Photos : Manfe Holds Durbar In Honour Of Miss Ghana 2013, Nadia Ntanu

A durbar of the chiefs and people of Manfe in the Eastern Region has been held in honour of Miss Ghana 2013, Nadia Ntanu. 

Miss Ntanu, who hails from the town, was the special guest at the ceremony held during a special Akwasidae event.

She was warmly welcomed and ushered into a waiting pool of distinguished chiefs, who couldn’t hide their excitement at seeing one of their own. 

The reigning Miss Ghana took advantage of the warm reception, and exchanged pleasantries with influential personalities drawn across society’s high, pitching and pushing for a development-driven agenda for the community.

Ntanu is Ghana’s representative at this year’s Miss World event. She leaves Ghana in November for the world event scheduled for London, in December.

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They Are 26 Now! Meet Rwanda’s Big Brother Africa Hotshots Housemates Frankie & Arthur #LetsGoRwanda

As Cypress Ghana explained yesterday, Rwanda is back in Big Brother Hotshots.

M-Net and Endemol SA are pleased to announce that due to recent developments, Rwanda has now been re-instated as a participating country in Big Brother Hotshots.

The re-instatement is as a result of the delay in production which led to adequate time being available to process the necessary documentation for the housemates to participate in the reality show. We would like to thank Rwandans and fans across the continent for their patience throughout this process.

We wish Rwanda a spectacular debut onto Africa’s biggest reality show and in the build-up to the launch, fans can look forward to more housemates being revealed in anticipation to Big Brother Hotshots hitting the screens on Sunday 5th October.

This is the first time Rwanda is participating in the reality TV series.  Unless M-net and Endamol have another surprise announcement about Sierra Leone, this should be the final reveal before Sunday, bringing the total of housemates to 26 from 13 countries.

Check out their reps Frankie and Arthur.

Arthur

Age: 23

Kigali-born radio presenter Arthur describes himself as “funny, humorous and humble”. He says he loves the fact that he is social and makes friends easily. He enjoys people who are also humble, and dislikes those who are irresponsible.

His favourite foods are rice and beans, his favourite book The Whole Truth, and favourite TV show, Real Husbands of Hollywood. He enjoys Usher’s music and his favourite actor, Kevin Hart, is the star of his favourite film, Think Like A Man Too.

Ghana’s R2Bees, Mafikizolo, Diamondz & Sarkodie Nominated For Best African Artiste At 2014 Headies

Nominations for 2014 Headies are out. Ghana’s R2Bees have been nominated in the Best African Artiste category alongside Mafikizolo of South Africa and Tanzania’s Diamoadz.

The Best African Artiste is a non-Nigerian award category for an individual African artiste with the most outstanding single/album and astonishing achievements and infiltration into Nigeria in year under review.

The 2014 Headies Nominees List


BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR

A non-voting category for the best single recording by an artiste or group in year under review.

Okomfour Kwadee Puts Kumasi In A “Shutdown” Mode During His Comeback Club Tour #LetsGoAfrica

The much anticipated comeback club tour for Ghanaian hiplife music sensation Jerry Anaba popularly known as Okomfour Kwadee dubbed “A Night with Okomfour Kwadee Ne Atuatedom” took off to a beautiful start at Vienna City in Kumasi over the weekend.

The event which is the first of many scheduled for the artist to reconnect with his fans from all over Ghana saw several people from all walks of life, both young and aged throng the venue to witness a sterling performance from the artist who has for a long while been out of the public eye.

Commencing with sterling performances from guest artists such as Kuntakinte of Bradez, Andy of Mentor Fame, Ogunz of 2 Toff, Chikicherker,, the audience could wait no longer to see Okomfour Kwadee on stage.

Surfacing from the crowd and climbing the stage to a rousing welcome, Okomfour Kwadee took his fans back in time as he continuously dished out all the songs one could ever remember. From “Ataa Adwoa”, “Ka Wonan to so”, “Kwaku Sampson” etc, his great stage moves will forever remain a sight to behold.

With almost 45 minutes into his performance, CEO of Empire Entertainment and drive time host of newly established Accra based Starr FM Bola Ray not hide his excitement as he joined Okomofur Kwadee on stage to shower money on him and embrace him. He praised Okomfour for the great comeback and asked fans to support the movement.

Okomfour Kwadee performed for almost 3 hours until fans got weary from standing and could take it no more. Among the highlights of the night was when an 80 year old woman present openly made way close to the stage to ask Okomfour Kwadee to perform one of his hit songs one more time.

[See Photos] ALOMO SANKWAN PARTY TRAIN MAKES FIRST STOP IN KOFORIDUA

 Koforidua witnessed the Alomo Sankwan campaign this weekend as the party train made a stop at selected pubs in the region.

The reloaded version was welcomed by a vibrant crowd as the party train made its first stop at the Democracy Village where participants enjoyed their meals alongside Kasapreko Alomo Bitters.

Hiplife recording group Keche thrilled the fans with their back-to-back hits like Sokode, Pressure, Aluguntugui, Body lotion and the latest singles Diabetes & Fine Boy among others. Phootprints provided more side attraction by also performing to the crowd as they enjoyed their favorite Ghanaian meal.

It was a real Ghanaian moment as friends, family and loved ones came together to experience the Alomo Sankwan campaign while sipping their favorite authentic herbal drink Alomo Bitters and sharing a bowl of local delicious meals.

Kasapreko introduced their latest product ‘Alomo Silver & Gold’ which was also announced via a live update report on three radio stations in Koforidua, while the event was ongoing to which its loyal customers warmly accepted.

