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Month: September 2017

I Am The Music Demon( Shocking revelation by an up and coming artiste)

Posted on by Peace Agyare

People listen to music for different reasons as it is said, ‘Music is food for the soul’, but a revelation made by an up and coming artiste about his entire mission in the Ghanaian music industry will make you think twice as to the kind of music you should listen to.

The musician, who goes by the name Cash King(which he said was given to him by his sister) said he represents the devil himself on earth and has been sent to take over dancehall music in Ghana. He made this revelation in an interview with blogger, Arnold M. Alavanyo. He(Cash King) categorically stated that his strange skeletal tattoos across his chest represents a secret occult group he belongs to.

The Reggae Dancehall artiste who has a tattooed eyeball and two skeletons on his forehead explained further that he had to bleach his skin in order for his fans to easily locate the tattoos on his body “I am bleaching my skin because I want people to see the tattoos I have on my body and because I admire Michael Jackson and I want to be like him”. The young musician who is in his early 20s insisted that he carries his skeletal occult tattoos on his body because it’s an important mark for him as a member of his secret group.

“Anyone with this kind of tattoo means that person is not afraid of death”, he explained. Cash King who refused to disclose the name of his occult group maintained that their rules and regulations prevents him from making public what the group does in secret.

“There are big people both young and old who you know that belong to our group, some may not have our symbols of the tattooed skeleton on their body but they’re all members”, he said. Cash King further added that though he strongly doesn’t believe in religion(as it brings division) or any in any deity for his success or survival he believes he will be super successful in life soon.

Watch His interview Below:

 

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Media Blackout As PAC Sits On Judiciary Malfeasance

Posted on by Peace Agyare

There was a media blackout at Wednesday’s Parliament Accounts Committee sitting as it considered the 2015 Auditor General’s Report on financial malfeasance in the judiciary.

The reports highlighted how office complexes worth ¢1.2 million deteriorated after two years; how staff got over ¢92,000 in unearned salaries as well as the inability to account for bank lodgment to the tune of ¢5.8 million.

According to Joy News’ Parliamentary correspondent Joseph Opoku Gakpo, the Committee gave the media no explanation for the blackout but only stated that no media will be allowed in for the day’s hearing.

Also, reporters were told that within the members of the Committee, they have the right to go ahead and hold meetings as well as take decisions without the media.

Explaining the media blackout, former member of the Committee, George Loh said it is not true that the media was kept out to protect the image of the judiciary.

He said other government agencies have had that privilege of being heard in-camera and cited the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as an example.

According to him, when some agencies are invited they agree to come to explain themselves with others requesting for in camera hearing on some issue they think bothers on national security.

The former MP said Wednesday’s development is nothing new and people must not read meanings into it. However, he said the report to Parliament must contain what happened during the in-camera hearing.

Mr Loh said since the report will be with Parliament’s library it can be accessed by anyone after it has been made public.

Below are highlights of the 2015 Auditor General’s Report regarding malfeasance with the Judiciary.

Payment of unearned salaries

At the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General’s Department, the review of the nominal roll and salary payment vouchers revealed that a total of ¢92,861.32 was paid as unearned salaries into the accounts of officers who have either resigned, retired or transferred to the Judicial Service.

Management stated that the payment to the separated staff has stopped and letters have been written to the affected officers to refund the unearned salaries.

At the Half Assini District magistrate court, the audit revealed that the management of the District Magistrate Court failed to take prompt action to delete the name of an unknown person, Aminatu Sidique from its payroll. As a result, an unearned salary totaling ¢14,036.07 was wrongly paid into her bank account with ADB, Wa from January to December 2014.

The Auditor General recommended that management should employ the services of the police to apprehend the lady and recover the amount. It was also recommended that there should be a revenue of salary vouchers to ensure immediate deletion of unknown persons whose names appear on it.

Shoddy construction work

Also cited in the report is the issue of the physical inspection which showed that Danida sponsored project for the Service at Winneba and Kasoa disclosed that barely two years after construction. The building at Winneba had developed many cracks and almost all the locks on the doors are faulty.

Also, the toilet facilities at the Kasoa District Court could not be used due to non-completion of the manhole thus creating an inconvenience to the two judges who preside at the court as well as staff and visitors.

To ensure value for money in the two projects in which government has sunk ¢1,241,585.86 it was recommended that the contractor for the Kasoa project is called upon to complete the manhole. In the Winneba case, the contractor was asked to rectify the defects in the building or an embargo is placed on the 5% retention deducted from the contract sum paid to him.

Inability to reconcile bank lodgments

It was observed that the Service consistently failed to obtain bank statements from the HFC Bank, as a result it was unable to reconcile revenue totaling ¢2,969,409.79 and deposits of ¢2,846,435.82 and £75,000 collected on behalf of the Service by the Bank at various courts with bank statements.

