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Month: September 2017

#TEDXUniversityOfGhana Releases List of Speakers

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Once again, the #TEDXUniversityOfGhana has released the full list of the speakers for its October 14th event at the University of Ghana Business School.

The speakers include; Gamel Sankarl; A researcher and a writer, Kwame A A Opoku; Multientreprenuer and the Co-Founder of Idea Factory Africa, Regina Hutchins; Vice President of the Black nursing association in Cincinnati- USA, Uncle Ebo Whyte; an influential play writer and CEO of Roverman Production, Esinam Seade; former and influential SRC President of University of Ghana, Aisha Addo of Power to Girl foundation and Drive Her Transportation Inc.- Canada, Adjetey Anang; an influential and award winning Actor, Feikoab Praimah; a Psychology Researcher from University of Ghana Psychology Department, Sheikh Munirra; CEO of Zen fusion academy – Pakistan and Ernest Teye Matey; team representative from the innovators of the first ever satellite in the Sub-Saharan Africa (GhanaSat).

The theme for this event is ‘Make it happen’. This is to equip the youth, trigger the inner self to explore, learn and implement with all might and opportunities in and out of the society.

TEDXUniversityOfGhana is promising as the Organizing team led by Bright Tenbil and powered by Hyperlink Promo Ghana has projected massive impact this October.

This event promises to open the youth’s mind to opportunities all around them.

A Plus And Akosua Vee Finally Tie The Knot(Photos)

Posted on by Peace Agyare

Controversial musician Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, and his wife, Akosua Vee have sealed their nuptial journey with a colourful white wedding over the weekend at the Majesty’s Court hotel in Accra amidst all the A Plus controversies.  Akosua Vee, born, Violet Bannerman Quaye, is a well-known celebrity and personal stylist as well as a fashion blogger.

Bride and Groom

Prior to the white wedding, the pair tied the knot at a traditional wedding on February 25 in Dansoman, a suberb of Accra this year. And just as the traditional marriage ceremony was flooded with family, friends and some entertainment personalities, the white wedding was even more exceptional as it was graced by many celebrities both from the music and movie industries such as Joselyn Dumas, Nana Boro, Martha Ankomah. George Quaye, Harold Amenya, John Dumelo, Doreen Andoh who was also the MC for the occasion, Sammy Anim, Counselor Lutterodt, including Politicians such as Kennedy Agyapong among others.

Akosua Vee(Bride)
Groom and Bride at their Reception

The couple have known each other for the past five years and have dated for about three years before their traditional wedding. Before the wedding, Akosua, in an interview with Joy News’ Ibrahim Ben-Bako had described A-Plus as a very jovial person who is down to earth stressing that contrary to her husband’s alleged controversial character, he is a very funny and frank person.

See exclusive pictures from the wedding below:

Groom with Martha Ankoma and Harold Amenya
counselor Lutterodt, John Dumelo and Joselyn Dumas
Reggie and Bollie
Frederick Nuamah and Samira Yakubu
couple with Mama Reggie (Sister of First Lady) and friends
Nana Boro
Doreen Andoh and Sammy Anim

Remember Her? Giselle Yazji Involved In International Scam

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

In 2004 and 2005, Giselle Yazji made a lot of headlines concerning certain controversies surrounding her and then President, John Agyekum Kuffuor. She descirbed herself as the President’s Economic Adviser. She made allegations purporting that she was the mistress of President Kuffuor and even had twins for him. Nothing came out of these allegations.

Well, it seems she did not stop her controversial ways because she has come up in international news. The Washington Post published an article on her titled, “The Mysterious Madame Giselle.” According to the article, she has been scamming people withe the information that she is an advisor in the President Trump White House; specifically Ivanka Trump’s Advisor.

It even quotes her saying she has been married to two world leaders. The article read, “Giselle Yazji boasted to her neighbors about her luxurious life and that she was the secret wife of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, a mentor to Ivanka Trump and the ex-wife of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. When she told her neighbors in Chevy Chase, Md, that she could make them rich, they believed that too.”

According to the Washington Post, Ms Yazji is alleged to have defrauded her neighbours to whom she portrayed herself as a rich woman with high-level international connections in politics and economics.

Ir is very sad that this woman was never brought to answer for her falsehoods in Ghana and has gone on to scam and defraud people if these allegations against her are true. She has denied all the allegations but only time will tell and unearth the truth.

The Washington Post story paints an incredible picture of this woman and really makes us wonder how she has been free for so long.

 

 

Read the full article by Washington Post here

Nominations For Watsup TV Africa Music Video Awards Open

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

WatsUp TV has officially opened nominations for the 2017 edition of the WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards (WAMVA).

Winners from last year’s edition were Diamond Platnumz, Shatta Wale, Wizkid, Beyonce, Mr Eazi, Desiigner, Godfather, Cassper Nyovest, DJ Arafat, Ibtissam Tiskat etc.

In an interview, the CEO of WatsUp TV, ABD Traore noted that the awards were launched to create the best opportunity to judge African Music Videos from various Anglophone and Francophone thereby bridging the gap between the music industries in Africa.

Categories which are opened for nominations include: Best African New Comer Video, Best African Reggae/Dancehall Video, Best Afro Pop Video, Best African Hip Hop Video, Best African Rnb Video, Best African Traditional Video, Best African Performance, Best African Dance Video, Best International Video, Best African Combo Video, Best African Male Video, Best African Female Video, Best East African Video, Best Central African Video, Best North African Video, Best South African Video, Best West African Video, Best African Group Video, Best African Video Director, Watsup TV Viewers Choice Award and African Video Of The Year.

Therefore, if you think any music video is worthy of being nominated; send your submissions through wamva.watsup.tv.

