CypressGH.COM: March 2015

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Dr Sid (@IamDrSID) Graduates As A Director From The New York Film Academy

After studying for months at the New York Film Academy, Mavin Records artist; Dr Sid is now a certified music video/film director.

He shared his certificate on instagram with a caption : #filmschooldone #newdirector #putinthatwork #timetobuildexperience #blessed #selfimprovement #education #learnsomethingnew #nyfa cc @newyorkfilmacademy

Cypress Ghana Says Congratulations to Dr Sid for a good work done in school.

Sarkodie’s Email Account Hacked

Sarkodie has revealed on twitter that his email had been hacked.

The hacker solicited funds from the rapper’s contacts including UK-based Ghanaian DJ, DJ Abrantee on Monday, March 30th.

Sarkodie shared a picture with a caption “Ma email got hacked …. Dude sending people emails asking ma contacts for money smh!!”

Liwin To Sue Laxio Beat

Kwadwo Nkansah Liwin is preparing to sue beatmaker Laxio Beat for refusing to release his songs they have worked on.

The Kumawood star in an interview on Nhyira FM in Kumasi said he has paid Laxio over $2000 for three songs but he doesn’t want to release the songs.

Liwin in the interview said he needs the song for a performance outside Ghana but the producer is reluctant in giving him the songs based on some lyrics the producer describes as profane.

Laxio reacting to Liwin’s claim said he is saving his image so he has advised Liwin to change some of the lyrical content in the song before he gives the final products to him

Listen to the full interview After The Cut...

Accra City Times: Good morning Kevin, thanks for granting us this interview. Aphrodisiac Nightclub is now known as Privé Night Club and when we found out you were one of the brains behind it, we couldn’t wait to interview you.

Kevin Mensah: The pleasure is mine.

Accra City Times: So tell us a little bit about yourself. Who are you? What’s your background?

Kevin Mensah: Well, my name, as you know is Kevin Mensah, but most people know me as Scratch Khalifa, I don’t know why but maybe its because of my hair. In any case, I grew up in Ghana, and went to Mfantsipim School then went to South Africa for university and got into entertainment by throwing house parties when I came back to Ghana.

Accra City Times: How did you family feel about your foray into the entertainment business?

Juliet Ibrahim wins another viewer Choice Award for her outstanding performance in the movie industry at the GN Bank Awards.

Juliet Ibrahim, 29, is having an amazing year! Having won the JIGWE Viewer Choice Award few months ago, the GN Bank award officially confirms the gem as Ghana’s favorite actress.

Allegations had it that the actress won the public Votes in the Ghana Movie Awards but a plot gave the category to a Kumawwod Actress.

No need to delve into that because the Ghana Movie Awards is incredible.

We discovered in our interview that the actress is still open to work with Ghanaian producers. “Some producers see me as a competitor instead of seeing me as an actress.

Producing my own movies does not mean the interest is lost for other jobs.” Could it be her remuneration? “Charlie, I don’t charge big too o” she laughs out loud.

Kasapreko Introduce Holographic Security Seal On Alomo Bitters And Alomo Silver

Ghanaian-owned international beverage firm, Kasapreko Company Limited has introduced holographic security seal on two of its premium products Alomo Bitters and Alomo Silver.

The hologram which is a silver-like shining seal similar to that found on currency notes is strategically positioned on the cap of every Alomo bottle for easy identification.

According to the Managing Director of Kasapreko, Mr Richard Adjei, the introduction of the unique hologram is part of the company’s strategic efforts aimed at helping consumers to differentiate the Alomo brands from others.

“This initiative is a security standard that essentially will ensure clear brand differentiation and to highlight the unique features that distinguish the Alomo brands from other substandard bitters products in the market,” said Mr Adjei.

When 18-year-old Nandi (South African) and her Ghanaian boyfriend Chief Bansah, 21, decided to elope from prying parents and siblings to start a life together and build a kingdom for themselves, they didn’t know they would be hit with some devastating surprises that would quickly make their lives spiral out of control in a brutal manner.

Their quest to become the most celebrated power couple of Africa, and to control and manage many assets across the continent drives them on a frightening, confusing and chilling sojourn.

After ten years, their conquests and alluring moments of bliss come under judicial and public scrutiny when they get enmeshed in the biggest scandal of the century after a mysterious video implicating them in a double homicide surfaces.

Starr 103.5FM brings you an intriguing movie featuring lead actors Naa Ashokor Doku-Mensah Adodoaji as (Nandi) and Jon Germain as (Chief Bansah).

