CypressGH.COM: August 2017

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Terry Pheto To Attend London Awards As Most Nominated Actor

International award-winning South African actress, Terry Pheto, is set to attend the 4th annual International Achievement Recognition Awards (IARA Awards) in London this Saturday, 2 September 2017.

Leading Lady, Terry Pheto, enters the IARA Awards as the most nominated actor this year with coveted nominations in the following categories: Best Actress 2017 and Best International Actress 2017 both for her role in A United Kingdom, and Best Actress – TV or Drama 2017 for her role in the BET Nelson Mandela series.

Terry Pheto is no stranger to the U.K award scene; she is the 2017 recipient of the Best Supporting Actress award at the National Film Awards UK which she won earlier this year for her role in A United Kingdom.

Fast becoming a globally recognised African, Terry Pheto’s story is truly an inspirational one and the strides she has been making in the U.K of late is highly notable.

The IARA Awards recognises and celebrates the exceptional work of extraordinary positive role models who have excelled within their respective industries. Terry Pheto shares:

After almost a month on the road, a nationwide tour to select a potential beauty queen to annex the prize of Miss Ghana 2017/Miss Ghana60YearsOn – Exclusive Event Gh. Ltd, organizers of the pageant, are set to complete the rounds with the final regional auditions in Accra.

The Greater Accra audition is slated for tomorrow, September 1st, 2017, 8am to 5pm at the Holiday Inn, Airport.

Thus far, auditions have been organized in nine (9) other regions across the country, and fifty four (54) ladies, six (6) from each region, have been selected. Six (6) other aspiring ladies are expected to be the selected from the auditions at the Holiday Inn come this Friday.

Ghanaian Media Personality Naa Ashorkor is the brand Ambassador for a campaign by manufacturing giant, Unilever Ghana.

Naa will lead the LifeBuoy Help A Child Reach 5 campaign, which seeks to spread the importance of good hand washing habits by children under the age of five years to prevent infections like diarrhea and pneumonia.

Early this week, the Starr FM and GhOneTV host shot commercials for the campaign helmed by legendary Ghanaian Director, Ivan Quashigah, owner of FarmHouse Productions, a Ghanaian production company known for TV Commercials, Documentary films, TV Serials and Series and Feature Films.

After an exclusive album listening and video screening session for his hugely anticipated fifth studio album Highest, produced mainly by longtime collaborator Jayso, in his home country Ghana on August 18th, award-winning African rap icon Sarkodie took the album, which will be released on September 8th via Sarkcess Music and marketed/distrubted by Dice Recordings, to the UK for a groundbreaking press tour and first of its kind from an African artist, from August 22 to August 25.

After the release of Highest, Sarkodie will also be announcing dates for a forthcoming UK tour!

Kicking off his UK press tour by agreeing a distribution deal with Dice Recordings/Sony Music, the biggest UK tastemakers could not get enough of Sarkodie, with the likes of Noisey, Shazam, MTV, BBC 1Xtra, Capital Xtra, and Hunger Magazine among others, all wanting a piece of one of Africa's biggest and best rappers.

The UK press tour culminated with a private album listening session for select UK tastemakers, and an oversubscribed press day, where Sarkodie talked more in depth about the highly anticipated and forthcoming Highest album.

The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has paid glowing tribute to the late Paapa Yankson describing him as a pillar of the Ghanaian music industry and an icon who has served the nation very well.

This was at a meeting with a delegation led by the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Catherine Ablema Afeku, Paapa Yankson’s family members and the leadership of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA).

President Akufo-Addo assured the delegation of the state’s support in the funeral to ensure that Paapa Yankson receives the fitting funeral he deserves.

The auditions for this year’s Miss Ghana@60 competition have been hugely successful across the regions.

However, the Takoradi audition held on August 28 seemed to have tested the firmness of the judges.

What started as a smooth sailing screening at the Best Western Atlantic Hotel, came to a brief halt when a ‘light skinned’ lady appeared before the panel.

From interactions between the said lady and the jury, the lady considered as a potential contestant confirmed that she had actually tampered with the complexion of her natural skin.

Federation Of Concerned Arts Professionals (FOCAP), a pressure group that plays a watch dog role of providing information about efforts by various Entertainment sectors to influence public policy has been launched in Accra.

ABOUT US

Federation Of Concerned Arts Professionals (FOCAP) is an arts-based pressure group of experts that advocates for the better positioning of Ghanaian arts by providing advice and ideas on Creative Arts problems to fully tap its economic-driven benefits for all.

FOCAP provides and encourages thoughtful dialogue platform for stakeholders in the arts through fora, seminars, conferences and workshops for an open exchange of workable ideas and rich knowledge that will help in transforming Ghanaian Arts.

VISION

To help grow the creative arts by playing a watch-dog to project the country’s values as a key driver to accelerated national development.

Jessica Opare-Saforo, co-host of the award-winning show, Celebrity Fanzone on GH One TV has condemned the Ghana Police for what she described as the “audacity” with which they brutalize people in the country.

