Hip life and Empire Records signed artiste Guru has released what is now becoming the final round for the popular dance AZONTO with his latest single called “La paz Toyota” which has a classic video to its credit.
In 2011 the popular dance for the year was AZONTO that won the reference of online Wikipedia’s choice for review and publication could not have been better without the final touch from the controversial Guru as that line of music has never been his angle but why, we asked him?
Guru said, if you count my singles released last year before December, you will notice that it was all controversial songs, so heavy that the last but one single released from me called “President” got alot of people asking questions about me trying to laugh at the MUSIGA congress, which was never in my mind, so as the year was ending, i had to give my fans something to calm them and mostly importantly something that can dance to hence “Lapaz Toyota”.
In explaining more about the song, Guru said, even though i wanted an Azonto song for the fans, i truly wanted a different feel for it, so Ball J, the engineer of the song said he had a techno Azonto beat for me, i went there listened to it, loved it, killed it and now everybody is enjoying it -Lapaz Toyota.
Talking about the classic video, he also noted that, his management team and himself wanted something a different video that will match the song, one that will be easily identified by the majority and will be appreciated by the fans, so an old school feel was added to it.
Note that Lapaz Toyota is the final around for AZONTO in the country, it is not to close the popular trend but to set new standards, if you ask me, i think so far so good for the song. People love it, DJs enjoy it, Clubs bang it and my fans always jam to it.
In his final words, Guru thanked his fans for been there all this while, Djs for playing his songs and his team for the support, this he said: ‘ Odo me di car no b3 mao, baby i get cars but i want buy chao -Lapaz Toyota’ i guess that is the freestyle from the current banging hit single.
Words: Nana Yaw Wiredu/www.nanayaw18.com
A Ghanaian base newly introduced music label 8th Wonder Music has officially expose their newest signed artiste Sena Huks with his first debut music single titled “Wonkoa” and it features the La Paz Toyota plus Empire Records signed artiste Guru.
In a chat with the 8th Monder Music label artiste Sena Huks who is known in real life as Sena Hukpati, the singer first of all disclosed that he is into the music world to set a trend and by so speaking he means he is in the music business to be unique in his own way.
The old boy of Presec and graduate of University of Ghana now turned musician further explained the trend setting us, “I (Sena Huks) am into love songs”, so you can say a RnB Love songs singer and for the kind of area i have set aside for myself, i know of great legends including great singers who also do this same love songs, so when i say i want to set a trend, i want music lovers to be able to recognize my name, my songs and my image when they are talking about the country’s best love song makers”.
8th Wonder Music as a label has good plans for their artiste Sena Huks by way of packaging as the singer’s album which is titled “Let it go” has the package of a Love story. The love story means that all the songs from Sena Huks correspond or better still links with each other, hence Sena is on a journey of telling his fans a love story titled “Let it go” and he is sure fans will love it.
“Currently i have four singles fully recorded which will be singled out of the 13 track album soon to be released but on the music shelves i have two of my single out with one classic video. The songs are “Wonkoaa” ft Guru and after you, but by now am sure fans have seen the “Wonkoa video” shot by Pascal Aka and am sure they have understood that i am in the business to stay, Sena noted.
Sena later stressed that: ‘the ability to put a smile on someone going through relationship problems, facing a marriage divorce or probably not finding a relationship partner is not easy but that is the task i have sent for myself and i know with God on my side and fans at heart i will deliver’.
In his final words, the 8th Wonder Music label man, Sena Huks lamented a huge love of appreciation to Black Boy of both Y107.9fm plus Rhythms for the first time video airplay, also thanked all the guys in 8th Wonder Music for keeping his dream alive, to the Empire Records man Daniel Fianko aka Cedis for all the advise, his family, friends and most importantly his newly built fan base including the old ones who have been with him right from Senior High where was in a group called P.L.O.D, he was very humbled and hoped that the love will continue till the end.
