Yemi Alade Shows Off Her 2017 Grammy’s Invitation

Nigerian afropop singer, Yemi Eberechi Alade, simply known as Yemi Alade, who has had a very successful 2016, took to her Twitter page to show off her 2017 Grammy’s Invitation letter.

She will be attending as a vip guest at the 59th edition of the prestigious award show which will be holding on the 12th of February at the Los Angeles Staples Centre in the United States.

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Obour Preaches Reflection & Positivity In End Of Year Message

The President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bice Osei Kuffour aka Obour has urged stakeholders in the creative art industry to work together in unity in the coming years.

He emphasized the need for musicians to remain focused on the goal of national development.

Obour also encouraged Ghanaians to use the Christmas and New year season to reflect on many good things and to resolve and reflect that the coming years will be positive.

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End of year message by Bice Osei Kuffour, MUSIGA President

The President, national executive officers and members of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) sends seasonal felicitations to Ghanaians on this joyous occasion.

Shatta Wale Wins "Most Influential Act" At The 2016 MTN 4Syte TV Music Video Awards

Ghanaian dancehall singer Charles Nii Armah Mensah known in showbiz as Shatta Wale was crowned Most Influential Artiste of the Year at last night’s edition of the MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards which came off at the Accra International Conference Centre.

The Kakai singer also walked home with the award for Best Reggae/Dancehall Video. 

The glamorous event witnessed captivating performances from Shatta, Samini, Guru, Kwaw Kesse, AMG‘s Medikal among others, and saw Stonebwoy, M.anifest, D – Black, Eazzy, and South Africa’s AKA all pick up laurels.

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Shatta Wale, Diamond Platinumz & Others React To WatsUP TV Africa Music Video Awards Win

Ghanaian reggae-dancehall musician, SHATTA Wale and other acts on the continent have reacted to their win at the recent WatsUP TV Africa Music Video Awards which was held at the Bedouin Lounge in East Legon.

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Cabum Drops “Me” Music Video

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OM Studio’s rap artiste, Cabum, is not ending the year 2016 without giving his cherished ‘Chedeshie Empire’ fan army a gift to celebrate the Christmas and New Year festivities with.

He hopped on his own Hip-hop beat and delivered a spurring slow-tempo masterpiece titled “Me”.

In “Me”, Cabum expresses his sentiments over the competition in the industry and insists that he is doing ‘him’. He emphasises why he is not winning accolades even though he has been in the show business for a long time.

In the end of the song, he gave his loyal fans and crew members special shout outs.

I Started Wearing Benash Jeans Since 2001 – Cartel Big J

Cartel Big J a member of the award winning music duo Praye has stated that he started wearing Benash Jeans designs since 2001.

According to the musician his relationship with Benash Jeans has lasted for more than a decade, during their (Praye) youthful days in the music industry Cartel Big J recalled that the designer was the one who clothed them in the Nescafe African Revelations competition the show that propelled them to the limelight.

Cartel Big J added that Benash Jeans is the only clothing line which has championed the use of Denims (Jeans) in Ghana, he disclosed that having a Benash Jeans apparel is something that one cannot keep to himself alone but would want everyone to see.

He made this statement in a documentary on how their 2015 Tigo Unpplugged costume was made by the designer. That event was also instrumental in the comeback of the group after their painful split in 2014.

Muse Live Concert With Kwamz & Flava, Eugy , Joey B, MzVee, Medikal & Others Postponed To January 1

With less than 24hours to the first MUSE LIVE concert, MUSE Africa regrets to announce the change in venue and date of the event.

Commenting on the change, Sadiq Abdulai Abu, co-founder / CEO of stated that “the change was necessitated by unforeseen circumstances beyond our control with our previous venue which would have prevented us from unleashing the effect of the event; this however affords us the opportunity to present the official first rave of 2017 with an even more amped experience” .

The new date of the event is 1st January, 2017 at the World Trade center, Accra.  The performing line-up however remains the same.

MUSE LIVE is a high energy no break party-inside-a-live-concert experience that will bring together top rated urban music acts, DJ’s, MC’s full audio-visual effects to create an atmosphere of intense fun. Muse Live line-up remains same with top urban music and afrobeats stars Eugy Official, Maleek Berry, Kwamz & Flava, Joey B, Medikal, MzVee and others set to dazzle fans with electrifying performances at the first MUSE LIVE experience.

To turn up the party YFM’s Vision DJ, Mic Smith, Starr 103.5 FM’s  DJ Vyrusky and Nii Ayi Tagoe will lead the pack of seasoned turntablist to keep the euphoria of the party going. Muse Live comes off at the World Trade Center on 1st January, 2017 at 8pm.

Shatta Wale, Diamond Platnumz, Mr Eazi, Beyonce Win Big At 2016 WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Award Winners + FULL LIST

WatsUp TV, organisers of the WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards (2016 WAMVA) have announced winners of its maiden edition of the pan-African entertainment awards meant to boost and encourage the production of quality music videos across Africa and beyond.

In a short winners announcement press conference in Accra, 22 winners emerged out of the over 170 music acts and video directors who were nominated when the awards was launched in September 2016.

Voted as the African Video of the Year was, Kidogo, a video by Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania ft P'Square and directed by Godfather.

Diamond also emerged the overall top winner with 3 including, Best African Combo Video and Best African Male Video.

Godfather also got voted the Video Director of the Year with the Kidogo video.

Overall winners in each category were determined by popular votes from fans of WINNER from across the world.

