{"id":426835,"date":"2017-10-09T11:00:19","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T11:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghana-mma.com\/2017\/10\/09\/coke-studio-africa-2017-officially-launches-in-ghana\/"},"modified":"2017-10-09T11:00:19","modified_gmt":"2017-10-09T11:00:19","slug":"coke-studio-africa-2017-officially-launches-in-ghana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2017\/10\/09\/coke-studio-africa-2017-officially-launches-in-ghana\/","title":{"rendered":"Coke Studio Africa 2017 officially launches in Ghana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"medsection1\">\n<!-- End of html generated by this->header() --><\/p>\n<p class=\"floatLeft\">Entertainment of Monday,  9 October 2017<\/p>\n<p class=\"floatRight\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>Kenneth Kwawu<\/p>\n<p>2017-10-09<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-left\">\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/83711085.295.jpg\" alt=\"Coke Star Studio22\" title=\"Coke Star Studio22\" width=\"295\" height=\"183\" \/><span class=\"image_caption\"><span>Coke Studio Africa is a non-competitive music collaboration show<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"noPrint\">\n<div id=\"537626303\" style=\"width:300;height:250;margin:0;padding:0\">\n\t\t  <noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"b2ad7fa7fd\" name=\"b2ad7fa7fd\" src=\"http:\/\/ghanaweb-d.openx.net\/w\/1.0\/afr?auid=537626303&amp;cb=149916385179598\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\"><a href=\"\/\/ghanaweb-d.openx.net\/w\/1.0\/rc?cs=b2ad7fa7fd&amp;cb=149916385179598\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1507546819_892_ai\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"clear:right\">Coca-Cola Company celebrates the official launch of its music flagship Coke Studio Africa 2017 in Ghana. Being broadcasted in Ghana for the second time in its history, Coke Studio Africa has got bigger and better this season with the merger of Coke Studio Africa and Coke Studio South Africa, to include 16 countries in total.<\/p>\n<p>Yaa Amoah-Owusu, Brand Manager of Coca-Cola in Ghana says, \u201cWe had a great experience last year. And from that experience, we are very glad to bring a bigger and better Coke Studio Africa for the continent and for Ghana in particular. We have a group of top artists with diverse flavours this year incorporating the cultural and modern music experiences in Ghana. This will give more exposure to Ghananian music and promote our culture globally\u201d. <\/p>\n<p>Two of Ghana\u2019s most talented artists: Joey B and Worlasi are set to debut on this year\u2019s show. Worlasi \u2013 the \u201cNuse\u201d and \u201cNukata\u201d hit maker is diverse and has unique skill. He was touted by BBC as one of the most influential artists to watch in Ghana in 2016. The R&amp;B star Joey B known for hit songs such as \u201cStrawberry Ginger\u201d and \u201cTonga\u201d featuring Sarkodie will be collaborating with South African power vocalist of the \u201cAmazulu\u201d hit fame: Amanda Black.<\/p>\n<p>Ghana is also represented on the show by super star music producer Killbeatz &#8211; dubbed as one of the best afro beats producers in Africa. He has worked with the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me in music including Fuse ODG and R2Bees. In fact, he co-produced Ed Sheeran\u2019s global platinum-selling hit song \u201cBibia Be Ye Ye\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>For months, the artists have been working alongside a highly talented house band while performing songs that will showcase the remix and cover of some of Africa\u2019s hit songs.  Through collaborating with diverse artists across Africa, Ghanaian music acts enlisted on the show are expected to showcase the best of Ghananian music and culture as well as share the values and traditions of Ghana. <\/p>\n<p>Epic moments to look forward to in the upcoming season include Joey B collaboration with the show\u2019s guest star: multi-platinum international pop artist Jason Derulo on Coke Studio\u2019s special episode \u2018 Global Fusion Edition and Worlasi\u2019s collaboration with Sauti Sol and Chidima on one of his hit records.<\/p>\n<p>Coke Studio Africa 2017 will be broadcasted on TV3 @5pm on Saturdays and YFM @ 2pm on Sundays. It promises to be a melting pot of music talents bringing together renowned music producers and top-notch artists drawn from various parts of the continent.<\/p>\n<p>The merger this year increases the number of participating countries to 16, up from 11 in previous edition. This season will broadcast in more than 30 countries across Africa. The production now includes artists from South Africa, Rwanda, Angola, Zimbabwe, Togo, Madagascar, Mauritius, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, DRC, Ethiopia and Cameroon. <\/p>\n<p>The last season featured Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, DRC, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Cote d\u2019 Ivoire and Togo whilst South Africa had its own production.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the renowned names this season include Bruce Melodie from Rwanda, Tanzanian artists: Rayvanny, Izzo Bizness and Nandy, Ugandan artists: Bebe Cool, Eddy Kenzo, Ykee Benda and Sheebah, Khaligraph Jones and The Band BeCa from Kenya, Nasty C, Busiswa, Mashayabhuqe from South Africa, Youssoupha from Democratic Republic of Congo, Runtown and Yemi from Nigeria, among others.<\/p>\n<p>Like previous editions, this year Coke Studio Africa will once again introduce the best and hottest African music acts to a new and wider audience. Through interaction, collaboration and cooperation amongst the artists the show aims to inspire while building a strong brand connection with Africa\u2019s young and growing population. From communities, cities and countries, Africa is full of music talent and Coke Studio Africa as a platform offers wide exposure while enabling greater interaction, collaboration and cooperation while creating inspiring new sounds.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Coke Studio Africa<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Coke Studio Africa is a non-competitive music collaboration show, which seeks to bring people together and celebrate the diversity of African music and talent. It also gives upcoming artists the opportunity to work with some of the best local and international music and production talent. It brings together artists from different genres, eras and regions to create a modern and authentic African sound through musical fusion.<\/p>\n<p>To keep up with all Coke Studio Africa related information including artists, collaborations, lyrics and television airing times follow the hashtag #cokestudioafrica or find us online at the following pages:<\/p>\n<p>Twitter: @CocaColaAfrica and @CocaCola_NG <\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @CokeStudioAfrica and @CocaCola_NG<\/p>\n<p>Facebook: Coca-Cola &#8211;  www.facebook.com\/cocacola <\/p>\n<p>Blog: www.cokestudioafrica.com<\/p>\n<p>YouTube: www.youtube.com\/cokestudioAfrica<\/p>\n<p>Hashtag: #CokeStudioAfrica<\/p>\n<p>South Africa: Instagram: @cocacolaza, Twitter: @CocaCola_ZA<\/p>\n<p><!-- uploaded by: 49 updated by: 49 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Start of html generated by this->footer() -->\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a style=\"display:none\" rel=\"follow\" href=\"http:\/\/megatheme.ir\/\" title=\"\u0642\u0627\u0644\u0628 \u0648\u0631\u062f\u067e\u0631\u0633\">\u0642\u0627\u0644\u0628 \u0648\u0631\u062f\u067e\u0631\u0633<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Entertainment of Monday, 9 October 2017 Source: Kenneth Kwawu 2017-10-09 Coke Studio Africa is a non-competitive music collaboration show &#13; Coca-Cola Company celebrates the official launch of its music flagship Coke Studio Africa 2017 in Ghana. 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