CypressGH.COM: May 2014

Saturday, May 31, 2014

I Love Weed Than Sex; Sex Is A Waste Of Time Says King Ayisoba

Although smoking of marijuana or weed is illegal in the country, musician King Ayisoba known in real life as Albert Apozori has never shied away from declaring that he smokes weed more than anybody in Ghana.

According to him, he has been a weed smoker since he was 11-years-old and has been smoking for over 25 years.

Speaking in an interview with Blakk Rasta on Taxi Driver on Hitz FM, he disclosed that used weed as his medicine which is helping his music career.

According to him, he likes weed more than sex and that even though sex is part of human, it is a waste of time.

"I like weed more than sex, sex is part of man but a waste of time," he said.

King Ayisoba, hails from Upper East Region of Ghana. He learnt how to play the 'Kologo' (a traditional two stringed guitar) from his grandfather, a traditional healer.

He started playing music at Pito bars and festivals and soon became a child prodigy, and was known throughout the region.

Actress, film producer, and Harvard University graduate Juliet Asante was involved in a near-fatal accident around Shai Hills on the Accra-Akosombo road Wednesday.

Juliet, CEO of Eagle Productions survived the accident with minor injuries.

The Ford Explorer she was traveling in with her driver was badly dented with its windscreen shattered.

She told Myjoyonline.com after the accident that she was in the front passenger seat when the accident occurred, adding the “driver lost control, rolled over almost four times. Seat belt saved us both.”

“Police was helpful, ambulance service was there to take me to the hospital [Tema General Hospital]. I was cleared to go in a few hours,” Juliet added.

“I always knew I had 9 lives! I thank my God and my angels! Doesn’t look like my work here is done…,” a thankful Juliet Asante said.

NOW TELL US WHICH AMONG THEM IS MzVee???

TWO OF THEM SHARE MANY THINGS IN COMMON...

1.THEY ARE ALL NATURALLY ENDOWED
2 THEY ARE ALL IN ENTERTAINMENT
3 THEY SHARE THE SAME HAIR STYLE
4 THEY SHARE THE SAME SMILE PATTERN
5 THEY ARE ALL NATURALLY GIRLS

THEIR DIFFERENCES

1 THEY BEAR DIFFERENT NAMES
2 THEY ARE FROM DIFFERENT REGION
3 THEY ARE NOT ALL MARRIED
4 THEY DO NOT HAVE THE SAME SUR NAME
5 THEIR VOICES ARE NOT THE SAME

The biggest music reality TV show across West Africa, the MTN Project Fame West Africa is back for the seventh year running! And as part of the Season 7 experience, the competition will hold auditions in Kumasi in addition to the regular auditions in Accra.

The Ghana Audition train kicked off in Accra on May 30 at the International Conference Centre and will move to Kumasi on June 1 at the Miklin Hotel, 15 Cedar Road, Danyame.

Auditions kick off at exactly 10:00am and interested participants would exhibit their singing prowess to a group of judges who will then decide on who qualifies to the next stage of the competition.

MTN Project Fame West Africa promises to be one of the very best and will see artists with great talents see their dreams turned into realities. Winners of the event will take home mouthwatering prizes although organizers have kept that as a surprise till the event kick starts.
Last year, Olawale the winner took home N5M, a fully loaded SUV and a year recording contract worth several millions of Naira and Immaculate earned N3M and a brand new Saloon car.

Past winners and finalists of MTN Project Fame West Africa include Inyanya, Kesse, NiiSoul, Chidenma, Praiz and many others who are currently superstars in their own rights.

The winner of the maiden edition of the Mr. World Ghana event, Nii Tackie Laryea would leave Accra - Ghana, today for the United Kingdom, where he is due to represent Ghana at this year’s Mr. World finals on June 15th.

This is Ghana’s first attempt at the world event, which sees fierce competition from a good number of countries, who gather for a 16 days action packed series of events ranging from Talent, Sports, Extreme Challenge, Multi-Media, Fashion & Style.

Officials of Exclusive Events Ghana, organizers of the event, as well as some family relations, would see Laryea off at the airport.

The 23 year old beat a number of finalists in April this year to emerge winner.

Laryea, a Banking and Finance student is hopeful he would make Ghana proud at the event.

“I am happy to have been selected to represent Ghana. This is special for me in many ways. I look forward to putting up a good fight,” he says.

Inna Maryam Patty, CEO, Exclusive Events Ghana remains positive about Ghana’s chances.

“This is Ghana’s first shot, and we are giving it our all. Nii is a quality material with extraordinary talent, and we are looking forward to him doing great with God’s help and your prayers.”

Mr. World Ghana is a franchise owned by Exclusive Events Ghana Limited.

Ghana's Entrepreneurship Forum cc: @BolaRay_Emperor

Are you an entrepreneur looking for business partners and investors?

Do you want a Degree from the largest private University in Europe but want to stay in Ghana?

Do you want to benefit from the expertise of International Lecturers, Personal Coaches and Business Mentors?

