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The High priest of DanceHall Africa #sugarRanking TheRabbi is Back as we discovered  the Oldest Dancehall Family in GH, The Ranking Family which has now published its Tree...rated the old ace sugarranking TheRabbi as still the most versatile. Reggae/Dancehall began rise in the country when Sugar Ranking and his then brothers which we  discovered as the oldest Dancehall family in the country   was buzzing Ghanaians Reggae&dancehall lovers to the very best of DanceHall&Reggae music back in the day. he is known for his deep vocals and commanding delivery of lyrics and his versatality in music he is known very well around the country as one of the originators of reggae dancehall in the country. he didn't make music stop him from Academic work as he took to study more and more which has given him an in depth knowledge  evident in his good lyrics and visions. "I am music and music is me" these are some few words he wrote on his Facebook timeline: "She won...

Upeez is a vibrant group made up of 3 handsome young men with a dream of taking their music talents to the highest level. They are known for a couple of hits buzzing some homes and clubs around the Tema and has brought  the music side of the Boys kasa hit maker kalybos to drop this banger titled #Ayele this song will get you  dancing till you sweat your self out. ff link and enjoy for your self the banger ft  the man kalybos  http://www.ghanaplaylist.com/music/play/14586289437324

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BurnitonMusicgroup sensation DxD drops visuals to his much Anticipated Hit #OriginlaMugunyaro ft stonebwoy. #OriginalMugunyaro been keeping Clubs, the streets of Ashaiman and it's Environs dancing and singing along, he has promised his Fans to expect  more quality and crazy concept of this video that will keep you watching it over & over again ... All Road leads to the all new #FalconCity in Ashaiman-Zenu for the premier of the video on the 16thApril2016 @ 7:00prompt . The will be Guest performances from your Favorite Stars and DJ to keep your night lively as the DxD invasion takes over.

Apple on Monday announced a pair of new products in old sizes -- the 4-inch iPhone SE and the 9.7-inch iPad Pro -- banking on user preferences for the familiar form factors to lessen their hesitancy to upgrade. Although Apple's hour-long "Loop You In" event was short on surprises, it was slimmer on filler as well. Among the notable extras, Apple announced a price cut bringing the Apple Watch to US$300, along with a selection of new bands. It also announced support for Apple TV folders and the release of iOS 9.3. However, the major news was the unveiling of the iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro.

The Boss of Riddims brings to you this smashing riddim titled the #shattaMafiaRiddim prod by riddimBoss & hosted by DJ manni he wish to bring the very best in lyrics & delivery in taking this riddim to the highest hieght.any Artist Ready to unleash his talent on the riddim can please contact Riddim Boss...via telephone on +233541701718 or on his socialmedia handles... @riddim_boss via twiter @riddimboss1 via instagram and  @riddimboss via Facebook... Riddim boss always got your banging riddims smashing at it best...

Subscribers of Airtel are complaining about the nature of the new recharge cards.The silver panel to reveal your recharge digits are not friendly.when you scratch the silver panel it tores together with the recharge digits which makes recharging of airtym very tiring and stressful...several vendors  and subscribers have complain about this and i personally experience same yesterday evening...please Airtel if you can read this pls we call on your attention to reverse to the previous recharge cards or fix the silver panel on your new reacharge cards since further calls to the office to replace damaged recharge cards caused by the recharge voucher seems futile... 

Hip life group praye continues their re-grouping by coming up with a new logo prayeForever. This was posted earlier today on Cartel Big J facebook page. we are very much happy seeing this music group coming together again and about entertaining Ghanaian to thier syle and kind of music.The group made of two now we belived are back and been performing at some events lately. We hope they bring to their Fans the very best of thier Arts Ghanaians have been missing from this energetic group. We welcome and pray all the best for thier comeback. PrayeForever...

Alkaline may just sparked the biggest feud in dancehall since Mavado and Vybz Kartel‘s Gully/Gaza era. The Vendetta deejay did put us all on noticed that  2016 would be a game changing year for him and so far he has been out the gate running and taking all kind of casualties with him including Popcaan and Vybz Kartel. The dancehall hitmaker just released a new gritty singled “City” where he took a few shots at Popcaan and his former mentor Vybz Kartel. While this would not be the first time the deejay is dissing Vybz Kartel, it is certainly enough to uproar the for Gaza boss massive fan base. “Everybody vex over what mi never said / Them say mi should show more respect to the dead / Mi no understand what some other man a meds / But mi couldn’t just put no bubbles in a mi head,” Alkaline rhymes over a dancehall beat. The single was produced by DJ Frass and will be featured on Alkaline debut album “New Level Unlocked” due sometime soon. Vybz Kartel and Popcaan fans have laun...

