Tuesday 8 December 2015

Rocky Dawuni Becomes First Ghanaian Grammy Awards Nominee

Ghanaian Reggae musician Rocky Dawuni has made history and a huge statement in the Ghana music cycles after he was nominated for the 58th Grammy Awards to be held in February 2016.

Rocky Dawuni becomes the first Ghanaian to receive a Grammy nomination after the nominations were announced over the weekend.
Dawuni's latest album "Branches of of the Same Tree" which he recently launch and some few days ago had a mega concept received nomination in the Best Reggae Album category and will be competing with Morgan Heritage, Jah Cure, Barrington Levy, and Luciano for the top most award.

Speaking on Starr Fm an Accra based radio station, Grammy Award nominee, Rocky Dawuni said his nomination is a testament to the musical ingenuity of Ghanaian artistes.

“This shows that Ghanaian music has come of age as a global force to reckon…It’s a testament that all the work we’ve done to bring our music to the world has yielded results”.

He continues, "I didn’t get there just by myself I was inspired by a lot of Ghanaian musicians whose work became an embodiment of who I am now.”

In recognition of the highlife and hiplife musicians he listen to, Dawuni said “this award is to honour all the work that they have done and continue to do. “It’s a good day for Ghana and Ghanaian music.”

He added, “I never made records for awards…but then again I knew that at some point people who discern and value good work are going to recognize you.”

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Friday 4 December 2015

Bisa Kdei "Mansa" Rules

The song which is less than 6 months old has been able to penetrate into all the corners of Ghana's map; from the Urban to the Rural citizens of the country, thus, making the number of views on YouTube an impressive one.

On August 19th, Black Legendary Music Crew released the music video for Mansa, and in 3 months, the song has gotten over 1 million views on YouTube.

For the record, this is the first time in Ghana's music industry for a song by any Ghanaian based musician to hit over a million views within 3 months.

The music video, which was directed by Xbillz Ebenezer features actress Benedicta Gafah, who posed as the Beautiful Mansa Bisa Kdei is singing for. Barba Shai and the Smart Dance Crew gave us some exciting dance moves while comic actor, Funny Face cracks our ribs with his funny moves.

The MANSA video, which is at variance with the usual videos performed by Bisa Kdei, has modern classic scenes, which depicts a versatile Bisa Kdei, who has shifted from his traditional way of music videos.

“MANSA” was produced by Bisa Kdei and Kaywa and forms part of a yet-to-be-released album by the contemporary hi-life singer.

Bisa Kdei titles his upcoming album BreakThrough and so far, two songs from the album have been made available to the public - these include, Mansa and Brother Brother.

Brother Brother on the other hand is also gaining attention, enjoying massive airplay as well as topping music charts since its release a month ago.

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2016 AMVCAs Nominees Announcement

Preparations for the fourth edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) kicks into yet another gear as nominees are announced on Friday, 11 December 2015. DStv and GOtv audiences should tune in to catch the announcement which airs on all Africa Magic channels at 21:30 CAT. Public voting opens immediately after the announcement and closes on the 26th of February, 2016.

The Nominee Announcement, which will be hosted by ace Kenyan broadcaster Larry Madowo and popular Nigerian comedienne Chigurl, is once again brought to viewers across the continent by Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice and the headline sponsor, Amstel Malta.

The Director, M-Net (West) Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said: “We are pleased to invite our viewers to tune in as Africa Magic announces nominees for the 2016 AMVCAs. The AMVCAs remain the most important celebration of film and television talent across Africa, and for the 2016 edition we have received over 2,500 entries. Everyone is undoubtedly excited and I urge viewers to tune in as we find out those who made the final cut.”

Since the maiden edition in 2013, the AMVCAs have celebrated the contributions of African filmmakers, actors and technicians to the success of the continent’s film and television industry. With the fourth edition, which is scheduled to hold in March 2016, viewers can expect to see awards in categories ranging from acting, directing to scriptwriting and cinematography, to newly announced categories like the Best Movie for West Africa, Best Movie for East Africa, and Best Movie for Southern Africa.

To find out more about the AMVCAs and all the nominees for the 2016 edition, remember to tune in to any Africa Magic channel on DStv and GOtv on Friday, the 11th of December at 21:30 CAT.
Credit: AMVCAs

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Thursday 3 December 2015

Bisa Kdei, Sarkodie, Efya, Kaakie, MzVee Nominated For 2016 KORA AWARDS

Ghanaian multi award winning highlife sensation Bisa Kdei has been nominated for the 2016 KORA AWARDS. Bisa Kdei who is currently having the most popular song in Ghana today titled, "Mansa" has been nominated in the Best Male Artist West Africa Category.

The Brother Brother hit maker will have to battle Flavour and Davido from Nigeria, Nelson Feritas from Cape Verde, Serge from Cote d'Ivoire and Atumpan from Ghana to win the award.

Bisa Kdei is in a strong position to win the category especially with his song "Mansa" which goes beyond the borders of Ghana.

In other nominations, Ghanaian award winning rapper Sarkodie received two nominations. He was nominated for the Best Collaboration category and Best HipPop category.

Dancehall female songstress, MzVee has also receive a nomination in the Best Urban Category.

Sensational female vocalist Efya has also been nominated for the Best Female West Africa category.

Dancehall sensation, Kaakie have all received nomination for the Most Promising Female Artist Africa category.

We wish all the nominees the best and we say bring the awards home. 

