Month: October 2018

Zylofon signee, Benedicta Gafah talks about her relationship with Becca. According to her, there is no bad blood between her and singer, Becca. She stated that it was contrary to rumours making rounds.

Moreover, according to rumours, she did not attend Becca’s wedding because of bad blood between them. However, she stated that she was absent for genuine reasons.

According to the actress, she had equally important issues to attend to in Kumasi on the same day. Therefore, that is why she was absent from the wedding.

She spoke about it to Abeiku Santana on UTV’s “Atuu” show

“My mom was ill in Kumasi and I had to take care of her, that is why I could not attend Becca’s wedding”

Abeiku asked why she did not congratulate Becca on her Instagram page. Benedicta said, she sees no reason why she has to congratulate somebody on social media because she has gotten married.

“I did not see the need for that, but I did congratulate her when we met in Nigeria for the launch of Zylofon media” 

Rapper, Yaa Pono talks about his music career. According to him, he believes he could have achieved more as a musician in Ghana had it not been for the stage name he adopted early in his music career.

Moreover, he stated that it was difficult for the media to accept his stage name. Mostly, it was because of the sexual connotation (Pono). He made these statements in an interview with Showbiz.

“I have very powerful songs but the media houses I went to prefer that I changed my name before they played my songs. I suffered this for a long time but it is better now” 

He added that he would have been a big artiste by now if the media supported him and given him the push.

Also, he added that there were several attempts to explain that PONO meant Prince Of New Origin

“I am tired of explaining the meaning of PONO. It is an acronym for Prince Of New Origin (PONO) and I don’t care, however, anyone wants to interpret it” 

However, now he says nothing will make him change the name.

“I have had this name for a decade and nothing will make me change it because I have achieved a lot with it and I love it.

“I think the problem people have with the name is the Pono part which I have explained on several occasions” 

“Pono Biom is one of the best artists when it comes to stagecraft and no one can dispute that” 

Dancehall artist, Shatta Wale talks about his relationship with rapper, Pope Skinny. According to him, he no longer has a close relationship with rapper Pope Skinny.

He made this revelation in an interview with Daniel Dadzie on the Super Morning Show on Joy FM.

Moreover, to him his right-hand man, Skinny lauding Sarkodie’s “My Advice” song was a blow below the belt. He added that it didn’t go along with the Shatta Movement (SM) rules.

“SM has a nice relationship. When you violate the rules of SM it’s like that of the nation’s law. He violated the law” 

However, he stated that Skinny’s fate will be decided in the SM court some days to come.

Furthermore, the rapper explained that when Sarkodie dropped the freestyle video dubbed “My Advice”, he listened to just the first two lines of the rap and he got blown away by the excellence displayed.

And since he is a huge fan and promoter of Rap music, he tweeted about it to just hype and praise Sarkodie for a masterpiece.

Artiste manager, Bulldog talks about his mental health. According to him, the mere thought of his kids motivates him enough to get out of depression.

He made these statements on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM.

Moreover, Bulldog explained that he knows his children need his protection until they mature. Therefore, it would be unfair to allow himself to get into a depressed state.

“My kids help me to get over depression… my goal on earth is to serve them. I think anyone battling depression needs to hold on to a thought that keeps them vibrant. Holding on to the love you have for them should be able to keep you focused.” 

The host asked him if there was ever any moment in his life that depressed him. He spoke about his arrest by the police.

“…then Shatta Wale came there and got me depressed a little. My inmates were like when is he coming. He was there even though I didn’t want him to. He got to the counter and based on his status he was allowed at the ‘counter back’ and he burst into tears” 

Therefore, he urged artistes battling depression to seek professional help in order to enhance their craft.

TV and radio presenter, Amanda Jissih takes event organisers to task. In an Instagram post, she called out people in the industry. Moreover, she made some wild and damning allegation against her former work colleague, Merqury Quaye.

Amanda alleges that Merqury robbed her of an award she deserved based on the conversation she had with him prior to the organization of the awards.

Furthermore, she stated that she won’t waste her time and money to attend the Dj awards because of what he did.

Also, she used the post to address Kelvin, the organizer of the Ghana Events Awards. She states that Kelvin should have been courteous to call her when he nominated her for the awards because he has her number rather than tag her in a Facebook post.

Amanda Jissih about Mercury Quaye, event organisers

“Lately, when u get nominated for an award, it’s either a friend or the organization tags u on social media. No phone calls, text or emails.
Kevin, the organizer of the EVENTS AWARDS or so is a friend of mine. Someone who has my number n knows where to find me but I got facebook tags only for bn nominated. For three weeks, I was off Facebook n niggas will later act all hurt for not attending n supporting.

Oh yes!!! Almost forgot how Kevin praised me for number of votes I got last year at his event .SMH
Same shit happened when my own colleague, mercury at hitzfm nominated me for best Female Dj of the year. Nigga told me that he knows I deserve the award but he just can’t give me cuz we r colleagues. Why the fuck do u nominate me then?

I went on air after bn ROBBED n made it clear that I won’t waste my time n money to attend the Dj awards because of what he said. He got pissed n acted funny till date but forgot the free interviews n support I gave him on tv.
some award bi that I received mpo di3 hmm the DStv decoder box had cups n towel it. ????
This one Ayigbe Edem’ song “efie fou)” kraa had nothing to do with it.
NKWASIAS3M NKOAAA
3Y3 NS3M PII BUT WONT TALK.
Just got BK from work,I am very sleepy nti later.
Today is for awards
Another day will tell u alot Abt Prince Tsegah n knowing him from when I was a teenager. N All that happened at Ashaiman . Before n After Sariki’s show. Everything that happened. Everything is everything. In n out. The interns sef get dema own.
I am not a saint so if u wanna mess or fuck with me, be an angel!
I sin everyday of my life n that is why I judge nobody.”

