VVIP, 4X4, Others for MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards Nominees Jam

Come Saturday, November 1, the organisers of the upcoming MTN 4Syte  Music Video Awards will organise a musical concert dubbed 'Music Video Awards Nominees Jam' at the Heroes Park inside Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, where a select string of nominated artistes will be rocking music lovers and their teeming fans to a grand jam.

Stars billed to perform on the night include Episode, Stonebwoy, Guru, 4×4, R2Bees, Shata Wale, VVIP and host of others who would be performing on the night.

This year's edition of the MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards Nominees Jam promises to be an unforgettable and exciting experience that music lovers cannot afford to miss.

The nominee musical jam is absolutely free and expected to attract thousands of music lovers. It is the first of a series of nominee jams and parties to be held around the country.

The 4Syte TV Music Video Awards is proudly sponsored by MTN and refreshed by Club Beer. Visit www.mtnplay.com for more details.

Source: Daily Guide

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Charterhouse Vs. Shatta Wale: No Out-Of-Court Settlement

The headlining court case between reigning Ghana Music Awards ‘Artiste of the Year’ Winner, Shatta Wale and event organizers, Charterhouse and their head, Iyiola Ayoade – is sure to go its full stretch, contrary to talks that the case might be settled out of the court room. During the hearing of the case on October 20, 2014, Shatta Wale’s lawyer pleaded with the court for an out-of-court settlement and asked for one month, within which they believe the case might have been settled amicably between the two parties; but indications are clear that the posturing and proclamations from the two disputing parties show that, no settlement is being discussed. The industry is thorn with mixed feelings as a section are pleading for the out-of-court settlement while another section wishes to see the case travel its full legal length, however, Public Relations for Charterhouse, George Quaye disclosed that his outfit are yet to see any meaningful effort from Shatta’s camp in settling the case – although his lawyer did submit an official letter requesting for an out-of-court settlement. Asked about the efforts made by Charterhouse in settling the case out of court, he stated: “At our end, it’s not even come up for discussion yet. We have been busy with projects, ‘Barney,’ ‘Challenge, ‘Miss Malaika Pageant’ plus tons of corporate events to handle. With no efforts being made by both parties to settle the case, all is therefore set for them to re-appear in court on November 3, 2014 as ordered by the judge. Asked if Charterhouse is only waiting to see off the case on November 3, George Quaye responded,” Yes!” On 2nd October 2014, Charterhouse sued Shatta Wale for defamation, seeking damages of GH10million. This was after the self-acclaimed Dancehall King, made derogatory videos against the events company and its CEO, Iyiola Ayoade. An Accra Fast Track High Court on Monday October 20, 2014 sat to hear the case involving Mr. Iyiola Ayoade and Shatta Wale, real name Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr. The artiste was represented in court by his father and manager for Administration, Mr. Mensah and his Manager for PR, Asiamah Hanson aka Bulldog. At the end of the hearing, the court granted an interlocutory injunction against Shatta Wale meaning that, Shatta Wale is barred from releasing anything against Charterhouse or anybody affiliated with Charterhouse be it in writing on social media, in music, radio, TV, video or through any other form of communication or publication.

Source: Razz

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I Love You...Balotelli's Sister Tells Obafemi Martins

Former Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins turned 30 Years yesterday. Check out the loving message from his baby mama/girlfriend, Abigail Barwuah, who happens to be Balotelli's sister.

Birthday Message

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My life Is In Danger - Shatta Wale Victim

Shatta Wale and Rashid Abu

After controversial Ghanaian musician, Shatta Wale, allegedly assaulted him in the presence of his manager, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, aka Bull Dog, at his East Legon residence, the victim, Rashid Abu, says he has been living in fear and is scared his life is in danger.

According to the young man, he has fled his residence at Dansoman in Accra because of the fear that Shatta Wale and his ‘macho men’ would come and assault him.

“Right now, I am afraid. I can’t even sleep in my house at Dansoman because Shatta Wale knows where I stay. I’m scared he and his thugs will come after me and assault me again,” Rashid told 'News-One'.

Shatta Wale, known in real life as Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr., and his purported hoodlums allegedly picked Rashid from his shop at Adabraka on Sunday afternoon to his (Shatta Wale’s) East Legon residence under the pretext that he(Shatta Wale) was going to pay an amount of GH¢150 he owed the young man.

“Shatta Wale came to pick up some outfits worth GH¢150 from my shop five months ago but refused to pay. After some time, when I called he refused to answer. I called him on Sunday, he picked it and started insulting me. He even told me that he was not going to pay me my money. Later, he came to my ‘Blow Money Fast’ boutique at Adabraka in the company of some ‘macho men’ and Bull Dog. He asked that I join him in his car so that he pays me my money,” Rashid Abu stated.

Rashid recounted that as Shatta Wale was slapping him with a bundle of GH¢50, Bull Dog asked him to beg the artiste to avoid further assault.

“In the heat of the slaps, Shatta asked me to beg him and I refused but Bull Dog told me to do what his artiste wanted so that I will be free. Shatta Wale knows me very well so does his manager Bull Dog…,” he added.

Attempts to speak to Bull Dog or the controversial musician were unsuccessful as their lines were not active. Text messages sent to Bull Dog’s phones also did not elicit response before press time.

The victim has since reported the incident at the Central Police Station in Accra.

Shatta Wale was recently in the news for publishing on his social media page, some four videos of himself making derogatory and insulting statements against Charter House.

The musician also hurled insults at his colleague musicians, workers of Charter House and owners of the company. A portion of the video has even been said to border on threats.

Charter House, a private company with expertise in events management and production, later sued him for defamation.

They are demanding GH¢10 million as damages for the defamatory comments made in the four videos that the artiste had uploaded on the social media.

At the first hearing, the court granted an order restraining Shatta Wale from making further defamatory remarks about Charter House.

Shatta Wale is now begging for an out-of-court settlement of the case and has formally written to lawyers of Charter House to that effect.

The case has been adjourned to November 2, 2014.

Source: Daily Guide 

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Tigo Music ‘Unplugged’ Set To Rock Accra On Oct 31

Accra is getting ready to host one of its biggest shows in recent months on Friday, October 31.

Coming on the back of the successful launch of Tigo Music, the music streaming service being rolled out by the telecommunication network, the Accra Sports Stadium will this weekend witness a huge concert of some of Africa’s biggest acts.

Sarkodie, Ghana’s most successful artiste in the last five years, shares the stage with Nigeria’s Davido, as well as 4x4, Guru, MzVee, and dancehall act, Shatta Wale.