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Wednesday 2 December 2015

Mariah Carey Rushed to the Hospital

There seems to be a virus going around Hollywood. Mariah Carey is the latest celeb to get benched by a bad case of the flu. In fact, the singer's condition is so bad she's been rushed to the hospital in New York City.

According to TMZ, Mimi is hooked up to IVs and is being "pumped full of fluids and vitamins" to help rid her body of the nasty illness. According to the site, she started feeling ill after her appearance at Pier 1 on Tuesday night, and by Wednesday it was so bad that her team hauled her into the emergency room. 

Mimi is scheduled to perform at Hot 97's "Hot for the Holidays" concert on Saturday night. Hopefully doctors will give her the all-clear to hit the stage this weekend!

Credit: bet.com

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Nana Aba Swerves Multimedia For Gh One TV

Nana Aba Anamoah has been trending via the various social media handles because many would like to know where exactly she will be heading after her resignation from TV3.

In the early hours of yesterday, many online news porters reported she is heading to Multimedia Group's Joy News TV and their radio station, Joy Fm.
Surprisingly, Ghana woke up this morning to hear the negotiations has gone bad and that the news anchor will not be heading to Multimedia any more. 

Studio360gh has followed keenly to the developments and can say on authority that, Nana Aba Anamoah is heading to the newly acquired Television station GhOneTV by the Excellence In Broadcasting Networks (EIB Networks).
Though many predicted this, it looked as impossible as at yesterday.

GhOne Tv is set roll out their official programs come December 14th, 2015.

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Thursday 26 November 2015

Shocking Revelations: The Story of a Man Who is a Slave since Birth

I don't get it! I just don't get it! How can a people hate themselves so much that they allow themselves to imbibe theories that cast aspersions at their history, their origin and their ancestors?

Being called Nze, Ozo, Ichie, Nana, Lolo, is so wrong, but you are happy to be called Knight, Sir, Count, Countess. The Oba of Benin or Asantehene cannot touch you or bless you, but you are happy to be Knighted by the Queen of England. Corporate has stopped meaning "to be business-like in your outlook" and now means wearing a suit even under the hottest weather conditions of Sub-Saharan Africa. 

Table etiquette is when you avoid the barbaric behavior of eating with your bare hands/fingers, and not talking while you are on the dining table. Yet they say that most of the biggest business deals of the 21st century have been sealed over meals - No be talk dem go talk to seal am?

To drink palmwine is a sin but red wine (which contains as much as 15% alcohol) is used for communion, while the hypocrites and the ignorant happily lift up holy hands half drunk.

You say that couples who have been married under the custom of their people are living in sin because they have not gone to perform a 5,000 to 10,000 dollar ritual typical of another man's culture?
 Barney, elf and fairy godmother are learning tools, but the masquerade from your village is an occultic symbol.
 You celebrate Xmas but you cannot and will not celebrate the new yam festival. Now Halloween has been celebrated in Ghana for the 4th consecutive year...

How long o Africa?! How long?! How long will you diss the history and achievements of your fathers? When will you stop making yourselves second class?

If there's anything that is meant to be corrected, let us correct it. But stop acting like our ancestors were failures.
We need ‪#‎RevivalInTheLand‬! ‪#‎Stillgrowing‬

By:  Ogochukwu Nweke

Hope you met the man under slavery?
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Wednesday 25 November 2015

Reader's Mail: X Factor “JOKES” turned “UNDERDOGS”

“JOKES” so they say but one cannot deny the fact that Reggie N Bollie formally Men on Point are slowly but surely making strides in the X Factor fraternity. Since their appearance on the X Factor stage, I have heard a lot of people including CELEBRITIES like Chantelle, Caroline and Jessica on their CELEBRITY FUN ZONE platform and others on different platforms call them “JOKES” of this year’s competition.
But after watching their performances I beg to differ. They might not be the best of singers I agree, but do they have the X Factor? In my view, YES they do.

I have always known Reggie Zippy as one Ghanaian artiste with a very unique voice and strong presence. And for his group mate Bollie, it’s all about the crazy dance moves and the fun he attach to his craft. One can’t deny the fact that they are on the lips and pages of every Ghanaian and blogger I know and even the international media is blowing up on the duo for the fun, passion and energy they brought up on the X Factor stage. Call me weird! But funny enough I saw what the X Factor judges saw in them as I watched their auditions; that is, something DIFFERENT. Period!

Over the years, I have followed X Factor for sometime and I will admit that I don’t always agree with some of their decisions but for a group or individual to make it to the live shows after all the stages they have to pass through, I think we should cut them some slag, applaud and support our own.  We say this lot of times “Support our Own” and it’s becoming a CLICHÉ but it is the fact. Groups like FIFTH HARMONY and LITTLE MIX who were all put together after not qualifying earlier-on during audition stage, later on became UNDERDOGS of the competition and went on to WIN.

So can the “UNDERDOGS” Reggie N Bollie win? Call me crazy but WHY NOT! These entertainers are testing new waters and we sit here and claim they are “jokes” just because some international media outlets think so or what they are attempting is out of the status quo. Let’s not be stereotypical because in one way or another, not everyone will put the name of Ghana out there by winning a BET AWARD or smuggle NARCOTICS. So the least we can do is support since I know Ghanaians are allergic to VOTING!

Are they ready for the LIVE SHOWS? I think YES. All you need for a show like X Factor is “the X factor” passion and talent. And I think Reggie N Bollie  aka Menn on Point got it!