It was reported last week that a 16-year-old girl had lost her pregnancy at a Police station after she was allegedly brutalized by a Police officer during an arrest at Begoro in the Eastern Region.

Addressing this issue last Saturday on Celebrity Fanzone, the beautiful presenter condemned law enforcement officers in Ghana who feel they are above the law.

“We live in a country where the people who enforce the law feel they are above the law. How many times haven’t we heard stories of police brutality?”

“For me it is the audacity with which they do it. It is like, I feel they don’t actually know it is illegal to do that. You can’t abuse someone even if they are caught doing something wrong but in Ghana, if you dare challenge a police man, chances are you will end up with a slap or two and it is totally wrong,” she maintained.

Clash Of Titans Headlines World Cup Qualifiers On DStv’s SuperSport Channels

With the journey to Russia 2018 resuming around the globe this week, a clash of titans is the headline act in the Confederations of African Football (CAF) qualification campaign.

African football giants Nigeria and Cameroon will resume an age-old rivalry stretching back over 50 years when they face-off on Friday in the first match of a double-header fixture, with the second scheduled for Monday next week.

The Super Eagles-Indomitable Lions rivalry is one of African football’s most iconic encounters and was at the peak of continental football during the 1980s when they played out countless classics, including the 1984 Afcon final.

YFM, Ghana’s number one urban radio station is set to host a groundbreaking event that will change the nightlife of Ghana entirely.

YFM is currently giving out exclusive VIP tickets to some selected number of ladies. The tickets will grants these lucky ladies the must sort after opportunity to chill with some female celebrities on YFM in fully loaded party bus.

The party bus is expected to move from the YFM studio at Accra Mall at 9pm through some parts of the capital and end up at Bosphorus inside Labone to join the maiden edition of the ‘Boss Ladies Club’ (BLC) party.

According to Ms Naa, General Manager of YFM, the BLC party bus will be lit with a lot of fun activities and other exciting activities as a buildup BLC party at Bosphorus.

“Win an all access VIP ticket by listening to YFM and join Caroline, Akosua, Agnes, DJ Kess and Mz Orstin on the party bus as we have mad fun while we drive through Accra. Then we will end up at Bosphorus to climax the party.

She added that a the party at Bosphorus was free for ladies who want to hangout with the YFM female celebrities on Friday.

New Music Video : Toby Tabu - Nana Yaa

Currently known for the Ebony-featured music video for “Ghana Lady” broadcasted on 4Syte-TV and E-TV, Toby Tabu has boldly replaced his booming music career in Denmark with a new Afrobeats project in Ghana.

Managed by CSA (Creative Strategic Agency) Ghana, pioneer of Reggaetón and Dancehall in Denmark, Toby Tabu is deemed to reach further heights with his art in Ghana.

For those who have heard the song "Ghana Girl" by Toby Tabu and wondering where from this white dude with amazing Ghanaian vibe?

Well his originally from Denmark and has been able to blend into the system based on his originality and love for Ghana.

Toby and his team officially launched his second single "Nana yaa" as well have had an interactive section with major bloggers and social media influencers in the country.

The new single which was shot on location in Denmark was directed and edited by Toby Tabu. His first single " Ghana Girl" is currently enjoying frequent air play.

In an interaction with bloggers Toby disclosed that growing up Ghana has always been part of his life hence his decision to come re build his career in Ghana. Toby Tabu as he is now called is a well known Reggae Dancehall artist in Denmark.

In response to kelvinfnk of cypress Ghana in regards to his plans towards penetrating into other African countries especially Nigeria, Toby tabu indicated that he would like to start on a one step at a time to get use to the insist better, but he would for sure penetrate into other African countries.

Weeks after releasing her second single for the year 2017 - ‘Don’t Leave Me Alone’,ft MzVee, female singer NanaYaa is back on the performance stage this 2nd September at the Adinkra experience concert.

The show, Adinkra Experience is a weekend of exhibition, theatre, sales and music happening at Osu Oxford Street Mall and starting from the 30th of August to the 3rd of September.

NanaYaa who recently also performed at the launch of ATUU festival at the Golden Tulip Hotel is all set and ready to wow her fans come September 2nd.

NanaYaa in talking about why she jumped on the event said: ‘Adinkra’ is part of our local symbols which also falls in line with my brand values and identity that is why I am so excited about this concert.

She also encouraged her fans to come out in their numbers for this experience especially because she will perform her current top charting song – Don’t Leave Me Alone.

‘I know many of my fans wish to see me perform the new single, so I am inviting everyone to come out on the 2nd of September at the Osu Oxford street Mall to come join me as we jam to the new one, she noted.

Nominated in the UK-based New Uncovered Artist of the year category of the 2017 Ghana Music Awards UK for their ‘Ex-Girl’ song; Lippy and K-Hi Bangit have released the visuals for it. The video was directed by Tekko.