Words: Nana Yaw Wiredu/www.nanayaw18.com
Her ‘Odo Ahomaso’ remains one of the longest running and most consistent late night shows on family, relationship, marriage and sex in the history of Ghanaian radio on Adom 106.3 FM, and is carried nationwide by 21 affiliate radio stations and 10 international radio stations.
Speaking about the need to make this drastic change to the most listened-to radio late night show both home and abroad, the Programmes Director of Adom FM, Cox Tamakloe, stated that the repackaging of the show was to give listeners the best within the shortest possible time so they could have enough rest for work the next morning.
On her part, Mama Zimbi stated that the change would also enable the smooth beginning of the television version of the show – ‘Odo Ahomaso’ – on Multi-TV, a multi channel satellite television that is serving the whole of Africa and streaming live and free on the internet.
This special edition this Sunday will run for 90 minutes instead of the usual one hour. With the topic “Shall we Occupy?”, the show will investigate the current nationwide protests by Nigerians over the fuel subsidy removal, looking at the source of the searing anger, the growth of “buyer remorse” over the president, the ability of the protests to spread across the country, remarkable incidents including the march in Lagos and the 10-hour occupation in Kano, the planned strike action and protest on Monday called by the Nigeria Labour Congress and the future of these civil actions.
The show will be divided into two distinct sections; the first section will have a panel of celebrities discuss their feelings about Occupy Nigeria and the state of the nation. These guests include 2face Idibia, Seun Anikulapo-Kuti, Banky W, Sasha, Eldee, Omoni Oboli, Sound Sultan, Timi Dakolo, and others.
The second section will have young Nigerian activists and leaders who are involved in the protests and are leading the charge: including Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria ‘Gbenga Sesan; Executive Director of EnoughisEnough Nigeria, Yemi Adamolekun; public affairs commentators Akintunde Oyebode and Sewedo Nupowaku and others. Driving the conversation will be the presenters Chude Jideonwo and Lydia Sobogun.
Also joining the discussion by phone are the Minister of Youth Development and Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, and ICT entrepreneur Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, who supports the subsidy removal. The special show will be hosted by Funmi Iyanda, award-winning TV personality, entrepreneur and founder of the Change-A-Life Foundation.
WORD: Ameyaw Debrah /www.ameyawdebrah.com
The auditioning process according to the organizers, would serve as a platform to screen and select models for their outfit. Selected models would undergo training after which they will be formally engaged by De Jungle, for a period of time. Auditions start at 12pm, and would run throughout the day.
Spearheaded by the young, vibrant and exuberant Freda Osei, De Jungle Fashion House is gradually becoming a household name, thanks in part to the striking factor of having a young CEO in the person of Osei, and also, to the avant-garde designs they keep churning out even in their growing stage.
A toast at most fashion shows in the capital and beyond in recent times, the outfit is growing at a steady pace, making them a visible brand in the local Fashion industry. Following the Saturday January 14th auditions, would be the main launch of De Jungle Fashion House.
WORD: Ameyaw Debrah /www.ameyawdebrah.com
As part of his social responsibility, the rapper plans to assist ailing and underprivileged children in society every year. He comments: “As long as God gives me life and the energy to continue working I will also help in any way I can. Christmas is a time to be merry and I wanted these kids to also have a ‘merry Christmas’ under the circumstances they found themselves and I’m glad we were able to put a smile on the faces of these children.”
D-Black and his Black Avenue Muzik team also plan to donate to the Children’s ward of the Ridge Hospital this New Year on his birthday, January 12.
WORD: Ameyaw Debrah /www.ameyawdebrah.com
According to Praye Tenten, for seven months after his break-up with the group, the two have been saying all sorts of things about him which are not true. In an interview with Showbiz last Sunday, Praye Tenten (real name Nana Adu Koranteng) said that he had heard the two on several occasions granting radio interviews and saying that he had grown wings and that is why he went solo.
Praye Tenten said that was false, rather he explained that it was Eugene who told him point blank that he didn’t want him in the group because of one minor issue.
