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Wednesday, 23 July 2014

Macho Rapper Features Choir Master On New Single, ‘Seeing is Believing’ – OUT ON FRIDAY


Hiplife artiste Macho Rapper will release a track he describes as ‘The best in 2014′ this Friday, July 25. The mid-tempo track for the party lovers, features Choir Master, formerly of Praye fame.
The song ‘Seeing is Believing’ talks about how ladies believe what people say about their men without facts. Macho Rapper and Choir Master on this song advised women not to believe rumours they hear but be patient until they witness it themselves.
‘Seeing is Believing’ by the Tema-based artiste, Macho Rapper which features Choir Master was produced by the award-winning music producer, Kaywa. The is the first collaborated song by the two artistes after they were signed onto Blue Roze Entertainment.
Come Friday, July 25th, ‘Seeing is Believing’ by Macho the ‘Boricist’ Rapper featuring Choir Master comes your way! Keep it logged here for the new hit song!

Funny Video: Girls ‘KILL’ Kalybos with slaps in ‘Kisses As3my3yaa’ – BOYS KASA UNRELEASED


The only bos with one ‘s’, Kalybos is here again in this new edition of ‘Boys Kasa’ series. This time he wasn’t spared as ladies kept slapping him for not kissing Patri. He got some kisses but according to his director, he wasn’t playing the role assigned him well so he had to start it all over again which came with slaps. Count the number of slaps he had in this video and write the results in the comment box below;
Enjoy the video:

It Is Time Kumawood Actors Took Facebook, Twitter, Instagram And Others Serious – MUST READ

Each one for himself, God for us all but at times you need to push some things into others throat if they seem not to know anything about its importance. For some years now, social media networks Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others have become the modern way of communicating where most people including businessmen, celebrities, government officials, event organizers and other personalities use as a means of getting new deals and also to advert their products. Whilst others are making good use of these platforms either by legal or illegal means, few are misusing it with or without their notice but that is not our concern, we are more interested in the lives of celebrities and what they do so let’s restrict our conversation to that arena.
Ever since these social media networks became part of us, people in the entertainment industry who are rarely seen on these popular platforms are folks from the Kumasi movie industry popularly known as Kumawood. Questions I mostly asked myself are “are they too busy to get time for it, do they lack knowledge about all these social media networks or they don’t see the essence of them?” aside these questions, there are many others I have asked myself and have heard people ask as well.
Not long ago, Akrobeto was reported to have said
“What is Facebook? Is Facebook the key to life? Those who want to do Facebook are doing it and those who are not interested are also doing their own thing. It adds or takes nothing away from my career because that is not what will feed me. Most of my people are on Facebook but I don’t think I will waste my time on that thing,”
Well that is him and I can’t begrudge him for his comment but what I can say is that ‘Emmere dani aa, dani woho bi”. Time changes so you always have to get yourself updated to fit the current situation else you will be left behind. Let’s take a closer look at how some Ghanaian celebrities are making good use of their social media networks, hence generating lots of income for them.
John Dumelo on April fool’s day became the first Ghanaian to gain a million likes on Facebook. John aside his motivational messages on the platform makes his fans aware of his errands. John uses that platform to advertise his movies, J.Melo products, foundation, projects and gives up-to-date information about himself to his fans.
Actress Yvonne Nelson has been crowned as the most controversial actress in Ghana and she gives all the glory to social media networks. Yvonne Nelson will pick her iPhone 5  and just post anything controversial about her sex life or relationship and bloggers/journalists will pick it up from there – after all bad news sells.
Yvonne Okoro, Juliet Ibrahim, Lydia Forson, Ama K Abebrese, Adjetey Annan, Nadia Buari, Jackie Appiah, Majid Michel, Eddie Nartey, Eddie Watson and other glamour actors use Facebook, twitter, instagram and other social media networks to keep their fans updated about their career. Due to these sites, celebrity websites are rarely seen because they can use these platforms to reach out to about million people.
I won’t even bother you with how Sarkodie, E.L Okyeame Kwame, Kwabena Kwabena, Sister Deborah, Wanlov, Reggie Rockstone, E.L and other musicians are making use of these platforms
Before Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Okoro, Nadia Buari, Chris Attoh, Juliet Ibrahim or these glamour actors will release a movie, they would have made noise about it with the behind-the-scenes-photos on social media networks so by the time the movie is set to be released, publicity would have already been done and the only thing left is to get little commercials and stories for it.
I am tempted to think that Kumawood actors and their producers are always conversant with what they have; hence they don’t see the need to chance on other platforms to promote their brand. I remember that Cannes Festival rejected some names of Kumawood actors due to their low presence on social media networks and online – that should tell them something. Some of these Kumawood actors have larger fanbase and if they had taken these social media networks serious, they would have gone far than where they are now. Miracle Films started producing movies since Christ was a carpenter but Shirley Frimpong Manson of Sparrows Production has over 27,000 likes on facebook – I don’t know if Mr. Samuel Nyamekye, CEO of  Miracle Films is on facebook.
Agya Koo, Kwaku Manu, Akrobeto, Mercy Asidue, Rose Mensah aka Kyeiwaa and other Kumawood actors can make use of these networks to promote their brands and get deals but they are not doing that. You can hire the services of others to manage it for you if you know nothing about it – your relative can even be of help to you at this stage. Who says these hiplife musicians who are always making noise on these platforms always manage their social media networks? Some have online managers who make sure their accounts are active. They keep their online managers updated about their activities in order for them to make their fans aware through their accounts. Kumawood actors can do same.
There are disadvantages when you are on these platforms but the advantages out weigh the disadvantages if you are a celebrity. All these imposters of Kumawood celebrities come as a result of the actors failing to create their accounts whilst their fans are eager to get interactive with them.
All what I’m saying is, Kumawood actors should take their online presence especially social media networks serious and it will help them. If they cannot manage it, they should hire the services of an experts – I’m ever ready to assist but not for free!
Let me end by congratulating Vivian Jill, Bill Asmoah, Emelia Brobbey, Kwadwo Nkansah Liwin, Mercy Asiedu and other Kumawood actors who are making use of these platforms in one way or the other – some of the accounts are fake though.