Sender: Janny Osei
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Tuesday 24 November 2015

Tourism Dev’t Fund accrues GH₵15.4m

The Ministry of Tourism is reporting that remittances into the country’s Tourism Development Fund have accrued to the sum of GH₵15,498,860.78.

The sector Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu Agyare, who briefed Parliament about the status of the Tourism Development Fund in Accra on Tuesday, said the amount was recorded from November 2012 to October 31, 2015.

She told members that in order to rake in more money for the State, the process of certification for the 1% Tourism Levy and its scope in now being expanded to cover all the enterprises that have been enumerated in a Schedule to the Act 817, 2011.
Measures, she said, have also been put in place to ensure that all the certificated enterprises, mandated to charge and collect the 1% Tourism Levy are complying and making accurate and full disclosure into the Fund.

She was reponsding to a question posed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh on how much has accrued into the Tourism Development Fund from October 2012 to date.
The 1% Tourism Levy, as embodied in the Tourism Act (Act 817) became operation following the enactment of the Legislative Instrument (L.I. 2185,2012).

The process began with progressive registration and certification of accommodation and catering establishments in phases after a nationwide stakeholder engagement to sensitize them on the 1% Toursim Levy in October 2012.

By: Kasapafmonline.com
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Official: Adele Breaks *NSYNC's Single-Week U.S. Album Sales Record

It’s confirmed. Adele’s 25 has broken the single-week U.S. album sales record, according to Nielsen Music.

After processing the first sales reports from Monday, Nov. 23, the album has already sold at least 2,433,000 in pure album sales in slightly more than three days. That sum beats the single-week record for an album since Nielsen began tracking sales in 1991, set by *NSYNC’s No Strings Attached, when it debuted with 2,416,000 in the week ending March 26, 2000.

Nielsen Music began tracking point-of-sale music purchases in 1991. Prior to 1991, there was no authoritative music sales tracking service in the U.S. and thus, it was mostly unknown how many copies of an album or song/single were sold in a single week.

''25'' was released on Nov. 20 through XL/Columbia Records. Yesterday (Nov. 23), Nielsen reported that 25 had sold at least 2.3 million copies in its first three days of release (through Nov. 22).
With more than three days left in the sales tracking week (as it ends at the close of business on Thursday, Nov. 26), the sales figure for 25 will grow larger. Presently, industry forecasters suggest the album could finish the week with 2.9 million sold. Billboard is scheduled to report 25's debut week sales on Sunday, Nov. 29, once Nielsen has finished processing its weekly data.

Source: Billboard.com

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Monday 23 November 2015

Adele's New album "25" sells 2.3million copies in 3 days

Adele’s third album, 25, is more than likely going to smash the single-week sales record for an album after selling 2.3 million copies in its first three days of release, according to Nielsen Music. Its updated one-week forecast: 2.9 million.

Billboard reports that 25’s three-day bow marks only the second time an album has sold over 2 million copies in a single week since Nielsen Music began tracking sales in 1991. Once again: 25 passed 2 million sold in not just one week, but three days.

The single-week sales record is currently held by *N SYNC, whose No Strings Attached moved 2.41 million copies in its debut sales week in 2000. Adele is about to make the best-selling boy band say “Bye, Bye, Bye” to one of its biggest chart feats.

Since 25 was released on Friday (for sale, not for streaming), Adele has appeared on Saturday Night Live, and been parodied by Saturday Night Live. Meanwhile, “Hello” remains No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart for a fourth straight week
Credit: fuse.tv
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Friday 20 November 2015

John Dumelo spotted on the NDC campaign train

Award-winning Ghanaian movie star John Dumelo was conspicuously visible at the Jubilee Park in the Volta region as supporters of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) gathered to round off a campaign dubbed: “Changing Lives, Transforming Ghana.”

The “Adams Apples” star was spotted on national television sitting with the top guns of the ruling party as sitting president John Dramani Mahama rallies support at the NDC ‘World Bank’ ahead of a nationwide 
parliamentary and presidential primaries Saturday, November 21.

Unlike his colleague actor and comedian Papa Nii, who was draped in a Mahama T-shirt with a white trouser to match, Dumelo was in a smart informal outfit but with a miniature NDC flag in hand waving at the cheery crowd.

Dumelo, who is a philanthropist, has a soft spot for the ruling NDC. He did a radio commercial for the party ahead of the 2012 elections. In May, this year, he hinted he will be joining the campaign trail of the party in a statement clarifying an interview he granted Starr 103.5FM.
“Yes I did a tv commercial for the NDC in 2012 because I loved the message they preached. I must state here that it was purely voluntary. I wasn’t paid for that and I wasn’t expected to be paid for that. I did it for the love of the country.

“I also said on starr fm that if in 2016, any party preaches what will benefit the country I won’t mind joining that bandwagon. Be it NPP, Cpp or PPP.”
Entertainment pundits have predicted the screen god will one day run on the ticket of the NDC as a parliamentarian and might be using his intermittent appearances at such gatherings to whip up support.

Source: Ghana/starrfmonline.com
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Ohemaa Mercy Releases official Logo Ahead Of Album Release Date

Holy Ghost filled gospel minister, Ohemaa Mercy has officially unveiled the “Ohemaa Mercy Ministries” logo ahead of her sixth studio album, “Aforebo”.
The beautifully designed logo comes with two Royal Eagles firmly grasping a Vase wearing “The Crown of Royalty”. The “OM”, an abbreviation for Ohemaa Mercy is captured in the bosom of the Vase representing Anointing Oil.
The sixth studio album of the multiple award-winning gospel musician, “Aforebo” will be out before the end of November this year.
Ohemaa Mercy with support from her ministry in the year 2015 hosted several events to win souls for Christ. “Tehillah Experience 2015”, “Praise Break 2015” campus tour among other events served as means through which the “Wofiri Mu” singer led people to worship and sing praises to the Most High.