Fans of GhallyWood should expect another emotional movie from Ghana's Sky Orange Production and Tanzania's Endless Fame Productions titled D.A.D (Day After Death).

The movie has a very heart-touching concept movie lovers cant afford to miss - and is also filled with surprises.

The story line for D.A.D, (Day After Death) talks about an officer who has returned home after years of peacekeeping in a foreign land. He suffers from a rare disease that renders his muscles inactive, thus 'stiffens' him. Doctors have pronounced he has only a few months to live since his condition is fast deteriorating.

Whilst reading to his daughter, she sees him in his 'stiff' state, his nose bleeds. He leaves home because he refuses to be seen as a weakling by his daughter. He awaits his death.... but there is a DAY AFTER DEATH.

Some actors in Day After Death include Timothy Bentum, Wema Sepetu, Van Vicker and daughter, J'dyl Vanette Vicker.

Yes you heard it right. Van Vicker is in a movie with his daughter.

Mzbel Praises Women In New Hi-life Song Called EKUA

As part of her four songs for the month of March, sensational female musician Mzbel known in real life as Nana Ekua Amoah has released the last out of the four songs called EKUA.

The song is a hi-life song which was produced by O’tion beats and features music duo Dobble.

In talking about the song, Mzbel said, the idea behind the song is to shower praise on women.

She stated that; the story is told of a man praising his wife in public telling everyone how good the wife is and how important it is to tell her she is doing well.

She added: ‘there is every reason to praise your woman if she is doing well in a relationship but most often men over look that hence as a leader of the new school and the new girl, I find it very important to throw light on our women doing well in relationships.’

The song is part of the four songs she promised her fans this March but she said that is not the end as definitely the next stop is to release a lot of good music and more videos.

Ghanaian Reggae and Dancehall artiste, Abdul Razak Issahaku popularly known in showbiz as Iwan is out with a new single dubbed “Sex Tape”.

Iwan disclosed that the song reflects on the increasing rate at which sex tapes are released through social media. He described the act of recording a sex scene and circulating it as an awful practice.

The musician is demanding an end to the act which is rearing its ugly heard in Ghanaian media circles.

According to him young people mostly get influenced through social media because of its easy accessibility so such immoral acts must be clamped down.

Speaking to XFMNewscenter, the dancehall artiste emphasized how important it is for him as a musician to voice out against such an appalling practice.

The much anticipated music video of Tic Tac’s club banger, “Don’t let your baby go” from the camp of TN records finally hit your screens with an African relish to promote local tourism.

The video shot by Snares beats, exhibit African Ghanaian cultural values and artefacts portraying the rich cultural heritage of the country.

According to Tic Tac, the rationale behind his new thought-provoking video is to tell the world the natural resources Ghana is endowed with to whet the desire of people to visit such places in promoting tourism.

The music gem opines that as a people we need to tell stories of where we hail from to the world on every platform regardless of the magnitude.

He believes that Ghanaian musicians have a responsibility to promote tourism since it forms part of the arts industry.

He charged Ghanaians to take interest in local tourism which has the propensity to boost the country’s economic fortunes.

Ghanaian hiplife artiste, Kwaw Kese, has expressed joy over the release of some inmates of the Nsawam Prisons.

On Friday March 27th, some 23 inmates with the help of some human rights lawyers, DFID, and the Government walked home free from the Nsawam Prisons after spending years on remand.

Commending the players involved in this feet, ‘Abodam’ who recently spent one month behind bars after being arrested for allegedly smoking marijuana in public, told his fans on social media he was happy they made it out.

Kwaw Kese who now calls himself ‘KING OF THE PRISONS’ wrote After The Cut....

Nigerian actress Tonto Dikeh shared this on her instagram page this morning. Very encouraging.

READ WHAT SHE WROTE.....

As you read this, remember you have a warm bed and a cooked meal at home.

Everyone wants to be happy, so pay attention. Acknowledge that happiness is not quantified by materialism. I know many people who are reading this right now aren't happy with their lives.

I used to think that when I have a nice car and a lot of money I would be happy. Yet on my journey I have met hundreds of people with all of these things, yet none of the happiness.

If your bank balance outweighs your sense of purpose, or your only sense of purpose is working to achieve a greater bank balance, you will struggle to find happiness.

Some guidelines for happiness I wrote down. Appreciate what you have, gaining more won't make you happy if you aren't happy with what you already have. Live in the moment, don't video everything you see, take it in whilst it is happening, then relive the memories forever. You were there but looking at a phone screen...?