PHOTOS : SHATTA WALE & BURNA BOY THRILL PATRONS OF HAJIA4REAL’S GLOBAL WAVE PARTY

The Soho Bar at Marina Mall in Accra came alive on when LVC Entertainment, owned by Ghanaian Socialite, Mona Montrage, popularly known as Hajia4Real hosted the official end of year party, dubbed as Global Wave on Friday 23rd December 2016.

The massively attended event saw the crème de la crème of the showbiz industry coming out on the night to make a fashion statement. From musicians, movie icons and sporting personalities, they were all on point from their appearance to mannerisms.

Multiple award winner and Starr FM’s drive time dis jockey, DJ Vyrusky and the official disc jockey of celebrated Nigerian musician Wizkid, DJ Tunez, got the patrons on their feet all night as they worked the turn tables.

The arrival of currently the biggest and most sought after Ghanaian musician, Shatta Wale and sensational Nigerian dancehall musician, Burna Boy and their crew sent the entire venue into a state of excitement as the patrons kept screaming their names. Their performances were the climax of the event with the patrons shouting for more.

DJ Vyrusky Shows Class At 2016 Ghana Rocks Concert

Last night’s edition of Charter House’s annual Ghana Rocks Concert will not easily be forgotten by patrons who thronged to the Accra International Conference Centre Tuesday night.

They were thrilled to energy- filled performances from an a-list of Ghanaian acts including Stonebwoy (who was headline act for the night),  Ras Kuuku, Medikal, Solo hitmaker Article Wan, Rudebwoy Ranking, Kofi Kinaata, MzVee, Luther, Jazzy, Jupitar, Cabum, Kaakie, and Trigmatic.

Handling the decks for the night was revered turntablist DJ Vyrusky of Accra-based Starr 103.5FM, who received rave reviews for his output during the night. 

The party expert he is, he converted the auditorium into a large nightclub with an exciting playlist consisting top Ghanaian and Nigerian anthems, and keeping the party temperature of the building at a constant high.

DJ Vyrusky (born Kofi Amoako) has been official DJ for Shatta Wale for close to a year, and since getting into t industry, has excelled on career defining stages as Ghana Meets Naija Concert, the Hennessey Artistry Concert, Tidal Rave, and at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. 

A Masters Degree holder, he has also been adjudged among other things, Best Events DJ and Best Club DJ of the Year at the prestigious Ghana DJ Awards. He’s also head of Nitro Live, a subsidiary of Echo House Ghana Limited.

Kwaw Kese To Rock Koforidua On 1st January

Ghanaian hip life artiste is set to give his fans in Koforidua and its surrounding a new year gift.

Dubbed annual Crazy Jeans Party, the free Concert will be held at the Dadi’s Bar in Koforidua.

In anticipation of the shows KWAW KESE has done a viral video.

“I Want to start the year on a good note so my management and I thought of it to give my fans a free Concert outside Accra.”

“ There will be a replica of whatever that will happen in KoftCity in Accra soon after (date to be announced shortly) . The event will also give my fans the opportunity to interact with me ” Kwaw Kese disclosed.

He will be supported on the night by BET best African act nominee Mzvee and Uptown Energy front man Yaa Pono.

The event is sponsored by joy industries/ joy daddy and a KINGS CRØWN MEDIA & Mad Time entertainment production.

Photos: Fans Upset At Mzbel’s Attacker While Performing In Belgium

Ghanaian singer Nana Ekua Amoah Belinda aka Mzbel has had a lot to deal with after the 2016 general election due to a comment she made about president-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

The singer’s ‘All White Party’ concert in Gent, Belgium organized by Afro Belge was hit with many controversies before the event but it finally happened on Boxing Day.

During the concert, a lady hit the singer with an egg, which interrupted the concert for minutes but the show continued after the attacker was axed away from the event ground.

Organizers and attendees of the "All White Party" held in Gent – Belgium, which featured Pat Thomas and Mzbel, condemned the attack on the “16 Years” singer while on stage December 26 night.

 The incident happened when a middle-aged woman approached the stage and threw an egg at Mzbel, hoping that a lot more people will join in and interrupt her performance.

Shatta Movement & TiGo Present "Shatta Honors "

Shatta movement in partnership with telecommunications giant, Tigo, presents Luminous, a night of music and fireworks. Scheduled to take place on 31st December 2016 at the Junction Mall at Nungua, the night will also host the maiden edition of the Shatta Honors.

The Shatta Honors is a scheme instituted by the King of African Dancehall, Shatta Wale, to reward the hard working Shatta Movement fans on a yearly basis.

The event will be preceded by fireworks then a performance by shatta Wale before acknowledgment of deserving fans. The ultimate for this year is a Toyota Camry Sedan.

Wiyaala’s Festival Dream Realised In The Upper West Region

It began so well. The people of Wa came in numbers expecting a night of quality music headlined by Ghana’s queen of AfroPop and supported by local artists. Wiyaala’s mission is to establish an annual music festival to shine the light on talent from the Upper West Region.

The same region from which she struggled for many years to make a career as a musician and to which she was now offering to give back some of her fame to help her peers.

Patrons arriving at the venue would have appreciated the renovations her team had made to the Wa Community Centre, which had been freshly painted, decorated by artists and equipped with a locally manufactured stage displaying an array of musical instruments awaiting the Djimba World Band’s arrival on stage.