Source: omgghana.com

Sarkodie,Yaya Toure, Others Nominated For The Future Africa Awards 2014

Committee (CWC) of The Future Africa Awards & Summit (TFAAS) has released the Nominees List for 2014 and Ghana is well presented.

The list – of five nominees each – is released for the 10 categories of the awards. “After last year’s process, where only the Young Person of the Year was Africa-wide, for the first time in the 9-year history of The Future Africa Awards, this is the first time that the entire awards have been drawn from across the continent,” said Mohamed Diaby, from Abidjan, who is a member of the CWC. “Their profiles are available on www.thefutureafrica.com/awards and then judging process begins immediately with the jury, including the Board of Judges and the Independent Audit Committee.”

The jury has distinguished Africans including Katja Schiller Nwator (Leadership Development and CSR Manager, The Tony Elumelu Foundation), Mahamadou Sy (Founder and Executive Director of the Institut Supérieur de Développement Local (ISDL), Senegal), Wendy Luhabe (Founder, Women’s Private Equity Fund), Tonye Cole (Executive Director, Sahara Group), Ndidi Nwuneli (Founder LEAP Africa), Mo Abudu (CEO, Ebony Life TV), and Jennah Scott (Director, Liberia Philanthropy Secretariat, Office of the President).

Known as Africa’s biggest youth event, TFAAS evolved from The Future Awards to The Future Africa Awards & Summit this year.

The Consul-General of the United States in Lagos, Nigeria will host the nominees to an invitation-only reception on Thursday, July 31.

THE TFAAS CLASS OF 2014

(Nominees are arranged in order of name, age, organisation and country of origin)