Sarkodie (@sarkodie) & Fuse ODG (@FuseODG ) Nominated For BEN TV Awards

BEN TV has finally announced that it is time to celebrate and  recognize the hard working Nigerians and Africans in music, acting,  sport and other fields of entertainment and it includes Ghana’s Sarkodie and Fuse ODG. 

They were both nominated alongside the likes of Diamond, Fally Ipupa, Mafikizolo and AKA in the Best African Artist category. Sarkodie is also nominated alongside Ice Prince in the Best International Collaboration for their single, ‘Shots on Shot’

MOVIE AWARDS:

Jackie Appiah To Appear Before World Cup Commission

Actress, Jackie Appiah will be the special guest at the Justice Dzamefe led Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Ghana’s dismal performance at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on Monday, September 29th at the Media Centre of the Accra Sports Stadium.

The sexy and famous actress has been mentioned as one of Ghana’s World Cup ambassadors paid over $20,000 each on a state-sponsored all-expenses paid trip to the global football tournament in the South American country in June to supposedly lead cheering of the Black Stars.

Hitherto Minister of Youth and Sports, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah has already told the Commission that each of the ambassadors were paid $200 each during their stay in Brazil, even as many of them were not able to go and watch Ghana’s matches in Forta Leza against Germany and Brasilia versus Portugal.

A host of ambassadors comprising of showbiz and ex-sports stars including boxing legend, Azumah Nelson, Abedi Pele, Tony Baffoe, Augustine Ahinful, Jackie Appiah, Becca, John Dumelo, C. K. Akunnor and Grace Ashly were all unveiled weeks to the tournament to lead a supposed fund raising campaign to help sponsor more supporters to go and support the national team at the tournament.

Now Jackie Appiah is first on the list of movie stars who benefited from the trip to Brazil to answer many controversial issues that have arisen in the aftermath of the Black Stars poor showing at the World Cup.

Double Release: Kofi Mante (@kofi_mante) – ‘Do Mi’ And ‘Move Your Body’

Kofi Mante has returned onto the music scene after his long musical break.

Before the break, he released two songs titled, 'Yen Da' which featured SK Originale and 'Make You Happy' featuring Canadian-based Ghanaian artistes, Mohamed.

Kofi Mante, who whiles off the music scene was still in the studio recording heartfelt songs, has released two new songs that will as well entertain music lovers titled, 'Do Mi' and 'Move your body'.

The songs titled 'Do Mi' (Love Me) features Highlife artiste, Nana Yaw Kumi better known as Kumi Guitar, that comes with a classic Highlife with deep words from both artistes.

'Move Your Body' which features Saint, is a South African kind of dance music produced for their music lovers.

Both songs were produced by fast and upcoming sound producer, Nakay.

Listen to the songs below:

Executive Committee Of The Academy Casts Their Nomination Votes Today

Organizers of Ghana Movie Awards, has officially announced 29th of September, 2014 (today) as the opening day for Executive  Committee of the Academy to cast their nomination vote for movies that are perceived to be of great impact to the industry and Africa.

Quame Junior, Head of Productions of the awards, in a press release issued, said, “We wish to inform the public and all movie producers participating in the oncoming 4th Ghana Movie Awards that the nomination voting by the Executive Committee of the Academy for movies starts today.”

The awards scheme which hit Ghana awards stage with a big bang in 2010 is aimed at promoting excellence in the Ghana movie industry, as well as in African. In that vein, the organizers have promised that this year’s is going to be an experience of a lifetime, as they are working round the clock to leave no loophole for flaws often identified with award shows in Ghana.

The fifth edition of the Ghana Movie Awards will come up at the Accra International Conference Centre on December 30, 2014.

For more enquiries, you can reach them via email: info@ghanamovieawards.com.

However, this year’s edition is brought to you by the Ghana Movie Award Foundation and the SEA (Seyi Emmanuel Adebayor) Foundation, with productions delivery from the stable of Blaq Qode event house.

Vanessa Gyan To Host New Segment On ‘The late Night Celebrity Show’

The sexy and eloquent eTV Ghana host, Vanessa Gyan has added another show to her growing presence on the channel since she joined sometime last year. She will host a 15-minute celebrity gossip segment on the channel’s hit program,  ‘The late Night Celebrity Show‘ which is now hosted by Giovanni Caleb.

Vanessa, daughter of the iconic Osibisa band member, Kiki Gyan, before joining eTV had quite an experience in the United States – from covering events alongside networks such as VH1, MTV and BET to interviewing prominent artists in the industry from the legendary Boyz II Men, super-producer Swizz Beatz and Roc Nation’s Melanie Fiona.

Kweku T Hosts Rapper Esbee & Nadia In South Africa

Esbee and Nadia Buari in the studio with Kweku and another sister

Young female rapper Esbee and her elder sister and actress Nadia Buari were last week hosted on a South African radio by Ghanaian rapper turned South African radio icon, Kweku T.

According to earlier reports, Kweku currently works with the South African network, Planet Radio TV (PRTV), and was co-hosting one of the station’s flagship programmes.

Planet Radio TV reflects the life of lovers of music from across Africa and the world. Planet Radio focuses on all aspects of music from Africa and the African Diaspora, including both current popular African music as well as the importance of cultural music and dance traditions from the continent.

Esbee and her sister are in South Africa for reasons unknown but she has been promoting her songs out there for her new audience.

Esbee is one of the female rappers trying to raise the bar in what looks like a competition between Ghanaian female rappers and male rappers. She was last heard on first female cipher. She is expected to release her latest single with Mugeez soon.