TV and radio presenter, Caroline Sampson talks about money-making with social media.

According to her, she makes a lot of money even though she is not known to be a part of the loud ones on social media. Moreover, she disclosed that an unbelievable the number of companies always come to her. They come for her to post their adverts for them on social media. Caroline added that she always gets gigs from top businesses in the even though she isn’t controversial on social media.

“…Sometimes I wonder if it is true that if you don’t make noise, you don’t get paid because I don’t make noise on social media but I get paid a lot, like unbelievable…” 

Caroline added that her charges for most of these agencies who approach with their adverts and gigs are very high. However, they gladly pay her. She further stated that these agencies keep coming back to her with gigs.

Global Coin Community Help paid an amount of money to actress Tracey Boakye. According to her, the amount was a  peanut sum of GH 2,200 out of the total sum of GH 10,000.

A couple of weeks ago, Kumawood actress Tracy Boakye accused them of duping her off her money.

Moreover, it seems the money paid to her is a PR to cover up the bad image of their firm they received in the media. Therefore, this might be face-saving.

According to the actress, a friend introduced her to the investment program. However, she tried on several occasions to reach bosses of the company but none of her calls have been answered.

Tracy further stated that a friend informed her that office of the company at Nsawam was closed.

“A friend asked me to invest with the company. She told me that I’ll earn 2,700 if I invest Gh10,000 so I tried with that amount but I’ve heard nothing from any of the workers. Its been over a month now but they are not picking my calls. I asked someone to check up on them at their Nsawam office but I was told that their office has been locked” 

Radio presenter, Mercury Quaye talks about conduct of DJs. Lately, a lot of DJs in Ghana play the popular songs of musical acts billed to perform before the artist gets on stage.

Therefore, the award-winning DJ with Hitz FM added his two cents.

Blogger Zionfelix asked

“So when at all are our DJs going to stop this thing? They play all hit songs of an artist billed for the same show before the act comes on stage. Which songs do they expect the Musician to entertain the crowd with after their things?”

Merqury Quaye wrote:

“It is absolutely unprofessional. I have seen a number of DJs doing that probably because they did not have a grip on the ethics of the art. I educate those anytime I chance on them. There is an exception; a DJ can tease the audience with a couple of seconds of a song of a performing artiste.”

Actress and presenter, Gloria Osei Sarfo opened her new boutique over the weekend. The ultramodern boutique and salon shop is the “Glow City Boutique And Salon” in Accra.

Moreover, many industry players passed through to show their support to her. They include Emelia Brobbey, Moesha Buduong, Jessica Williams, Eddie Nartey, Peter Richie, Victoria Lebene, Selina Boateng, Mimi Adani, and many other big names came through to show their support.

The boutique half of the shop had a lot of clothes before the grand opening took place. Also, the salon in the shop had all the needed equipment to start work as soon as the shop opened.

Ghanaian actress, Grace Omaboe led Gloria Sarfo and her family to cut the opening ceremony cake. The actress, presenter and voice-over artist could not control all her emotions as she witnessed this great step in her life, shed a fear tears to crown the grand opening.

Veteran actress, Akorfa Edjeani-Esiedu talks about the movie industry. Moreover, she lamented that she is financially challenged even though she has been acting for over 20 years. She spoke about this on Starr Drive with Giovani and Berla Mundi.

“I need money. Honestly I do, I’m broke. But really how much do they pay actors? People don’t know that” 

Also, she stated that she does not act often because she is selective with movies to stage in.

The hosts quizzed her about how actors and actresses who live luxury lives make it. Akorfa stated that

“they don’t get it from acting, I can tell you that for a fact”.

However, she noted that Kumasi-based actors are paid better.

“So if they [Kumasi based actors] tell you that they making money from the acting, then yes”

The actress disclosed that she had a business she was running, but it was “hand to mouth”.

Akorfa Esiedu premiered her new movie titled “Azali”.

Ghanaian actress, Gloria Sarfo talks about her struggles and challenges she faced in the bid of achieving her aim as an actress and television presenter. She spoke about this in a chit chat with Abeiku Santana on Atuu on UTV.

Moreover, during the conversation, she could not hold back her tears but let them roll down her cheeks.

“When I think about how I started and how far God’s brought me, I know He’s done a lot for me. I’m thankful to God and those who supported me” 

According to her, the journey to fame was rough. She recalled the humiliation and rejection from well-known organizations, movie directors, producers.

Furthermore, Gloria stated how industry people pursued her and wanted to take advantage of her.

Also, she noted that they never called her. However, she sometimes believed strongly she qualified for the role she was auditioned for.

“So I told myself, I won’t let all these rejections discourage me from pursuing my goals. I’ll do whatever I can to get there”

“One day, I went for another audition and was rejected but before I left the premises of TV3, I told the building, ‘You’ll come looking for me one day’. I was so hurt because I knew very well that I deserved the job but was denied” 

Therefore, Gloria advised up and coming actresses and presenters to hold on to their principles, and values, work hard. Also, never trade sex for help.