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Wednesday 18 November 2015

Oprah Winfrey & Shonda Rhimes Reveal Why They Never Got Married

Oprah Winfrey has built a worldwide reputation for not just being the queen of talk shows, but also a female entrepreneur and media mogul worth billions of dollars.
Shonda Rhimes gained popularity for writing hit TV shows such as Scandal, How To get Away With Murder, Grey’s Anatomy and a few others.

In a TV interview called Supersoul Sunday, these two media icons sat down to talk about their success and why they chose to stay unmarried for all these years.
Oprah, 61, has had a life partner for 29 years. In the interview, she said that she always liked the idea of being married, but when her partner Stedman Graham asked her to marry him, it dawned on her that marriage wasn’t for her.

She explained further saying that in 1993 when they were supposed to get married, she was writing a book. So Stedman said he didn’t want his wedding to be interrupted by all the attention from her book, so he postponed the wedding, and till today, the topic of marriage has never come up again between them again.

According to Shonda, 45, though millions of women aspire to marriage, she has never wanted to get married. The mother of three admitted to enjoying dating but as for marriage, it’s a no-no for her. “I don’t want a husband in my house,” she said.
Source: Huffington Post
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Adele Denies Beyonce Collabo Turn down

Days after she dropped her smash hit single Hello,BET and International Business Times reported thatAdele turned down a collaboration request posed to her by Beyoncé.

But yesterday, in a conversation with Beats 1 radio show‘s Zane Lowe, the British singer set the record straight by saying that it would be pure sacrilege to turn down a possible collaboration with Queen Bey.

“Just to clear up, I would never be so disrespectful,” Adele said. “I would never disrespect her like that. I’m such a fan, oh my god!”

The ‘When We Were Young’ singer went on to name the artists who she will never refuse an opportunity to work with, insisting that her number one is Beyonce. “Queen Bey till the day I die,” she said.

Source: Vanity Fair/Twitter

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Akon to Receive Advocate of the Year Award

Senegalese-American rapper, Akon (real name Aliuane Damala Badara Thiam) has been selected to receive the Advocate of the Year award at the upcoming African Diaspora Awards 2015.

The 42-year old singer will be honoured for his solar power initiative, Akon Lighting Africa, which aims to bring electricity to millions of African households with solar energy.

Akon launched the project last year with partners Samba Bathily and  Thione Niang and so far, the initiative has operations in 11 nations, including Guinea Conakry, Senegal, Mali, Niger, Benin and Sierra Leone.‎ 

The African Diaspora Awards is aimed at celebrating exemplary individuals who have made a significant difference in the African community in the United States. The award ceremony will be holding on the 21st of November.

source: Facebook

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Thursday 22 October 2015

I am Still with TV3 - Nana Aba Anamoah

Nana Aba Anamoah, the popular newscaster suspended from air by her employers TV3 has denied online reports of her leaving the television station after her suspension.

Rumours via social media and online potters since last week indicate Nana Aba Anamoah has left the television station for the new take over management and ownership GH one TV soon to be named Starr TV by the Excellence in Broadcasting Network Group.

In a short interview via phone according to Graphic Showbiz, Nana Aba Anamoah has denied the rumour and confirmed she is still with TV3.

Three weeks ago, Nana Anamoah was suspended by her employers in a press release for her photo shopped postings made via her twitter handles.

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Vybrant Faya's award was given to Joyce Blessings because we refuse to pay – Manager

Entertainment critic, Mr. Logic has alleged on Pluzz FM's entertainment show AM Pluzz hosted by Sammy Flex that Mercury Quaye, organizer of Ghana DJ Awards gave Joyce Blessing an award Vybrant Faya was supposed to win.

According to him, Vybrant Faya lost the award after his management which is part it refused to pay GHC15,000 to Mercury Quaye.

“He requested 15,000 from the team and because we didn’t pay he gave the award to Joyce Blessing. He also requested we pay for the lights Vybrant Faya will use to perform.  If Joyce and her management are listening, that award doesnt belong to them.”


This GHC15,000 according Logic was supposed to pave way for Vybrant Faya to win DJ Song of the Year which was eventually won by Joyce Blessing.

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Tuesday 20 October 2015

Ofori Amponsah stole "Alewa" song - Andy of Mentor fame

Andy of mentor 1 fame has claimed that Ofori Amponsah’s trending song ‘Alewa’ is a copyrighted song he composed.

He disclosed to Sammy Flex on Pluzz FM Tuesday, that he was advised by the producer to feature a popular high life singer to sing the chorus.

According to Andy, he thought of featuring his colleague Okuraseni Samuel but later called Ghanaian High Life artiste, Kofi Nti, who urged him to change some lyrics in the songs which he refused.

He said all efforts to get Kofi Nti to feature on the said song proved futile, so Andy recorded and mastered the song and handed it over to his producer.

The mentor 1 first runner – up revealed that Kofi Nti later called on phone to have a discussion with him but could not turn up until he heard Ofori Amponsah release similar song titled ‘Alewa’.