It soon became apparent that demand for VIP tickets was high and the VIP areas were extended as more chairs were brought for the comfort of the fans. At 10pm, The Djimba World Band climbed the stage and played popular African and Western songs as the crowd settled in for an enjoyable evening of quality music and sound.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS : Flavour , Patoranking & Masterkraft Arrive In Ghana For Sarkodie 's Rapperholic Concert Tonight

Nigerian Singer, Chinedu Okoli, better known by his stage name Flavour N'abania and Nigerian reggae-dancehall artiste ,Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, better known by his stage name Patoranking alongside Nigerian record producer, Sunday Ginikachukwu Nweke, professionally known as Masterkraft have arrived in Ghana for Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Concert tonight.

The two, who have banging collaborations with Sarkodie are expected to thrill audience with their respective performances.

Trust us, it will be a total shutdown at the Accra international conference centre . Tonight will be the real Ghana Meets Naija as Flavour is in town to perform his Finally song alongside Sarkodie and Patoranking will be performing No Kissing alongside Sarkodie.

Mavin’s Reekado Banks will lit the stage as he performs Oluwa Ni remix with Sarkodie and yes, Runtown will be performing his smash hit song, Mad Over You, and yes, Burna Boy will also pass through. MI is already in Ghana so, we can expect him to be there.

Entertainers Set To Protest Against Rivers State Commissioner For Culture & Tourism

Coalition of Nigeria Entertainers set to protest against the commissioner for culture & tourism, Mrs Tonye Briggs-Onyide if there is no withdrawal of the recent announced statement by the Rivers state ministry of culture & tourism.

The President of CONE, Mr Kanule Nwiya made the statement this morning during a press conference in Port-Harcourt.

If there is no Withdrawal of the announcement between now and three days, there shall be a protest against the removal of the commissioner for culture & tourism, Mrs Tonye Briggs-Onyide, the permanent secretary and the Director of Culture for the ministry.

Coalition of Nigeria Entertainers will also pass vote of no confidence on the commissioner for culture & tourism.

Some days back, the commissioner made an announcement saying that all entertainment and hospitality event organizers must approach the ministry & the ministry must approve the event for it to hold.

The Honourable Commissioner of Culture & Tourism, Mrs Tonye Briggs-Onyide has been suspended some months back by the Governor of Rivers State, Gov Nyesom Wike.

AIRTEL PREMIER CUSTOMERS TO ENJOY 7% DISCOUNT ON AFRICA WORLD AIRLINES

Airtel Ghana, through its Airtel Premier sub-brand has announced a partnership with Africa World Airlines (AWA) to offer Premier customers up to 7% discount on AWA airfares effective immediately.

This latest partnership adds to a tall list of Airlines that Airtel Premier has partnered with to cater to the aviation needs of its customers. Premier customers can now access this exclusive discounted rates anytime they travel on AWA for both local and regional routes.

Airtel Premier is Airtel’s exclusive value preposition for high value customers providing unparalleled telecom and lifestyle options for customers including access to over 700 VIP Airport Lounges across the world, discounts on hotels, airfares, restaurants among others.

Announcing the partnership at the offices of AWA, Frank Djan, Head of Customer Experience at Airtel said “We are delighted to partner with Africa World Airlines to make this exclusive offer to our cherished Premier customers. This partnership is timely and gives customers 7% discount on airfares across AWA’s local and regional routes over the holiday period and beyond.”

M.I IS IN TOWN FOR B.A.R CONCERT III

The undisputed champion of African hip-hop, M.I is in town for Ghana’s best hip-hop concert at the Polo Court today.

The artiste who has over the years defined his art and set a path for artistes across the continent, this is a great boost for all music lovers and hip-hop heads.

His hit after hit catalog will have him jam from ‘One Naira’ to ‘Undisputed Champion’ to ‘Action Film’, he will set the pace for the crowd to rap along as the beats keep the Polo Court all lit.Other artistes who will be playing lieutenant to the reigning artiste of the year, EL will be Joey B, Medikal, Omar Sterling among others. 

PHOTOS: Girl Talk Hangout Team Surprised Ghana’s Ex- First Lady on Her Birthday

What is a birthday without a cake? What is a surprise if it is not for the most influential woman in Ghana ever?

Girl Talk yesterday decided to surprise former first lady, Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings today at her office. The most influential woman Ghana has ever had celebrated her birthday on the 17th of this month.

The Girl Talk hangout crew presented her with a cake from Oriental Ghana, a pencil art of Her by Aeruwa Art and a neckpiece from Nhyira Afri Jewel collections and Vitamilk

She was indeed surprised as her body language suggested she wasn’t ready for a post-birthday celebration but Girl Talk always have something up their sleeves.

A birthday time is always full of positive messages to share and surely had something to tell the other November borns. Her message was “People born in November have inner-built resilience that helps them push forward when things are difficult”.

The hangout for November borns will be on 3rd December and it will be a dinner and an after party.

Wizkid, Olamide, Flavour, Falz, Kiss Daniel, Clarence Peters & More Emerge Winners At Headies 2016

The 11th edition of the prestigious Headies Awards show wrapped up a couple of minutes ago in Lagos at Eko Hotel and suites and it was quite an entertaining show as Adesua Etomi and Falz hosted for the first time.

There were so many winners tonight and we are proud of every one of them.

Check the winners below!

BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE : Olamide – Who You EPP

BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE : Patoranking ft. Sarkodie – No Kissing

Photos : Sandra Ankobiah Donates To SOS Children's Home

Ghanaian Lawyer, TV Personality and Philanthropist, Sandra Ankobiah has donated various items to the SOS Children's Village in Tema.

The items range from beverages, to confectionaries, to toiletries.

Sandra who was accompanied to the facility by her mother, said the spirit of giving during Christmas encouraged her to make the donation. 

The fashion icon made a similar donation to the facility in December of 2013.