Kalloxiti is a fast rising Artist from Ashaiman. He is known for his deep delevry of lyrics and versatility  his songs been keeping the street and some homes in and around Ashaiman dancing.he has a remix of the bisa kdei's hit song brother brother with his version as sister sister which features hi life artist kofi nti & BB sky .he is a talented young man who intends taking his talent from Ghana to the rest of the world as we approach the election year he drops this new songs titled peace pipe and sister sister all songs prod by #madbeat follow link and have feel of kalloxity songs... #kaloxiti peacepipe prod by #madbeat www.ndwompa.com/kallo-xiti-peace-pipe-prod-by-madbeatz/ #kaloxiti sister sister (brother brother cover) www.xmusicgh.com/newcut-3/

#MoreVim is banger out of the streets of the new starrcity @Ashaiman... Moni & Nino jumps on this one and smash it with some vim lines to keep you going on your everyday hustle it has a feel of a dancehall & Afrobeat feeling the joint is prod by M.O.G Beatz also inside Ashaiman... #MoreVim ff link and download the banger... https://www.hulkshare.com/m7nxalealkao

Sunday, March 20, 2016 One great thing after another if you let yourself get pulled in too many directions at once, you’ll never make much progress in any of those directions. In order to say yes to real achievement, you must be willing to say no to other things. There is much you can do, yet you cannot do everything. As compelling as the entire universe of possibilities may be, you must narrow your focus if you’re to fulfill any of them. Though your love has no limit, you are limited by the number of hours in each day. Though your love may encompass all that is, to express that love.  you must be more specific. Just because you give your focus and attention to something in particular, does not mean you’re ungrateful for all else. On the contrary, it means you’re making effective use of your life to create value for all of life. Saying no one can be positive. Because it frees you to focus on something that makes a real difference. Give yourself to a purpose that feels rig...

Shattawale's Kakai got everyone dancing and singing know wonder it picks the best DJ Song in this years GH DJ Awards held last night at the conference center.. Shattawale  took to his Facebook timeline and wrote few words in honour of the Awards asking them a time for a party to be organized in their hinour. Wale has worked that much and deserve this and even more.We pray more awards for the shatta movement Boss this and the coming years...#kwikiT

Rap sofour also know as Obrafour seems to be sending a strong message to Those who thinks he quitting now by dropping his newest joint #StillStrong ft El. Obrafour has been consistent in his music since the days of pea mu ka & still going strong. Obrafour seems to have alot under his sleeves which his not stopping yet. He is known for major Hits and singles and he seems Far from over.he posted to his fb timeline with a picture of his soon to drop single ft El with the caption "#StillStrong We all have a purpose and a reason why we are here on Earth but sometime we don't seem to connect the plans of our maker so they keep asking when am going to quit or stop"  Obrafour has an immense talent whether he is on a Chorus or dropping Bars you hear and feel the quality in his delivery. His music is a gift and I pray he continues to  bring to us the very best of his Art and music. #Obrafofour

The High Grade General samini showed immensed Love on Wednesday night at Episodes Spar Junkies Album Launch at Django Bar...Where he imerged the highest bidder to bid for the copy of the Album for GHC10,000 what a selfless attitude from a leader like samini he seems to be telling the rest of the people of Ghana and beyound to support Real Talents and he did that by showing an example indeed your works will be rewarded immensly for your love of the Genre & Ghanaina music as a whole.

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Mavado has responded to Beenie Man latest diss on Instagram calling the dancehall legend “badmind.” Last week the “Rum and Redbull” deejay took to his IG to drop a subliminal diss aimed at the Gullyside deejay. “Nuff man inn a the Big League yes, but nuff a dem never win the league yet or carry home the trophy or no medal. We always inna di league, never get relegated. MVP for ten years straight. #WeRunRoad,” Beenie wrote in the caption of a photo of himself holding his Grammy award. Mavado is hitting back calling Beenie Man just another badmind artist who is not in his league. “Beenie is a badmind deejay from long time,” a rep for the “So Special” singjay said. “Doc is not at the level where Vado reach over the last few years so he shouldjust simmer. Having a Grammy from 15 years ago don’t mean anything.” Beenie Man won a Grammy award for his 2000 album Art & Life. The veteran deejay has also been widely regarded as the king of dancehall . Mavado also posted a photo on In...