If your answer is yes, then you are invited to join ALTIS of The Catholic University of Milan - Italy, The Catholic Institute of Business and Technology - Accra and The Royal Bank to our Entrepreneurship Forum on 5th June, 2014 at 8:00am, the Coconut Grove Regency, Accra.

This picture of Kim and Kanye kissing at their wedding has broken Instagram record, with the highest number of likes of any pic on the social networking site. It has over 1.96m likes and was posted on Kim’s instagram page.

It breaks the previous record held by a pic of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez posted on Justin’s instagram page. That pic had 1.8million views…

Menaye Reveals It Took 8 Months For Sulley Muntari To Win Her Heart

Menaye Donkor Muntari, has revealed to myjoyonline.com that it took eight months to get a relationship going with Black Stars midfielder Sulley Ali Muntari. The model, cum entrepreneur who took her turn on Bola Ray’s Personality Profile show, Thursday said she had no clue who Sulley was when they met.

With no interest in football it was always going to be difficult to get a relationship going, Menaye hinted.

Through the intermediary or ‘betweener’ role by Ama K Abebrese, Sulley Muntari gradually warmed his way into the delicate heart of the woman who had won the Miss Universe (Ghana) model in 2004.

“He didn’t say a word when he first met me. I didn’t know who he was. He was talking to my cousin-Ama.

When Ama tossed the idea of getting her hooked to Sulley, Menaye Donkor said: “No No I am not interested. A soccer player for what? No no way! It took eight months” and after persistent calls to Ama for a relationship to begin, she confessed with blush while adoring the personality of the ace Ghana star.

Earlier this week, it was reported that Edith Nuong Faalong walked off the set of a popular TV series in tears and terminated her contract with the production company, after the Nigerian director of the series -Prince Amuni Gbenga had barged into her private room while she was in her underwear and proceeded to manhandle her resulting in her sustaining a cut and swollen upper lip.

According to the report, her room-mate who was asleep in the bed got up just in time to save her from further assault as the rest of the cast and crew also rushed into the room to restrain the director. She had since reported the incident to the Police.

Meanwhile the producers of ‘Living With Trisha’, the TV series in question have issued a statement to say that Prince Gbenga Amuni did not sexually Edith Faalong on set as reported. According to the statement:

“In Edith’s statement to the Dansoman Police she stated that the director barged into her room and she quickly covered herself with a bed sheet because she was in panty and bra. She further stated that in the confrontation the director pushed the door and it hit her on the lips resulting in a cut. The director Prince Gbenga Amuni knocked and entered the artist’s room after numerous calls for her to do her make up failed. He found the artist seated on the bed browsing.”

“It was during the ensuing confrontation the artist ordered the director out of the room. He walked out but opened the door again to impress upon her to get out and do her make up that resulted in the door hitting her and subsequently falling as she backtracked and tripped over her suitcase.”

One of Ghana’s foremost television stars, Yaw Sakyi Afari, will host a new and exciting Basketball Show dubbed “FAST BREAK’ on TV3 starting June 1. The always smiling Yaw Sakyi, who had his first television exposure on TV3 in 2004/2005 as the host of the late night entertainment show dubbed “Moon Light”, makes a return to the Adesa We studios after 8years with TV Africa hosting and producing another entertaining show “The Rundown”.

This new sports show presents highlights of foreign and local basketball news with emphasis on the NBA Championship as well local basketball programmes. FAST BREAK is expected to be electrifying, engaging, fun, learning curve and will get fans glued to their TV set during the three-hour show. The show will provide news and information, analysis, highlights and exclusive interviews coupled with a crack team of expert who will discuss the games and provide insights on the fastest growing sports in Ghana.

The local segment of the show has features such as Court Side, Pick of the Day, Promotions and On the Street.

Over 20 categories put together for the Bass awards 2014, the official launch came off today (May 30th) at the Z-Bar in accra- Ghana. Shatta Wale who was the Artiste of the Year for VGMA had the highest bid with 6 nominations in varied categories.

After grueling sessions of debates and collating data of the BASS Awards committee finally dropped the full list of nominees as stated below. Main Awards night would be on August 30, 2014. But the Nominees jam comes a week ahead of the main awards night (August 23th, 2014). BASS Awards is a joint Reggae/Dancehall awards scheme powered by Rackus Productions, Solid Multimedia and BullHaus Entertainment.

Bass Awards Nominees List :

BASS AWARDS 2014 IS SET TO BE LAUNCHED TODAY !!!

THE 2ND EDITION OF THE BASS AWARDS 2014 IS SET TO BE LAUNCHED TODAY, FRIDAY (30TH OF MAY 2014) AT THE Z-BAR INSIDE THE WORLD TRADE CENTER FROM 6:00PM - 8:00PM.

ALL REGGAE AND DANCEHALL ARTISTE, INDUSTRY PLAYERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. BASS AWARDS 2014.........JUST GET READY TO TURN IT UP.!!!

Lupita Obtains Rights For Film Version Of Chimamanda 's Americanah

Actress Lupita Nyong'o has optained rights for the film version of Americanah. Chimamanda Adichie apparently confirmed it yesterday (Thursday, May 29, 2014) during a Stylist magazine book session in London.

