Month: November 2018

Ghanaian rapper, Okyeame Kwame talks about his aspirations. He spoke about it during an interview on Atinka FM.

Moreover, during the interview he touched on several issues pertaining to the industry. Also, he spoke about the MUSIGA elections.

The host asked if he had any intention of joining the race. However, he stated categorically that he isn’t fit for the position.

According to him, he is not ready to play the leadership role in the music industry

“As a leader, you have to tap into your followers’ aspirations and lead them to not only where you desire but where they have decided to”

Furthermore, he admitted that he is not endowed with that tolerance and capability to lead top-notch artistes to that expected destination.

Also, he stated that he isn’t ready to tolerate the insults from people

Kumawood actress, Christiana Awuni talks about her previous marriage. She disclosed that one of the reasons her marriage with her ex husband did not work was because he wanted her to be a house wife. She made these statements in an interview with Pulse GH

“My ex husband wanted me to be a home maker but I did not want that. Therefore, the union resulted in divorce. If you are an actress and your husband does not support your career or roles you play, quit the relationship or marriage.”

Moreover, according to her, an actress should go for someone who understands the nature of her job. This is because that is the only way the marriage can work.

“There are young actresses who love to show a lot of skin in movies and when that happens and if your partner does not like that, it will be wise to break up because that relationship will not work”

However, she said it was necessary to get one’s partner to understand one’s job as an actress. Therefore, she advised that one’s partner invited to movie sets. This is so they can have first hand experience of what goes on.

According to her, this would go a long way to have that partner understand the job better and see things as they are

“Staring at the screen and going to see things yourself on set are two different things” 

Christiana Awuni started her acting career with Concert Party Theatre and TV Cantata.

Singer, Noella Wiyaala, and gospel musician, Grace Ashy will thrill fans and football lovers. This is at the opening ceremony of the 2018 African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON). This is on November 17, at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Moreover, both singers will perform the official theme song for the tournament titled “We Are Champions”. They originally composed the song

Chairperson of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Freda Prempeh announced the details.

“We are very elated to have these two wonderful Ghanaian musicians to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2018 AWCON”.

According to her, their performance will trigger the excitement of fans and football lovers around Africa in the build-up to the tournament.

“I’m sure, like me, millions of football and music fans all over Africa will be eagerly waiting to see the two artists perform arguably the best theme song ever in the history of Women’s football in Africa”

Moreover, other activities at the Opening Ceremony includes, acrobatics, cultural display. Also, musical performances by Bamboo Centre group, led by Chief Moomen.

The Black Queens of Ghana face Algeria in the opening game of the tournament.

The 11th Africa Women’s Cup of Nations runs from 17 November- 1 December in Accra and Cape Coast. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in France

American rapper, Lil Jon continues his philanthropy. Moreover, he opened up a new school in Ghana just a bit over a year after he opened the first.

The rapper revealed that the institution named the Mafi Atitekpo DA Primary School, is now officially opened. It is located in the village of Mafi Atitekpo.

Furthermore, he partnered with Pencils of Promise to open the new school. His first school with the youth-focused organization opened in July 2017. Currently, there are 244 enrolled children with an education. The second school has has reportedly enrolled over 300.

Lil Jon wrote

“Last year [October of 2017] I went with my family to open up my first Pencils of Promise school in Ghana, and now to have over 300 kids already enrolled in my second school there is incredible! It’s been really fulfilling to see the impact these schools have made on so many of these children’s and families’ futures.”

Also, according to Pencils of Promise, Lil Jon donated a total of $70,000 to get the two schools off the ground.

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Mr Eazi has plans for upcoming artistes. He is giving out funds to one hundred emerging artistes across Africa. Also, there is a chance to have their music videos produced for free.

The hitmaker took to his Twitter to announce the initiative. Furthermore, he stated that interested persons should submit their entries on Instagram and get the chance to be part of 100 talented individuals he is going to support and fund for their music videos.

“Calling out Emerging Artists Across Africa, its Time to Submit Your Entries on Instagram and be part of 100 talented individuals who will be getting music video Funding!!! Follow the link for more info”

His passion for music began in 2008 when he enrolled at KNUST. He started out booking artists to perform at college parties.

Mr Eazi released his debut mixtape, About to Blow, in July 2013.

His new Mixtape, “Life is Eazi, Vol 2, Lagos to London” is currently topping charts.

UK-based Ghanaian musician, Fuse ODG has great plans for the new year. Moreover, he works hard to use his music to re-orient the mentality of Africans on their identity.

The singer disclosed that he is putting together a couple of projects to help make Africans proud of who they are.

He made these statements while on Citi TV on Thursday. Therefore, he stated that he has plans for a concert on January 4, 2019.

