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Ebony’s Unreleased Songs: 60% For Bullet, 40% For Me – Dad Reveals

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Nana Poku Kwarteng, father of the late dancehall artiste Ebony Reigns has given a hint on how much he would take out of proceeds from unreleased records of his daughter.

Starboy Kwarteng as he is currently known within Ghana’s showbiz circles was involved in a

feud with Ebony’s manager and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rufftown Records, Bullet, after her daughter passed away.

READ:https://www.ghafla.co.ke/gh/1-hate-february-8-because-of-my-daughter-ebonys-father/

Mr. Kwarteng had accused Bullet of using dubious means to cheat him in the sharing of money

that accrued from Ebony’s tribute concert.

However, after burying their differences, the late singer’s father revealed that an agreement had

been reached in principle to revert to splitting profits in the same manner it was done when Ebony was alive.

When Citi TV asked whether it would be 60 percent to the record label and 40 percent to him (Starboy Kwarteng) he responded in the affirmative.

“It will be as it has always been. Nothing has changed yet, so for now the arrangement remains the same,” he responded with a wry smile on his face.

Both Nana Kwarteng and Rufftown Records have agreed to also organize an anniversary

programme in memory of the late dance hall diva set for March 31.

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Bullet Is A ‘Prodigal Son’ – Starboy Kwarteng

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Father of the late Ebony Reigns, Nana Opoku Kwarteng has described the Manager of his late daughter, Ricky Nana Agyemang popularly called Bullet as a “prodigal son”.

Speaking to host Akwasi Aboagye on Peace FM’s “Entertainment Review”, Ebony’s father noted that he has forgiven Bullet of every wrong and has accepted him back into the bosom of the family.

He told the host that Bullet consulted with the management of GHAMRO to facilitate the reconciliation process.

READ:https://www.ghafla.co.ke/gh/shatta-wales-son-majesty-is-all-grown-and-3-years-old-alreadyphotos/

According to him, during the reconciliation process, Bullet admitted that he is a prodigal son and would, therefore, appreciate it if they bury the hatchet.

Mr. Opoku Kwarteng said since a prodigal son has returned to him, it is only appropriate that as a good father; he embraces him and iron out all their differences.

“His posture, his countenance; everything about him showed he was indeed remorseful. In this world, when you show remorse, as a matured person; I will know and if it’s a gimmick too, I will know.

And indeed, I did see that he meant that and of course, I have accepted him in good faith; back to normalcy. As he was my son some time ago, he’s still my son today,” he said.

 

Declare Every 16th February As ‘Ebony Jollof Day’ – Ebony’s Father Appeals

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Nana Opoku Kwarteng, father of the late Dnacehall diva, Ebony Reigns, has appealed to Ghanaians to declare 16th February as “Ebony Jollof Day”.

Speaking in an interview with host Akwasi Aboagye on “Entertainment Review” on Peace FM, Ebony’s father, affectionately called Starboy Kwarteng noted that his late daughter left a great

legacy in Ghana’s music industry and shouldn’t be erased from the history books of the nation.

According to him, Ebony is a legend and remains a beloved musician to many Ghanaians.

He, therefore, would like the entire nation to set aside every 16th day of February in every year as a day to celebrate Ebony.

Also Read:https://www.ghafla.co.ke/gh/stonebwoy-is-very-simple-ov/

In honor of the late Singer, Starboy Kwarteng told the host that since Ebony’s favorite food was Jollof, he would call on all music lovers and every household to commemorate her day by cooking Jollof and enjoying with friends and family.

“Ebony was too precious. I’d like us to mark every day (16th February) as Ebony’s jollof day to celebrate her. Let’s do something to honor her memories,” he said.

The late Ebony Reigns would have turned 22 years on Saturday, February 16, 2019, if she was still alive.

To celebrate her posthumous birthday, Starboy Kwarteng organized a jollof party for all her music fans.

Ogee Wasn’t Ebony’s Boyfriend – RuffTown Records

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Publicist of RuffTown records and the late Ebony Reigns, Alexander Fiifi Abaka has revealed in

an interview that the award-winning hype man Ogee and Ebony were not dating when she was alive.

Right after the demise of the 90’s bad girl, Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng popularly known as Ebony

Reigns surfaced a lot of rumours, and with that was a lot perception formed about her private life.

One of those perceptions which was boldened on our minds after ebony’s death with several

pictures and videos was the impression that Ebony was dating her hype man Ogee.

The labels publicist has refuted.

Speaking to Nana Kwesi Asare on Class Weekend Rendezvous on Class91.3 FM, Alexander said

Ebony had a good heart and was willing to help anybody.

READ:https://www.ghafla.co.ke/gh/1-hate-february-8-because-of-my-daughter-ebonys-father/

He also stated that ebony never spoke to him about her relationship, she was not dating and Ogee was just her hype man, not the boyfriend.

“Ebony we knew on stage and in the media was very different from the Priscilla opoku- kwarteng who was kind, loving and ready to help others. One thing I remember was she never talked about her relationship, it was always work, work, and work so I didn’t see anybody dating ebony”.

Asked if Ogee was dating Ebony, he answered:

“Ogee and Ebony were very close friends but he was her hype man but nothing else. When a girl and guy are always moving together there is always an assumption that they are dating,

Ogee is a hype man and that was what he did. Posting her pictures on his page was just for ebony’s publicity nothing else”.

