CypressGH.COM: March 2013

Thursday, March 28, 2013

PREDY X ( @predyx ) TO PREMIERE "DANCE WITH MY BABY " VIDEO AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT ON TV AFRICA'S RUNDOWN

Ghanaian Afro-beat singer, Predy X will on next Wednesday, 3rd April, 2013 premiere the much awaited video for his single ‘Dance with my Baby’. The single released under X Entertainment label has been enjoying massive airplay in parts of the country.

The video will be premiered on TV Africa’s ‘Rundown’ show 8:30pm hosted by Yaw Sakyi. The Afro-pop star, renowned for his live performance would thrill viewers with a live performance backed by his band (Sweet Musiq Band).

Speaking to GhanaGist.com, Predy X d’African Star, aka Samuel Omane-Mensah Jnr. said the video shot at an exclusive location is a must watch not only for his fans but lovers of music alike.

According to him, “I have put in a lot of hard work into this video, and I must say I am impressed with the outcome”. He also said “the video launch is a day after my birthday and I’m glad to present it to my African fans as a gift”

ABAY MUSICGH ( @abaymusicgh ) TO KICK START EASTER CELEBRATIONS AT FRIDAYS!!!

Sensational singer and Ragga artiste Abay is about to make yet another history this 29th March at Fridays Nyte Club inside Sakumono Estates with Abay and Friends Thank God Its Friday a special good Friday party which will usher us into the Easter mood

This extra ordinary party to rock the capital is brought to you by Redfox Ent. and 414 Conceptz with artistes such as Episode, Rana, Dadaba, Yooyo, Fiifi Sella, Bizzi Brain and many more passing through.

Mcs on bill are Lostycal, Yaw Snitch and Joni Blaze of Xfm95.1 with several hot djs from Pravda radio, Pluzz fm and Xfm95.1

Abay has recorded singles which will be on his upcoming album,”PROUD TO BE GHANAIAN ” with Zapp Mallet, JMJbaby, Genuis Selection, D M, Antwi of Scratch Studios and other renowned music engineers.

The first single,”AIDS is real” which was produced by Zapp Mallet featured Kesse and Fiifi Sella was released October and did the radio launch on Hitz 107.3 FM, Xfm 95.1 and the televission launch on GTV and Etv Ghana in January 2012. This song was composed and recorded to support the “RIGHT TO LIVE CAMPAIGN”. the video is shot and now on almost all the Television stations in the country.

The second single, “can’t do without you” featuring Stonebwoy Burniton, and the third, “body on me” featuring Young Phizzy from Nigeria were all produced by JMJbaby. It’s gradually gaining grounds in clubs and making noise in the airwaves too.

Okyeame Kwame also known as the ‘Rap Doctor’ (real name Kwame Nsiah Appau) is arguably the most sustainable and consistent contemporary Ghanaian musician out there now.

Apart from the consistency in his musical career which has fetched him hits upon hits, the strength of his brand and personality far outweighs that of his competitors.

He has managed to alienate himself from the chestnut Ghanaian musical success which is solely founded on mere popularity, by expanding his outlook to cut across corporate endorsements and other music related activities/products.

It is his outstanding achievements and viable prospects that have brought Empire Entertainment, a young vibrant and up to scale media house his way.

Owned by strong radio personality-Bola Ray, Empire Entertainment has managed to sign Okyeame Kwame as its new act, GhanaCelebrities.Com http://www.ghanacelebrities.com has learned.

If everything goes according to plan, Wizkid will soon be returning to his former music label, EME Music Group, this is according to a reliable industry source.

The source revealed that Wizkid and EME bosses have been going back and forth for the last couple of weeks through their lawyers trying to agree on new terms of them working together again.

"Wizkid leaving EME was just his way of pushing the bosses at the label to take him seriously and increase his earning percentage.

"When he joined EME he wasn't a star but then he became a mega star and was making a lot of money for the label and they still didn't increase his earning percentage so he took a walk.

Nigerian musician Naeto C and his wife, Nicole Chikwe, are now proud parents. This is because the couple on Monday welcomed their first child.

Nicole, who has been in the United States of America (USA) for some days now, was delivered of a baby boy.

We hear that both the mother and the child are doing well. The couple married in July 20012 in Lagos, Nigeria.

CHRISTIAN RADIO HOST RE-ARRESTED

Princess Asie Ocansey, a lady pastor, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service on fresh charges of human trafficking and other offenses including fraud.

The 52-year-old Chief Executive Officer of the Channel of Blessing Ministry was arrested in February this year on similar charges but was granted a GH¢20,000 bail.

She was recently re-arrested following reports by more than a dozen young women claiming to be victims of the human trafficking business. She was arrested about 9am and was quickly sent to her home at Trassaco then to her office at Tema for a thorough search by a team of CID officials.

According to the Daily Guide’s sources, the suspect owns three organizations namely Nacotec, Gold Tech and Channel of Blessing Ministry, which she claimed to be operating as non-governmental agencies but ended up using them as job placement agencies and a church.

According to enewsgh.com, YFM’s after-drive presenter Jeremie Van-Garshong is joining Live 91.9 FM.

Beginning April 1, the young presenter will join the likes of Kwame Faakye, Giles Bossman, DJ Mic Smith, Dennis Mirpuri, Antoinne Mensah and George Brun, at the rebranded Vibe FM.

Jeremie, who was heard on air yesterday March 25, 2013, is making a return to an all-too-familiar fold; she cut her teeth in radio at the then Vibe FM.