In what promises to be a good show, organizers are hopeful the Tigo Music concert will live up to expectation.

Tigo’s love for music is evident in how they’ve supported several concerts in the past, as well as its own Tigofest – a roadshow that celebrates the diverse cultures of Ghana.

Tigo’s partnership with Deezer, the international music streaming service will provide the Ghanaian end user an unlimited music experience.

Through pre-paid data bundles, the network’s customers will from 31 October, 2014 have access to more than 35 million tracks including those of Ghanaian acts – those on Saturday’s bill inclusive.

Source: Myjoyonline.com 

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Nominees For The 2014 4Syte Music Video Awards

Nominees for this years 4Syte Music Video Awards, were unveiled during a ceremony at the Oak Plaza Hotel on Saturday evening. Many artistes scored nominations with Edem, Fuse ODG and EL leading the pack with 7 nominations each. Talented singer, Becca came in a nomination short with 6.

Some of the multiple nominees are EDEM -7, FUSE -7, EL- 7, BECCA -6, DBLACK -5, DEE MONEEY -5, GURU- 5, 4X4-5, R2BEES -4, VVIP – 4, TRIGMATIC-4, CHASE-4. See full list below

Best Collaboration Video
Sarkodie Ft Castro– Adonia
4×4 Ft Davido– Baby Dance
M.anifest Ft HHP- Jigah
Fuse Odg Ft Sean Paul – Dangerous Love
D Black Ft Castro– Personal Person
Dee Moneey Ft Sarkodie, J Town – Finish Line
Edem Ft Kaaki – Latex
Castro Ft Asamoah Gyan – Odo Pa

Best Directed Video
4×4 Ft Davido– Baby Dance
Fuse Odg Ft Sean Paul – Dangerous Love
El – Ayayaa
Becca – Move
Sarkodie Ft Banky W – Pon Da Tin
Dee Money Ft Sakodie, J Town – Finish Line
Edem Ft Sway-The One
Knii Lante – Baby Take Good Care

Best Male Video
Guru – Pooley
Fuse Odg Ft Sean Paul – Dangerous Love
Chase Ft Samini – Pulling Me Down
El – Ayayaa
Shatta Wale – Everybody Like My Thing
Samini – Money Biz
Sarkodie – Pon Da Tin
Choir Master – Pull Me Down

Best Female Video
Tiffany Ft Fuse Odg – Spanner
Becca – Move
Ak Songstress – Funky Fresh
Eazzy Ft Stonebouwy – Emergency
Mz Vee – Borkor Borko
Sala – My Love
Irene – My Mind Dey

Best Group Video
4×4 – Baby Dance
Vvip-Selfie
R2bees – Killing Me Softly
D2 Ft Shatta Wale – Fever
Gallaxy-Boko Booko
Ruff-N-Smooth-Break Waist

Best Choreography video
Vvip – Selfie,
Becca – Move
Eazzy Ft Stonebouy –, Emergency
Shatta Wale – Everybody Like My Thing
Castro Ft D Black – Seihor

Best Special Effect video
Chase – Pulling Me Down
El – Ayayaa
Trigmatic – Bellum
D Black – Party Gbee
Gasmila – Here To Stay

 Best Hiphop Video
Manifest Ft HHP- Jigah
Dee Moneey – Finish Line
Trigmatic- Bellum Angelorum
Sarkodie – Bounce
Joey B Ft Pappy Kojo – Wave
Edem Ft Sway-The One
R2bees-Killing Me Softly
D-Black Ft Bisa Kdei– Son Of God

Best Reggae/Dancehall Video
Shatta Wale – Everybody Like My Thing
Stonebowy – Submarine
Samini – Money Biz
Jupitar – Be Mine
Ak Songtress – Funky Fresh
Episode – Turn Up
Jon Germain-Still Here
Mz Vee- Borkor Borko

Best Hiplife Video
Sarkodie – Adonia
4×4 – Baby Dance
D Black-Party Gbee,
El – Ayayaa
Vvip – Book Of Hiplife
Okyeame Kwame Ft J Martins – Try Another Time
Guru – Pooley
Yaa Pono-Amen

Best Discovery Video
Mz Vee – Borkor Borko
Ak Songstress – Funky Fresh
Gallaxy-Boko Booko
Episode – Sinners prayer

Best African Act Video
Ice Prince Ft Sarkodie – Shot On Shot
Davido Ft Mafikizolo – _Tchelete (Goodlife)
Marvins – Dorobocci
Phyno Ft Flavor – Autha
P Square –Testimony
Yemi Alade – Johnny
Wiz Boy – Wizolingo
Bucie-Easy To Love

Best Story Line Video
M.anifest – Someway Bi
Fuse Odg Feat Sean Paul – Dangerous Love
El – Ayayaa
Knii Lante – Baby Take Good Care
Edem-The One
Sarkodie-Down On One
Bisa Kdei-Odo Carpenter

Best Edited Video
Chase – Pulling Me Down
El – Ayayaa
Dee Moneey – Finish Line
D black-Party Gbee,
Becca – Move
Trigmatic-Bellum
Guru – Mpaebo
Edem Ft Sway -The One

Best Gospel video
Cwesi Oteng – Count Ur Blessing
Joe Mettle – I Am Yours
Gena West – Che Che
Ohemaa Mercy – Wofri Mu
Daughters Of Glorious Jesus- Wonnim A Ennye Yie
Oj – Apor Jesu
Jael Wiafe-Don’t Give Up The Fight

Best Hi-Life Video
Bisa Kdei – Odo Carpenter
Double-Good Mood
Daddy Lumba – Ye Nea Woho Beto Wo
Castro Ft Asamoah Gyan – Odo Pa
Trigmatic – Wosika Nti
R2bees –Love
Kwaisey Pee – Memfa Ntwen Feat J Martins
Akoo Nana – Mi Yadaw ft. Castro

 Most Popular Video
Sarkodie – Adonia
Vvip – Selfie,
Fuse Odg Feat Sean Paul – Dangerous Love
Castro Ft D Black – Seihor
Guru – Alkayida
D2 Feat Shatta Wale – Fever
Shatta Wale – Everybody Like My Thing
R2bees – Love

Best Photograghy Video
Sarkodie – Adonia
4×4 – Baby Dance
Fuse Odg – Dangerous Love
Becca – Move
Dee Moneey Ft Sakodie, J Town – Finish Line
Knii Lante – Baby Take Good Care
Chase – Pulling Me Down
Edem Feat Sway -The One