 

Rahim Banda Hails Nana Addo For Free SHS(Video)

Posted on by Peace Agyare

Child actor Rahim Banda has lauded the Nana Addo’s Free Senior High School Policy. In a video spotted by Ghafla.com on an Instagram page named ‘Zionfelix.com’, captioned ‘Nana you do all’, the child actor, in a school uniform is seen applauding The President, His Excellency Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo Addo for his free S.H.S policy in which he stated that the policy has lifted the huge financial burden of parents struggling to pay their wards SHS fees and that for now, all one needs when going to school are a chopbox and trunk. He further called on all and sundry to come together to help the policy to be more successful.
Watch video below:

Lifestyle: Son of ex-President Mahama Gets Car & Customized Nike as Birthday Gifts

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Sharaf Mahama, one of the sons of ex-President John Dramani recently celebrated his birthday. Ther have been rumours that he received a luxury car and other presents. He is reported to have also received a customized Nike boots.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZWhAkPjnTI/?taken-by=famebugs

Ordinarily, this would not be news but when it comes to ex-President Mahama, everybody is interested to see what he and his family are doing.

Bola Ray Launches Autobiography, “It Is Possible”

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Over the weekend, Nathaniel Anokye-Adisi, CEO of EIB Networks, popularly known as Bola Ray launched his autobiography at the Labadi Beach Hotel.

The book launch was hosted by veteran broadcaster Kwame Sefa Kayi. it started with a prayer from motivational speaker Rev. Albert Ocran. Respected traditional ruler and academic Nana Kwabena Nketia V was the chairman for the event.

The book was authored by journalist Obed Boafo. It was written over the span of 2 years. The book details Bola Ray’s life over four decades, as well as his journey to becoming one of the country’s foremost business persons.

Ex -president John Dramani Mahama, JOSPONG Group CEO Joseph Siaw Agyepong, and UniBank CEO Dr. Kwabena Duffuor II were among the first to secure copies of the autobiography. Dr. Duffour purchased the book for a whopping GHC 100,000 while ex-president Mahama is said to have secured his copy for an undisclosed amount. The JOSPONG boss also bought his for GHC 50, 000. Other early birds include William Asiedu (Managing Editor – Daily Heritage), and Mr. Ofori Boateng.

Ghanaian musicians Efya, Wutah, Stonebwoy and Eboo performed at the launch. Below are some pictures from the event.

Hitz FM Launches The IREVA Songstress Search In Partnership With Myjoyonline

Posted on by Peace Agyare

With a  primary purpose to elevate the importance and relevance of the feminine touch to music in Ghana and an initiative to develop interest and passion among young Ghanaian ladies in gospel music, The IREVA Songstress Search (ISS) was launched in partnership with Hitz FM, Myjoyonline.com, Footprint TV and Eurostar Global Limousine at Tomrek Hotel inside East Legon.

The Music Reality Show with motto ‘Inspired by Music’, is set to highlight the economic and cultural values of investing in female talents. The Show will start with a  highly experienced jury shortlisting applicants to Top 20 finalists who will then go on to battle it out for the ultimate prize.

After which the first, second and third place contestants will be awarded prizes such as Album/Songs Recording Contracts, Cash, Publicity, Promotions and other giveaways.

The ISS music reality show, unlike other reality shows where judges only critique the contestants’ performances will provide Technical Advisor to the jury who will see to mentor the finalists by aiding them with song selection and styling and at the same time participate in judging the contestants in the other categories.

Apart from Judging based on a contestant’s performance, the public would be allowed to cast their votes to their favorite contestant by tweeting her name to a hashtag that would be revealed to the public before voting commence  immediately after the Top 20 have been selected for the grand finale.

The votes would be made up of 40%  public votes and 60%  would be from the jury with  the total votes to determine the winner posted online for  public viewing. Applicants are thereby entreated to pick up registration forms at the Front Desk of Joy FM for GHc30 or through the official page of the search.

Fans Wowed At Premiere of ‘Who killed Uncle Atta’ Movie

Posted on by Peace Agyare

Kumawood movies as much as have been loved and accepted by many have also been abhorred and criticized by a few others for either their story lines, scenes, actors role among others. For these reasons, many Ghanaians prefer to watch most foreign movies to these local movies whiles others are also calling on the Kumawood movie industry to improve so as to enable locales to patronize and accept these movies.

As part of plans to help improve upon these movies, Tigo launched the “Tigo Kumawood Premiere Experience”, earlier this year to outdoor new movies onto the market.

One of such movies, is one titled ‘Who killed Uncle Atta?’ which happnes to be one of the most controversial but educative movies on the local scene in recent times. It comes with a fine but touching story line which does not only depict a worrying social canker but try to unravel the controversial manner in which a man loved and respected by the people died mysteriously.

Lucky Fans at the movie premiere

However, the death of this purchasing clerk, educationist and later a politician did not only shock the people who have benefited immensely from his generosity but also got them talking again and again as the cause of death remained a mystery.  Not withstanding this, few days after the death of the man, his second wife, and her newly born baby boy were sent packing from the matrimonial home, raising concerns over what caused his death.

The movie which stars some of the ‘gurus’ in the Kumawood movie industry such as, Kwadwo Nkansah Lil Win, Akwasi Boadi (Akrobeto), Kaakyire Kwame Appiah, Christiana Awuni and Kwadwo Opoku Mahala touches on some of the controversies, hard truths, and melancholic situations we often encounter in the society.

Thanks toTigo Ghana’s benevolence and readiness to support and help promote the Kumawood Movie Industry, 100 fans were selected to watch the movie for the first time at a special premiering event at the Miklin Hotel in Kumasi.