The song, ‘Ex-Girl’ even though can be described as Afro beat, comes with the unusual 808 drumkit rhythm, fused with some rock instruments and percussion giving it a refreshing twist. The instrumentation was mainly produced by K-Hi Bangit and co-produced and created by Lippy.

The two met at Markview & PM Entertainment Studio in London; where Lippy and K-Hi Bangit among other musicians at the studio were listening and sharing thoughts on beats when the conversation took a personal experience-sharing turn after one of the musicians complained about an ex-girlfriend who had been stalking them respectively.

“And when the subject of ex-girlfriend’s came up, we all shared our diverse experiences and that motivated the just released single, ‘ex-girl’ and we depicted how stalking former partners can be and have been a pain in the neck, one way or the other,” Lippy lamented.

Yaw Sarpong, a renowned Ghanaian gospel artist celebrates 40 years in the music industry with prisoners by partnering with the Ghana Prisons Service on a project aimed at transforming the lives of prisoners.

Esther Tettekuor Quayson, the Project and Fundraising Coordinator of the Prisons Project, revealed that plans are underway to construct music centres across Ghana’s prisons and the first centre will be at the Ankaful Prison. The Prison Project is an initiative of the Yaw Foundation with the mandate to restore hope to prisoners through gospel music and other specialized outreach programs.

Speaking at a fundraising and anniversary program in Accra to support the project, she noted:

“through the powerful medium of music, the Prison Project will be enabled to create positive learning experiences that can help to raise the self-confidence and aspirations of men and women in our prisons, open doors to other forms of education and learning.”

The Project is in partnership with the Ghana Prison Service to provide leadership and certificate courses in music to inmates. She project the vision of Gospel Artist, Yaw Sarpong, to work with other musicians to bring beauty into to the lives of people who are suffering emotionally.

She called on the public and organizations to support the foundation to build a national movement that will see prisons become a place of positive transformation and raise leaders from prisons.

Many Defy Rains For 2017 Miss Ghana Audition In Ho, Accra Is Next!

The level of enthusiasm, alacrity and vim exhibited by the folks at the Volta Region audition for this year’s Miss Ghana was impressive.

Many ladies defied the heavy rains and thronged the Sky Plus Hotel in Ho for a chance to be selected for the final leg of auditions in Accra in September.

Popular actor/producer, Kafui Danku, who is also a former Miss Ghana contestant, led a panel of judges who presided over a very successful audition in the Volta Region. The others were Ivy Emefa Doe, Human Resource Manager for Sky Plus Hotel and Mrs. Saha Kambo-Lamptey, a designer and longstanding donor to the Miss Ghana pageant.

At the end of the session, six (6) lucky ladies were selected to join those already chosen in the other regions, with those in Takoradi and Cape Coast also happening in the course of the week.

Award winning broadcaster/ singer Jon Germain and wife over the weekend held a private naming ceremony for their baby boy Beckham Germain.

The ceremony was held on Saturday, 26th August,2017 at their residence in Accra. The event was attended by family and friends of the couple.

Jon Germain got married to Nadia Jeong in August, 2015, the couple welcomed their first child after two years of the union. However baby Beckham is Jon's third child but his first with Nadia.

Stock Fox courier service has officially started operations in Ghana.

The company located at Dzorwulu in Accra was launched on Thursday, August 24 at a colourful event.

CEO of the company, Pamela Blackmore speaking at the launch of Stock Fox promised customers good services. According to her, Stock Fox delivers clothes, electronics, gifts, home appliances and other goods ordered from the USA, U.K or China to your door in less than 3 days.

Stockfox Logistics is a fully licensed and registered courier company with personalized shipping services crafted to enhance your overseas shopping and shipping needs.

They recognize that getting things around- and quickly, is tough hence, have crafted a courier service that gets you what you need, when you need it and how you need it, without the hassle of having to contact and depend on friends and relatives, and be at the mercy of other people’s schedules.

Well-decided to remain committed to his new girlfriend, irrespective of being stalked by his 'ExGirl; K-Hi Bangit has just released 'I surrender' which features Lippy.

Co-produced by Omo Fuji and K-Hi Bangit and recorded at the studio's of Hotline Music Group; 'I surrender', comes as a follow up song to Lippy and K-Hi Bangit's 'ExGirl' song.

'While being stalked by an 'ExGirl' can be that frustrating and even create some sort of trust issues with one's new partner, the need to assure them and equally be committed becomes necessary, hence 'I surrender'," says K-Hi.

Adding, "and 'I surrender' idea came up after my friend, Omo Fuji, a Nigerian based in Ghana, who is also an artist and producer sent me a beat which inspired the hook to the song. The rest was put together by me and Lippy."

Meanwhile, the video for 'I surrender' has already been shot and in its editing stage. Follow @khibangit and @LippyOfficial on social media.

Musically known as K-Hi Bangit (Kofi-High Bangit), Kofi Agyare Benjamin's music life began while he was mainly a drummer with a traditional drumming and dancing troupe. He is very familiar with traditional instruments created in Ghana and some parts of Africa.

