From Richard Attenkah.
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), on Friday, presented copies of a cheer song it has put together as the theme song for the Ghana Black Stars campaign for Brazil 2014 to the Managing Director (MD) of Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited.
The song, titled “Shine 4 Africa”, is expected to be used as the one song which will inspire the Black Stars in their quest to conquer the world to make history as the first African country go past the semi-final stage, if not bring home the prestigious trophy.
“Shine 4 Africa”, which was produced by KAYWA, is a collaboration between MUSIGA and Showbiz Africa, and sponsored by Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited. The music personalities who featured on the production include Skinny Legend, Noble Nketia, Efya, Nana Boroo, Sheriffa Gunu, Tic Tac, Edem, Cwesi Oteng, Sarkodie, Chemphe, Maestro Kojo Antwi, Dancehall King Samini, and President of MUSIGA, Obour.
Presenting the copies, Samini, who is the Music Director of MUSIGA, said music is one tool which can bring people from all walks of life together for a common purpose; one that is as important as to cheer our Black Stars to higher heights at the mundial.
Receiving the copies, Mr. Alhassan Andani, MD of Stanbic Bank, said his outfit believed that all Ghanaians have their eyes set on Brazil, and that one of the best ways to rally round the team is through a common song that can bring all of us together to support the Black Stars.
“As a bank, we have made our intentions very clear on our support to see Ghana succeed at the World Cup. We have already contributed to the government’s campaign to send supporters to Brazil. “And when the Musicians’ Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) decided to prepare a theme song for the campaign, we saw it as another opportunity to bring happiness to [our] supporters.
“We know Africans, and for that matter Ghanaians love their football. If there is a common song to use as the rallying point to watch the matches, all the better. “Apart from our support for sports development, we also have keen interest in the creative industry. We are a major partner in the development arts in this country.”
He stated that MUSIGA’s initiative was worthy of support, hence Stanbic’s decision to partner them, adding: “Supporting the production of the song is yet another testament of our interest in ensuring that quality creative work sees fruition.
“It is our hope that all Ghanaians will welcome and embrace this song, titled “Shine-4-Africa”, as the one main theme song to support and cheer on the Black Stars in our homes, in Brazil, and in our offices,” Mr. Andani observed.