Popularly known for short skits ‘Boys Kasa’, Ahuof3 Patri on Thursday 26 March 2015 visited the Children’s ward at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra .

Priscilla Opku Agyemang as she is known in private life on her visitation donated some items to the children hospitalized at the premier health care facility in Ghana.

Ahuof3 Patri who added a year to her age on the day visited the hospital as part of activities to mark her birthday celebration.

Check Out Photos From Her Visit After The Cut ....

Hairstyles play a major role in the way a person is viewed by the public, and even much more when you are a celebrity.

It's 2015 and in a year when his fellow colleagues are debunking new looks, Guru has also made it a proposal to change how fans and the world used to see him.

Under his own record label NKZ Records, the Kpa Kpa Kpa Movement hit-maker is set to release a Ghanaian Classical Piece and a song which features Sarkodie anytime soon shared these new pictures.

Branding as they say is very necessary for any marketable product seems to be the reason behind these new pictures of Guru.

Does this look work for him or not??? Check Photo out After The Cut......

I Will GUN DOWN Somebody With My AK47 - Natural Face

Many celebrities including Metro TV news anchor, Ignatius Annor ,Actress Jasmin Baroudi etc have either added their voices for or against gay marriage.

Ghanaian Afro Dancehall artiste Yemi J Oluwatobi , popularly known as Natural Face, has also expressed his take on gay marriage in Ghana.

Responding to a question on Arnold Mensah Elavanyo's Vlog ( Vibes in 5 ), the So High crooner however said '' For me homosexuality or gay is not good & i wouldn't see my brother acting like a lady, if the government authorize me to use my AK47 i will shoot somebody.

Watch Video After The Cut.....

Happy Birthday To Banky W, Check Out The Message His Best Friend Wrote On Istagram

Nigerian Singer, Banky W is a year older today and his best friend/business partner, Tunde Demuren took to instagram to honour his friend and let him know how much he cherishes their friendship. He wrote;

"From our early days in Home Science (didnt like u much in JS1), to our college days in New York, to making the decision to start EME together when Lifestyle ent (@segundemuren and Tino didnt see our vision), to growing the business to what it is today, u have been a dependable brother in every aspect of my life, my personal counsellor/shrink, my relationship advisor (if they knew), my prayer partner, my goal setter and breaker, my constant healthy competition, my supporter and overall best friend... I wish u many more successes as u turn a year older.

We celebrate many more in the land of the living in Jesus name. Amen!" How sweet! Happy birthday, Banky!

''Any Gospel Artiste Who Fights Over VGMA Is A Baby In Christ'' - Evang. Diana Asamoah

Ghanaian gospel artiste Diana Asamoah shed her personal view on the upcoming Vodafone Ghana music awards during an interview with Okay 101.7 FM's Abieku Santana.

Asked by the 'DriveOnOkayFM' presenter about her nominations in this years VGMA, Diana Asamaoh, stated ''I have had very good songs over the past 3years and by some reason they were not nominated so I wasn't even expecting any nominations''.

Further asked what she thought about fellow gospel artistes who allegedly have been ''fighting'' over the awards, the ''Hymm (Pentecost Soree Ndwom)'' hitmaker stated clearly that ''any gospel artiste who fights over Ghana music awards is a baby in Christ'', according to her their genre of music is solely to lift the name of God high and shouldn't be measured by a system designed by humans.

Despite her indifference about the annual award scheme, Evang. Diana Asamoah has been nominated for five categories in this years VGMA including ''Gospel Song of the Year'' & ''Vodafone Most Popular Song of the Year''.

Dressing For TEDxAccra, What Speakers Should Consider

The TED talk which has been in existence for about 30 years has become one of the greatest ideas-sharing platform the world-over. With the acronym TED standing for Technology, Entertainment and Design, TED talks and conferences have and are still drawing together numerous people from diverse backgrounds and cultures in various countries unto one platform.

TED Global starting from the US and replicated in many other communities in other countries over the years, TEDxAccra over the past year under the name TEDxLabone has found its feet in Ghana and has come to stay.

Last year, indeed, the programme was an eye opener, lining up 20 great speakers from ministers of state , broadcasters, legal brains musicians , artists, people in the world of business, technology savvy Ghanaians just to mention a few.

Phenomenon among all the wonderful ideas shared by the speakers were also their simple but smart attires, just appropriate for the TEDxLabone (now TEDxAccra) stage.

Ghana's favourite premium old school party, The Mirror Ball will open tonight at their new home at the plush SOHO restaurant located in the convenience of the Marina Mall in Airport City.

