Month: January 2019

Ghanaian-Gambian actress, Princess Shyngle talks about her body. She took to Instagram to make certain revelations about her body.

Moreover, Shyngle is in the news mostly for one controversy or another. However, this time she made the shocking revelations that being sexy is a curse. Therefore, at this point of her life, she literally hates her body.

The actress is considered to be one of the curviest actresses in Africa. However, she complained about how bad she hates her body.

“Being sexy is a f**king curse. At this point, I literally hate body”. 

This would not be the 1st time Princess Shyngle rants about her persona as she always complained about how she spent all her money just to look good for the ‘gram’. Meanwhile it seems the actress regrets ‘ever’ going in for this type of shape.

Artiste and music producer, Magnom talks about the current music in the country. According to him, most of the music played in Ghana does not accurately represent the country.

He made these comments during an interview on the Cosmopolitan Mix on Joy FM. Moreover, he stated that the songs that dominate on radio, television and other medium are songs people hear. Therefore, they influence the production of a new song.

“I understand the artistes, because you could pour out 100 songs and maybe only one will get heard more for the whole year”

“everybody [artistes] feel like because we are playing this kind of music, they have to make that kind of music.”

The ‘My Baby’ singer said that constant monopoly of some music reigning, shifts attention from producing unique tunes. This hinders the growth of the music industry.

He stated many stakeholders like the artistes, the DJs, presenters and others are not playing their role in helping the industry grow.

“I don’t think everybody understands the role they have to play in the game because if they [DJs, TV stations etc.] are just playing the same songs every single day, you are not helping the industry grow” 

Magnom added some of the artistes are also pursuing the music career as a job and are not passionate about it. He said many of such artist do not put in enough efforts and hard work to make the good music.

“They are not researching about music and they do not love music. If you are into music you should know music and be able to predict an artist based on his abilities and not what it is now” 

Celebrated Hip-Life artiste, Lord Kenya talks about the 20th anniversary of the Ghana Music Awards. According to him, if they invite him he is ready to perform

He made these statements in an interview on Hitz FM. Moreover, he stated that he is willing to perform at the event if only an invitation is extended to him.

However, now the veteran rapper is now an evangelist and says he will use the opportunity on stage to win more souls for Christ.

“I’m still a musician but where I find myself now, I’m doing what I have been commanded by God” 

“People doubted me when I turned to do God’s work. What I can tell them is that my past wasn’t me… It was a mistaken identity. If I will do music again I need the Holy Spirit to keep me informed.

“If Charterhouse wants me to perform on stage to commemorate the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 20th Anniversary, let’s talk about it but it will be a surprise. At the end of the day, you will hear JESUS IS LORD” 

Lord Kenya is one regarded as one of the very best Hip-Life artistes ever to emerge from Ghana. He previously won the VGMA Song of the Year, Hip-Llife Song of the Year, Hiplife Album of the Year and Artiste of The Year awards.

Afrobeats singer, Mr Eazi speaks on his modes of transportation. Moreover, he explained why he uses Uber rides. This is even when he can easily afford to buy a car.

He made these statements in an interview with Saturday Beats. Mr Eazi revealed :

“Till today, I use Uber but I do not care and by the way. I don’t even pay for the ride because I was given Uber credit. But if you see me in the Uber vehicle and feel that Mr. Eazi is poor, what is my business (with that)? For instance, everybody around me has cars, and besides, I buy cars for people. If it makes sense for me to use an Uber, why should I drive? Why would I pay about N100m for a car that I would probably drive just five times a year?”

TV and radio presenter, Deloris Frimpong Manso, a.ka. Delay talks about her new year resolutions. Moreover, she hinted that one of her resolutions for the new year is “maybe finding a man”.

The TV/Radio show host and entrepreneur spoke about this in an interview with Joy News. She stated that finding a man was among the list of things she sought to do in 2019.

“I am looking at being a better person,a much more calm person. Work on my temper, I have such a temper, I get angry over nothing, so I’m working on that an I mean just be a great sister, a great colleague at work, a great boss and just be a great Ghanaian”

Also, Delay revealed she would be adding two more lines of products to her mackerel and sardines brand.

“I’ve always wanted to add two more lines. I touch on it and stop but now I’ve finished the design I have done the registration so I’m trying to add a new line. I think the mackerel and sardines are doing well so I can move on to other things”

Ghanaian footballer, Kelvin Prince Boateng makes a major move. Moreover, the footballer is FC Barcelona’s new signing. Therefore, he becomes the first Ghanaian in the history of the Club unveiled in the Camp Nou.

The former Sassuolo forward is Barcelona’s chosen No 19 to reinforce the attack. Furthermore, Barcelona loans him until the end of the season with an option to buy after that.

The transfer includes a €8 million (£7m/$9m) option to buy. Meanwhile, Barca will pay a €2m loan fee for Boateng to feature for them the remainder of the season.

Boateng has played in four of the five major European leagues wearing the shirts of Tottenham, Portsmouth, Milan, Schalke, Eintracht Frankfurt, Las Palmas and Sassuolo, the team from which he arrives to Barcelona.

The son of a Ghanaian and a German, and the older brother of Bayern centre-back, Jérôme Boateng. The 31-year-old forward was an international in Germany’s lower categories until he achieved dual German-Ghanaian nationality in 2010.

GUBA Foundation donated 100 study desks and three cupboards to Tolon Senior High School. The school is in the Tolon-Kumbungu district in the North Region of Ghana.