The concert dubbed ‘Tina Fest’ [This is the new Africa] will display the rich African culture, including wearing Kente cloth.

He stated that this was the time to change the narrative.

“We need to learn to unlearn some of the negative perceptions about Africa and being black.”

He further noted that perceptions about black race by people outside the African continent, are not appropriate.

“People still have funny perceptions about the black race and there is the need to fix this wrong thinking” 

Also, he launched black dolls which portray different African personalities and evoke the spirit of true Africanism.

The dolls are based on historical stories of black women.

Gospel singer, Anita Afriyie talks about ladies. She descended heavily on ladies she describes as all over the place all the time for no important reason. Moreover, she made these statements in a live video.

Currently, the musician is a nurse in the states. She further tells such all over the place ladies in plain words that their heavy makeups they wear on their faces will definitely get them into the houses of men, who appreciate what they see. However, their terrible cooking skills will surely send them packing from the houses of their spouses.

She further makes the point that such ladies have very poor cooking skills. This is because they fail to sit down to learn the craft of cooking from their moms when they have to. However, they will walk about aimlessly and behaving like snakes who want to come out of their holes.

Also, people questioned what really sparked her to come out all gun blazing like this.

Entertainment company, Zylofon Media talks about the upcoming Ghana Movie Awards. Moreover, they disassociated itself from the organization of this year’s Ghana Movie Awards.

After the announcement of the GMA, there were several questions about the organizers. This is because Zylofon Media announced some months back that they acquired the franchise from its original owner, Fred Nuamah. However, in a press statement, Zylofon Media denies its involvement in this year’s organization.

Also, they stated that they have their own new film awards named Zylofon Films Awards.

Zylofon Media press statement about Ghana Movie Awards

“DISCLAIMER The general public, the media and stakeholders in the movie industry should be notified that as much as Zylofon Media has every right to organize what we know as the Ghana Movie Awards, this year`s organization does not involve officials or management of Zylofon Media. Since our organization (Zylofon Media) started the partnership with our strategic partners of the scheme in 2016, there were plans to organize it in subsequent years but due to our organizational agenda and timing, we intend to consider doing it next year which fits well in our plans and activities.

That notwithstanding, the initial franchise owners see the need to organize their own event. This move Zylofon Media is not against. However, we wish to state emphatically that we have no contribution to the organization of this year`s (2018) event. We are not involved financially.

We are not providing logistics, neither are we part of planning of the event. Therefore, the general public should disregard any involvement or attachment of our brand to the news making rounds that Zylofon Media is part of the organization. In due time, we will communicate our calendar to the media, the general public and stakeholders in the movie industry as regards the organization of our film awards to be known as ZYLOFON FILMS AWARDS. We wish them well in all their endeavors as they embark on this journey.

Signed Sammy Flex

Communications Director: Zylofon Media”

Ghanaian singer, Kuami Eugene’s new album is ready

Moreover, during the week he Lynx Entertainment signee jeld a listening session for industry players and few fans. The event was a listening session. However, it later turned into an all-star concert. Several Ghanaian top musicians attended the event. They further made sure they had several minutes to perform.

Okyeame Kwame, Kidi, Jupita, Bright performed several of their hit songs. Prior to the performances of these musicians, Kuami Eugene gave the fans and industry players the chance to listen to all 13 songs on the Rockstar album.

On the Rokcstar album, Kuami Eugene featured only Sarkodie. Also, he has only one gospel song titled, Heaven. The album will be launched with a mega concert in Kumasi on December 15 this year.

MTN launched the fifth edition of MTN Ghana’s Heroes of Change. The show recognizes and rewards the efforts of Ghanaians making substantial contributions in their communities

The MTN heroes of Change is one of the most transformational projects by the MTN Ghana Foundation. Moreover, the initiative seeks to identify, celebrate and support individuals. Moreover, these individuals make extraordinary contribution to their communities and the country at large.

At the launch of the season 5 edition, Chief executive officer, MTN Ghana, Selorm Adedevoh spoke about it

Also, he urged Ghanaians to identify a person or a group making extraordinary contributions in the community to take the first step towards giving them an opportunity to be recognized and rewarded by nominating them for the MTN Hero of Change award.

“MTN Heroes of Change is about honoring individuals who make extraordinary contributions to their communities in a sustained manner. In identifying the Heroes, we would like to acknowledge the contribution of the nominees, who go out of their way to identify and nominate their heroes. Without them there will be no Heroes of change and we appreciate their effort”

Furthermore, the event saw several personalities as well as winners from previous seasons. Moreover,  Rev. Albert Ocran, Sydney Casely Hayford and Dr. Doris Yaa Dartey are part of the selection process for Season 5