The lucky fans  did not only enjoy watching the movie in the ‘Blue room’ reserved for high-value customers but were also refreshed with drinks and popcorn. After which they had the opportunity to meet the celebrities who were present for the premiere. Head of Products and Commercial at Tigo Ghana, Pius Tuffour is hopeful  that this initiative, which further forms  part of efforts by the telecom giant to help revive, promote and whip up public interest for the  Kumawood movie industry could  as well make inroads on the international movie markets.

Bulldog To Be Discharged Over Alleged Murder of Fennec Okyere

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Gloria Akuffo, the Attorney General of Ghana, has stated that the state is not interested in prosecuting Lawrence Asiama Hanson, known as Bulldog, over the alleged murder of Fennec Okyere.
Led by Chief Inspector Simon Apoirsornu, the AG has advised that Bulldog be discharged and freed in order to enable further investigation.

He said the advise was addressed to the Director- General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Police Service adding that the caution given to the CID was that the said advise should not be filed at the court.
Chief Inspector Apiorsornu indicated that the advise to the CID Director-General was covered under the Privileges Act, Section 100 of the Evidence Act. However, the Defense lawyer, Jerry Avenogbor, disagrees stressing that Section 100 of the evidence Act indicates that privilege information is between professionals and their clients like lawyers and doctors.

He told the court presided over by Worlanyo Kotoku that his client was incarcerated for a while but the judiciary saw the need to bail him because the police investigation led to nothing.
Mr. Avenogbor was worried that the prosecution has been asking for adjournments which he said has been “hindering the administration of justice”.

The trial magistrate however ordered that Richard Gyambibi, the Senior State Attorney who wrote the advise be summoned before the court to explain the aspects of the advice covered by privilege. Sitting continues on October 12. Bulldog is standing trial for his alleged involvement in the death of Fennec Okeyre. He was picked up by the Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in 2014 at Kokomlemle as a prime suspect in Okyere’s death.
We hope that the investigation into the matter is resolved and the real perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to book.

Shatta Wale Unveils New Car

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale showed off his new car to add to his car collection. The Dancehall King was happy to share his new Maserati car he purchased with his fans. He also used the opportunity to thank God for the many blessings in his life.

He announced the car on Facebook  and said it was to be given to someone. He challenged his fans to guess who he was going to give the car to for a prize. The correct winner would receive a prize of GHS 1, 000. It would seem that Shatta Wale’s success is not slowing down anytime soon.

First Ever All ‘Women Musical Concert’ To Be Outdoor In Ghana

Posted on by Peace Agyare

On September 24,the Perez Dome will be the citadel of worship as seasoned women worshipers gather to raise up an offering of reverence to God for the maiden edition of Women In Worship international concert. Organizers of the event left no stone unturned as the all-female worship event will see celebrated gospel singers lead the worship front with an all-female musical band scheduled to perform.

Gracing the event will be the ‘Jehovah is your name’ singer Ntokozo Mbambo from South Africa with massive supports from Ministers across Ghana, such as Ohemaa Mercy, Diana Hamilton, Tagoe sisters, Rev. Mouha Amoako, Naa Mercy, Cynthia Maccauley and Becky Bonney.

The CEO of GeNet Services (organizers of the event), Georgina Nettey expressed confidence in the level of preparation ahead of the show and called on all women of faith to partake in the maiden event.

“It is important for us as women to lead the line when it comes to the things of God. I’m very happy with the level of preparation and I look forward to having a successful event”, She said in an interview with Graphic Showbiz.

She further stated that “Cervical cancer is deadly and it is important we launch a concerted effort to fight the menace to save the lives of women” as the event is also aimed at increasing awareness about cervical cancer and raising funds to embark on screening across the country.

To embark on the course to sensitize women on the disease, Women In Worship has partnered the Medical Women Association and the Cervical Cancer Education & Awareness Centre at Bator.

 

Some Ghanaian Musicians Produce Khebab and Kelewele Music – Shatta Wale

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr popularly known as Shatta Wale vented on Twitter during Founder’s Day.

On Thursday, Shatta Wale took to Twitter to tweet about some musicians producing khebab and kelewele music. It is unclear what prompted this tweet and who he is addressing.

The “Hol’ It” singer’s tweet meant that some of the musicians in the country were producing trash music. However, not everybody agreed with his sentiments.

E.L Thrills Fans At New York Fashion Week

Posted on by Peace Agyare

Rapper Elorm Adablah, best known by the stage name EL who is currently on tour in the states to promote his upcoming album ‘WAVs’ (West African Vibes) due for release later this year has thrilled some supermodels in New York at the City’s Fashion Week event celebrations.

The ‘Koko’ hitmaker, who is currently working on his new album surely set the event ground ablaze with his unbeatable Afrobeat songs after hitting the first show off his E.L Live Tour in Minnesota.  The attendees were surprised with a full-blown concert by Studio 189, which got everybody dancing to the rhythm of E.L’s Afrobeat music.

The models then featured the line by standing in groups, while talking and dancing with one another. Just as renowned fashion designer, Abrima Erwiah had said at the beginning of the event that “It’s all about inclusiveness”, participants indeed included people of all ages, ethnicities, and colors.

Dawson began the show by asking for a moment of silence to remember those affected by the attacks on 9/11. She followed it with a video about Studio 189’s social justice work and the impact it’s having in Africa. The clothing  complimented an African aesthetic with bright colors, light fabrics, and native prints.

The invitees found that there were no traditional seats but instead, stones replaced seats! upon stepping feet at the event ground at Metropolitan West as staff members roamed around sampling pieces from the collection.  The event saw Actress Rosario Dawson also debuting her latest Studio 189 collection at the Fashion Week with a special touch.