A decision that will come as a shock to most listeners, YFM may have to find a suitable replacement to hold the fort, a situation that is likely to cause a reshuffle of a sort at the Accra Mall - based unit of Global Media Alliance.

It’s ‘all right’ for R2Bees because they finally have a date; the “Refuse to be broke” album is scheduled to drop on March 29th, 2013.

Although things are always subject to change when it comes to album releases, the much awaited“Refuse to be broke” album PRESS LAUNCH will take place at the Silver Lounge-Accra Mall, 1pm on Good Friday.

After the release of the “Refuse to be broke”artwork and the subsequent release of the buzzing ‘It’s Alright’ track, all pieces of the puzzle are coming together as R2Bees, brand ambassadors of rLG, have been preparing the grounds for the outdooring of the much talked about album.

The leaked artwork of the album circulating on the internet shows the image of Paedae and Mugeez in the form of a black and white painting.

Fans may have already heard and grooved to the 4 hit singles on the album- Ajeii, Life (Walaahi), Odo and Bayla Trap on radio stations across the country and the continent but the full dose confirms the creativity that the group possess.

The Greater Accra branch of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) headed by hiplife musician; Tic Tac has launched the first ever Industry Night Ghana to award musicians, corporate bodies, actors/actresses and more.

In attendance was MUSIGA president Obour, Shegee (formerly of Triple M fame), Chizzy Wailer,Tagoe Sisters, Ded Buddy, Bisa, and media houses including yours truly Ghana Music.com.

The Industry Night Ghana award ceremony hopes to bridge the corporate and music community together.

“It is to bring the music industry and corporate under one big umbrella. The event will provide a perfect atmosphere for business socialization and the promotion of Ghanaian music and entertainment to increase the demand for musicians and music related companies,” Tic Tac said.

The event will be held every month at the Golden Tulip Hotel.

By NII ATAKORA MENSAH, GHANA MUSIC.COM

GHANA DJ AWARDS WINNERS YET TO RECEIVE THEIR PLAQUES

The maiden edition of the Ghana DJ Awards was postponed at the latter part of last year, at the very last minute when people had gathered at the National Theatre, with different accounts or stories about why the awards was postponed, given by Merqury at the venue and later on in a press release.

Fortunately, the event came on February 15, 2013 with so many inconsistencies. Some celebrities came to the awards to disgrace themselves, many artistes billed to perform never showed up, attendance wasn't the best, and many DJs who had been nominated for awards never showed up.

Thinking Merqury Republic, the organizers of the Ghana DJ Awards, would have put its house in order and ensure things are done rightly, it however seems Merqury Republic is still dancing ''shuperoo'' when the azonto craze is on. Is it not surprising to know that 30 or more days after the event, none of the award winners has received his or her plaque?

To make matters worse, Merqury Republic has not even had the courtesy to officially explain to the award winners why their plaques have delayed.

We all in one way or the other find a way of telling people about the numerous encounters we face in our life time. Some may choose to spill the story orally, others through incredible but possible means. One great mechanism young talented personalities try attempt using is the capability of communicating through songs, and clips.

Black Boi could not have been left out in situations like this. After being nurtured, coming out as an offspring of popular known producer “kaywa” and now standing firm and tall as the most talented, skillful young producer in town these days, zodiac (zody beats) had the following to share in relation to the song dubbed “Blind Date” when contacted, “it is a pleasure working with a young upcoming musician who has the foresight, and understands how best music could be best served in the country. Based on a true story, we took time to write the words of the song as well as composing the best melodies that will help communicate or engage listeners to acquire the exact feeling of the story.

PRODIGAL SHOWS GRATITUDE TO GH DJ’S ON NEW SINGLE

A key member of the popular VIP (Vision in Progress) hip life threesome, who goes by the name PRODIGAL, on Thursday the 21st of March 2013 dropped his newest single ‘DJs’ exclusively live on YFM 107.9 with Sammy Forson

Prodigal features the wonderfully talented songstress, Raquel on ‘DJ’ and describes this record as a stunning success.

In an exclusive interview with the strong voice cool dude, Prodigal said the purpose of this song is to show appreciation to all Ghanaian Dj’s for their immense support and contribution to the growth of the group (VIP) worldwide.

He added that ever since VIP came into the lime light of the Ghanaian music industry with their first hit single, the growth and massive airplay of all their songs on different platforms across the country is as a result of these DJ’s.

When asked if individual artistes in the group (VIP) dropping singles gives an indication of a possible breakaway, he refuted it saying VIP is a united front and will continue to stay strong for generation to come.

He however explained that the release of individual singles like this shows projects group members want to pursue to contribute to the development and success of Ghanaian music

The BASS Awards Committee has officially opened entry for contents to be submitted for the various award categories.

The awards categories are split into two sub-divisions; being, (1) PUBLIC VOTING AWARDS CATEGORY and (2) INDUSTRY VOTING AWARDS CATEGORIES.

(1) Public Voting Awards Category
This sub-category contains a number of award categories that are open to the general public as well as the BASS Awards Committee (Board) – as it was explained during the official launch.

(2) Industry Voting Awards Categories
This sub-category comes with some of the award categories would be strictly voted for my members of the committee. The major reason being that, such categories are highly technical categories and or would require only the Board members to cast votes on that explained during the official launch.

The ever popular Waakye Party has grown over the years from its infant days when it was known as the Facebook Waakye Party.

