Showbiz University

Showbiz University host, King Kwaku Mensa caught up with some industry players and some investors at the Unveiling of OlivetheBoy as a new signed artiste under Sony Music Africa and Columbia Records to discuss the growth of the music industry in Ghana and how to attract investors.

The ruling government of Ghana, The NPP, made a lot of promises for the Creative Arts industry during their campaign session in 2020. With less than 24 months to end their tenure, Showbiz University sits down with entertainment critic, Koka to review the progress and implementation of some of the promises made.

Musiga has not had a president for 8 years and counting because members refuse to settle their differences and work as one unit.

Ras Caleb Appiah-Levi, who served as the Accra Regional Chairman of MUSIGA, dragged the union to court in 2019 after alleging some irregularities concerning the electoral process.

Former French Ambassador to Ghana, Anne Sophie has raised an argument in favor of the musicians and called on the government of Ghana to grant them Diplomatic Passports since they work better than most Ambassadors to the country. Entertainment pundit Martinezz joins us to discuss this subject With Showbiz University

The world of social media has brought about many benefits and created many passive jobs for people. One such common occupation is the job of a social media influencer. TikTok, a video-sharing platform, became famous during the lockdown period and created many celebrities and influencers in Ghana and beyond Felicia Osei sits with King Kwaku Mensa to discuss more.

Social media have been a major tool which many industries have used to propel their crafts to higher pedestals. Most scouts and investors now rely on social media to find the next biggest talent to sponsor.

Has the Ghana music industry capitalize on social media enough to push our artists? How can we utilize the free space to establish our dominance?

Ball J, a renowned sound engineer and pioneer of Azonto music, joins King Kwaku Mensa on Episode 9 of Showbiz University to discuss pertinent questions on how Ghanaian artists can break into international stages and awards.

Episode 8 of Showbiz University has packaged all the juicy angles from a Twitter Space hosted by TV3 Ghana, King Kwaku Mensa, and Betty Kankam Boadu on the varied opinions Ghanaian had on Sarkodie’s responds to Yvonne Nelson.

Actress Yvonne Nelson’s book ‘I Am Not Yvonne Nelson’ has sparked a multifaceted conversation on social media. The book which is a memoir from the actress covers her experience in love, family, friends, and career. An interesting conversation ensued on a Twitter space hosted by King Kwaku Mensa and we bring you excerpts of the space on Episode 7 of showbiz University.

Highlife veterans, George Jarah and Lucky Mensah, who churned out great music in the late 90s and early 2000s sat with King Kwaku Mensa on Episode 6 of Showbiz University to expand on the topic of Highlife as Ghana’s Identity on the international market.