BET not showing us respect - Reggie Rockstone

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Saint 8 years ago

Wel spoken brother these are the words of a true legend are not like the so called shatta

Wel spoken brother these are the words of a true legend are not like the so called shatta
ole serker ni woryeh 8 years ago

Why dont u use your Ashanti given names? u ashamed? typical Ghanaian and their inferiority complex sickness. Were u not the same person who said Tinny's music is not Hiplife because he doesnt rap in your Twi? Then leave those ...
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Why dont u use your Ashanti given names? u ashamed? typical Ghanaian and their inferiority complex sickness. Were u not the same person who said Tinny's music is not Hiplife because he doesnt rap in your Twi? Then leave those Bet people alone. U tribalistic hyppocrite!
Tuyoo 8 years ago

Exactly, with a "slave-name" like "Rockstone", this maaff-maaff s.o.b. should have "researched"
how many awards presentation rook place backstage, and were NOT shown LIVE!.

He is very IGNORANT about how awards are done on ...
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Exactly, with a "slave-name" like "Rockstone", this maaff-maaff s.o.b. should have "researched"
how many awards presentation rook place backstage, and were NOT shown LIVE!.

He is very IGNORANT about how awards are done on US teles!
sadiq(sisqo) tamale 8 years ago

what does shatta got to do with this matter? I think you should be a jealous man

what does shatta got to do with this matter? I think you should be a jealous man
Balderash 8 years ago

Why do we even force to ingratiate ourselves with these black people who look down on Africa? They think being American makes them superior when those white Americans treat like dogs because they are descendants of Africa. ...
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Why do we even force to ingratiate ourselves with these black people who look down on Africa? They think being American makes them superior when those white Americans treat like dogs because they are descendants of Africa. No pay attention to them.

One reason I am still struggling to forgive Akwasi Appiah for not beating the U.S in the world cup. BET is crap anyway. It had never served black people. Only the wishy-washy oreoles and the corporations. Snub them.
Asseytwa 8 years ago

i bet you go to your own family and you will be able to identify people in the family who feel other family members look down on them. It is a human nature thing. Some people are nice and courteous and others are simply not. ...
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i bet you go to your own family and you will be able to identify people in the family who feel other family members look down on them. It is a human nature thing. Some people are nice and courteous and others are simply not. Met a lot of Ghanaian teens and even adults who do not want people to know they are Ghanaians - because they were born in some developed country or their parents brought them over when they were kids. It is all about the culture
Balderash 8 years ago

Why are some of you so stupid? Who wants to feel disrespected? Would you like to be called a Nigga? If you have nothing sensible to say, keep you thoughts to yourself.

Why are some of you so stupid? Who wants to feel disrespected? Would you like to be called a Nigga? If you have nothing sensible to say, keep you thoughts to yourself.
the truth 8 years ago

This your hip life creation is simply an off shoot of hip-hop. Hip-hop came before hip life and it was created as a substitute for hip-hop so the bush Ghanaian could also behave hip in his own way.

The result was a music ...
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This your hip life creation is simply an off shoot of hip-hop. Hip-hop came before hip life and it was created as a substitute for hip-hop so the bush Ghanaian could also behave hip in his own way.

The result was a music art form that uses the local dialect with African beats and ryhthms incorporated in it. It has worked on the local African scene but not globally because it is not authentically African, neither is it western. Its simply not us. When it comes to music Africans have always led never followed. We are following and that's why we look pathetic, awkward, desperate and stupid. All the art forms originated from Africa; jazz, rock and roll, soul, blues and yes hip-hop. Why are we copying something that has its roots in Africa?

We Africans especially Ghanaians are always trying to ingratiate ourselves and imitate anything western yet we have our own rich culture which sadly we are abandoning. One day when the white man takes away the talking drum and all the other accessories that give us our unique identity because we hate ourselves we will run back crying to him claiming it was ours.

We want to be anything but African yet we are been dissed by the very people we try to imitate. At some point we have to get the message and stick to our roots. Trust me that is what will get us global attention, not copying someone elses music and expecting to collect awards. Nobody in the black diaspora knows of Reggie Rockstone and all these so called hip life self proclaimed super stars. They are only known in Ghana and thats where their fame ends. Get that!!!Inferiority will kill the African!
Banorsah 8 years ago

Well said .