Unauthorized transfers without court order

In the Brong Ahafo region, a review of the bank statement of the deposits by the Sunyani High Court revealed that nine standing orders debits made by the NIB Bank amounting to ¢48,298.69 were without the orders of the court and an application from any litigant.

It was recommended that the Registrar immediately contact the bank for reversal of the transaction.

Revenue unaccounted for

Also, it was noted at the same court that the total revenue of ¢135,829 was realized from judgment deposits between March and July 2015. However, a reconciliation of the cashbook and the bank statement revealed that ¢125,369.70 was rather lodged leaving ¢10,495.30 unaccounted for.

It was recommended that an amount of ¢10,495.30 is refunded into government chest.

Unauthorized transfer without court order

At the Sunyani Commercial Court, a review of bank statements of the deposit account revealed that eight standing orders made by the NIB between March and May 2015 amounting to ¢126,821 were without the order of the court and an application from any litigant.

It was recommended that the Registrar contact the Bank for the immediate reversal of the transaction or the amount recovered from the Registrar.
Source:http://myjoyonline.com

Scandal? – Shatta Wale Pictured In Bed With Actress

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has been pictured in bed with another woman allegedly taken in the USA. The picture has raised eyebrows. The reason being many know he is cohabiting with his long time girlfriend, Shatta Michy, with whom he has a son with.

 

Efia Odo

The woman in the picture is said to be Efia Odo, a Ghanaian actress based in the USA. The relationship between the two is not readily known, however speculation is rife. Efia Odo first shared the picture on her Instagram page two and then later on her SnapChat.

Nominations For Media & Broadcasting Awards Released

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

After much pondering, the judging Board of the Media and Broadcasting Awards 2017 has completed its work on the nominations for the Awards scheme. The Awards will come off on the 2nd December 2017 at the World Trade Centre in Accra. Please find list below of nominations for the Awards.

New Media Contributor of the Year

This award will be presented to an exceptional blogger or online journalist whose work made the most significant contribution to society in a given year. The winning contributor would have leveraged the internet and social media to educate, inform or entertain in a positive way.

Kajsa Hallberg Adu – Kajsaha.com
Ameyaw Debrah – Ameyawdebrah.com
Manasseh Azure Awuni – manassehazure.com
Akumaa Mama Zimbi – mamazimba.wordpress.com
Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah – adventuresfrom.com
Yaw Pare – Random Ghana

MABA Rising Star Award in Broadcasting

This award is presented to the rising star in Media and Broadcasting who is dedicated to duty, ready to learn new things, coherent in thinking and delivery and makes the best of the opportunities to engage in social change dynamics. The personality must show integrity and dynamism in their professional work.

Johnnie Beresford Hughes – TV3
Francis Abban – Starr FM
Keminni Amanor– GH One
Nana Akua Mensah Aborampah – TV3
Nana Adjoa Akuoku Sarpong – GH One
Agnes Ntow – YFM
Radio Broadcaster of the Year

This award will be presented to a broadcaster who most positively used radio to influence society in the year under review. Using radio to educate, inform and mobilize action on the nation’s most pressing issues and creating a platform for the discussion of pertinent issues and intellectual discourse.

Bernard Koku Avle – Citi FM
Anita Erskine – Starr FM
Abeiku Santana – Okay FM
Akumaa Mama Zimbi – Adom FM
Ekuoba Gyasi – Atinka FM
Kwame Sefa Kayi – Peace FM
Television Broadcaster of the Year

This award will be presented to a broadcaster who most positively used television to influence society in the year under review. Using Television to educate, inform and mobilize action on the nation’s most pressing issues and creating a platform for the discussion of pertinent issues and intellectual discourse.

Gifty Anti – Standpoint GTV
Nana Aba Anamoah – GH One
Omanhene Kwabena Asante – Adom TV
Baisiwa Dowuona Hammond – GH One
Samson Lardy Anyenini – Multi TV
Maame Yaa Konamah – UTV
Radio Network of the Year

This award will recognise the radio Network that made the most significant contribution to National development. Quality of programs, relevance of issues reported and causes canvassed for, quality and accuracy of news, among others will form the basis of selection.

Citi FM 97.3
Asempa FM
Joy FM 99.7
Starr 103.5
Peace FM 104.3
Vision 90.9
Television Network of the Year

This award will recognise the television network that made the most significant contribution to national development. Quality of programs, relevance of issues reported and causes canvassed for, quality and accuracy of news, among others will form the basis of selection.