Organisers Tag Team informed their esteemed patrons and the general public at the end of January that the monthly event would take a break for a few weeks to seek a new location as the season at the Golden Tulip came to an end.

Tonight, Friday March 27th, 2015 will mark the launch of the new home at SOHO with an "All White" party befitting of the celebration.

Doors open at 10:00pm and admission is still GH50 cedis.

Keche Officially Drops First Ever Gospel ‘’In His Time’’

The much-anticipated first ever gospel tune from the Hiplife recording duo Keche is finally here.

MethMix and Joe Coal produced Keche’s new single, titled ‘’In His Time’’.

This song according to the group is a dedication to the Lord Almighty for seeing them through every situation.

The duo is also poised to follow it up with another banger which is a Highlife titled ‘’Shame On You’’ as they are busy working on their upcoming album.

They also have new songs with Sarkodie, Edem and Kumawood sensation Lil Wyn.

Download & Listen:

Marriage Has Made Me More Responsible Says Peter Okoye

Nigeriain Singer Peter Okoye says getting married to Lola, his wife and mother of his two children has made him a more responsible man.

He says marriage has changed his perception as an individual but has not changed him as a member of P-Square...

"Marriage has made me to be more responsible, in the sense that there are certain things which I am limited to do as a married man. But I still remain who I am because marriage doesn’t restrict me from doing what I know how to do best on stage.

In a nutshell, I will say marriage has changed me as Peter Okoye but not as Psquare" he told Vanguard.

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Photos: Nadia Buari’s Mum Reveals Nadia’s Secret Husband

The hiding is over. Actress Nadia Buari has done a good job keeping the twins and their daddy away from the public. Mum will however have non of that.

Without a word from the actress’s team affirming any of the rumors, our investigations almost proved futile, until days ago when Mother/ Manager of the actress posted a picture of her daughter with a strange man who has the name of the actress vividly tattooed across his neck. In the picture, the couple is seen buried in a passionate embrace which doesn't make his face apparent but inscriptions attached to the picture explained it all, principally imminent by a proud mother-in-law.

Check out this photo shared to commemorate how obsessive Nadia’s man is. Behind his nick is clearly written the name of the person he loves.

Find picture attached with the caption. @caddybuari I'm totally obsessed with how he's obsessed with her. #mycutiepatooties

Check out what she posted on instagram after The Cut....

A scene from 'In the Heights' by GIS students at the National Theatre

Pupils of the Ghana International School (GIS) were transformed into world class performers as they executed a flawless stage adaptation of Tony Award winning musical ‘In the Heights’.

The gripping story of ‘In the Heights’ explores the lives of young people in the immigrant community of New York City Latino neighbourhood of Washington Heights. Although their parents are relatively poor, they strive with a spirit of resilience to achieve their dreams and aspirations of being successful.

The 80 students drawn from Form One to Lower Six showcased amazing acts interpreting individual characters like professionals to the joy and amazement of parents, colleagues and invited guests. The confidence and passion of the students were obvious as they showed amazing presentation skills in the musical which was interlaced with incredible multicultural music and dance.

When I look back at my life, and all the stuff I did as a carefree, young and restless youth, I can't help but shudder at some of my very bad habits. Yes, I was once short-fused; blowing off at the slightest provocation. It was pitiful.

Over time I have managed to rid myself of such sad habits but that can't be said for a lot of men some of who, even late in their lives can't still get over it, thereby losing their cool in their homes. No be small thing sha.

Domestic violence is an under reported crime in Nigeria, almost accepted as norm. Some men feel it's their right, some feel it's always the women who bring out the beast in them, while others will readily admit its a way of stamping their authority in the home. Sadly, many don't see anything wrong with beating their wives.

How sad! Yes, am aware there are women who beat up their husbands, but those are in the minority and this piece ain't about them. The most guilty perpetrators are usually men and the victims are mostly their wives and sometimes their children too.

Men abusing women is like a defence and coping mechanism for being or feeling WEAK in other aspects of life, sometimes including deep analog beliefs about masculinity. Men who abuse loved ones tend to blame other things or people for their violent outbursts. In some cases, it is a cycle: "my father abused me and my mom, so, it's normal".

Nigerian-born movie director Frank Rajah has told News-One he had cause to believe his life was no longer safe in Ghana and therefore fled the country to Nigeria.

Rajah has worked in Ghana as a movie producer for over a decade but recently left for Nigeria and has for the first time explained his abrupt exit.

According to Frank Rajah, though he loves working in Ghana, it became critical to relocate to Nigeria because his security was no longer assured in Ghana.