Ahead of Ghana's general on December 7, the ex-host of Fashion 101 also embarked on a nationwide civic education campaign dubbed ‘First Time Voters Project’ to educate young people who were voting for the first time as part of efforts to impact to society.

NANA AMA MCBROWN AND TOOSWEET WIN EUROSTAR-GHANA MOVIE AWARDS 2016 BEST DRESSED CELEBS

Beautiful screen diva Nana Ama McBrown and Actor Toosweet Annan have been announced as the Eurostar – Ghana Movie Awards 2016 “Best Dressed  Female and Male Celebs” respectively on the red carpet.

The two emerged winners after careful deliberations and strict process by the Ghana Fashion Review Panel. Both Nana Ama McBrown and Tooseet Annan take home 3,000-Euro shopping voucher.

Joselyn Dumas and Jackie Appiah placed second and third respectively. Dumas receives 2,000 euros shopping voucher while Jackie Appiah gets 1,500 Euros shopping voucher and actor Van Vicker who placed second in the male category receives 2,000 Euros shopping voucher whiles Henry Adofo who was third gets 1,500 Euros shopping voucher.

The entire process started with choosing of the top 10 female and male out of over 50 celebrities. The top 10 female Best Dressed were Moesha Boduong, Salma Mumin, Victory Michaels, Joselyn Dumas, Nana Ama Mamcbrown, Benedicta Gafah, Jackie Appiah, Priscilla Opoku Agyeman aka Ahuofe Patri, Gloria Sarfo and Edem Fairre.  Every top ten nominee guarantee €500 shopping vouchers.

Yaaay !!!There’s Something For Everyone On DStv This Christmas

This joyful season, DStv is serving up a delectable feast of Christmas favourites and new festive highlights to satisfy every palate. When you decide to take a breather from gift shopping, visiting family or indulging in your Christmas lunch, be sure to enjoy some of the jolly delights DStv has on offer.

“The festive season is the perfect time for family viewing programming created for every member of the family to relax, put up their feet and enjoy watching,” says Cecil Sunkwa Mills, General Manager, Multichoice Ghana.

“Parents might say the holidays are all about the kids - and keeping them happy and entertained is DStv’s top priority - but we’re not forgetting about the movie buffs, the foodies, the music lovers, the series and the reality fans. There’s something for everyone. Special holiday channel, Animania festival on M-Net Movies Smile is back as a special treat for our viewers, and brand new pop-up channel M-Net Inspire will bring the festive magic to every DStv home this season,” says Cecil Sunkwa Mills.

For the kids

Kiddies are spoilt for choice this season with Nickelodeon’s gift to audiences this holiday season is the premiere of Albert For The Holidays on Sunday, 25 December at 9:10am. This original animated TV movie is the heartwarming tale of a tiny Douglas fir tree that goes on a journey to become the city’s most famous Christmas tree ever.

DAVID OSCAR HINTS ABOUT NEW MUSIC RELEASE

Ghanaian Reggae musician David Oscar seems to be making good stride with his music.

The singer who barely a week ago got onto the news portals for sharing a picture of him and what appeared to be his baby (though speculative) has announced his impending release.

The “Rasta Love” hit maker in a series of posts on his social media, revealed to his fans, that his upcoming release will be his “First International Collaboration”

In the post(s) he cited UK based, Nigerian female artist LYRICL DA NKECHI, as his feature

 A little background search on LYRICL and one encounters her profile as the 2014 BEFFTA UK Award for spoken word

These couple of teasers posted on his social media platforms certainly positions this collaboration to be one to look out for.

Event: How About A Showcase Of African Bikinis And Accessories

The appreciation for the African wax print is constantly being authenticated by international and local celebrities. With the likes of Beyonce, Rhianna and Jidenna, representing African fashion internationally and a host of indigenous celebs locally, The Street Fashion Train Company, has decided to celebrate African fashion in sultry style.

On Christmas day, 25th December 2016, the company will pull off the maiden edition of African Bikini and Accessories Fashion Show, at the Holiday Inn Hotel - Airport City. 

The company which has events like the Labone Street Fashion Show and Obomeng Ahenfie Street Fashion Show to its credit, has announced Ghanaian model and screen diva Victoria Lebene Mekpah as ambassador for the African Bikini and Accessories Fashion Show 2016 edition.

In an interview with Benjamin kojo Mills the CEO of Street Fashion Train, he stated that there is the need to compliment the ever changing and fast growing demand in the fashion industry worldwide hence the need to create more avenues for designers to produce and promote their works.

FCT Residents Thrilled By ‘Big Brother Nigeria’ Comeback

Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday said they were elated that the Nigerian edition of the reality TV show, Big Brother would begin in 2017.

The first edition of ‘Big Brother Nigeria’ held in 2006, producing stars like Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Tinsel actor, Gideon Okeke, but was won by Katung Aduwak who took home 100,000 dollars.

After 10 years, organisers of the show, Multichoice had announced on social media platforms in November that the second edition of the show would commence on Jan. 22, 2017 in Lagos.

Amaka Okoro, a staff of Multichoice Nigeria, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Multichoice was prepared to entertain Nigerians with the biggest reality show. “We have made arrangements for the show and we want Nigerians to be entertained. “The show is now known as ‘Big Brother Naija’ and will be broadcasted on Dstv and Gotv, but it will be aired on specific channels and viewers will have to subscribe for it. 

“The show remains live, relies on viewers votes and will run for 78 days. “The show was very successful in 2006 and we hope for the same this year, but the ‘Shower hour’ segment won’t be shown this time. “There will be a total of 12 housemates during the season and the emerging winner takes home a new KIA Sorento car and N25 million,” she said.