Award Winning Group - 4x4 (@real4x4) Ready For The Hennessy Artistry Concert

Multiple awards winning group, 4x4, is ready to thrill all music lovers come the 18th of October, 2014, at the Accra International Conference Center, on the platform of the Hennessy Artistry concert.

4x4 has always been a group of distinction. Captain Planet (Sylvanus Jeff Dodji) is a rapper in four different Ghanaian local languages, CoDed (Russel Edem Avornyo) is a Ragga/Dancehall artiste and Fresh Prince (Prince Tamaklo) has chosen to have a soft spot for R&B.

The group is undoubtedly one of the most successful groups Ghana can boast of. Their multi-talented abilities and creative style of music have not only redefined the music industry but as well rejuvenate the Ghanaians sense for good music.

4x4, over the years, have distinct themselves with great indigenous tunes and creativity laden videos which has made them not only authentic but acceptable to fans, and corporate entities; and that’s what Hennessy Artistry is all about.

The group was founded in 2002 initially as a duo between Captain Planet and CoDed, through mutual acquaintances in BUK BAK group who later mentored them and natured them to a healthy stage- enough- for them to release their very first Album “Sikilitele” in 2003.

Exclusive BTS Photos : Kwabena Kwabena (@iKwabenaKwabena) Shoots Music Video With Ama K Abebrese & Adjetey Annan

Singer Kwabena Kwabena has called it a wrap for the video of his song “Kyere Wo Do” which features his label mate Joojo. 

The music video directed by Stanly Adjetey of Take 2 Films also features award-winning Ghanaian actors Adjetey Annan and Ama K Abebrese.

“After years of toiling with Adjetey Annan popularly known as Pusher in the village, Ghanaian actress Ama K ditched the love of her life for a rich man who came to their farm to buy a cocoa. She followed the money making machine to the city only to find out in days time that his properties belonged to his hardworking wife.

After Ama K left her first love in the village just to follow the well-to-do man, Pusher hit a jackpot and became the richest man in the village who later moved to the city to live a new life.

Will Ama K go back to Pusher and apologise and will Pusher accept her back after the rich man threw her out of the house when his wife returned from her journey? All these and many answers will be found in Kwabena Kwabena’s yet-to-be released music video “Kyere Wo Do”. “

According to management of Kwabena Kwabena, the “Kyere Wo Do” music video will be out soon.

Check out some behind the scene photos After The Cut ...

El (@ELrepGH) Sets To Perform At Nigeria's Independence Day Jam on 1st October

Lumen Entertainment has Joined forces with Vienna City, Accra to host all Nigerians & other African citizens who reside in Ghana for the biggest night bash at the Vienna City Night Club, circle – a Suburb of Accra.

The 54 Nigeria’s Independence Day jam happening this Wednesday October 1st, 2014 promises to get fancy & very exciting as the BBNZ live honcho EL among other surprising acts are billed to appear and Perform Live on the night.

Gate opens at 10:00pm prompt with a massive Red Carpet & photography session with the stars & high profile Nigerian personalities.

Damage is a cool 20Ghc flat per head.

Remember it’s happening live on Wednesday, 1st October 2014, exclusively at the Vienna City Accra.

Naija Independence Day Jam with EL & Friends is proudly anchored by Lumen Entertainment with supports from Vienna City, Accra.

Photos: Eloise Naa Yaa Dickens Wins Miss Ghana UK 2014

Eloise Naa Yaa Dickens  was  crowned Miss Ghana UK 2014 on Saturday night at a well attended ceremony at the plush TROXY, located in London . 

She beat 15 other girls for the coveted crown which was the 22nd edition of the pageant. Chanteese Esi Black and Tamara Akotuah came 2nd and 3rd respectively.

As Miss Ghana UK queen, Eloise Naa Yaa Dickens becomes the official Ambassador of the Miss Ghana UK (MGUK) Foundation and will undertake several projects across the United Kingdom to help the campaign against social vices. 

She will also travel to Ghana sometime in 2015 to work on Educational initiatives on behalf of the MGUK Foundation.

Ghana’s Christian & Clement Come 3rd and 4th Respectively As Geoffrey Wins Project Fame West Africa 7

Ghana’s Christian and Clement came 3rd and 4th respectively as Nigeria’s Geoffrey Oji won the 7th season of Project Fame over the weekend.  

Very few would have guessed the electrifying stage-craft of Nigerian dance queen, Kaffy, and the legendary showing of Sir Shina Peters were a prelude to the crowning of the Benue-born Geoffrey. 

The big moment was mind-blowing as thousands of audience leaped to their feet in suspense when the exceptional winner was announced.

With the emergence of Geoffrey as the winner of MTN Project Fame Season 7, he is now a member of the prestigious league of exceptional superstars that comprises Iyanya, Chidinma Praiz and more.

As well, the N5m winning prize, an SUV and a recording contract, the journey to greatness lies assuredly within his grasp.

Speaking shortly after he was unveiled, the young man was full of appreciation and projection. He said, “Truly, grace has brought me this far; my fans and MTN have been supportive and I can only promise better years ahead”.

Management Of Castro & D-Black To Sue Kingdom Herbal For Intellectual Property Theft?

Yes, according to press statement from Black Avenue Muzik, Kingdom Herbal  is to be sued by management of Castro and D-Black for the unlawful use of the hit song ‘ Seihor’ in commercials for Kingdom Herbal products.