He also stated that currently issues between the Ruff Town records label and Ebony’s father,

Nana Opoku Kwateng has been resolved so the label will join her father in organizing her one year anniversary.

Further details about Ebony’s anniversary, music releases, and deals between the label and

father according to the publicist will be shared at a press conference scheduled to happen soon.

Source:Ghanaweb.com

Ebony’s Death Humbled Me More Than My Father’s – Reggie Rockstone

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Ace Ghanaian Rapper, Reggie Rockstone has revealed that one of the deaths he that has shaken him to the core in his entire life is that of the late dancehall diva, Ebony Reigns.

According to the Hiplife Grandpapa, not even the death of his father humbled him like that of

the late Ebony Reigns who died in a tragic road accident last year on the Sunyani-Kumasi highway.

The legendary rapper disclosed that the singer who was soaring higher and higher by the day,

was a family member known to his wife and visited his office each time she was less busy.

Reggie made this revelation during an interview on Hammer Time on Pure Morning Drive

(Pure 95.7MHz in Kumasi) with Hammer.

Also Read:https://www.ghafla.co.ke/gh/i-miss-ebony-reigns-mzbel/

He also revealed that he was the first person to hand a microphone to Ebony Reigns as the ‘90’s bad gyal’ described him as her role model.

“Even my wife saw Ebony as a family. Everyone that knows me or her can verify that almost on any day Ebony was free, she was at my place (Rockstone’s office). We were very close. I have grown and seen many deaths including that of my dad’s but Ebony’s death humbled me. I couldn’t believe it and it’s one of my painful experience in life.” He recounted.

The Granpapa further noted that, Ebony always came to him for advice anytime she felt down

in the music industry and he will forever remember her for her humble character.

“Hammer you know I wasn’t raised spiritual so I’m not saying this from a spiritual point of view but from my years of experience in life and the music industry. Fame can make you play around but you need to wise up at a point and be spiritually minded. This is a fact, believe me or not.” He said.

I Hate February 8 Because Of My Daughter – Ebony’s Father

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On Thursday, February 8, 2018, Ghanaians woke up to a sad news that dancehall artiste, Ebony Reigns, had passed on.

The musician, whose rise to the top was meteoric and who generated controversy with her

fashion, statements and stagecraft, died in a gory accident on the Sunyani-Kumasi highway after a visit to her mother.

Ebony took the music industry by storm in a short space of time.

In a little over a year, she claimed the spotlight in a manner that some who had been around for years had not been able to.

She kept releasing hit after hit song like Kupe, Poison, Sponsor, Date Ur Fada, Hustle, and Maame Hwe.

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Her exploits in that time led to calls that she should win the topmost prize at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), Artiste of the Year but sadly, Ebony did not live to see that happen and was awarded the plaque posthumously.

While the public was shaken about Ebony, real name Priscilla Opoku Kwarteng’s death, her

family, especially her father, Nana Poku Kwarteng, with whom she was very close, her mother

and siblings were more traumatised at losing such a light in their lives.

Showbiz recently spoke Nana Poku Kwarteng about his feelings a year after he lost his beautiful

daughter who he affectionately called Ohemaa and he indicated February 8, has become a day he hates.

“I do not like that day and date at all, to me, I wish it didn’t even exist. That is the day that tragic thing happened, my daughter, Ohemaa lost her life and it’s just sad.

“Honestly, though ideally, we are supposed to celebrate her one year on that fateful day, I do not see anything about it that is worth celebrating and it is not written anywhere that we have to do it on that same day,” he said.

Typically, death anniversaries are commemorated so in keeping with that tradition, Nana Kwarteng said he will do something in his daughter’s memory.

“I will do what custom says, on Friday I will pray and wish her a good rest wherever she is and all that, on the quiet and that is it. The real thing will happen on March, 31. That is when we will roll out something for the public consumption.”

Before her death, Ebony’s father had pledged his undying support for anything his daughter did

in an earlier interview with Showbiz.

“I am supportive of anything my daughter does and anything she wears. I am not ashamed as a father, the truth is that I choose what she wears and I bless her before she goes out to perform. Some Ghanaians are hypocrites and I am sorry but I am not one of them,” he said.

“My daughter is not a bad girl, she is very calm, loving and a respectful person. Whatever she does on stage ends there. She is a different person when she gets home.

“My girl as I usually call her is close to my heart. We are so close that I gave her the go-ahead when she told me she wanted to do music,” he added.

Ebony Reigns’ maiden music video, Dancefloor released in 2015, did not receive much play, but

by 2017, the “’90s bad gal” was the queen of Ghana music.

She released hit after hit, topping all the charts and headlining many shows.

Source: Graphic.com.gh

1st Anniversary: Ebony’s Death Still A Big Blow – Industry Players

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8th February was exactly one year that Dancehall artiste Ebony Reigns passed on .

Her death however still remains fresh in the memories of so many Ghanaians especially players in the music industry.

Her family has fixed March 31 to mark her first anniversary.

Notwithstanding, tributes flooded social media on the 8th with many praising her talent and her

free-spirited nature.

Graphic.com.gh, has gathered some reports from industry players about how they still feel

about the sudden demise of the first female to win the VGMA artiste of the year.

According to the reports sighted by Ghaflagh.com by Graphic.com.gh, Hitz FM presenter Andy

Dosty said the times he shared with Ebony were fun and he wishes she were still alive .