Kelvinfnk Emerges Gizt box Experience Best Presenter On Tv3

One of Africa’s fast rising muti talented Actor, Tv  / Radio Host and Broadcast Journalist Kelvin funkeye aka kelvinfnk has emerged the winner of the maiden edition of Tv3’s Gizt box Experience.

The Gizt box Experience by Tv3 gives young talented Tv Hosts the privilege to show case their potentials to the world by hosting an episode of Gizt box an infortainment show airing on Tv3 and Channel 267 on Dstv every Tuesday from 16:00GMT.

Winners were selected based on their presenting abilities as well as votes from viewers.

Kelvinfnk emerged winner Out of five finalists. Other winners includes Linda Padikie Agyemang Botchway 1st runner up, Raheal Amoh Nyampong 2nd runner up as well as  NAA ATSWEI BOYE  and Maureen Esi Abokoma Micah.

Nana Ama McBrown Beats Jackie Appiah & Joselyn Dumas To Win Eurostar Best Dressed Female Celebrity At 2016 Ghana Movie Awards

Screen goddess Nana Ama McBrown has been voted Eurostar Best Dressed Female Celebrity on red carpet at the 2016 Ghana Movie Awards.

The actress beat her colleagues Joselyn Dumas and Jackie Appiah who placed second and third respectively to win the topmost award. 

Mrs. Mensah takes home €3000 shopping voucher as winner with Joselyn Dumas and Jackie Appiah receiving €2000 shopping voucher and €1500 shopping voucher respectively.

Panel of the Eurostar Best Dressed Awards selected ten female celebrities who looked elegant at the event. They later cut the number to five and to the final three. The Kumawood star was announced winner on Monday, December 19 after the panel voted her as the best dressed female celebrity on red carpet at the 2016 Ghana Movie Awards.

we reported after the 2016 Ghana Movie Awards, which happened on December 4 that female celebrities like Selley Galley, Zynnel Zuh and Nana Akua Addo have been disqualified from Eurostar Best Dressed Female Celebrities on red carpet award.

THE AKWAABA GROUP PRESENTS 2016 XMAS CELEBRATIONS

Premier Ghanaian international event management and marketing communications company, the Akwaaba Group, has this week announced the list of events marking its official 2016 end of year celebrations in Ghana.

Over the years, The Akwaaba Group has become known for hosting some of the biggest shows across Europe and Ghana with the company’s biggest events this year being the hugely successful Shatta Wale Live in London Concert, Ghana Independence Celebrations with Mr. Eazi and Bisa K’Dei UK Tour.

The Akwaaba Group’s celebration is expected to witness performances from several top-notch Ghana, United Kingdom and United States of America based performers as well as the most sought after Disc Jockeys around.

The celebrations commences on Friday 23rd December with the Welcome Party at Club Onyx followed by the Xmas Eve party at the newly opened Ox Ultra Lounge in Osu (Woodin building) on Saturday 24th December then a beach party on Sunday 25th December at Sandbox.

Photos: Ofori Amponsah And Kwabena Kwabena Finally Hit Studio For Christmas Song

Two of Ghana’s great highlife musicians, Ofori Amponsah and Kwabena Kwabena have finally entered the booth to record a song. 

The two on Monday, December 19 were in the studios of Kaywa to work on the masterpiece expected to be released before 2016 ends.

The song titled “17”, according to Ofori Amponsah talks about how some ladies lure gentlemen to behave like 17 year old boy. Mr. All 4 Real talking about his collaboration with the “Asor” singer said, “it is wonderful to work with great artiste like Kwabena Kwabena. This should have happened years ago but I think this is the right time for us to work together that is why we are here. Today is a special day for me because I fell like I’m in Washington DC giving a speech”.

George Kwabena Adu aka Kwabena Kwabena detailing why he accepted to work with Ofori Amponsah on the yet-to-be-released “17” song reiterated that the collaboration is long overdue.

PHOTOS: ZYLOFON MEDIA PARTNERS BECCA TO HOST CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR ORPHANS AT MAX MART FUN HOUSE

Ghanaian Songstress Rebecca Acheampong, popular known as Becca with support from Zylofon Media on Saturday hosted kids from the Osu Children’s home at the Fun House of Max Mart for a Christmas party.

The charity event which lasted for close to 5 hours at the 37 branch of Max Mart saw several kids from the home show up and gave them the opportunity to play around, dine with Becca and the Zylofon Media team as well as dance to some hit Ghanaian songs.

Speaking on her reasons for putting together such an event, the ‘Hw3’ hit maker said ” Most of the time people visit the Children’s home and make donations in all forms but are never there to know what really happens afterwards.Some of the donations in the form of clothes, cash,etc on most occasions are not given to the kids.

So this time with the support of Zylofon Media, we have gone to bring them from the home, so they can get to play with all these toys and games here. After, we serve them with the variety of food, have some fun, make some donations and finally say good bye to them with some Christmas presents.”

Miss Ghana Makes Top 20 At 2016 Miss World

Antoinette Delali Kemavor, Miss Ghana 2015 earned a spot in the top 20 contestants at the 2016 Miss World Finals.

One hundred and eighteen ladies competed for the coveted crown  during the 66th edition of the beauty pageant which took place at MGM National Harbor, Maryland in the United States of America.

The ultimate was won by 19 year old Stephanie Del Valle of Puerto Rico, who called it “honor and a great responsibility” to represent her Caribbean homeland.