International Allies midfield supremo Emmanuel Nartey has been cleared fit to feature for the Tema Based club in their Ghana premier League Encounter against Accra Hearts of Oak at the Tema  stadium on Sunday as the Tema based club looks to destroy the impressive Run of the phobians who are surrently Top of the Table. Nartey who suffered an injury four weeks ago in their opener against Aduana in the Tema stadium is itching to be on the pitch because he feels uncomfortable any time his team mates are training. Nartey has been one of the best players in the inter-Allies set up since last season and we wish him all the best throughout the season... Credit... Nelson Nii Odai Laryea (sports Journalist Obonu FM)

Billboard raised a few eyebrows in dancehall recently when the magazine published a story calling Sean Paul the “ king of dancehall .”Fans of the genre have been locked in a heated discussion ever since then. Beenie Man has bestowed the title on himself from in the late 1990s until now. But fans of incarcerated dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel has been voicing their opinion on why they think that he is the fitted king of the dancehall. The older dancehall fans are also voicing their opinion by injecting dancehall pioneers including Ninja Man, Y ellow Man, Josey Wales and Brigadier Jerry into the discussion. "Yellow Man is the original king of the dancehall these new guys don’t know what true authentic dancehall music is one fan suggested. “Has to be Vybz Kartel, no disrespect to the guys who came before but he is the greatest lyricist to ever emerge in dancehall,” another fan told us. "King Beenie Man still the leader after three decades  he is still hot and still rel...

Vybz Kartel has been incarcerated for the last five years but has still manages to stay relevant in dancehall, thanks to his worth ethics.prison life has not been easy for the former Portmore Empire boss. Sources are saying that he is deeply missing his kids and family. "The hardest part about it is his kids, Addi misses themvand regularly reminisce about not being able to see them grow up,” sources told us. Two of Vybz Kartel sons are already prepping for a career in dancehall as a means to carry on his legacy. His wife Tanisha “Shorty” Johnson also started a record label that is responsible for most of the deejay’s recent releases. Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, is serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole in 35 years. His protege Shawn “Storm” Campbell and two of his close friends Kahira Jones and Andre St. John were also sentenced to life after being convicted for the murderof Clive “Lizard” Williams in 2014.

Sarkodie & Stonebwoy took ghananian music to all new level when they hosted fans to their respective shows held in London and NYC...sarkodie filled the indigO2 in London with the SarkodieLive concert which saw a full house that was entertained to the very best of musics and arts from the sarkcess Boss.when section of ghananian media's reporting of sakodie's decline he got up to prove them it was far from over with his recent visit to the Harvard on the 18th Annual African Business week a sold out show outside the country and his latest  inclusion of Akwaboa to the sarkcess music tells us sarkodie and his sarkcess movement seems to bring nothing but the best to his Fans in Ghana and the rest of the world. sarkodie later thanks Fans and all who made it successful show. Stonebwoy in the NYC the irving plaza hosted the Go Higher concert that made history with a sold out concert that got the auditorium filled with both the black & white Fans of the Bhimnation....

Elephant Man is dismissing reports that he was a rrested for not paying child support payments. News surfaced online last Friday  when he was expected in Ghana for the MTN Pulse Concert that the d ancehall veteran was taken into custody for not  paying child support for several of his kids.“False news as usual,” a rep for the deejay told us. “Ele take care of all of his kids so no no arrest or  anything like that the deejay is overseas.”  Ele, whose real name is O’Neil Bryan, has over 20 kids, some of whom are adults.  Elephant Man was scheduled to perform in Ghana for the MTN  “Pulse Turn Up” over the weekend but did not show up for the performance.living his fans disapionted as this the 2nd time he has fail his Fans in Ghana who was anticipating his coming prior to his social video promo of the said event.