 

 

 

I Write Songs For Top Artistes -Kuami Eugene

Posted on by Peace Agyare

The 2016 MTN Hits Maker Reality TV Show winner, Kuami Eugene- also known for his Hits songs such as ‘Boom Bang Bang, Show Dem and Haribaba’ has metamorphosed into a force to reckon with in Ghana’s music industry with his dexterity in singing, song writing and music production by proving that talent really pays.
The youngster, 19 has revealed that not only is he gifted with the ability and voice to sing but has also written songs for some top rated Ghanaian artistes  as a signee of Lynx Entertainment including the four-time Ghana Music Awards Female Vocalist of the Year, Efya as well as one -time Vocalist of the year, Becca.

He further mentioned that the 2017 Record of the Year winner-Adina, songstress Aisha as well as BET Awards nominee and record label mate, MzVee cannot be left out of the list. Kuami, an interview with Joy News’ Maxwell Amoofia, revealed that he makes good amount of money from writing and producing songs for these artistes though he didn’t mention the exact sums. “I am making money. I made big money from ‘Meniwaa’ the song I wrote for Becca. I produced it. Nana Yaa featuring MzVee, I wrote and produced it. I took money for writing and I took money for producing. I am making money,” he disclosed.

Kuami Eugene

According to the fast rising young artiste, writing for and working with MzVee has given him the needed exposure in Ghana’s music industry. He further expressed his gratitude to the beautiful dacehall artiste by saying that “I can’t say I write for MzVee and charge her. She is a big sister. People got to know me because MzVee featured me on her ‘Rewind’ song. If she says she is taking me money for all she has done for me. I can’t actually pay for that”

There’s no doubt that Kuami is not to be only a good songwriter but a hit maker as well. This is evident with the release of his latest single ‘Angela’ which is receiving massive airplay for its smooth vocal delivery by music lovers.

Watch Full Interview with Kuami Below:

 

Stop Spreading Lies – Halifax To Mzbel

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Musician, Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah popularly known as Mzbel seems to always be in the center of controversy. Recently, she took to her Facebook page to deride journalist, Halifax Ansah Addo on an article he posted. His article was on her U-turn regarding her claims to whether or not she slept with the UT Boss. In response to her jabs, Halifax Halifax took to Facebook to write a long letter to Mzbel.

Here is the letter:

Dear Mzbel,
My attention has been drawn to your rants, lies and insults.
Initially, I decided to ignore you because it is your stock in trade. I mean, you have always had problems with almost every story the media ever wrote about you.
I remember your reaction to and denial of the story of the robbery in your home. I also remember your contradictory reaction to the report about whatever happened between you and the KNUST students. I do recollect again, your reaction to news reports that you had been detained over some traffic offences. Even your thoughts about Jesus Christ managed to land you in some media controversy of some sort.

Then, there was the controversy over why you left ICGC and what you had told someone’s husband about which pastor was bonking who. Again your fight with Graphic Showbiz, Ghana Celebrities and several others

As for you and the media, ah well…. Controversy has always helped your brand. You are a good musician and I must confess, I admire your entrepreneurial skills too. But you’ ve got to understand that just like life, music career has its ups and downs. So, when you are down, relax, keep working hard and believe in God for a brighter day.

Resorting to such media ‘beefs’ to remain in the news is old school strategy and paints you as a cantankerous brand. Get creative and trend properly.

Now to the main issues you raised:
ISSUE #1
“Halifax Ansah Addo, you used my image and lies to promote and sell “News One” paper and now this? The last time we met at Peace FM, you were all apologetic, blaming every harm you’ve ever caused me on perception… You later came over to my event at Bukom to plead with me to feature your artiste on my stage. This is absurd and sometimes I wonder what you people want from me… What do you gain when you boldly lie to tarnish me?”

RESPONSE: You accuse me of using your image to promote News-One? Really, I thought you were the one who rather drove to my office with Maxwell (the gentleman now with the adorable McBrown) and provided me with photos and stories to promote your brand.

You are telling a blatant lie when you say I met you at Peace FM and apologized to you. What wrong have I done to apologize? I never apologized to you at Peace FM or anywhere.

Again, you are telling a big fat lie that I, Halifax Ansah-Addo, pleaded with you at Bukom to let my artiste feature on your stage. Get serious. Your management contacted me that they NEEDED my artiste on your stage. I charged them and they paid for his performance. I remember they again contacted me for another performance from him when you staged your NDC concert. We charged them again and they paid. We never begged to be on your stage.

In any case, you really think NII FUNNY would plead to be on a stage in Bukom? Oh how? Kindly check our records in that community. We run the show there. Abi you know ‘dada’

ISSUE #2
“Delay asked me a sarcastic question and I gave her a sarcastic answer but unfortunately, I was misunderstood…. I really don’t get it, what has my relationship with Mr. Amoabeng got to do with anyone…? Is that the cause of the constant rise fuel prices?”

RESPONSE: There was no gun to your head when you answered the question Delay asked you. As a journalist, I found your answer to be an interesting one. I sell news. Not all news items are to reduce the price of fuel. News is not only to inform and educate. It is also to entertain and I found it entertaining to hear you on public television tell us about who bonks you.
About a year or so later, I found it equally newsworthy to have read that you had gone on Rainbow Radio to say you never got bonked by the man you claim had bonked you, during your interview on the DELAY show.

It was a piece of entertaining news because of your celebrity status and the fame of the man whose name you are mentioning in the media over sex-related matters.
For the records, I did not manufacture the story. It was sourced to Rainbow Radio, the same station you spoke to. Indeed, even the station’s website, www.rainbowonline.com carried same story.
Same story was on Peacefmoline, Adomfmonline, pulse.com.gh and several other websites. Why get irritated by only the one published in my newspaper, THE PUBLISHER? Perhaps it was because I described the sex as “hot”. Well, I had no evidence it was hot sex. I just felt, there was no way the sex would be boring. It is a compliment and not an insult.