GBC Govern
GH One TV
TV 3 Network
Joy News Channel
UTV
Adom TV

Radio Program of the Year

This award will be presented to the radio program that makes the most measurable contribution to specific social causes. The winning radio program each year would have been identified as driven by integrity and the force behind high-impact social change.

Kokroko – Peace FM
Citi Breakfast Show – Citi FM
Boiling Point – Oman FM
Springboard Virtual University – Joy FM
Eye witness News – Citi FM
Fire for Fire – Asempa FM

Television Program of the Year

This award will be presented to the television program that makes the most measurable contribution to specific social causes. The winning television program each year would have been identified as driven by integrity and the force behind high-impact social change.

Badwam – Adom TV
Ghana’s Most Beautiful – TV 3 Network
News File – Joy News Channel
Adekye Nsroma – UTV
State of Affairs – GH One TV
The Stand Point – GTV

Print Media House of the Year –

This award will be presented to the print media house that focused the spotlight on pertinent national issues with a view to inform, educate and cause positive action whilst contributing to societal change.

Daily Graphic
The Finder Newspaper
Business and Financial Times
Daily Guide
The Insight
The Crusading Guide

General News Media House of the Year

The General News Media House of the Year will be the Media House with the most complete and comprehensive coverage of news from around the country. This Media House will have provided the most varied and accurate news content in the year under review whilst contributing to societal change.

Graphic Communications Ltd
TV 3 Network
Metropolitan Television
Ghana News Agency
Business and Financial Times
GBC Govern

Media and Broadcasting Practitioner of the Year

This award will be presented to the overall best Media and Broadcasting practitioner in the year under review. This is MaBA’s most prestigious individual award. The individual’s contribution must be top of mind and should have created social change or created an atmosphere for change. The individual must be selfless, exhibit passion and drive and be a master of his art.

Bernard Koku Avle – Citi FM
Manasseh Azure Awuni – Multimedia
Gift Anti – Standpoint GTV
Nathaniel Adisi – EIB Network
Akumaa Mama Zimbi – Multimedia
Samson Lardy Ayeni – Multimedia

Media Organisation of the Year –

This award will be presented to the overall best Media or Broadcasting organisation in the year under review. This is MaBA’s most prestigious award for organisations. The Media organisation must be the driving force for social change in the year under review. The organisation must be top of mind when issues regarding society are discussed. The organisation must be a well-oiled machine that creates opportunities for Ghanaians to express their views. They must have championed social interventions and created a conducive and positive environment for its workers.

Graphic Communication Group
EIB Group
Multimedia Ltd
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
Atinka Media Group

Media Entrepreneur of the Year –

This award will go to the media entrepreneur who demonstrates exceptional media entrepreneurship skills. Criteria will include the adoption of best practices for media businesses, the introduction of innovative business models that are ethical, creation of high value jobs, the provision of resources to support high quality media and broadcasting, investment in capacity building and training among others.

Nathaniel Adisi – EIB
Samuel Amo Tobin – ATINKA
Kwesi Twum – MULTIMEDIA
Osei Kwame Despite – DESPITE GROUP
Dr. Paa Kwasi Nduom – NDUOM GROUP

SPECIAL AWARDS

The Special Awards will be selected by the Board and presented to the winner on the night of the Awards. This is to enable the board to ascertain the efficacy of the projects undertaken by the Media House or Practitioner.

Environment Award – This award will go to the Media House or Practitioner who has done the most outstanding work on environmental issues; providing education, and pushing for action on pressing environmental issues.

Arts, Culture & Entertainment Award – This award will be presented to the Media House or Practitioner who has done the most outstanding work in the area of arts, culture and entertainment in the year under review.

Social & Gender Award – This award will go to the Media House or Practitioner who has done the most work on social and gender issues. The provision of education, social change dynamics and leveraging on the UN development goals to effect change are considered as part of the criteria to win this award.

Democracy & Governance Award – The recipient will be a Media House or Practitioner whose work has made the most significant contribution to deepening democracy and promoting good governance within the year.

CSR Award – This will go to the Media House with the best participation and significant impact in any community through its Corporate Social Responsibility programmes.



Miss Malaika Starts Weekly Tasks

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

The competition is keen as delegates are assigned weekly tasks to test their pulse and also fish out those who fall short along the way. Weekly evictions are sure to follow in subsequent episodes and delegates are leaving no stone unturned to stay safe from eviction.

From auditions throughout the luxurious boot camp experience at The Holy Trinity Sap & Health Farm at Sogakope, the 16 selected delegates for this year’s completion have had some fairly good grooming sessions with professionals in the industry to prepare them enough for the tasks ahead.

Two tasks, the profiling and Fitness sessions have been completed by the delegates and are now preparing for the first eviction on the 2017 edition of the pageant.

