Ghana’s international music star Rocky Dawuni has been nominated by the International Reggae and World Music Awards for Best Album and Best African Entertainer, to be held in Trinidad on May 28.

The Ghanaian Reggae Legend who has been referred by many as Africa’s Bob Marley leveraged his popularity within and without of the Continent to champion social causes and inspire a generation of artists and fans alike. It therefore came as no surprise when under the auspices of UNICEF, the Ghanaian reggae artist Rocky Dawuni (left) joined the head of the European Commission delegation, Filiberto Ceriani Sebregondi, and UNICEF Representative Dr. Yasmin Ali Haque on a two-day visit to northern Ghana to help educate the public on Guinea Worm the past few yearsd .

Dawuni’s eloquence as well as his successful melding of musical celebrity and social action has made him a spokesperson for various causes worldwide. Over the last few years, Rocky’s music and electric live performances have attracted thousands to his concerts. Superstars such as Stevie Wonder and Peter Gabriel have joined him on stage at his shows to tremendous response.

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Kiki Banson’ has spoken on his relationship with the Ghanaian afro-pop musician ‘Becca’ . For sometimes now, it has been on the lips of many “gossipers” that Becca is in some sort of romantic relationship with her manager.

In a chit chat with Daily Guide, though kiki Banson did not talk about his alleged romance with Becca, he spoke of Becca as a very determinied and hard working young musician ready to do all it takes to excel.

Check below for what Kiki Banson said about Becca…

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Emmanuel Kiki Banson, the Chief Executive Officer of EKB Records, managers of the pretty afro-pop music sensation Becca, has for the first time spoken about his relationship with the diva.

In an exclusive interview with ‘Beatwaves,’ Kiki spoke about how he discovered the young female musician, her journey into stardom so far and what is in store for the future. According to him, sometime in 2006, his good friend and god father of Hiplife music, Reggie Rockstone, introduced Becca to him at the office, now Rockstone office, as someone interested in pursuing a career in music. Since Kiki himself was looking for music talents to nurture, he gave the young Becca an appointment the next day in his Tesano studio.

Kiki told ‘Beatwaves’ that though Becca had not had any studio experience until that day, he was fascinated by the depth of her enthusiasm, confidence, determination and delivery to the extent that he became convinced that she had talent he had all along been searching for. Indeed, it was that first day that Becca’s hit song ‘You Lied To Me’, was recorded.

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