Well said .
Asseytwa 8 years ago

Take any two Ashantis, Ewses, Gas, priests, Kings, presidents and ask your self a hypothetical quest- our of these two pairs, which ones will have more followers or say more people on their side? The answer to me is. The ones ...
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Take any two Ashantis, Ewses, Gas, priests, Kings, presidents and ask your self a hypothetical quest- our of these two pairs, which ones will have more followers or say more people on their side? The answer to me is. The ones that are hard working, successful,the ones that are visionary about development and emancipation of their own people. If our people are level headed and have a clear vision and how to accomplish great things, we might end up having people rather coming to us. If you don,t believe in what I am saying, what I would ask you to do is go work harder and be successful and come back and tell me how many people including bigshots you were able to win on your side. Mind you BET is business not 'abusuasem'. Color defines us to some degree but I feel culture defines people much better. If you still doubt me, Bus Stop Owner, Harry Zacoor who has been immersed in the Ga community for so long started acting like one and believing he was one. Keep our house in order, clear mind, good vision, hard work, success, then BET will beg to come to you. It's all business.
kp 8 years ago

Well said. You nailed it right. The ants go where the sugar is. 'B)fr3 a 3y3 d3 na abaa da ase3'. If you are world class they will hunt you like like the lion hunts its prey. They will send a chartered jet to fetch you.
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Well said. You nailed it right. The ants go where the sugar is. 'B)fr3 a 3y3 d3 na abaa da ase3'. If you are world class they will hunt you like like the lion hunts its prey. They will send a chartered jet to fetch you.
Africans need to work harder. It's true these guys look down on us ( they disrespect us) but if you are excellent at what you do they will have no option but to look for you.
We need to do away with our mediocre performance and excel with knowledge and hard work.
Withheld 8 years ago

Regie, u are talking shit.I also quite remember when Ghana also host awards night Artist like Sarkodie and many others dont pick up their awards rather,they let other people pick it up the awards for them.And U want to be rec ...
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Regie, u are talking shit.I also quite remember when Ghana also host awards night Artist like Sarkodie and many others dont pick up their awards rather,they let other people pick it up the awards for them.And U want to be recognised there.ABSOLUTE NONSENSE.
Kwadwo 8 years ago

African Americans DO NOT owe Africans anything, period! We sold their ancestors for what? Food? Guns? Bibles? African Americans (like any other human group) do have the urge to seek their ancestory; that is their right and we ...
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African Americans DO NOT owe Africans anything, period! We sold their ancestors for what? Food? Guns? Bibles? African Americans (like any other human group) do have the urge to seek their ancestory; that is their right and we should leave it at that. To think they owe us anything is a sad conclusion. What we have to do is develop our industries to be at par with the Americans and they will be encouraged to show up at our door steps, just as tourism works. Bottom line is Ghanaians today don't owe African Americans anything because of what our ancestors did, and African Americans don't owe us anything either. Case closed!
AMEGAXOXO 8 years ago

Reggie RockWhattt, what name did your father give you at your naming ceremony? Stop copy-catting and other,s will respect you.

Reggie RockWhattt, what name did your father give you at your naming ceremony? Stop copy-catting and other,s will respect you.
Balderash 8 years ago

They are African descendants so they owe themselves that self-respect. White people always remind them they are niggas by shooting them like dogs and getting away with it.

They are African descendants so they owe themselves that self-respect. White people always remind them they are niggas by shooting them like dogs and getting away with it.
TONY AMENU 8 years ago

Their ancestors are ours too! Do you know that their ancestors may have sold your ancestor too.

Their ancestors are ours too! Do you know that their ancestors may have sold your ancestor too.
Vicky 8 years ago

There's a pure hatred towards us from them because they think we sold them. They really look down on us because of the way we fix ourselves, the way some of us dress and how we look, so there's no love lost between u ...
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There's a pure hatred towards us from them because they think we sold them. They really look down on us because of the way we fix ourselves, the way some of us dress and how we look, so there's no love lost between us. Aside from that our Entertainers do not have what it takes to compete with them, like you said it's all about business, and our music is one beat, they're looking for something different but not a one way beat.
Willa 8 years ago

Reggie should think of making good music and being nominated and stop de unnecessary nagging

Reggie should think of making good music and being nominated and stop de unnecessary nagging
Benson 8 years ago

Thank you Reggie,even BET as we think is controlled,run and financed by the white elites,infact entertainment as a whole in the US. As for our brothers here,d desire to even get nominated is a dream come true for them,not to ...
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Thank you Reggie,even BET as we think is controlled,run and financed by the white elites,infact entertainment as a whole in the US. As for our brothers here,d desire to even get nominated is a dream come true for them,not to talk of winning. Until we see the wrong and stand against it as ONE we cant make any impact.
Beayou multimedia ltd 8 years ago

Reggie u don't even know what u are saying, let me tell u ghanaian musician don't deserve any RESPECT recourse all of u guys talk too much foolishness. Go to hell....

Reggie u don't even know what u are saying, let me tell u ghanaian musician don't deserve any RESPECT recourse all of u guys talk too much foolishness. Go to hell....
loyd 8 years ago

We should start a much more bigger and better award in Africa instead of playing the second and third game.
I never heard the award winners on any international new feed, but if we do our event, the worlds eye will be on us.