Read the statement below:

It is sad when huge corporations try to outwit and outsmart Ghanaian musicians over their intellectual property usage for their own selfish gains when the right thing could have easily been done. Kingdom Herbal Ltd. are manufacturers of numerous herbal drugs on the market including Kingdom Tremendous Capsules, Kingdom Blood Tonic, Kingdom Ginseng Power Capsules, Kingdom Koo Capsules, Kingdom Garlic Capsules, Kingdom Garlic Bitters and more is owned by wealthy businessman Jonathan Amofa, who also owns Kindgom International Hostel, Kingdom Transport and more.

Currently authors of the most popular song in Ghana ‘Seihor’, Castro & D-Black’s intellectual property have been breached by Kingdom Herbal Ltd as the popular herbal beverage manufacturing firm have breached the intellectual property rights of Theophilus Tagoe (Castro), Desmond Blackmore (D-Black) & Patrick Sika Nartey (DJ Breezy) using the song as the theme song for the TVC (Televison Commercial) promoting their new herbal drink ‘Don Papa’ Gin Bitters without their consent.

Calls made to the offices of Kingdom Herbal by the management team of Castro and D-Black proved futile till a visit was made by Castro’s manager and biological brother ‘Kwame Tagoe’ and D-Black’s road manager ‘Francis Clottey’.

Is Davido Dating Habiba Sinare, Miss Supranational Ghana 2014?

It looks like Nigerian singer Davido  has a thing for women in Ghana as most of the women he has been linked with live or school in Ghana.

Skelewu crooner Davido, was obviously crushing as he snapped these new selfies that surfaced online today, making faces and hand signs with his gorgeous companion.

The fresh faced beauty is Habiba Sinare , come to think of it, if you look carefully, She  looks like Ace Ghanaian actress Kalsum Sinare who also bares the same surname.

Habiba Sinare, is the winner of a recently held Miss Supranational Ghana 2014 beauty pageant in Accra. With more pictures of the two puckering up and getting up close and personal, some are asking if Davido has an announcement to make?

Davido hasn't been linked to any lady in a while so we are all wondering who his miss is.  Davido loves the ladies and the ladies love Davido. He's wealthy and handsome, what do you expect? :-)

Keep it locked as we bring you full details about Davido's love life.

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Flavour & Sandra Okagbue Welcome Daughter In The USA

Flavour and former Delta Soap queen Sandra Okagbue have welcomed their first child together. Sandra gave birth to a baby girl in a hospital in the US on Saturday September 27th.

Mother and daughter are said to be doing great. Congrats to them from Cypress Ghana.

Shata Wale, Paulina Oduro Star In New Movie Called "Never Say Never"

A new film titled ‘Never Say Never’, written and directed by Selorm Martinson Jnr. and featuring Charles Bucknor, Paulina Oduro, Edward Kuffour, Shatta Wale and others, premieres Saturday September 27th at the National Theatre.

Produced by Gold Coast Pictures, the movie tells the story of a graduate from a wealthy family destined to inherit her father’s business empire.

On her way to do National Service, she is hit by news of her father packing out her ill mother from their home.

She chooses to go back to seek her mother’s interest but ends up in some unpalatable situations in her bid to save her mother.

Acting is generally good in the movie and Paulina Oduro, known more for her singing, said she was happy for the chance to be in another film.

Keen movie fans here are likely to have already seen the woman who grew up in England and relocated to Ghana about five years ago, in films like ‘Faithful Liar’, ‘Red Label’, ‘Millions’, ‘Mission for Justice’, ‘1 Sin’, ‘Blackmail’, ‘No Apologies’, ‘Ties That Bind’ and ‘Adams Apple 8’.

“I schooled completely in England and singing, dancing and acting formed part of regular school activities. As a young girl I was in Caribbean plays in school and I remember playing a lot of bad girl roles,” Paulina says.

These days, she gets the chance to play roles as a mother. “I may be a mother and a wife a lot of the time but I still have a personality that differs each time,” the singer/actress points out.

Sarkodie & Wiyaala Nominated For All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2014

The five regions of Africa gave an impressive account of their respective music industry as the 2014 Nominees’ List of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, was unveiled, September 23, 2014 during a world press conference held at Protea Hotel Leadway, Maryland Estate, Lagos, Nigeria. Ghana’s Sarkodie picked up 1 nomination while Wiyaala bagged 4 nominations.

Although popular names in the continental music industry showed up on the highly-anticipated Nominees’ List of the awards project that is rewarding excellence by budding and established music professionals as well as journalists, the nominations of a generous number of emerging African artistes in many award categories threw more excitement into the unveiling event witnessed by local and international press as well as critical stakeholders in the music industry.

Among the well-known African music names on the nominees list are: Mafikizolo (South Africa) 6 nominations, Davido (Nigeria) 6 nominations, Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) 2 nominations, Amr Diab (Egypt) 2 nominations, Zahara (South Africa) 3 nominations, Angelique Kidjo (Benin Republic) 2 nominations, Fally Ipupa (DRC) 1 nomination, Sakordie (Ghana) 1 nomination, Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) 2 nominations, Uhuru (South Africa) 5 nominations and Mi Casa (South Africa) 4 nominations. Leading the budding music acts on AFRIMA Nominees’ List is: TemiDollFace (Nigeria) 4 nominations, others are Wiyaala (Ghana) 4 nominations; Patoranking (Nigeria) 2 nominations; Davina Green (Zimbabwe) 1 nomination and Noura Mint Seymale (Mauritania) 2 nominations, among others.