“I knew she could cook jollof so well but she always told me I would marry her straight away anytime she prepared yam and stew for me. I miss her dearly especially the fact that she went for her dreams. For her to be the first female to win VGMA Artiste of the Year is a record,” he said.

Sound engineer Danny Beatz, who worked with Ebony on songs such as ‘Date Ur Fada’ and ‘Hustle’, said she was a free-spirited person and he misses her so much.

“I wept for two days when I heard she was dead and I see her in my dreams most times owing to the fact that we were so close. Ebony still remains one of the best artistes I worked with because she was creative and always on point,” he said.

Artiste manager and producer, Kwesi Ernest, on the other hand believes no female artiste can

beat the record Ebony set under two years.

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“Her impact within two years was incredible and it is sad that she is not around to enjoy the fruits of her labour.

“I respect the impact she had in the industry especially how she rose through the ranks despite the heavy criticism,” he said

Kwesi Ernest, however, advised individuals who wanted to use Ebony’s demise to make money to desist from it.

Singer Feli Nuna said Ebony’s demise motivated her music.

“Although I feel sad that my friend is gone, her demise motivates me to go higher and make her proud. I miss her so much.

“I was in tears yesterday morning when a fan tagged me in a video of me and Ebony dancing at an event. Her death has fueled me to be a better musician and go for gold,” she said.

Highlife musician, Oheneba Kissi, who has always been a fan of Ebony says he wishes she were around to pick a Grammy award because she was so good.

“I just wanted to see the end of Ebony and I knew she was going to be a great icon just like Angélique Kidjo.

“She would have broken boundaries and I know God has a purpose for her that is why He took her away. She is my star and I will always remain her loyal fan,” he said.

Communications Director of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Ahuma Bosco Ocansey,

popularly known as Daddy Bosco, said Ebony’s demise still remained a big blow to MUSIGA and the entire industry.

“She influenced so many young talents and it’s very sad she is not around to enjoy what she toiled for. Every song she released was a hit and I wish she were around to give us more powerful songs such as what she did before she passed on,” he said.

Okay FM presenter, Abeiku Santana, shared a bond with Ebony and he said it didn’t feel like she was dead.

He explained that he still hasn’t come to terms with the fact that his friend was gone.

“We celebrate the same birthday and it was fun having a party together. She always told me how I contributed to her music career and I feel proud I am part of her success story.

“May her soul rest in perfect peace and I know she is somewhere safe and sound. She will always be missed,” he said.

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Bullet Took Money Before Giving Me Ebony’s Songs – ‘Starboy Kwarteng’ Reveals

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Nana Opoku Kwarteng, father of the late dancehall diva Ebony Reigns has made yet another shocking revelation concerning Ebony Reigns’ unreleased songs which was given to him by Bullet.

Nana Opoku started a ‘war’ with manager of the late songstress Ricky Nana Agyeman, best

known as Bullet after the demise of Ebony.

Shortly after the burial of Ebony, Nana Opoku descended so hard on Bullet, making some

shocking revelations that Bullet decidedto wash his hands off everything that has to do with the late songstress. decided

The CEO of RuffTown Records further promised to send all unreleased songs of Ebony to her dad so he takes charge of everything.

READ:https://www.ghafla.co.ke/gh/be-a-woman-other-women-can-trust-becca-admonishes/

After months of waiting for Bullet to bring the songs, Nana Opoku Kwarteng in an interview

with B Ice on Kumasi-based Agyenkwa FM noted that Bullet has not giving him any song from

his daughter and that he wants it to be on record that Bullet has not given him any of Ebony’s unreleased songs as of that time.

But in a recent interview, Nana Poku  said that

he paid for Ebony’s unreleased songs which were in possession of Bullet

and other sound engineers.

Starboy Kwarteng made this revelation during an interview on Adom FM’s ‘Work and Happiness’ show on February 4, 2019.

“They called me for the songs, I spoke with them, I paid them and I took it, it’s not for free anyway,” he said.

Watch the interview below:

https://youtu.be/SRcRLHARZoo

 

Ebony Would’ve Never Left RuffTown Records – Bullet

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Artiste manager, Ricky Nana Agyemang, popularly known as Bullet, has refuted claims that the late Ebony Reigns wanted to leave his RuffTown records.

According to him, the Ebony he knew, would have never left his record label.

Speaking on “Behind the Fame with Lexis Bill” on “Drive Time” on Monday, Bullet explained

that even though he and the artiste had their disagreements, it was nothing major for Ebony to leave Ruff Town Records as people thought.

“The Ebony that I knew knows I did a lot for her and she will never do that,” he said.

There were several rumours after the death of the dancehall diva; one notably being that her relationship with Bullet had gone sour.

These rumours however exploded after the CEO of Zylofon Media Nana Appiah Mensah tweeted that Ebony wanted to leave Ruff Town for his record label.

Bullet, however, dispelled rumours that he and Ebony ever had a fall out.

“She never came anywhere to say Bullet did this or that. There was no interview that she badmouths me. Listen to all her interviews,” Bullet said.

CHECK:https://www.ghafla.co.ke/gh/i-dont-need-bullet-for-anything-starboy-kwarteng/

He stated that in his short-lived relationship with Ebony, he never bullied her to do anything she did not want to do.

“If anything, she was the one who dictated what she wanted to do,” he added.

