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7 social media strategies for musician – Worla Quist

Music has moved from just write–record–sell to include engage in the process of making music and reaping from it.
In this post, I share with you a few essentials that might go a long way to growing your name, promotions, and driving sales up for the music you put out.
- Post consistently on social media. Emphasis on Twitter & Instagram (IG)
Facebook is by no doubt the most populated social media website in Ghana but it has its limitations.
One of these is its difficulty for accounts to follow trending issues across every page. You have to like or directly visit someone’s page to find out what is happening.
This is what Twitter and Instagram do best with the use of hashtags.
Most of your images and videos can go on Instagram with most of your text opinions and addresses going through Twitter. Don’t stop using Facebook!
2. Be part of the conversation (not every random conversation)
You can directly or indirectly take part in an ongoing conversation on social media.
If you know it will cause issues for you but you still need to be heard, don’t mention names. Just type it and post. The users will decipher for themselves.
Remember you are building and solidifying your brand so there will be no need to engage in every conversation like the numerous fights on those apps. Don’t take it personal.
3. Create artwork (or simply get pictures) to post on special occasions including occasions of national interest
Independence Day celebrations, Christmas, Ramadan, etc. should be wished on your timeline. No need to always create graphic artworks for them.
You can use some pictures of yours which you think best suits the occasion.
4. You should have random polls that will engage your followers.
Polls about maybe which song the like best, when to release a song, which video they love etc. should be done. Not on an everyday basis.
5. Having certain achievement marks will also engage them.
An example is setting a mark of 10 retweets before you release a video or 10 likes to give out some exclusive news would also help a lot.
6. There are certain accounts people value, get aligned with them
Your favourite radio presenter is big on Ghana radio, but on the streets of Ghana social media he is close to the average Ghanaian citizen.
As such, there are certain personal accounts that you should try to get that relationship with.
Including fellow young artists. You need them as much as they need you. There is no need to be friends with them before you can join in the conversation of wishing one happy birthday.
7. Get your materials to them to popular social media handles of websites through relationships
Mainstream media heavyweights might be the featherweights on social media. Twitter handles including Ghana Music (@GhanaMusic) are, presently, valued by young social media users.
These websites and social media pages get lots of impressions per month not because of the number of their followers but because of the number of stuff they post concerning young, upcoming, and new artists.
Retweet and repost fans messages(positive) directed at you (make people feel like insiders)
This act gives the fans that sense and feeling of being a part of you and how much you value their words. Not all messages can b replied.
Messages here don’t refer to DMs. They refer to post sent with your handle tagged in it.
Almost everyone is sarcastic don’t take negative comments personal, have fun with it.
Use fewer hashtags on Twitter and don’t use all the 200+ characters. Twitter still is a short sentence platform with pics, videos, and gifs.
You can use all the hashtags you want to use on Instagram.
NB: Hashtags don’t work on Facebook. You can use it, but its effects are minimal.
Lastly
To get people talking, artists and labels need to give people a way to make themselves look good while promoting their music along the way.
There are three ways to do that:
(1) Find inner remarkability by doing something out of the ordinary.
(2) Leverage game mechanics by having random polls, and rewarding certain achievement marks, eg. Top Fan.
(3) Make your fans feel like insiders by giving them exclusives through communities, eg. Fans WhatsApp group
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AKA’s girlfriend confirmed dead after she fell from the 10th floor of the Pepper Club in Cape Town

South African rapper, AKA has lost his fiancée, Anele Tembe after she reportedly fell from the 10th floor of the Pepper Club in Cape Town.
According to a press statement released by the Tembes and Forbes (AKA’s family), Anele Tembe’s death occurred on the 11th of April 2021. The statement below;
“It is with the deepest regret that we, the Tembe and Forbes families, sadly confirm the untimely passing of our beloved daughter, sister, fiancé, and daughter-in-law, Anele Tembe (22). Anele tragically passed on in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 11 April 2021.”
Both families are in disbelief and still coming to terms with her death.
“We are still in shock and are dealing with our emotions and are currently inconsolable. At this hour of our grief, we humbly request that our families be given privacy and time to heal,” they wrote in the statement.