Since its launch on 25th June 2009 at the forecourt of the Aunty Muni Waakye joint at Labone, the event has now moved to the Aviation Social Centre.

The Easter edition is slated for 31st March 2013 at the Aviation Social Centre. This edition proudly sponsored by Airtel and powered by Events Factory.

Activities on the day includes, face painting, inter-community basketball competition, Bouncy Castles, Inflatable, Goal posts for penalty shoot outs.

There will be variety of waakye joints including Aunty Muni from Labone, Sister Waakye from Adabraka, Lizzy Waakye from Mataheko and Arletchino Waakye Osu.

VIP IS NOT PARTING WAYS - PRODIGAL OF ( @VIPghana ) DENIES RUMOURS

Rumours gaining currency that sensational music trio; VIP may be on the brink of parting ways, has been denied by a member of the group.

There were rumours that the Boogie Down Nima group, made up of Abdul Hamidu Ibrahim (Lazzy, now Zeal), Emmanuel Promzy Ababio (Promzy) and Joseph Nana Ofori (Prodigal), are on the verge of breaking up after about two decades of being together.

The news about Prodigal releasing his solo song triggered the controversy about the possible split but the musician told Myjoyonline.com the speculations have no basis.

According to him, “If something is going on with VIP, we are too grown and too old to keep secrets from the public. There is nothing going on in my camp, we are happy.”

Prodigal explained that he has only agreed with the group to release some singles onto the market, something fans should also expect from Zeal and Promzy.

Ghana’s Joseph King-Kong Agbeko has been crowned the new IBO Bantamweight Champion after beating Columbia’s Luis Melendez in 12 rounds of exciting exchanges.

The Ghanaian won by a unanimous decision with referee Deon Dwarte of South Africa scoring the bout 117-111, Ataa Eddie Pappoe of Ghana, 119-111 and Laten Oumgar of the Netherlands also scoring the bout 117-113.

It was quite a difficult tussle for the Ghanaian who made a return to the ring for the first time in 15 months and was made to sweat for the victory.

After a cautious start in the first round the two pugilists threw caution to the wind in the second and traded lots of punches much to the excitement of the partisan crowd.

But it was the Columbian who came strongly with a spirited performance, attacking from all angles but failing to exert power in his flurry of punches.

Mr. Achebe, 82, died in the United States where he was said to have suffered from an undisclosed ailment, he died last night in a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

A source close to the family said the professor had been ill for a while and was hospitalised in an undisclosed hospital in Boston.

The source declined to provide further details, saying the family would issue a statement on the development later today.

Contacted, spokesperson for Brown University, where Mr. Achebe worked until he took ill, Darlene Trewcrist, is yet to respond to our enquiries on the professor’s condition.

Until his death, the renowned author of Things Fall Apart was the David and Marianna Fisher University Professor and Professor of Africana Studies at Brown.

The University described him as “known the world over for having played a seminal role in the founding and development of African literature.”

RLG STATEMENT - CHRIS BROWN SMOKED "AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE" NOT WEED

The attention of the management of Rlg Communications Limited (Rlg) has been drawn to two allegations pertaining to the concert by Chris Brown and wishes to respond as follows:

Rlg wishes to categorically state that Rlg does not approve of smoking any substance and in particular weed smoking which is illegal in Ghana. We further wish to state that Rlg immediately voiced its disapproval and disappointment at the act of smoking on stage even though, according to the artiste’s team what the artiste smoked on stage was not weed but an electronic cigarette, also known as an e-cigarette as part of his stage craft.

Rlg wishes to assure the general public that having worked to build the Rlg brand to the current 2nd most respected brand in Ghana, the company will not promote or endorse any negative behaviors and therefore condemns the smoking on stage (be it weed or not) in no uncertain terms.

The company also wishes to express its gratitude to the many Ghanaians who have shown interest in this matter.

The impending biggest event in Ghana Music, Vodafone Ghana Music Awards is still the topic of conversation on all Showbiz plat forms. From TV to Radio to Online media, analysis about the various categories are been sieved to know who deserves to win.

Last week Saturday on the popular Local Chat Show at Prime 89.1 FM, Wutah Kobby was the Artist Guest who graced the show. The humorous Presenter, Pasino with his usual piercing questions put Wutah Kobby into the hot seat.

Asking him his views on the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards and who in his opinion deserves to win various categories, Wutah Kobby in plain words, without any bush-beating spewed up that “Ghana Music is not credible so I don’t talk about it”.

Having won the Awards from the same organizers years back, Pasino asked him if during his reign in the group it was credible. He answered with a nod and vividly said “YES!”

In his opinion, some songs which are not even popular were nominated leaving most of the hit bangers ‘orphans’. To him, the Artist of the Year is an Asem deserving one with his love song ‘Tsotso’ deserving to be in the ‘Vodafone Song of the year’ category. The acoustic-sound-alike voice, Wutah Kobby performed his popular songs live on air.

The much anticipated nominees jam for this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards has been scheduled to take place on 6th April, 2013; however which city gets to host the nominees jam is yet to be confirmed as voting is currently ongoing. The nominees jam promises to be fun as all the party poppers artistes will grace the stage to thrill fans

Last year the VGMA Nominees Jam went to Takoradi and Kumasi. However this time round, there will be only ONE stop in ONE city and the public is being given the chance to ‘BRING IT TO YOUR CITY!