Sarkodie,Shatta Wale, R2bees And More Nominated For Nigeria Entertainment Awards

The Nigeria Entertainment Awards – NEA has announced the nominees for the 9th edition of its award show and the usual suspects, Sarkodie and R2bees got some nominations for Ghana in the non-Nigerian music artist category.

Topping the list are Davido and Tiwa Savage with five nominations each in the music category. Also bagging multiple nominations are Flavour, Don Jazzy, Wizkid, Olamide Patoranking, Chidinma and Oritse Femi. In the film category, Accident and Finding Mercy reign supreme with three nominations each.

Check It Out The Full Nominations List:

DJ Black, has reacted to suggestions he cut Lil Win’s performance’s short at last weekend’s Ghana Meets Naija concert. In a Facebook post on Thursday afternoon, the well-known disc jockey played down any ill motive, insisting he had nothing or whatsoever to do with the Kumawood actor’s abrupt exit from the stage on Saturday.

“Just to clarify this false accusations. I did not cut off anyone’s mic on #GhanameetsNaija . All sounds were cut off by the Sound Controller,” he posted.

Black’s clarification comes in the wake of incessant bashing of the way and manner the young actor’s act on stage was rudely interrupted with repeated sounding-off bytes.

In what was thought to be a promotion of the drug substance, Marijuana on stage, Lil Win saw his performance cut short.

All over the world, renowned performers are sometimes confronted by zealous and admiring fans who weep, break down and even faint on seeing their idols perform.

Last Saturday, Sarkodie, the “Obidiponbede”, unable to contain one such emotional demonstration ended up weeping himself right in front of the large audience at the Ghana Meets Naija concert held at the Accra International Conference Centre.

The show had travelled over halfway into its run and Ghana’s reigning Best Rapper was in full flight delivering his share of goodies to patrons. Sporting an all black costume and black shades to complement his dapper appearance, the “Rapperholic” was killing it.

Then out of the blue, a female fan obviously overwhelmed to see her “idol” in real person could not just stand the excitement of seeing Sarkodie on stage. She jumped onto the stage and flung herself at his feet.

Not even the security guards on duty could get the lady who was holding the feet of Sarkodie off the stage.

When Sarkodie acknowledged her presence and gave her a hug, the “number one” fan appeared to have fallen into a trance, an incident that drew a lot of cheers from the crowd.

A Ghanaian based company thinkers Bag Media known for its Public relations, Innovations, brands & Events Management and digital media campaigns has launched a new product to support the Black Stars of Ghana at the World Cup.

The campaign dubbed: ‘thinkersBall14’ is designed to reward loyal fans and Ghanaians; who will be able to use 140 words to motivate the Blacks Stars before, during and after the world cup.

ThinkersBall14 will reward the most touching motivational words with some great souvenirs and products such as caps, T-shirts, Black Star replica jersey, air time and more.

The most outstanding among the lot will be given the opportunity together with five friends to watch all the Black stars games at Spin Break restaurant with all expenses paid.

African dancehall king Samini extend a hand of help to less privileged and needy children at an abandoned orphanage school in Accra on African Union day May 25. As a prelude to the launch of his child foundation, Ghana’s Dancehall artiste Samini together with Kaakie, Episode, Noble Nketia and the whole Higrade Family on AU day visited a school at Awoshie in Accra to dine with the kids and donate some money for the management of the school.

As part of his social responsibility, Ghana’s Dancehall artiste, Samini, on Saturday partied with the underprivileged children at the Enough Grace Complex at Awoshie.

The gesture was to put smiles on the faces of the children and also ease any form hardship at the school. It was also part of activities to mark as a prelude to the launch of his foundation.

As we bolt down our good furniture for the explosive over her spectacular and energetic performance at the Ghana Meets Naija just some few nights back, AK has revealed plans for a new single featuring 4x4.

AK Songstress has announced the official release date of her new single, ‘Dangerous’, which will arrive on radio and streets in the coming days, precisely Saturday, 31st May. 2014.

The danceable tune (lifted from the forthcoming album) and features award winning group 4x4, showcases a versatile, more reflective side to the Dancehall Queen’s personality. The song was co-written by AK and Fresh Prince and produced by Danny Beat.

Both AK and Fresh Prince are hopeful of sharing the news and cover art for the new single with their fans via Twitter and Instagram this week. Describing the single, AK said: "It sounds like its title, Dangerous. It a banger. It going to get the whole country dancing.

Although Paradise Entertainment has not given AK's forthcoming album a release date, management assures that the studio album will be a blast and worth waiting for the right time.

Rapper TRUTH Releases Hot New Promo Photos

Rapper TRUTH releases new promotional pictures for the viewing pleasure of his teeming fans.

The delectable handsome is currently in the studio working on new songs with powerful collaborations with different top notch artistes and producers which would hit the airwaves soonest.

For those who don’t know the young rapper on the bloc, he is Clifford D.A. Junior under the stable of Green Light Music Label.

He was formerly of the group Truth & Dare, but they had to go their separate ways, in order to embark on solo projects as desired by the duo.