“If Ebony wanted to leave, it was because some people might have tried to win her over by giving her promises of money or convince her of better opportunities elsewhere,” he told Lexis Bill.

Bullet again added that artistes fall out with their management or groups mostly because

the people around them convince them.

“You are the man, you’re doing everything and you can stand on your own,” he commented.

He also explained his introduction of Wendy Shay during the 2018 Ghana Music Awards

had nothing to do with a sour relationship with Ebony.

“It was my award when I won the songwriter of the year that I introduced Wendy Shay [it was not to disrespect Ebony] and I know that all I did Ebony was going to be happy because she knew I loved to bring out the talent [in people].”

“Ebony was very close to my heart no matter what she did,” Bullet added.

Ebony, born Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng, died in a gory accident on the Sunyani – Kumasi road last year.

Meanwhile, the relationship between Bullet and Ebony’s father, Nana Poku Kwarteng continues to be sour even a year after her demise.

Her one year anniversary is however slated for March 31.

I Lost Control Of Ebony, Didn’t Know She Was Travelling – Bullet

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Artiste manager, Ricky Nana Agyemang, popularly known as Bullet has admitted that he,

at a point in time, lost control of Ebony before she died.

According to him, the situation was so dire that, he did not even know that the artiste he

groomed to become a household name was travelling the day she met her untimely death.

The CEO of RuffTwon  Records, shortly after Ebony lost her life in a tragic accident on February

8, 2017, came under heavy criticisms with many questioning why he would allow his artiste to travel in the night.

Ebony met her untimely death in a gory accident on the Sunyani-Kumasi highway after visiting her mother.

Reacting to the attacks in an interview a year after her demise, Bullet explained that, “When an artiste become a success or becomes big sometimes it’s very hard to control them. I didn’t know she was travelling.”

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Bullet, who was speaking in an interview with Lexis Bill on Behind the Fame on Joy FM Monday, admitted that, “What I will say is, I lost control…I didn’t fail…I lost control because maybe the artiste thought she’s become big and she wanted to be on her own. When I say I lost control, I didn’t have a say, because it became difficult telling Ebony what to do”.

“It so hard…sometimes they don’t understand the fame…there is no way I would allow Ebony to travel [at that time],” he said.

“I know they cannot blame me because I did all I could,” Bullet defended himself.

He was quick to shield himself from any culpability that he had a hand in the death of Ebony.

“You think it’s easy to kill [a] human being… I can never even kill a fly… For what, why would I do something like that,” and that it does not make any logical sense to kill an artiste he struggled to bring to the limelight and they were now about to reap their toils.

“You think its easy to kill a star like Ebony?” the RuffTown Records CEO further quizzed.

“You think spiritually or physically I will be here…God knows I have no hand in her death no matter what,” he stressed.

The artiste manager was also quick to dispel rumours that he demanded to see the body of Ebony at 2 am after the accident.

Bullet explained that he was not even in the country then and therefore simply not possible for him to make such demands.

Ebony’s One Year Anniversary Slated For March 31

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Mr. Opoku Kwarteng, the father of the late dancehall act, Ebony Reigns, has revealed that

date for the one the one year anniversary for his late beloved daughter.

The date which was originally supposed to come off on February 8 has been shifted to March 31, 2019.

Mr Kwarteng made this revelation during an interview with B Ice on Kumasi based Agyenkwa FM.

Starboy Kwarteng disclosed that he came to this decision after he consulted members of his extended family since he cannot take absolute control of this matter.

He also stated that unlike other ethnic groups, the Akan ethnic group has no stringent rule that insists upon the one year anniversary of a dead family member coming on the same day as he or she died, and as such, their ability to make this change.

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Also, the yet to be launched KwarBony records boss told B Ice that the venue for the event will be somewhere in Dansoman, where they are based. Asked if he could disclose the exact place for the anniversary celebration, Mr. Kwarteng made the point that it will be difficult to make such a revelation because they are still in deliberation with the owners of the place.

I Don’t Need Bullet For Anything – Starboy Kwarteng

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Father of late Ebony Reigns, Mr. Opoku Kwarteng, has stated emphatically that he does not

need Bullet, CEO of Rufftown records and former manager of his deceased daughter for anything.

Mr Kwarteng who has for some time now been affectionately called Starboy Kwarteng by

many made this pronouncement in reply to a question asked about whether or not he would

need Bullet for his yet to be launched record label called ‘KwarBony’ records to become a huge

success when he appeared on Abeiku Aggrey Santana’s drive time show on Okay FM.

READ:https://www.ghafla.co.ke/gh/ebony-didnt-touch-my-manhood-in-sponsor-music-video-mr-kwarteng-reveals/

According to him, Bullet has created a new path for himself which has nothing to do with his

beloved late daughter and as such he does not see the need to rope him in on anything he does

in memory of her. Staboy Kwarteng also stated that Bullet stood on the VGMA platform recently

and declared that he has had a replacement for Ebony, which means he has forgotten about the late.

The sad looking Mr. Kwarteng also told Abeiku Santana that he feels Bullet is a busy man who is doing something great with Wendy Shay, the replacement he has for Ebony and as such should not be disturbed. He however ended by stating that should Bullet feel that Ebony helped him(Bullet) to get to where he is now and decides to come on board, he won’t sack him.