ISSUE #3
“Unfortunately, I can’t stop jerks like you from saying bad and untrue things about me but know that there is a G-d and there are consequences for telling lies and misquoting others… Rainbow Radio has the full audio of my interview online and I never said any of these things you mentioned. This is sad and I keep wondering if indeed you are a trained journalist or just a desperate blogger. This is offensive and I am very disappointed. Some of your colleagues in the studio with me during the interview had the best and encouraging things to say except you. This is not a noble way to start a new business.”

RESPONSE: I am not a jerk. That’s an insulting word. Ladies do not use such words. I have a spare copy of the good old book, ‘Courtesy for Boys and Girls’. It may help you in your choice of words.
As for the full interview being on Rainbow Radio, I have already told you the station’s website was where I sourced the story from.

What things did you not say? Please educate us on which of the versions to believe: you said the man bonked you. Did he or did he not?

And to answer your question, I am not a blogger. And yes, I am a very well trained and professional journalist. An award-winning journalist for that matter. If there is a portion of the story you are not comfortable with, all you needed was a simple rejoinder or a call on me to correct it.
But thanks for sharing my front page on your Facebook wall. At least you have helped pushed the story to reach some 192, 000 plus of your followers. I am grateful.

I have to end here because there is a video of Ebony playing on my TV. Her style reminds me of your much younger days.
Cheers and have a good day.
Yours In Arts,
Halifax.

Don’t Be In The Music Industry For Money – M.anifest

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

M.anifest has stated that if you want to make money; music is the wrong profession to go into. He stated this while on the Citi Breakfast Show. He said, “I always tell people that you don’t come into something like music wanting to make money, so if you do, just forget it. It goes beyond that and the fact of the reality is that a lot of people do not succeed,” he added.
However, M.anifest says he does not regret going into music saying it has brought about new opportunities to him.
He further added, “When you take the road less traveled you become an artiste and you do all these things that require a certain level of risk and unpredictability, you have to really have a strong sense of conviction that this is your calling and for me I have that. And also the fact that the longer I do this the more I can assume different roles not just be simply a musician but be many other different things, sometimes playing other rolls using the music as a vehicle. I’ve had the opportunity to write articles for the Guardian. I think every musician here is forced to be an entrepreneur”.
These remarks are interesting as it shows the struggles most musicians face and the opportunities that can present themselves when you persevere.

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s Son Lauds President Akuffo Addo’s ‘Free SHS’ Policy

Posted on by Peace Agyare

The son of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah has for the first time made open remarks on President Akufo-Addo’s Free Senior High School policy.

According to Dr Onzy Nkrumah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), administration must be commended for its bold decision in rolling out the educational programme. To him, Ghana cannot afford not to educate its human resource especially the younger generation.

Speaking to Accra FM on Thursday, Onzy Nkrumah said it was a laudable idea for the Akufo-Addo government to have removed the main hurdle preventing many Ghanaian children from being educated at least to the SHS level. He also urged all Ghanaians and various stakeholders to give the President a push to make the policy sustainable.

“I congratulated him when he first came up with this. By the way, all the policies of Kwame Nkrumah are available to be copied, so Nana Addo should use all of them. Free education was one of the pillars of my father, and if Nana will allow himself to use all of the ideals of Kwame Nkrumah, that will be terrific and I will support him all the way,” he said.

Onzy Nkrumah also added that, “Free SHS is absolutely a necessity, it is overdue. I think even with the overthrow of Nkrumah, the people should have continued it. Can we really afford not to educate our people? No …So I think this is a step in the right direction.”

2017 RTP Awards Nominations List Unveiled

Posted on by Peace Agyare

 

This year’s RTP Awards which marks the 7th edition of the Awards since its initiation was launched on Tuesday at the Holiday Inn in Accra. The award has over the years honored radio and television Presenters across the country, and earned the accolade as the best organized event ever.The event was telecast live on TV and streamed on the RTP Awards Africa Facebook page and several other platforms.

Below is the list of nominees for all 46 categories of the Awards scheme:

 

HONORARIES OF THE YEAR

1. DR. OSEI KWAME DESPITE
2. DR. KWAKU OTENG
3. HON. KENNEDY AGYAPONG
4. H.E. NANA KONADU AGYEMAN RAWLINGS

RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR 2016-2017
1. CITI FM
2. STAR FM
3. ADOM FM
4. ANGEL FM (KUMASI)
5. PEACE FM

TV STATION OF THE YEAR 2016-2017

1. ADOM TV
2. UTV
3. METRO TV
4. TV3
5. GHONE TV

Media Group Of The Year 2016-2017

1. EIB NETWORK
2. MEDIA GENERAL GROUP
3. MULTIMEDIA GROUP
4. DESPITE MEDIA GROUP
5. ANGEL MEDIA GROUP

Online Portal Of The Year 2016-2017

1. STARFMONLINE
2. PEACEFMONLINE
3. CITIFMONLINE
4. 3NEWSONLINE
5. MYJOYONLINE

Digital TV Channel Of The Year 2016-2017

1. AMANSAN TV
2. TV XYZ
3. MAX TV
4. OBTV
5. ANGEL TV
6. ADOM TV
7. JOY NEWS TV
8. AGOO TV
9. OCEANS TV
10. ATINKA TV

RTP Personality Of The Year 2016-2017

1. BOLA RAY – STAR FM/GHONE TV
2. GIFTY ANTI – THE STANDPOINT
3. BERNARD AVLE – CITI FM
4. PATRICK OSEI AGYEMAN (SONGO) – ADOM TV
5. NANA ABA ANAMOAH – GHONE TV