The Future Africa Awards Prize in Advocacy & Activism

1. Kennedy Odede, 29

Shining Hope for Communities, Kenya



2. Ola Ojewumi, 23

Sacred Hearts children’s transplant foundation and Project ASCEND, Nigeria



3. Boniface Mwangi, 29

Pawa 254 initiative, Kenya



4. Abdikadir Aden Hassan, 26

Founding member of Garissa Youth Environment Movement, Kenya



5. David Akpan, 28

UCARE Foundation Nigeria



The Future Africa Awards Prize in Agriculture

1. Eric Muthomi, 27

Stawi Foods, Kenya



2. Nomzamo Khoza, 27

Farmer, South Africa



3. Olawale Isiah Ojo, 25

Agropreneur, Nigeria



4. Charles Nichols and Samir Ibrahim; 24, 24

SunCulture, Kenya

5. Nasir Yammama, 24

Farmer, Nigeria



The Tony O. Elumelu Prize in Business

1. Zakaria Hersi, 25

StartUpSomalia.com & 4Weeks4Life, Somalia



2. Eseoghene Odiete, 24

Hesey Designs, Nigeria



3. Andrew Mupuya, 21

Youth Entrepreneurial Link Investments, Uganda



4. Ally Edha Awadh, 31

Lake Oil Group, Tanzania



5. Ashley Uys, 30

Medical Diagnostech and OculusID, South Africa

The Future Africa Awards Prize in Community Action

1. Jake Okechukwu, 26

Sickle Cell Aid Foundation, Nigeria



2. Emmanuel Olisaeloka Osemeka, 30

Social Welfare Network Initiative, Nigeria



3. Tricia Michaels, 28

Stay In School Initiative, Nigeria


4. Nixon Ochater, 23

Amani Initiative, Uganda


5. David Akpan, 28

UCARE Foundation, Nigeria

The Future Africa Awards Prize in Education

1. Best Aiyorworth, 22

Founder Girls’ Power Micro Lending Organization, Uganda



2. Regina Agyare, 30

Soronko Solutions, Ghana



3. Ogunlana Olumideand and Obanor Chukwuwezam; 22, 23

Prepclass.com.ng, Nigeria



4. Philip Obaji Jr, 28

1 GAME Campaign, Nigeria



5. Adeniyi Oluokun, 28

AccessDrive, Nigeria



The Future Africa Awards Prize in Public Service

1. Okwuone Nkechi, 25

Edo State Government, Nigeria



2. Guillermina-Mekuy Mba Obono, 32

Department of Culture and Tourism, Equatorial Guinea



3. Ahmed Salihijo, 30

Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Nigeria



4. Lukman Jaji, 29

African Union Institute for Education Information Management System, Nigeria

5. Peterson Opio, 28

Australian Aboriginal Development Cooperation, Uganda

The Future Africa Awards Prize in Technology

1. Lorna Rutto, 28

EcoPost, Kenya

2. Jamilia Abass, Linda Kwamboka, Susan Oguya, – 30, 26, 26

M-Farm, Kenya

3. Anne Amuzu, 29

Nandimobile Company, Ghana



4. Mark Essien, 31

Hotels.ng, Nigeria



5. Joshua Okello, 23

WinSenga, Kenya



The Future Africa Awards Prize in Entertainment

1. Panshak Zamani, 27

Musical Artiste, Nigeria

2. Michael Kwesi Owusu (Sarkodie), 26

Musical Artiste, Ghana

3. Nasibu Abdul Juma (Diamond), 24

Musical Act, Tanzania

4. Ivie okujaye, 28

Actress and producer, Nigeria

5. Yaya Toure, 31

Footballer, Ivory Coast


The Future Africa Awards Prize in Enterprise Support

1. Sanga Moses, 30

Eco-Fuel, Uganda


2. Bunmi Otegbade, 27

Generation Enterprise and StrategyQ, Nigeria


3. David Oshei, 27

Dropifi, Kenya


4. Justin Stanford, 30

4Di Group, South Africa



5. Oluwafemi Bankole, 27

TechCabal.com, Nigeria



The Future Awards Prize for African Young Person of the Year

1. Kayode Disu, 31

ISEC, Nigeria



2. Joel Mwale, 20

Sky Drop Enterprises and Gigavia.com, Kenya



3. Sangu Delle, 27

Cleanacwa, Ghana

4. Alengot Oromait, 22

Member of Parliament, Uganda

5. David Adedeji Adeleke (Davido), 21

Musician, Nigeria

Profiles of all nominees are now available on thefutureafrica.com/awards.

TFAAS 2014 is supported by Microsoft, the US Consulate and the Tony Elumelu Foundation. Official Media Partners are EbonyLife TV, AfricaMagic, Ventures Africa, and Y! Africa. Official Online Partners are MemeBurn, BellaNaija, Premium Times and 360nobs.

The official bloggers for 2014 are Linda Ikeji, Omojuwa, LadunLiadi, Olorisupergal, Ameyaw and NigeriaNewsDesk. Country partners are The Cable, Ladun Liadi Blog, The Trent, Information Nigeria, GidiTraffic, News Wire Nigeria and Pulse.ng.

Cool FM is the host radio station. Channels Television is the host TV station.

For more information, visit @TFAAfrica on Twitter or the website www.thefutureafrica.com/awards. The official hashtags for 2014 are #ThisIsAfrica and #TFAAS2014.
 

Sarkodie, R2bees & Shatta Wale Nominated For Nigeria Entertainment Awards

Nominees for the 2014 Nigerian Entertainment Awards are out, with three Ghanaian acts including Sarkodie, R2bees and Shatta Wale vying for the African Artist of the Year award.

This year marks the 9th edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

Other categories such as Best Actress of the Year and Best Actor of the Year, Gospel Artist of the year, Music Producer of the Year, and Best Music Video of the year among others are being contended for.

The award is scheduled to take place on August 31, 2014 at the NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts in Nigeria.

Tickets have gone on sale.

Voting is now LIVE at www.neaaawards.com and fans are encouraged to vote to ensure that their favorite artiste wins.