The Moment of Truth

Season one starts Friday, 8 September

Tuesdays to Fridays at 6pm

Cast: Mark L. Walberg (Host)

Sometimes when asked difficult personal questions, a little lie won’t hurt unless you’re on the gameshow The Moment of Truth.

In the gameshow that has gained popularity across the world, contestants are given a polygraph test and asked 21 hard-hitting, personal and embarrassing questions in front of a live audience.

Stephanie Benson, UK based Ghanaian international singer and performer has revealed that she went almost a year without breast nipples after her breast reconstruction.

Stephanie Benson in an exclusive interview with Andrew Tandoh Adote on Tonight starring Andrew Tandoh Adote last Sunday on Joy Prime revealed that her breast tissues had to be taken out after she was diagnosed with breast cancer prompting her to go for breast reconstruction.

She disclosed; “They take the whole breast tissue out and reconstruct it either with your own tissue or without.

2017 Miss Universe Ghana: Top 10 Get Set To Compete for Ultimate Pageant Crown

The countdown has truly begun! After an intensive search the length and breadth of Ghana, one young beauty will soon be crowned 2017 Miss Universe Ghana.

There’s just one week to go before ten stunning ladies from our ten regions will be putting their best foot forward in front of five judges to prove they’ve got what it takes to represent Ghana in the world’s largest beauty pageant.

Organised by MALZ Promotions, the Miss Universe Ghana contest seeks to discover the most poised, intelligent, confident and gorgeous Ghanaian woman who can represent her country on the international stage.

Afrobeat singer AI says he warned Nigerian Dancehall artist not to release the re-up of the popular song Grind which he was featured by Y FM's DJ Vision DJ.

Speaking to Joel Orleans on the number 1 urban drive show #DRYVEONY, on Y 107.9 FM in Accra and Takoradi he told the host "They approached us that they will want to do the remix of Grind.

So went ahead to do the remix and mastered ready for release, we were just getting business in order …… the next day we found out that he is releasing grind re-up (Chilling chilling)……. We went behind to tell them not to release the song and they went ahead to do it. "

When asked by Joel his reaction when he found out that he's been blocked on twitter by the like to party hitmaker he said " There was no reason why he blocked me, I still don't get it " he added.

Popular Ghanaian musician, Nacee, has been awarded by Eurostar Limos Ltd as one of the best dressed male celebrities at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) organized earlier this year.

Officials of the company presented a cash prize to the artist/songwriter/performer/producer, for being among the top 3 finalists who were selected from a poll of 10 well-dressed celebrities at the event.

In an exquisite black and white, zebra-like design suit, Nacee glowed on the red carpet of the event and he capped his fashion presence on the night with another eye-catching apparel in his performance with the Gospel All –Stars.

Dancehall artist, Stonebwoy and a member of the music group, Praye, Cartel Big J, are the other 2 top contenders for the top honor.

Chantelle Asante, co-host of the award-winning Celebrity Fanzone on GH One TV has for the first time opened up about her upbringing as a child in the United Kingdom.

Addressing issues related to how children are raised in these parts of the world and the social protections available to them, Chantelle Asante recalled how her mother once spanked her after school which nearly resulted in her arrest.

She recounted, “I was seven and I lost my school cardigan. It was around 3:30pm and I didn’t want to leave after school and the teacher was like, ‘aren’t you gonna go home?’” “I lost my cardigan and my mother is going to beat me,” she replied.

True to her word, the beautiful presenter explained that her mother spanked her on the school premises after she was informed about the missing cardigan which prompted her school teacher to inform the police about the incidence.

Chantelle Asante explained that the police visited her home the following morning after the complaint from the school to verify the claims made by her teacher. She added that her mother was cautioned and was forced to apologise for her conduct.

“They came to the house to speak to me privately…and they came back the week after to observe how my mother behaved,” she disclosed.

Few days after the release of Piesie Esther’s fifth album titled ‘Osore3 Mu Tumi’ which means The Power In Worship, the song has been enjoying massive airplay from various FM stations across the country.

This does not come as a surprise to many as Piesie Esther, on her new album, went out of the box to bring to live the rendition of some selected powerful songs of her and other composers with her mighty voice in worship.

The just released ‘Osore3 Mu Tumi’ album is currently the lead worship song on our airwaves and in various churches.

“When we worship, the invisible God is at work doing invisible and powerful things. We get realigned, refreshed and refueled; we find unspeakable joy and indescribable peace. Worship is very powerful and is a weapon that can unlock doors, close doors, break chains, bring healing and deliverance, cause the enemy to back up and take his hands off you and your love ones” Piesie Explained.

‘Osore3 Mu Tumi’ album has 20 powerful and inspirational songs put together by the gospel diva. Some of the songs on the worship album are, Wob3 Y3 Yie, Adom Bi, Kronkron, Ofata, Aman Nyinaa, Dwen Papa, Oyeraba, Suban Dada, Ned) and several others.

Diversifying television is not a hard battle. It’s just one that you have to choose to embark on.