Another Hollywood Breakup : Jason Derulo & Jordin Sparks Split

They were R&B’s ultimate couple but  according to reports, after 3 years together, singers Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks have split.

The couple who got engaged last year were recently seen at the  MTV Video Music Awards in late August where they seemed more in love than ever and even cordinated outfits.

Sources close to the couple say the break up was mutual and ‘they still care very deeply for each other and will remain in each other lives as friends.’

last year Jason said his video ‘Marry Me’ featuring Jordin was about their real life romance. He later told E! News

“It is about Jordin, actually. And it’s talking about how amazing it will be when I get down on one knee and it will be the greatest moment of my life. You can’t fake anything because true love is true love, and that’s the basis of our relationship.”

TRACE ANNOUNCES NEW DEAL WITH MULTICHOICE TO EXTEND REACH OF TRACE SPORT STARS

TRACE has announced that its #1 entertainment channel for sport and celebrity lovers, TRACE Sport Stars DStv channel 188, will be made available to new fans across Africa when it moves from Premium to the DStv Compact Plus, Compact & Family packages on Monday 30th September.

With this new deal, TRACE Sport Stars will significantly increase its reach in the African market, underlining its point of reference for the young and the young-at-heart, while broadening its appeal to advertisers and brands.

Laurent Dumeau, CEO TRACE Sport Stars commented, “We are excited to be extending our deal with MultiChoice to bring TRACE Sport Stars unique sport and entertainment programing to a much wider audience base in Africa. With an ever-increasing demand for the TRACE brand in Africa it is important we reach those fans that have not previously been able to access the channel.

Exclusive News: Chris Attoh To Host Vodafone Icons + First Photo Of His Son & Big Budget Flick ‘The Rangers’

Yes, Finally .. Chris Attoh is back in town not only as a proud newbaby daddy but as the host of Vodafone Icons Remix Edition; and fans can also look forward to a new big budget adventure sci-fi flick, ‘The Rangers’, shot in Virginia. Shoot for ‘The Rangers, which was directed by Ron Newcomb just wrapped up and would be released in 2015. 

I caught up with Chris on his return to Ghana to find out how fatherhood is treating him, what he brings to the table as new host of Vodafone Icons and more on The Rangers.

On fatherhood, Chris said: “Ok I’m loving this because it’s a great feeling. Sometimes I listen to him breathe and I know there is a God somewhere. It’s God that gives children and am happy to have been blessed. So far I’m learning that fatherhood is the only profession where the more effort you give it the more you will enjoy back. It’s great!”

Chris also revealed that the baby is doing great, and that “…he and mama would join us from the States soon. I had to come early because of work.”

Chris has been working in the US in the past few months- shooting ‘The Rangers’ among other things. Chris describes working The Rangers as a great learning experience that left him inspired and ready and even hinted of going back to the States for a zombie flick!

Meet Big Brother Africa Hotshots Housemates Resa, Permithias & Nhlanhla #BBAHotshots

Do you have a favourite for Big Brother Africa Hotshots  already? The competition starts next month and the contestants are still rolling in – can’t wait for the actual show to start! But for now check out the 6th set of housemates below. 

Meet Permithias from Namibia, Nhlanhla from South Africa and Resa from Zambia

Namibia

Permithias

Age: 25

Professional sushi chef Permithias unsurprisingly lists sushi as one of his favourite foods, alongside pizza. He doesn’t have a favourite book, but enjoys watching The Originals on TV. A fan of animation, Permithias’ favourite films are Turbo and Happy Feet, while he also likes the music of Chris Brown, James Blunt and Joe Tomas.

His mom is his role model, because she provided for the family with “nothing but blood, sweat and tears’. He is the eldest of five children; he has three sisters and a brother. Permithias says that becoming a chef is his greatest achievement so far, because it ‘opened a window” for himself and his family

First Big Brother Africa Hotshots housemates Revealed #BBHotshots

So far we have introduced you to fifteen of the Big Brother Hotshots that will be on your screens in just over a week. We’ve met a host of very strong characters mixed with creative and bubbly personalities.

Confidence is a quality that all of the housemates seem to have in common. Macky2 from Zambia, Mr265 and Luis’ six-pack have this in buckets full. Luis from Namibia is extremely proud of his 6-pack, and Lilian from Nigeria oozes sex appeal, she even promises to "twerk for you,” Africa. Alusa of Kenya says that, "you will always be entertained by this sexy man.”

It seems there is a reigning beauty queen in Uganda's Ellah, the 23 year old says that her alter ego is the "crazy one, bitchy and a straight talker." How will this go over with the other housemates? Ellah and Esther represent Uganda, and whilst one is almost arrogant in her assessment of herself, the other has a sparkling personality but will not stand for anybody "putting her into a conflict if she does not deserve to be there."

A common assessment is that most won't walk around the house naked. Idris, the 21-year-old photographer from Tanzania will not walk naked in the house, as he “will scare somebody I am an African” he adds. Ellah, however, confesses that she will shower naked in the house. Something we are sure will raise many a temperature across the continent. Most of the housemates just want to have a good laugh and experience? 

Education UK Ghana Exhibition 2014 In Accra & Kumasi On October 27th, 30th and 31st

The British Council Ghana will be hosting over thirty institutions at one of the biggest most exciting educational events of the year, the “Education UK Ghana Exhibition 2014”. 

The venue for these events are the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kumasi on the 27th October 2014 and the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra on the 30th and 31st October 2014..

The theme for this year’s exhibition is “Where Inspiration Begins”. The exhibition will provide a platform where UK universities and colleges can showcase the excellence of UK education and the range of study and training opportunities available for Ghanaian students, employers and employees.