Most Influential Artiste
Fuse Odg Ft Sean Paul – Dangerous Love
El – Ayayaa
D Black – Party Gbee
Becca – Move
Guru-Pooley
Vvip – Selfie
Sarkodie – Adonia
Edem Ft Sway-The One
Shatta Wale- Everybody like My Thing
Samini – Money Biz

Best Reggae/Dancehall Video
Shatta Wale – Everybody Like My Thing
Stonebowy – Submarine
Samini – Money Biz
Jupitar – Be Mine
Ak Songtress – Funky Fresh
Episode – Turn Up
Jon Germain-Still Here
Mz Vee- Borkor Borko

Best Hiplife Video
Sarkodie – Adonia
4×4 – Baby Dance
D Black-Party Gbee,
El – Ayayaa
Vvip – Book Of Hiplife
Okyeame Kwame Ft J Martins – Try Another Time
Guru – Pooley
Yaa Pono-Amen

Best Discovery Video
Mz Vee – Borkor Borko
Ak Songstress – Funky Fresh
Gallaxy-Boko Booko
Episode – Sinners prayer
 
Best African Act Video
Ice Prince Ft Sarkodie – Shot On Shot
Davido Ft Mafikizolo – _Tchelete (Goodlife)
Marvins – Dorobocci
Phyno Ft Flavor – Autha
P Square –Testimony
Yemi Alade – Johnny
Wiz Boy – Wizolingo
Bucie-Easy To Love

Best Story Line Video
M.anifest – Someway Bi
Fuse Odg Feat Sean Paul – Dangerous Love
El – Ayayaa
Knii Lante – Baby Take Good Care
Edem-The One
Sarkodie-Down On One
Bisa Kdei-Odo Carpenter

Best Edited Video
Chase – Pulling Me Down
El – Ayayaa
Dee Moneey – Finish Line
D black-Party Gbee,
Becca – Move
Trigmatic-Bellum
Guru – Mpaebo
Edem Ft Sway -The One

Best Gospel video
Cwesi Oteng – Count Ur Blessing
Joe Mettle – I Am Yours
Gena West – Che Che
Ohemaa Mercy – Wofri Mu
Daughters Of Glorious Jesus- Wonnim A Ennye Yie
Oj – Apor Jesu
Jael Wiafe-Don’t Give Up The Fight

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Stonebwoy Angry At 2014 4syte Music Video Awards Nominations

Dancehall artiste Livingstone Etse Satekla popularly known as Stonebwoy, has conveyed his disappointment in a post on facebook about this year’s 4syte Music Video Awards nominees announced on October 11 at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra.

In a facebook post on Sunday, Stonebwoy said he should have been nominated for ‘Best Music Video” and “Best Story Line’ categories. He alleged that the nominations and winning process is not fair as the public sees it. IN the words of the Bhim Nation hitmaker,

“Listen I think I DESERVE to have been nominated for#BestMaleVideo, #BestStoryLine with #NOTAGAIN at this year’s #4SYTEMUSICVIDEO AWARDS @official4SYTETV .. is it because the director wasn’t part of the selection process ?
Being Nominated For a category Well deserved, Is worth way much more than the award To Me.. because the winning process can always be manipulated..
This is not the first of its kind when it comes to Awards.. My Fans and I have worked hard enough so to make it speak for us instead of following the “band wagon method” to be noticed.. ghana knows what I mean”

Stonebwoy was nominated for Best Reggae/Dancehall Video category.
4syte Music Video Awards comes off on November 15 at the Accra International Conference Center. Watch the launch of this year’s awards below
 

Source: Zion Felix (@onua_zionfelix)

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Apologise To Charter House; Bulldog’s Lawyer Advices Shatta Wale

The personal lawyer of Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson (Bulldog), manager of dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, has advised the artiste to render an unqualified apology to events outfit, Charter House.

Gary Nimako Marfo's advice follows a GHc10 million lawsuit brought by Charter House against Shatta Wale, known in real life as Nii Armah Mensah Jnr.

Charter House and Mr. Iyiola Ayoade, CEO of the company, are suing the reigning Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year over series of what they say are defamatory videos he released on social media site, Facebook.

They are asking the court to, inter alia, award the amount as damages for the four defamatory videos the artiste uploaded on Facebook.

Charter House and Mr. Iyiola Ayoade filed the suit at the Fast Track Division of the High Court in Accra last week, October 2. They are praying the court to declare the said videos – uploaded on September 23 and September 24 - as defamatory.

They are asking the court to order Shatta Wale to render “an unqualified apology and retraction of each of the four separate videos with the approval by the Plaintiffs prior to the recording and uploading” to his Facebook page.

The Plaintiffs are also asking that the Dancehall artiste renders an apology for each of the four videos and send to within a week of the judgment “all media houses and online publications that have aired the defamatory videos complained of and ensure that same and/or published at his own expense.”

Charter House and Mr. Iyiola Ayoade are also asking the court for an “order of perpetual injunction restraining the Defendant, his agents, hirelings, manager(s), privies and assigns or any person through him and howsoever described from making and/or repeating the defamatory statements or similar statements in the nature of the ones complained in the video recordings.”

Lawyer Gary Nimako Marfo, speaking on the matter in an interview on Rhythmz A-Z on Joy FM with Mamavi Owusu Aboagye Saturday, said if he were to advise Shatta Wale, he will urge him to apologize and retract the comments he made.

According to him, the videos the artiste uploaded are many and “what I saw were certain words which were being uttered by Shatta Wale but I don’t know whether those were the words which have been used to sue him.”

Asked if what he saw and heard in the videos are defamatory, the lawyer said “yes. What I saw were insults. They were insults which were being meted out to [Mr. Iyiola Ayoade] but I don’t know whether that is the subject matter of the suit.”

Mr. Nimako Marfo was of the view that, “as human beings we should allow common sense sometimes to prevail in certain matters. Making certain statements – whether they are insults – I think they should be well guarded because if you are an artiste, you have followers …we are all watching, we are all listening.”

“If I were one of the managers of the young man [Shatta Wale], I will advise him that 'look, just go apologize, retract and let matters lie.' There is sometimes no basis to battle every matter in court.”

“If you are not careful and they [Charter House] succeed with this case in court, what it simply means is that, they will have judgment against you and then you must pay the judgment,” and if you are not able to pay the judgment debt, “they will attach your properties and anything in your name.”