Luciano’s son alleged killers have been formally charged with murder. Three teens were arrested last week for the killing of the reggae singer’s son Menelik McClymont. The 19- year-old was stabbed to death on February 27 while he was on his way to school. The three teens charged for the killing are Jerome Coombs, Camanie Shaw, and Nashlyn Anderson all from Kingston. All three men are 18 years old and is scheduled to appear in the Half Way Tree Resident Magistrate’s Court today. There is a fourth teenager involved in the incident but he was not charged and is now the prosecution’s main witness. But Luciano is appealing to the prosecutor to charge the fourth man. “I would feel better if he was charged,” the singer said. “He went for these guys and we can’t allow him to get away with this. It is safer for everyone if he is brought to justice because I don’t want this to happen to anybody else’s child, and I don’t want anything to happen to him and people say is me s...

There is a lot more to dancehall hitmaker Popcaan than what meets the eye. Aside from his occasional gritty singles, the “Unruly Boss” deejay is also a firm believer in god. The Unruly Boss deejay posted an old letter on Instagram that he wrote back when he was in primary school. “I wrote this prayer when I was going to primary school,” Popcaan wrote in the caption on IG. “My grandma found it in one of my books the other day while cleaning her house. I jus want to say God is real and he did answer that prayer I pray to him a long time ago.” The letter reads, “Dear God, I know you are fine. I’m asking you please to let me prosper in life. And please Lord let my grandmother and grandfather live to inherit whatever I get in life. Lord please let my big brother and sister do inherit what I get also.” Who knew Popcaan was this religious. Back in 2011 while he was a member of the Vybz Kartel lead Portmore Empire crew, Popcaan referred to himself as Baphomet in a vid...

mz Vee has caught Kranuim with his Natural looks and beauty...she is indeed very beautiful and will be any man's dream. Jamaican DanceHall artist Kranuim couldn't hide his feeling about mz Vee in his recent visit to GH on the MTN pulse concert took a photo with the beautiful mz Vee and posted it on his Facebook time line with the caption "such a beautiful girl miss v let her know we make a good couple" as a man thinketh so it is... Kranuim is a nice looking young man too and they could be the best couples if this comes to reality...

Bobo pee & the Fante Rap sensation susuka hit maker Kofi kinaata births this new joint produced by RiddimBoss  titled #agege This joint will keep your dancing feet's on till you tired of it. The lyrics and delivery of both artist has made the joint worth playing on repeat...kindly ff de link and listen to this new joint produced by yours truly RiddimBoss... www.hipradar.com/bobo-pee-x-kinata-agege-prod-riddim-boss/

Nicki Minaj has decided to stay with Meek Mill at his house in Philadelphia while he serves his 90-day house arrest. Seems the Trinidadian rapper may have had a change of heart after recent rumors that the two were on the verge of a split. Reports surfaced last month claiming that the  two were fighting over Meek’s legal troubles . Sources say that he wanted Minaj to stay with him during his house arrest atuint but she was having not of that and blew him off and flew to California. Nicki Minaj & Meek Mill Shot Down Rumors Of A Breakup Last night Nicki Minaj took to Snapchat to share a new photo of herself and Meek with some doggy graphics on her face. Lets just say the message was very clear. Sources are saying that Nicki Minaj flew to Philly a few days ago to visit her man after working out their differences. “She landed in Philly a few days ago and you could tell that they were both happy to see each other,” sources told us. Urban Islandz sources close to the...

Alkaline  may have performed in front an empty stadium during his recent trip to Ghana. The dancehall hitmaker has been having a bad year coming off a hugely successful year in 2015. But in case you’re wondering why Ghana dancehall fans resented the deejay this is what we’re told. Alkaline Retaliate At Vybz Kartel Fan Who Bottled Him On Stage Alkaline and his team touched down in the African nation last week and immediately did a few interviews ahead of his big performance at the MTNPulse Concert. During his sit down with Sammy Forson on Live Fm in Ghana, Alkaline spoke about not knowing any local artists. “I’ve heard some songs on radio whilst driving but I can’t figure out their names,” the “Champion Boy” deejay said. “I must admit, I don’t know any names here yet dem tunes bad still”. He revealed.” Seems that statement angered the folks in Ghana who rebelled by walking out on the deejay during his performance at the 59th Independence Day celebration. Sources told us that Alka...