When he was in his former group, they released hit singles like Tongues (produced by Magnom), Danwana (produced by Peewezel), Chocolate Me (produced by KillBeatz), Afrofusion Mast, among others.

See More Photos After The Cut ...

GUBA Foundation Hosts An Informative And Entertaining Autism Awareness Seminar

On Saturday 17th May, the GUBA Foundation held its fourth awareness event. It was a fun-packed, dynamic and informative day where specialists in child behaviour & development engaged with families living with autism. It was an excellent platform to enhance awareness and support within the Black or Ethnic Minority (BME) Community.

In true event style, the Bright stars Autism Community Club amazed the audience with a barnstorming explosion of African drumming and performing arts, which set the pace for the event.

The spotlight duly turned to those living with autism, giving them a platform to share their experiences. Vanessa Bobb gave a mother’s perspective, sharing her struggles with her son’s autism and how difficulties in finding support fuelled her drive to start her own BME autism advocacy group.

Nana-Ama Kyeafi spoke emotively from a sibling’s perspective, and how parents need to be just as acutely aware of those amongst their children who don’t have autism as those that do. Mr. George Ameyaw also spoke from a father’s perspective, and how his work with the Foundation has helped him learn about his daughter’s diagnosis. Jean Smith, who years after fighting for the rights of her two autistic sons discovered that she herself had autism, also shared her experience.

Kojo Kojo Antwi, ‘The Maestro’ as he’s affectionately called has once again indeed proven to be a world music icon of Ghanaian heritage when he dazzled thousands of fans in the ‘Holy Land’ of Israel over the weekend.

‘The Maestro’ joined the Hebrew Israelite community of Dimona as they celebrated their annual ‘New World Passover’. A season celebrated to commemorate their arrival at the shores of Israel after the group left America in the 1960’s, where they felt captive.

Kojo Antwi’s visit to the ‘Holy Land’ was upon a distinct invitation from the leader of the Hebrew Israelite community, His Excellency Ben Ammi Ben.

Despite the short notice and the absence of his own band, Mr. Music Man as he’s also known, still displayed his craft and thrilled the community with his unique blend of Ghana’s highlife, Africa’s Soukous, Caribbean lovers rock, a splash of Afro-American soul and R&B.

Milla Joseph Odartei Lamptey popularly known as Gasmilla is working towards the release of his first music album soon after the World Cup. The album which is titled “Better Late Than Never” according to him, would contain about twenty to thirty songs including Aboodantoi, Three Points, Letter To Government and his new single, B3 Ole (Abi You Know). He also hinted that the album features a couple of underground artists.

Milla explained his reason for not featuring any known artist on his songs saying “Why give food to somebody who is already full? There is no need putting artists who have made it on my song because they do not need that kind of exposure I will give them on my album”.

He said the underground artists who are trying hard to make it are the ones who need that exposure therefore he has decided to dedicate his first album to them, and hopefully that would help teleport them to fame and help push them to the top. He also asked his fans to continue to support his music and he is going work hard to bring them nothing but the best.

Welcome to your regular dose of ‘A PIECE OF PEACE’! I believe we are all born to be great in our own way, and life is a journey laced with a series of lessons to enable you to unlock your inner greatness! So stayed tuned for a personal insight on tips, information and advice aimed to inspire and motivate that I am discovering as I embark on my journey to unlocking my inner greatness. I hope it helps you as it is helping me!

Today I would like to share on the topic: THE ROAD TO SUCCESS HAS MANY PARKING SPACES!

There are times where you will come to a crossroad on your journey to success. On one hand lies all the things you have been trained to believe you are by your family, education or even friends. On the other hand is where you believe you are meant to go in life. Sometimes making the right decision at this crucial point in your life can be very difficult indeed.

We grow up trying to meet the expectations set for us by those we care about. We have been conditioned into thinking that taking a particular route in life is best for us and that is the only way we can succeed. However, what happens when we feel we have another dream that is a contradiction to what everyone expects of us.

Renowned Poet And Author Maya Angelou Dies At 86

One of America's most famous and inspiring poets and writers, Maya Angelou, has died. She died last night, Tuesday, May 27th with her family by her side in a Winston-Salem, North Carolina hospital while recovering from an illness.

The famed author was to be honored this Friday with the Beacon of Life Award at Major League Baseball's Civil Rights Game when she fell ill and had to cancel.

Angelou has received more than 30 honorary degrees from universities around the world. She published 7 autobiographies, 3 books of essays, and several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning more than 50 years.

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou famously wrote

May her soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

D’banj Wins An Award At The World Music Awards

D’banj was one of the winners at the 2014 World Musc Awards held in Monaco last night.

He shared this video on instagram with his trophy on May 28th, 2014.

Watch here for complete list of winners soon. Also see what D’banj rocked to the red carpet…

Check What He Said On Instagram After The Cut.....

PHOTOS: Fellowship Of Living Praise And Woodland Bible Church, USA Feed Widows

Fellowship of Living Praise fed over 50 widows today at the Fanmilk, Ablekuma branch in Accra. The church which has about six branches in Ghana gave each widow a sack of rice, six tins of milk, a bottle of oil, toilet rolls and a tin of milo.