The universities will interact with students, parents, training managers, employers, employees and the general public. Visitors to the exhibitions will receive information on how study and training in the UK can help them be the best they can be, by providing them with world-class qualifications for a competitive advantage in their career; with improved earnings.

According to the International Higher Education manager for British Council, Rhoda Enchil, “The British Council Ghana remains committed to promoting quality UK education and opportunities for studying in the UK. Over the last few years, our work has contributed to the growth of Ghanaian students in the UK and we will continue to work hard to secure long-term sustainability through management of Education UK and UK Alumni Programmes in Ghana”.

LIST OF UNIVERSITIES

KSM Joins Okyeame Kwame’s Versatile Show In November

The Okyeame Kwame Versatile Show stages a return this November. On November 8th, and at the National Theatre, he gets to once again host the city to another installment of the yearly event. 

Organizers, One Mic Entertainment, say this year’s will be a good one. “This year’s show will blow off your mind. It is Magic In the Air,” lead performer, Okyeame Kwame, says.

Looking forward to having great actors, comedians and entertainers join him on the same stage for the Versatile Show which is slated for 8th November, 2014 at the National Theatre, and under the theme, “Modernity Meets Tradition”, Okyeame Kwame has revealed the first member of the Versatile Show cast as Ghanaian actor, director, satirist, talk show host, and author, Kweku Sintim – Misa (KSM) .

He revealed this on his Facebook fan page with a picture of himself together with KSM under the following caption:

“Respect to the boss, KSM!!! Catch us live on stage on 8th November 2014 at the National Theater. It is the Versatile Show!!! KSM is part of the cast. Be Ready. #BEVERSATILE”.

Aside KSM, the Okyeame Kwame Versatile Show is also supported by Uncle Ebo Whyte’s Roverman Productions and the Noyam Dance Institute, the crew that supported the 2012 Versatile Show which was considered as the most innovative show.

In retrospect, the 2012 Okyeame Kwame Versatile Show came with it spectacular performances from Okyeame Kwame together with Raquel, and other musicians including Samini, Slim Buster, Akatakyie, and Bradez just to mention a few. 

Accra Film School Rolls Out ‘LOVE WHAT YOU DO’ CAMPAIGN

Accra Film School, a Ghana Education Service approved training institution for film making and television production, is rolling out a motivation campaign next month to introduce its courses and show how it helps its students and clients to maximize their passions.

Accra Film School offers courses in Acting for Film, Make-Up for Film, Directing for Film, Practical Directing, Editing for Film, Animation & Graphics, Screen Writing, Digital Photography, TV Presentation, Film & TV Producing, Cinematography

“This is the first passion oriented education campaign from AFS,” said Rex-Anthony Annan, Executive Director of at Accra Film School.

The campaign, with the tagline, “Love What You Do,” was created by AFS Communication’s department and launches this month with online ads, and new print ads are rolling out next week.

“We are seeing a pretty massive demand in tastes for excellence from the film industry hence AFS has taken on the audacious task to produce top professionals to improve film products around the country and Africa,” Mr. Annan said, noting that often aspiring film professionals have a different set of expectations from their training and have so far not gotten their money’s worth, with a heavy reliance on outdated techniques. He assures prospective trainees of AFS up to date technological and philosophical training at his school.

British-Ghanaian Actor & Radio/TV Host, Reggie Yates Opens Up On Rift With His Father And More !!!

On the latest episode of ‘Who Do You Think You’ (which aired on BBC on Thursday), the former Voice presenter discovered his family roots and is eager to put his troubled past with his dad behind him.  

According to The Mirror, after  his parents divorced when Reggie Yates was four-years-old, his father visited him just a handful of times. Aged 16, the TV presenter bumped into his father outside a Tube station and threw his card in the bin. And he didn’t see him again.

“In my teens, I think my head-space was very different because I didn’t understand just how important it is to know your family, regardless of the intricacies of that person and their failures,” Reggie says.

But now the 31-year-old has healed the rift with his estranged father – also called Reggie.

“As an adult, you make a decision whether you want to pursue something,” he says. “You grow up and things change.

“Your priorities change and regardless of what has happened, as an adult, you have to make quite big decisions and I made a few of my own.”

Keeping With The Buaris : Photos Of Nadia Buari’s Familiy Vacation In South Africa

Nadia Bauri, who just returned from a long summer vacation in the USA, chilling in Vegas and enjoying special treatment with A-list celebrities at the BET Awards is yet on another lengthy vacation in Johannesburg and she isn’t alone or with Jim Iyke as you would imagine.

According to Trace Repoert, Nadia Buari flew her entire family in first class to a vacation destination in Southern Africa. Our insider informs us the expedition is a promise she is fulfilling to her family.

The Buari’s have already shot a movie, visited the safari, amusement parks, and several malls for shopping.

The Buari’s aka the B5 on the trip with Nadia include her mother and manager together with her four siblings Majeed, Jameel, Samera and Sydi

what a beauty to behold!, the darker variety of Nadia


Check Them Out After The Cut....

Nadia Buari Shares Romantic Birthday Message For Jim Iyke On Her Instagram

Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari was one of the very first to wish her boyfriend Jim Iyke a happy birthday.

The Nigerian actor turned 38 today. She Sharing an adorable photo of the two on her Instagram page www.instagram.com/iamnadiabuari , Nadia wrote a heartwarming message to her sweetheart.