At a time where our favourite sitcoms, soap operas, and reality television obsessions can all be found online, talk shows are the key piece of television production that is still watched as they were many years ago — on a television. (Ingrid Vasquez)

Winner of Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2011, Akua Amoakowaa is set to premiere her new talk show on Angel TV dubbed, “THE PURPLE ROOM”.

But with one foot in the mouth moment after the next, is there really any major difference between Akua’s female talks show “THE PURPLE ROOM?”

What makes the ‘THE PURPLE ROOM” any different?

While it may be referred to as an “urban” talk show, the ensemble is led by women of both diverse ethnic and professional backgrounds. Although the same can be argued for similar competitors, ‘THE PURPLE ROOM” chooses to tackle the topics that make them different.

Its, therefore, becomes a topic you want to watch and just not listen to.

GONE ARE the days when Ghanaian ladies wore native clothes with heels and sandals but today some of them do so with sneakers.

There is now the re-emergence of sneakers as the young and old don them without considering their age, weather or occasion.

At a point, athletes were seen wearing sneakers but there is a new fashion trend that has brought on board different ways of rocking them irrespective of the occasion.

Speaking to some male residents at Adabraka, a suburb of Accra, about how they feel when they see ladies wearing sneakers, they said, “If there’s one thing we’ve learned by now, it is that sneakers go with everything. Honestly, when we see them in converse, they (ladies) look smart and attractive.

A journalist who usually writes reports from the court said he admires sneakers and those who wear them but he hardly wears them because of his line of reporting.

Photos : Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, EUGY & Others Light Up THOUSANDS At Maiden GHANA MEETS NAIJA - UK Concert

Held on Friday August 25 at the Building 6, O2, the much -anticipated Ghana Meets Naija -UK concert settles majestically among historic African concerts to hit the UK in remembered history.

Parading an elite list of entertainers including Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Kwamz & Flava, Eugy, and a number of UK acts as supporting acts, the concert brought together several thousands in rapturous ecstasy.

The concert has, for seven years, proven to be the most influential show on the West African sub-region, and among the foremost concerts in Africa. The UK -leg, because of its massive success, is yet another major feather in the cap of organisers Empire –headed by Bola Ray.

A recently-held Ghana version saw the likes of Shatta Wale, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Falz, and M.anifest all take to the stage to render outstanding performances. Supporting performances for last Saturday’s event included Tema-based B4bonah, Article Wan, Kuami Eugene, Ko-jo Cue, King Promise, Tee Phlow, DJ Switch, and Kwadwo Nkansah “Lil Win”.

The 2017 edition of the Ghana Dance Festival is set to kick off on the 1st of September at the Osu Oxford Street Mall, with a Grand Dance Concert open to all.

With over 16 exciting dance events scheduled within the 1st to 30th of September, and participation from both local and international dance groups, the 3rd Annual Ghana Dance Festival promises to be an exciting dance season.

The celebration will be marked with myriad of dance events, to cater to different needs and interest of the vast dance community:

Week 1: All Dancers Party, Grand Opening Concert, Ballroom Soiree

Week 2: Afro-Latin Congress (Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata, Tango, Chacha)

Week 3: Street Dance (Azonto/Afrobeats, Hiphop, Breakdance, etc), Praise Dance, Seminar

Week 4: Folkdance (traditional and highlife), Performing Arts

Week 5: Dance Battle and Sports (All Dancers Games)

Alongside these weekly programs, there will be dance workshops, and seminars to help dancers become better at their craft.

Vodafone Ghana Supports Asafotufiam Festival

Vodafone Ghana’s commitment to the cultural heritage of Ghana was in full swing during the just ended Asafotufiami festival by the Chiefs and people of the Ada traditional area.

The telecommunication company donated an amount of GHC15,000 to reflect a commitment to deepen ties in the communities in which it operates.

The weeklong festival, which ended on August 10th 2017, was also to commemorate 80-years since the celebration was instituted by the Chiefs and people of the traditional area.

Vodafone has received commendation for its free ultrasound scans for pregnant women in the Eastern region.

The platform, in partnership with Divine Mother and Child (D-MAC) Foundation, has become integral in reducing maternal and child mortality for hundreds of residents in underprivileged communities in Ayensuano, Akyemansa, Suhum, Akwapim South and other areas.

Commenting on the initiative, Coordinator for the Eastern Regional Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHIPS) Augustina Nartey, praised the Vodafone Foundation for making pregnancy scans easily accessible in the region.

She said women in rural areas across Ghana often die due to the inaccessibility of ultrasound screenings in their communities.

“Using the ultra sound facility has helped women track the progress and delivery dates of their babies in a rapid way and I want to thank Vodafone and Divine Mother for doing such a fantastic job.

The high-flying career of award winning group Ruff and Smooth suddenly took a toll after what has been revealed by one member; Ricky Nana Agyemang bearing the moniker Bullet as an act of disloyalty and unfaithfulness to their (then) label; Empire Entertainment Records.