I’ve Not Been Suspended From Methodist University – Grace Ashly Claims

Grace Ashly
Gospel songstress, Grace Ashy has refuted reporters suggesting that she has been suspended from the Methodist University College for examination malpractice.
The Razz newspaper report Wednesday that, the ebullient songstress, who is a level 400 student at the Methodist University College, Accra, was allegedly caught cheating during an end-of-semester examination and has subsequently been suspended from the school for two semesters for her misconduct.
The paper claimed, the University has suspended her for two semesters which means that; the artiste, who was expected to graduate this year – would have to hold on and graduate another year.
Reacting to the story in an interview with Myjoyonline.com, the ‘Gyese Woba Mu’ hit singer said the story is false and she is still an active student of the Methodist University College.
“There was an issue but it wasn’t me; just that I was within the group and we were discussing something. My name is the popular name so if there is anything my name will be mentioned but I’ve done nothing,” Grace Ashly lamented.

She added that, “Even yesterday [Tuesday] I went to register [for] my [resit exams] so I’m still a student. I don’t know who is behind this… there is somebody behind it but I don’t know why.”
Explaining what might have fuelled the negative reportage, the gospel musician said she was part of a group and “We were discussing a [Constitution] paper and the invigilators came in but unfortunately all the students dispersed,” and left a booklet behind “and I picked it and I called one of the invigilators to come for it.”
According to her the incident happened two semesters ago before the said exams and she said she even wrote last semester’s examinations.
But Public Relations Officer of the Methodist University College, Kwesi Agyapong speaking in an interview with Myjoyonline.com said “as it stands now she’s not [been] sacked from the school as it has been reported,” in some media circles.

He added that, “She is still a student of the [Methodist] University College but I will prefer you let her confirm her suspension or whatever it is.”
Kwesi Agyapong said “it’s not true” if Grace Ashly says she wrote last semester’s examinations.
Pushed to give a yes or no answer as to if she has been suspended, the Methodist University College spokesperson hesitated and said “Yes”.

Source:  Myjoyonline.com

The Music Industry Treats Us As Outcasts - Wanlov The Kubolor

A Member of popular Ghanaian music group Foes of Kwame Nkrumah otherwise known as FOKN Bois has disclosed that one of the group’s biggest challenge in making it big in the Ghanaian music industry is the manner in which they (FOKN Bois) are treated.

In a one-on-one interview session with nydjlive.com from his home, Emmanuel Owusu Bonsu known in showbiz circles as Wanlov stated that the industry was full of pretenders who hated to see and live the realities which the group believed in therefore they're being seen as awkward and treated as outcasts.

Wanlov stressed that it was pathetic the whole industry was painting and living a different life that did not really represent what the society was.

“Our biggest problem is that the whole industry is fake and so it accepts people who live fake lives and cannot be themselves. You know we are very sarcastic in our approach to issues and so these industry people who are supposed to give us the push feel we are not one of them (fake people)”.

He however expressed appreciation to the few realistic people who support their craft.

FOKN Bois is made up of Wanlov the Kubolor and M3nsa Ansa, a connoisseur in the hiplife movement in Ghana.

The group was recently in South Africa where its movie Cos Ov Moni 2 was screened to thousands of people after it was recommended by Oscar Award Nominee, Mike Lerner.

Source: nydjlive.com

Ghanaian Gospel Artistes Make It To UK's Gospel Touch Music Awards 2014

Ghanaian gospel artistes, Atta Boafo of ‘Double Double’ fame and Isaac Frempong of ‘Imela’ fame have been nominated in the African Artiste of the Year and Video of the Year UK categories respectively for Gospel Touch Music Awards 2014 to be held in Central London on September 27.

Gospel Touch Music Awards is organized by Gospel Touch, an organization that celebrates the achievement of Gospel artistes.

The award ceremony is bound to be prestigious in all areas of nominations and promises to be one of the best awards to be organized in terms of quality.

Gospel artistes would be rewarded in 16 categories and 3 honorary categories will go to American gospel musician, choir director and author, Kirk Franklin for the ‘Lifetime Achievements Award’, Christian Aid for the ‘Humanitarian Award’ and ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ to Christian worship leader, songwriter and author, Matt Redman.

The award ceremony is strictly by invitation and invited personalities include the nominees, presenters among others.

Voting took off on Monday, July 15 and will be closing on Sunday, August 31, 2014.

Source: Ama Larbie - GhanaWeb

FOKN Bois To Share Stage With Nicki Minaj

Ghana’s controversial music duo Foes of Kwame Nkrumah (FOKN) Bois, will be performing alongside American rapper and singer, Nicki Minaj, at the Tribe One Dinokeng Festival in Tshwane, South Africa, on September 24, 2014.

The FOKN Bois, made up of Wanlov the ‘Kubolor’ and his lyrical twin, M?nsa, are expected to lift the flag of Ghana high at the event, which has been considered by many to be one of the biggest music festivals in Africa.

“We signed the contract to perform at the event and we are happy we are taking Ghana to places,” Wanlov told NEWS-ONE.