During the Fitness session, Valery Asante Agyeiwaa stood out exceptionally well and was adjudged ‘Miss Fitness’ in that particular episode. The fitness episode happened at the Bojo beach hotel where delegates participated in various interesting health activities such as tug of war, aerobics, running amongst others. It was interesting to watch some of the delegates gasp for air and others falling off at the beach.

Gradually, they have warmed up into the competition and are ready to show their culinary skills to the whole world as they undergo their cooking task this Sunday on Joy Prime at 1:30pm and on GhOne TV at 7pm. They will come up with their own cooking recipes and methods after selecting ‘Mystery baskets’ packed with assorted ingredients. This cooking episode is definitely a must watch. To vote for your favorite contestant, text their names to 1757 and watch your best delegate rise to the in the pageant.

I Can Never Bring Nana Ama McBrown Down – Lil Win

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Kwadwo Nkansah popularly known as Lil Win has said he never planted anyone in Kumawood to destroy the career of actress Nana Ama McBrown. He believes that Nana Ama is a multi-talented woman and so there is no way an individual can pull her down.
He spoke to Angel FM in Kumasi with regard to allegations by a lady that Lil Win was a thief who liked to steal from others to make his career thrive and he (Lil Win) planted Sandra Ababio in Kumawood movies to end the career of Nana Ama McBrown.
“Nana Ama McBrown is so blessed and I can never do that to her. No one can bring her down and neither can I. I can never think of such a thing” Lil Win expressed.

He added that Nana Ama had versatility and could fit into any role given her just like himself. “She is versatile, she can fit into any role and that no one can bring her down-She is just like me.”
According to Lil Win, he crossed paths with Ababio on the set of Cocoa Brown and was impressed with her acting and vowed to get her Kumawood roles.
“I got her number andcalled but she refused to pick my calls until one day,” he admitted.
“That day she came to act and she was not even paid. Do you know she has never been paid since she (Sandra) started acting in Kumawood?” he said.

Jessica Opare Saforo Endorses Baby Blanche’s No ‘Dross’ Campaign

Posted on by Peace Agyare

Baby Blanche’s campaign to sensitize women to stop wearing panties especially at night to halt the spread of infections has been endorsed by Jessica Opare Saforo.

The eloquent TV and radio media personality said the initiative is highly commendable and should be supported despite the lukewarm reception it was met with from some quarters.

The co-host of the award-winning Celebrity Fanzone on GHOne TV also of the belief that perhaps Blanche’s idea has been misinterpreted which explains why people like Akumaa Mama Zimbi have opposed it.

She said “The whole initiative is to help ladies free themselves from infections which most ladies suffer as a result of wearing panties,” the actress stated during the launch.

I heard because this is something that popped up on my radio show, someone sent in a message that what she [Blanche] was actually saying was that women should not wear them to bed. I stand to be corrected though.

That is what I heard. If she said don’t wear it to bed, I agree. Come on, really you wear panties for 18 hours a day…, the least you can do is to take it off when going to bed. Feel free. I think men can even attest to it. So I don’t see why it should be a problem.

I think the campaign is noble, I see where she is going with it but maybe she might want to spruce it up a little bit with more information and get other people in the industry involved just so we can send the right information. So Baby Blanche just do you.”

Credit: http//www.ghgossip.com

Akem Abuakwa To Honour ‘Longest Serving Queen Mother’

Posted on by Peace Agyare

Queen mother of Akyem Asuom in the Kwaebibirem District of the Eastern Region, Nana Yaa Anamah II, has been identified as the longest-serving queen mother of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area.

 

Her Royal Majesty,Nana Adutwumwaa Dokua, Okyehemaa

A research conducted by the office of Her Royal Majesty, Nana Adutwumwaa Dokua, Okyehemaa of Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area has revealed that Nana Yaa Anamah II has been the queen mother of Akyem Asuom for the past 75 years. In a press statement, the Okyehemaa said, it is rare for a queen mother to use her whole life in serving his people.

In consultation with the Chiefs and People of Asuom, a Grand Durbar has been scheduled to be organized on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Asuom to honour the over 100 years old Nana Yaa Anamah for her dedication and service to humanity.

The Grand Durbar is expected to be graced by H.E. Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, the President of the Republic of Ghana and his wife, Her Excellency, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo Addo, former President, H.E. Jerry John Rawlings and his wife Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, His Royal Majesty, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, Okyehene, Her Royal Majesty, Nana Adutwumwaa Dokua, Okyehemaa and all Queen mothers of Akyem Abuakwa, Osabarima Ofosuhene Apenteng II, Asuomhene, Ministers, Members of Parliament and all chiefs and people of Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area.

