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The Ghana News Agency (GNA), has learned that that the sole Ghanaian Dance Craze Azonto, is making wide waves around the world and threatening to spawn its own YouTube industry as dance enthusiasts try to out-do each other by posting the most hilarious and most accomplished Azonto moves on the video channel.

According to the GNA study, the Azonto dance originated from the traditional Ghanaian dance, Kpanlogo which first started in indigenous localities in the Greater Accra Region such as Bukom, James Town, Chorkor and in the port town of Tema.

Now the Azonto dance has taken over other dance forms at clubs, house parties and churches in the country as mainly the youth and those across the world are infected with Azonto movements.

The free style dance involves the shaking of hips, stretching and pointing hands to different direction at a tempo to song beat and sometimes mimicking the performance of household chores like washing or doing some ironing.

More recently, some popular Ghanaian hip hop stars such as Sarkodie, 4×4 and Gasmillan have adopted the dance and arranged their musical beats to the movements of Azonto dancers.

The world has seen lots of Dance Craze creations ranging from break-dancing, the Macarena, the Twist and many more but few will beat the exhilarating vigour, dynamism and sheer creativity of Azonto.

Entertainment legal experts are therefore calling on the Ghanaian authorities to capitalise on the Azonto dance wave and protect it and use it to market the country.

Source: Myjoyonline

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He has been nominated and won several international awards from his last album, Hymns for the Rebel Soulwhich was released earlier this year. The awards include, Best African Artist at this year’s International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) and NAACP Image Award nomination for “Outstanding World Music Album”. The world acclaimed Ghanaian singer, now based part time in Los Angeles, was featured on CNN’s African Voices in September this year.

Rocky Dawuni is the only Ghanaian in the featured list, which is dominated by Nigerian artists. Sensational singer Asa, Nneka and 2Face Idibia make up the Nigerian artists in the list. Other renowned artists who made it to the list includes; Senegal’s Youssou N’Dour, Mali’s Salif Keita and Somali-born rapper K’naan who shot into international fame with his 2006 album, Dusty Foot Philosopher. Amadou et Mariam, duo from Mali also considered one of the continent’s biggest artists. The duo, since meeting at Mali’s Institute for the Young Blind in the 1970s, has received international recognition for their musical diversity.

Grammy award-winning singer, the late Cesaria Evora, the most famous musical export from the Cape Verde Islands and South African choral group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo completes the list.

Sarkodie became the first ever Ghanaian to feature on the Tim Westwood’s show. Westwood is one of the most recognized urban DJ of the decade and is regarded to be an influential figure in hip hop as well as a pioneer of the UK scene. He has had artists such as 50 Cent, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Lethal Bizzle and many more appear on his show.

GH’s fastest rapper has been in the UK for the Azonto Tour, and whilst in the country has completed the remix version “U Go Kill Me” featuring comedian Eddie Kadi and chart topping artist Wretch 32.

Also from trusted sources we can soon expect collaborations with British rapper Chipmunk. On Monday tweets from both rappers suggest that their studio session went extremely well and the making of the track is set to be one of the biggest tunes of next year.

Sarkodie tweeted “Studio tym wif ma boy @ChipmunkArtist craazzyyy.. Baddest mcee,, Gh uk raah!!!”, Chipmunk also tweeted, “What a session in the studio man… Mud ting!!!!”.

For all you Sarkodie lovers who happen to be in Ghana during the Christmas period it has been confirmed that the “rapperholic” is set to hold his first ever concert on the 25th of December, to launch the much anticipated album at the Dome in Accra.

Sarkodie’s appearance on the Westwood’s show no doubt reflects the well deserved recognition of Afro beats as well as boosting the Ghanaian music scene.

Source: MeFiri Ghana

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This year’s event looks well organised as the awards Jury has spread the awards to other nationals. You do not need to be a Ghanaian to be nominated; one is entitled for nominations if he or she features in a movie produced by a Ghanaian or from a Ghanaian production house.

Two of Ghana’s female movie makers Shirley Frimpong-Manso and Leila Djansi obtained the highest nominations. They each got 21 nominations each.

Leila had only a movie; ‘Ties That Bind’, whiles Shirley’s on-going movie series, ‘Adams Apple’ and last year’s hit movie ‘6 Hours to Christmas’ did the magic for her.