To BRING THE VGMA NOMINEES JAM TO YOUR CITY, all there is to do is to text the name of your city to 1767 and the city with the highest number of votes will have the chance to host the VGMA Nominees Jam, which promises to deliver a magical musical experience.

Diehard fans and music lovers are encouraged to watch GTV and GhOne and the press for more information on the ‘Bring It To Your City Jam’.

Lovers of Ghanaian music are also being encouraged to keep voting for their favourite musicians to win the various awards up for grabs in this year’s VGMAs. The nominations are currently being published in the newspapers and all are advised to check the dailies for more information on the categories and the nominated artistes and vote by texting A, B and C to short code 1767 and following the instructions thereof. Plus the public enjoys 100% power to select the winner of the Vodafone Song of the Year by texting B to 1767 and voting for their favourite song.

Okyeame Kwame is adventurous, selfless and modest. His passion has brought him this far as he produces an interesting, energy-filled Coca Cola commercial that has choreographed handshakes and refreshing azonto. Over the week, the story on the advert ‘Shake-up your senses’ had many people talking and asking questions. Did he shoot it himself? Did he choreograph the handshakes and the dance? Well OK sat down for a Q&A as follows:

Q: Did you shoot the advert yourself?

A: I built the concept, produced it; finding the cast, costume and props, and location. But the actual shooting and editing was done by Gyo of Phamous Philms.

Q: How did the concept come to mind?

A: After the Versatile show, Coca-Cola, who were one of our sponsors were very happy about the show. As they are also about extreme creativity, they enjoyed what the versatile show stood for. They called us in and asked us to produce an ad for their ‘shake-up your senses’ communication. I started seeing images, ideas and hearing sounds that befitted the briefing the team gave me. I rearranged its complexity to a simple story-line that I believed would bring people together to share excitement

Undoubtedly Ghana’s most visible artist internationally since early 2011 when he was nominated as African act of the year at the BET Awards, the young D-Black has grown from strength to strength winning at the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards in the category of Best West African, releasing 2012’s most popular song of the year, the highly infectious ‘VERA’ anthem, nailing an impressive 6 nominations at the 2013 Ghana Music Awards for 2013 Artist of the Year, Hiphop Artist of the Year, Most popular Song of the year, Album of the year, Hiplife Song of the Year & Hiphop Song of the Year following 2 nominations last year and 5 the year before.

Most recently performing at the Hope City Concert with Chris Brown on 5th March , D-Black, his Black Avenue Muzik and Flash Mob Ghana dance crew put an an exhilarating performance performing hits like Get on da dancefloor My Kinda Girl, Change Your Life with E.L, VERA with Joey B before Chris Brown hit the stage.

It’s a big deal, and one Samini is excited about. A rare honour done him, the Dancehall artiste will be performing at the Accra Sports Stadium tomorrow to usher in the main fight of the night between Joseph ‘KingKong’ Agbeko and Colombian Luis Melendez, for the vacant International Boxing Organisation (IBO) Bantamweight title.

Samini gets to perform courtesy an invitation from the Ghana Boxing Authority and the organizers.

“Am #honoured to be chosen by @Kingkong4real & the whole #GBA to sing the #GhanaNationalAnthem tomorrow @ #AccraSportsStadium,” he’s tweeted.

Agbeko is expected to win the bout tomorrow, which coincidentally is taking place on his birthday. An eventual will boost his career, which hasn’t been all that buoyant for sometime now.

by enewsgh.com

Thursday, March 21, 2013

CHEMPHE'S MANAGER FUMES OVER ILLEGAL COMMERCIALIZATION OF CHEMPHE'S WORKS ON ITUNES & YOUTUBE

Diddy Korsah, CEO of E-Jam Records and manager of Ghanaian R&B singer, Chemphe has expressed his anger with the illegal commercialization of Chemphe’s cover version of Chris Brown’s hit single, ‘Deuces’. He revealed that though the song was released over two years ago, some unauthorized individuals are making a lot of money from the cover through downloads on iTunes.

He further added that similar issues are also linked to the artiste’s videos which are commercialized on YouTube and other giant web based media avenues. Diddy Korsah believes that the works of every artiste should be respected and legit businesses on the commercial use of videos and songs discussed accordingly.

He also added that the artiste is preparing to shoot two key videos “African Lady” and “Can I be” prior to the release of his purple kiss album in July 2013. Chemphe’s new track “African Lady” is a HipHop/RnB song with very fine melodies and nicely arranged lyrical content. The RnB superstar leveraged on the internal growth of the industry to project a slowly growing genre by creating and releasing something Pop and RnB simultaneously.

BY AMEYAW DEBRAH

FREEDOM OF SPEECH UNDER NDC NOW IS BETTER THAN IT WAS UNDER NPP - A-PLUS

Controversial hiplife musician, Kwame Asare Obeng popularly known as A-Plus has said that Ghana is currently enjoying an atmosphere of freedom of speech than it did under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.

The musician, known for his affection for the 2012 NPP flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo was of the view that Ghana had gone past the days where musicians and individuals were constantly threatened and harassed because of their political views and comments.

A thriving democracy

A-Plus, who recently released another controversial song My Last Coup D’état, told Myjoyonline.com in an interview that the situation has seen much improvement under the NDC administration and the improvement is a test case for the country’s democracy.