According to the barefooted musician, he and M?nsa were prepared to sing, using their indigenous style to sell Ghana at the event.

Tribe One Dinokeng Festival is organized by ROCKSTAR4000 in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment Africa and the City of Tshwane.

The three-day music festival will also feature some cream de la cream musicians like Efya, Wizkid and Fally Ipupa, among other African artistes, with Nicki Minaj being the headliner of the event.

The event will be the first of its kind on the African continent, and will be the continent’s debut on the global music-festival circuit, boasting a unique multi-day, multi-stage musical extravaganza yet to be experienced on African soil.

Wanlov and M?nsa are currently in South Africa to screen the sequel of their ‘Cos Of Moni’ movie at the Durban International Film Festival.

Source: News One

I Am Not In A Romantic Relationship With My Manager - Becca

Musician Becca over the weekend made an appearance on ‘hanging out with KOD’ where she revealed a lot about herself and set records straight.

"I don’t cherish any award apart from GMA, forget KORA and all the other awards that I’ve won. In my opinion, it is more important to be known and appreciated in your own country rather than elsewhere and for me, I will continue to cherish my GMA awards", she said about the Ghana Music Awards which has had some backlash from some artistes.

Becca also made it clear that she and her manager, Kiki are not in any romantic relationship as in he, Kiki, is dating her or whatsoever. She said it is just a working relationship so hear-says should be dismissed concerning the two dating.

She added that she has the right to date anyone she likes and her choice shouldn't affect or concern anyone.

Becca described Nigerian multiple-award winning rapper, MI as an amazing personality, intelligent and "will be on till, till and till". She revealed that MI is her "bestest" friend in the industry for now.

On the issue of Ghanaian musicians' preference in shooting videos for their music elsewhere but Ghana, she said "I shoot music videos outside because anytime I have the opportunity to travel, I just love to shoot a video there, but not that there are no better directors or good locations here in Ghana.

Source: zionfelix.com

Friday, 18 July 2014

Maiden Ampe League To Hit Accra





The #AmpeLeague is a concept aimed at giving young adults(females, especially) a chance to keep fit and relive their childhoods. The maiden edition of this event seeks to provide an avenue for fun and networking for people of all genders. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness on some serious health issues. In this edition, the #AmpeLeague will start a Cervical Cancer awareness campaign (which will continue after the event).

Date & Time: Saturday the 2nd of August 2014 from 9am till 4pm
Venue: Astros Park inside Dzorwulu. Down the road from Aphrodisiac
Night Club and Peter Pan restaurant.

Main Attractions:

Ampe: Ladies! This is the champions league of Ampe,the gathering of the most elite in the history of the game.Other supporting games such as Lime in spoon,Musical Chairs,Skipping,Oware,Ludo and many others will be available too. It’s show time ladies. Come with your teams in full gear and show them how it’s done. no sitting down and looking pretty, and no heels!

Food: Imagine every single kind of item 13 in one place, only this time, it’s not for free. Whats your taste? Spicy? Sweet, sour, hot, cold, continental, local? Never mind, if that food exists it’s going to be at the #AmpeLeague

Cervical Cancer Awareness: Did you know, that we lose about 1500 of our mothers and sisters each year in Ghana to cervical cancer? Come and lets create more awareness of cervical cancer. (Ampe league will tell you what google can’t)

Side Attractions:

Something For The Guys: No! you won’t lose any real nigga points for coming for the ampe league, and when you are not watching your ladies(baes) battle it out at ampe, you can play video and board games, and even soccer if you feel up to it!

Music: How do you like your music, deafening? Slow? fast? djNate and djJojo got it all customized for you.
 
 
 
Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com

Reggie Rockstone Seeks God’s Face Over MUSIGA Presidency

Guess what Hiplife’s Grandpapa Reggie Rockstone would tackle first if he is to become MUSIGA President… “the royalty system and the payment of Payola to DJs”.

The renowned Ghanaian musician in an interview with Solid FM’s Kwame Poku said the country’s royalty system especially within the music industry left much to be desired. He says many musicians died poor with nothing left behind for their dependants because issues of royalties are not taken seriously.

Reggie Rockstone has been tipped by many in the industry as a potential Head of Ghana’s music body; MUSIGA.

He however tells Entertainment radio host Kwame Poku that, though he is honoured, he is seeking the face of God regarding the matter and “until God endorses it, he would remain a VVIP”.

He said he would address issues of royalty payments to musicians as well as payment of payola to DJs should he become the leader of the umbrella body for Ghanaian musicians. He believes strongly payola “translates into other variations of corruption”.

“You have people who have no talent whatsoever taking up the airwaves because they have money”, he lamented adding that “musicians are not paid monthly like the DJs”.