Asked whether he has made any attempt to get to them after his break-up, he explained that he has placed calls and sent several messages to them but they have refused answering his calls and replying to his messages.
“I feel very bad that the two are treating me this way. The three of us have suffered in bringing up the group this far and I don’t think this is what I deserve after my contribution to the group” Praye Tenten said.
Explaining what really happened before he was kicked out of the group, Praye Tenten told Showbiz someone insulted Eugene and he went to deal with the fellow. According to him, he was asked to apologise and after his apology, the same Eugene told him he can’t be part of the group again.
According to him, he initially thought it was a joke until he saw the two perform on stage without him. Asked what the future holds for him, he said he will not fold his hands between his thighs and go hungry and that he is preparing to come out with his own album soon. Praye Tenten added that, the two owe him and he needs his money if they claim he shouldn’t be part of the group anymore.
Eugene Baah had a different story to tell Showbiz. According to him, he never kicked Praye Tenten out and that he wanted to go solo so he was given three months to decide after which he finally said he wanted to go solo. “I don’t know why he keeps saying I kicked him out of the group, I never did that and will never do that, we are a group who were doing so well so why would I do such a thing” Eugene explained. He denied that Praye Tenten was owed any money. He said, however, that if Praye Tenten wanted to come back to the group, no one is stopping him.
The editor of Ghana’s own controversial newspaper News One which is owned by Western Publications in Accra has released a list of female names who are likely to be victims of the “said” nude picture of a Ghanaian base female artiste his outfit has in custody now.
Hilifas Ansah who released a statement yesterday that he may or may not publish the “said” nude picture has came out this morning saying that he wants his readers to choose among the list of all the female artiste in Ghana the most likely to be a victim of such an act before he officially announces his decision.
“In the first story my paper released, i gave my listeners, the actual date i will be releasing the nude picture and if you follow the history of News One we have never disappointed our readers, hence this one is something that is not too difficult for us to do, just that the pleads and counter press releases is trying to make it difficult but lets see”, Hilifas noted.
Concerning the list of names the editor is supposed to released, he (Hilifas in an interview with us) said that i mean apart from a Gospel female musician, it can any body, count the number of female artiste who have recently in the past gone through such instances and lets see if the readers guess will be as good as ours.
In his final words, Hilifas Ansah Addo disclosed that the said date for the release is tomorrow – 6th of January 2012 and it is a gift he wants to give to his readers as part of new new messages, so until tomorrow the issue is not dead until the paper says so even though he is taking into consideration all the pleads and statements issued from both MUSIGA and legal friends.
This is all we can say, the said picture can be Tiffany, Mzbel, Becca, or any other female who is not necessary a musicians because from investigations the picture is about a well known female celebrity but people are tagging it to a wrong sector.
Lets wait for Hilifas Ansah Addo as he tells the story of 2012 best controversial story in the first quarter, “A FEMALE CELEBRITY SHOWS VAGINA TO PUBLIC”, who is it, your guess is as good as ours.
Words: Nana Yaw Wiredu/ www.nanayaw18.com
Singer/rapper, Eazzy has issued a statement to debunk allegations that she had left her Lynx Entertainment management. She said she remains with the Lynx Entertainment label and also called for a retraction from the publishers of the falsehood. She explains: “I would normally keep quiet about rumors and false news, but this particular story I find infuriating because it not only tells lies, but attempts to destroy my image and that of my management team. ‘Ghana Celebrities.com’ wrote an article stating that I plan on leaving Lynx Entertainment. This story is completely false, factually inaccurate and unprofessional. I am disappointed that the website can release such a story without any facts.”
“To clear the air, I am still very much on Lynx Entertainment, and contrary to what the article implied, not only does my team remain the same, but an A&R department has been added on, which is making the team even more efficient. Presently I am getting ready to start a lot of projects to continue building myself as an artist, such as my upcoming ‘Go Go Wind Video Tour’ and I’m upset that such immature journalism may coincide with my plans.”