Source: myjoyonline.com

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I Don’tWork With “Borla” Goods – Hammer

Legendary beatmaker Hammer has described most Ghanaian acts as unprofessional. According to Edward Nana Poku Osei, known as “Da Hammer”, most of these artistes now do their music in a freestyle manner and noted that this is affecting the industry. He said he has decided not to work with many artistes but just a few because he wants quality products.
In an interview with News One, the brain behind Last 2 Music Group said;

“It seems to us that most of the artistes now do things like the freestyle; they just do things from the head. The way they go about their stuff is not quite professional, so we decided to go back and deal with artistes that we feel deserve to work with us.
I don’t do mass production. My studio is a private studio now and I have the power to choose who I want to work with. It is not like the commercial studio that you can walk into and just pay money and record.
We are quite ‘choosey’. We want a particular breed of artiste to work with. About professionalism and creativity, we want a certain calibre of artistes.”

Source: Zion Felix (@onua_zionfelix)

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Nite Clubs No More Lucrative; "Managers Do Not Treat DJ`s Well" -DJ Black

The blame game is about to start again even as Flex newspaper is revisiting another discussion on the collapse of Nite Clubs in Ghana over the years. As if it is a curse which has been placed on many Nite clubs in the country, most of them do not appear to be enjoying longevity in terms of operation. In a previous interview with DJ Black as to why Nite Clubs businesses collapse in Ghana that easily, he told Flex newspaper that it is because Nite Club managers do not treat DJ`s well, hence, why the clubs do not last long in the system. “People always go to the Nite Clubs when they know there are serious and good resident Djs who provide good music to revelers any time the clubs operate. In the absence of these Djs, there is no clubbing because the assets and the drinks in the house alone cannot make the revelers who come there happy but good music from special Djs” DJ Black told Flex newspaper. He even added that because the Djs are not respected by the club owners, they do not even keep the Djs Cabin clean enough for the Djs to operate in healthy environments which is also affecting the delivery of the DJ. Meanwhile, Flex newspaper investigations have proven that the issues leading to the collapse of Nite clubs in Ghana goes beyond bad treatment of Djs but the availability of open pubs on the streets of Accra. A journey around town in Accra at night will expose one to many open pubs on roadside with a good number of people dancing and drinking their hearts out bringing in mind this economic equation. If music will be given to the people at the same cost with the drink, why would he or she pay another cash as entry fee at a Nite club else where that the DJ might not even be better than the open pub DJ. This problem is more economical than poor treatment of DJ`s by the Nite club owners and according to our investigations, it is causing more harm to the Nite club than one can imagine. In an interview with a DJ at Aponkye Spot in Adabraka, he told Flex newspaper that now musicians do not even give them breathing space as every one wants his music to be promoted at these joints more than the Nite Clubs.

Source: Flex Newspaper

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"I Am Not Supposed To Look For A Man" – Genevieve Nnaji

Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji who has not being tagged to any man after her relationship with D’banj has affirmed that she is single and not searching, because she is a woman, so she is not supposed to look for a man, a man is supposed to look for her. She said this on the Truth with Olisa;

“I am a woman we are not allowed to look, right now, I don’t have a boyfriend, I am that kind of person that eats with her eyes, I need to be attracted to you. Definitely there has to be a physical attraction to draw me to you. But at the end of the day, it’s my mind I am going to fall in love with, so there is something that keeps me, so, I just think that, I am probably looking for a friend, somebody who shares a like mind and somebody who is confident. I like tall guys. I am short so you have to think of the kids” she said.

The actress who just re-launched her St. Genevieve clothing line and has about two major endorsement deals with big brands, said any man that is scared of her being successful is a boy. She is not looking for a kind of man that let artificial things like wealth intimidate them.

When she was asked if she would marry a man richer than her, she said she is not rich because she pays tax, she pays rents, she runs an office, so talking about money, she spends and not about the money she makes.

Source: Nigeriafilms.com 

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People Wish They Were LikeMe - Wanlov

Controversial Rapper Wanlov the Kubolor has stated that most Ghanaians who insult and criticise him wish they were like him.

Wanlov has, over the years, been consistent in generating controversy about himself and has been called many vulgar names because society is unable to relate to his style.

Some individuals on Twitter yesterday started lashing out at the ‘Beatrice’ hit maker over some pictures and comments he posted.

But he stated that Ghanaians often insult individuals they wish they were as a result of jealousy, adding that they wished they were like him.

“Ghanaians often try to insult by proclaiming pity for someone while being secretly jealous#WishingYouWereMe#SoakInYorSterileLife,” he posted on Twitter.

Known is real life as Emmanuel Owusu Bonsu, Wanlov is often referred to by many of his fans in Ghana as a ‘Half-Caste’. He was born in Romania to a Ghanaian father and a Romanian mother.

It would be recalled that Wanlov was recently in the news for saying Ghana’s “sickness” was bigger than the dreaded Ebola virus and Cholera.

Wanlov and his lyrical twin, M?nsa, are known for their unique pidgin rap style, which has a touch of the Ghanaian language. The duo who call themselves ‘Foes of Kwame Nkrumah (FOKN) Bois’ are the first Ghanaians to put together a pidgin musical film titled ‘Coz Ov Moni’.

Source: Daily Guide

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Stephanie Okereke Linus Works For Queen Elizabeth II On New Project

Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke Linus has been commissioned to work on a youth empowerment initiative program with the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II.

The program, the ‘Queens Young Leaders Awards’ seeks to discover, celebrate and support exceptional young people in commonwealth nations who are making impact in their societies through various unique endeavors.

The Imo State born actress was recently chosen together with South African Archbishop, Desmond Tutu as the official spokespersons for the initiative according to nigeriafilms.com.

The industrious actress and entrepreneur said in a recent interview that she was excited to be a part of such an important exercise.

“I think it’s a great honour to be named spokesperson and to serve on the same platform as Archbishop Desmond Tutu.”

The screen authority is expected to create awareness for the initiative in Nigeria.

Source: starrfmonline.com

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Obrafour Set To Release New Single Tomorrow After Missing Out For 5 Years

When talking about hiplife in Ghana, one rap artist you can never rule out is Obrafour who was affectionately called Ghana Rap Sofo by his fans.

He is one of the artists who came and changed the whole phase of the hiplife game with his cutting edge lyrics which saw him soar to greater heights in the game.

Obrafour who released his first album ‘Pae Mu Ka’ in late 1999, and later set on to release more albums which won him many awards in the country, has been off the scene for a while but featuring on other artists singles and albums throughout the years. He was quite recently featured on M.anifest’s ‘No Shortcut To Heaven’ and that of other artists such as, Guru, Sarkodie, Samini and many more some few years ago and has not been active for a while now. He’s one artist who can go off the scene for many years and still bounce back with a BANG!