On his latest song as a member of the VVIPs, Reggie Rockstone expressed excitement about the success of the Selfie song. “It’s huge…it’s a little bit more than just a song, it’s one of those songs where the fans get to be a part of the story.”

He believes it is the first interactive hit song with some ninety-eight thousand views on youtube and counting.

“It’s getting bigger with the Hollywood award winning actor Idris Elba featuring in the remix…thanks to Jah”.

“Selfie” featuring Prodigal and Lazy has gained recognition among music fans and has been on the chats for several weeks running.
Source: Bernard Buachi/rawgist.com

Thursday, 17 July 2014

MzVee, Shatta Wale To Release New Song

MzVee has a way of drawing strength and musical prowess from her pace setters, first it was VVIP on “Borkor Borkors” then it came to Stone Buoy on “Natural Girl” and now it is the current reigning Ghanaian artiste of the year Shatta Wale.

Recorded by Richie Mensah of Lynx Entertainment Studio, the track titled “everything” talks about how MzVee promises her man Shatta Wale that she will give everything to make their relationship work and reaffirms her love for her man.

The track sees Shatta Wale prophesying his undying love for MzVee, calling her as the woman of his dreams and that he will keep her good, treat her well and keep her as his wife.

The two are known as Dancehall artistes but on this track, they took a different turn by making it a highlife. This act according to MzVee is to show her fans that that she is capable of battling with anyone with any genre of music.


“I decided to do a high life just so that people will see the other side of me which is my versatility. I believe that music changes, every era and the genre that is welcomed and if you are an artiste and you want to stand the test of time, you should be able to cut across all the genre of music.

Commenting on how she feels about finally having a track with Ghana’s reigning champion of dancehall, she said; “It was a great experience having to be in the same studio with Shatta Wale. He is a talent and working with him was full of fun and excitement which to me was contrary to how people perceive him outside.”

Currently, she is working on the video of the song and hopes that it will herald her solo debut album scheduled for release in September. Real name, Vera Hamenoo-Kpeba, MzVee is hopeful that this track will showcase her as a force to reckon with on the dancehall front.







Source: Annastacia Sika

R2Bees To Rock New York

R2Bees, one of Ghana’s most popular hiplife groups, will be the main artistes to watch out for on Friday, August 22 at a musical concert to be held at Armenia Ballroom, 630, 2nd Avenue, New York in the United States.

Made up of Paedae da Pralem and Mugeez, the Ghanaian music duo has over the years held its own and still stands as one of the best music groups in the country. They would be performing live on stage with artistes such as 2 Shy, Criss Waddle, Nana NYC and a host of others.

The event is being organised by R2Bees Entertainment in collaboration with Safo Entertainment, CHALE and Africalabash.

R2Bees has headlined various concerts across the country and also carved a niche for giving audiences memorable performances to last a lifetime at every single event the members of the group have performed.

Currently, one of the popular music groups on the continent, R2Bees, a name derived from the group’s mantra, ‘Refuse To Be Broke’, has remained relevant in the African music scene since its debut hit single ‘Yawa Girl’ in August 2009.

Signed to its own label, R2Bees Entertainment, the ‘Life’, ‘Odo’, ‘I Dey Mad Ooh’, ‘Afrika’, ‘Slow down’ and ‘Up In Da Klub’ hit-makers have shared the same stage with internationally acclaimed music stars including Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Fabulous and Red Café.

R2Bees has also performed in several countries including United Kingdom, United States of America and the Netherlands, and also collaborated with artistes such as UK’s Tinchy Stryder and Nigerian musicians, Wizkid, Davido and Wande Coal.

Source: George Clifford Owusu-Daily Guide

Samini Gives 1Million Solar Lanterns For Free

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Samini has launched the “Samini Light A Million Lives” project on Tuesday July 15, at Dancestardom in Accra as part of his 10 years in music.

As part of the “Samini Light A Million Lives” musician will distribute one million pieces of solar powered lanterns in deprived communities in rural areas across the northern part of the country where he hails from.

Samini Light A Million Lives, is a very ambitious project to distribute One Million solar lanterns across the length and breadth of Ghana.

Speaking at the launch Samini stated that it is very important to take social responsibility to the next level where it becomes social investment. As a kid, I had always fancied the idea of using the sunlight to generate light so it is this childhood dream that has led to this project so many years after.

He called on cooperate bodies, the media and government to support this project to hit his target of distributing 1 billion free solar lanterns across the whole of Africa.

Read Samini’s Speech Unedited:

I have also come to the full understanding of teaching a person how to fish rather than giving them fish always! With this background, I have liaised with some partners to establish a solar assembling plant in Ghana so that all the One Million solar lanterns would be assembled right here in Ghana. I want to be able to create some employment at the same time give people the chance to learn to become solar technicians so they can service all the lanterns in case they become faulty.