He said while in Ghana, he was attacked by well-organised gangs on different occasions for reasons he found strange.

On all the occasions he was attacked, he noted, his attackers never stole any property of his except a hard drive which contained new movies he had shot and was working on.

“I went home on different occasions to see my things scattered in my room. They never stole anything and I don’t know what they were looking for. One time too I was driving in town and they stopped [me] and searched my bag and took my hard drive containing my movies. I had my phones with me but they never took them. It was strange and I couldn’t believe it. It didn’t just happen once. I don’t feel safe,” Rajah said.

Hello and welcome to a piece of peace, your weekly dose of motivation and inspiration. Today I would like to share on a very important profession, being a mother and the title of my topic is “the value of a mother”.

Being a mother is something I feel is one of the most important callings a woman can have. It is a profession that not everyone is equipped to do.

It may be bestowed on you unwillingly or you may make the conscious effort to do it, but either ways, it can be one of the most important things you will ever do simply because how well you perform, will either build or destroy someone’s future.

On the other hand, there is no Paycheck for motherhood. There is no reward or appraisal to let you know how well or not you are doing. There is only the love, the care and the relentless hard work you put in. There are no prior qualifications or experience because no one can really teach another person how to become a good mother.

This is because the profession of motherhood is all about influence. You and I have an incredible opportunity to influence the next generation by what we do as a mother every day. The way we talk, act and conduct ourselves can directly or indirectly sow certain types of seeds in the lives of our children.

The biggest night to celebrate authentic Music of Ghanaian Origin comes off this Saturday at the Accra International Conference Center.

Dubbed the MOGO Awards, the event climaxes the week-long Citi FM Music of Ghanaian Origin Festival, which started with the Accra Music Expo at Mantse Agbona, James Town on Saturday March 21st.

In its 10th year, the Citi FM MOGO brand has promoted authentic musician of Ghanaian origin and celebrated all the biggest names in highlife music. After successfully celebrating Nana Kwame Ampadu, Ben Brako and Paapa Yankson at the Nights with Highlife Greats, on 23rd, 24th and 25th March, Citi FM in partnership with the Musicians Union of Ghana will now award deserving Ghanaian musicians at the #MOGOAwards.

Paapa Yankson and Nana Ampadu will join other great musicians like Pat Thomas, Samuel Owusu, Adane Best, Okyeame Kwame and the evergreen Ramblers Band, with the versatile Executive Band providing the music.

I love you soo. You are all I have… that’s why I love you so much. … These are lines from one of the famous songs by veteran singer Asabea Cropper.

Known for her unique Kente culture, her traditional “Tekuwaa” (headgear) her horns, beads, kente outfit and that silky voice with the Ada lyrics, she dazzled Ghanaians, together with her brother Kenteman, to woo the hearts of many Ghanaians in the ‘90s.

Veteran singer Asabea Cropper has disclosed that she is set to stage her comeback into the music industry this year with a new song which she hopes will be a hit. The song has a line like “If you want to dance with me, no wretchedness and you gotta dress decently”.

Is set to return to the music industry with a new song expected to be a hit. The song has a line like “if you want to dance with me you don’t have to dress wretchedly”.

The TV presenter & Tinsel actress shared some powerful words on her instagram page this morning. Just had to share it. Reading things like this from other women make me so happy.

Read What She Wrote On Instagram below..

Tbt. We are often in a hurry to get to where we want to be in life, that we forget what we have endured to get to where we are now.

I look back at my journey over the past 3 years and although I am nowhere where I want to be, I am grateful for all I have achieved. I remember when I just moved to Nigeria and was staying with family in ebutu metta, there was a certain man who I had several meetings with to develop a business idea of mine at the time.

All was progressing well till he eventually turned the pages and approached me with his desire for me. He changed his rapport and even offered to buy me a flat in banana island so I could be more comfortable and settled.

Still Got It ? Check Out Hot Photo Of Nadia Buari After Childbirth

A cheerful Nadia Buari shared photos of herself on Instagram to thank God for blessing her with twins.

Captioned "Dear diary,
This part of my life is called being fulfilled.

The spirit of this gift is beyond price and leaves me blessed and in debt.

God has certainly got me cheesing from cheek to cheek all day everyday.
#AmazingGrace."

Shatta Wale, P-Square & Flavour To Headline ‘Dance Afrique London’

Legendary pop duo & Africa’s greatest modern music export P-Square, along with Nigerian highlife veteran and award winning multi-platinum selling artist Flavour and one of Ghana’s biggest artist, Dancehall King Shatta Wale, will be performing live at the renowned SSE Arena Wembley in London on March 28th 2015 at the Dance Afrique London concert.

