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2021-03-16

[A] Tension in Dixcove following beating of chief to pulp
[A] Apam: Burial service for drowned teens to be held today

2021-03-14

[A] Kinaata’s Things Fall Apart can’t be called a gospel song
[A] Nothing stops Ghana from legalizing Polygamy---Dr. Sa-ad Iddrisu
[A] Court fines Pastor for spreading faeces

2021-03-12

[A] There Can’t Be Another Shatta Michy, I Own The Brand – Shatta Michy Fires Trolls
[A] National Film Authority to ban all unclassified videos from 1st May
[A] Ghana Music Awards-USA gets official headline sponsor
[A] Spotify and the future of African streaming
[A] Don't rush into marriage — Reverend Minister cautions youth

2021-03-11

[A] 5 ‘sexy’ female Police Constables severely punished for ‘improper’ dressing
[A] Ebony’s driver remanded into prison custody
[A] I will marry when the time is right – Shatta Wale
[A] MUSIGA launches UNESCO/ECOWAS supported Covid-19 campaign
[A] Wear face masks - Otumfuo advises schoolchildren

2021-03-03

[A] Kumawood producers turn to YouTube/TV series
[A] Bunny Wailer: Reggae legend dies, aged 73
[A] Team Ghana to be selected based on talent identification- Dr Owusu Ansah

2021-03-02

[A] Asantehene and wife take COVID-19 vaccine

2021-03-01

[A] Funny Face’s stay in Accra Psychiatric Hospital extended
[A] One dead following chieftaincy clash at Gomoa Nyanyano
[A] Shatta Wale exposed for not paying producer of 10 songs on Reign Album
[A] Chief Imam’s spokesperson commends Akufo-Addo for stance on same-sex marriage

2021-02-28

[A] You’re not of God if you hate LGBT+ people – Kwabena Kwabena
[A] Police retrieves stolen coffin from burial service
[A] 14 persons arrested for engaging in open defecation fined GHS200 each
[A] Construction of national cathedral still government’s priority – Kojo Kum
[A] Even billy goats don’t lust after their fellow billy goats
[A] I haven’t seen a male goat or a male cow running after a male goat or male cow
[A] It is time for us to legislate to put LGBTQI+ issues to sleep – Joyce Bawah
[A] Same-sex marriage will never happen under my Presidency – Akufo-Addo

2021-02-27

[A] Shugatiti, Moesha star in Gambo's 'Drip' video
[A] New Governing Board of Peace Council commences work
[A] Lady Gaga’s dogs found safe after armed robbery
[A] "My husband was my confidante, counsellor and protector"- late Moderator's wife
[A] Legalizing LGBT will dehumanize Ghana’s social well-being – SDA Church

2021-02-26

[A] Armed police and military take over Adwumakaase-Kese, Bomfa towns to avert clash
[A] Don’t abuse fundamental human rights of homosexuals – Rev Minister

2021-02-25

[A] Maiden ‘Changing The Narrative Masterclass’ Series Held
[A] BRAVE Woman magazine launched
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Art & Culture/Ent

[ 2016-07-10 ]

Don’t bow to criticism – Dada KD to musicians
Silky voice highlife singer, Dada KD has urged his
fellow musicians not to bow to criticisms but
rather stand tall and express their views on
national issues, be it political, social, cultural
or religious.

He has also encouraged them to dedicate
themselves as ambassadors and fight for the cause
of their fans on national issues.

"If you are a celebrity, you automatically become
a leader because you have influence on people and
others also look up to you so you always have to
speak out especially when things are not going on
right".

It is very rare in our part of the world for
celebrities to come public and state their views
about issues pertaining to national development.

This is because the few ones who try to do so are
either tagged as controversial or falsely
affiliated with a political party.

A typical example is the insults actress Yvonne
Nelson was subjected to for organizing a vigil
against government in protest of the continuous
erratic power outages popularly known as
‘Dumsor’ that existed in the country.

The verbal abuse became worse to the extent that,
some government communicators described her and
some other ladies who took part in the vigil as
prostitutes, a comment which was widely criticised
by some well meaning Ghanaians.

But speaking on Work and Happiness on Adom FM
about his latest album titled ‘Obia enkyire na
dwene’ which means (everybody should speak his
or her mind), Dada KD said, he does not see why
some celebrities are afraid to make their views
known especially on national issues for fear of
been tagged.

Dada KD, whose real name is Kwaku Duah, added
that, the fact that he is a musician and is
expected to be neutral, does not mean that he
cannot comment on national issues that may
possibly affect him negatively as a citizen of the
country.

"The fact Kojo is a Rastaman does not mean there
is no comb in his house’ he said jokingly".

Source - ghana-news.adomonline.com



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