The widows who benefited from the donation came from the Ablekuma community which included both Christians and Muslims.

Rev. Dr. Charles Nii Odartey Mills, the founder and General Overseer of the church speaking at the event invigorated the widows to press on in life despite the passing away of their spouses. He also counseled them to put their trust in the Lord for there is a potential in them.

Rev. Dr. Charles Nii Odartey Mills disclosed that it is the duty of the church to look after the widow hence the donation. He also promised another donation in December.

Organisers of the annual and prestigious Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) have celebrated 10 years of the awards in the capital city of Bayelsa State, Yenagoa which became the centre of attraction last Saturday as movie personalities stormed the city for this year’s event.

Leila Djansi and Shirley Frimpong-Manso saved Ghana from what could have been a total disgrace by winning an award each at the event, an improvement upon last year’s win.

Last year, Ghana picked just an award for Best Short Film, Kitiaku Ananse.

Leila Djansi’s directed movie, Northern Affair, picked Ghana’s first award on the night for Achievement in Production Design while Shirley Frimpong- Manso picked the award for Achievement In Editing for her movie, Potomanto.

South Africa picked most awards on the night. The complete list of winners are as follows:

Cass T and Sarkodie

It's obvious every soul in Ghana knows that our own 4syte tv is owned by none other than Ignace, but what we don't know is that 4syte tv UK belongs to a different person altogether.....you might have a funny idea of who the CEO of 4syte tv UK is, but I just want to declare that "it is a She" oh yeah it is definitely a she!!! She was the event manager for the 2011 Ghana vrs England football game in Wembley and that was where she met Ignace.

I never knew Ignace is a football fan, apparently Ignace was impressed with the work she had done, so they talked and talked till they finally concluded she was gona have 4syte tv UK under her name since she is a showbiz lover, a business minded lady and had lived her whole life there. Now that solves the puzzle to why we have different CEO's.

The Ghanain born and raised in UK goes by the name Cassandra Tackie but she is well known by the name Cass T. Upon speaking to Cass T', I realized 4syte tv UK could not be in a more better hand than hers ...... whoever said what men can do, women can't do it better? "There will be some fresh faces on your screens soon as 4syte Uk will be bringing more to your screens in the coming months", she promised.

Following the massive success and rave reviews of his hit debut single “Is Notin”, MTN Project Fame West Africa and fast-rising Nigerian Pop sensation and musician OLAWALE is proud to unveil the excellent new music video for “Is Notin”, directed by Paul Gambit.

Visually, Olawale and prolific director Paul Gambit, as well as smoking hot leading lady Lizzy Ugi have all combined beautifully to bring “Is Notin” further to life, courtesy of this infectious and eye-catching music video. Keeping things simple, elegant and exquisite, the visuals capture the very essence of this huge Pop record.

With “Is Notin” proving a huge hit across Nigeria with heavy rotation on the likes of Wazobia FM, Beat FM and Rhythm FM plus critical acclaim and features coming from the likes of The Guardian, Punch, This Day and The Sun among several tastemakers, Olawale is fast rising up the ranks in the Nigerian Music landscape, having only made his debut less than five months ago.

Bringing his own unique blend of R&B, Pop and Fuji to the forefront, Olawale is becoming recognized and lauded for being in a class of his own, among the new school future leaders of Nigerian music. With an 8-track album titled Almost Famous to be released soon, 2014 looks set to be the year of Olawale.

SpreadGhana and it organizers is postponing the Island Fashion Show originally scheduled for May 31st 2014 at Ada Foah. The show will now take place July 26th 2014.

We are extremely sorry for this inconvenience. We want to have the best show possible to exhibit the wearable and unique clothes that our designers have been working on so hard for the last couple of months and give our fans and sponsors the best they expect as well as showcasing African fabrics and designs to the world in the best possible way. Still we look forward to seeing you this July;Island Fashion Breeze is a show worth waiting for.

Our sincere apologies to our designers, models, media partners, sponsors and supporting entertainment houses both confirmed and those still in negotiation, Representatives of tertiary institutions and to all lovers of Ghanaian and African fabric and designs who have bought tickets for the show.

(Tickets bought are still valid for July 26 2014). SpreadGhana will continue to accept invitation for sponsorship and still has room for creative fashion designers who wish to participate in this event. Please contact spreadghana@yahoo.com

George Sam-Korsah, C.E.O of Gino XXL Entertainment has denied fraud allegations leveled against him by an Italian based Ghanaian event organizer in connection with R2BEES, describing the accusations as false and slanderous.

According to a report online, Amsterdam police confirmed the slanderous nature of the accusations made by D-Cries following Gino XXL’s & Henry’s inability to bring R2bees for a show in Italy as agreed by the 3 parties – Gino XXL Entertainment, AFRODANCE (on behalf of the artistes R2bees) & D-cries/Kelvin Fox. Dutch Police received all the evidences to deny the accusation.

Police confirmed that Mr. Sam-Korsah of Gino XXL Entertainment is NEVER wanted by them. Evidences provided by Gino XXL were very strong enough to make the charges against D-cries and his accomplice Dj Henry X for the act and have ordered for their arrest.