Presented by Solution Media and InfoTech in association with Lebara Mobile and poised to be one of the biggest and best African concerts London has ever seen, Dance Afrique promises to be the most sought after concert headliners in recent times.

Not only are the legends P-Square, who released their sixth studio album ‘Double Trouble’ last year to critically acclaim, with smash hits such as “Collabo” and “Shekini”, as well as international collaborations with T.I, Jermaine Jackson and AwiloLongomba, ready to rock the stage but the hype and anticipation on their impending arrival in London has reached frenzy heights.

International Gospel Act, Sonnie Badu has taken his show of love to his wife, Annie to another level.

The minister who got married last year to his heartthrob Ann Marie has bought a car to celebrate Annie on her birthday.

Ann who marked her birthday on March 24the had a surprise birthday party in her honour at their day care centre in London, where she is the proprietress.

The birthday party was put together by Ann's best friend and the Sonnie Badu Ministry team in the UK (SBMuk) and the children in the day care sang birthday songs for Anne.

Though Sonnie Badu was out of London and could not be with Ann, he made sure to keep a smile on Ann's face. According to Sonnie he had flowers delivered to her at morning, afternoon and evening intervals.

The climax of Ann's birthday was when she was presented with a 15,500 pounds Porsche Cayenne to his beautiful wife. Ann who was expressly could not minced words to say how she felt but just sat in her Porsche Cayenne with smiles, expressing her surprise and gratitude to her husband.

Sonnie and Annie got married about seven months ago.

See Pictures Of The Interior & Exterior After The Cut......

The nominees jam for this year’s Ghana Music Awards, which comes off at the Accra International Conference Center on April 11th, happened on Saturday 21st March 2015 at Cape Coast Victoria Park.

The event was hosted by George Quaye with Nii Ayi Tagoe as the DJ of the night,Artists lineup included “Shelele” hit maker EL. Edem, Joey B, new discovery nominee Pappy Kojo, Kaakie, Nero X, Joe Mettle, and many others.

The People of Cape Coast trooped to the event grounds despite “dumsor”.

Check Out Photos From The Event After The Cut.....

Singer/rapper, Eazzy is known for pushing the boundaries when it comes to her image; from sexy ginger hair to wild photo shoots, she has done it all.

But she may have gone too extreme with her new septum ring, which she shared on Instagram.

Perhaps inspired by pop princess, Rihanna, the new look seems to be too extreme for some of her fans. Check out some of their comments below and also share your views on Eazzy’s ring.

Ghanaian gospel musician Sonnie has bought his wife some seriously lavish gift on her birthday which falls today, Tuesday March 25th, 2015.

The international act who is currently away from home and from Ann,his wife, as he tours America shared a hodgepodged photo that captures the interior of a Porsche and its accessories via his Instagram page telling her how much he appreciates her patience, and support for him as he builds his “empire”.

Badu wrote: Good women don’t demand. They don’t run your pocket empty while you are in the process of building an empire.

"But rather the add some strange wish to their prayer topics and place it at a strategic place on your altar so you can see it.. Young men find one that will save what you gather and not scatter what you gather … #HappyBirthday #Badu #TheBadu‘s #SheBadu #FirstLady #LadyAnnMarie #AnnieBadu #MrsBadu #hope you love your accessories”.

4stye TV (@official4SYTETV) Takes The Biggest Easter Jam To Volta Region "Easter Great Escape 2015"

Easter Great Escape is an annual 4stye TV event which aims at taking people out from the capital city to celebrate Easter holidays in a different part of the country.

Since 2010, the 4syte TV and its celebrity friends have been storming Kwahu in the Ashanti Region every Easter. This year will be different because we are invading AVAKPEDOME in the Volta Region. A two hour journey from the capital city Accra.

Event will be in three parts on three separate days. First is the Bonfire Welcome party on Friday 3rd April, Next day Saturday 4th April will be 4syte Pool Party and the main event will take place at the Avakpe Protective Mountain on Easter Monday 6th April, 2015.

It’s been organized in collaboration with Avakpe Youth Entertainment and Radio7.

Performing are kwaw kese, D-Black, Vybrant Faya, Pope Skinny, Chizzy, Masaany, Kells and many more.

Highlife great Nana Kwame Ampadu shared the journey of his legendary highlife story by serenading fans at the “Three Nights with Highlife Greats” at Alisa Hotel on Monday.