Apart from being a good lyricist, he’s good at singing too and knows how to construct very nice and up to the point choruses too. Simply put, he knows how to put the chips together to come out with a very nice chorus on a song.

Many up and coming artists and even those already in the game looked up to him for inspiration and his songs impacted positively in the lives of many. He’s one artist whose songs are loved by both young and old due to his well cut out lyrics.

He’s a bit media shy and has been able to keep a low profile for a while now, but by the time the sun sets tomorrow, 8th October 2014, he’s set to release his first single after 5 years titled “Odasani” featuring M.anifest and recorded by Oteng.

There’s been much talk about of the single even before it’s release. M.anifest on his facebook wall described how he was privileged to be a part of the single, Hammer who was the godfather behind the success of Obrafour also had a few words to say about the single.
This is what M.anifest had to say:

Great NEWS! The king is back! Obrafour drops his new single, “Odasani,” tomorrow! Premiers today on Bola Ray’s show. Produced by Oteng.
Such a huge honor for me to be featured on this single. Chale when “Pae Mu Ka” dropped EVERYTHING changed. He shook up and defined lyricism in Ghana. Years later he’s still untouchable. Tell everyone that the Rap Sofo is back!

As we all know what this gentleman is capable of, keep your fingers crossed and wait. We at omgghana.com will not disappoint you, we will surely let you have a piece of the cake, so don’t miss out. If you listen to the song, you will in no doubt know that, Obrafour the rap sofuo is BACK!!
Don’t forget, it will definitely be on www.bigx.com.gh too.

By Kwaku Darko  (@IamNtiin)

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John Dumelo is a Goddam Liar & We All Know It | So He Should End His Presidential Ambition…

Several Ghanaians in position take Ghana and the other citizens for GRANTED—and it seems Ghanaian actor-John Dumelo is no better than the many corrupt politicians we currently have.

It is therefore not shocking that John Dumelo has told close friends that he is nursing a presidential ambition—and has even stated in various publications that he will soon venture into politics.

A surface assessment of John Dumelo’s sense of honesty in relation to the recent Brazil 2014 ambassadorial happenings indicates that John is a goodam liar and this is why we say so.

Before the ambassadors travelled to Brazil, John Dumelo told Ghanaians this;

“I can’t give you the actual figure because I don’t readily have all the documents in my hands but I can tell you that we have solicited well over $ 2million dollars”

John went further to reveal that their celebrity ambassadorial work is purely voluntary – they will receive no pay. “On the letter of appointment, it was indicated that it’s a voluntary work. There was no pay in it” he said.

When Becca was placed in front of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry tasked to look into the whole Ghana’s 2014 World Cup fiasco, she stated she was paid about 3700 dollars as an ambassador—for barely doing anything.

And GhanaCelebrities.Com has been told by a reliable source that, John Dumelo was even paid more than the 3700 dollars that Becca received—perhaps the double of that amount. Yet, John Dumelo who knew from onset that he was going to paid alongside the other ambassadors told Ghanaians, his role comes with no pay.

We surely do not want such a person occupying any high public office in Ghana—we already have many of John’s kind in politics, the reason why Ghana is stagnant on its last legs, yet swimming fast in a pool of corruption….

Interestingly, our source also said, Becca’s manager-Kiki Banson was also out there in Brazil and the important question the Commission missed which we should be asking is this; who paid for his trip considering the fact that he was not officially appointed as an ambassador?

Source: ghanacelebrities.com

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Samini (@samini_dagaati) Laughs at Shatta Wale | Asks Fans to Help Convert 10 Million Cedis in Dollars

Samini must be laughing out loud—while his fans are busy setting up Forex Bureau units to convert 10 million cedis into dollars…

Surely, the dancehall artiste who has an unending beef  with Shatta Wale must be thinking Shatta is a hell of a PUNK to have gotten himself sued for such a HUGE amount-10 million cedis, therefore he took to twitter after learning that Charter House has sued Shatta Wale to laugh at his arch rival…

I won’t be SHOCKED if Shatta Wale drops a song saying; Samini Enter the Class room.

Samini tweeted the below…



Source: ghanacelebrities.com

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I Slept On The Streets Of Ghana Before Stardom – Nigerian Musician Patoranking

Today, Nneameka Okorie, popularly called Patoranking, is one of the most celebrated reggae-dancehall artists in Nigeria and by extension, Africa.

But the story, like that of most people, has not always been good for the ‘Alubarika’ star.
Patoranking he revealed in an interview on Starr FM that his music career actually started off in Ghana.
According to him, “I started music from my mum’s belly, but dancehall has always been something that I grew up listening to and it was perfected in Ghana.”

Patoranking’s first trip to Ghana, according to him, was in 2007 after he was admitted to Cape Coast University. After a year at the university, he dropped out due to financial constraints.
“I had to move from Cape Coast to Accra. I was sleeping on the streets of Osu just to make it. We must make am now…survival at all cost,” he said.

He added that: “The only option I had at that point was making it in life because I just had to change the course of my family, the face of my family you know…being the first child…I just say thank you Lord and to everybody that never doubted me. I pray for them still and we’re still together.”
It is on record that while hustling in Ghana, Patoranking met a young Ghanaian entrepreneur named Lanky on the streets of Osu who partnered with him to achieve his dreams.
Lanky started a production company called Black Rhythms Entertainment and made a few tracks with him, the songs enjoyed some airplay but it was difficult to break through in Ghana so he returned to Nigeria and the rest, as they say, is history.

Source: thenet.ng 

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Stonebwoy (@stonebwoyb,@STONEBWOY_b) To Release ‘Baafira’ Ft Sarkodie On October 17

Produced by BeatzDakay, ‘Baafira’, is an Hausa word which simply means ‘no noise or don’t talk and Dancehall ace, Stonebwoy in collaboration with Ghana’s fastest rapper, Sarkodie will be releasing a song to the term in 8 days time.

Like ‘Adonai’ by Sarkodie featuring Castro, ‘Baafira’ is an inspirational song yet a party worthy danceable tune recorded on a 105 beat per minute (bpm) will be released on Friday, October 17.

According to the #BhimNation leader, “Baafira’ is a song which advises our fans likewise all music lovers to do less talking and rather do more practically with their competences hence, must not allow challenges or people who doubt them hinder them from what they have set their minds to do.”

“Because they only can scare you with their words but cannot in any way block or prevent you from excelling besides, there nothing is ever new under the scorching sun, so ‘Baafira’ is an inspirational song to keep our fans dancing and at the same time not giving up on what people may say than acting,” the ‘Pull Up’ singer said.