Radio Morning Show Host Of The Year 2016-2017

1. CAPTAIN SMART – ADOM FM
2. BERNARD AVLE – CITI FM
3. AKWASI ABOAGYIE – NEAT FM
4. KOJO YANKSON – JOY FM
5. EKOUBA GYASI – ATINKA FM

Radio Late Afternoon Show Host Of The Year 2016-2017

1. ANITA ESKINE – STAR FM
2. GIOVANNI CALEB – STAR FM
3. LEXIS BILL – JOY FM
4. ANTOINE MENSAH – LIVE FM
5. ABEIKU SANTANA – OKAY FM

Radio Mid-Morning Show Host Of The Year 2016

1. KOFI KUM-BILSON – PEACE FM
2. DOREEN ANDOH – JOY FM
3. KOFI OTCHERE DARKO (KOD) – STAR FM
4. MARIAM OSEI AGYEMANG – 3 FM
5. ALEX AYENSU BAAH (OKYEAME) – RADIO GOLD

Radio DJ Of The Year 2016-2017

1. CANDY MAN – ATINKA FM
2. DJ VYRUSKI – STAR FM
3. DJ MIC SMITH – Y FM
4. DJ YOUNG BOY – OKAY FM
5. MR. KAXTRO – ULTIMATE FM

Sports Show Host Of The Year 2016-2017

1. NANA DARKWA GYASI – RADIO GOLD
2. DAN KWAKU YEBOAH – PEACE FM
3. BENEDICT OWUSU – JOY FM
4. MICHAEL DARKO (SUMMER) – ANGEL FM
5. MOSES ANTWI BENEFO (PJ MOSEY) – HAPPY FM

Radio Reggae Show Host Of The Year 2016-2017

1. BONT I TALAWA – LIGHT FM
2. CONSCIOUS QUEEN – PINK FM
3. DORIS LOMO – RADIO GOLD
4. KING LAGAZI – HITZ FM
5. BONGO I – KEKELI RADIO

Radio Gospel Show Host Of The Year 2016-2017

1. KWAMINA IDAN – ADOM FM
2. FIIFI FOLSON – SUNNY FM
3. AGYEMANG PREMPEH – RAINBOW RADIO
4. JESHURUN OKYERE – LIVE FM
5. OB NARTEY– VISION 1 FM

Radio Female Presenter Of The Year 2016-2017

1. JESSICA OPARE SAFORO – CITI FM
2. ANITA ESKINE – STAR FM
3. AFIA POKUAA – ADOM FM
4. JEREMY VAN GARSHONG – LIVE FM
5. SILVER LADY – OMAN FM

Radio Entertainment Talk Show Host 2016-2017

1. AKWASI ABOAGYIE – PEACE FM
2. FIIFI OCRAN – NHYIRA FM
3. AGYEMANG PREMPEH – RAINBOW RADIO
4. GEORGE QUAYE (GQ) – STAR FM
5. CHRISTIAN AGYEI FRIMPONG – ONUA FM

Radio Newscaster of the Year (Local Language) 2016-2017

1. BAFFOUR AWUAH – KASAPA FM
2. AKOSUA AGYEIWAA BONSU – ATINKA FM
3. NANA YAW KESSE – PEACE FM
4. KWADWO DICKSON – PEACE FM
5. AKOSUA AGO ABOAGYIE – PEACE FM

Radio Newscaster of the Year (English Language) 2016-2017

1. NAA DEDE TETTEH – STAR FM
2. BERNARD NASARA SHAIBU – STAR FM
3. EVANS MENSAH – JOY FM
4. DZIFA BAMPOE – JOY FM
5. KWAKU OBENG AGYEI – STAR FM
6. ENO SARFO – ULTIMATE FM

Radio Talk Show Host Of The Year 2016-2017

1. KABA – ASEMPA FM
2. NANA ANSAH KWAW 1V – JOY FM
3. NANA YAW KESSE – PEACE FM
4. EVANS ADU GYAMFI – ADEHYIE FM
5. NYANSA BOAKWA – HAPPY FM

Radio Dev’t Show Host Of The Year 2016-2017

1. JOHNNY HUGHES – 3FM
2. OHENEBA NTIM BARIMA – OMAN FM
3. NANA YAA KONADU – PEACE FM
4. MAMA EFE – NHYIRA FM
5. JON GERMAIN – STAR FM

Radio Program Of The Year 2016-2017

1. STAR CHART – STARR FM
2. EKWANSO BREBRE – PEACE FM
3. ADOM LIVE WORSHIP – ADOM FM
4. DROP OFF – STAR FM
5. DRYVE OF YOUR LYFE – YFM

Radio Sports Program Of The Year 2016-2017

1. ANOPA BOSUO SPORTS – HAPPY FM
2. ANGEL SPORTS – ANGEL FM
3. PEACE POWER SPORTS – PEACE FM
4. ATINKA SPORTS – ATINKA FM
5. NHYIRA SPORTS – NHYIRA FM

Radio News Program Of The Year 2016-2017

1. PEACE NEWS AT 6PM – PEACE FM
2. EYE WITNESS NEWS – CITI FM
3. KASIEBO A EDA MU FUA – ACCRA FM
4. JOY NEWS AT 6PM – JOY FM
5. KASIEBO IS TASTY – ADOM FM

Best Radio Personality Brong Ahafo Region 2016-2017

1. DICKSON SMITH D.K. – SPACE FM
2. AUGUSTUS ANNAN SLYY – ARK FM
3. AMA KORANKYIE ADASOA – CLASSIC FM
4. KING NICHOLAS – DINPA FM
5. KWAME ADJEI BOHYEN – ARK FM
6. DJ BRIGHT – VOICE RADIO