Nana Kwame Ampadu kick-started the three nights on Monday night. Ben Brako and Paapa Yankson will take their turns on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Nana Ampadu told the story of how he started his music career and how he was made head of state for two hours by General Kutu Acheampong.

“The late Chairman Acheampong was the head of state. We became comrades, you can call it friends. So one day I visited him at the Burma Camp. When I went, he was sitting with his subjects. They were discussing something, I don’t remember.

The moment I entered the hall, Chairman Acheampong came and embraced me and welcomed. He left the seat of the chairman, if I can say president, and for two hours treated me like the head of state.”

After the release of the 2015 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards UNSUNG category nominees which has become very prominent in the annual awards scheme ever since its introduction last year by GHone TV, there has been various views expressed by the general public over the nominees, of which I have also critically analysed it in my own perspective.

The announcement which raised several eyebrows especially on social media as to the overlook of certain names, which many thought, if not deserved the main awards nominations, should have been in this enviable category has as well gained more public attention.

As a music lover, as well as an entertainment publicist over the years, I have had the privilege to work, write and see many of our young artistes grow from the underground to becoming main stream artiste in the industry, giving me a fair idea to analyse such a category for the prestigious Ghana Music Awards.

It is no doubt, the six names unveiled as nominees for the said category don’t deserve their place in there, but as to who really stands out is the major decision for many out there to take, but going through each one’s profile and work over the past year, am highly convinced out of, Nero X, Dark Suburb, Mz Yankey, Kingz Kid and Luther, Koo Ntakra, the former MTN Hitmaker stands tall.

The above question always comes to mind whenever the process for an edition of the Ghana Music Awards commences.

For many years, I have been asking myself, really, who has the right to determine which song is more popular in Ghana?

It is very tedious for a musician to walk into a studio, book and record a song, not forgetting the numerous problems they go through in the promotion of the songs and they are overlooked in the prestigious Ghana Music Awards with the excuse that, the songs are not popular. How heartbreaking!

Sometimes, one just admires when musicians are interviewed concerning how they managed to put down words together to make a beautiful song which has become a hit and very popular in the country, sometimes even beyond the shores of Ghana.

Nigerian Singer Davido met a homeless man on Sunday, March 22nd, 2015, who also happens to be recovering from drug addiction. In a one hour conversation with him, the man spoke to him about life.

Davido took to his social media platforms to share part of the conversation he had with the homeless man.

"IT HURTS ME THAT THIS MAN WAS HOMELESS... HE SPOKE TO ME YESTERDAY FOR AN HR ABOUT LIFE AND HOW PPLE COME AROUND WHEN YOUR DOING WELL BUT AS SOON AS YOU LOSE EVERYTHING THEY DISAPPEAR ... FEEL LIKE GOD SENT A MESSAGE TO ME THRU HIM .. HE ALSO REFUSED THE MONEY I GAVE HIM , HE REQUESTED FOR ME TO BUY HIM FOOD INSTEAD OF GIVING HIM THE MONEY BECAUSE HE IS TRYING TO GET OVER DRUG ADDICTION..., THIS IS A GOOD MAN RIGHT HERE HOPE GOD SENDS A MESSAGE THRU HIM AGAIN!!"

"I Salute You" 2face Idibia Tells Wife, Annie On Their 2nd Wedding Anniversary

2face Idibia shared this photo of her on his instagram page and wrote "My queen. On this day I salute u. You are beautiful baby and I'm so lucky 2 have u in my life. cheers 2 us baby and may God give us the strength and wisdom 2 grow old 2geda. yours!"

Photo : Rocky Dawuni Rocked The Stage At SXSW In Austin, TX

Ghana’s hit rock star Rocky Dawuni is making headlines in the United States with his stellar music performance and his support of clean cookstoves globally and especially in Ghana.

As part of his work as an Ambassador for the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, acclaimed Ghanaian international music star Rocky Dawuni recently performed at the South by Southwest Music and Film Festival’s Social Good stage in Austin, Texas- USA.

Dawuni also participated in an important panel discussion which addressed how innovation and technology are advancing humanity. Dawuni expressed how critical the role of clean cookstoves and fuels are playing in saving countless of lives and improving health around the world.

After the panel discussion, Dawuni graced the mic and filled the room with his world popular soul-moving sound. He performed new music from his much anticipated album titled, Branches of the Same Tree. Dawuni’s new album is expected to be released on March 31st, 2015.

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DJ Black (@djblack) Launches Self Customized Phone Case

Last Friday on Ghana’s best weekend entertainment show – Weekend Warmer on Joy99.7Fm hosted by Africa’s finest Dj, Kwadwo Ampofo, popularly known as DJ Black, took a different tune from the usual throw backs on Friday night.