“My Skitt…The one who knows the song in my heart & can sing it back to me when I’ve forgotten the words. U were created with a purpose & a specific set of gifts & talents to contribute to this world..to brighten it & make the difference that only u can make..! HBD Soldier..! *BFF’s until we’re too old to remember wat BFF even means*”

The two have been inseparable since they started going out over a year ago.

Iyke, in November last year, took Nadia on a “jamboree” tour to Spain, Germany and Switzerland on her birthday, shutting down rumors that the two had broken up.


See What She Wrote On Instagram After The Cut...

Da Hammer Of The Last Two Endorses Rising Music Producer Slimbo

Edward Nana Poku Osei aka Da Hammer of the Last Two is no stranger to Ghanaian music fans, especially on the Hiplife/Hip-Hop scene. 

The Ace Producer has a wealth of experience and award winning productions for top Hiplife/Hip-Hop artistes Like Obrafour, Kwaw Kese, Tinny, Edem, Sarkodie and countless other successful artists on their platinum plus albums.

Da Hammer on Sunday took to Facebook to support the multi talented Producer, Slimbo as the future of Ghanaian Hip-Hop. He is not only a producer but Rapper, Sound Engineer and a Song Writer.

Slimbo who has engineered tune after tune, beat after beat has no doubt earned his place as one of the top producers in Ghana; If not the best.  He has worked with the best in the industry such as E.L, Sarkodie, Obrafour, Joey B, Gemini, J.Town, Mr. Magic, Stargo, VVIP, etc.

Slimbo has our minds racing in different directions as he doesn’t hesitate to embrace new styles and challenge his talent beyond its boundaries which is influenced by great icons such as Zapp Mallet, Osibisa, Dr. Dre, The Runners, and Swizz Beatz.

Accra Hosts Pumpkins Charity Festival To Raise Funds For Tupaa School Children Studying Under Makeshift Structures

The Pumpkins Foundation, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) has launched its 2014 Pumpkins Charity Festival in Accra to raise funds for the Tupaa M.A Primary School in the Ga South district.

Themed: “Kids Helping Kids”, this year’s event will raise funds for the construction of a six-classroom block, a resource centre, a library, educational materials as well as a toilet facility.

The Tupaa primary school is a deprived community near Obom in the Greater Accra region.

The foundation seeks to empower children to be agents of change and support other children in need as well as their communities through education, health and basic human needs.

Pumpkins adopted the Tupaa Community as part of its social intervention strategies to support the educational needs of deprived children and their communities.

Among activities planned for the festival is a charity fair dubbed: “Shop for Charity”. It will run between 27th and 28th of September, 2014 at the Alisa Hotels in Accra.

On display will be educational materials, kids and adults fashion, electronics, kids grooming – hair, nails and makeup, food stands and more.

Vavavooom !!! Sexy (@peac_hy) Peace Hyde At MTN Hitmaker Auditions

The third day of auditions will be aired this weekend on TV3, eTV, GHOne, 4SYTE TV, Metro TV and Multi TV.

Join the voluptuous TV personality Peace Hyde this week as she brings you all the highs and lows of the MTN Hit Maker auditions. 

As the sexy host offers a refreshing, exciting style of hosting and has been making waves since her appearance on the Ghanaian entertainment scene.

Under the tagline “Dream It, Be It”, this year the competition heats up as thousands battle it out for the winner takes all GHS 100 000 recording contract and GHS 10 000 for the winning sound engineer. Check out behind the scenes of what’s to come next.

Emelia & Asantewaa Evicted From Miss Malaika Ghana 2014 #Ghana #LetsGoAfrica

Just after two tasks; Cultural and Charity, two delegates of this year’s Miss Malaika Ghana Beauty Pageant have been evicted from the show which reduces contestants to 12.

Emelia and Asantewaa were the two evictees.

The first time of eviction for this year’s event took place on air GhOne Television on Tuesday.

Two delegates Emelia and Asantewa ended their race to winning the crown. Their eviction was based on the input and output of tasks they executed; Cultural and Charity tasks.

The remaining 12 ladies are still working hard to maintain their stay in the competition as they earnestly prepare for the Cooking Task which airs on Sunday, 8:00 PM on GhOne TV. 

The cooking task promises to be very special and interesting  due to the fact that, the delegates will be visiting certain selected  local food joints, popularly known as ‘Chop Bars’ to exhibit their cooking skills to gain marks.

What Dorobucci Really Means Says Dr Sid (@iamdrsid)

No doubts, Dr Sid, born Sidney Onoriode Esiri, is now one of the leading musicians ruling the Nigerian airwaves.

A dentist turned songwriter and singer, Sidney hails from Delta State but grew up in Lagos. His legendary hits include Pour Something and recently Surulere under Mavins Records.

He also featured in the reigning hit Dorobucci, a hit number done by his friend and boss, Don Jazzy.

He just recently got married to his girlfriend and long time fiancée Simi Osomo. In this exclusive interview with Potpourri, he talks about his career, music and more:

What have you been up to?

I just got married so I’ve been up to that lately but musically, we’re working on promoting some more singles off the Seduction album. We’re going to be pushing out a few videos in a couple of weeks, for a few songs

You’ve done ‘Baby Tornado’ video, is there going to be another video?

The album has 20 tracks; 18 songs and 2 bonus tracks and we’ve promoted a few songs. Last year, we started with singles before the album came out. Some of the singles were Lady Don Dada, Love Mine and Talented. We also had Baby Tornado and then we had Baby Tornado remix which we just dropped a video for this year. We promoted Surulere and Kilon wa too with videos as well. And then Baby Tornado came out. We have a few more songs like Oyari which features Tiwa Savage, Chop Ogbono and a song called Nwayi Oma which features Emma Nyra.