The runners up were Yaritza Miguelina Reyes Ramirez of the Dominican Republic and Miss World Indonesia Natasha Mannuela.

Fast Track Winners:

Black Motion’s Ya Badimo Album Now Gold

SAMA award-winning, South African house music sensations, Black Motion’s fourth studio album Ya Badimo has officially been certified Gold in just six weeks since its release.

Ya Badimo is a 13-track offering that builds on the narrative they started unfolding in 2010 telling their life story through purpose-driven music.

On the album, there are collaborations with the likes of Chymamusique, Simphiwe Dana, Tresor, Madala Kunene, Tlokwe Sehume, Brenden Praise, Nokwazi Dlamini as well as frequent collaborator and long-time friend, Xoli M contributing to the music, among others.

Black Motion pack an abundance of stunning beats, dope instrumentals, powerful lyrical content and epic delivery on just about every one of the spectacular tracks that made the cut on the must have Ya Badimo album.

The talented duo of Thabo Mabogwane and Bongani Mohosana, who both hail from Soshanguve, released their new album Ya Badimo worldwide as part of their global licensing deal with Sony Music Entertainment Africa. The duo came together in 2009 and have been producing music ever since.

GOtv Ghana Decoders Certified Ready For Digital Migration

As Ghana makes strides towards the eventual analogue switch off (ASO) of all analogue television transmissions as part of the digital migration journey, all decoder to be sold and/or used in Ghana need to pass a rigorous compliance test by the National Communications Authority (NCA). GOtv Ghana duly submitted its decoders to be thoroughly assess by the NCA for its compatibility for use to receive digital signals in Ghana.

“We are proud to announce that on the 1st of December the NCA issued us with a Type Approval Certificate for our GOtv Decoders. This means all GOtv decoders are ready for use after digital migration” says Cecil Sunkwa-Mills, Managing Director of GOtv Ghana Limited. He explains that all persons who have purchased GOtv decoders already will not need a new decoder when Ghana migrates onto the digital broadcast platform in September 2017.

With this certification all GOtv decoder will now bear the Digital Ghana logo, a sign to confirm the decoder has gone through the certification and approval process of the NCA for use in Ghana.

The GOtv Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) Service in Ghana was launched on the 18th January 2013 as the first approved Version 2 DTT service in Ghana in seven regions and its subscriber management service is supported by Multichoice Ghana Limited.

STONEBWOY, EL, KWABENA KWABENA & ABRANTEE AND MORE TO HEADLINE GHANA MUSIC WEEK UK

Ghana Music Week UK has returned to take place at the indigo at the 02 on the December 30th!!!

As previously announced, Ghanaian Reggae and Dancehall star, and BET Award winner Stonebwoy will be headlining the first ever Ghana Music Week UK festival, alongside 2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Award ‘Artist of the Year’, and prolific Ghanaian rapper and producer E.L.

Also confirmed for the Ghana Music Week UK festival are Highlife star Kwabena Kwabena, who recently returned with hit single ‘Siwagedem’, as well as International Fisherman Gasmilla, Enemies Hitmaker Jupitar, and the Queen of African dancehall Kaakie., with more acts to be revealed at the festival.

Already a staple fixture in Ghana’s music calendar, where it is now going into its fifth year, Ghana Music Week is one of the biggest music festivals and conferences in Africa, and is fast becoming the biggest platform for music industry leaders, tastemakers and stakeholders of Ghanaian descent, not just in Ghana, but also in the diaspora, and across the world.

Just Share And Win In The "Infinix Xmas Share2Win" Promo !!!

Starting this Monday 19th - Friday 23rd December, Infinix will be giving away products in an exciting promo dubbed “INFINIX Xmas share2win”

Everyday, one INFINIX product will be posted on their Infinix Mobile Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Infinixmobilegh/) with it's price. The public will be asked to share that post and every single Facebook share reduces the price of the product by 0.5ghc.

The Last person to share the post to hit 0.00ghc wins the product displayed.

Each day the value of product displayed gets higher as compared to the previous day. So get sharing and win this Christmas!!! 

Jessica Robbins Brings Intensive Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Courses To Accra

Jessica Robbins, renowned Practitioner and Trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) –an approach to communication, personal development, often referred to as the 'science of success' – is coming to Ghana to facilitate two NLP Certification Courses.

The two courses, NLP Diploma and NLP Practitioner will see participants go through intensive four-day and one-week Certification courses. Starting on 7th January, 2017, the NLP Diploma will end on 10th January 2017 and the NLP Practitioner Course ends on 13th January, 2017.

The courses will be held at Conference Suite, 9 Sir Arku Korsah Road, Airport Residential Area, Accra and is targeting anyone who wants more influence and success, including Leaders, HR Professionals, Sales & Marketing Executives, Public Speakers, Coaches, PR Executives, Educators, Business Psychologists, Therapists and Entrepreneurs.

Coming along with Jessica is Nick Reed, a peak performance coach and trainer, specialising in helping people be, do and have the success they deserve in all aspects of their life.  The four or seven day courses are set to be transformative and life changing for participants.

Jennifer Agyeman, NLP Practitioner and CEO of Amazing-U, an Image management consultancy and training company is the course organiser. She explains why she is bringing these experienced NLP trainers to Ghana.   “NLP Practitioner Courses are often held abroad and I believe the people of Ghana deserve to benefit from these ‘secrets of success’ that make better leaders, employees, entrepreneurs, parents, spouses, communicators and  society members.   In effect it will create a more resourceful and efficient people.