Reacting to a comparable situation he currently faces with self-owned Ruff Town Record pin-up star; Ebony, Bullet revealed how he still regrets his overweening attitude during the climax of his career with Bola Ray under Empire Entertainment Records.

“Most musicians are ungrateful and I’m one of them. It’s like 90 percent of musicians are just ungrateful.

We did the same to Bola Ray years ago so to own my record label now and get such treatment is normal but there’s nothing like Ebony leaving my label though” he said to Feeling Daddy on Takoradi-based Empire102.7Fm.

All these come after an official press release signed by Ricky Nana Agyemang to debunk rumors of a supposed unrest and exit demands by Dancehall diva Ebony from her record label Ruff Town Records.

Written: Rick I Kotey Jnr

eShun Storms Saltpond With Her Electrifying Performance

Ghanaian adorable songstress eShun known in real life as Ethel Esi Eshun last Friday 25th August, thrilled audience at Millers Square in Saltpond during the Odombea Festival 2017, a program organized by James Korsah Brown.

The silky voiced eShun put up an electrifying performance to entertain her fans present at the venue. eShun is one artiste who has arguably disabused the perception that female musicians are dull on stage. She is noted as a musician who carries herself on stage in terms of attitude and dressing when performing. She is an energetic performer with a powerful voice and always gets her transitions right.

She performed songs like: Meye, Noway and her latest song Simple as ABC which features rapper Cabum. The mind-blowing part of her performance was when she performed Cabum's rap in the song. Before her performance, Afro pop star Feli Nuna, one of the fastest growing female musicians in Ghana did marvelously well making the crowd sing along as she performed her new song 'Galaway'.

“The hausa rap god”, Haywaya has returned with the official video for his inspirational song with Africa’s Neo Soul Vocalist, Efya.

Titled “Tamalady” the word was coined from Tamale Lady which is his way of creatively preaching about the hard work of women who migrate from the north to the south in such of greener pastures for themselves and their families.

Haywaya and Efya also eulogized great women in our societies who are contributing to better the lives of others.

The Video was shot and directed on location in Accra by Jeneral Jay.

To every strong woman out there, here is the official video for “Tamalady” by Haywaya featuring Efya.

Enjoy

We need to do our home works well. Go to our hometowns speak to our grandparents let them teach us our tradition - Maame Dokono

eran Ghanaian actress and TV personality, Grace Omaboe has urged Ghanaians to be proud of their rich culture and traditions, making it a part of their daily lives instead copying the western way of life.

Maame Dokono as she is popularly known in an exclusive interview with Pulse Ghana’s Portia Arthur revealed that she was highly privileged when she was called to play the role of a mother who goes against all odds to teach her son, Adjetey Anang to follow the footsteps of their family lineage and culture

'My Very Ghanaian Weddin' is a romantic comedy movie that talks about the relevance of the Ghanaian culture and how it shapes the lives of people.

Speaking on how the movie depicts the Ghanaian way of life, Grace Omaboe says: "Let us rather teach these foreigners our way of life. And let's stop copying from them. In Ghana, we respect our elders.

The maiden edition of the Ghana Meets Naija UK has successfully come to an end, and Empire Entertainment organizers of the event seem to have entertained the whole of London last night.

Comments from social media users suggest that the Ghana Meets Naija Uk was indeed one of the best events for Ghanaian and Nigerian music lovers.

Of course, to have a successful event like this, one needs a DJ who can turn up the place, and entertain patrons with songs they can easily relate to.

And of course, in Ghana here, the Untouchable DJ, known as DJ Mensah is the perfect guy for that.

He was the headline DJ for this year's Ghana Meets Naija UK and videos we have here show how he turned up the place, with back to back hit songs to the current.

NO Damini Ogulu, better known by his stage name Burna Boy tonight at the Ghana Meets Naija UK edition organizers of the show has disclosed.

Just about few hours for the show to start news coming in from UK is that Nigerian musical star, Burna Boy who has been advertised all along as part of headline artist for the show could not make it to the show with undisclosed reasons.

READ FULL STATEMENT BELOW:

We regretfully inform you that due to circumstances beyond our control, Burna Boy will be unable to attend the Ghana Meets Naija show, being held tonight at Building Six, inside the 02.

It would have been a blessing for him to grace the stage, but the show must go on!

With acts such as Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy and others all set, the battle is set to commence!

Zylofon Media’s sensational music act, Obibini is out with another hot freestyle dubbed “Word In Town” under record label zylofon music.

The budding rapper who recently hit Ghana with yet one of the best rap songs in “The Statement” portrays his versatility on this one produced by Coco.

Obibini was recently spotted on set with Feli Nuna which indicates something is in the pipeline so stay tuned.

Check it out below….

He appears to be new in the music scene but Palayblay, is nothing near a new comer with his music talent.

Most of us have seen his works on TV's and other theaters as a video director, and he brings to us this latest single dubbed "Sampele Power".

Sampele Power is a song, that has a very danceable groove, and the beat blend represents the Afropop style with enriched bouncy beat which has Palayblay delivering very well on it.