Meanwhile, Stonebwoy has been nominated in the 2014 Bass Awards in categories including Dancehall Artiste(S) of the year and Dancehall Song of the year with ‘Give it to them’; Artiste of the year (Kwame Nkrumah Award); Best Collaboration of the year (Dancehall) with ‘Go harder’ (Edem featuring Stonebwoy) and ‘Wind Up’ (Method Ranking featuring); Best Performer Of The Year.

Vote via http://bassawards.bassafrica.com in the ‘Dancehall song of the year’ and ‘Best Collaboration of the year’ (Edem/ Stonebwoy with ‘Go harder’) and (Method Ranking/ Stonebwoy with ‘Wind Up’)

Sarkodie, on the other hand, has been nominated in the Best Male Artiste in West Africa with 'Adonai’ for 2014 AFRIMA and ‘Best African Artiste’ for 2014 Headies Awards.

Source: Ama Larbie

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Charter House Sues Shatta Wale For GHS10M Over Defamatory Videos

The nation’s number one event production company Charterhouse have brought a lawsuit for defamation against Ghanaian dancehall artiste and reigning Artiste of the Year at the same company’s annually organised Ghana Music Awards Charles, Nii Armah Mensah Jnr aka Shatta Wale.

The Plaintiffs are seeking the court, inter alia, to award damages of ten million Ghana cedis against the Defendant for what they consider as defamatory statements made against them in some videos he recorded and uploaded to Facebook.

Documents sighted by this website show that the suit numbered APB/2015 and dated 2nd October 2014, which also has as plaintiff the CEO of the company Mr. Iyiola Ayoade, was filed at the Fast Track Division of the High Court in Accra in relation to four separate videos the musician uploaded on social media which they consider as defamatory.

The two plaintiffs, that is Charterhouse and Mr. Ayoade, pray the court to declare that the Dancehall King singer had defamed them with the four separate videos he recorded and uploaded to his Facebook page. According to the writ, two each of the said videos were respectively uploaded on 23rd and 24th September 2014 respectively.

Another relief the Plaintiffs are asking from the court is to order the Defendant to render “an unqualified apology and retraction of each of the four separate videos with the approval by the Plaintiffs prior to the recording and uploading” to his Facebook page and to remain on his page for one month within a week of the judgment.

The third relief sought by the Plaintiffs is for Shatta Wale to send the four videos in which he renders apologies to the Plaintiffs to “all media houses and online publications that have aired the defamatory videos complained of and ensure that same and/or published at his own expense” within a week of the judgment.

The Plaintiffs again seek the court for an “order of perpetual injunction restraining the Defendant, his agents, hirelings, manager(s), privies and assigns or any person through him and howsoever described from making and/or repeating the defamatory statements or similar statements in the nature of the ones complained in the video recordings.”

Pending the hearing of the case, as requested by lawyer for the Plaintiffs Egbert Faibille Jnr, on 20th October 2014, the Plaintiffs are praying the court to order an interlocutory injunction on the Defendants from uploading on Facebook or any other social media platform the four videos aforementioned and/or any other similar videos.

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Source: francisdoku.com

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"I Had A Crush On Agya Koo"

Actress and Producer, Kafui Danku has confessed she had a crush on Actor, Agya Koo when she first joined the movie industry.

Appearing as a guest on the reloaded ‘Late Night Celebrity Show’ on E-TV Ghana with the versatile Okyeame Kwame; Kafui said the affection died away naturally after some time.

Also, Okyeame Kwame revealed on the show that he has been exercising vigorously for the past three months in anticipation of the next Versatile Show on the November 8, “I'm pushing myself to the limit and will surprise patrons of the show on the 8th November."

He also acknowledged the firm competition from EL; Manifest and Sarkodie bodes well for the industry.

The Late Night Celebrity Show is on E-TV Ghana every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10pm. Giovanni hosts the show with Celebrity Trends segment presented by Vanessa Gyan.

Source: Kwame Ntim

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Ignore The Hype & Noise: 12 Ghanaian Musicians Who Put Ghana On The Map

When it comes to the world knowing Ghana, we are more recognizable through soccer, but you will be surprised to know that, some musicians are contributing their quota to put Ghana out there.
Around the world, we have many foreigners dancing to Ghanaian music and trying to understand our culture through music, thanks to some of these artists I’m about to list. Some of our music have gone as far as China and with some artistes even making Spanish versions of them in Spain.
Music is food to the soul and some of these artists have served the world enough to put Ghana on the map. There are many of them but we will be listing the most well recognized outside the borders of the country, the ones whose music are on the lips of many foreigners outside the country and can easily be recognized by the mention of their names.
You will be surprised to know some are new but are doing marvelously well on the international market. Some you may think are not doing well here but surprisingly are sending more signals outside and some who are so popular here but do not cross the borders will not make it on this list. So bare with us if your favourite artist is not mentioned, it doesn’t mean they are not making it outside, they are not that commonly known.
If you can bare with me, then come let me take you on a jolly ride on 12 musicians who have put and are putting Ghana on the map.

1. ATONGO ZIMBA

Atongo Zimba is a Ghanaian musician who is recognized in the whole world. He’s one of the old musicians who was first featured on BBC and has traveled world wide with his music.
Atongo Zimba is one of the biggest music exports out of Ghana. He was born in the savannah of northern Ghana in 1967. His grandfather taught him how to build and play the koliko or molo, a two-stringed calabash lute and the first songs he learned were rooted firmly in tradition, dealing with everyday life in the countryside of northern Ghana.
His tours in Europe, South America and Africa, include a benefit for the 2010 Haiti Earthquake at the Alliance Francaise in Accra. His album Allah Mongode was recorded in Switzerland. His album Barefoot in the Sand was nominated “African CD of the Year” in 2007 by Amsterdam television. His recording of No Beer in Heaven was a major hit in Ghana in 2004.
His type of music is unique and this has drawn many attention to the country, making him one of the musicians to put Ghana on the map.

2. KING AYISOBA
You might ridicule or make funny remarks about this man’s music but trust me, the whites are loving it. With his hit song “My Father”, this man has traveled places. He’s been on tour throughout Europe, selling Ghanaian music and culture. Similar to Atongo’s style of music, King Ayisoba can be said to be one of the artists who put Ghana on the map.  On one of his tours, his fans, majority who were white skinned could sing all his songs.
Apart from that, he’s won many music awards both in Ghana and abroad. He makes it on this list.

