Entertainment – Kokroko Magazine

Gyedu-Blay Ambolley and his Sekondi Band plays Montreux Jazz Festival

Published on April 30, 2019 in Entertainment/Event/Music by kokroko

From 28 June to 13 July 2019, the Montreux Jazz Festival will explore current sounds and celebrate timeless music. The 53rd edition features new trends, striking individuals, and absolute legends from African-American and British music.

Gyedu-Blay Ambolley plays Montreux Jazz Festival on the 8th of July.

On Monday 8th July, at the Montreux Jazz Club , Gyedu-Blay Ambolleyand his Sekondi Band from from Ghana is expected to perform. Also peforming that same evening is AMADOU + MARIAM, and The BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA.

Tickets can be purchased here.

Mr. Eazi, Kidi, Medikal, DarkoVibez, Raye and Friends Storm Republic Bar

Published on January 10, 2019 in Entertainment/Music by kokroko

This holiday season many stars and personalities from all over the world have visited Republic Bar and Grill as part of their planned itinerary.

It is not very unusual for Mr. Eazi to be seen at Republic, as he normally prefers to go off the beaten track and immerse himself amongst his Ghanaian folk as best as he can. However it was very much a noticeable sight when his entire crew of friends showed up and it was nothing but love! Medikal, Kidi, Raye (A popular musician and friend of Mr. Eazi from the U.K.) and DarkoVibez, were certainly manifesting a special bond amongst themselves yet maintaining a dialogue and interaction with their fanbase and crowd. Nothing short of very cool.

Their soiree was not a touch and go affair. They certainly felt at home and toasted their New Years trajectory with Republic Bars’ famous “GinJah” (Akpeteshie Cane Spirit Ginger Shot) and granted photo opportunities to some of their fans.

“MEET ME THERE- Weekender” announces program lineup for March 2019 event

Published on January 10, 2019 in Entertainment/Events/Music by kokroko

“MEET ME THERE- Weekender” is an intimate not-for-profit music and arts festival held at Meet Me There African Home Lodge; an eco-retreat in the Volta region of Ghana. Fringed by wild beaches, colourful fishing villages and lush mangrove forests, this secluded stretch of coastline is worlds apart from your usual festival setting. Here, nestled at the edge of a saltwater lagoon, their little oasis awaits you.

Bringing like-minded individuals together for a unique celebration of Ghanaian culture, MMT Weekender offers a festival experience like no other. Their four-day programme is designed to open your eyes to the magic of Ghana through a carefully-curated display of Music, Arts and Culture.

This years’ music program sees a huge range of live acts and DJs performing. Ranging from highlife legend Ebo Taylor, vibrant band Kyekyeku to Ewe rappers such as Worlasi and Agbeshie, DJ performances from rising stars Gafacci, DJ Pherry, Zongo Abongo’s Busy Twist. Plus South Africas’ SNO and UKs Tash LC are sure to be some of the many highlights from across the weekend! Please see the Full musical Lineup here: Adomaa, Agbeshie, Bessa Simons, Bood’nBone, Borborbor Drummers, Bessa Simons, Costiro, DJ Pherry, Ebo Taylor, Evergreen Dance Band, Fred Robarts, Gafacci, Jay Carder, Kakatsitsi Drummers, Kyekyeku, Latino, Mprez Ody, Shieshie Nitan, SNO, Tash LC, Worlasi, Zipporah, Zongo Abongo & The Busy Twist, 4TotheFloor – It’s fair to say the lineup really does cater for all tastes!

But MMT Weekender is not just about the music. They also offer free workshops and activities for all ticket holders throughout the weekend. Whether it’s trying your hand at drumming or dancing, getting stuck into a beach football tournament or joining a boat trip down the Volta River, there’s something for everyone.

Meet Me There is a truly special place that will have you returning to reality re-fuelled, revitalised and full of love!

Ghana Residents tickets are available via Whatsapp: +233545547942

International tickets via: bit.ly/mmt2019

Their Ethos:

The festival is not-for-profit supporting Dream Big Ghana NGO. DBG are dedicated to providing safe sanitation and educational opportunities to the communities of Dzita -Abledomi.

Leave no trace: Here at MMT they are committed to being as eco-friendly as possible. As well as planting a tree for every festival ticket bought (their way of offsetting your carbon footprint), the site is proudly portaloo-free thanks to their lovely smelling compost toilets and they have swapped plastic for biodegradable products wherever they can.

LOKKO HOUSE 1O YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Published on December 20, 2018 in Art/Entertainment/Events/Fashion by kokroko

Lokko House is proud to announce that they have made it to the 10 year mark! During this decade, they have been able to provide products, services and experiences as well as play a central part in the creative community that has been growing here in Ghana.
They acknowledge your love and support during the years and they have put together the most amazing experience to say the biggest thank you to each and every one of you.

CALENDAR

19th December 2018
Est.2008 | an art exhibition. 6pm, The Container Accra

22nd December 2018
Lokkofied | a house party. 10am to 10pm. Lokko House*

22nd December 2018
TWC + Friends | Rave. 10pm. The Warehouse, Lokko House *

*On December 22nd, 2018 through to December 23rd, 2018 all events will take place at the Lokko House. These will include a Lokko House Market, Lokko Food Court, Lokko Live Music, Lokko Workshops, Lokko Games and Lokko Entertainment for the entire family. More details on the events of the day will be published on our website so come back to check!

Colossium entertainment and digital magazine releases December issue

Published on December 20, 2018 in Activism/Entertainment/Film & TV/Music/Writing by kokroko

Friday, 14 December 2018 — Accra, Ghana — Colossium Magazine, a youth focused Ghanaian lifestyle and entertainment digital magazine released its December issue.

The December issue which features two of Ghana’s top music artistes M.anifest and Adina also has contents from the areas of Fashion, Film, History and more.

The digital magazine company founded in January 2018 by Ghanaian tech entrepreneur and graphic designer, Eugene Ossei, successfully launched its 4th issue with the debut streaming of the cover interview of the December issue on Facebook on December 14, 2018 at 20:00GMT. The issue since going live has received many accolades from a cross-section of Ghanaians and personalities across the continent.

―I find it easy to read and carry around. Having my magazine on my phone is all I need‖ – Rosemary, Colossium Magazine subscriber.

―Beautiful work‖ – Emilio, Absolut Vodka.

―I just had my first read of the issue. I must say, I’m impressed with it especially the interviews‖ – Julius Jules Banda, Malawi.

Colossium Maagazine’s December issue was co-produced by Lucent Brothers Ltd, a production company headed by Franklin Gyan with support from Da Viva and la Maison (a lifestyle gallery at Osu).

The magazine is available online via this link:

https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/acf7f734-08d7-4bbe-9c70-019d691bbeab