Other top stars in contention for honours include, Nadia Buari, Jackie Appiah, Majid Michel, Chris Attoh, John Dumelo, Yvonne Okoro, Yvonne Nelson, Agya Koo, Kyeiwaa, Nana Ama McBrown, Adjetey Anang, Martha Ankomah and the likes.

BELOW IS THE NOMINATIONS LIST

Best Actor In A Leading Role [English Language]

Van Vicker               – Paparazzi

Madji Michel           – Somewhere In Africa

Chris Attoh              – 6 Hours To Christmas

Samuel Ofori           – Fake London Boy

Rahim Banda          – Behind The Mask

Best Actor In A Leading Role [Local Language]

Apostle John Prah               – The Holy Bible

Bill Asamoah                          – Barfour

Kwaku Manu                           – Village Champion

Ebenezer Donkor                 – God Father

Agya Koo                                 – Agenkwah

Isaac Amoako                       – Emmanuel

Best Actress In A Leading Role [English Language]

Jackie Appiah            – Reason To Kill

Joselyn Dumas          – Adams Apple 2

Kimberly Elise           -  Ties That Bind

Yvonne Okoro           – Why Marry

Omotola Jalade         – Ties That Bind

Lydia Forson              – Masquerades

Best Actress In A Leading Role [Local Language]

Vivian Jill                             – Yaw Donkor

Emelia Brobbey                  – Obi Yaa

Nana Ama McBrown        – Wunni Pannie Due

Linda Abbey                        – Agya Koo Salamatu

Portia Asare Boating        – Ama Bonsu

Best Actor In A Supporting Role [English Language]

Eddie Nartey                 – Somewhere In Africa

John Dumelo                 – Ties That Bind

Adjetey Anang              – Adams Apple 3

Majid Michel                 – Somewhere In Africa

Gavivina Tamakloe    – For Better For War

Best Actor In A Supporting Role [Local Language]

Clement Bonney                 – Ama Bonus

Joseph Osei                          – Osofo Amoako

Osei Tutu Nyamese           – Wunni Pannie Due

Akwasi Boadi                       – Emmanuel

David Asuman                    – Diawuo

Fredrick Eghan                   – Agya Koo Gbengbentus

Best Actress In A Supporting Role [English Language]

Roselyn  Ngissah                – Somewhere In Africa

Helen Asante                       – Adams Apple 3

Yvonne Nelson                   – 4 Play Reloaded

Martha Ankomah              – Bed Of Roses

Nadia Buari                          – Who Owns The City

Best Actress In A Supporting Role [Local Language]

Mercy Asiedu             – Obi Yaa

Rose Mensah               – Bu Bra Pa

Maame Serwaa           – So, So And So

Ellen Kyei Whyte       – Evil Soul

Jane Ackun                  – Otufoo

Best Picture

Bed Of Roses

Ties That Bind

Single Six

Somewhere In Africa

Adams Apple

Who Owns The City

Kofi Agenkwa

Emmanuel

Masquerades

Agyaa Koo Gbengbentus

Best Directing [English Language]

Frank Rajah                                         – Somewhere In Africa

Shirley Frimpong Manso                – Adams Apple

Leila Djansi & Kevin Huie                – Ties That Bind

Pascal Amanfo                                      – Bed Of Roses

Samuel Ofori                                          – Fake London Boy

Best Directing [Local Language]

Frank Gharbin                              – Emmanuel

Nana Ama Mcbrown                 – Obi Yaa

Augustine Abbey [Idikoko]   – Agya Koo Gbengbentus

Jonas Agyemang                          – Village Champion

Samuel Nkansah                           – God Father

Best Art Direction

Kofi Agenkwa

Ties That Bind

Somewhere In Africa

Adams Apple 2

Who Owns The City

Black Man, White Brother

Best Music [Original Song]

Agya Koo Gbengbentus                           – Mframa

Fake London Boy                                       – Tiffany

Sexy Sassy Wahala [Adams Apple]     – Efya

Ties That Bind                                              – Dela & Okyeame Quophi

Paparazzi                                                        – Kobby Maxwell

Somewhere In Africa                                – Bennie Anti

Best Movie Africa Collaboration

6 Hours To Christmas

Masquerades

Ties That Bind

Single Six

Who Owns The City

Best Cameo Actor

Kwaku Sintim Misa [KSM]       – Adams Apple 1

Kofi Okyere Darko [KOD]        – Adams Apple 1

Abeeku Santana                          – Death After Birth

Majid Michel                                – Adams Apple 4

Okyeame Kwame                        – Ties That Bind

Kofi Adjorlolo                              – Somewhere In Africa

Best Cameo Actress

Juliet Ibrahim           – 4 Play Reloaded

Grace Nortey             – Adams Apple

Khareema Aguiar     – Ties That Bind

Lily Ameyaw              – Otuofoo

Best Story

Ties That Bind

Kofi Agenkwah

Adams Apple

Somewhere In Africa

Death After Birth

C.E.O.