The song is undoubtedly going to be the latest street anthem and remember you got it here first.

If you are in the mood to party, then we just gave you another ingredient to spice up your playlist.

Production credit goes to Abochi.

WomanRising, in its pursuit of honouring Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals, has presented a Certificate of Honour to the CEO of Tigo Ghana, Roshi Motman as one of the 2016 Top 50 Corporate Women Leaders in Ghana.

Roshi, who has served as Tigo Ghana CEO for the past 4 years, is currently the longest serving Telco CEO in Ghana and the first woman to also head a Telco company in Ghana.

The Award which was presented by COO Alice Larkai and Prince Akpah Head of Research of TANOE, took place at the head office of Tigo Ghana in Accra.

There are two great things about following your favorite celebrity on social media.

The first thing is that you get to see their flawless selfies on, like, a constant basis.

The second best thing is that, if you’re lucky, you might get to speak directly with them every so often.

Of course, they’re busy and they get thousands upon thousands of messages per day, what with their astronomical levels of fame, but those things, while making it sort of hard to get noticed by them, also make it all sweeter in the end.

Because there’s nothing at all like seeing a little bubble notifying you that your fave has just favorited, retweeted, or — the holy grail — replied to your message to them. It’s a little piece of heaven on earth, TBH.

So, consider yourself lucky if your idol is Radio personality Naa Klordey Odonkor! She's not only replying your messages but, again, she's giving you value for using your expensive data on her as a fan.

About a week ago, August 17, Mz Naa, as she is widely called, introduced an interactive forum on text messaging platform WhatsApp, where she has most of her growing fan base amassed. In 60 minutes, fans were taken through series of lessons relating to information and technology (ICT) which was led by Mr. Oduro Amoateng Yaw, Deputy General Manager, New Edge Info Tech Ghana limited, a licensee of NIIT, Accra - Ghana.

Battle Lines Drawn For Ghana Meets Naija UK Tonight

The UK edition of ‘Ghana Meets Naija’ is set to come off tonight, August 25, 2017, with a show-stopping artist lineup.

The concert, which will be held at the 02 Arena, London, aims at taking Ghanaian and Nigerian music to another level and is expected to attract over 5,000 Ghanaian and Nigerian music fans in the UK and other African nationals.

West African dancehall stars Shatta Wale (Ghana), Stonebwoy (Ghana) and Burna Boy (Nigeria) have been named as headline Acts for the event.

With the combined prowess of Abrantee (UK), Akwaaba (UK), Alordia Promotions (UK), Desire Events (UK) and West Coast Entertainment (UK), the anticipated sell-out-show will feature performances from both foreign and UK-based artistes, a titillating DJ battle and a rave into the early morning hours.

“Many are expectant about ‘Ghana Meets Naija UK’ and industry paddies have put it as the biggest thing to happen on the music scene in UK. It is all about unification and brotherliness within the spirit of having fun with our Nigerian brothers and sisters. We have a lot in common and there is no better way to express that than through a concert,” Bola Ray, CEO of Empire Entertainment – organisers of the concert, said.

Personnel Messenger, Africa’s number one HR magazine is pleased to announce its media partnership with The Eventful Group, organizers of the most anticipated HR and Innovation and Tech Fest, scheduled for 11 – 12 September 2017 at Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa.

This important conference will tackle the challenges and trends facing today are HR practitioners, and also celebrate the talent, ideas, and innovation that are transforming HR future work through technology.

Some notable speakers are Enid Lisamore (HR Lead, Microsoft, South Africa);Ronnie Toerien (HCM Strategy and Development Leader-Africa, Oracle Corporation); Farid Karolia (Head of Technology, FNB Bank); and Melissa Gangen (HR Director, Digital Planet) and many other HR technology experts.

Over 10 fashion retailers will take to the runway to showcase fashion pieces available at the Accra Mall Fashion Weekend.

The event, which is the maiden edition, will provide a unique opportunity for local designers and retailers to show off their fashion wears on the runway.

The weekend event will be curated by Glitz Africa, and will kick off on August 24 with a beauty lounge event headlined by Mac Cosmetics.

The beauty lounge will kick off with live hair demonstrations lead by Exotic Trends hair specialist, Salome Davies.

According to organisers, participants should expect interactive styling sessions featuring celebrity stylists Karen Kash Kane and Kelvin Vincent, who have styled celebrities such as Efya, Selly Gelly and Joselyn Dumas to name a few.

There will be a wrap up over the weekend with a fashion show on August 25 where local fashion brands, including Charlotte Privé, will also showcase their latest collections.

Ghanaian Popular TV & Radio personality and Activist, Joyce Akumaa Dongotey - Padi, affectionately known in public life as Akumaa Mama Zimbi – stole the show at the Koforidua audition for Miss Ghana 2017.

Akumaa, who incidentally hails from the Eastern Region, brought her A-game at the audition, exhibiting such ebullience, injecting such life and spark at the session.

Indeed, she was the life of the party, as her witty and constructive remarks added more excitement to the audition.