Watch the video below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BsYnOFLnCUc/

GMA UK 2018: Ebony Reigns Makes History; Wins Artiste Of The Year

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The late Dance-Hall icon, Priscilla Opoku Kwarteng, best known as Ebony Reigns continues to make history even after death.

After emerging the first female to win artiste of the year the this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, the late singer has set another record.

Ebony Reigns has once again been crowned ‘Artiste of The Year’ at the just ended Ghana Music Awards UK.

The 2018 edition of the awards scheme was held at Gaumont Palace – Dominion Centre in London on October 6, 2018.

READ:https://www.ghafla.co.ke/gh/ebony-wanted-to-marry-me-man-claims/

Ebony Reigns once again becomes the first female artiste to ever win this award.

She however beat off her contenders; Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, KiDi, King Promise, Kuami Eugene and Patience Nyarko.

TV personality Afia Schwarzenegger was however there to receive the award on her behalf.

The Ghana Music Award UK 2018 seeks to recognize the achievements of Ghanaian

musicians in Ghana and the UK.

Meanwhile,Bie Gya Bitters with Accra City Hotel as partners were the proud sponsors for this year’s award.

Ebony’s Spirit Wants Revenge On Bullet – Ebony’s Father

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The ‘war’ between the father of late Ebony Reigns and her manager, Bullet has taken a different path.

Nana Poku Kwarteng, and Bullet(Ricky Nana Agyemang) have been on each other’s throat since the untimely death of Ebony.

The father, has revealed during a recent interview as to why he has been on the later’s neck all this while.

According to him, he has nothing against Bullet but he believes it’s his late daughter’s spirit seeking revenge on Bullet.

Mr.Kwartend stated that, Bullet per the contract signed between them has been cheating Ebony

even before she died and he keeps doing it even in her death and Ebony Reigns spirit can’t it anymore.

The man claims Ebony’s spirit is vindicating his (Nana Opoku Kwarteng) claims against Bullet.

Explaining the contract between Bullet and Ebony, Nana Opoku Kwarteng revealed Bullet after

the agreed contract signed between him and her daughter verbally change the contract.

In the new contract, Bullet’s told Ebony that he has a partner called Midas Touch and every dime Ebony makes, 50% will go to Midas Touch.

Out of the remaining 50%, Bullet will take 60% and Ebony will take the remaining 40%.

This, he believes was a total cheat but because Ebony was desperate, she took the deal before telling him about it.

When he heard about it and confronted Bullet why he changed the contract he was a witness to and demanded the new contract, Bullet refused to give it out.

Even when his lawyer called Bullet and requested for it, Bullet never delivered it.

Now, in her death, Bullet keeps cheating her and Nana Opoku Kwarteng claims Ebony Reigns wants revenge.

He revealed he is a very forgetful person but he keeps remembering where he placed things that

will vindicate Ebony and something tells him his daughter is behind it.

Nana Opoku Kwarteng made these revelations in an interview with Abeiku Santana on his talk show, Atuu.

Ebony Wanted To Marry Me – Man Claims

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A young man, identified as Kofi Essel claims the late dancehall artiste, Ebony Reigns had proposed to him before her untimely death.

According to Kofi Essel, a carpenter, he met the late ‘Hustle’ hitmaker when he offered his services as a carpenter to her after a friend introduced them.

Kofi further claimed he had not heard of Ebony or any of her songs when he met her. Adding that as such, he could not have recognized her if he had met her at random.

He further narrated that in the course of their encounter, Ebony expressed interest in him.

“I’m a carpenter, and through my work, a friend of mine introduced me to Ebony. When I met her i had not heard any of her songs before so if not for my friend I wouldn’t have known her and I wouldn’t have recognized her if I met her at random,” he said.

A native of Abenado Domenasi in the Central Region, Kofi made this revelation in an interview with Razzonline.com.

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Recounting his conversation with Ebony, Kofi Essel who said he met Ebony at a hotel she was lodging at Pig farm, a suburb of Accra called Ebony Hotel said:

“After I had done the job for her we sat down and had a conversation, she was then writing her songs, Kupe, Maame hwe and Konkonsa Police.

So I asked her if she was a musician, and she responded in the affirmative although I said no when she asked if I had heard of her before.

She then told me that God has blessed me and when i asked her what she meant, she asked if I had dated before which I said no because I would be committing sin against my body.

Then she went on to ask my name and asked if she could be my friend which I accepted then right there and then when she proposed to me.

I thought it was a way God was using to bless me although I thought she was joking in the beginning.” He said.

Ebony Reigns, born Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng lost her life in a car accident on Thursday February 8,2018.

She died with her persoanl bodyguard and her best friend, who were also with her.

They were returning to Accra from paying a visit to her mother in the Eastern Region.

Watch interview below;

Second Funeral Service Held For Late Ebony Reigns In London (VIDEO)

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Mother of the late Ebony Reigns, Madam Beatrice Oppong on Saturday July 21,2018 organized a second funeral service for her daughter in the UK.

In attendance were relatives and friends abroad who paid their last respect to the late songstress.

They also made donations to support the family and some of the lined-up projects in memory of Ebony.

There were also people who performed her songs to cheer up the crowd who couldn’t hold back their tears.

Ghanaians abroad usually hold funeral sessions for the loved ones who passed away in the country where they are based. In our culture, when someone dies outside the country and is buried over there, family members here in Ghana would still hold a funeral here to mourn the dead person. Also if the person dies in Ghana, very close relatives of the person living in other countries sometimes hold their own funeral there to mourn their lost one.