“I publicly demand a retraction and an apology from ‘Ghana Celebrities.com’, and I believe they will do so, if they believe themselves to be decent journalists.”
WORD: Ameyaw Debrah /www.ameyawdebrah.com
International music industry trade fair, MIDEM, which takes place in Cannes, France from January 28-31 has unveiled Africa’s Rockstar4000 as one of the Top 10 music companies worldwide for the most innovative and creative use of music in a marketing campaigns with Airtel One8. Short for Marché International du Disque et de l’Edition Musicale, MIDEM is the world’s largest music industry trade fair, which has been held annually at and around the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, since 1967. Bringing together musicians, businesspeople, cultural policy makers, and journalists from many countries, it provides a forum for business talks, discussing political and legal issues, and showcasing new artists, musical trends and music-related products.Contagious, the ad industry’s authority on creativity & innovation, has picked the Top10 companies and campaigns from hundreds in review, of which 23% came from transport brands, 21% from major retail names, 19% technology brands, 17% from the luxury and beauty sector, 7% from entertainment, 7% leisure, 4% finance and 2% from institutions. These TOP10 campaigns announced all have one thing in common: a strong musical element, either through the use of a synchronization, artist/brand endorsement, live sponsoring, talent discovering or creating a record label.
‘We are thrilled to take the best of music from the African continent into the global spotlight and onto the world stage, and to be recognized on this global platform within the company of some of the best agencies, music companies and campaigns in the world’ says Rockstar4000 Founder and CEO, Jandre Louw. ‘The worlds focus is on Africa right now and within only 2 short years we’ve made fundamental strides in taking the best of Africa to the world, providing a bigger global network and more opportunities to artists, connecting brands closer to their consumers commercially, strategically and emotionally through music and making music fundamentally more accessible to fans around the globe. Today Rockstar4000 is unrivalled on a Pan African context as a complete and vast 360 solution to artists, talent, brands and fans. We are music minds that understand brands’ Louw added.
The ‘Airtel ONE8’ project has achieved phenomenal success across Africa and around the world within a very short timeframe. It was named ‘Best Bets For 2011’ by global music chart authority Billboard. This Billboard list is an annual forecast of upcoming artists that are destined for global success, the list includes Grammy award-winner Taylor Swift & past lists included U2, Drake & Keri Hilson. ‘Airtel ONE8’ was featured by CNN and a special documentary by BET Networks / Centric worldwide, major Radio and TV Chart success across Africa, recognition to the participating artists from the Presidents of countries in Africa, embraced and connected by hundreds of thousands of Fans and consumers across a continent and beyond.
‘ONE’ International R&B superstar R. Kelly alongside ’8′ superstars from Africa – Nigeria’s 2Face, Uganda’s Navio, Zambia’s JK , Tanzania’s Alikiba, Ghana’s 4×4, Gabon’s Movaizhaleine, Fally Ipupa from DRC & Kenya’s Amani joined to form the supergroup ‘AIRTEL ONE8′ . Conceived by Airtel and Rockstar4000 Music Entertainment in partnership with Sony Music, the first single “Hands across the World” was written & produced by the most influential global R&B superstar of the last 25 years, R. Kelly in close collaboration with the superstars across Africa adding their own sounds
WORD: Ameyaw Debrah /www.ameyawdebrah.com
The statement reads as follows: “Our investigations have revealed that whereas there is some proof to the story, this was due to an unfortunate costume mishap. Musiga is highly concerned that this issue has gone too far with the media taking great interest in it. The newspaper which broke the story has indicated to publish the said photograph of the musician in an uncensored manner on its front pages on January 6th 2012.”
“In as much as MUSIGA respects the freedoms of the media and appreciate its contribution to the growth of the music industry, the Union would want to intervene in this instance and call for a cease fire on this issue. “Inappropriate dressing” among some Ghanaian Musicians has become a major source of concern not only to the general Ghanaian populace but to members of the Union and steps are being taken by the new administration to educate its members on paying heed to cultural sensitivities in their public appearance and pronouncements.”