3.  AFRO MOSES

This man can make the Guinness book of records as the man with the longest dreadlocks in Ghana but aside that he’s virtually worshiped by his fans abroad. His music has crossed the length and breadth of the world making him one of the most sort after musicians from Ghana.
Afro Moses is a multi Award-winning, talented artist from Ghana. He’s a singer, composer, Multi instrumentalist (this man can play and make music from your testicles if you give him the chance….lol!), and teacher with a magnetic personality who has enchanted people with high energy music, powerful messages, showmanship and colourful stage shows around the world.
As smart as he is, taking old Ghanaian lullabies and children playground songs, he was able to carve a niche for himself and this has helped him and his country as a whole. He’s well recognized abroad and has won many awards both national and internationally. He can be compared to the likes of Osibisa and Bob Marley.
His unique style of using only African instruments has sent him really far and wide. He makes it on this list, no doubt.

4. ROCKY DAWUNI

Rocky Dawuni can be classified as one of the world’s best when it comes to reggae music. The man who sings and sounds just like the reggae legend, Bob Marley, has sent Ghana very far in the field of music. His music and personality is recognized worldwide making him one of the most popular musicians from Ghana.
He’s been invited by top international politicians such as Hillary Clinton and Obama. He’s also performed for top dignitaries around the world.
He’s won many awards both in Africa and out of Africa. His music is featured on the FIFA 12, 13 and 14, the popular soccer game. He makes it on this list.

5. FOKN BOIS

Hate them or love them, this duo are selling Ghana more than you can ever imagine. A controversial duo made up of Mensah and Kubolor, these two gentlemen are more recognized outside than they are in their own country. Mensah who started as a young rap star and featured on many songs from Reggie Rockson (The hiplife Grandpapa, as he affectionately loves to be called) and even produced some of his songs, is a talented musician who teamed up with Kubolor to form FOKN BOIS and are doing marvelously well on the international market. They’ve sold many songs outside and are well sort after.
They’ve appeared many times on BBC and other international TV stations and performed on renowned stages around the world. They’ve also won many awards which is why they make it on this list. Their short movie, “Coz Ov Moni” has received a lot of patronage around the world and is selling like hot cake.
Mensah is the one who propelled the career of the popular musician ASA. He’s widely known around the world. They make it on this list.



6. LUMBA

Kwadwo Fosu, Daddy Lumba as he’s affectionately called is one of the best Ghanaian musicians who has secured a place among the A-list musicians of the country. He’s popularly known both in and out of the country, performing on international stages in the world.
Daddy Lumba who started with his colleague in the industry, Nana Acheampong then known as the Lumba Brothers spawned several hits and established Daddy Lumba as a versatile and highly gifted musician. He’s been consistent with the release of multiple-hit albums since then and has established himself as one of Ghana’s most popular singers of his genre, Highlife.
Daddy Lumba (DL) is a phenomenal musician with an incredible career spanning over twenty years. He remains one of the most consistent musicians alive.
In 1999, he won three awards including best album and the most popular song of the year at the Ghana Music Awards. Before the year 2002, Daddy came out every year with a hit album.
His music has evolved over the years to reflect changes in taste and demand for music; he can currently be described as a contemporary highlife artist. Daddy Lumba has won several Ghana Music Awards and other excellence awards and continue to appeal to the young and old.
If you travel out of the country, the common name on the lips of foreigners when it comes to Ghanaian musicians, is Daddy Lumba. He’s contributed his quota to the country by placing the country on the map.

7. KOJO ANTWI

This list can never be completed without mentioning the name of this great man, the music man. He’s one of the most popularly known musicians both nationally and internationally. Once a member of the wailers, Kojo Antwi who is also a genius on the piano and other instruments is one of the musicians who has placed Ghana on the map.
With over a dozen record albums released to critical acclaim, lyrics that transcend cultural and political barriers, live concerts that have caught the attention of the first nation south of the Sahara to attain independence, music videos that excite the young and cosmopolitan, and the accolade of Ghana’s most respected musician. The Maestro, as he is affectionately called by fans, has proven year in year out that he is at the top of his game.
KOJO ANTWI is a world music icon of Ghanaian heritage whose great sounds are etched on the psyche of numerous fans worldwide. His music, Afro Pop, as he has called it for over 20 years, is exciting, enduring and entertaining.
He is emulated and imitated in equal measure but he manages to stay ahead with the release of each album and his performance at his concerts. Little wonder that he is arguably the biggest inspiration to African musicians this decade.
Kojo is revered for his music concerts; always live with full band, spectacular and a joy to behold. In a field of endeavour on a continent where most simply tag along and many are broken by the stranglehold of the West on media and showbiz, he ensures that his live shows are among the best produced anywhere in the world. His television appearances are numerous, airplay of his music reaches across Africa and wherever world music lovers reside and his videos are directional, however it is performing live that stands Mr Music Man Kojo Antwi out from the crowd.



8. M.ANIFEST

Many Ghanaians might think M.anifest is a new kid on the block but truth is, he’s been performing internationally for many years before stepping down to the country. He’s been on stage with the likes of Talib Kwali, The Roots, Common and a lot of international artists. He’s popularly known in the world and has created a niche for himself.
He’s been on many international Television networks for interviews and performed on international stages for dignitaries around the world. You might underestimate him but he’s a force to reckon with. Sells a lot of songs internationally and he’s one of the best rappers in the country.

9. SARKODIE
Since the invention of hiplife, many soldiers have contributed their quota but the only person who has been able to push it further to the international level and well known for it, is Sarkodie. He’s been interviewed and featured on many international platforms. He’s also received many awards both internationally and nationally. He’s been very successful in this area and has helped to draw a lot of international attention to the country.

10. R2BEES
This group have proven their worth since their first single. Mugeez who stands out in the group has been able to project the group to the international level. In Africa and beyond, they are the best.
There are many African and international up and coming artistes who look up to them. They’ve contributed their quota of putting Ghana in the limelight. They’ve also received and been nominated for awards internationally and locally.

11. FUSE ODG
Azonto has been trending in Ghana before Fuse came to the limelight, but if there’s any one who made it internationally known, the mantle must be given to this gentleman. Without him, Azonto would just have been one of those dances that come and go. He’s been very active on the international front helping to project Ghana further in the music industry. He’s featured many international artists including Sean Paul and Wyclef.
Fuse ODG can’t be ruled out of this list, he’s contributed his quota and needs to be recognized.