As CypressGhana hinted previously in our article about Idris Elba visiting Ghana and Sierra Leone to celebrate his mum’s birthday, he will also be shooting some scenes for a movie project while here.

He’s working on a project with Red Crown Production, titled Beasts of No Nation which is based on a novel written by Uzodinma Iweala and being directed by Cary Fukunaga.The movie is being shot in some interesting locations in Ghana at Koforidua, Takoradi and others.

The story follows the journey of a young boy, Agu, who, when civil war engulfs his West African country is forced to join a unit of mercenary fighters. Not only must Agu face the death of his father and disappearance of his mother and sister, but must also join a life of violence and brutality. Agu befriends a mute boy named Strika and together they face the crimes and hardships of war.

Elba plays the lead role of Commander and he will serve in a producing capacity as well. Elba joins Red Crown Productions’ Daniela Taplin Lundberg and Riva Marker, Parliament Of Owls’ Cary Fukunaga and Primary Productions principal Amy Kaufman as producers on the film. Daniel Crown and Bill Benenson will serve as executive producers. Red Crown is funding the film.

Monday, May 26, 2014

DJ Mensah Marries Girlfriend & Miss Ghana 2012 Contestant Foriwaa

DJ Mensah has official tied the knot with his long time girlfriend Nana Foriwaa Oppong. Oppong, who was a contestant in the 2012 Miss Ghana pageant got hitched to Mensah, who is Sarkodie’s personal Disc jockey last weekend.

The pair officially became a couple, at a ceremony of few friends and family relations, at a location in West Legon, Accra.

The newly wedded have been dating for sometime now, and only got to make it sacred last weekend.

She becomes Mrs. Ayenu, taking on the surname of Mensah, who was born Michael Mensah Ayenu.

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Are you ready for the drama, loads of laughter and tears? Big Brother Africa will never disappoint! Get ready to be dazzled when Africa’s biggest reality series hits the screens on 7 September 2014!

It’s Big Brother Time and since the first season, the reality series has attracted some funny, dramatic, weird and wonderful characters that have kept viewers glued to the screens 24/7. Some housemates who have been part of this huge show have had their talents realized and have gone on to grace TV screens; newspapers and have their profiles trending on every social media site, blog and website.

Season 9 is no different; in fact, housemates and viewers alike will be pleasantly surprised at how Biggie intends to rise to this one. And in true Big Brother fashion, fans of the show and potential housemates will have to wait and see how he will turn dreams of some deserving and eager youngsters into reality and transform them into household names.

Entry is open to the same 14 countries with the only exception being Angola which will be replaced by newcomers Rwanda. As a result of the change, participating countries this year are: Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The new Grace Mighty Malt (PREMIUM IN NATURE) non-alcoholic malt drink distributed by GraceKennedy Ghana limited a subsidiary of GraceKennedy Group in Kingston, Jamaica of which Grace Foods UK Limited is a part of, has officially been launched into the Ghanaian market.

The distinct look of the bottled and canned beverage, the revitalizing and energizing nature of the drink makes it unique in its own right and has already taken the Ghanaian market by storm amid the growing economy of Ghana and the influx of the importation of many beverages.

During a short but colourfull launch last Friday at the African Regent Hotel in Accra, the General Manager of GraceKennedy Ghana Ltd., Jerome Miles noted that the GraceKennedy Group which was established in Jamaica in 1922 comprises a varied network of some 60 subsidiaries and associated companies located across the Caribbean and in North and Central America, Europe and the United Kingdom. The ceremony attracted a lot of media attention.

Photos: Davido, Wizboyy & Selebobo Arrive in Ghana For Ghana Meets Naija Concert

Carlos Sekyi, interim board chairman of the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) has refused to account for monies the organization collects on behalf of music right owners because he is afraid whatever accounts he puts out would be misunderstood, Mark Okaraku Mantey, a member of the board, has revealed.

TV3’s Bright Nana Amfoh, in an interview with mark Okraku Mantey last Tuesday, asked the latter why Carlos Sekyi has not respected GHAMRO’s constitution that makes it mandatory for him to render annual accounts and Mark’s response was: “Right from the very first month of this board, people like Obour and his contemporaries never gave Carlos Sekyi his peace of mind.

The man is scared that anything he puts out would be misinterpreted. Interpretation for the thing could be something else and so he is scared to make any move.”

Dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy has left the shores of Ghana for Europe to commence a two-week tour. The Ghanaian artiste will perform shows in Germany, Austria and climax it all in Italy where he is expected to thrill thousands of reggae and dancehall music lovers.

This is his first European tour since his musical career.

Stonebwoy, who has won the heart of many Ghanaians with his consistent hit songs, appears to have stretched his wings not just in Africa but across the European continent wishing to see the dazzling dancehall artiste performing.

The 2013 Bass Awards winner who over the years has established himself as a force to reckon with in the Reggae and Dancehall genre is said to grace the tour as the headline artist.

With thousands of his teeming fans expected to be part of the tour, one can imagine the exploding response from the crowd when the artist performs his banging hit songs, “Pull up,” “Give it to them,” and “Onumade.”