“The new MUSIGA under the leadership of President Obour would be rolling out programs through workshops and seminars to educate its members on several issues including artiste appearance and dressing. Publishing the private parts of any Ghanaian woman would to a large extent not only be an embarrassment to the artiste in question but to womanhood in general. It can also traumatize and destroy the career of an up and coming Ghanaian superstar and we believe that, it is not the motive of the media to destroy our stars but has been a major partner in building up stars on the contrary.”
“We live in a part of the world where women empowerment is still an issue and fewer women have the courage to venture into certain careers, including music. MUSIGA, in the interest of protecting its members and female members most especially, is of the opinion that the media would be doing more harm than good to society if it goes ahead to publish the said photographs of the female musician in question. Once again, MUSIGA expresses gratitude to the media for its support over the years and we look forward to a more fruitful relationship in 2012 and beyond.”
WORD: Ameyaw Debrah /www.ameyawdebrah.com
It all started when the comedian spotted the sexy actress in the crowd, and started making some subtle jokes about her. When Funny Face referred to Nadia as his most desired lady in Ghana, Nadia blew him a kiss which caused him to ‘faint’ on stage. When he got up, he told that crowd that if only blowing a kiss his way could make him faint then he could imagine what a real kiss would do to him. Soon he started inciting the crowd to cheer Nadia on to grant him a kiss. Nadia bowed to the pressure and moved towards Funny Face to hug him. She then turned over her left cheek for a peg from the funnyman.
Funny Face them remarked that he wasn’t going to bath for a long time so the kiss would linger on. Hmm, the things people get away with in the name of comedy!!!
WORD: Ameyaw Debrah /www.ameyawdebrah.com
Perhaps a ripple effect from sweeping the Ghana Movie Awards held on December 25, Leila, who has previously produced several critically acclaimed and award-winning movies but never managed to sell out any of her premieres, exorcized her demons and packed the National Theatre auditorium with two showings of ‘Ties That Bind’. The first showing filled the auditorium and some patrons with tickets had to either stand and watch the movie or wait for the second showing.
Also in attendance were movie, music and sports stars such as John Paintsil, Nadia Buari, Majid Michel, John Dumelo (who also starred in the movie), Buk Bak, Menaye Donkor Muntari, Desmond Elliot and others.
‘Ties That Bind’ is now showing at the Silverbird cinemas and will soon premiere in other regions. The Kumasi premiere took place at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Kumasi City simultaneously with the Accra premiere and was also over-subscribed!
Still on Sarkodie, 2011 was the year that the rapper proved his staying power, returning after his award-winning hit 2009 debut album. With his song, ‘You Go Kill Me’ featuring E.L being one of the biggest hits of the year, he followed it with one of the biggest love songs of the year, ‘I’m in Love with U’ featuring Efya to show Ghanaians that indeed he is a versatile rapper. Versatility or not, it seems Ghanaians have accepted Sarkodie and anything he touches becomes a hit. No wonder, when he decided to launch his second album, ‘Rapperholic’ on Christmas day with a music concert at The Dome, it was sold out!
2011 was generally a good year for the Tema rappers and among some of the biggest acts of the year were Stay Jay, Dr Cryme, Keche, and R2bees. Other acts that had a good year were VIP, who won the Ghana Music Award for Artist of the Year; Castro, who was everywhere and on every song; and 4×4 among others. It was also a good year for rapper and producer E.L as he made his biggest impact on the music scene yet! Although he may not have had a huge hit as a solo artist in the year, he produced some of the most loved azonto songs of the year. Singer, Raquel also had a good year and Efya continued to share his vocal genius with the rest of us. On the highlife front, my favourite song was ‘2 Sure’ by Quabena Benji featuring Guru and Kofi B but for some strange reasons, the rest of Ghana didn’t see much of him and his song. Appietus also managed to produce a song for Ofori Amponsah that may bubble into 2012 and mark a comeback for the singer.