In order to achieve this dream, I researched and consulted and found very suitable partners for this venture. The people you see with me here are from Light a Million Lives Foundation and Ecotech Green Limited. You would be hearing from them soon about the roles they are playing in this project.

All said and done, I believe my biggest allies for this project is the media and my fans. I know and trust I would get all the support to make this project a really big success just as we have done with the music.

This project would also require the support of corporate Ghana and all donor agencies. I will like to use this opportunity to inform Corporate Ghana, Donor agencies and Individuals that I will be knocking on their doors very soon for their support for this very noble cause. I want to assure all stakeholders and donors of this project that everyone who contributes to the success of this project (Samini Light a Million Lives) would benefit immensely from all the activities lined up for the execution of this project.

Nevertheless, all work and no play makes Samini a dull guy so we would be having some concerts around the country and a really huge concert to crown the whole project and we might even have some artiste from other countries joining in the party.

Source: GhanaWeb

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Dr.Cryme Kicks Off His 2014 European Tour

Dr Cryme is about kick starting his second edition of his European tour this July. The rapper cum singer who has released couple of songs enjoying appreciable airplay in Ghana started his tour on 12th July in Oslo, Norway. On July 20, which is also the rapper’s birthday, he would be rocking Italy. Subsequently, he will be headlining another big event on the 26th July, 2014 in Stuttgart dubbed “D.CRYME LIVE IN STUTTGART” with supporting artistes like Ray Blaze (Belgium), Flexclusive (Holland) Baba Rico(Germany) and more. He also has a date in Hamburg and Belgium pending.
In an interview, the Twipop General confirmed that by saying “this is my second edition and its feels great to reach your fans worldwide, and know how they really feel and relate to your music regardless male or female”. “Same time it feels great to see fellow artistes, adore and endorse your music even though some don’t understand your language, but the force behind the beats, flow, and attitude” he added.
The multiple award winner also noted aside from the performances, he will be doing a some collaborations and video shootings in Belgium to be précised. Coincidentally on the phone interview we got the opportunity to speak to one of his collaborates and this is what he got to say about the Twipop King. “feels great to collabo with one of ghana’s best rapper, singer and song writer. Cos you don’t let your guard down when you are on the same song with vibrant Twipop General, Lol” the artiste laughed.
D. Cryme also stated emphatically that he will be doing a remix of his afrobeat banger “No Mercy” featuring Ghana’s finest emcee with name withheld for a surprise.

SOURCE: ameyawdebrah.com


Worry Not, Marriage Won’t Break Us —Captain Planet


At a time when the continued existence of Hiplife trio 4x4, appears threatened by the recent marriage of the leader, Captain Planet, to the former Chief Marketing Officer of Vodafone, Uche Ofodile, the group has come out to allay the fears of a break-up.

Captain Planet told Showbiz last week Friday that the group is working tirelessly to “feed their fans with great music” and the last thing that could possibly cross their minds is the break-up of the group because of his wife’s relocation to South Africa.

“I can confidently say that my marriage will not have any negative effect on our brand and no member of the group is relocating.

“It is my wife whose job will take her to new places in the world but officially, we reside in Ghana and this is where we have our home as a couple.

“She is only going to work and will always be back to the country and I will also pay her visits whenever the need arises. We are mature people who understand what marriage is about so I don’t think that it will have a toll on our respective careers. We understand each other very well and know what marriage entails,” he said.

For one who said he strongly believes in the institution of marriage, Captain Planet who recently got back from his honeymoon was hesitant to talk about marriage life and expectations. “So far, so good but I will rather want to talk about the projects the group is involved in”.

As a member of a group who has enjoyed glorious days characterised with the sweeping of many awards, Captain Planet believes that even after a decade of being on the music scene, they are still a formidable group to reckon with.

He discounted claims that his recent marriage would put pressure on Fresh Prince to also settle down since he is the only bachelor in the group.

“Prince is a talented young man who is more concentrated on his career”.

He came to the group’s defense when he was asked about their seeming waning popularity. He confidently talked about how the group had survived the years despite the tides and challenges that came with the “job”.

“4x4 never dies, we rather multiply. We were two and added a member so we are a group that progresses and do not retrogress like other groups that have fallen apart. I laugh anytime I hear such comments because we set a record in the industry that is yet to be broken.

“Ten years, we made back to back hits and no group has beaten that achievement. It should be put on record that 4X4 doesn’t release songs without planning because if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

Many artistes can’t climb the ladder of success because they release without any consideration because others are doing so. But I don’t think it is a competition,” he said.

Captain Planet told Showbiz that he is currently in Ada with other artistes hoping to find their missing colleague, Castro, who is feared drowned at the Ada Estuary last Sunday. He said Castro is a protégé of 4X4 since they discovered and featured him on their debut album, Siklitele, in 2003 which brought him to public prominence.