Best Editing

4 Play Reloaded

Adams Apple

Ties That Bind

Somewhere In Africa

God Father

Best Cinematography

4 Play Reloaded

Adams Apple

Ties That Bind

Bed Of Roses

Somewhere In Africa

Best Costume & Wardrobe

Osofo Amoako

Kofi Agenkwah

Ties That Bind

Adams Apple

Queens Pride

Best Make-Up

Adams Apple

Somewhere In Africa

Ties That Bind

Grave Yard

Who Owns The City

Best Visual Effects

God Father

Dirty Game

Grave Yard

Kofi Agenkwah

Paparazzi

Best Discovery

Kwaku Manu                 – So, So And So

Mzbel                               – Single Six

Jasmine Baroudi          – Adams Apple

Ama K. Abebrese         – Ties That Bind

James Gardiner             – C.E.O.

Best Music [Original Score]

Ties That Bind

Somewhere In Africa

Adams Apple

Emmanuel

Agya Koo Gbengbentus

Best Sound Editing & Mixing

Ties That Bind

Adams Apple

4 Play Reloaded

Paparazzi

Best Writing Adapted Or Original Screenplay

Somwhere In Africa

Ties That Bind

Adams Apple

Ama Bonus

Who Owns The City

Best Actor Africa Collaboration

Ramsey Nouah Jnr.          – Memories Of My Heart

Desmond Elliot                    – Masquerades

Omar Oumson                      – Who Owns The City

Mike Ezuronye                    – Private Enemy

Eddie Watson                       – Single Six

Best Actress Africa Collaboration

Mercy Johnson                   – My Husband’s Funeral

Omotola Jalade                   – Ties That Bind

Ebbe Bassey                          – Ties That Bind

Tonto Dikeh                           – Private Enemy

Damilola Adegbeti               – 6 Hours To Christmas

2011 Ghana Movie Awards Categorization

Leading Role

Best performance by an Actor or Actress in a Leading Role is presented in recognition of an actor/actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a movie role for the period under consideration.  No single movie shall have both female and male leads; if the male is the lead, the female role would be considered as a Supporting Role and vice versa. In movies with more than one lead role, individual actors will not be nominated as a group but compete against each other based on their individual performances. No actor/actress can be nominated from more than one movie role in this category.

Supporting Role

Best performance by an Actor or Actress in a Supporting Role is presented in recognition of an actor/actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting movie role for the period under consideration.   A Supporting Role must be connected to the lead character or have a significant impact on the story of the movie. In movies with more than one supporting roles, individual actors will not be nominated as a group but compete against each other based on their individual performances. No actor/actress can be nominated from more than one movie role in this category.

Cinematography

Best Cinematography is awarded to a cinematographer for work in one particular movie.  The cinematographer is the individual who photographed with a motion picture camera and is responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions related to the images in a movie. The winner for Best Cinematography is the movie with the most outstanding photography, the most effective use of light, appropriate and relevant camera shots etc.

Costume/Wardrobe

The Award for Best Costume Design is given out for the best achievement of film costume design for a particular movie. Costumes must be appropriate for the settings, roles, characters and theme of the movie. Films which are eligible for the award must meet a series of criteria, including the requirement that the costumes must have been “conceived” by a costume designer, and/or with supporting wardrobe selected from other sources.

Art Direction

The Award for Best Art Direction recognizes achievement in production design and/or set decoration. Art direction must be appropriate and functional for the setting of the movie.

Directing

The Award for Achievement in Directing (Best Director) is to the director of the movie that reflects the most outstanding technical and artistic performance; showing creative and coherent ways to tell the story with pictures, sounds etc. who working in the motion picture industry.  Only one individual may claim screen credit as a film’s director. This rule is designed to prevent rights and ownership issues and to eliminate lobbying for director credit by producers and actors. However, the Jury may create an exception to this “one director per film” rule if two co-directors seeking to share director credit for a film qualify as an “established duo”.