Sensational Afro Dancehall Diva, Priscilla Opoku Kwarteng known in showbiz as Ebony Reigns died on the 8th February 2018.

In her company were her best friend (Frank Kuri) and bodyguard, (Airforce Lance Corporal Francis Atsu Vondee) and her driver.

All three passengers unfortunately perished in a car accident on the Sunyani-Kumasi road. This was when their 4×4 Jeep collided with a VIP passenger bus going the opposite direction. Only the driver survived.

They were returning to Accra after she paid a surprise visit to her mother who had returned from the UK in the Eastern Region.

The Late Ebony Reigns, was buried on March 24 2018 at the Osu Cemetry.

Kindly watch video below;

https://youtu.be/BNF-Wq-vDB0

 

Video Source;Ghpage.com

 

Ebony Leads Nominations For 2018 Ghana Music Awards UK

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Organizers for the Ghana Music Awards have released the full list of nominees for the 2018 edition of the event.

The list sees some Ghanaian artistes making it to the various categories of the awards.

Some of these artistes include; Stonebowy, Kuami Eugene, Fancy Gadam, Stonebowy, Samini among others.

Leading the pack of nominees however is the late dancehall diva, Ebony Reigns.

Some of her nominations include Gospel Song of the Year, Highlife Song of the Year , Reggae / Dancehall Artiste of the Year and many others. She is also in for the ultimate award, the Artiste of the Year.

The 2018 Ghana Music Awards UK will come off on 6th October, 2018.

Venue for the event is the Gaumont Palace (Dominion Centre) Wood Green, London.

Checkout the full list of nominees below;

1 – Highlife Song of the Year

Selfish – King Promise

Bronya – Wutah

Odo – KiDi

Angela – Kuami Eugene

Over – R2Bees

Maame Hw3 – Ebony

Betweener – Kumi Guitar

Yawa – Nero X

2 – Gospel Song of the Year

Boot 4 Boot- Joyce Blessing

Obi Nyanime – Patience Nyarko

Efata Wo – Nacee

Adom – Empress Gifty Osei

Jehovah – Ceccy Twum

Aseda – Ebony

3 – Hiplife Song of the Year

Total Cheat – Fancy Gadam ft. Sarkodie

Boys Boys – Nacee ft. Guru

Obi Agyi Obi Girl – Captain Planet ft. Kofi Kinataa

Plantain Chips – R2Bees

Obiaa Wone Master – Yaa Pono ft. Stonebwoy

One Corner—Patapaa ft. Ras Cann & Mr Loyalty

Pressure B3fa Wo – Dem Tinz

Ak3somorshi – Gasmilla

4 – Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year

Gringo – Shatta Wale

My Own – Samini

Bawasaaba – Stonebwoy

Rewind – Mzvee

5 – Gospel Artiste of the Year

Joyce Blessing

Patience Nyarko

Joe Mettle

Celestine Donkor

Nacee

Empress Gifty Osei

Ernest Opoku

6 – Highlife Artiste of the Year

Wutah

KiDi

Kuami Eugene

Kumi Guitar

King Promise

Nero X

Ebo Taylor

Pat Thomas

7 – Reggae / Dancehall Artiste of the Year

Shatta Wale

Ebony

Stonebwoy

Samini

Mzvee

Rocky Duwani

8 – Best Music Video of the Year

Gringo by Shatta Wale – Sesan, Film Factory

Betweener by Kumi Guitar – Director Abass, Zylofon Media

Selfish by King Promise – Vertex

My Girl by B4Bonah ft. King Promise – David Nicol-Sey, North Production

Obi Agyi Obi Girl by Captain Planet ft. Kofi Kinaata – GYO Gyimah, Phamous Philms