Among the big headlines of the year was the rape allegation against rapper, Asem which many believe resulted in his exit from Lynx Entertainment label. He came back with the ‘Last Song’ to wrap up on events in 2011 just like he did with ‘2010 Fyla’ in the previous year but it didn’t have the impact that he expected. Who can forget the news about Mzbel slapping a police officer and spending some time in the cells? What about when she was taken to court and her case had to be adjourned due to a missing docket? Hmm, I have started watching my wits around her since these incidents. How about the nude pictures of rapper Tiffany that leaked following a failed blackmail attempt by some Nigerians? 2011 was surely eventful.
Also in the news were the never-ending reports about Yvonne Nelson, Ekow Smith Asante and Kofi Adjorlolo’s ban from acting, and yes only in Ghana! CEO of Aphrodisiac Nightclub, Confidence Haugen represented Ghana in the Big Brother Amplified reality TV series produced by M-net. She was joined by an unknown Alex Biney, who is now seen at most events holding his own bottle of alcohol and a glass in hand – is that the new swag? Miss Ghana 2010, Stephanie Karikari won Beauty with a Purpose at Miss World, following widespread disapprovals over her crowing as Miss Ghana. Will Miss Malaika 2011, Geraldine Partington have a similar opportunity to prove those who think she didn’t deserve her crown (including me) wrong? Let’s wait and see how she tackles the projects she has chosen to work on, with her beauty.
2011 also saw an end to the 11 year old relationship between the Ghana Music Awards and Telecom Company MTN as the title sponsor for the event, as rivals Vodafone took over the sponsorship for the awards. Analysts are waiting to see how this development would impact on the next award ceremony in 2012. Still on Vodafone, the telecom giants launched the Icons: Divas Edition reality TV series to find Ghana’s biggest girl group. RnM emerged winners and even before their journey into becoming a girl group could take off, there is news that group leader, Denise has left the group. Though, no official communication has been made to that effect, RnM has been performing as a duo and not a trio in recent times.
In event news, 2011 saw several good shows with a few misses here and there. Fellow entertainment critic Francis Doku organized the Most Popular Entertainer of Ghana (MPEG) to award personalities who have distinguished themselves in the field of sports, music, film, radio, TV, comedy and stage. The likes of Agya Koo, Asamoah Gyan, Funny Face and others were honoured; and the public voted for Asamoah Gyan as the Entertainer of the Year. Some of my most memorable events include Famous 5, Ghana Meets Naija, and Legends and Legacy Ball – which did not only see several artist singing Daddy Lumba songs to honour him, but also saw former presidents Rawlings and Kufuor dancing with Nana Konadu Agyamang Rawlings. After three versions of the 4syte Music Video Awards, I am yet to be impressed with the awards. This year’s event was one of my least favourite events of the year!
In movie news we saw Ghana’s first two-cast movie in ‘Why Wed?’, and Shirley Frimpong-Manso launched her 10-Chapter movie series, ‘Adams’ Apples’. ‘Destiny of Lesser Animals’ also showed for a brief period in Ghana and I liked what I saw. But my favourite movie was ‘Ties That Bind’ and judging by the random response I received from the grand premiere recently; my previous review of the movie was quite accurate. If you saw the movie, then perhaps you would understand why it swept the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards with 9 nods including a Best Actress in a Leading Role for Hollywood sweetheart, Kimberly Elise. ‘Ties That Bind’ star, Ama K may have not been nominated in the Ghana Movie Awards lead actress category but 2011 was good for her as she won the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for Best Actress, and the Zimbabwe International Film Festival Best Actress for her role in ‘Sinking Sands’. And who would forget the never-ending noise about the four actresses sharing one Ghana Movie Award car prize?