Editing

The Award for Film Editing is closely correlated with the Award for Best Picture and it is given to the editor of the movie with the best use of scenes and effects to tell a flowery and coherent story. Only the principal, “above the line” editor(s) as listed in the film’s credits are named on the award; additional editors, supervising editors, etc. are not generally eligible

Makeup

The Award for Best Makeup is given to the best achievement in makeup for film. Makeup must enhance physical attributes of characters and must be appropriate for scenes, setting and overall feel of the movie.

Original Score

The Award for Original Score is presented to the best substantial body of music in the form of dramatic underscoring written specifically for the film by the submitting composer.

Original Song

The Award for Best Original Song is presented to the songwriters who have composed the best original song written specifically for a movie or adopted for the movie. The performers of a song are not credited with the Award unless they contributed either to music, lyrics or both in their own right.

Best Picture

The Award for Best Picture is presented to artist who produced the most outstanding movie of the year.  The Award is considered the most important of the Awards, as it is the final award presented, and represents all the directing, acting, and writing efforts put forth for a film.

Sound Editing

The Award for Best Sound Editing is granted to a film exhibiting the finest or most aesthetic sound editing or sound design. The award goes to the movie that showed the best interaction between sounds, effects it its appropriateness for scenes and the overall story. The award goes to the person in charge of working and mixing the sound in the studio, including sound effects, sound collected from locations or set among others.

Visual Effects

The Award for Best Visual Effects is given to the movie that exhibited the most creative and believable visual effects. The award is based on consideration of the contribution the visual effects make to the overall production and the artistry, skill and fidelity with which the visual illusions are achieved.

Screenplay

The Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay or Original screenplay is given to the movie with the best story, best interplay and linking of scenes and overall narration of story. It is awarded to the writer of a screenplay adapted from another source (usually a novel, play, short story, or TV show but also sometimes another film); or for the best script not based upon previously published material. All sequels are automatically considered adaptations by this standard since the sequel must be based on the original story.

Cameo

The Award for Best Cameo is for an actor, industry professional or famous person who makes a significant short appearance in a movie either as an original character or as himself.

Discovery

The Award for discovery of the year goes to the new actor who distinguished him or herself in a breakthrough role. The role must be seen to have had a visible impact on his/her career, opening opportunities for him/her to receive other roles.

African Collaboration

The Award for Best African Collaboration goes to the best movie with two leads or main characters played by actors/actress from two different African countries. The Award for Best Africa Actor or Actress will go to a non-Ghanaian lead or supporting actor in any such African collaboration.

Favourite Actor

The Award for Favourite actor is a people’s choice award voted by the public from a list of nominees.

TV Series

The Awards for Best TV series and Best Actor/ Actress in a TV series are people’s choice awards voted by the public from a list of nominees.

Founder’s Merit Award

The winner(s) for the Founder’s Merit Award will be chosen by the Founder of the Ghana Movie Awards in consultation with the Jury from the list of winners in all award categories. The winner will be awarded for outstanding technical and/or artistic performance or contribution in the movie industry for the year in review. Winner(s) will have to be of good character, respected and accepted by his or her peers and the industry generally.

Source: http://www.ghanacelebrities.com

Toronto based entertainment and Ghanaian community advocacy group announced the launch of their new record label, Ghana Linx Records as a Sub Division of Ghanalinx Media Group.

To enter the industry with a competitive edge the Label started with signing its first 3 acts: HipHop/AfroPop artist AO aka Young AO, Hiplife young upcoming Star Freeman Nadawo & Ghana’s Most Beautiful/ GLR 1st Lady Nessa B aka V Bling. With its bright vision, up and coming talent roster and under the leadership of Ghanalinx Media Group’s CEO Gabriel Odartei, Ghana Linx Records is poised to become the best African record label outside of Africa. Under the new record label, Ghana Linx Records will develop, license and release albums and other entertainment related products in a variety of genres including Hip-Hop, R&B/Soul, and World music. They will also manage a artist talent roster including voice talents, musicians, singers, rappers, actresses and actors within the Ghanaian community in North America and Ghana.