 

 

12. WIYAALA

Wiyaala is a new female artist who was discovered on the Vodafone Icons show and has been performing wonderfully well. She’s got many nice songs but the one that gave her the international recognition is her world cup song for the black stars. Her new single, Africa is been aired on BBC and receiving tremendous comments from industry stakeholders. She’s doing marvelously well and she also stands out as an icon for Ghana. Kudos to her.

Source: Kwaku Darko (@IamNtiin)

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Naa Ashorkor Marries Heartthrob, Cabutey

TV Presenter and actress, Nisirine Naa Ashorkor Mensah Doku, got married to Ahuma Cabutey Adodoadji, her boyfriend of seven years on Saturday, October 4.

The traditional marriage which took place at Naa’s family house at Spintex road was strictly a family affair.

On the eve of her marriage to her new husband, Naa Ashorkor, who is currently the host of The Zone on Starr FM told the world what attracted her to him.

In an interview with Starr FM, last Friday, the Perfect Picture actress said even though she had dreamt of a 'tall and deep-voiced man', her husband had something spectacular about him that was irresistible.

“He is intelligent, he’s super smart; he has a great brain and I think that’s what drives me crazy," she said.

“I realise now that what I thought I wanted is not what I want. I’m a very simple girl, and I appreciate the simplicity in everything. So I realise now that I just want someone I can be happy with, and that’s what I have now, and I’m grateful to God for giving him to me,” she added.

Naa and Cabutey met on the former’s first day at the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2006. Cabutey was then in his final year, and they became friends. They started dating after two years and have been an 'inseparable force' since then.

Naa Ashorkor said that although she feels anxious about the union sometimes, she is happy she will finally get to spend the rest of her life with the man who makes her happy.

“Generally, I feel different things at different times. Sometimes, I’m extremely excited, sometimes I feel happy and sometimes I feel some calmness in my heart because I feel that I’m legally spending the rest of my life with my best friend and someone I have known for years, someone I love and appreciate," excited Naa Ashorkor said.

“At other times, I feel confused. I think it’s a natural thing. But more than anything, I am happy,” she stated.

Source: Graphic Online

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Bull Dog Denies Shatta Wale's #MadeOfBlack Contract In Danger Reports

It was earlier reported that Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale's #MadeOfBlack contract with leading breweries company, Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited (GGBL) was in danger.

Narrating their side of the story on Happy Fm's Showbiz Xtra on Saturday, Bull Dog, Shatta Wale’s manager indicated that officials of the leading breweries company were surprised when they read the publication headlined, ''Shatta Wale’s contract is in danger'.

An excerpt of the publication read, “Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited (GGBL) has started top level meetings over a possible review of a recent contract the company signed with Ghana’s reigning Artiste of the Year, Shatta Wale, to make him an ambassador of the ‘Guinness #MadeOfBlack’ campaign.”

The outspoken manager denied the story noting, “there is no iota of truth in it."

He further disclosed that an official from Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited called to question him if he had read the publication indicating that his artiste's contract with the breweries company is in danger.

He narrated, “I got a call from Guinness telling me about the story. They said there is a story in the newspaper, have I seen it? The person at Guinness said no, they have no intention or nothing to cancel the contract.”

“A story like that can go against Guinness. The story that went out is not favorable, and if care is not taken, people will put Guinness’ name in disrepute,” Bull Dog told Dr. Cann, host of the show.

News One reported few days ago that Shatta Wale’s #MadeOfBlack contract with Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited is in danger due to his recent public conduct and utterances.

According to the report, a top management member of the company disclosed to the paper that, “Even before he was signed, there was a split opinion; but within the last week, the complaints and feedback have been disturbing and all options are now on table on how to protect the brand’s reputation and image.”

Guinness Ghana recently signed EL, Reggie Rockstone, Fuse ODG and Shatta Wale as ambassadors for the #MadeOfBlack campaign.

Source: zionfelix.com

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Shatta Wale Contract In Danger

Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited (GGBL) has started top level meetings over a possible review of a recent contract the company signed with Ghana’s reigning Artiste of the Year, Shatta Wale, to make him an ambassador of the ‘Guinness #MadeOfBlack’ campaign, NEWS-ONE has gathered.

Though the company has not issued an official confirmation, a source at the management level told NEWS-ONE there has been concerns as to whether the artiste’s recent public conduct and utterances reflect what Guinness stands for.

“Even before he was signed, there was a split opinion; but within the last week, the complaints and feedback have been disturbing and all options are now on table on how to protect the brand’s reputation and image,” the top management source noted.

Guinness Ghana recently announced the company had signed BBnZ’s EL, Reggie Rockstone, Fuse ODG and Shatta Wale as ambassadors for the #MadeOfBlack campaign.

“The four ambassadors will lead the conversation with their own #madeofblack selfie videos in which they will ask Ghanaians what they are made of. Consumers can get involved by uploading their own selfie videos. If your video is selected, you could see it shown on MTV Base during the Guinness Hour Black in October,” Judith Osei Ampofo, Ag Marketing Director for GGBL, explained at the unveiling ceremony.

On whether there has been any official petition presented against Shatta Wale, the source said there was none but added that there had been rising verbal complaints from various people. The source further stated that the current self-made videos the artiste is publishing on his social media sites have become a major issue of concern.

“We selected him because we wanted to ride on the fact that he was underground for ten years but remained resolute and determined to make it to the top and eventually his dreams came to pass. We felt that attitude of determination, strong will power and positivity reflects our brand.

But the feedback is not exactly what we expected; and the complaints keep rising.

The concerns have been whether our brand represents and endorses his public outbursts, insulting nature, usage of vulgar words on media platforms and taking videos of himself insulting and running down other companies, some of which are our stakeholders, clients and customers,” the source added.

Shatta has been in the news for the wrong reasons in recent times, the latest being his selfie videos in which he made rather defamatory statements against several persons.

The artiste incurred the wrath of many journalists when he recently took to his official facebook page to write: “IN FACT GHANA MEDIA IS THE MOST FOOLISH MEDIA I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE…ANY MEDIA THAT PUBLISH ANY FAKE NEWS ABOUT ME SHATTA WALE IS A PUSSY…!!! I HAVE SAID IT…PUSSY.” Surprisingly, the first person to like the statement on Shatta Wale’s wall was Bull Dog, his manager.

The artiste shot to fame about two years ago when he vandalised property at the International Conference Centre after it became evident that he had lost the Dancehall Artiste of the Year to his fellow musician, Kaakie.

He followed that up by insulting Kaakie and making a couple of nasty comments about her genitals. He went as far as releasing a song in which he insulted Chater House, organisers of the award.

Source: Daily Guide

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