 “The song ‘Alewa’ was produced by NADACO in Kumasi. My producer told me the music sounded like Hi-life so I should feature a popular Hi-life singer to sing the chorus version.”

“I had first considered to feature my mentor colleague, Okuraseni Samuel but later told popular Hi-Life singer, Kofi Nti and he advised me to change some lyrics in the song but I declined. He told me to wait for him at the studio which he never showed up at Taifa PI Studio.”

“He later called me on phone to meet him to discuss something with me but told him I’m done with the song until I recently heard that Ofori Amponsah has released similar song with same titled ‘Alewa’.”


Kofi Nti responded the allegation insisting he had never given out lyrics of Andy’s ‘Alewa’ song to Ofori Amponsah but only advised him to change some portion of the song.

By: Kasapafmonline.com/Ghana

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The "Sharp Teeth" of a False "Love & Marriage" Singing Repairer

I have a dream sorry not that of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I meant l had a dream. A dream where ArchBishop Nicholas Duncan Williams has returned to his wee smoking and stealing habits claiming when he smokes, he will encourage the legalization of "weed". 
 I had a dream where Pastor Mensah Otabil has returned to his old ways with the excuse that, he finds it more difficult to do the work of God than the teaching of God's word. 
I had a dream where Bishop Charles Agin Asare has given out his Perez Dome to be use to host circular music shows with the excuse that, he wants to preach about love to the world because the Bible is full of love. Interestingly, on the night of the show in the dream, Pastor "Alewa" was performing on stage with some hot girls dancing and romancing him on stage.

Otilo, l was shocked in the dream and prayed in dream it should be a dream and not real. I opened my eyes and with a big shout like that of Samini's "buwy" only to notice it was a dream. I turned on the radio to be sure of myself and loo and behold, one of the names, did not return to his Godly ways but rather got sank in the dream into the real world. Pastor Alewa, missed his flight back to his Godly ways and landed in the lands of the dream. 

At the age of 14, my dad who is a marriage counsellor and a Presbyterian started educating me on sex. One fundamental statement l remember emphatically everytime he was about to introduce a new topic was, "never ever have sex until marriage. As you grow, there maybe a time you may fail to resist as human. When you try every means of resistance and you fail, make sure you don't impregnate any lady if you are not married to her. So in short, try and always resist for that will always make you the true man you want to be. Remember, it is not acceptable per the beliefs we belong which is Christianity and again our society". I have kept this advice till date though l know l failed on some occasions.
Otilo, l never knew some Pastors or better Prophets actually endorse impregnating women if you've not married them ooo. Recently, a media colleague sent me an audio to download and help promote via our media platforms. I patiently downloaded this audio with my hard earned data. To be sure of what l was about to help promote, l listened to the song carefully to prevent me going against work policies and ethics.
Otilo, the first voice l heard was that of multi award winner rapper, Sarkodie and his lyrics spoke opposite of what my father has taught me from the age of 14. I just shake my head and smiled and the next thing l heard was the voice of a man who was a good highlife musician who came to tell the world he has being called by God to do His work and so he is a Prophet. If only he said he was a Prophet, l won't have being hurt but went further to establish a church with a congregation size of about a hundred l hear.
Otilo, this is the same man l saw laying hands on people in photos in his white jacket with a red inner long sleeve shirt and a semi "ponkijoe" hair cut. I am very sure he might have prophesized into the lives of many people from the look of the pictures.
When l heard his voice Otilo, l thought he was going to educate or correct Sarkodie but he rather seasoned Sarkodie's lyrics with his voice and polished it like a sand paper on a gourd ready to be divided into a calabash for Hajia Maamuna to use in selling "koko and koose" at the junction where we meet every Saturday morning after our football match.

The highlife turned Man of God with a self title Prophet, after seasoning asked a lady in the song to be his queen of Sheebah.
I beg ooo Otilo, who was Queen of Sheebah in the Bible or she is just an illusion to enable someone put lyrics together? Anyways, he further classically wrapped the whole song with a local name given to a toffee we use to eat when we were children in a black and white color (don't know if MJ took some to be able to sing his hit song "Black and White" back in the days) and some in multi color. After listening to the song, l just decided to find out why the-repented - self acclaimed - you turned highlife singer - curved Prophet and reversed "Love Singer" cum "Marriage Repairer" decided to return to highlife?

Otilo, l followed him from Pluzz FM with Sammy Flex to Starr fm with Bola Ray to Happy Fm with Dr. Cann and finally with Kwesi Aboagye on Peace fm but instead of getting answers, frankly, l'm only getting a man who needs a whole crusade to make me understand what he is claiming to be the pacesetter of. From circular to Prophet to Circular and he says, he wants to be the pacesetter? (What a wow!!?...in Kalybos voice).

Now imagine this Otilo, the cameras follow you everywhere you go. You travel the world at any point in time at the expense of others. When you cough, it is news. You have all the ladies at your disposal. You have people who will clean your vomits just so they can get "noko fiooo" (token). You are allowed to enter high profile gatherings. You are a role model to some people and those people will fight for you at any given time. In fact, when you cheat the people you are working with, they don't talk because your voice goes far and wider than them. Simply put, you are a mini "god" in town. Then all of a sudden, you wake up one day with that burning desire to serve God in all holiness and you immediately jump into the market square to announce your resignation from what make you the "mini god". 
Otilo, you then tried to do same in a different way but this time, you never had the luxury like it use to be. The most painful thing is, you attend your own trainer's birthday party and people just by pass you like you don't exist until a few noticed your presence and start to hug and shake you. Otilo, be frank with me, won't you quit this new one and simply go back to what gave you all those attention because it hurts?
Well l'm not saying that is why he has dropped his white jacket and red long sleeve inner shirt and Prophet title to return to "Mr. All 4 Real. At the name mention "All 4 Real", l ask, who is for real here? Him or God? Hmmmmm!!!!!

