Month: July 2018

Gospel musician-cum-song writer, Prosper Ntoso urges Ghanaians to show love. Furthermore, this is especially to homosexuals. This is because God’s love extends to them notwithstanding whatever their sins are.

He argued that same sex relationships, and other acts like masturbation, pornography, drug abuse are wrong. However, it was important to let people understand that the only way to help persons engaged in such acts is to show them love.

Prosper Ntoso gave the advice when he released a music video for his latest track: “He Brought Me In”

The song explained God’s love for the worse sinner. Also, how God can rescue anyone entangled with the pleasures of the world.

He said God condemns such acts because they do not conform to his Word, adding in spite of that, God does not give up on anyone who engages in such acts.

Prosper Ntoso gives advice on God’s love and loving sinners

“God loves everyone, including the worse sinner. It is important to stress on this truth, and preach and demonstrate God’s love to draw people to the saving Christ, rather than to condemn people, and making them believe they are rejected by God.” 

The singer observed that condemning such persons considered immoral, “make them run away from God’s merciful arms when they are supposed to run into His arms”.

Also, he encouraged the youth to have focus and determination to succeed both in their music career and education.

Celebrated broadcaster and media mogul, Bola Ray picked up the Lifetime achievement award. Furthermore, this was at the 2018 edition of the NightLife Awards.

The award ceremony came off at Plot 7 Night Club. Moreover, the awards was to celebrate those who have contributed towards the nightlife hospitality industry.

A mark of his versatility throughout his career, Bola Ray won a lifetime achievement award which is reserved for those who works have transcended the era they are in.

Presenting the honour, Abeiku Santana said Bola Ray has been an achiever in everything he does.

“He has paid his dues and does not fear the rules. This gentleman is the definition of stardom success. For over twenty-two years in the industry, he keeps going up. He is one of the most enviable achievers in our industry; not only in Ghana but within the sub region.” 

FUrthermore, he has several awards in media, entertainment and business all throughout his career. Therefore, this marks another milestone.

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Ghanaian high-life musician, Lucky Mensah states that he is still around. Furthermore, he says that he has not given up on his music career.

However, he disclosed that he has been off the music scene because he has engaged himself in some bread baking and hotel business. Also, this gives him a lot of money.

He made these statements to Andy Dosty in an interview on Hitz FM’s popular Daybreak Show. Moreover, he said his musical talent is God-given. Therefore, it does not matter the number of years he goes off from music activities, he can bounce back anytime he feels to.

Lucky Mensah on music career and baking

“Music is my God-given talent, I can always bounce back when I want. I am now focused on other business that would give me more than enough to cater for me and my family.

“Let me use this opportunity to advertise, I own a bakery now, I bake bread myself and sell. I also own a hotel. I am investing in my future and that of my family.” 

CEO of Asuoden Music, Pope Skinny discloses that he has had enough of being on radio. Furthermore, this is especially when it has yielded him nothing substantive.

However, a couple of weeks ago, he claimed he has the ability to resurrect rap music in Ghana . Moreover, all he has to do is to host the Kasahari show on Adom FM once gain.

In an interview with Kwame Bee on the Di Wu Lane Mu show, Pope Skinny talks about profit of radio

“As a youth, you can’t be doing something for a very long time without seeing results.

I’ve been on the radio for Eight years, I can’t boast of a house or a car I bought with what I earned from the radio. If it was Sakawa I was doing, I would have accomplished a lot after Eight years.”

Legendary Ghanaian high-life musician, Pozo Hayes discloses the secret behind why the physically-challenged in Ghana are nicknamed “Pozo”.

Furthermore, according to the high-life sensation, he did not allow his disability to overcome his ability. Therefore, he was happy as a musician to nickname himself Pozo. He felt that the name was good for his brand.

Moreover, he charged all physically challenged persons never to give up because if he was able to achieve something in life, then they can also make it. He made these statements to Sammy Flex on Zylofon FM.

Pozo Hayes on overcoming disability

“When people call immobilized people Pozo, they enjoy it because the name came from me. If I could make it, they can too.”

Stonebwoy and Nana Appiah-Mensah continue with their takeover.

The Confederation of West African Youth (CWAY) unveiled their list of the 100 most influential West Africans for this year. Furthermore, both Stonebwoy and his Zylofon Media boss Nana Appiah Mensah make the list.

Moreover, the CWAY unveil the nominees category via category. Also, the first released was the West Africa Young Music Artist of the Year.

The nominees include Stonebwoy, Wizkid, Davido and Tiwa Savage from Nigeria and Emmerson from Sierra Leone.

In the West Africa Young Entrepreneur of the Year category, Nana Appiah Mensah’s name popped up.

Below are some of the names as part of the Influential people in West Africa

Hiplife artiste, Okomfo Kwadee asks the President, Nana Akufo-Addo to improve mental health conditions in the country.

Moreover, he made these statements at the Willing Ways Foundation rehabilitation centre. Furthermore, this was when a delegation from MUSIGA paid him a visit.

Okomfo Kwadee on mental health in Ghana

“On behalf of all the people here, I plead on our leaders, especially the President and all the chiefs to help create an awareness for people to stop neglecting those with mental problems. We should all pay attention to such people and let them feel part of society.

Furthermore, he said that his comeback is geared towards drug abuse and its effect on the youth.

“When I come back, the message is going to be more about the youth and how to come out of all these drug abuse and street kinda life.”

Zylofon signed female artiste, Becca reveals that she does not charge when she features other artistes on their songs.

She made these statements in an interview on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM. Furthermore, she disclosed that the reason why she hardly features in other artists songs is that she does not see any inspiration in the songs.

However, she told the host of the show that all the songs she features on, she does that without demanding any money.

Becca on charging for featuring on colleagues musicians

“It’s not intentional that I hardly feature people, People do approach me and some of the weird songs don’t fit with my brand.”

Also, the musician rubbished the claims that she normally refuses to feature people on her songs.

“I think I have had about 7 or 8 people coming for features and I think they give up easily. I don’t charge for features. This is because I must groove to the song.”

The the Film Directors Guild of Ghana (FDGG) withdraw the name ‘Gollywood’.  Furthermore, they unveiled the new name for Ghana Movies at the Accra International Conference Centre. This was during the 2nd Edition of the G@60 Years on Film Summit.

However, there was a lot of backlash from prominent actresses and Ghanaians. Furthermore, they described the President of the FDGG, Richard Mensah as a leader without consultation skills. Also, they stated that he is an autocratic leader who does things without seeking ideas from his members.

Therefore, to avoid further backlashes from “angry Ghanaians”, the President and his team retreat the name given to the Ghana Movie Industry.

FDGG retracting the name Gollywood

However, even after retracting the name, angry Ghanaians tagged FDGG’s President and his team as cowards.

But according to an executive member of the guild, Mr Haruna Seidu Soale, the leaders of the guild retracted the name Gollywood not because of fear.

He made this explanation to Sammy Flex, the host of Zylofon FM’s “Showbiz Agenda”. He stated that Ghana movie industry has no identity in the international level.

“Our industry has no identity. When you travel to other countries, our movies are tagged as Nollywood movies.”