Spotted! Audu Maikori, Olivier Fages And Peace Hyde In Stunning Green Outfit At The Chivas The Venture Final In Lagos

Ghanaian media personality and Forbes Africa correspondent Peace Hyde was among the list of prestigious judges who were given the difficult task of selecting the winner of this years Chivas The Venture competition, which took place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos and to carry out her duties, the stunning media personality wore this beautiful green shift dress.

From a starting list of 226 social entrepreneurs, the Lagos Edition of the Chivas The Venture finally came to an end with Chioma Ukonu of Recycle Points winning the one million naira top prize as well as a chance to compete for a chunk of a million dollar fund in the global finals of the competition.

The Chivas Regal The Venture is an initiative, which aims at investing in extraordinary startups that are using business to create positive change. The initiative has international heavy weights like Hollywood star Don Cheadle as a brand ambassador with support from local ambassadors like Chocolate City founder and Chairman Audu Maikori.

Weza Solange Shares Her Views On Big Brother Nigeria 2017

Angolan showbiz entrepreneur and Ex-Housemate of Big Brother Africa Amplified in 2011, Weza Solange has said great selection is the only key to having a great and sizzling Big Brother Nigeria come Sunday 22nd, January 2017.

In an exclusive chat with Nigeria’s Independent News paper recently, Weza who was part of the production team and Online Team on Big Brother Angola, said that with a good selection by the producers of the show, it is bound to be the biggest of all Big Brother editions.

“From what I saw from the impact of Big Brother Angola, I hope and believe that Big Brother Nigeria will do just as well or even better,” She said.

“I believe that if the selection for Big Brother Nigeria is good, the show will be the biggest thing to hit Nigeria, it really all starts with great casting, they should cast people who are not obsessed about Big Brother,” she added.

Weza also went ahead to disclose her experience as being a former housemate and a producer taught her that the best contestants are those who aren’t obsessed with Big Brother and those who know very little about the show.

In her words: “I realized that the best contestants were the ones who never knew what Big Brother was really about.

Our first winner of Big Brother Angola became so big that even the Government wanted to use his fame and popularity.

Bisa Kdei Kicks Off Europe Tour With Amsterdam Concert

This year has been a roller coaster of performances, videos drops and studio sessions for Ghana's VGMA highlife Artiste of the Year Award winner Bisa K Dei.

Undoubtedly taking major strides in taking Ghanaian highlife music beyond borders his Europe fan Base has been consistently demanding Bisa Kdei to pay a visit.

Earlier this year, lots of business discussions had been underway to get Bisa KDei to perform in Europe and there is no perfect time than the Christmas season for Bisa KDei to rock Europe.

The tour kick-started in Amsterdam as he jammed the audience with a thrilling performance. The #amazingamsterdam trended with live images of Bisa KDei.

The story gets better with a total shutdown of Belgium. Fans waited patiently into the wee hours of the morning to catch a glimpse of Bisa KDei's performance.

Bisa Kdei and his manager, Jay Foley will be in Paris tonight as their next stop. However, series of events in Ghana are booked for the Life crooner and will have to continue the tour after December.

Word from the camp says, January to March 2017 will see Bisa K Dei in Canada, USA and and Ghana with 3 huge concerts.

Download & Listen Up – Peejay Features Itchy On “Raw” Single

As the continent of Africa progresses into becoming one of the world's focus in entertainment it is very important Africans living in Europe and abroad keep projecting their entertaining skills.

One of such African doing so is Michael Papa Adjie Inshira Benson aka pee jay a Ghanaian born singer / song writer, Entrepreneur, Fashinista and Educator based in America.

Pee kay whose voice is been compared to Usher,Ne Yo and The Weekend In November 2015  released his first single''Don't Hate'' which was tipped for a big hit but no promotion was done as the song writer decided to withdraw and do a major re-branding before launching his music career officially.

He is the junior brother of the Ace hiplife Artiste Nana Quame of odo shock and Atiadongo fame.

Come three weeks from now pee kay will be releasing his new single RAW video.

Relebogile Mabotja To Guest Host SABC 3’s Trending SA This Week

Multi-talented, multi-award winning actress, singer, presenter, musical director and radio host, Relebogile Mabotja, will guest present SABC 3’s popular daily night show, Trending SA, this week.

Relebogile Mabotja will join Kuli Roberts, Nina Hastie and Shaka Sisulu live at 10pm each day as they tackle some of the biggest trending topics on social media.

No stranger to TV presenting and on camera work, Relebogile Mabotja will be filling in for Pabi Moloi and brings with her 13 years’ experience in the media industry.

Keeping on top of daily news and trends is consistent with Relebogile Mabotja’s preparation for her daily Early Breakfast radio show on 702 and viewers tuning into Trending SA this week can get a fresh perspective on trending topics from a young seasoned media personality who always pushes the boundaries with whatever she does and does it with excellence.

Make sure to tune into SABC 3 tonight at 10pm to catch Relebogile Mabotja’s first guest host appearance on Trending SA.  

Di Higrade Drops Two Xmas Bangers

Ghanaian rising Reggae/Dancehall star, Di Higrade, has released two new Dancehall bangers for this Christmas festivities.

The two songs are strictly party songs and bangers that fits festivals like Christmas.

The first song is titled “Obsession” is dedicated to all the hot girls across the globe. The fast tempo Afro-Dancehall jam was produced by Denswag.

The second song titled “Party Time” is dedicated to all party goers. The song was produced by “Go Low” hitmaker, Tubhani Beatz.

Download and listen below, and don’t forget to share your views with us.