2011 also saw several international acts performing in Ghana including, Fabolous, Red Café, Mario, Trey Songz, Busy Signal, Kiprich and T-Pain. Based on the quality of production, my favourite was T-Pain because he had a good act and the sound was superior on the night. Dancehall star, Mavado was also in Ghana but the concert may not be remembered for his performances but the marijuana that filled the Accra Sports Stadium on the night. Amber Rose hosting Vodafone’s 020 Live concert featuring Trey Songz and DBanj surely put some spotlight on Ghana as many couldn’t understand why the former video vixen was chosen to host the concert. My interview with Amber Rose, in which she explained why she didn’t share pictures of the beauty of Ghana but rather pictures of some poor people she visited, also gained international attention (you should see me grinning right now).
Christmas as usual was busy with several activities and in the mist of the excitement, the celebs caught the ‘charity bug’ as those who didn’t do any charity earlier in the year joined in giving back to the society and the needy. During the Christmas season, Jackie Appiah made donations to a rehab for drug and alcohol addicts; Joselyn Dumas made donations to the Korle Bu Hospital; and Confidence Haugen made donations to 4 separate hospitals and children homes. Earlier in the year, John Dumelo also donated to the Wa Basic School on his birthday, promising to build for the School 5 Classrooms estimated at $40,000.
The stars caught more than the ‘charity bug’, they also caught the ‘entrepreneurial bug’ and most of the time it was fashion inclined. Big Brother Africa star turned singer, Mimi launched her Divalish Fashion line, actor Prince David Osei launched his clothing line, and John Dumelo launched his jewelry and hair line, J,Melo.
2011 also saw some sad news as we lost the likes of playwright, Efo Kodjo Mawugbe and actor Gilbert Karikari of the ‘Kejetia’ TV series. But all in all, 2011 was a good year for entertainment in Ghana. Let’s meet same time next year and count down the fun, excitement and misses. Happy New Year and a prosperous 2011 to you all!
Jaded Renegade Awards
Actor of the year – Adjetey Annang (Adams Apples)
Actress of the year – Ebbe Bassey (Ties That Bind)
Movie of the Year- Ties That Bind
Artist of the Year – Sarkodie
Song of the Year – You Go Kill Me, (Sarkodie)
Entertainment TV Show of the Year – Allo Tigo
Event of the Year – Ghana Meets Naija
Flop of the year – 4syte Music Video Awards
Breakthrough of the year – Dr Cryme
Most Stylish personality of the year – Joselyn Dumas
Most entertaining personality of the year – Funny Face
Most Entertaining TV Station of the year – eTV Ghana
A stunning Omotola, dressed in a dark-brown gown adorned with a ruby laced neckline, arrived at the National Theatre nearing the end of the first showing for ‘Ties That Bind’, and she did it in style. She immediately turned the attention of the press to herself, walking through one interview to the next and posing for one photographer after the other, till the first showing came to an end. When she was introduced to the crowd in the auditorium, she was received with a thunderous applause as she shared her experience of making the movie with the crowd.
She was later besieged by several fans for their photo opportunities until she had to make her way back into the auditorium for the seconding showing. In ‘Ties That Bind’ Omotola plays the role of Adobea, a sick pregnant woman who discovers she has a chronic disease under the most tragic of circumstances. The role recently won Omotola the nod for Best Actress in an African collaboration at the Ghana Movie Awards. The CEO of the awards, Fred Nuamah hinted that while the actress was in Ghana, she would be presented with her trophy.
WORD: Ameyaw Debrah /www.ameyawdebrah.com
Among some of his highlights on the night was dancing very up-close and personal with a girl from the crowd and learning how to dance Azonto from Sarkodie. Also on the bill was for ‘Ghana Rocks’ British singer, Loick Essien, who began his musical career after featuring on rapper Chipmunk’s single ‘Beast’.
The other UK acts included Fuse ODG – who performed his hit song, ‘Azonto’ severally with Killbeat and Tiffany; as well as Mr. Silva, Kwame and Flava. They were joined on stage by some of the best acts from Ghana including R2Bees, VIP, 4X4, Buk Bak, Kwaw Kesse, Tiffany, D Black, Stay J, Castro and many more.