Asked if he faced any intimidation after the release of My Last Coup D’état which touches on several issues – including the 2012 IEA debates, Ayariga coughs, the 2012 general elections, Akua Donkor and Dr Nduom’s Tundra saga – A-Plus said he is “surprised by the attention” the song has received.

According to him, “Ghana has gone past phone call days where people are threatening you. All the phone calls that I had were very encouraging, people love what I do. Even some of the people I was talking about call me and we laughed over it.”

Perhaps it was expected that seven years into her marriage to a Man of God, ace musician, Akosua Agyapong would eventually grow spiritually to become a Woman of God. Well, she has and now she is a prophetess.

“I am blessed to have as a partner, a Man of God who apart from the love he has for my work as a musician, has also assisted me to develop in Christ to become a prophetess”, Akosua told Showbiz in Kumasi.

The Frema hitmaker said that that the way she dresses and performs on stage has not changed because her husband, Prophet Asamoah-Larbi, understands and indeed loves the work she does.

“Many had thought marrying him was going to affect my work as a musician. But, I still wear tight jeans and boots, and wriggle my waist on stage much to the delight of my husband.”

March 27th sees a totally different phase of Workshops in Ghana. Manned by Lex Entertainment, the Blaqsheep Multimedia Group and Endorsed by MUSIGA, Ghana will witness a workshop with a refined definition and meaning to the music industry.

The Ghana Global Music Icon Workshop, set for the Kama Conference Centre on Wednesday, 27th March, 2013 is poised at educating the entire Ghanaian populace, music lovers, sound engineers, management bodies, already made artiste, up and coming artiste and music industry stake holders on the need to appreciate music as a full time career and not for the basic quest of money and fame.

The workshop themed “BUILDING A GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE CAREER AND BRAND IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY” is billed to take off from 10am prompt and end in at 4pm with top notch resource persons invited to speak on the various phases of the music industry.

Sarkodie's brand is definitely flourishing as he is diverting into fashion. His latest clothing line is dubbed the 'Sark Collection'.

The 'Sark' exclusive collection features T-shirts, baseball caps, accessories and foot wear.

The BET African Act award winner's some months gave fans a first look at the designs on his twitter page and said they will be out earlier this year.

Well before he officially outdoors the full collection of the Sark wear, he has already started outdooring some of the collection.

#GM1623 LEGON TO HOLD "EASTER NOT ALONE PROJECT"

After successfully redefining club attitude with the first ever Red carpet Ghanaian night, which relived the Ghanaian culture in a proper Red carpet treatment style, Gm1623 University of Ghana Legon ladies are back this Easter with a new project called 'Easter Not Alone project'.

The 'Easter not alone project' is a donation campaign that seeks to put smiles on the faces of women who will be caught up on the sick bed this Easter on 1st of April 2013. The donations will be made at 2 hospitals in the capital.

According to the President of Gm1623 Legon – Assumpta Adom Dickens, she disclosed that the project is student driven. 'We hope to encourage our fellow students on campus to donate as little as they can to support a worthy project. Donations collected on campus will be used to buy items that can put a long lasting Easter smile on the face of a woman caught on a hospital bed.

Blinkup Children’s Day Out(Accra Edition) is an all-day event being jointly organized by Media Africa and Blinkup Entertainment. This is between kids in orphanage homes in Accra. Five talented children will be picked from each orphanage through process that is open and would be fun to the kids.

Public Figures as well as Celebrities are going to be present to mentor the children. The talent category includes: Dancing, Singing, Acting, Artwork/painting & Comedy. Also, there would be an inspirational segment during the show with a TALENT HUNT SYMPOSIUM where a speaker will discuss Talent and Life issues important to children on Love, Hope and Trust.

Date: 20th April, 2013

Venue: Lizzy’s Sport Complex

Put a smile on the face of an orphan this Easter with only Ghc 30p. Just text VZF to 1736. You can also donate food items, cloths or toys.
Call : 0246929434

LORDS OF THE RIBS SET FOR 1ST APRIL

Lords of the Ribs, a comedy show featuring the best of comedians from Nigeria namely; Gordons, Bash, Gandonki and Omo Baba is set to hit the Accra International Conference Centre, on April 1.They would be supported by Ghanaian musicians such as Rex Omar, Yaa Yaa and R2Bees.

Tickets are going for Ghc 50 for standard and Ghc 80 for VIP. Tickets outlets include; Community 11 Shell, T-Havana, Joy FM, Silverbird, Frankie’s and also through www.ticketdoug.com Reservations can be made through 0571111111, 0576666666 and 0268191984. Rlg are the main sponsors supported by Vodafone, Kwench Mineral Water, Big Ideaz, TG Automobile, Oak Plaza

SONNIE BADU UNHAPPY WITH EVENT ORGANIZERS

Gospel artiste Sonnie Badu isn’t too enthused about how event organizers pay huge sums of money to foreign acts to perform in Ghana.

In series of tweets, he’s explained why he thinks it’s wrong for those killer sums to be paid, suggesting that the practice is almost equal to mental “slavery”.

“And those African who pay outsiders huge sums of money well done! It really shows that u have not been delivered from slavery. Have u ever seen them invite an African and paid the money you give to them!! Wake up!! They don’t even want to snap pictures with u. Shame.

