Asaase’s entertainment roundtable show changes to “Artsy 995”

Artsy 995 is the newest addition to Asaase Radio‘s host of entertainment shows, which gives our loyal listeners a 360-degree view of everything entertainment.

The new show which started Saturday (22 June) brings to Asaase’s listeners distinctive African tunes, events, celebrity scoops and interviews, movie updates and chart-topping songs of the week. 

Artsy is a total entertainment solution.

Highlighting the happenings in the world of today’s entertainers, culture influencers, art enthusiasts, and creators both locally and internationally with panel discussions, reviews, interviews with the talent, and newsmakers.

Artsy 995 will be airing on Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm on Asaase 99.5 and all its sister stations across the country and streams live on all social media platforms.

It is hosted by William Diego Parker-Benin, also known as The Smoothest and co-hosted by Keely-Jade Brewer with some regular pundits like Fredyma (music producer sound engineer and entertainment pundit) and Coach Freeman (a multi-talented resource person for the broadcast and music industries).

Artsy 995 segments:

• RENDEZVOUS NUUZ:  An up-to-date, detailed and succinctly put together all the trending entertainment local and foreign stories that happened throughout the week.
• THE BIG CONVO: Main conversations of the day with various topical trending issues in the world on entertainment.
• REGIONAL PLUGS: A review of the week’s biggest topics, shows, events, issues, etc. from all our sister stations in 4 regions (Cape Coast, Tamale and Kumasi). Our regional correspondents gives us a feel of all the activities and personality conversations.
• PAGE FLIP: A review of selected African literature with the authors for a quick chat. 
• SCREEN TIME: Movie reviews of all the top trending and box office grossing of latest movies. We will play a 1-minute trailer of the top 2 or 3 movies released in the week.
• TOP TUNES: Chart-topping tunes in Ghana put together by our seasoned DJs across all sister stations. Listeners will subsequently be given the opportunity to predict the number-one song via our social media handles. 
• JOINT EXPERIENCE: We place a call to the Communication/PR persons in some well-known pubs/restaurants to get a feel of the atmosphere and activities taking place there. This segment would be sold to each location per week. 

About the hosts

Hosted by the charismatic and incredible “The Smoothest” and Keely Jade Brewer,  “Artsy” will feature interviews with artists, musicians, actors, and other creatives, as well as reviews of the latest movies, music, and cultural events happening in Ghana and around the world. Listeners can also expect to hear live performances, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and exciting giveaways.

The Smoothest started his media career as a journalist and reporter in Cape Coast while in his second year at UCC. He now has two decades of experience in the industry, spanning from hosting radio and TV shows to handling business development projects. He is an MC, voice-over artist, and has rich knowledge in event management as well as activations.

The man with the “golden voice” has worked in the past with Yes fm (Cape Coast), Vibe Fm, Choice Fm, Citi fm, Viasat1, Kwese TV ( Morning Show host), Pluzz fm ( sales & marketing manager) and HSTV (Morning show host).

He is currently the entertainment and lifestyle editor and also the host of “Soft & Gentle” offering a blend of smooth soothing and quiet storm music on Sundays from 8pm-11pm on Asaase Radio, Accra.

Keely-Jade Brewer (Miss Kiky) is vibrant Gen Z personality. With her razor-sharp wit, deep understanding of Ghanaian pop  culture and  firm  grasp  of  social  media  dynamics, Keely effortlessly connects with  Asaase  Radio’s target audience among the  youth.

Her established presence in continental circles for African music advocacy adds a layer of legitimacy and resonance to her role as host, ensuring a seamless blend of entertainment and substance.

Keely Jade Brewer is an entertainment and lifestyle broadcaster who has been on air for almost five years. She’s also a music promoter and an independent A&R.

She currently hosts Between Hours (Monday-Thursday, 1-2pm) and Just Us (Tuesday, 7-8pm) on Asaase 99.5 Accra.