Blaze up Empire General Sly Ganyo-Dread drops this banging fully conscious Reggae riddim Titled;JahFirst prod by kingOneBeatz. This a fully conscious riddim loaded with real vibes and lyrics Sly Ganyo-Dread is a fast rising Fashion Designer & Dancehall Artist from Ashaiman .He is known for his good and deep delivery of lyrics in his songs and he has so many tunes making good grounds among the street of ashaiman and it's environs.He intends taking his talent in music to the highest level and that his music has all it takes to make it to the world and beyound. keep your eye here Tune drop in some few days time.. #BlazeUpEmpire slyGanyo-Dread...ff link & download http://www.hulkshare.com/Slyganyo

Kim Kardashian found an unlikely ally in Amber Rose amidst some vicious attack from fans and some celebrities over a recent nude photo that she posted on Instagram. Kim stirred up a lot of criticisms when she posted the pic on IG on Monday. “When you’re like I have nothing to wear LOL,” she wrote. Kim Kardashian and Amber Rose Squash Beef In Secret Meeting While some of her fans praised how good she looked, others shared some not so kind words. Several celebrities also took to their social media page to blast the reality star. “And @kimkardashian I don’t know u well but I saw u speak about slut shaming and as u know I’m an activist feminist so it spoke to me,” Amber Rose wrote. “Being Slut shamed and ridiculed is not fun it’s hurtful and mean. Us women deal with it everyday and I’m happy u can speak openly on this now because if anyone knows what it’s like to be Slut Shamed it’s u! Live it Kim! Make a difference and speak on it! Not only when it’s convenient for u but ...

Konshens is one of the few local Jamaican artists to step up and help Flint, Michigan. The dancehall deejay has teamed up with Irie Jam Radio in New York to donate 100 cases of bottled water to the city that is suffering from tainted water caused by aging pipes. Konshens Eyes Total Dancehall Takeover In 2016 “I think many people making small donations like mine will really make a difference, that’s a method we should employ in Jamaica as well, instead of waiting on one man or a big company to do something,” Konshens said. “Everybody can chip in small and get things moving.” The problem started in 2014 after lead was detected in the City’s tap water. Over 12,000 children have been affected by the water crisis. So far several big name celebrities have stepped up to help the city of Flint including Big Sean, Meek Mill, Eminem, Diddy, and more.

Meek Mill desperately want to record new music while he is on house arrest so he filed an appeal through his laywer on Monday. The Dreamchasers rapper started his three months house arrest sentence on March 1. Part of the conditions outline by the judge is that Meek cannot work including record music while he is on house arrest, but he can do charitable things. Meek Mill & Future Make Peace, Party Together In Philly But Meek Mill is arguing that he already has a studio in his house and would like to use it to record music. TMZ reported that his lawyer Joe Tacopina filed an appeal on his behalf. It’s now up to a judge to decide. The Maybach Music Group rapper reportedly dropped $75,000 at a strip club in Philadelphia the night before he started his house arrest. Meek will then served six months of probation after completing his house arrest at the end of May.

Willow Smith is the new brand ambassador for Chanel. The teenage fashionista was named the new face of the luxury brand. Chanel’s creative director, Karl Lagerfeld, made the announcement on Tuesday during the Chanel Fall/Winter 2016/2017 fashion show at Parish Fashion Week, Teen Vogue reported. “Thank you Karl Lagerfeld and the entire team at Chanel for expanding the perceptions of ‘beauty’ by picking me to be the new Chanel ambassador. I am honored,” Willow Smith said. Willow Smith joins other brand ambassador for Chanel including Blake Lively, Kristen Stewart, and Lily Rose Depp. Sitting in the chairs and just watching the clothes walk by is so amazing because you get to see the soul that’s inside of them,” she added. “I feel like there is so much creativity going on that I want to inject some of my ideas and some of my energy into the brand, because I feel like there’s a lot of things that come from youth nowadays that need to be expressed and amplified to the...

Sizzla Kalonji new album “876” debut at No. 3 on Billboard Reggae chart. This marks the reggae icon’s 26th entry on Billboard and his highest charting project to date. The 13-track project saw production credits going to Vychalle ‘Kid’ Singh, Sheldon ‘Calibud’ Stewart, Jason ‘J-Vibe’ Farmer, and Robert ‘Bobby Digital’ Dixon.