These 3 artist who are well known in there solo careers, AO for his hot features on Konfi Yewo Town & Label mate Freeman Nadawo “Hiplife Canada” and his now single New Day Ft Hitmaker Atumpan has grown buzz internationally, Freeman Nadawo Hits Hiplife Canada, Odo Yewu, Pass Your Love and laytest Danger with ft Ruff Smooth has given a lot of credibility in the Hiplife market, Then Vanessa Bling aka Vbling the reigning Ghana’a Most Beautiful Canadian for 2011/2012, also a very gifted dancer and entertainer lends her dope vocals to the label proving she can flow with the best of them.  She freestyles on the Fame Oleku beat, Sakordie’s “U Go Kill Me” instrumental and GH classic ‘Fair Warning’

Recently, the 3 artists joined together with fellow Canadian hiplifer Slim Flex to create a definite crowd pleaser, Meni Wo Bewu (I’ll die with you) produced by Dr Rad. Visit www.ghanalinxrecords.com to view our artist bio’s and listen to some hot tracks.

About Ghanalinx Media Group (GMG)

GMG is a multimedia company based in Canada with with its primary to bridge the cultural gap between Ghanaian Diaspora in North America and the global community. Our web portal [Ghanalinx.com] is the number one Ghanaian infotainment website in North America. Ghanalinx.com was founded with the mission to serve as an educational and entertainment tool as well as a forum for the Ghanaian and African Diaspora in North America, particularly in Canada.

GMG is now affiliated with all the major Ghanaian media outlets on the web. Our affiliations and network of media partners range from North America to UK to Ghana, including: GhanaCelebrities.com, 3Gmediaonline.com, AmeyawDebrah.com, GhanaMixtapes.com, OmentGh.com, Ghanalive.tv, Ghanamotion.com and many others.

At the first Annual African Entertainment Awards Canada (www.AEAwards.ca), both AO and Freeman were nominated for Best Male Artist. Label mate V Bling was also nominated for Best Female Artist. Ghanalinx Media Group was also nominated and won the award for Best African Entertainment Website in Canada.

Born Richard Sowah to one of Ghana’s soccer superstars (Daniel Boye Sowah), ReeZon moved to The United States to pursue higher education, after graduating from Morning Star School in Accra, Ghana.
After successfully obtaining a degree in Electrical Engineering, he pursued his profession but maintained a desire and determination to develop as an artist…and introduce Ghana to the world through his music.
His synthesis of well-crafted rhetoric and urban imagery blossomed in 2005, when he connected with Jphat of Hustle Harder Records. Together, ReeZon and Jphat created the hits, Take Me There and Stay On Da Grind, which generated a big buzz in Chicago and drew attention to his music. During the conception of his debut album, I Am The ReeZon, he drew from a strong collection of producers, and the album’s first single, Drinks On Me, garnered international success…captivating fans in both North America and Ghana.

ReeZon’s lyrical prowess is characterized by a fluency in language and thought that he has lived wholeheartedly – delving into pop culture and flirting with life in the fast lane – all of which provide creative insight for his music.
Poised to become one of Africa’s music moguls, ReeZon is the first artist to be launched by the independent entertainment company, Rych Entertainment – based in Chicago, Illinois. Catering to the African Continent and its Diaspora, Rych Entertainment’s level of global commercial success is attributed to the strong social network that ReeZon has built, and the expansive global distribution plan that the company has firmly established.

In November 2011, ReeZon is set to release his sophomore album… African Intelligence…the culmination of
twelve months of commitment and dedication to his craft. Still standing in the success of lifelong achievements, ReeZon has become an outspoken and empowered emcee with a maturity that belies the infancy of his career. He has evolved from a young, African child on the streets of Accra…with his feet firmly planted in the US…but a heart that forever remains true to African soil.

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An initial postponement of the concert from October 1 to October 8 due to a last minute football match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko could not deter patrons from filling one-fourth of the 40,000 seater capacity sports stadium.

The show that was billed to start 8pm finally took off around 11:00pm. After some comic performances which at a point nearly got the crowd booing the performers off stage, young dancehall songstress, Kaaki instantly brought life back into the show that was taking an early nose dive.

She looked hot on stage with curves very appealing to the eyes. She was not only well endowed in voice; she was also well gifted physically as her tight cloths exposed every single inch of shape she has been endowed with.