We should start a much more bigger and better award in Africa instead of playing the second and third game.
I never heard the award winners on any international new feed, but if we do our event, the worlds eye will be on us.
Bam!!! maka maka 8 years ago

masa BET owes Africa nothing.. Besides no knw has heard Sarkodie Stonebowy Davido Wizkid etc complaining ..... this means dey dnt receive it backstage ..... Do u think even all d American awards are given in d course of d sho ...
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masa BET owes Africa nothing.. Besides no knw has heard Sarkodie Stonebowy Davido Wizkid etc complaining ..... this means dey dnt receive it backstage ..... Do u think even all d American awards are given in d course of d show ... Masa shut up n make gud music ....
Bam!!! maka maka 8 years ago

masa BET owes Africa nothing.. Besides no one has heard Sarkodie Stonebowy Davido Wizkid etc complaining ..... this means d "backstage stories" ain't true..... Do u think even all d American awards are given in d course of d ...
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masa BET owes Africa nothing.. Besides no one has heard Sarkodie Stonebowy Davido Wizkid etc complaining ..... this means d "backstage stories" ain't true..... Do u think even all d American awards are given in d course of d show ?... Masa shut up n make gud music ....
Tadi boy 8 years ago

Black entertainment doesn't mean all black ppl in the worl. In America they deal with white race and black race that's why the blacks in America came up with BET purposely for black ppl so if they are otganizing a show for th ...
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Black entertainment doesn't mean all black ppl in the worl. In America they deal with white race and black race that's why the blacks in America came up with BET purposely for black ppl so if they are otganizing a show for themselves and decided to recognize their brothers in Africa, we should be thankful to them. How many times do we invite their musicians to come for awards. Too much complains and whining over every single thing.
GERROUT 8 years ago

so what? your opinion is useless. gerrout

so what? your opinion is useless. gerrout
TWeaaa 8 years ago

Reggie this is nothing to cry about. Africa is only being done a favour. Its an American programm so Africans can decide not to go they dont give a crap about you anyway.

Reggie this is nothing to cry about. Africa is only being done a favour. Its an American programm so Africans can decide not to go they dont give a crap about you anyway.
teya 8 years ago

Reggie you are right,thank you

Reggie you are right,thank you
kwabena 8 years ago

Why do Ghanaians behave like this is the Grammys? No one in the States respects the BET awards. Don't give them this much press. Please.

Why do Ghanaians behave like this is the Grammys? No one in the States respects the BET awards. Don't give them this much press. Please.
teya 8 years ago

I know what you are taking about,

I know what you are taking about,
nana kwasi 8 years ago

You want recognition CHANGE YOUR NAME FIRST

You want recognition CHANGE YOUR NAME FIRST
Kk 8 years ago

I understand u Reggie Buh our local artist do not come close to Those BET guys. Nuff respect to the naija boys. Our local artist to up their game. Dem dey back dogg!

I understand u Reggie Buh our local artist do not come close to Those BET guys. Nuff respect to the naija boys. Our local artist to up their game. Dem dey back dogg!
sultan 8 years ago

They can still protest while going for the award.

They can still protest while going for the award.
gha 8 years ago

the problem is the acent

the problem is the acent
Jazz 8 years ago

Who cares? Ask your self how many black Americans come to participate in stuff that goes on in Africa? Nigeria at one time invited Kim Kardashianfor a 30 minute show off and walked away with a cool $3 million. Are you insanse ...
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Who cares? Ask your self how many black Americans come to participate in stuff that goes on in Africa? Nigeria at one time invited Kim Kardashianfor a 30 minute show off and walked away with a cool $3 million. Are you insanse? African Musicians always wanna be Americanised and these people laugh at your ass all the time. This BET award was not made to include Africans, yet you have forced yourselves to be participants. I watched the entire show and did not see where the so called Stonebwoy was recognized so where is the pride of being a BET international artist? Sarkodie stupidly paid Ace Hood 25 grand just to feature in his music and was referred to as a low ass nigger! it's so sad you people cannot stick to your own culture and make the best out of it. anyway i hope their eyes will open one day.
ole serker ni woryeh 8 years ago

U JUST HIT THE NAIL.KUDOS

U JUST HIT THE NAIL.KUDOS
Balderash 8 years ago

He did his own thing and these Americans now want to showcase him and profit off him. American culture is trash anyway. I don't know why you guys want to imitate them.

He did his own thing and these Americans now want to showcase him and profit off him. American culture is trash anyway. I don't know why you guys want to imitate them.
Faisal Gunu 8 years ago

They can’t continuously disrespect our Acts.”over and over again,we are all equal no cheat.Respect GH...%%%

They can’t continuously disrespect our Acts.”over and over again,we are all equal no cheat.Respect GH...%%%
Nicholas Murphy 8 years ago

Is funny how Ghanaians can underestimate their people

Is funny how Ghanaians can underestimate their people
TONY AMENU 8 years ago

When I see African musicians behaving like African American ones, I say tweaa. You are imitationg them and they don't want any imitation. Be creative and original. Humans like new things, not what they do themselves!

When I see African musicians behaving like African American ones, I say tweaa. You are imitationg them and they don't want any imitation. Be creative and original. Humans like new things, not what they do themselves!
babiesman 8 years ago

Reggie you are really telling the true so keep on

Reggie you are really telling the true so keep on

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