"Our African mindset is so sad. There is no way on this earth that foreigners will pay Africans the kind of monies we pay them in African. Yet when they show up, u are not allowed 2 come near them can’t take pictures, they won’t do interviews but guess what that what we like. And after the show they leave quickly! Ha ha ha what a joke!!” he ridiculed

Today, March, 20 is the birthday of Ghanaian model and philanthropist, Menaye Donkor. And it seems her husband, Sulley Muntari got the birthday cake out early. She ‘re-posted’ a picture of herself receiving a cake and a kiss from her hubby earlier in the morning, on instagram, saying :”#Repost #birthday #cake #love #happy #family #younglove

BY AMEYAW DEBRAH

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Sunday, March 17, 2013

BYSSON RECORDINGS HOLDS BACK EFINE'S SONG

Public expectancy was escalated when word on the streets had it that the acclaimed best duet of the year ‘Down For Whatever’ by EFINE featuring award winning radio personality Joel Orleans aka J.O.E.L. of Y FM Ghana was being released on Thursday the 14th of March, but waters have been muddied as the hit has been withheld by Bysson Company.

Bysson Company which doubles as a record label and events production firm located in East Legon has been on the quiet for sometime now in the Ghanaian music industry whiles emitting very good productions.

‘Down For Whatever’ as the title goes is a song that beat the imagination of the CEO of Bysson Company and this proceeded into the proposal of a management deal, which was already initiated by Bysson Company to sign EFINE on to the label. Terms and conditions were debated and the conclusion transformed into a minor disagreement.

EFINE the ‘Stamina’ hit maker who is a Nigerian MCplying his music trade in Ghana proposed some terms which were quite ‘outrageous’ in nature to Bysson Company.EFINE as an international artist who just returned from a tour in South Africa amidst collaborations with Ice Prince, J Town, R2bees, Kas, Sarkodie etc requested for a car and a plush apartment aside the signing fee, which is contrary to the usual initial provisions of most Ghanaian ‘labels’.

When it comes to DJs, it is a male dominated industry with almost every famous DJ being a man from the likes of DJ Clue, DJ Khaled and David Guetta. There is no doubt about it though, female DJs are making head ways all over the world! Africa one of the names that come up is 'DJ Kess'.

After winning the Best Female DJ at the maiden edition of the Ghana DJ Awards in February, she picks up another nomination. DJ Kess is nominated for the ‘Best Female DJ’ at the upcoming African Global DJ Awards on May 4th 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

At the Press Conference on Friday March 1st, DJ Kess said: “I am happy to be nominated and to set the pace for other female DJ's in Ghana and Africa". She added, “I just hope I win and ask all fans, family and friends to vote for me when the voting process begins on March 15th so I can make Ghana proud, and shout out to my Team too #TeamFaded for all the support”.

DJ Kess discovered her talent in Senior High School (Archbishop Porters Girls, Takoradi) when she was the schools official DJ, she has been dj'ing professionally for the past 7 years. She is known for being a radio DJ on YFM 107.9 playing on the Y Lounge with Ace Radio Host Jeremie between 7 - 10pm, from Mondays to Thursdays. She also doubles as a club DJ as well at Bella Roma, a popular bar & night club in Accra. DJ Kess’ star rose even faster when she represented Ghana at the Big Brother Africa House in South Africa 2011. She was playing jams that had the house mates raving like never before.

MISS SUPRANATIONAL GHANA 2013 AUDITIONS IN TAKORADI ON SATURDAY

Lilys House Entertainment, an outfit created to touch African lives through reality TV show, Art Designing either Radio or Television in cooperation with World Beauty Association (WBA) proudly presents a highly professional TV transmitted show event “Miss Supranational Ghana”.

With legitimate right as the licensee to host it Ghana, Lilys House Entertainment in collaboration with Viasat 1 Ghana will for the next couple of weeks select 15 young stars from different regions showing the Ghanaian what they have in terms of talents and also show the world the talent that abounds in each individual if one is truly willing to tear down their borders to be supranational.

Miss Supranational Ghana has the mission of raising role models with a module of “Beauty with Talent and not Beauty with sex”. As part of the social responsibility is to divert the attention of the youth especially girls from crime, streets, prostitution and redirect them towards worthwhile ventures.

Fast rising international fashion magazine Kencar has revealed the signing of former Big Brother Africa (BBA) house mate, Alex ‘Bomaye’ Binney as its global mouthpiece.

Alex, a fashion enthusiast will by the appointment represents Kencar Magazine on all platforms globally and will see to the global branding of the magazine.

Alex ‘Bomaye’ Binney before his entrance into the BBA house had the vision of coming up with his own clothing line and he still holds the dream and wishes to accomplish it.

Kencar Magazine with its international background seeks to unearth and expose fashion to the world.

In an interview with the C.E.O of Kencar Ghana Mr. Enoch Amenigye, he revealed how Alex’s image will help promote their product.

Alex’s signing represents a lot of commitment to our clients and followers and shows a new step of how kencar is re branding itself globally.

Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Emmanuel Samini’s subtle attack on Nigerian music duo, P-Square for stealing Ghana's dance craze Azonto, has ruffled some feathers in Africa's most populous nation.

Samini's contention that P-Square's hit song and dance Alingo bore too much resemblance with Azonto to be original piece of art has attracted a response from popular Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh.

Samini’s version of the song, recorded with P-Square’s Alingo instrumental, released Monday criticizes the Nigerian duo for stealing the Ghanaian dance craze, Azonto and naming it Alingo.

There have several comments on several social networking sites over the song and arguments over who actually owns the Azonto dance craze.

Tonto Dikeh is not enthused by Samini’s song. She took to Twitter Wednesday to jab Samini over his song and his accusations.