The celebration of the Asuom queen mother is under the theme: “Celebrating a Traditional Leadership of Excellence, the Role of Women in modern Chieftancy” and the program seeks to render gratitude to God and celebrate the achievements of Nana Yaa Anamah II for serving her subjects 75 years and still counting.

Source:http://myjoyonline.com

Looking Hot? – Pascaline Edwards Unveils New Hair

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Pascaline Edwards is one of the ageless women we still have around in the Ghana Movie Industry. She redefines the phrase refuse to grow. She shared pictures of herself rocking a new hairstyle and colour.

The hair is a short, white-blond hair. She looks ageless and flawless.

However, we are asking; does she look hot or not?

 

So Sad! Ghallywood African Film School Allegedly Shuts Down

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Can the Ghanaian Movie industry ever catch a break? It seems there is one step forward and 3 steps backwards. One of Ghana’s reputable film schools, Ghallywood African Film Village has allegedly closed down.
The film village which is located off the Tema-Aflao road at Dawa in the Greater Accra Region was established in 2005 by William Awuku Akuffo to train persons interested in filmmaking.
It has, in the past, trained over 3,000 people in videography, film make-up, editing, sound, light, directing, acting, modelling, scriptwriting, among others. Top industry players like Majid Michel, Akumaa Mama Zimbi, Anita Owusu, Kisa Gbekle, among others, are all products of the school.
But investigations by Daily Guide suggests that the school is now almost a ‘white elephant.’

When they visited the premises this weekend to confirm its closure, they reported that there seems to be some iota of truth in the rumours making the rounds.
The facility looked abandoned. There were no film students at the facility. Some parts of the property are also gradually succumbing to the bad weather conditions. While parts of the roof of the school’s summer hut looks almost like it’s been ripped off, grass has also taken over major part of the once beautiful environment. The main entrance of the village has been closed to vehicles but one can walk in on foot.

There were also no security men to talk to. But there were some three men who appeared to be encroaching on the property, cutting down growing trees and picking them for firewood.
One of them who won’t mention his name disclosed that the school is not functioning. However, he mentioned that there is another branch in Accra. He could not indicate where it is located in Accra when he was asked.

Source: Daily Guide

Congratulations! Kofi Adjorlolo Receives International Award

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Award -winning actor, Kofi Adjorlolo was last Thursday honoured in Liberia by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf with the International Golden Image award.

The award seeks to recognize individuals and institutions for excellence and dedication in their various endeavors and creating an impact on communities and in the society as a whole.

Under the theme “Let’s maintain the peace “, and commemorating 169 years of independence, the event, the 7th edition this year, took place in Monrovia at the Monrovia City Hall and was well attended by dignitaries from all over the world.

The Award has eight(8) categories. Education, Empowerment/ Development, Leadership, Democracy, Peace and Security, Health, Human Rights, and Creative Arts/Culture.

Kofi Adjorlolo who is well known for his accomplishments and versatility in the art of film making and acting was cited for excellence in the creative arts category with special mention for promoting peace and unity through film making thereby creating a positive impact on society.

Ambassador Queen Juli Endee, Cultural Ambassador of Liberia and visionary founder of the international Golden Awards reiterated, in her goodwill address the need for advocacy for social Justice and community engagement through communication for development, peace, and capacity building programs with emphasis on children affected by the prolong civil war in Liberia.

Kofi Adjorlolo in his acceptance speech after receiving the award made a call on all artiste both young and old especially in the West Africa region to work harder and enhance their roles and responsibilities in nation building, empowerment, and skill training programs to accelerate cultural development. He also expressed gratitude to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for the honour bestowed on him by the government and people of Liberia.

Make Local Languages Compulsory At Tertiary Schools-Dr Rawlings Zanetor

Posted on by Peace Agyare

The Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr Zanetor Rawlings says it is high time Ghanaian universities considered including a local language as part of its core courses.

According to her, making a local language part of the minor courses in the university will encourage and get more people interested in learning more about their local language.

“We are a multilingual country, which means naturally we are good at languages and it is an advantage to us as a people but somehow there is a block when it comes to English [in comparison with our local language].

“Maybe the method used in teaching the local languages to children is what is creating the block. Perhaps it is the time we go back to the policy which places emphasis on speaking the mother tongue to children as they go through school,” the medical doctor said.

Speaking at the launch of the 11th edition of the Spelling Bee competition at the Osu Presby Hall Tuesday, Dr Rawlings expressed worry that with lots of the so-called eye openness, society is losing its language and cultural identity.

Dr Rawlings, who was speaking on the theme of ‘Why we lose it?’ as part of a broad theme for the launch ‘The relevance of the mother tongue in literacy noted lots of dilution when it comes to mentioning local names and places which in turn affects the language negatively.

