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Month: June 2018

Tourism Minister Travels A Lot But No Results – Bulldog

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Bulldog swipes at the Tourism Minister,

Head of A&R for music at Zylofon Media, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson commended the President. Furthermore, the President released a memo where he put an embargo on all ministers and government appointees from embarking on foreign trips.

Moreover, Bulldog was excited about the decision by Government. Therefore, he wrote on his Facebook timeline,

“The president’s ban on ministers galloping around the world with tax payers money is the MOST SENSIBLE of all decisions taken since he assumed office… And its especially good for the one below… “She’s traveling all over place” in the name of tourism to no avail and has totally neglected the creative arts… God bless the president of Ghana”.

Furthermore, The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in recent times came under severe backlash. This backlash was from most industry stakeholders. They questioned her incessant travels outside the country.

However, sources say the Minister’s trips are to help turn the industry around.

 

There’s No Variety In Ghanaian Movies Just Comedy – Oscar Provencal

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Veteran actor, Oscar Provencal talks about the future of the Ghanaian movie industry.

Furthermore, according to him, movies currently produced in Ghana are one-way. Moreover, they have neither variety nor serious themes to showcase.

He said this in an interview on ‘This is Gospel’ with Franky 5 on Hitz FM.

Moreover, in the interview, he noted that there should be a change in the way movies are made. This was with respect to storylines.

Also, he spoke about the general comedic movies. Moreover, he stated that if directors depart from the comic movies and embrace a more intellectual way of making movies, the industry will grow.

Oscar Provencal about the movie industry

“We should begin to change the various genres of films that we have. At the moment it’s purely comedy. Virtually 99% of the movies we make are centered on comedy. We want to see a more diverse genre of films.” 

Moreover, Oscar is well known for his famous role in the television series ‘Inspector Bediako’. However, he is that Ghanaians are ready to embrace variety when offered to them through movies.

“You don’t have to listen to the public all the time. You can change the mindset of the public with what you introduce. So if Ghanaians are happy when they are laughing all the time, I think it is time we start making them think more. You can have serious subject matters but done in a comic style” 

 

Former Hiplife Artiste, OJ Blaq Reveals Why He Has Switched To Gospel Music

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After treating Ghanaians with the release of some of the best hiplife songs, OJ Blaq has shunned secular music for gospel.

Speaking on ‘Celebrity Radar’ on Citi FM on Monday, OJ said the move to do gospel music is based on his encounter with God.

“I feel his presence and my wish is that everyone will feel it too. Because he’s done a lot and I’ve gone through a lot.” He told host, Kwame Dadzie.

He was however hopeful that his new song will pave the way for more spiritual and inspirational songs as he embarks on a crusade to win souls for God.

The Ghana ‘Rick Ross’ however noted that secular artistes are not evil even though he said he would not record secular songs again.

According to him, he believes he has a new calling now, hence his new decision to do solely Gospel.

Few years ago, OJ Blaq was down with kidney failure but according to him God miraculously healed him and that he has now become stronger than before.

Asked what could have contributed to his sickness, the ‘Ghana Rick Ross’ said it was bad lifestyle practices.

“I was not hypertensive, I was not diabetic but I’ll say it’s lifestyle. Too much alcohol, smoking, meat and all that lifestyle did not help. And what I have understood is that wherever you are weak that’s where Satan uses to attack you,” he revealed.

OJ is lover of hockey and an ambassador for COA FS; an immune-boosting drug.

The former Lynx Entertainment artiste now works under OMG (Orakle Music Group) as an artist and owner. Under OMG are a few new acts doing Urban Gospel for the propagation of the Word of Christ.

He is credited with songs like; ‘Chalewote‘, ‘Target’, ‘Mewo Mmaa‘, among others.

Enjoy his Gospel song, ‘His Presence’ below;

 

I’m Not Copying Ebony’s Style – Wendy Shay

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Wendy Shay talks about her career.