A Piece of Peace : Soul Ties vs. Soul Mates

Today I would like to share on the topic of soul ties vs. soul mates. Relationships are very difficult to come by and to keep. Finding the right person can be extremely challenging. There are so many factors that need to neatly line up in that single package which we hope will bring us eternal companionship and joy. 

In our search for that perfect someone however, we may invariably leave ourselves open to certain things that may take a strong hold of us for a long time.

Physical intimacy is something that is natural in our relationships with the opposite sex. However it is important to be careful about the number of sexual partners we have. This is because each person you q Those attributes can either be positive or negative but the truth is, you have no control of what part of their soul is left with you. You can never know a person completely, but you should still ensure that there is a level of care and mindfulness of whom or what you are allowing to not only enter you but also have access to your soul.

Instead of creating a limitless number of soul ties by sleeping with many people, focus on finding a soul mate. A soul mate is not your perfect fit; a true soul mate is a mirror. The person who shows you everything that is holding you back. The person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soul mate is probably the most important person you will ever meet; because they will enrich your life on every level; spiritually, mentally and physically.

Every person you sleep with leaves a part of himself or herself with you. Truth be told some of you may be walking around lifeless confused and unhappy and not even know why, but constantly wondering why you are the way they are now. Please remember sex does more to the body than your eyes can see.

2014 MUSIGA Grand Ball Presents Cheques Worth GHC100,000 To AMWEF & MUSIGA Academy

2014 MUSIGA Grand Ball, the Benefit Dinner & Concert for Corporate Ghana and Society’s most influential, was held on Friday 5th September 2014, at the Banquet Hall, State House. 

It was aimed primarily at raising funds to support AMWEF and Musiga Academy.

Mr. Sam Afari-Dartey, Board Chairman of Grand Ball on September 23, 2014 at the AMWEF Appreciation Ceremony held at Alisa Hotel in Accra, presented cheques for Sixty Thousand Cedis (Ghc60,000) and Forty Thousand Ghana Cedis (Ghc40,000) respectively, to Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund (AMWEF) and Musiga Academy.

Certificate Presentations were made to Grand Ball Partners, sponsors and organisations that reserved Platinum Tables at the 2014 Grand Ball.

Presentations were made by Diana Hopeson, Agya Koo Nimo (Chairman of the occasion) and CEO of Ghana Forestry Commission, Mr. Sam Afari-Dartey, who is the Chairman of the Grand Ball Board.

KECHE (@kecheGh) HEADLINES (@Kasaprekogh) KASAPREKO ALOMO SANKWAN IN KOFORIDUA

Kasapreko will kick off their Alomo Sankwan ‘Reloaded’ campaign on Sunday, 28th September, 2014, which will take place inside Koforidua at some selected food joints and drink spots.

Ace radio presenter Abieku Santana of Okay 101.7Fm initiated the Alomo Sankwan concept two years ago.

This event is powered by Strategic communications and will be headed by one of Ghana’s prolific hiplife groups Keche.

Aside rocking the crowd with good tunes like their latest ‘Diabetes’, Fine Boy, Keche will also join fans and family to share Alomo bitters while they enjoy their favorite Ghanaian meals.

Speaking to Keche the group stated, ‘any fan that can sing their latest single ‘Fine Boi’ will have the opportunity to share a bowl of Omo Tuo with the duo’.

The Alomo Sankwan train will set off at ‘Democracy Bar’ with delicious Omo-Tuo, Banku, Fufu, Tuo Zaafi alongside your favorite Alomo Bitters.

Meet Three More Big Brother Africa Hotshots Housemates , Mr 265, Mira & Macky2 #BigBrotherAfricaHotShots

The tension is indeed building for the highly anticipated Big Brother Africa Hotshots season hitting your screens this October.
 
Meet 3 more Big Brother Hotshots Housemates , Mr 265 from Malawi,  Mira  from Mozambique and Macky2 Zambia.....


Check out the profile housemates revealed for today:

Malawi

Mr 265

Age: 23

TV presenter, Mr 265 is single and currently studying Purchasing and Supply Management. He entered Big Brother Hotshots because he always thought he could win it, when he used to watch it. “It’s easy to criticize people on different things, especially when you don’t know how it’s like being in their shoes,” he says.

“I have watched Big Brother for a while and I have always told myself I can win the show, I can do better, but I don’t know what really goes on. So I have given myself a challenge to now step into the shoes I wasn’t wearing before and see how I will walk with them”.

Miss Malaika Ghana 2014 Finalists Take Up Charity Task #Ghana #LetsGoAfrica

The Miss Malaika Ghana Beauty Pageant gets interesting by the passing week as delegates are introduced to new tasks and experiences in every episode. Now 2 of the weekly tasks have been executed, the ladies are now preparing seriously for the next task ahead- The Cooking competition.

Previous task that delegates have undergone are the cultural episode which entailed the Ladies displaying their various cultural backgrounds according to their dressing, foods, festivals, celebrations and many more.

Their next task was the charity task which involved the selection of various societal issues that needed urgent attention or solution. The delegates again divided into three (3) groups who tackled different problems. The first group of delegates tackled ‘The woes of the aged’, where three elderly women who had been abandoned in an inadequate infrastructure were provided for and given treatment.

The second group of delegates also took it upon themselves to provide and help treat a ten (10) years old girl who was born dump, paralysed and also had to go through societal accusations of being a witch due to her sickness.