“If you don’t appreciate the value of language, you can’t express yourself properly and as we move along, what we end up with is someone who speaks only English, which is not even the proper English language.

“In essence, the person ends up with nothing in the end. We need to hold on to our languages and the key is to speak them wherever we are,” she stressed.

The first time MP is also advocating the need for local language dictionaries to enable the upcoming generation to appreciate and know their mother tongues well.

Dr Rawlings reminisced her time at Wesley Girls High School speaking fondly of her Fante teacher, Mr Otabil, and Biology teacher, Mr Xexemeku.

Dr Rawlings with brainchild of Spelling Bee Ghana, Eugenia Techie-Menson

“I recently contacted Mr. Xexemeku and realized he has changed the spelling of his name to Hehemeku,” she said adding it made her sad because she believes, “language is important because they convey the spirit of a thing.”

“My name, for instance, is Zànetor which means the ‘darkness must seize’ which is a command. When my name is mispronounced, it changes the meaning of the name because the Ewe language like may other Ghanaian languages is tonal as well,” she said.

According to her, she used her high school days to interact with many other girls from different ethnic groups as an opportunity to learn bits of other different languages.

She charged young ladies to take their roles as educators seriously especially when they become mothers because the onus lies on them to teach children their first language.
Source:myjoyonline.com

Kennedy Agyapong, Despite, Others To Be Honored At RTP Awards 2017

Posted on by Peace Agyare

Big Events Ghana, organisers of the annual Radio and Television Personality (RTP) Awards have announced that four persons will be honoured for their respective contributions to the media at the 7th edition.

Dr. Osei Kwame Despite (CEO of Despite Group of Companies), Dr. Kweku Oteng (CEO of Angel Group of Companies), Honorable Kennedy Agyapong (CEO of Kencity Media) and Nana Konadu Agyemang- Rawlings (Former First Lady of Ghana) will all receive the Golden Contribution Award at the event slated for October.

According to Prince Mackay, Chief Executive Officer of Big Events Ghana, it is prudent to recognize efforts by the aforementioned to motivate them as well as other people who may have the interest in investing in the industry.

“They’ve been helping in terms of shaping this industry. People actually sacrificed the coins to ensure that there are consoles, cameras [to work with]. These people deserve to be recognized,” he said during the unveiling of the list of nominees, Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Chief Operating Officer of Big Events Ghana, Jesse Agyepong has said the relevance and credibility of the scheme cannot be pooh-poohed despite concerns some persons have raised about the event.

In an interview with www.ghanaweb.com, Mr. Agyepong said the brand has embraced criticisms and will keep welcoming suggestions.

“The question of relevance keeps coming up and any award scheme which doesn’t speak to the core of the reasons why it was set up, fails to be relevant. The reason for setting up the RTP is still the same. Media personalities play a very key role in our evolution as a country… So the platform has been created to ensure that those who are driving a very impactful agenda are recognized,” he said.

“I think it’s still quite relevant. It’s not a platform which hasn’t have its challenges. The challenges still exits. Many individuals have spoken about regional representation… But I always say that we are a country that debates to help processes. So when Ghana challenges you, you should embrace it. What’s important to us is to ensure that we embrace the challenges and make it work. Which is why this year, we organized an unveiling session… There are things we will fix along the line,” he added.

The scheme is designed to celebrate radio and television personalities who have excelled in the field.
This year’s is sponsored by Adonko Bitters.
Credit:http://ghanaweb.com

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Obrafour Has Been Ignoring Me-Pappy Kojo

Posted on by Peace Agyare

Jason Gaisie,best known in the entertainment industry as Pappy Kojo has expressed his anger with  Ace Musician Obrafour  for ignoring his calls and messages. The Fante rapper who said he adores the ‘Pae Mu Ka’ composer who is also his source of inspiration when it comes to music  has stressed on his disappointment  at Obrafour’s attitude towards him.

Speaking in an  interview on Joy FM’s Cosmopolitan Mix with Doreen Andoh, Pappy Kojo mentioned that he was supposed to have performed with Obrafour at the 2016 edition of the Ghana Music Awards but he failed to show up that night. “I am a little bit upset with Obrafour [but] I have kept quiet for so long but I have to say it,” the rapper said.

He further stated that “Obrafour has been ignoring me for a while, he doesn’t pick my calls, he doesn’t reply my text messages, [and] I don’t understand why Obrafour is doing that. I want to understand what is going on, because you are like [an idol] to me, you are the reason why I am doing what I am doing”

According to him, “Last year I performed at Ghana Music Awards and I wanted to surprise the people with Obrafour so we spoke about it, he agreed and he didn’t show up. I called him and he didn’t pick, I really don’t understand what is going on.” “You can’t just influence me and then when I fall in love with you, you just leave me alone, it doesn’t work,” he added.