RuffTown records, signee, Wendy Shay says that she isn’t copying Ebony’s style. Furthermore, this is because people tag her as Ebony’s replacement.

Moreover, according to her, she is doing her own style and Ghanaians should accept her for who she is.

She made these statements on Hitz Gallery on Hitz FM.

Wendy Shay about her career and being Ebony’s replacement

“I need time to show Ghanaians that this is Wendy Shay and it might take a little bit of time . If I work hard Ghanaians will know am coming with a different agenda and this is my true self so people should appreciate me . At the end of the day ,Ghanaians will accept my style and not see me to be copying the Late Ebony’s style . I’m just going to do my thing ,more hits , more songs each day and nights. I believe Ghanaians will accept me for who I am” 

Also, she disclosed that she met Bullet in December last year. This was before the demise of Ebony Reigns .

Furthermore, they met again in March, 2018 to finalize a 5-year contract with Rufftown Records .

Her latest single dubbed ‘Uber Driver’ with controversial lyrics is receiving massive airplay.

LISTEN: EL Drops New Banger, ‘WOSA’ Feat Joey B

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Award-winning rapper, Elorm Adablah, known by his stage name, EL has released new single ‘WOSA’

He however recruits hiplife artiste, Joey B on this banger.

The new single, he cited, intends to amuse music enthusiasts and entertain the Ghanaian showbiz circles.

In an interview with ghanahints, EL disclosed that the new single is produced by VO nation. It however comes with a  thorough rhythmical and technical outputs to specially suit all entertainment functions.

The song, according to him, talks about deceitful manners of some partners in relationships. WOSA, he literally explained, means “I leave it to the fan’s”.

The V.O Nation record label frontman kick started the year with a couple of bangers including “Joy”, “Ayeyi”, “Yaa Wor”, “De Plug” and “Pum Pum”.

The new single is a mid-tempo Afrobeats single mainly for parties, clubs and the streets.

“Koko” hitmaker, Pee On Da Beat, however takes credit for the production of “Wosa”.

Enjoy the full song below!

D-Black Hits Back At Wanlov For Saying Sister Derby Raps Better Than He Does

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

D-Black shades Wanluv.

Ghanaian rapper, Desmond Blackmore calls out Wanluv the Kuborlor for his comments. Furthermore, D-Black is the boss of Black Avenue Musik and nightclub owner. Also, Wanluv is one-half of FOKN Bois.

Moreover, according to him Kuborlor is a joke.

D-Black about Wanluv the Kuborlor

Furthermore, the musician cum businessman reacted to a comment passed by the controversial artiste some months ago. A couple of months ago, Wanluv said his sister, Deborah Vanessa, raps better than D-Black. Therefore, he reacted to this in an interview with Ghanaweb.

He stated that he doesn’t take anything from Wanluv serious. This is because everyone knows he is a joke.

Furthermore, he went on to say that he considers Wanluv as a senior brother to all musicians. However, the fact remains that he is a joke.

 

 

Sumsum Recounts How Vivian Refused To Kiss Him On Set(VIDEO)

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Kumawood actor Yaw Adu Sumsum has revealed that actresses always refuse to kiss him on set even when directed by producers to do so.

Speaking to Nana Romeo on Accra Fm, Sumsum said he doesn’t really know why the actresses put up this behaviour.

However, he added that, perhaps his ugly face and big eyes is what scares them from kissing him but it’s these same eyes that has brought him far.

“The only actress I have kissed wasn’t a star but I later had an opportunity to kiss Vivian Jill in a movie, which she needed a child and I had to sleep with her for her to conceive but she later turned me down and dodged me when I tried kissing her.

I did not ask her why she dodged me because I didn’t believe in myself either. Perhaps they think since I have big eyes, I might knock them with it which scares them away,” he said.

He later expressed his disappointment in discrimination from female actresses when it comes to kissing in movies. Sunsum who used to hide from people because of his big eyes revealed that most female actresses especially those based in Accra fail to kiss him and few of his colleagues in the kumawood movie industry but accept kisses from Majid and co.