My blossom friend Otilo, do you know he said he is no longer the head Pastor of his own church he established with a congregation of about a hundred? He claims to have handed over to his Junior Pastor so he can become a common floor member in the church. But wait oooo, as the owner of the church, what would be his share when funds are distributed out of the money bag or bowls of the church? Is this not pure church business and not really a church established by God? Anyways, judge not... thou says the Bible.

That reminds me Otilo, he also claim to find it easier to write his so called "love songs" than writing "gospel" songs. My question is, did God call you to His ministry as a Prophet or a Gospel musician or both? Again, who says, Obaapa Christy formerly called Christiana Love wrote all her hit gospel songs? Otilo, tell him to stop that line because he is not communicating to children.

Aside everything Otilo, you remember when our Sunday school teacher always ensure that we quote from the Bible with the verse attached because she believes that always move God and shake the evil ones? The "repented returnee" actually quoted a verse and totally forgot the attached chapter and yet he said it was his favourite quotation. Otilo, isn't it interesting? I know you and l make these statements but unknown to us "repented" Prophets do same so l'm sure soon we will be Prophets and establish a church wai. Let me tell you something in relation to this Otila, "Love Singer" has also said on another platform that, the memory verse question wasn't necessary and that question is meant for kids oooo. He further says, he didn't want to answer mpo. Hmmmmm...anyway Otilo, let us thank God the person who asked him to quote his favorite memory verse isn't as dump as his reasons for returning to do circular music eeehh...sorry ooo "love songs" to repair marriages. 

Frankly speaking Otilo, l can see him becoming very successful in his journey of "makun se" (a Ga word for "l shall return") but believe you me, if he continues like this, he should never on any platform say "it was the doing of God because the devil can also give such fame and success but not eternal life. Mr. Returnee 4 Real, remember during the end times as the Bible says, false Prophets shall come. Hope you have not forgotten like you did with your memory verse because you have lots of them in your mind? 

Those two words, "False Prophets" was never meant for only preacher men in the church. They also refer to every aspect of ministering be it music, evangelism and the likes so please kindly be careful what you are doing and saying because the Bible says, by their fruits, you shall know them. 

Again Otilo, l don't know whoever is advising him to use this yellow or black anaa...its white propaganda? Anyways which ever propaganda it is to lit his "dead" highlife career  due to his own decision. Whoever it is, if there is, please tell him to leave God out of the picture. Simply go back to the drawing board and get a better thought provoking plan than this one which sketches you as a confident trickster, a false prophet and a broke a** church mouse who will do anything to get back into limelight including chewing the little offertory from the church which includes the last penny given by the poor woman in the Bible which pleased God.

Otilo, let me let you into this. Criss Waddle the hiplife musician of R2Bees fame says God didn't even flash him oooo.
Morris Babyface has also said he is disappointed in him with his actions and just before the week ended, the "Ataatwe" hit maker now turn Pastor, Papa Shee also says the man needs prayers ooo. As if that is not enough, Evangelist Lord Kenya also added his voice and if Mr. Returnee will listen, it will help him.
On the other hand Otilo, what has Mr. All 4 Real seen or heard that is making him stand firm by his decision? 
Who knows Otila, he might have heard or seen something no one else can understand hence his decision but l like what Lord Kenya said on radio over the weekend, " SOMETHING IS WRONG"?
If truly something is wrong, lets all help pray with our brother 4 Real.  

Mr. All 4 Real, Otilo and l don't feed you. We don't clothe you neither do we do anything to take care of you but please, as long as we have this little brother of ours who love you "die" and follow your footsteps in whatever direction you go please take the right direction for him. My All 4 Real, for the first time in our brother's adolescent life, he started going to church when you repented. He also wanted us to bring him to your church but just we didn't know where it was. So we are begging of you to take the right decision and the right steps because if one day, he turns out to behave like you are doing now, trust Otilo and l, we will beat the hell out of him especially when we don't live in America or Europe for him to call 911. 

Again, Mr. All 4 Real, if we humans are not okay with your decisions, l wonder how the Heavens would be after they celebrated your repentance and now you making a u-turn?

Hmmmmm...anyways, our dear reversed highlife singer ehh.. sorry oo.. why do l always forget..."Love singer" cum "Marriage Repairer" Minister or Preacher, for the sake of our little brother and his friends who are the next generation, kindly return to circular world in silence and in peace or please stay and continue to do your Prophetic works and stop ridiculing God all because you need attention to promote your "uninformed love ministry you claim to be returning to. If you have no idea what the anger of God can do, please go back to the Bible and read what happened to Sodom and Gomorrah. 

For your information Love singer, Otilo and l don't really serve God in truth and in Spirit but in our own little way, we respect and worship our God in Heaven and dare not ridicule Him because we count our blessings one by one, day in and day out.

Seriously Otilo, l am still at sea why he is hopping from one station to other explaining himself to every Ghanaian and the world in general. Please Mr. Returnee 4 Real, kindly just shut up and bow your head in shame for deceiving yourself.  