He said but for the “nightmare” that the country had been plunged into following Castro’s “disappearance”, the group would have released a new single this week but had to hold on in solidarity with what had happened.

The 4x4 group which is made up of Sylvanus Dodji Jeoffrey (Captain Planet), Edem Avornyo (Coded) and Prince Tamakloe (Fresh Prince) are currently signed on to Don Jeff Records.

He gave a hint about the release of the video of their new single, Baby Dance, which featured Nigerian artiste, Davido, this month.
Source: Graphic Showbiz

Photos: Germany: Behind Every Succesful Team, There Are WAGS


Germany's Mario Goetze hugs his girlfriend Ann-Kathrin Brommel
Hug for a hero: Gotze's goal on the match
 
Hug for a hero: Lingerie model girlfriend Ann-Kathrin Brommel congratulates boyfriend Mario Gotze

 
You did it! It was thanks to Gotze's goal that Germany won the match in extra time Gotze's girlfriend admires him after his match-winning goal in extra time

 
More kisses: The pair smooch after he was given his winner's medal
The footballer said he played well thanks to his family's support
 
More kisses: The pair smooch again after he was given his winner's medal. The footballer said he played well thanks to his family's support

 
Special moment: Brommel takes a picture of her victorious boyfriend on her mobile Germany's Next Top Model contestant Ann-Kathrin Brommel,25,  takes a selfie with her boyfriend

Group hug: Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates with his girlfriend Sarah Brandner and team doctor Hans-Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt Bastian Schweinsteiger  and team doctor Hans-Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt share a stare the player's girlfriend Sarah Brandner looks on

 
Well done: The model gives her partner a kiss of congratulation Well done: The model gives her partner a kiss of congratulation

 
How does it look on me? The swimwear model is no stranger to success and proudly wore her partner's medal How does it look on me? The swimwear model is no stranger to success and proudly wore her partner's medal

 
 
 
On the bench: From left, Mandy Capristo, girlfriend of Mesut Oezil, Brandner and Gilch take a seat to reflect on their partners' achievement Feeling the bench: From left, Mandy Capristo, girlfriend of Mesut Oezil, Brandner and Gilch
Sweet victory: Sami Khedira embraces girlfriend Lena Gercke Sami Khedira hug girlfriend Lena Gercke

 
His number one fan: Model Gercke wore a shirt with her partner's name and number on the front
She took a picture of her man in his moment of victory
 
His number one fan: Model Gercke wore a shirt with her partner's name and number on the front

 
Letting it all sink in: Lisa Wesseler joins boyfriend Benedikt Hoewedes at the side of the pitch to admire his medal Lisa Wesseler feels his boyfriend Benedikt Hoewedes's medal
Family affair: Miroslav Klose is joined by his wife Sylwia Klose and their twin sons, Noah and Luan Responsible family man Miroslav Klose with his wife Sylwia Klose and their twin sons, Noah and Luan

 
Lukas Podolski with his son, Louis, on his shoulders
Jerome Boateng and his daughter pose by the trophy
 
Jerome Boateng's twin daughter

 
All smiles: Boateng's daughter celebrates with the goal scorer
 
 
 
 
Sealed with a kiss: Germany's Mats Hummels celebrates with his girlfriend Cathy Fischer
Time for a selfie: Fischer captures the moment on the pitch with Hummels Satisfied Hummels takes a selfie with Cathy Fischer

 
 
 
Souvenir: Andre Schuerrle is congratulated by girlfriend Montana Yorke who had her shirt signed by the players Old but young Andre Schuerrle gets emotion as excited girlfriend Montana Yorke congratulates him
 
Prize: Germany's goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller and his girlfriend Lisa Rossenbach hold the trophy between them  Lisa Rossenbach and Germany's goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller share the trophy

Another Germany's Next Top Model star, she had her blonde hair swept up in a top bun and her make-up looked immaculate throughout the match. She joined the other WAGS on the turf to give her partner a congratulatory hug and kiss.
She later changed into an electric blue dress as the party continued at the Sheraton Hotel in Rio.
The celebrations went on into the early hours of the morning as the players drank, danced and cheered as they took turns to hold the famous gold trophy aloft.
 
Soaking up the applause: The party continued at the Sheraton Hotel where Schweinsteiger displayed his wounds from the match as he celebrated with girlfirend Brandner, left One of the most popular pair in WAG history, Brander and Schweinsteiger.

 
Super Mario: Brommel poses with the trophy won by her boyfriend Brommel  couldn't leave Germany's hero Mario Gotze

 
Golden couple: Gercke changed into an electric blue dress for the party where she held the trophy and hugged boyfriend Khedira Gercke poses with boyfriend Khedira