“Obsession”: https://soundcloud.com/rogers-6/obsession-money-mi-a-look-riddim

“Party Time”: https://soundcloud.com/rogers-6/party-time-produced-by-tubhanibeat

‘Onaapo’ Hitmaker Dee Aja To Feature At #D2R2016

Music lovers and #D2R2016 patrons must get ready to have the most electrifying Citi experience at this year’s official Christmas Party with the inclusion of Dee Aja, the man behind the hottest campaign song Onaapo.

Shatta Wale, Joey B, Guru, Okyeame Kwame, Article Wan, Nii Funny, DJ Vision and A.I. Grind were earlier announced as the main acts for the big night.

The inclusion of Dee Aja is to give patrons another reason to party after a very stressful election season.

Dee Aja, who has worked with Nacee’s “Skuulfo” band, will be on the Accra International Conference Centre stage alongside Ghana’s biggest music stars to thrill audiences with his Onaapo.

The amusing irony with Onaapo, as most will be aware, is that it was composed for the incumbent President, John Mahama and was a mainstay at NDC campaign platforms but has now become a song for all as it features prominently at various election victory parties.

VIASAT 1 Sold & Taken Over By Kwesé Free Sports

African media network Econet Media and MTG (Modern Times Group), a leading international digital entertainment group today announced the conclusion of the sale of MTG’s Ghanaian free-to-air terrestrial channel Viasat 1 and Modern African Productions (MAP) to the Econet Media Group. 

Econet Media acquires all MTG assets in Ghana as well as MAP’s operations in Ghana and Nigeria as part of this deal and will retain all staff.

The process will now begin to officially rebrand Viasat 1 to Kwesé Free Sports, Econet Media’s premium free-to-air sports channel within its Kwesé TV network. Kwesé Free Sports is Africa’s first truly Pan-African free-to-air sports channel which is available in 19 countries of which five; Kenya, Rwanda, Malawi, Uganda and now Ghana, have the full 24/7 channel.

Focussed on premium sports programming, the channel boasts some impressive international sports content most of which is exclusive to Kwesé. The exciting programming line-up includes the Premier League, NBA, NFL, Formula 1 and many other leagues.

Hollywood Siblings Kwame Boateng, Kofi Siriboe And Kwesi Boakye Aka K Brothers Are Coming Home To Ghana For The First Time

Hollywood siblings Kwame Boateng, Kofi Siriboe and Kwesi Boakye aka K Brothers are coming home to Ghana for the first time this festive season.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, the K Brothers are first generation Ghanaians thus their excitement for their home coming is set to be a special one and they look forward to connecting and celebrating with family and fellow Ghanaians over the holiday period.

They will meet key close and extended family for the first time and enjoy a well-deserved family vacation touring Ghana to enjoy the local sights, visit with an orphanage to bring some Christmas cheer and partake in some of their favourite Ghanaian dishes "Fufu and light soup with lots of meat" and jollof with chicken.

Their journey to their ancestral roots of Juaben in the Ashanti region will no doubt be powerful and meaningful. The Brothers have been hailed the “First African Family of Hollywood”, and worked with major power players such as Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Steve Carell and many more. 

Dj Vyrusky To Release 2016 #Throwbackverseday

As the year 2016 comes to conclution what better way to keep it it memory than to have a collection of hit tracks in 2016 all in one mix which includes Ghana and Naija tracks.

Starr 103.5 FM’s DJ and Africa's Numbers one leading Disc jockey is set to climax the year 2016 with a classic Ghana / Nigerian mix dubbed #throwbackverseday.

The mix, according the Ghana DJ best event DJ and RTP Awards best radio DJ, will concentrate just on the sing alongs of the all the hits songs in 2016.

” Last year I released one and it was for sure the main thing for music lovers all over, as I set to release this year’s, there’s no doubt it will be the number one reminder of hit songs in 2016. ”

Coming from a business background, DJ Vyrusky has a deeper understanding of the arts that he has spent years from his student days, trying to learn what it takes to crisscross genres without losing the attention of audiences.

What??? Prezzo’s ‘HIV’ Status Shocks Fans!!

Kenyan music star as well as former Big Brother: Star Game representative, CMB Prezzo has shocked the fans with his ‘HIV’ status!

This comes after star (Prezzo) publicly shared his “HIV Status” results days ago on his Instagram, and the results perversely inclined to the disagree of people’s expectation.

To much as various celebrities fail to get the courage to share such, Prezzo just like the late prominent Ugandan Singer Philly Bongore Lutaaya became the examples.

He shared a copy of his scanned Hospital result slip displaying status. Since rumors were taking rounds that he is suffering from the deadly incurable disease due to weight loss but the singer showed the results to turn the rumors down. And we beleive he has done so!

Kwesta Wins SAHHA For Song Of The Year For Ngud’ Ft Cassper Nyovest

Multi-award winning hip hop artist, Kwesta, has won the coveted Song Of The Year for Ngud’ featuring Cassper Nyovest at the annual South African Hip Hop Awards (SAHHA) which took place at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City last night.

Kwesta’s Song Of The Year win is highly appropriate as Ngud’ is a platinum selling single and is one of SA’s most played song on radio, maintaining the number #1 position on the Top 100 Playlist Chart for 11 consecutive weeks, and the Ngud’ music video has garnered well over 3.2 million views.

Kwesta’s accolade comes shortly after having his album, DaKAR II, selected by iTunes and Apple Music as this year’s winner of the Album of the Year for South Africa.

Since its release in February 2016, DaKAR II has reached multiple milestones including Platinum sales certification and the album remained in the Top 10 iTunes chart for 10 consecutive weeks upon its release.