In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Today via telephone, Manager of Stonebwoy, Mr. Karl Gidiglo, said the whole management team is very excited about the tour which Stonebwoy is embarking on.

Fashion designer, and Ghanaian finalist at last year’s Big Brother Africa reality show, Elikem Kumordzi also known as Elikem D Taylor is to clothe the entire Black Stars team at the World Cup in Brazil.

Enewsgh.com reports the boyfriend of Pokello would be responsible for designing their official off pitch apparel during their stay at the games.

A highly placed source tells us Eliken has been handed the sole role of making the entire contingent look their best.

A good break, it would add to his already impressive portfolio as a fashion designer.

The Black Stars begin their pre World Cup campaign with a friendly against the Netherlands on May 31 in Holland.

Nollywood star actress and philanthropist Omotola Jalade Ekeinde on the 14th of May touched down at the Ercan International airport , Northern Cyprus. The Respected UN ambassador and Activist was heading to the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) where she was billed as a special guest and speaker at the school’s career fest.

Tweeting that the Istanbul international airport was her model look for the Nigerian Airport, the actress looked flawless in a leopard patterned jacket, white spaghetti top , fitted jeans and cream coloured pumps.

Welcomed by the Rector, vice rector, academic staff and representing African students of the school, Omotola was taken around the school and the Island.

One of Africa’s finest DJ brands and household name in the Ghanaian musc industry, Kwadwo Ampofo also known as DJ Black has been nominated (Best DJ Africa category) in maiden THE AFRICAN MUZIK MAGAZINE AWARDS (AFRIMMA).

The award ceremony that caters for all musical genres including including Afrobeats, Assiko, Bongo, Decale, Funana, Genge, Highlife, Hiplife, Kwaito, Lingala and Soukous will be held at the plush Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and Corporate Presentations in Richardson, Texas on July 26th, 2014.

DJ Black was recently in Austin, Texas to present a paper on Digital Media/Music in Africa during 2013 SXSW Music Festival. SXSW Music is the largest music festival of its kind in the world, with more than 2,200 official performers and bands playing in more than 100 venues.

Selorm Clifford Ametefe Wins Mr. Model Ghana 2014

A 22 year old professional dancer with the Ghana dance ensemble and an old student of University of Ghana (Legon ), Clifford Selorm Ametepeh has won the maiden Mr. Model Ghana competition in Accra.

The event aimed at discovering new faces for the modeling and fashion industry in Ghana and beyond took place at the Kama Conference Center over the weekend of May 19, 2014.

The winner, Clifford beat nine other male models in a fierce battle to win the ultimate prize.

All the contestants went through the mandated four (4) round segments which included the casual, corporate, avant garde and Daviva looks as well as question and answers which bordered on current affairs. They had also been pre judged on a number of photo challenges and catwalk competitions prior to the finale night.

The judges made up of the C.E.O of Kwaku David photography (David Sakyi), Managing Director of Pulse fitness gym (Beatrice Asamoah) and C.E.O of Ojeanne Clothing (Mrs. Jeanne Oti- Idissah) then reduced the number to five for the final round which was a compulsory question for all the qualified models who were Clifford Selorm Ametepeh, Daniel Yankey, Frank Acheampong, Isaac Ribbow and Sheriff Murphy Suley.

In the end, Frank, a student at the University of Ghana, Legon was declared second runner up, Daniel Yankey of Takoradi Polytechnic was first runner up.

Efya, Miley Cyrus, Flo Rida, Mariah Carey, And Others Perform at World Music Award 2014

As previously published, Ghanaian singer Efya will perform at this year’s World Music Award (WMA). Other musicians from all over the world have now been confirmed to rock the stage during the award ceremony on Tuesday 27th May 2014 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, France. Efya will perform alongside Nigerian music superstar D’banj, Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, Flo Rida, Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis, Jason Derulo and Fall Out Boy.

Efya’s smash hit song “Best in me” has received nominations in 5 different categories: World’s Best Song, Best Female Artiste, World Best Live Act, World Best Entertainer of the Year and World Best Video. Rapper Sarkodie and UK-based Fuse ODG have also received nominations for the same awards.

Photos: Miss Ghana UK 2013 donates to Osu Children’s Home

The Miss Ghana UK 2013 Queen, Miss Janet Djan, on Monday 19th May 2014 visited the Osu Children’s Home where she interacted with the authorities and spent some time with the children.

During her visit, she donated assorted items ranging from boxes of drinks, biscuits and toiletries, to the management of the orphanage.

After the donation, Miss Janet Djan said “I am very excited with the work the management of the home is doing to affect the lives of these wondering children.

Knowing some of the challenges they are facing now, the Miss Ghana UK Foundation will exploit ways to generate funds to ensure we can support them at all times”.

Lawyer, and Television Presenter, Sandra Ankobiah has donated items worth thousands of Ghana Cedi, to the Legal Aid Scheme office in Accra. The presentation she said was to aid the effective running of the office, which is in dire need of help.

Mostly stationery items, the donation according to the Scheme’s handlers, will go a long way to help them in their discharge of official duties.