Man’s Not Hot by Big Shaq – Marv Brown

Pushing Up by NSG ft Not3s – Kevin Hudson

On the Floor by Reggie ‘N’ Bollie – Labi

Blinded By Your Grace by Stormzy – Nez

Check (with Raye) by Kojo Funds – Meji Alabi

9 – Hiplife Artiste of the Year

Yaa Pono

R2Bees

Captain Planet

Sarkodie

VVIP

Gasmilla

10 – Best Male Vocalist

Joe Mettle – Bo No Nii

King Promise – Selfish

KiDi- Odo

Kuami Eugene – Angela

Mugeez (R2Bees) – Over

Samini – My Own

Kumi Guitar – Betweener

Afriyie (Wutah) – Bronya

11 – Best Female Vocalist

Adina – Makoma

NanaYaa – My Hunny

Becca – You and I

Efya – Love

Mzvee – Bright Lights

Patience Nyarko – Obi Nyanime

Ebony – Aseda

12 – Best Group of the Year

VVIP

R2Bees

Wutah

13 – Best Rapper of the Year

Obibini

Sarkodie

Strongman

Kwesi Arthur

Flowking Stone

Yaa Pono

Shaker

14 – Best collaboration of the Year

Bo Noo Ni— Joe Mettle ft. Luigi Maclean

Sing My Name remix— Mzvee ft.Patoranking

Jennifer Lomotey— Kurl Songx ft. Sarkodie

Obi Agye Obi Girl— Captain Planet ft Kofi Kinata

Obia Wone Master – Yaa Pono ft. Stonebwoy

Obi Nyanime – Patience Nyarko ft. Bro Sammy

15 – Best New Artiste of the Year

Kurl Songx

KiDi

Kuami Eugene

Kwesi Arthur

16 – Song of the Year

Joe Mettle – Bo Noo Nii ft. Luigi Maclean

King Promise – Selfish

Patapaa – One Corner ft. Ras Cann & Mr Loyalty

Ebony – Aseda

Ebony – Date ur Fada

Kuami Eugene – Angela

KiDi – Odo

Patience Nyarko – Obi Nyanime ft. Bro Sammy

Captain Planet – Obi Agyi Obi Girl ft. Kofi Kinaata

Wutah – Bronya

17 – Artiste of the Year

Ebony

Shatta Wale

Stonebwoy

KiDi

King Promise

Kuame Eugene

Patience Nyarko

18 – African Artiste of the Year

Davido

Wizkid

Too Fan

Cassper Nyovest

Nasty C

Tiwa Savage

Olamide

Mayorkun

Mr Eazi

19 – Uncovered Artiste of the Year

Kelvyn Boy

Dope Nation

Kwasi Gem

Mikey Benz

Ayesem

Nana Danso

Mizter Okyere

20 – Producer/ Sound Engineer of the Year

WillisBeatz

Kaywa

Killbeatz

Dr. Ray Beats

Danny Beatz

Mix Master Garzy

Streetbeatz

UK CATEGORIES

21 – Best DJ – UK

DJ Billy

DJ Snypa

DJ Nore

DJ P Montana

DJ Fiifi

DJ Invisible

The PM

DJ Sawa

22 – UK Based Uncovered Artiste of the Year

Young Cissey

A4

Goldkay

MC Big Phil

Ras King Bobo

Wizl

23 – UK Based Afrobeats Artiste of The Year

NSG

Kwamz & Flava

Goldkay

Mista Silva

GB

Geo Wellington

Eugy

Atumpan

24 – UK Based Artiste of the Year

Headie One

Abra Cadabra

Kojey Radical

Juls

P Montana

Michael Dapaah

Kojo Funds

Stormzy

67

Reggie N Bollie

25 – Best UK Based Afro-Pop Artiste

Reggie N Bollie

Eugy

Kojo Funds

Kwamz and Flava

GB

Jaij Holland

Stana kicks

Wavey and Star Vicy

26 – UK Based Ghanaian International Artiste

Stormzy

Michael Dapaah

Reggie N Bollie

Lethal Bizzle

Fuse ODG

27 – UK Based Gospel Song of the Year

Yaw Boateng ft. Obaapa Christy – Onyame Gya [Fire of God]

Esther Cee – Nyame Do

Maa Fausty – Beauty Is Obedient

PK Boadi – Me Paa Me Ni

Daniel Appiah Adu – Yesu Aye

Bishop Mary Frimpongmaa – Nyankopon Ya Kessie

Gifty Amoako – Draw Me Near Oh Lord

Nana Awura Ama Lydia – Adom Bi

28 – UK Based New Gospel Artiste of the Year

Alice McKenzie

Maame Kuukua

Emmanuel Smith

Charlotte Appiah

Sandra Asante

Minister Ike

Mavis Osaah Poku

29 – UK Based Gospel Artiste of the Year

Yaw Boateng

Esther Cee

Lady Eva

Daniel Appiah Adu

Gifty Amoako

Golden Gate Singers

Nana Awura Ama Lydia

30 – Ghanaian Traditional / Cultural Act:

King Ayisoba

Kakatsitsi, Master Drummers from Ghana

Dela Botri and Hewale Sounds

Amamre Cultural Troupe

Atongo Zimba

Wiyaala

Sherifa Gunu

31 – Best Ghanaian International Touring Act:

King Ayisoba

Kakatsitsi Master Drummers from Ghana

Rocky Dawuni

Pat Thomas

Ebo Taylor

KyeKyeKu

Afromoses

StoneBwoy

Family Of The Late Ebony Reigns Extend Their Gratitude To Ghanaians

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The family of late dancehall star, Ebony Reigns, have expressed their profound gratitude to the entire Ghanaian society.

The family is thanking Ghanaians for mourning with them throughout the death, funeral and final rites for their beloved kinship.

Nana Opoku Kwarteng, father of the late music icon spoke on behalf of the bereaved family.

According to him, they were overwhelmed by the massive support and encouragement by all manner of people in the country.

Nana Opoku Kwarteng was speaking on Suncity Radio with Melvina Frimpong Manso over the weekend.

“Our politicians, technocrats, the clergy, musicians, footballers, the media, students and even children of Ghana, as well as the general public, demonstrated their love for the person and works of Priscilla Nana Hemaa Opoku Kwarteng, even in her demise, we are very thankful and grateful to all,” he said.

Meanwhile, the late Ebony became the first female to win the ‘Artiste of the Year’ award at the recently held Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

She also won two other awards; Afro Pop song of the year and Album of the year. Her Manager Bullet, also won Song writer of the year award with Maame Hw3.

Ebony’s Management Neglected Her – Ebony’s Father

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Nana Opoku Kwarteng, father of the late Dancehall musician Ebony Reigns, has been making some shocking revelations after his daughter’s burial.

A few days ago, he revealed that Ebony was molested by Bullet, her manager.