The actress tweeted: “Azonto is Azonto n Alingo is Alingo! So waz his stress gosh! Ova d years 9ja has been bringin out dif dance moves no diss of copywrit!”

JORGE MARIO BERGOGLIO OF ARGENTINA ELECTED AS POPE FRANCIS 1

Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio has greeted crowds in Rome's St Peter's Square after his election as the Catholic Church's new Pope.

Appearing on a balcony over the square, he asked the faithful to pray for him. Cheers erupted as he gave a blessing.

The first Latin American and the first Jesuit to be pontiff, he will call himself Francis I.

An hour earlier, white smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney announced the new Pope's election.

Pope Francis, 76, replaces Benedict XVI, who resigned last month at the age of 85, saying he was not strong enough to lead the Church.

French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran announced his election with the Latin words "Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum. Habemus Papam" ("I announce to you a great joy. We have a Pope").

POLICE COMMENCE INVESTIGATION INTO CHRIS BROWN WEED SMOKING CONTROVERSY

The Ghana Police have commenced investigations into allegations that American music star Chris Brown smoked “weed” on stage during his performance at the Hope City concert at the Accra Sports Stadium on March 5.

The act has received a lot of criticism from civil society organizations and the general public. Notable voices that have condemned the act include Minister of State and Member of Parliament for Wa Central, Rashid Pelpuo and Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra, Most Reverend Charles Palmer-Buckle.

Organizers of the concert, Charter House, categorically denied media reports that American music star smoked weed during his performance at the event. According to the events outfit, Chris Brown smoked a cigar, not marijuana.

A statement released by the police Monday and signed by DSP Cephas Arthur, Director of Public Affairs said the investigation has been necessitated by a complaint filed by Mr. Jonathan Osei-Wusu, CEO of POS Foundation.

The statement said, "The Police have commenced investigation into the formal complaint of Indian hemp smoking made by the CEO of POS Foundation, Mr. Jonathan Osei-Wusu on 6th March 2013 at the Ministries Police station against the popular American RnB artist Chris Brown."

The UK High Commission has denied winner of Born Starz, Joseph Nkrumah Buabeng a.k.a Nero-X, visa to the country. Nero-X emerged winner of the Viasat1’s maiden talent show in January, and was to be on a 7-days trip to the UK, fully catered for by Viasat1 as part of his award package.

Citing the reasons for his refusal, the UK High Commission stated that although Nero-X had won the talent show and the trip was going to be paid for by Viasat 1 Broadcasting G Limited, “it is the intentions of the applicant that are paramount in considering any application.” It further stated that they are not sure Nero-X is seeking a genuine visit or intends to leave the UK at the end of his visit.

CEO of Viasat1, Charlotte Gustavsson, is not happy about the outcome. She said Viasat1 had made all arrangements ahead of the Born Starz winner’s trip to the UK , and was only waiting for the visa. She denied the idea that Nero-X would have absconded if granted the visa. She said “There was no way Nero-X was going to overstay his welcome in the UK, he has a busy schedule in Ghana to get back to. Born Starz is grooming his career here, together with Hiplife artiste Okyeame Kwame”

The CEO, however, said all hope is not lost, as Viasat1 still intends to go all out to present to Nero-X what he deserves. In a swift reaction, Viasat1 has arranged with UK top soul star J. Appiah and his management team in the UK to come to Ghana instead.

After asking whether veteran musician Kojo Antwi is a highlife or reggae musician, the horse has come out to clear the air; “I am neither a reggae musician nor highlife musician. I am an Afro-pop musician,” said Kojo Antwi.

In your authoritative flex newspaper last week, I published an article which sought to ask whether veteran musician Kojo Antwi is a reggae musician or a highlife musician. Though I could not contact him as at the time of going to press for him to clear himself on the topic, the ever respected radio producer at Channel R 92.7 fm, Christian Agyei Frimpong, got in touch with the said musician; only for him to reveal to all and sundry that, he is neither a reggae musician nor a highlife musician but an Afro-pop musician.

Per my school of thought, I don't agree with Kojo Antwi claiming or tagging himself as an Afro-pop musician. First, Afro-pop is not a genre of music. The word 'Afro-pop' is used to describe music. It is just like saying 'gospel music.'The word 'gospel' only describes the music, mostly, as music with religious tones. The simple explanation for 'Afro-pop song,' is a popular African music or song engineered with authentic African rhythms and beats or instrumentation in general.

Per simple music gumption derived from the explanation of what an Afro-pop music is, every highlife music which becomes popular (in many African countries), not only in Ghana; can be described as an Afro-pop music. Again, reggae is a music genre from Jamaica. Since Jamaicans are descendants from Africa, we can equally say that all popular reggae songs are Afro-pop music. Kojo Antwi is from Ghana. He can therefore be tagged or called one of two 'genre-known' forms of musicians, thus; highlife musician or reggae musician.

Sensational Ghanaian rapper Kwabena Okyere Darko aka Obrafour who for some time now is making a mainstream return is set to release a brand new song off his upcoming album with Paris born Ghanaian female rapper, Boss Chic LOUSIKA.

After his major collaboration with Sarkodie on the award winning “Saa Okodie No” track, Obrafour stages a grand return as one of Hiplife’s best artiste to influence the growth of the Ghanaian music industry over the years.