“Legal aid is an important aspect of what we do as Lawyers; and to think that a unit such as this is barely equipped, makes it very sad,” she said.

“I pray you find them useful, putting each to god use.”

UCL Finale To Be Screened @ GHANA Meets NAIJA Mega Concert

The excitement is intensifying as the 4th edition of the GHANA meets NAIJA returns with greater packages for music fans across Africa and the world. From all spheres and works of life, this event according to entertainment enthusiasts, has got the nation’s grip.

The Saturday 24th May, 2014 concert slated for the Accra International Conference Centre is set to feature performances from seasoned musicians, including Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Castro, Guru, AK Songstress, Davido, Kcee, Wizboyy and Selebobo.

As we know, the finals of the UEFA Champions League takes place on that same night between two teams with a Capital connection: Atletico Madrid & Real Madrid, organizers of the mega jam have decided to provide screens for all patrons who will be at the venue early.

A quick history about the two Madrid teams, thus, is: Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid will be the first final of a European cup competition to feature teams from the same city. The 40 years separating Atletico's two appearances in the European Cup final (1974 & 2014) exceeds the 38-year wait by Inter Milan (1972 & 2010). It will be the 17th time that two teams from the same country have met in a European final. There has been one previous all-Spanish final in the Champions League when Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 in 2000.

Three of Nigerian artistes to perform at this year’s Ghana meets Naija concert, Davido. Wizboyy and Selobobo are expected to touch down in Ghana today, May 22nd ahead of event on Saturday.

The three acts will arrive in Ghana around 11:45am this morning. They will be joined by the Limpopo crooner, Kcee is expected to arrive in Ghana on Friday, May 23st around 8 :00am in the morning. for the much talked about Ghana meets Naija concert slated for this Saturday at the Accra International Conference Center.

Kcee known for hits like ‘Pull Over’, ‘Limpopo’ and other songs together with other Nigerian acts like Davido, Wizboyy and Selobobo will battle Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Guru, Lil Win and Castro from Ghana this Saturday at the AICC for the fourth edition of Ghana meets Naija concert.

Cypressghana is reliably informed that the other Nigerian acts will be in Ghana on Today. Guru who traveled to UK last week to shoot music videos for his ‘Pooley’ and ‘Bonsam Ani’ singles arrived in Ghana on May 20st for Ghana meets Naija, we are told. Sarkodie and Castro also returned to Ghana days ago for this year’s Ghana meets Naija concert after their video shoot in South Africa.

Idris Elba Heads Home To Ghana And Sierra Leone Soon

British actor, Idris Elba, is headed for Ghana and according a tip I received some months back, he would be shooting movie with top African stars.

Elba, who recently played Mandela in the movie Long Walk to Freedom, would also visit Sierra Leone. He confirmed the planned trip in Twitter post. “Ghana what’s up? I’m going back to where my Mum is from for her birthday… My first time… Next up Sierra Leone,” he posted.

The actor’s parents hail from both countries. His mother, Eve, is Ghanaian. He was largely brought up in the United Kingdom by his father, Winston, who hails from Sierra Leone.The pair got married in Africa before relocating to the UK.

THE BIGGEST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PARTY IS HAPPENING THIS THURSTHE BIGGEST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PARTY IS HAPPENING THIS THURSDAY AT VIENNA CITY , Circle - AccraDAY AT VIENNA CITY , Circle - Accra

It’s that time of the year again where we come together and come party in grand style.

After 3 years of back to back learning and constant academic pressure it is only right for you to treat yourself with this once in a life time exclusive After School Jam Dubbed "Prison Break CONTINUUM" by Lumen Entertainment.

Last year's after party was off the hook as the venue was packed with lots of high school graduates. This year Lumen Entertainment aims at beating last year's own and also shaking the grounds of Vienna City.

You shouldn't miss this event for anything in this world! Lots of Celebs Passing through!!! Come and let’s break the academic chains OFF!!!

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EVENT GUIDE LAUNCHES 6TH ISSUE OF THEIR NEWSPAPER MAGAZINE

Following the successful responds to the previous issues of Event Guide newspaper magazine, it has released the 6th issue respectively to the general public at a colourful occassion in Accra.

The 6th issue of the newspaper magazine features exciting photos and stories of the international inclined journalist of Joy Fm 'Jefferson Sackey' on his recent international assignment to Sierra Leone, as the cover boy.

It also has stories and pictures of some of the highly named events like MTN Hereos of Change, Vodafone Ghana Industry Awards, Glitz Africa Magazine Launch,Ticket Ghana 'Thank you Party', Anas Aremeyaw 'Soul Takers Premiere' and whole lot.

Event Guide newspaper magazine comes in a colorful and quality format, that report in text and pictures of events that took place in a particular month, it also reveals all upcoming events, must watch movies, places of interests and some of the hit tracks on air.

In an interview with the C.E.O of Event Guide, Kelvin Kenneth, he said, the company has been in service for some couple of months, but can proudly say that, it has made a mark in the hearts and minds of their cherished clients and viewers, stressing that most celebrities and personalities have endorsed the newspaper magazine with enthusiasm.

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