Best Radio Personality Northern Sector Of Ghana 2016-2017

1. KWAKU ODURO – KESMI FM
2. REAL ZAMPREYAL – GBC RADIO
3. ALHASSAN ERASUNG – RADIO PROGRESS
4. WARRIS ALASKA – RADIO PROGRESS
5. ASPERILLA FOSTINO – PUPELI FM
6. LYDIA – RADIO UPPER WEST

Best Radio Personality Central Region 2016-2017

1. NANA AMA – CAPE FM
2. AMA BAWA – ATL FM
3. LUCAS CANDY MENSAH – SOMPA FM
4. OSANAHENE KWAME DAPAAH – OKOKROKO FM
5. DANIEL ABAWANA – EAGLE FM
6. MANI KAY – ATL FM

Best Radio Personality Western Region 2016-2017

1. NANA ADWOA ARTHUR– SKYY POWER FM
2. MR. SKINNY – BEACH FM
3. EVANS ADU GYAMFI – ADEHYIE FM
4. YOOFI EYESON – SPICE FM
5. NAA AYORKOR – EMPIRE FM
6. OSEI KWEKU CASSIDY – ENERGY FM

Best Radio Personality Eastern Region 2016-2017

1. EUGENE AKOTO BAMFO – AGOO FM
2. OWUAHENE ACHEAMPOMMG – BRYT FM
3. LONDONA – KINGDOM FM
4. DJ MIXX – EMAK FM
5. JUSTINA – OBOUBA FM
6. DR. PREKESE – BRYT FM

Best Radio Personality Volta Region 2016-2017

1. BRIGHT ELLIS – GLOBAL FM
2. JEMIMA BRAIMAH ACHIVORS – KUUL FM
3. SETH DERLINGS NYASORGBOR (SIZZLA) – KEKELI FM
4. PRINCE AMEVI – TOSH FM
5. FRANK FOLEY – HERITAGE FM
6. ISRAEL ABOCHIVIA – KEKELI RADIO

Best Radio Personality Greater Accra Region 2016-2017

1. BERNARD AVLE – CITI FM
2. NANA YAW SARFO – VISION 1 FM
3. JEREMY VAN GARSHON – LIVE FM
4. AFIA POKUAA – ADOM FM
5. CAPTAIN SMART – ADOM FM
6. KMJ – HITZ FM

Best Radio Personality Ashanti Region 2016-2017

1. NANA GYESI OWUSU (NGO) – LUV FM
2. OMANHENE BOAKYIE – KESSBEN FM
3. KWAME TANKO – ANGEL FM
4. SAMPSON K NYAMEKYE – HELLO FM
5. JOE LAKKA – KESSBEN SPORTS
6. EBENEZER NANA YAW DONKOR (NYDJ) – YFM (KUMASI)

Radio Morning Show Of The Year 2016-2017

1. KOKROKOO – PEACE FM
2. DWASO NSEM – ADOM FM
3. MORNING STAR – STAR FM
4. CITI BREAKFAST SHOW – CITI FM
5. SUPER MORNING SHOW – JOY FM

TELEVISION CATEGORIES FOR 2016-2017

TV Male Newscaster Of The Year 2016-2017

1. AGYA KWABENA – UTV
2. KWAKU ADU KUMI – ADOM TV
3. KWAKU TEMENG – GHONE TV
4. ALFRED OCANSEY – TV3
5. KOBINA AMOONO – ANGEL TV

TV Female Newscaster Of The Year 2016-2017

1. NANA YAA BREFO – ADOM TV
2. AMA SARPONG KUMANKUMA – UTV
3. AFIA ADUTWUMWAA MORROSA – UTV
4. NATALIE FORT – TV3
5. NANA AKUA MENSAH – TV3
6. NANA ABA ANAMOAH – GHONE TV

TV Morning Show Host Of The Year 2016-2017

1. TWENEBOA KODUAH – UTV
2. BRIGHT NANA AMFOL – TV3
3. KAFUI DEY – GHONE TV
4. BAISIWAA DOWUNA HAMMOND – GHONE TV
5. BISMARK BROWN – ETV GHANA TO ATINKA TV

TV Sports Show Host Of The Year 2016-2017

1. PATRICK OSEI AGYEMANG (SONGO) – ADOM TV
2. DENNIS MURPURI – GHONE TV
3. YAW AMPOFO ANKRAH– KWESE TV
4. KOKUI SELORMEY– KWESE TV
5. YAW SAKYI AFARI – KWESE TV

TV Current Affair Show Host Of The Year 2016-2017

1. PAUL ADOM OTCHERE – METRO TV
2. NANA ABA ANAMOAH – GHONE TV
3. KWAKU SAKYI ADDO– GHONE TV
4. NANA ANSAH KWAW IV – JOY PRIME
5. DEBORAH KOBLAH – TV3

TV Dev’t Show Host Of The Year 2016-2017

1. GIFTY ANTI – THE STANDPOINT
2. AKUMAA MAMA ZIMBI – ADOM TV
3. PAUL ANOMAH KORDIEH – ETV GHANA
4. STACY AMOATENG – PLATINUM NETWORK
5. AJ SARPONG – GHONE TV

TV Female Presenter Of The Year 2016-2017

1. KOKUI SELORMEY HANSON – KWESE TV
2. STACY AMOATENG – PLATINUM NETWORK
3. NANA ABA ANAMOAH – GHONE TV
4. ADJOA YEBOAH AGYEI – UTV
5. BERLA MUNDI – GHONE TV
6. YVONNE OKORO (DINING WITH Yvonne Okoro) – IFACTORY/DESAMOUR

TV Male Entertainment Show Host Of The Year 2016

1. GEORGE QUAYE – GHONE TV
2. EDDY BLAY JNR – ETV GHANA
3. IBRAHIM BEN BAKO (IB)– JOY PRIME
4. BROWN BERRY (ISOCIAL TV)
5. JASON ELA – GHONE TV