Otilo, hope l said all we wanted to say?
Forgive me if l did not but at least l tried isn't it?

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Lumba calls for prayers, not condemnation for Ofori Amponsah

Star musician and highlife icon, Daddy Lumba says rather than the condemnations that have greeted musician Ofori Amponsah’s decision to return to highlife music from the pulpit as a shepherd of the flock and gospel artiste, he needs the prayers of everyone to succeed.

Charles Kwadwo Fosu, as Lumba is also known, said he was not the least surprised at Ofori Amponsah’s decision, just as his decision to get closer to God was not surprising to him.

Lumba told Kwasi Aboagye on Peace FM Sunday that Ofori Amponsah had been a committed Christian since their paths crossed and it was only a matter of time that he took up his cross.

Lumba, acclaimed to have mentored Amponsah to stardom, said when they first met, Ofori Amponsah came to him with two albums, one gospel and one highlife. The highlife succeeded and so he played along. Perhaps many may have forgotten about the gospel because it did not do too well but Ofori Amponsah did not forget his God all the while they were together.

And having weighed himself and decided that he had accomplished his assignment for God who called him, there can be nothing prohibiting him if he chooses to return to highlife.

Lumba who launches his latest album in the first week of November 2015, said Ofori Amponsah requires everyone’s support which must come by way of prayers and not condemnation.

Ofori Amponsah has been mocked and called names in many circles for failing to stick to the calling to preach the gospel and limit his music career to ‘gospel’, but he says he understands he cannot please everyone and so will press on with his life, believing also that God is the only one who understands his decision.

The criticisms also followed the release of his latest work “Alewa”, a collaboration with rapper and hiplife artiste Sarkodie.

By: Isaac Yeboah

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Saturday 17 October 2015

I wanted to be a rapper - Abraham Attah

Fourteen year old Ghanaian child actor, Abraham Attah and winner of Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actor at Venice Film Festival 2015 has disclosed in an interview with The New York Times that he wanted to be a musician.

He tells the media portal he had no thought of being an actor.

“No, I wanted to be a musician. Rap.”

Attah played the role of Agu, who when civil war engulfs his West African country is forced to join a unit of mercenary fighters in the movie Beasts of No Nation.

Idris Elba played the commander of the mercenary unit.

The movie has premiered at a number of prestigious film festivals across the world. Based on the 2005 novel of the same title by Uzodinma Iweala, it was partly shot in Ghana and also stars Ama K. Abebrese, David Dontoh and Grace Omaboe.

It was premièred yesterday on Netflix and in selected theaters in the United States of America.

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Thursday 15 October 2015

First Photos: Gifty Anti's Wedding

The much talked about wedding between the host of Stand Point TV program and women advocate Gifty Anti and Nana Ansah Kwao IV of Multimedia Group and host of "That is My Opinion" on Joy Fm is currently ongoing at a location in Aburi in the Eastern Region.

The event is graced with dignitaries from different sectors of the economy. The former President John Agyekum Kufuor is also in attendance.

Below are some of the first photos from the event:

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Press Release: Abeiku Santana And Nana Yaa Sarpong To Talk At ‘Hope 4 Life Tour’ Third Edition

Organizers of ‘Hope 4 Life Tour’ – BEKOFI has announced Saturday, 24th October, 2015 as the official date for the 3rd edition of the ‘Hope 4 Life Tour’. The programme will be held at Nungua Senior High School (NUNSEC) at 10:00am.

‘Hope 4 Life Tour’ is an initiative to spread the message of hope, youth responsibility and development to every youth in the country. The project focuses on motivating, grooming, mentoring and creating networking platforms for young people.

Speaking at the third edition of the tour, are renowned radio broadcaster and entrepreneur ‘Abeiku Santana’ of Okay FM and the founder of League of Extraordinary Women ‘Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong’.

They make an appearance after ace satirist, Kwaku Sintim Misa, popularly known in the entertainment circles as KSM, Esi Yankah; a notable motivational speaker, ace broadcaster and CEO of GDA Concepts Ltd., Gifty Anti and lifestyle coach, brand expert and CEO of BKC Consults, Bernard Kelvin Clive had motivated and inspired some youth in the 1st and 2nd edition respectively. 

Motivational speakers for the third edition will torch on; simple ways to preserve our environment, dangers of underage drinking, savings and investments for young people as well as career options and opportunities. 

Participants are assured of motivational fun packed activities, magnificent entertainment by guest artistes, and refreshment. Attendance is free.

The ‘Hope 4 Life Tour’ Project is sponsored by The World Bank.

Institutions, Corporate Bodies and Individuals who share in the vision of empowering young people, harnessing their potential and building the next generation of leaders should visit www.hope4lifetour.org for more information.

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Peace Hyde shortlisted as one of Forbes Adjudicators

Ghanaian TV Personality, entrepreneur and Forbes West African Correspondent, Peace Hyde, has been shortlisted as one of the adjudicators for Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2015 scheduled to take place in Nairobi in November.

The Judging panel comprises of Chris Bishop, Managing Editor of Forbes Africa, Methil Renuka, Editor of Forbes Woman, South African-based political commentator, Aubrey Matshiqi and Joseph Bonyo, Editorial Manager- East Africa for ABN.

Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2015 celebrates “the individual who, for better or worse, has had the most influence on events of the past year.” The selection process has been opened to the Public for one of the most highly anticipated events in Africa. Peace Hyde who recently joined the Forbes team as the Lead Correspondent for West Africa is also currently part of the largest mass media campaign targeted at educating young people and their sexual health, MTV SHUGA. According to the Managing Editor, Chris Bishop, “Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2015 is a prestigious award that draws the eyes of the world. What I love most about this award is that the winners use the status to carry out good work in Africa that improves lives.”

The Nominees for the 2015 person of the year are:

NKOSAZANA DLAMINI-ZUMA- African Union Chairperson, working towards a united and strong Africa. She has pushed the cause of women and that of land rights in 2015.
MUHAMMADU BUHARI- President of Nigeria, new broom launching a fight against corruption.
CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE- Famed Nigerian author, weaving stories that present a true African picture to the World.ARUNMA OTEH- New Vice President and Treasurer of the World Bank, wants to lend power to the elbow of women in Africa.
MOHAMMED DEWJI- Entrepreneur and philanthropist who spent the year strengthening MeTl Group, his family business employs tens of thousands of Africans and trades across the continent.

Peace Hyde over the weekend was with Ghanaian female singer Becca at the University of Cap Coast to motivate a cross section the students.

 

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John Dumelo's Video Game soon to be Unveiled

Ghanaian multi award winning actor and entrepreneur, John Dumelo is soon to unveil the first of its kind in the movie industry his own video game with his animation as the main character.

Actor John Dumelo has revealed he would soon release an Android and iOS based game. The adventure game would likely feature him as the main character. Having already chalked good success in other industries apart from the acting industry the movie star appears to be making a foray into uncharted territory.

https://youtu.be/qUJA3bvG7kI

Asked about what the concept of the game is he without wanting to take the wind out of our sails revealed that it would be an adventure game that tells a story as you play on. He revealed it could take up to six months or a year to finish playing all the levels of the game. The unique thing about this game is that it is set in cosmopolitan Accra, Nigeria and other parts of Africa. One can therefore see many of the iconic structures that define some cities in Africa. This he believes would give users a game they can relate to.
John Dumelo has also revealed that the game would be a free game that both Android and iOS phones can find on their app stores when it becomes available. Asked about what inspired this latest venture he explained that since gaming is getting stronger and stronger as a means of entertainment for many people it makes sense for him as an entertainer to use that medium to tell a story that people love, to him gaming is another medium of expressing art; just like acting or music.
John is showing bold vision by looking at a unique angle that no celebrity in Ghana and Africa has yet explored. The over 3 million fans he has on Facebook could come in handy in downloading this game. He has promised to give further details about the storyline of the game in coming weeks.
Game development is a very expensive venture which is probably the reason why a lot of it is not done in Africa, maybe John has revealed that he would allow a few brand placements in there to boast brands in Ghana, Nigeria and other cities. Being an entrepreneur this should be something he is willing to do.
AYA. The adventure never ends…

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Wednesday 14 October 2015

Kwaw Kese Back in Prison as Donor

Ghanaian Hiplife musician Kwaw Kese have returned to the prisons not as an inmate but a donor.
Kwaw Kese who was some few months ago sentenced to a day in prison for usage of "wee" has embarked of a good course to help develop the livelihoods of inmates in the prisons.

The prisons and prisoners in Ghana have become so dear to Kwaw Kese’s heart after he spent five weeks in Kumasi Central Prison and he has vowed to change the conditions of both the infrastructure and the inmates of all prisons in Ghana.

The Rapper and MadTime Entertainment CEO, who has already proposed a 20 year Ghana Prisons development project to the Ghana Prisons service for approval, is still in his own small way making an effort to support prisoners who are really in need.

Kwaw Kese donated several items worth GH¢50,000 to the Ho Prisons on Monday October 12, 2015. According to Kwaw, he had information that the Ho Prison has currently been hit by skin decease which has infected most of the inmates so he decided to support them with few items that can help the situation.

“I got a call that there was an outbreak of skin diseases at the Ho Prison and almost all the prisoners were infected, so I decided to go and see what the problem really is. The Prison officers told me some of the emergency items they needed and I decided to support them”.

The KwawKese Foundation with support from Joy Industries producers of Joy Daddy Bitters presented assorted items including 800 pieces of Joy Ointments, 200 pieces of Joy Soap, 220 pieces of toilet roll, a carton of Dettol, 100 bags of water and 150 pieces of bread to the prison officials and promised to come back.

“I believe the time I spent in prison was a blessing and I will do anything I can to change the poor conditions inside prisons in Ghana. I am still waiting and hoping that senior officials of the Ghana Prison Service would approve my proposed 20 years development plan and then Ghanaians would understand what I really want to do”.

The “Yakubu” Rapper also called on cooperate Ghana, philanthropists, churches, individuals and organizations to support prisoners.

“I want to thank Joy Industries for supporting me to do this and am calling on my fellow stars, cooperate companies, NGOs, Churches and everybody to support prisons and prisoners in Ghana because they really need it”.

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PHOTOS: Gifty Anti's Bridal Shower

Ahead of her wedding to be held on 15th October, 2015 at an unknown location, the hostess of Stand Point Gifty Anti was surprised with a bridal shower from her friends from Mfanstiman Senior High School and some friend in the media and movie world.

The likes of actress Lydia Forson, radio and television host Amanda Jissih were there to support her.

Gifty Anti will be wedded to her media colleague broadcaster Nana Ansah Kwao of Multimedia Group and host of "That is my Opinion" on Joy Fm. Gifty Anti' wedding is strictly by invitation and its said to host up to a hundred guest or eighty minimum.

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