radio and tell you Shatta Wale no do this. You, you dey radio top for Ghana for close to 20 years wey you no fit come enter Choice for here or BBC. I don’t think you have the moral right to talk about artiste wey e dey Ghana wey e no move. Because me I go BBC because it is Komla Dumor wey e make I go,” Sarkodie said.
Some radio hosts have already spoken out against Sarkodie, calling his words “disrespectful,” which has caused a firestorm of controversy. Socrates Safo, a well-known Ghanaian film director and entertainment industry expert, has said that the rapper needs to work on his interview abilities.
Socrate called Sarkodie “one of our top artists,” but warned that the musician needed to “repackage” himself in terms of interviews and watch what he said.
I feel like there’s only one thing he’s missing right now. When I was a talent manager, one of the most important things I taught the artists I was developing was how to succeed in interviews. Socrate said, “I read in a book that your interview skills are crucial as an artist because it may knock you down and it can also elevate you up.”
He taught Sarkodie a valuable lesson by saying, “Every artiste should have a bag of replies for a pack of questions.” In radio, there is no equivalent of “graduate” or “moving up to the next level,” as in other sports. Moving from Ghanaian radio to the BBC or CNN is not the same as graduating; rather, it is a transition from one industry to another. The method does not need you to state that the individual has not improved as part of your submission, and it is not a law.
Expanding into new markets is what we mean when we say, “go international. Just because you haven’t broken out of Ghana doesn’t mean you’re any less talented. There are a lot of moving parts involved in expanding internationally… You sat on local platforms to promote your brand, and as a result you made some connections,” the director said.
Sarkodie has yet to address the backlash his tweet has generated, despite the fact that it has been a top trending topic on Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms.
For his recent criticism on Ghanaian radio hosts, director Socrate Safo has pounced on Sarkodie.
The rapper was speaking with Fire Stick, a Ghanaian stylist and fashion critic residing in the UK, when he voiced his concern about the pressure that Ghanaian radio presenters and analysts put on Ghanaian artists to push the envelope.
Sarkodie says he doesn’t see why long-time local radio hosts would condemn singers for failing to break into new markets.
“It is easy for somebody to sit on radio and tell you Shatta Wale no do this. You, you dey radio top for Ghana for close to 20 years wey you no fit come enter Choice for here or BBC. I don’t think you have the moral right to talk about artiste wey e dey Ghana wey e no move. Because me I go BBC because it is Komla Dumor wey e make I go,” Sarkodie said.
Some radio hosts have already spoken out against Sarkodie, calling his words “disrespectful,” which has caused a firestorm of controversy. Socrates Safo, a well-known Ghanaian film director and entertainment industry expert, has said that the rapper needs to work on his interview abilities.
Socrate called Sarkodie “one of our top artists,” but warned that the musician needed to “repackage” himself in terms of interviews and watch what he said.
“At this point, I think he lacks one thing. One of the key things I taught artistes I groomed was interview skills. I read from a book that as an artiste, your interview skills are paramount because it can bring you down and it can also lift you high,” Socrate said.
Schooling Sarkodie, he explained that: “Every artiste should have a pack of answers for a pack of questions. We don’t graduate in radio as though you were in Division One and moved to Division Two. Getting to BBC or CNN as a Ghanaian radio presenter is not graduation but a movement from one sector to the other. It’s not a law; neither is it part of the system to reference in your submission that the person hasn’t improved.”
“When we say ‘go international’, it’s an expansion of market. It doesn’t mean if you’re in Ghana and hasn’t gone international you’re not good. Going international has many dynamics… You sat on local platforms to push your brand; out of this, you got certain links,” the filmmaker added.
Sarkodie is yet to address the backlash his tweet has generated, despite the fact that it has been a top trending topic on Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms.
Wendy Asiamah Addo, also known as Wendy Shay, provided teaching and learning materials to students at the Weija Presbyterian Primary and Junior High School in the Greater Accra Region on Monday, November 20, 2023, through her organisation Shay Foundation.
Branded exercise books, newly made school uniforms, detergents, and refreshing drinking water were among the kind donations.
This charitable deed, which honoured International Children’s Day, demonstrates Wendy Shay’s dedication to encouraging student access to critical educational resources.
Speaking to the students and staff of the school, the ‘Bedroom Commando’ crooner said, “Shay Foundation is a nonprofit organisation that is committed to seeing to the welfare of both young and old. The organisation aims to support the educational needs of the community. Our main mission is to provide equitable access to quality education for underserved communities. It’s sad to see people drop out of school because they do not have the proper materials. Education is the key to the future, and we must do everything possible to make sure that every child has access.”
The acclaimed singer welcomed kindred spirits with open arms, pushing them to band together and make a lasting influence on the foundation’s noble cause.
Wendy Shay ensured that, in addition to educational contributions, entertainment had a role in the donation ceremony, exciting students with live performances of some of her favourites.
For the past three years, the Shay Foundation has been pursuing these humanitarian activities with zeal.
Below are extracts from the gift.
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Burna Boy defeated other musicians Libianca, Rema, Tems, and Wizkid.
Accepting the award on Sunday, the African legend stated, “This is dedicated to Africa and every artiste coming out of Africa now, the future is bright.”This is only the tip of the iceberg, but you’ll see the entire concept shortly. “I salute you, love.”
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King Kaninja, the ex-husband of actress Xandy Kamel, has reacted to charges that his casual attitude and infidelity spree ended their two-year marriage.
His recent outburst comes in response to an interview Xandy gave on Delay Show, in which she declared, among other things, that she was the family earner, rented their house, and paid all the expenses.
She also said she had over GH30,000 in her account at the time of her wedding, but that amount had been reduced to barely over GH100 in two years.
Xandy also discussed the trauma she faced in her marriage, which cost her two pregnancies.
“I was still in my wedding gown when the marital problems began.” People began phoning to tell me they were having an affair with my husband. In my marriage, I’ve only felt happy for 5 minutes. We didn’t even have sex. “I think we made love about six times in our one year together,” a depressed Xandy admitted.
Kaninja claims the marriage collapsed because Xandy was more preoccupied with her lesbian lovers rather than their marriage.
He added that his ex-wife portrayed the victim as merely a front to hide her embarrassment.
Kaninja stated that Xandy is unsuitable for marriage since she cannot even arrange her matrimonial bed or clean it.
Even routine household duties, he claimed Xandy’s mother was doing.
Kaninja, who had opted not to respond, stated that he felt compelled to clear his name.
He claims he hasn’t spoken up because he doesn’t want to get involved in the dirt like his ex-wife.
“The reason I don’t pay attention to some of this news is that eagles and pigs aren’t natural enemies.” Pigs adore playing in the mud, therefore there is no need to accompany them there. “When you follow them, you become dirty like them,” he grumbled.
Kaninja stated that if Xandy did not stop firing, he would be forced to unleash all of the bombshells.
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