The 3 time winner for best Ghana DJ, on the Weekend Warmer started by mixing the timetables with throw back tracks that made listeners reminisce. The mixes would have never been a success without him playing some hit tracks from Busta Rymes, Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G, Sean Paul and many others.

At a point when the show got to its peak, DJ Black got everyone surprised as he launched his customized ‘DjBlack’ phone cases for Samsung and iPhone plus customized key holders.
DJ Black explains that the customized phone cases and key holders are made to help his fans and listeners get closer to him at every point in time.

When the Phone-in section was activated, DJ Black gave three lucky callers each a customized ‘DjBlack’ phone case and a key holder for tuning in to listen to the show.

The curse of the blessing"- a term used to describe negative effects of a positive adventure.This is something our celebrities experience on a daily basis.

Irene Logan took to Facebook to share with her fans messages sent by a stalker. Researching more into this, I realized that the said fan whose Facebook name is "Prosper Donku" claimed that he joined Facebook to gain Irene's attention.

Prosper had cried out to his Facebook friends in a post that read " This lady here I'm loving too much.

Dear friends because of her I have join Facebook .... I'm crying to find her and tell how much I love am. Oh Irene Logan.... I'm your ILog number 1. Somebody help me make I'm finding her, Thanks".

Irene Logan shared screenshots of her super crazy fan's messages to her, reading the messages, I could tell that the guy is probably "semi-illiterate" and obsessed.

Irene Logan vented her frustration by writing " so this guy has been sending really stalker like messages to me ..and sometimes even goes as far as threatening me. It's okay to love and admire someone but when it becomes obsessive,its a major problem.

Ranked fourth (4th) most prestigious beauty pageant in terms of the number of national-level competitions to participate in the world finals and one of the most publicized beauty contests in the world, the Miss International Pageant makes a glamorous entry into Ghana.

The national competition dubbed, “Miss International Ghana Pageant” begins its process of selecting contestants for the finale with auditions on the 13th of June at Tulip Inn Hotel, Teteh Quarshie roundabout in Accra, then to the Eastern Regional Capital, Koforidua on the 20th of June and ends in Kumasi on the 27th June 2015. (Venues for the Koforidua and Kumasi auditions will be confirmed later)

Miss International Ghana 2015 winner will embark on a number of Social intervention projects in Ghana for a year as a personal development and social responsibility effort and to adequately prepare to compete with fellow Crowned Queens from other countries around the globe for the coveted Miss International Pageant Crown.

Organizers of the Miss International Ghana Pageant, Save the earth movement and Harlem world entertainment are upbeat about the need for Ghana to participate in this pageant since the aim of the pageant seeks to preach peaceful co-existence and other positive values in Ghana as well as sell the culture and way of life of the Ghanaian people to the international community.

From Friday 27th of March 2015 until an impact is made, 2131Clubs will be running a social media and student networking campaign dubbed the GLOBAL LCFI to highlight the key ways our country can continue to support every student in West Africa to rise up and push the agenda of PEACE IN AFRICA.

The programme which comes as a follow up to the recent first ever nationwide activation in Ghana organized by 2131Clubs, seeks to highlight the current issues on terrorism and its effect on education.

The recent abduction in Nigeria of 200 girls which sparked international concern on terrorism and the major impact on the economy and education, gave reason for 2131Clubs to call on support and assistance from every student in West Africa to rise up and push the agenda.

Founder of 2131CLUBS, Jay Foley, said GLOBAL LCFI programme will connect with students in the West African sub region to participate in sending a simple message out that, "we can’t take it anymore".

He further explained that, ‘’Terrorism causes instability in our economy and we are victims of the crossfire. What will the younger generation grow into with all this violence. With this attitude from our current leaders, the future of the African Continent is very scary"

Ghanaian Artist, Kwabena Buahin popularly known as Ghetto KB, has passed away.

The unfortunate event occurred around 8:00pm on Sunday, March 22nd on his way to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra for medical treatment.

The cause of his death is unknown. His publicist, Elorm Beenie is expected to release press statement on Monday, March 23rd regarding his death and the cause.

Ghetto KB, who is currently signed unto Jam Master Jay’s (JMJ) Xtra Large Music label has recorded and featured on several hit songs including African Name by Sway, Radio, One Night Stand, No Other Love, Bills On Me, Number One and many others.

He had a brief spell with Snipers Music group based in the UK and got back to Xtra Large Music where his career begun to take shape commercially.

Below is a statement from the label and it reads;

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