Press Statement
There was a hint that AKA proposed to Anele in February 2021 when he shared a picture of a diamond engagement ring on her finger with a ‘she said “Yes” caption’.
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American rapper and actor, DMX dies at age 50

DMX, the iconic rapper who helped build the Ruff Ryders label into a powerhouse during the late 1990s, has died.
The Yonkers-bred MC, born Earl Simmons, passed away on Friday (April 9) after experiencing a heart attack triggered by a drug overdose. He was 50.
“We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days.
Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever,” his family said in a statement.”
“We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX. We will share information about his memorial service once details are finalized.”
As of Sunday (April 4), DMX had been on life support and was in a “vegetative state,” according to his former manager.
White Plains Hospital also said in a statement: “White Plains Hospital extends its deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Simmons, as well as his friends and legions of fans who expressed their unwavering support during this difficult time. Earl Simmons passed away peacefully with family present after suffering a catastrophic cardiac arrest.”
One of rap’s biggest underdogs, DMX catapulted into mainstream glory in 1998 when the East Coast crown was up for grabs. After the passing of The Notorious B.I.G. in 1997, New York yearned for a new king. With Nas and Jay-Z considered promising replacements to the throne, a young, spirited DMX pounced on the opportunity to spar with the city’s elite.
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Netflix buys Kanye West documentary for $30 million

Netflix has reportedly purchased an untitled Kanye West documentary—which has been in development for over 20 years—for $30 million. This untitled project—which the streaming behemoth reportedly purchased for $30 million—has been in development for over 20 years, and showcases West in multiple stages of his musical career.
The documentary was created by Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozah, the same duo who directed the artist’s debut music video, “Through the Wire,” and “Jesus Walks pt. 3.” The film will not only focus on the relationship between the three, but will highlight West’s trajectory as a prevalent musician; his position in politics; and deeply personal moments including his mourning the death of his mother, Donda West. Coodie and Chike have put together West’s stories through footage they’ve shot themselves over the decades, as well as through home videos and never-before-seen content.
The Atlanta-hailing rapper first exploded onto the music scene in the early 2000s, generating hit after hit after hit. Apart from his songs, though, West has pursued other (very lucrative) ventures in industries such as fashion, as evidenced by his incredibly popular line, Yeezy.
West, too, has remained a highly discussed public figure. Not only has he been previously married to Kim Kardashian—the two of them long considered one of the top celebrity power couples—but his association with President Donald Trump and his own 2020 presidential consideration has kept him elevated in the public eye.
The documentary is reportedly scheduled to be released on the platform sometime this year.
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Malcolm Nuna celebrates 3 Music Awards win with ‘Baba’

Fresh off being crowned as the next rated act at the 4 th edition of the 3 Music Awards, Ghanaian singer, Malcolm Nuna thanks ‘Baba’ with a new video. Baba is a song on Nuna’s debut album Hasta La Vista, and the music video directed by Aphro is an extension of his gratitude.
Baba is a song about blessings and being crowned as the best Next Rated act at the 3 Music Awards is
indeed a major blessings worth celebrating. As part of the win, Malcolm Nuna received gargets from Nasco at a short ceremony at Electroland Ghana.
Watch Baba from Malcolm Nuna.
Born Malcolm Nunana Hehetror, the versatile singer, songwriter, and performer, who burst onto the
scene in 2019, recently released his maiden 17-album ‘Hasta La Vista’. Some of the songs on his album include ‘Blind Love’, ‘Odo Yewu’, ‘Touch And Go’, ‘Money Man’, ‘Baba’, ‘Spintex Life’, and ‘Party’ among others. He was adjudged the Next Rated Act at the just ended 2021 3Music Awards.
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Golden Age Creative Arts Awards Honors Diana Hopeson

Golden Age Creative Arts Awards Honors Diana Hopeson.
The veteran gospel minstrel Diana Hopeson was on Saturday 27th March honored by organizers of the Golden Age Creative Arts Awards at Golden Tulip, Accra.
The award scheme which sees to recognise deserving individuals in the creative arts industry of the country couldn’t have by passed the great contribution of the ex president of musicians union of Ghana, the second deputy vice chairwoman of GHAMRO and the CEO of GhMusic Publishing & Management.
Mrs Diana Hopeson present to receive her citation for GACCA Woman Of Excellence 2021 praised the organizers of the event for recognising her efforts and contribution to the creative arts industry, also appealed to cooperate bodies to support such notable schemes when she spoke to the news desk of 360hype.net
GACAA was recently recognised as the 19th out of 30 best awards organising firms in Ghana by the Ministry of Tourism for its enviable and notable dedication to its activities.
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