Beenie Man and Mavado beef is nowhere near over. The self-proclaim king of the dancehall and the Gully Gad have been feuding since last year. In the latest round of disses, Beenie Man took to his Instagram page to take a few shots at Mavado. “Nuff man inn a the Big League yes, but nuff a dem never win the league yet or carry home the trophy or no medal. We always inna di league, never get relegated. MVP for ten years straight. #WeRunRoad,” Beenie wrote on his IG. Last yeah Beenie Man and Mavado traded a few bars in diss tracks after the Gullyside name drop the dancehall legend in his single “Money A Di Right Ting” on the same Wild Wild West Riddim. “Better of them chill like the Doc and go simmer,” Vado sings. Beenie Man didn’t take that too likely and released a response track title “Think Mi A Simma.” “A who da bredda deh a chat / A couldn’t me, but him say Doc / A weh do blacks, barber boy mi can tell yo something,” Beenie said.

Is Sean Paul the king of dancehall? That is the question a lot of dancehall fans are asking today after Billboard ran an interesting article about Rihanna’s new song “ Work ” and it’s impact on dancehall. In the same article, Billboard refers to Sean Paul as the dancehall king, a bold statement that has not been going down well with a lot of lovers of the genre on social media. Rihanna Wanted Vybz Kartel & Popcaan For “Work” Instead in Place of Drake For years Beenie Man has bestowed the title upon himself and in recent years fans of incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel regularly voiced their opinion about him being the dancehall king. “I don’t think the Billboard is right on this one,” Gregory Isaacs brother/manager, Ruddy Isaacs said. “Man like Josey Wales and Brigadier Jerry, those men are the real heroes in dancehall. Man like Shabba Ranks and Ninja Man grow up on the sound systems and deserves credit too, but, for me the real king a still Yellow Man.” If not ...

Kim Kardashian went on the counterattack Monday night after she was called on the carpet for posting a bangin' nude pic that turned out to be a year old. Kim went in for the kill with Bette Midler , who tweeted earlier, "If Kim wants us to see a part of her we've never seen, she's gonna have to swallow the camera." Kim's response ... "I really didn't want to bring up how you sent me a gift awhile back trying to be a fake friend then come at me #dejavu." It didn't stop there. Chloe Moretz  tweeted, "I truly hope you realize how important setting goals are for young women, teaching them we have so much more to offer than just our bodies." Kim's response ... "Let's all welcome @ChloeGMoretz to Twitter, since no one knows who she is. your nylon cover is cute boo." And then there's Piers Morgan , who tweeted, "I know the old man's $50 million in debt, Kim -- but this is absurd. Want me to b...

Rapper Mos Def was turned away in a South African court Tuesday, after refusing to remove a turban on his head.   The American rapper faces charges of trying to leave the country with a bogus passport. He presented a "world passport," instead of his American passport and was slapped with the charge. After being turned away, he returned with a loose scarf partially covering his head. The world passport -- technically called "World Government of World Citizens" -- is not recognized by the country.  

  Anyone who went to business school recognizes the basic tenet that you use marketing to build demand in order to sell products. Through the 1990s, there was impressive marketing surrounding laptops -- Intel's iconic Bunny People come to mind. Apple aggressively marketed this class, as did Microsoft, and it seemed every other brand on TV was trying to convince us we needed a new PC. PC marketing dropped off a cliff in the last decade, and when the iPad launched with a powerful Apple campaign it nearly took out the PC at the knees. That was not because it was better than a PC, but because folks got more excited about buying a tablet. What happened in the 1990s that killed PC marketing? I think it was Google that drove the margins out of both PCs and tablets, effectively removing the marketing budgets and destroying the demand generation for the segment. Ironically Google pretty much owns Internet marketing, and it gives Android to many of the PC OEMs that don...

Google last week announced it would contribute US$1 million to the UN Children's Fund to support the global fight against the mosquito-borne Zika virus. A team of Google engineers has volunteered to work with UNICEF to analyze data in an effort to figure out the viral infection's path. It also will match employee donations with the goal of giving an extra $500,000 to UNICEF and the Pan American Health Organization . The company took the actions following recent Zika virus outbreaks that caused a 3,000 percent increase in global search interest since November. Last month, the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency. Coordinated Effort The possible correlation with Zika, microcephaly and other birth defects is alarming, Google said. Four out of five people with the virus don't show any symptoms, and the primary transmitter, the Aedes mosquito, is widespread and challenging to eliminate. UNICEF is working with Google eng...