However, today, he’s accusing the whole management team of negligence which has eventually led to the death of his beloved daughter.

According to him, Ebony management team’s failure to monitor her movement was a clear dereliction of duty.

He added that they should have known her location and itinerary at every point in time and should have stopped her from embarking a journey at that late hour.

Ebony, born Priscilla Opoku Kwaerteng died in a road accident on the Kumasi–Sunyani road on February 8. In her company were her driver, her friend, Franky Kuri, and a Military Man, Atsu Vondee, who was said to be her bodyguard.

Unfortunately, all passengers perished when their jeep collided with a VIP bus heading towards Sunyani from Kumasi. Only the driver survived.

After her death, reports later stated that Ebony traveled without the consent of her team management.

But Ebony’s father, Nana Opoku Kwarteng in an interview on Peace FM says he blames the management for not keeping track of her movement.

Nana Opoku maintained that  he’s grateful to Ebony’s management for unearthing her talent and making her a star. However, in his perspective, they woefully failed in doing a good job. He said that his daughter had no right to make that trip without permission from her management.

Ebony’s father’s speech;

“Nana Hemaa (Ebony) traveled very late in the night when Bullet (her manager) was abroad, according to him. A good management team handling a 21 year old super star should have taken good care of her. Somebody should have been with her on that journey, somebody should have corrected her as she shouldn’t have made that journey on her own. That is proper management, Ghanaians take things too easy. There’s more to the word management, I’m not being ungrateful but management should not be only about the music aspect of the artiste.

“When you’re managing someone, the person’s movement and all that concerns her is your concern. You don’t care the strength of that person, you take the decision for the person that’s why you are the manager. You’ve taken her from nowhere and you made her a star, if you’re her manager then your concern couldn’t have been only the music aspect.

“As a father I did my bit, I expected management to do their part. The bit about my daughter embarking on that journey, means someone failed woefully in doing his job, she didn’t have that right to say she was traveling to visit her mother without any management member knowing or accompanying her. Management should have arranged that journey and make sure she was safe.”

The Money I Made From My Daughter’s Funeral Is Very Small, I Want More – Ebony’s Father

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Nana Opoku Kwarteng, father of the late dancehall star, Ebony Reigns has disclosed that he wishes he could get more of the money than he has received so far from his daughter’s funeral.

Mr. Opoku made this shocking revelation during an interview with Peace FM’s  Kwame Aboagye.

Akwasi Aboagye during the course of the interview asked him if he’s made enough after the funeral of her daughter.

However, Nana Opoku responded that the money he has so far made from Ebony’s funeral is not enough.

According to him, his daughter Ebony was priceless and that he wishes he could get more.

He added that his doors are still open for more.

“The money I got from Ebony‘s funeral is not worth it. My daughter is priceless. I wish I could get more than that all because my daughter is priceless so with that my doors are open for more.” Nana Opkou Kwarteng said.

He also added that he is waiting to receive some money from Bullet (Ebony’s manager). This he said is because he heard his daughter made some money from Youtube and other portals.

Some Ghanaians have however expressed their utmost disappointment in the bereaved father due to his comments. Many cannot fathom why he had to pass such comment after all the gargantuan donations during the funeral.

 

Arrest And Torture Ebony’s Driver, That’s The Only Way He’ll Confess – Osofo Obotuo

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Some believe that accidents do happen and are ubiquitous, hence matters should be laid to rest as she’s already gone.

Others on the other hand believe that there’s a mystery behind the accident and eventually her death. These people  are therefore of the view that the police needs to carry out further investigations for justice to prevail.

Especially considering the fact that the vehicle she was traveling with was damaged beyond recognition. And also that all the other occupants in the car died except the driver, who escaped with just a minor injury.

We’re talking about none other than the late dancehall diva, Ebony Reigns, born Priscilla Opoku Agyemang.

It’s in line with this that the Leader and Founder of ‘In Him Is Life Church International’ (I.H.I.L.C.I.), Rev. Isaac Opoku popularly known as Sofo Obotuo is calling on the police to with immediate effect arrest Ebony’s driver.

Sofo Obotuo strongly opines that the mere fact that driver escaped without any severe injuries in the accident that claimed three lives makes him a major suspect.

He further stated that all the prophecies surrounding Ebony’s death are fake. Adding that her death only boils down to carelessness of the driver.

Osofo Obotuo made these comments in an interview on Kofi TV. He further asserted that the driver should therefore be arrested and tortured. According to him, that’s the only way he(the driver) will confess for the truth to come to light. Osofo Obotuo therefore insists that Ebony’s driver should be arrested and interrogated.

According to him;

“Let’s not dwell on the prophecies to let some people who acted carelessly go free. The driver should be arrested.

He is a primary suspect. Even the one who was seated behind you died; not even a scar on your skin. It’s either he has a spiritual backing or he opened the gate and jumped off…

It is possible someone paid him to kill Ebony. Who recorded Vicky Hammah and leaked the tape? Was it not her driver?” …he asked.

If the driver is arrested and tortured, we will get the real story of Ebony’s death than the so-called prophecies.

Whoever claims to have prophesied Ebony’s death should be arrested and interrogated. It is high time we did that. All the prophecies are false…

I’m saying so because what would they have said if Ebony were in Japan? God reveals to redeem so you even don’t need to tell the person. You can intercede. It is your job.” He said.