TV Female Entertainment Show Host Of The Year 2016-2017

1. BERLA MUNDI – GHONE TV
2. CHANNTELLE ASANTE – GHONE TV
3. GINA WEST – METRO TV
4. AFIA SCHWARZNEGER – ANGELTV
5. ANITA AKUFFO (FASHION GH) – SOLID MULTIMEDIA

TV Program Of The Year 2016-2017

1. STATE OF AFFAIRS – GHONE TV
2. GH TODAY – GHONE TV
3. HOME RUN – KWESE TV
4. REVEALED WITH BOLA RAY – GHONE TV
5. ADEKYE NSROMA – UTV

Television Morning Show Of The Year 2016-2017

1. ADEKYE NSROMA – UTV
2. NEW DAY – TV3
3. GH TODAY – GHONE
4. ATINKA TV MORNING SHOW – ATINKA TV
5. BADWAM – ADOM TV

TV Entertainment Show Of The Year 2016-2017

1. PUNDITS – GHONE TV
2. CELEBRITY FANZONE – GHONE TV
3. RYTHMZ LIVE – GHONE TV
4. LATE NIGHT CELEBRITY SHOW – ETV GHANA
5. PLAYLIST – METRO TV

TV Sports Program Of The Year 2016-2017

1. FIRE FOR FIRE – ADOM TV
2. ANGEL SPORTS LIVE – ANGEL TV
3. HOME RUN– KWESE TV
4. THE TEAM – ETV GHANA
5. COURTSIDE SHOW – KWESE TV

TV News Program Of The Year 2016-2017

1. NEWS 360 – TV3
2. JOY NEWS – JOY NEWS TV
3. ADOM PREMTUBRE KASEA – ADOM TV
4. UTV NEWS – UTV
5. NEWS TONIGHT – GHONE TV

TV Reality Show Of The Year 2016-2017

1. GHANA’S STRONGEST – TV3
2. MTN HIT MAKER SEASON 6 – MTN GHANA/CHARTERHOUSE
3. TALENTED KIDS – TV3
4. BELINDA BAIDOO MODEL SEARCH AFRICA – GHONE TV
5. DI ASA – ATINKA TV

 

TV Local Series Of The Year 2016-2017

1. YOLO: YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE – FARM HOUSE PRODUCTION
2. PA 2 PA– UTV
3. SUNSHINE AVENUE – GHONE TV
4. JAMES TOWN FISHERMAN – GHONE TV
5. PANORAMA – ETV GHANA

This year’s Awards is sponsored by Adonko Bitters

Credit:http://myjoyonline.com

 

 

 

 

 

10 Facts About Kwame Nkrumah

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

In celebration of Founder’s Day, here are 10 facts about Kwame Nkrumah.
1. He was placed under FBI surveillance during his last days in America due to his close association with radical idealism. The ideas of radicalism were formed when he stumbled upon Marcus Garvey’s writing. He also initiated correspondence with Marxist C.L.R. James
2. Kwame Nkrumah was once a preacher and actually earned a degree in Theology. He was found preaching in Presbyterian black churches in New York and Philadelphia.
3. Nkrumah embraced soviet ideas and often regarded himself as Africa’s Lenin. He won the coveted Lenin Peace prize in 1963.
4. Nkrumah initiated an education program that aimed to bridge the education gap between the southern and northern communities.
5. He formed his own political party that comprised of ordinary people, the youth and a cross-section of people from different trades. His aim was to gain self-governance now.
6. He was sent to jail with other political leaders like JB Danquah and Obetsebi Lamptey. His imprisonment came as a result of the 1948 riots which saw general discontent across the country.
7. There were several attempts to assassinate him. This was all in a bid to overthrow him. The famous assassination attempt was the bomb that detonated at Kulungugu. He barely escaped death but several others were killed.
8. Getting to the end of his rule, he became very paranoid and initiated several bills that sought to repress the opposition. The most famous edict was the Preventive Detention Act which jailed a lot of political oppositions.
9. In 1966, there was a coup in Ghana led by the military and police. He was in North Vietnam when the coup happened. There have been reports that he could not believe that people were happy when he was overthrown.
10. He wrote several books including an autobiography. He wrote a book chronicling his thoughts while in exile in Guinea; the book was titled “Dark Days In Ghana”. He never returned to Ghana.

 

Dumsor Drove Me Out Of Ghana – Slim Busterr

Posted on by Peace Agyare

Celebrated Ghanaian musician Slim Busterr, who has been missing from the cameras for sometime now  has disclosed why he has been out of the country for all this while. According to him, he could not bear the pressure the power outages widely called “Dumsor” came with and that justifies the reason he had to put his music career on hold in Ghana and travel to the UK, where he currently resides.

To him, fleeing the country was the best option, even though one may say he could have just stayed and help find a lasting solution to the power situation at the time to save the country for a general good.

In an interview with Hitz FM’s Dr Pounds, the musician disclosed that “I was spending GH¢60 a day on electricity and it moved up to GH¢120 a day. Why? I thought of it, I didn’t understand and it went on for almost a year. So I was like no if I joke…,”

When asked if he was enjoying his stay in UK where he is currently staying, Slim answered “Oh yeah I am enjoying in UK”.

It was just recently that Business Development Minister Mohammed Ibrahim Awal, announced at a lecture organized by Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) that “dumsor is banished; dumsor is gone because we are committed to ensuring that without electricity and energy there can’t be industrialization. We have banished dumsor to make sure that businesses have everything to do to improve.”

Perhaps this will bring Slim and any other person who might have fled the country for similar reasons back home as he(Slim) hopes to come back to Ghana soon.