Singing her popular tune, Too Much and as if she was riding an imaginary stallion, Kaaki was already corrupting the naughty minds of patrons – she was a delight to watch.

Quick performances from Nii and Yaw Siki of Wope Dodo fame after Kaaki’s performance psyched up the crowd who were now in a party mood.

But it was the Man Insane, Kwaw Kese the King of the Streets who changed the complexion of the show dramatically. Dressed in camo, Kwaw Kesse brought his iconic energy-filled madness onto the stage.

Performing Ma Kwan and some of his latest tunes such as Popping which ushered Daddy Opanka onto the stage, fans were upstanding singing alongside Abodam who was equally trilled to be on stage.

It was right after Kwaw Kese had paved the way for Tamale based musician Sheriff Ghale that the weather decided to take a toll on the show. It started drizzling and looked as if it was going to be a minor drizzle but patrons were wrong! It poured heavily forcing everyone to seek shelter.

For about 30 minutes it poured, finally ceasing maybe through a 911 call to God with a passionate plea for the rain to stop for the show to continue. Right after the rain, Okomfo Kwadee got the round two of the show going.

It was a joy seeing him on stage after a long while. Performing with a live band, Kwadee was back in his elements, the fluidity he was known for was all on display on stage. He got the crowd miming to his songs.

R2Bees followed next. R2Bees’ performance was marred by an unexpected technical hitch that saw them perform without any instrumental. They had no choice but to only rhyme and rap their songs on stage. Tried as the technicians did, they could not resolve the issue. R2Bees left without giving off what they were known for especially their very expectant tune Agyei.

4×4 followed and the technical hitch that bedeviled R2Bees had been resolved. 4×4 were once again proving their Waist and Power on stage capping their performance with their smash hit Yesi Yesi.

Ghana’s fastest rapper and the king of the ever popular azonto, Sarkodie entered the stage in grand style erupting the stadium. The venue was now electrified as Sarkodie began inundating the packed crowd with song after song.

When he finally dropped his You Go Kill track – hell broke loose! Not even Bola Ray could turn down the lust of dancing to the azonto song. Bola had tried earlier to deceive the crowd that he was equally a master when it comes to the azonto dance but now was the time of reckoning and yes he did deliver.

Sarkodie prepared the stage for the ultimate battle of the night. It was arguably an expectant battle between Ghana’s Samini and Jamaica’s Mavado as to who rules dancehall music. While the two artistes had shied away from this alleged competition, the patrons at the stadium knew that was definitely on the menu.

Samini was the first to appear on stage flanked by men who hoisted the flag of Ghana and the spiritual flag of Ethiopia. The little said about his fashion sense on the night, the better – this got some fans angry arguing his costume was not African enough. Samini started slowly with many wondering whether this was the Samini they knew.

Not knowing he was just warming up. Samini can indeed be deadly – he knew how to communicate with the crowd and the manner he went about it was just a delight to watch. One thing that has made Samini an icon is his ability to do free-style virtually about anything and this night was no exception.

He managed to manipulate the fans to remove their cloths – even the ladies at the venue nearly fell for the trick. He also asked fans to pull out their mobile phone with their screen lights on, he asked for the stadium lights to be put off and what a beautiful sight it was – it looked like the sky filled with tinny bright stars – he sang about it too.

Samini dished out most of his popular tunes including Gyae Shi and Sweet Mistake setting the bar high – a record Mavado had to break – it was a tall order for the Jamaican visitor who was playing in an away match.

Filled with high adrenalin, Mavado also burst onto the stage uttering the word, “Ache saaaa,” tickling the excitement nerves of the thousands who couldn’t wait to see the Messiah man. He started his show with his tune, I’m so Special – the stadium was jamming with hungry dancehall enthusiasts.

Mavado kept jamming for several minutes serving several of his world acclaimed tunes including I’m On the Rock, Messiah, Pepper, Gangsta For Life ( Weh Dem A Do ) and Hope and Pray.

While Mavado’s stint on stage was much longer than Samini’s, Samini’s performance was felt more than Mavado’s. Samini connected with the crowd and was very fluid in his performance. Mavado brought to bear Jamaica’s style of show performance where artistes keep pulsing whenever they are performing a track.

In all, the 2011 Fantasy Jam lived up to its billing recording one of the largest crowds in a single show.

Source: MyJoyonline.com