“I watched a movie, Liwin was directed to kiss Jackie Appiah but she denied him. Assuming it was Majid, she would have kissed him passionately with no qualms.”

“The female actresses discriminate when it comes to kissing in movies, what do they take us for? Or because we speak Twi?” he asked.

Watch video for more;

https://youtu.be/jz8nXgC9b1g

Mark Okraku Mantey Defends Kuami Eugene — Says He Should Not Apologise

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Music producer, Mark Okraku Mantey talks about Lynxx entertainment signee, Kuami Eugene.

Furthermore, according to him Eugene should not apologise to Patapaa. Moreover, this is because he never did anything wrong with his comments.

Kuami Eugene apologised and explained why he said that. However, the music producer believes nobody should force Eugene to apologize. This is because he never erred when you watch his full interview.

Mark Okraku Mantey on Kuami Eugene apologising to Pataapa

“Relatively, if you listen to a Kuami Eugene songs and that of Patapaa, Kuami Eugene will be in a position of speaking like that because of the way he records. I don’t have a problem with the statement just that our culture and how people see things, you dare not talk about a colleague and how you hear his music.

When Patapaa started, a lot of us thought he was a waste of time until later on that he did some other features. Then people said he has this side that can be tolerated. It is his view of the song. You cannot get the whole world to like your creative job. So why do we push the young man to apologise?” 

Kwesi Arthur Talks About His BET Loss

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Kwesi Arthur talks about his BET loss.

Ghanaian rapper, Kwesi Arthur was a nominee for the BET Awards 2018 Viewers’ Choice’ Best New International Act. However, he didn’t win the award.

Furthermore, people on the internet still showed their support. Moreover, others trolled him for his loss.

But the young rapper opens up about what the nominee meant to him. Also, he lost the award to South African Hip-hop artiste, Sjava.

Kwesi Arthur took to his Twitter handle and tweeted

“How can I lose when I came from nothing”.

Furthermore, a lot of entertainment critics and people hail him for the tweet. According to them, it shows his humility.

The ‘Anthem’ rapper came into limelight when he released his hit track, “Grind Day” which featured Sarkodie and Medikal.

(VIDEO) I Will Invite Only Ten Close Friends To My Wedding-Yvonne Nelson

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Actress Yvonne Nelson has disclosed that it is likely she will invite only ten friends to her wedding if she ever should walk down the aisle.

Asked why just ten friends, the actress revealed that she doesn’t really have many friends because that’s how she wants it to be.

“I don’t know, maybe just ten of my friends…I don’t really have a lot of friends because that is how I want it… people just sit down and gossip… they just sit down and gossip.” She told Sammy Forson on JOY FM.

The actress cum entrepreneur believes there is no need to waste so much money on white weddings when there is the option to make such events simple and incur less cost.

Yvonne is currently dating an Irish Photographer, Jamie Roberts. Both welcomed a baby girl Ryn Roberts in October last year.

Listen to interview for more;

Shatta Wale Must Be Arrested And Interrogated For His Leaked Sextape – Maurice Ampaw

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Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has called on the police to arrest dancehall act, Shatta Wale over his leaked ‘Blowjob’ video.

Shatta Wale was heavily criticized few days ago for sharing an obscene act on his snapchat.

He however came out to apologize for the act after receiving buckets of backlashes from Ghanaians.

But according to Lawyer Ampaw,nobody is above the law and Shatta clearly broke the law. He indicated that Shatta Wale must be brought to book because he sees the sextape as irresponsible and act of negligence.

The lawyer further added that, just as hiplife artiste, Wisa Gried was arrested for exposing his manhood in public, Shatta must also face the law.

Shatta’s case, according to the lawyer is more serious than that of Wisa’s. This he explained is due to the fact that in Shatta Wale’s case, there was an erection.

“The police must invite the one who posted it, it was not proper. He shouldn’t have done that, who is responsible? Shatta Wale must be invited.

