Long hailed as South Africa's undisputed Queen of the Vocals, Brenda Fassie first hit the radios and townships of Johannesburg with her tune 'Weekend Special' way back in 1986. Born in Langa, Cape Town, in 1964, Brenda's first musical endeavour was at the age of four, when, inspired by her pianist mother, she formed a singing group. By the time she was 14, she had already moved to Johannesburg to seek her fortune. Using the South Western Townships (Soweto) as her base, Brenda was asked to stand in for an absent member of one of the hotter groups of that era, called Joy. Hers was instant success. Joining two other groups, Blondie and Papa then the Big Dudes in quick succession, it was not long before Brenda was recording her solo debut, 'Weekend Special'. Soon, the song was a hit even in Britain
The music industry in Ghana has a low record of females who do a blend of R&B, Hiplife and Highlife. We can boast of Becca who is more of an R&B singer and Mzbel who does mostly Hiplife. It?s hard to find a female doing all three, namely Hiplife, Highlife and R&B. There is a new voice about to be launched on the radio, a voice of rare talent and perhaps a voice that will change the music scene in Ghana. She is not only filled with a sweet voice but she does what she wants to do and something she says comes to her naturally and that is music. Miss Vida Darko is her name and currently she has ventured into both music and acting. Her artistic name is Veeda and has been singing since she was a child.
Blakk Rasta was born on the Monday of 2nd September 1974 in Tamale in the Northern part of Ghana, West Africa. He was born to devout Ahmadi-Moslem parents.
As a growing youth in the slums of Moshie-Zongo and Aboabo, Blakk Rasta (born ABUBAKAR AHMED), underwent a lot of injustice, favouritism and other social ills.Education was number one on Blakk Rasta?s mind since his parents were both educationists. He grew up as a learned ghetto youth who was a real role model for other youths in the slums. He topped his class several times. Everyone in the slum saw Blakk Rasta as an extraordinary chap with over-endowed academic talent.