Akumaa Mama Zimbi is also an actress and a marriage counselor – who is committed to enhancing the status of underprivileged women in Ghana. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Mama Zimbi Foundation (MZF), an NGO which seeks to empower widows through its Widows Alliance Network (WANE) project.

She is also the CEO of Zimbid Concepts, a media production house with targeted focus on the propagation of women’s human rights issues using the power of radio, TV, print media and educational concepts to improve the lives of women in Ghana.

CATCH SPECIAL PROGRAMMES CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF PRINCESS DIANA ON DStv

DStv is joining the world in commemorating the life of Princess Diana in a series of documentaries that will be showcased on various channels this August/September.

There has been a lot of intrigue surrounding the Princess of Wales before and after her passing; from speculation on her personal life, to various conspiracy theories about the tragic accident that led to her death.

Tune in to DStv for some insight and a commemorative look back at Princess Diana‘s life, as well as the tragic death from a variety of media personalities and biographers.

Below are some of the highlights dedicated to the 20-year tribute of Princess Diana’s death:

The Last 100 Days of Diana: Retracing what was a touching event of Princess Diana’s first and last summer as a single woman. In between romance, paparazzi and her tragic untimely death in a car accident.

The two-hour long documentary hosted by former ABC News co-anchor Martin Bashir. Tune in on Friday 25 August at 5:30pm on M-Net You can also catch Princess Diana: Her Life - Her Death - The Truth, hosted by Gayle King - coming to M-Net on 01 September at 5:00pm.

Death of Diana: This extraordinary untold story unlocks the answers to Diana’s fate through a series of shocking revelations. The car she was travelling in on that fatal was badly damaged in crash and declared a write-off more than two years before the Alma Tunnel tragedy. It also reveals how the car was spared the scrapheap and came to join the Ritz’s limousine service.

The President of the Angel Group of Companies, Dr Kwaku Oteng has presented 6 pieces of Patient Cardiac Monitors to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.

The 6 machines are to be used at the Emergency Unit of the hospital to save lives of patients whose hearts need to be monitored and supported.

Presenting the items to the management of the KATH, Dr Oteng who was flanked by the CEO of Angel Broadcasting Network, Mr Samuel Kofi Acheampong, Deputy Operations Manager of Angel Group, Samuel Boateng , Morning Show Host of Angel FM Kwame Tanko, Programmes Manager of Angel Fm, Summer, News Editor of Angel Fm, Appau Aheng and a host of others, could not hold back his tears after considering the inadequacy of very important equipment at the hospital allowing people who could have been saved die.

He explained that the kind gesture extended to the hospital is a sign of his willingness to support the venerable and needy in society as he considers his riches to be a gift from God for the betterment of humanity.

On 2nd September 2017, an all-new event will be launched to serve as a tool to heighten the Modeling industry of Ghana.

The event dubbed "Individual to Industry” a Masterclass with Roselyn Ashkar, is her initiative as a Ghanaian International Model.

Miss Ashkar seeks to empower and expand the knowledge of budding young and talented models in her home country; thereby, highlighting on the very salient details in the profession and the fundamental etiquettes essential to the modeling industry through sessions of interactive lectures.

Mainly focused on expanding the talent pool of qualified Ghanaian models for local and international use, this Masterclass event is scheduled to take place at Carbon inside the Stanbic Heights, Airport City between 10am and 3pm.

Morocco, South Africa, Ghana and Nigeria have shown strong interest in hosting Africa’s biggest music event, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA 2017-2019 editions as announced by the international Committee of AFRIMA.

These countries have shown their interest through a competitive overture made available to the African Union Commission, AUC who is saddled with the role of deciding on the hosting right in partnership with the International Committee of AFRIMA.

Nigeria has hosted the event for one term of three years since 2014. However, Nigeria has again shown interest to host the event for another term of three years as stated in the letter written by Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture with reference number FMCT/ECS/002/I to the African Union.

In his letter, the Honourable Minister stated that, “We have also witnessed increased unity and collaborations among young music African professionals as they congregate each year in Lagos, Africa’s most vibrant entertainment capital for the awards ceremony.”

Ghanaian dancehall act Shatta Wale is in the United Kingdom for the maiden edition of the Ghana Meets Naija UK event.

The show comes after the successful One Africa Music Fest concert in New York which saw the celebrated act put up an excellent show.

Wale is expected to mount the stage with his ‘militants’. The Ghanaian will perform some of his chart-topping songs of the last few years.

The concert, which comes off Friday August 25 at the Building 6, O2, also has Burnaboy, Stonebwoy and a number of UK acts as supporting acts.

Recently-held in Ghana, it saw the likes of Shatta Wale, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Falz, and M.anifest all take to the stage to render outstanding performances. Supporting performances for last Saturday’s event included Tema-based B4bonah, Article Wan, Kuami Eugene, Ko-jo Cue, King Promise, Tee Phlow, DJ Switch, and Kwadwo Nkansah “Lil Win”.

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