This is worse than Wisa’s case because with that one he didn’t ejaculate. Wisa was sued in court for two years, this is deliberate, offensive because this was two men in the act with a woman sucking your cock,” he told DJ Adviser on Happy FM’s Showbiz Xtra.

Shatta Wale Seeks For A Female Artiste To Manage

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Self-acclaimed dancehall King, Charles Nii Armah, popularly known as Shatta Wale is in search of a talented female artiste to manage.

The Shatta Movement Empire Boss has therefore putting the message across to all up and coming female artistes.

Meanwhile, he has also tasked his SM fans to get him a female who is musically inclined to help.

Shatta also made it clear that, he is not only going to help the lucky winner financially. Instead, he will as well help by writing songs for her.

The ‘Gringo’ hitmaker made this known in a post of Facebook.

His post reads;

On his Facebook page, he shared a picture of himself with caption: “Empire !!! I want an SM girl who is musically inclined, she shouldn’t worry about lyrics, I will help her to write … Benisah Saviour Shadrack Amonoo Crabe Alan Osei Sekley Moses ..Do da job for me now … we need dat .. #SM”.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10216189968292242&set=a.3612919251949.154082.1542834832&type=3

 

Profanity In Ghana Music Worrying – Akosua Agyapong

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Veteran highlife musician, Akosua Agyapong, has expressed great worries about the rate of profanity in Ghana music.

According to the ‘Frema’ hitmaker, profanity is now in the various music genres in Ghana, including Gospel music.

“We have bad music in the country, very bad music, the bad music is in both gospel and other genres, some [artistes] are not doing well, when you’re doing music and you’re singing profane songs, then you want the younger children growing up to learn and continue and that is what hurts me.” She told DJ Premier on Entertainment Capital on Accra100.5FM.

She, however, said she was happy more young artistes are opting for highlife but cautioned them about their lyrics.

“I have realized that the young ones were doing too much foreign music, but this time, they’re playing the highlife. Some are doing good music that when you listen, you’ll know this is sensible music, but some of them, I don’t know. When they get to the studio, maybe the engineer has already done the rhythm. Then he’ll tell the artiste to sing…so, the artiste sings anything just like that…,” she told Bismark Boachie (DJ Premier).

 “My music Kokooko is 27 years, so ask yourself, if all these music people are still playing that song, when you go to the night clubs they play Kokooko, this is a song which still lives after 27 years, it’s not dead, she noted.

Akosua further added that there are many musicians who are still alive. However, their music is dead because they lack quality.

“Most of the musicians in Ghana do music while they are alive but their music is dead. Timeless music is what I’m talking about, to sing meaningful songs, songs that children can listen to…

“There are alot of things which are not going on well in the society, which is worrying. I sing most of my songs at churches because it’s for advice,” she stated.

She pleaded with artistes to work on their lyrics to ensure that they’ll not be ashamed when the next generation hears them.

I’ll plead with my brothers and sisters who are in the music industry that they have beautiful rhythms but the lyrics are problematic. So, write a song which when being played to your listening in the future, will not get you ashamed”, she advised.

I Don’t Want To Marry And Divorce – Yvonne Nelson

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Ghanaian actress and producer, Yvonne Nelson has revealed that one of her worst fears in life is divorce.

According to the A-list actress, it has always been her prayer never to file for divorce in her life.

She made this revelation in an interview with Sammy Forson on Joy FM’s “Personality Profile”.

The CEO of YN Productions disclosed that she quiet laid back when it comes to marriage  because she doesn’t want to divorce in life.

She also added that she cannot comprehend how people spend a lot of cash to marry only to throw it all in the bin few months later.

“People marry and six months it’s over. I don’t wanna mention names. So all the wedding everything is gone? The cake, limousine, and all done? They can walk away just like that? No marriage has to be like that. If you are not ready, don’t do it…” she said.