Obrafour is expected to release singles off the upcoming album in the coming months, and with most of the songs off the album solely recorded by Hammer of the Last Two Music Group, Obrafour is certainly with a bang.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

ACTOR MICHAEL MONCAR PASSES AWAY

According to reports, Ghanaian actor Michael Moncar has passed away. A close source to the actor’s family told peacefmonline that, the unfortunate incident happened at about 5:00am Friday morning, after a short illness. Actor and close friend to the deceased, Mr. Fred Amugi confirmed to Peacefmonline.com that even though it is so hard to believe, death has laid its cold hands on his bosom friend Michael Moncar.

“Michael has been sick for about a week now until this unfortunate incident happened but my brother God knows best”, the actor told Peacefmonline’s Eugene Osafo-Nkansah with a shaky voice.

Fred disclosed that the unassuming actor has been on admission at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for about a week until he died this morning.

However Peacefmonline.com investigation revealed that negligence at the hospital may be one of the reasons for the actor’s untimely death.

Actor Michael Moncar is a very familiar face on our screens in Ghana.

He has been acting for over two decades now both in movies and Television series. Until his death this morning Michael was well known for his character as “Akoto” in popular Television series Efiewura.

BEDROOM DIARIES OF A BLACK WOMAN

The official trailer for Benny Bonsu’s Bedroom Diaries of a Black Woman (BDOABW) is out, paving way for the production to make its way onto local television.

Shot mainly on location in Accra, Bedroom Diaries of a Black woman (BDOABW) take viewers into the lives of five women, the rich, sexy, intelligent and feisty, Lexis Shah played by TV executive and Presenter, Benny Bonsu, Clueless, out-spoken and fun filled wife Nadra Hanson played by actress Julia Clement, Fat but sexy teacher with issues Yoni Osei played by actress Belinda Sefakor, Stylist, over bearing and sexy single parent, Maxine Williams played by Stylist in real Life Mackie Sasu and overly sexy, clueless but ambitious wife Debs Frimpong played by TV producer and Presenter Maame Adjoa.

Ghana’s number 1 comedy road show, Corporate Comedy Series is back with a bang. Join your favourite GH Comedians as they go to the Radach Lodge and Conference Centre, Tamale, on Saturday March 23.

The event will witness another night of infectious and side splitting laughter as the 4th Edition of Corporate Comedy Series hits home. Host David Oscar and the GH Comedy Hit Squad;DKB, FOSTER, KHEMICAL, JAMES BROWN will be on hand to dish out a good those of jaw breaking laughter.

Corporate Comedy Series, Delivering Hilarious Entertainment.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

CHARTERHOUSE DENIES CHRIS BROWN SMOKED “WEED”

Following the furore resulting from an act of lighting what people suspect to be a “joint” by headline artist Chris Brown at the Hope City Concert last Tuesday, the organizers of the show, Charterhouse, have denied that the artist smoked marijuana live on stage.

According to Mrs Theresa Ayoade, Brown, as part of his act, which can be described as one of the most exciting stage shows ever to take place in Ghana, enacted a scene as he performed his song, Smoke Out The Brain in which he discussed the conflict that arises within a person when under pressure to do a vice like smoking, and to illustrate, lit up a slim cigar and pulled a symbolic puff.

As the conflict rage on within him, we overhear his voice and other songs urging him to go ahead and smoke, while his inner voice is also overheard through the loud speakers, saying “Chris, don’t, it can make you crazy!” He then symbolically goes ahead to ‘kill’ the lighted cigar by stepping on it, before falling to floor amid coughing. In the ensuring, it can be said that good triumphed over evil. Unfortunately, it was this action that many have misconstrued as Brown lighting and smoking marijuana in public.

“For the brief moment that Chris Brown stopped over in Accra for the concert, I can confirm that he comported himself. Indeed, his rider which spells out what he wants on the event night, listed strictly water and soda as his requirement, and spelled out ‘No alcohol’!” And, none was supplied to them. The cigar was only a prop he used as part of an act, which actually sort to caution against the smoking of “weed”.

Big This week’s episode of Nigeria’s number one weekly program, the Big Friday show storms the city of Accra in Ghana. Following the long line of Ghana’s finest who have graced the award-winning show, Ghanaian artiste, Samini will be this week’s studio guest. The popular act will talk about his career and answer questions from fans who want to know all about their favourite artiste in the Ask/Reply segment on the show.

In this week’s teaser, Basketmouth will battle Samini in the art of Reggae but the Ghanaian star will show him how reggae is really done in Ghana. Don’t miss this hilarious episode of the BFS

This week’s episode will also feature BET award winner, Sarkodie who pays a surprise visit to a fan, Nana Sakyi Djan planned by Nana’s friend and lucky Glo subscriber, Sharon Manor.

'BOYZ BOYZ' RETURNS WITH NEW SEASON & A NEW HOST !

"Boys Boys’, the men-only television talk show on Viasat1, returns Thursday March 7, 2013, with an improved second season and a new host, Derrick Kobina Bonney, popularly known as DKB.

‘Boys Boys’ is a Viasat1 production, with season 1 starting in September last year, running over 13 weeks with great interviews with icons such as Yoofi Grant of Databank; Prince Kofi Amoabeng of UT Bank; businessman and owner of Ovation International, Chief Dele Momodu; political and social commentator Kofi Wayo, to name a few.

On ‘Boys Boys’, men are given a platform to speak about everything from women to cars, travel, business, dating, start-up ventures, marriage, money, the latest technical gadgets and more!

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