When asked about his rumored affectionate relationship with actress Yvonne Nelson, the ‘Realer No’ hitmaker debunked such claims, stressing that he dated another lady by the name Yvonne Melson and not the actress, Yvonne Nelson . “I dated Yvonne Melson, I didn’t date Yvonne Nelson, the Yvonne I dated is called Yvonne Melson, she lives in Takoradi and has never stepped foot in Accra,” he cleared the air after a listener threw  the question at him.

Adom Praiz 2017

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

The annual Adom Praiz concert, powered by Adom 106.3FM, is has become part of Ghana’s entertainment calendar. Over the years, some of the world’s biggest music acts have graced the Adom Praiz stage and yes they have left memories.

Kirk Franklin, Cece Winans, Israel Houghton, Hezekiah Walker and Brooklyn Tabernacle choir are a few of the endless list of international gospel music greats who have graced the Adom Praiz stage.
The annual concert is not complete without local maestros – like No Tribe, Cecilia Marfo, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, and Joe Mettle – who have over the years also thrilled the hundreds of thousands of patrons who enjoyed every bit of the concert.

This year, another carefully selected army of gospel giants, have been lined up to also write their Adom Praiz story. They will etch their names in the concert’s history.
Leading the pack of impressive acts to this year’s mammoth concert is Nigerian gospel musician Steve Crown known for the smash hit single, ‘You are Great’.
He is the same man behind ‘Imela’, ‘We Wait on You’, ‘All the Glory’ and a host of other classic tunes.

He will be joined by Denzel Prempeh, Francis Adjei, Celestine Donkor and the Multimedia Choir to make the night a memorable one.
Like the organisers will say, “Adom Praiz 2017…it’s going to be an awesome encounter with God! Get ready to Praiz and Worship the Almigty God for his goodness…”
So Friday October 6, 2017 at the Perez Dome, Dzorwulu from 7pm till 11pm, Ghanaians will once again be lifting their hands in praises and worship to the Most High God.

Black Avenue Muzik Unveils New Artists

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Black Avenue Muzik holds their official media launch and unveiling of their new artistes today at Oasis Pool Lounge which is conveniently owned by the Record Label CEO D-Black.

The event is an invite only audience made up of some of the country’s most influential personalities, corporate Ghana and showbiz gurus.

Black Avenue Muzik since its inception in the Ghanaian Music Scene has been notable for putting out fresh talents out there and making them known across the country eventually.
Black Avenue Muzik’s squad include Dahlin Gage, S3fa, Wisa Greid, Nina Ricchie and Kobla Jnr.

Gh Not ‘Geehate’-Reggie Rockstone

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Grandpapa of Ghana Hiplife, Reginald Yaw Asante Osei, known in the music industry as Reggie Rockstone has been in the news for some days now being criticized for his ‘slangs’

People took to social media to lambaste him for his ‘lafa’ which was said to be fake.

Following this, Reggie has come out with videos  explaining to Ghanaians that his ‘slang’ is very original since he was born and lived outside the country for a while.

In a recent video post on Instagram, The Hiplife Grandpapa,who was clad in a black spectacle with  Red Adidas cup and attire said ” people get upset at the least thing to the point of getting angry at him even for putting on Adidas clothes how much more his ‘slang’.  He further stated that he is not perturbed about whatever people were speculating concerning his accent but indicated clearly that he is for peace. That instead of people getting angry at some things they should rather concentrate on making Ghana a better place in the West. He captioned the video as; ‘I NO VEX  I JUS HAD TO GET IT OF MY CHEST YALL TAKE OVER AND DO THE REST SO GH BECOMES THE BEST IN THE WEST…..OF AFRICA PEACE GH NOT ” GEEHATE”‘

 

Watch Reggie’s video below:

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Forgive Major Mahama Killers – Dr Lawrence Tetteh

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The Founder of the World Miracle Outreach, Dr Lawrence Tetteh, has asked Ghanaians to forgive the indigenes of Denkyira Obuasi who lynched Major Maxwell Mahama, a soldier who was with a detachment of soldiers on duty in the area.
“It is time to show love, reconnect and come together as a nation to forgive the people of Denkyira Obuasi,” Dr Tetteh said.
According to the evangelist, a national tragedy occurred in the town, “and that as a nation we are all guilty in one way or the other for shedding innocent blood”.

Dr Tetteh was at Denkyira Obuasi to launch a three-day crusade titled, “Total restoration.”
He met with elders and the youth of the town who are assisting with preparations for the crusade scheduled to come off on October 11, 12 and 13 this year.