Asked if she wants a white wedding in her life, Yvonne answered in the affirmative, saying “If it happens, fine. The timing has to be right. I have a baby but i don’t wanna rush into it. A woman can’t marry herself so if it happens yeah…”

“If I feel like I should do it, yes. But now I don’t know maybe. It’s confusing. If I am gonna do it, there is no turning back. I don’t wanna marry and divorce. I wanna marry for the right reasons…” she indicated.

Yvonne is currently dating a British Photographer, Jamie Roberts with whom she has a baby, Ryn Roberts.

Lil Win Drops Visuals For New Banger, ‘Eye Wo Dia’ Feat. Kalybos

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Comic actor cum musician, Kwadwo Nkansah Lilwin has finally dropped the much anticipated video for his new banger ‘Eye Wo Dia.’

Lilwin released this new single a few weeks ago and promised to drop the video later which he has.

The CEO of Weezy Empire however teamed up with comic actor Richard Asante, best known as Kalybos on this banger.

Directed by Prince Dovlo, the video for “Eye Wo Dia” will make you laugh all your teeth off.

Watch the official video below!

Rumors Confirmed, Akosua Vee Has Given Birth(PHOTOS)

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Fashion blogger, personal and celebrity stylist, Violet Bannerman Quaye best known as Akosua Vee has put to bed.

Akosua Vee is the wife of controversial media personality, Kwame A Plus.

The news of Akosua’s pregnancy hit the airwaves months back. But none of them came out to either confirm or deny the rumors, perhaps to keep their privacy intact.

Akosua and A Plus

Bloggers and the media however kept hammering on the rumors especially when Akosua flew out of the country months ago.

The rumors howeverhightened when Akosua stopped posting full length photos of herself on her social media handles.

It has however been confirmed that Akosua has finally put to bed.

According to sources she delivered a bouncy baby girl on the 17th of April this year.

Akosua Vee and Kwame A Plus had their white wedding in September last year.

Checkout how gorgeous Akosua looked in her pregnancy photoshoots;

 

 

 

Photos From MzVee’s Surprised Birthday Party

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On Saturday June 23, beautiful Ghanaian singer Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda, best known as MzVee added a milestone.

The ‘I Don’t Know’ singer was surprised with a birthday party at the plush Mövenpick Hotel in Accra.

Her surprise birthday party was put together by Girl Talk World team. Many of her colleagues were there to wish her  well.

MzVee, born on June 23, 1992 turned 26-years old. Although young, she has chalked enough success in the Ghana Music industry.

Some of the personalities spotted at the surprised party were KKD, Adina, Efy, Richie Mensah, Kidi, Victoria Lebene, among others.

Short Bio On MzVee;

MzVee is an Afropop, Dancehall and R&B artiste. She’s one of the most successful female musicians in Ghana currently.
Furthermore, the ‘Natural Girl’ hitmaker has to her credit many hit tracks. She has also featured some of the best musicians in Ghana and Nigeria.
She made her debut single ‘Bokor Bokor’ which in the year 2014.
MzVee is an alumnus of Yaa Asantewaa Girls Senior High School and the Ghana Technology University College.
She has also set a record as the only female BET nominee from Ghana so far.

Checkout photos from the party below;

 

All The Dresses Zynnel Zuh Wore At The 2018 Cannes Film Festival(PHOTOS)

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The 2018 edition of the annual Cannes Film Festival came off last month and it was memorable moment for all patrons.

Patronizing the event were some of the world’s greatest filmakers.

The event saw the exhibition of the different cultures in the world.

Aside the films, the red carpet moments went a long way to portray the world’s dynamic cultural fashion sense.

Representing Ghana were some celebrities from Zylofon Media. They included Benedicta Gafah, Zynnel Lydia Zuh, Too Sweet Annan and a few others.

Though no Ghanaian film made it on the festival list, these celebs did their best to showcase Ghana in terms of fashion.

Their dresses on the red carpet spoke volume of the African Ghanaian culture and fashion.

Actress Lydia Zuh, did her best to leave no stone unturned interms of that.