Moreover, the donation arose after a report by Hashmin Mohammed for Joy News. In the report, over 200 first year students under the double-track system were yet to receive active teaching and learning. This was due to the lack of study desks and inadequate classrooms. Therefore, they resorted to squatting or using gallons as makeshift chairs for their study. They expressed their frustration and appealed to government to come to their aid.

The CEO and Founder of GUBA Enterprise, Mrs. Dentaa Amoateng MBE made the presentation. She stated how the appeal by the students moved her. Therefore, that triggered her to make sure she goes over and beyond to get the study desks for the school through the GUBA Foundation.

Guba Foundation’s donation to Tolon Senior High School

“It is incredibly amazing to be able to play a part in helping this school. Education is very important and a conducive learning environment is even more crucial. GUBA Foundation is very glad to be able to help these 200 students to be in an environment where they can concentrate on their studies without thinking about furniture. We are also grateful to the British High Commission (Accra) for their donation to the GUBA Foundation, which has aided us in being able to embark on this donation”

Madam Susanna Pharti Braimah, the headmistress of the school received the items on behalf of the school. Therefore, she commended GUBA Foundation for the kind gesture. She described the donation as very timely and a great relief to the board, management, staff, parents and most especially, the students of the school, adding that the donated items would be put to good use and kept well for the benefit of all.

Foodtech Limited, signs Kumawood actor, Lil Win on a one year contract as the brand’s ambassador. Moreover, they produce the sweet and tasty Snappy snacks, Cornell snacks and No. 8 snacks.

The company’s representative spoke at the contract signing ceremony. However, the deal was unofficial for some months now. Therefore, they decided to make it an official one. This is because they believe that the actor has done very well in the few months he was brought on board.

As part of this deal, the award-winning actor already recorded a song for No. 8 and has also been given a Hyundai i10 he requested personally. The ‘Ladder’ hitmaker stated that his decision to go for that cute car was because this was the beginning of the deal and as such, he didn’t feel there was the need to burden the company with any unnecessary financial cost.

Lilwin further stated at the signing that he will work hard in this one year he has been made the brand’s ambassador of the No. 8 snack to make it a serious brand to contend with on the Ghanaian market.

Award-winning actor cum musician, Kwadwo Nkansah Lilwin speaks about his ultramodern school, Great Minds International school. The school is at Ahenkro in the Ashanti Region. Moreover, he recently opened the school. Also, the school has great infrastructure and other facilities. However, the charges for the school are very low.

During the week, Lil Win embarked on a tour with some bloggers in the school. During the tour, the comic actor revealed that he pay about GH 1, 600 cedis each for his two children  who are currently in different schools. Furthermore, he stated that the school fees for the lower primary in his school is GH 50 cedis while that of the upper primary is GH 100 cedis.

A lot of the bloggers were shocked at this revelation. However, the actor stated that he came to this conclusion because he realized that most of the parents with kids in his school are not that financially strong. Therefore, he wanted his school to be accessible to all but not just the rich

Moreover, the bloggers asked how he paid the salary of the teachers and bills of the school. He stated that he does so with the money he gets from endorsement deals. Also, acting, music, and his other businesses.

Kumawood actor, Kwadwo Nkansah Lil Win talks about Menzgold. According to him, he has no regrets investing in gold dealership firm, Menzgold. Moreover, he stated that he will still invest in the company if it bounces back.

He stated that investing such scheme is risk-taking just like other ventures he has been engaged in and ended up losing several thousands of Ghana cedis.

Also, he disclosed that he was a customer of the company for one and half years. Therefore, he reaped the interest for a number of months before it run into crises.

According to him, a number of persons in high-profile positions are among customers whose investments have been locked up with the company but because of the greed tag, they are unwilling to show up.

“The greed tag on Menzgold customers is making most of them shy away. I have invested in Menzgold for more than one and half years. It is not about greed. Others have their money in other banks. They do investments including fixed deposits. Truth be told, no one will invest in an organization when he or she is aware it would collapse someday. You can buy a land and as a result of litigation you lose the cash. It has happened to me twice when I was building my school at Ahenkro. I don’t regret because I am a man and will still invest in Menzgold or any other of its kind if it bounces back”

Pilot, Audrey Maame Esi Swatson achieved her dreams of becoming a commercial pilot at 21 years.

Moreover, she obtained her commercial license in 2018. However, the young lady had her first experience as an assistant pilot when she was only 18 years.

According to Audrey, her first encounter was quite unpleasant.

She spoke about it in an interview with Frankie 5 on This Is Gospel. According to her, it was a moment of joy at the thought of moving an aircraft but that joy soon turned into discomfort on her introductory flight.

“I was really scared and I couldn’t imagine myself adding force to it for the aircraft to be off the ground. It was nice in the beginning but later in the flight for my first day, I was feeling airsick. I was sweating. I wanted to really throw up” 

However, Audrey managed to overcome the discomfort to successfully complete her maiden flight with motivation from her mum who was also on board.

“But then after we came back, it didn’t come out. I felt better. My mummy asked if [I would continue]. I was like yeah”

Despite the uneasiness during her first flight experience, the young pilot believes that turbulence during flights are nothing.

Initially, Audrey’s father dissuaded her from pursuing her dreams as a pilot but later had to support her because she was resolute about her aspirations.

The young female pilot began her training at Mach1 Aviation Academy in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2015.

She obtained her private pilot license before obtaining a commercial license in 2018.