In all, a total of 58 suspects arrested in connection with the murder has since made an appearance at the Accra Central District Court.
The Denkyira Traditional Council performed purification rights in the area to ward off any curse the soldier’s death might bring to the area.

Don’t Rush Into Birth Immediately After Marriage-Naa Ashorkor

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By societal expectation, starting a family immediately after marriage is the norm, but for actress/TV presenter, Naa Ashorkor, young wives need to be given the chance to plan their way into motherhood. Naa Ashorkor, who recently gave birth to a baby boy, said the pressure for young couples to have children as soon as the rings are on their fingers does not help in planning for the future.

She told the Graphic Showbiz in an interview that already she has to answer questions about when she is having a second baby. “It’s been less than three months since I gave birth but questions are coming on when my second baby will arrive. Sometimes, I find such questions interesting but I don’t allow them to get to me because I don’t think I’m too old to rush to have children. “That is the pressure many couples go through and I know many friends who are going through emotional trauma because they are just three years or even less in their marriage and everyone expects to hear the cry of a baby in their home,” she continued. Naa Ashorkor got married in 2014, and after two years of marriage and no baby, there was so much talk about her getting pregnant but the Perfect Picture actress said she did not allow that to get to her. Instead, she used such occasions to ask more questions about motherhood and also learn from the experiences of older women to help her prepare for a baby.

“Motherhood is a full-time job on its own and in these modern times, taking care of a baby is no child’s play. Why would you rush to give birth when there are no provisions to make the child comfortable? “Sometimes, your work could even be a barrier and that is why despite our culture placing much value on child birth, we must give couples the power to decide when they are ready to bring children to this world,” she stressed. To back her argument, Naa said she sacrificed her job for seven months to have her baby. “These are some of the problems which confront you in making decisions and so you need to plan well.” Although she took time off radio and television to focus on motherhood, she wasn’t inactive.

She told Showbiz she was busy working on her latest play, Bukom, for her April Productions House and her online marketing company, Jaanor. Already, she’s back on GHOne TV hosting her Tales from the Powder Room and would return to her radio duties as host of Starr FM’s mid-morning show, The Zone from October 2. “I miss being on air. It feels like forever and I’m looking forward to getting back to work full time,” she said. Even though she admitted to being indifferent to feminism, Naa Ashorkor, who will be celebrating her third wedding anniversary next month, advocated for women to confidently build and empower themselves to be relevant to the society saying, “marriage and childbirth don’t define any woman’s worth in the society”.

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Leave Afia Schwarzenegger Alone – Chris Attoh To Ghanaians

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Chris Attoh is the latest Ghanaian celebrity to lend his voice to the Afia Schwarzenegger saga telling Ghanaians to let it go. Commenting on this issue on the After Hours show on TV3, Chris Attoh argued that Afia Schwarzenegger’s issue is a personal matter and should be treated as such, despite advising couples against adultery.

He told host Mikki Osei Berko: “The important thing is when it comes to marriage and relationships people need to also realize that this is a space to respect and whatever Afia was going through this is her personal matter. I think people should leave it alone. Marriage is a serious business, one way or the other, whatever people see and enjoy in the video, I think they should learn from it that adultery is not something that should be encouraged. I wish Afia all my love.”

Chris Attoh also advised Ghanaians to focus more on positive news.

“It is exciting stuff, but it gives me the opportunity to remind the society that there are real people. Afia is someone who is a media personality and the media is a powerful force. This might be today’s story tomorrow story might be different. Audiences need to look out for more positive stuff, “the actor argued.

At this rate, we are not never going to hear the end of the saga. We are still waiting on the court judgement.

Andy Dosty Celebrates Birthday With Son

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Multi Media Group’s Famed Broadcaster, Andrew Akwasi Amoah better known in the entertainment world as Andy Dosty yesterday celebrated his birthday with his son Tyler who turned One.

Andy with Family

The Ace Broadcaster took turn to celebrate and express his gratitude to God for adding another age to his and that of his youngest son’s by posting a very beautiful and well posed picture of himself on his Instagram page captioned with his message of gratitude to God.

Andy, who was recently crowned ‘Best High life DJ’ at the 2017 edition of the Ghana DJ Awards and CEO of the Dosty Child Foundation has over the Years been asked of his age but has never revealed it and this year was no exception. When asked in an interview with OMG!Ghana. Com, the Hitz FM presenter laughed and said “I am a young”.

The father of three added that Tyler, the youngest of his sons with whom he shares his birthday with is not his last born yet since he wishes to have more kids. A grand birthday party is to be held for him by Hitz FM next week at 2131 Tarvan in Osu.