Dressed by Ghana’s number one fashion designer, Sima Brew, Zynnel shone in four different attires at the event.

About Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Festival, named until 2002 as the International Film Festival (Festival international du film) and known in English as the Cannes Film Festival, is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France. It previews new films of all genres, including documentaries from all around the world. Founded in 1946, the invitation-only festival is an annual festival which usually comes off in May at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.

Checkout Zynnel’s attires at the event below!

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Meet Sarkodie’s Big Sis And Lil Bro(Photo)

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Ghanaian rapper, Micheal Owusu Addo, best known as Sarkodie has over the years carved a niche for himself in the Ghana Music Industry.

He’s both a local and an international awards winning artiste who is loved and respected by many people across the globe.

Despite his achievements and fame, he tries to maintain a low profile of himself as best as he can.

However, Sark’s nuclear family is one thing he doesn’t joke with. The family of three comprises of Sarkodie himself, his long time girlfriend and baby mama Tracey and their daughter Adalyn Owusu Addo, aka Titi.

But this doesn’t mean he doesn’t have any other family members aside these two people.

Sarkodie, just like every Ghanaian or African comes from an extended family.

He comes from a family of five including his mother and father.

The SarkCess Music boss is the second child of 3, two boys and a girl.

Though little is known about them, the ‘Adonai’ crooner recently shared a photo of himself with his two siblings.

He took to Twitter to give his fans a glimpse of his his big sister and little brother.

Well, don’t look at the sizes because you might just be confused.

Check them out below;

Asamoah Gyan Outdoors His New Sports Bar In Osu

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Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan outdoored the latest addition to his burgeoning business empire. It is a sports bar at Osu Oxford Street.

‘BJ’s Sports Bar’ – BJ for Baby Jet – opened over the weekend in Osu. Furthermore, Asamoah Gyan, a few Black Stars friends, football administrators and members of the public in attendance were in attendance.

Moreover, Gyan has a few business ventures already. They include a mineral water company and an airline.

Furthermore, the BJ Sports bar would comprise of restaurant, a standard bar, executive lounge and other features.

The bar is located behind KFC, Osu – Oxford Street.

The unveiling of BJ Sports Bar with Asamoah Gyan

In attendance at the opening included Black Stars trio Agyemang Badu, Afriyie Acquah and Emmanuel Boateng. Also, former vice president of the Ghana Football Association George Afriyie. Others such as Epixode and Ibrah.

Speaking at the launch, Gyan said his plan is to create a unique atmosphere for those who visit the bar, which would be open throughout this crucial world cup season.

The part time musician also performed with his band at the unveiling.

UK-Based Ghanaian, Sherah Beckley Wins UK Rising Star In Media And Journalism 2018 Awards

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Sherah Beckley is the winner of WeAreTheCity Rising Star Awards in the Media and Journalism Category. She is a Ghanaian based in the UK.

About Sherah Beckley and the Rising Star Awards

Furthermore, Sherah is the Sustainability Specialist for Thomson Reuters. Also, she is part of their global Corporate Responsibility & Inclusion team.

Moreover, she has a diverse and international background. Also, she studied and worked in Ghana, Finland, and the UK. Furthermore, she has a passion for international development particularly in Africa

The Rising Star awards were introduced to showcase the UK pipeline of female talent below management. Also, to create 100 female role models across different industries and professions.

The awards were entered by 1,250 individuals and were judged by a panel of 54 independent judges. Over 35,000 public votes were received for the 200 shortlisted nominees. The awards has been sponsored by The Times & The Sunday Times and supported by 3M, Accenture, Aon, Barclays, Bloomberg, Cancer Research UK, CMI Women, Edit Development, EPAA, Jessica Huie Public Relations (JHPR), Jobbio, Kier, Lloyds Banking Group, Lloyd’s, Northern Trust, PedalSure, Reed Smith, Royal Navy, SAGE and Sodexo.

The winners’ celebration event will take place in NewsUK, London Bridge on Thursday 12 July.