CypressGH.COM: March 2018

Friday, March 30, 2018

My Hunny Hit Maker To Host ‘Easter Vibes with NanaYaa’ On April 1st

With her current banger- my hunny everyone’s favorite song of the moment, songstress NanaYaa is hosting a show this Easter called: ‘Easter Vibes with NanaYaa’.

The event is set for Sunday - April 1st at the + 233 Jazz bar and Grill. NanaYaa will be live in concert with the Deep Wave band and it promises to be super fun.

In talking about the event, NanaYaa said: ‘I have not had a concert at +233 Jazz bar and Grill in a while now; so guys this one is very special to me”.

She also mentioned that the show will be an Easter to remember there fore every one who loves good music from old school down to the current banger My Hunny should come out and support.

NanaYaa noted she chose Easter Sunday for the special reason of it; that is togetherness and love.

Come out with your friends and family lets spread some love and vibe to some good music from NanaYaa and the deep wave band.

Save the date Sunday 1st April at the + 233 Jazz bar and Grill.

SEE IMAGES : Highlights Of The Francophonie Festival 2018

Each year, la Francophonie is celebrated on 20th March among populations who share the French language in about 84 countries scattered on the five continents.

In Ghana, the 10th to the 24th of March, 2018 was earmarked for the “Quinzaine de la Francophonie”, during which a number of symbolic events were organised by the francophone embassies in conjunction with the Alliance Française Accra and the Institut Français Ghana

Highlights of the Francophonie Festival 2018

Each year, la Francophonie is celebrated on 20th March among populations who share the French language in about 84 countries scattered on the five continents. In Ghana, the 10th to the 24th of March, 2018 was earmarked for the “Quinzaine de la Francophonie”, during which a number of symbolic events were organised by the francophone embassies in conjunction with the Alliance Française Accra and the Institut Français Ghana

“Let the festivities begin!”

On what was a night to savour at Alliance Française Accra, a spectacular opening ceremony took place on 10th March in the presence of many guests drawn not only from the Francophone community but the Ghanaian society at large.

Playwright and poet, Chief Moomen has disclosed that he has still not been paid by the Ghana@60 committee for the production of his Wogbejeke play for Ghana’s 60th anniversary celebration.

Chief Moomen had complained in July last year that he has only been paid GHc100, 000 out of the GHc200, 000 he charged the committee.

But the Chairman of the Committee, Ken Amankwah said he had no formal agreement with the playwright.

The situation created a sour relationship between the playwright and the Chairman of the Committee with Chief Moomen lamenting that several efforts to retrieve the rest of his money had proved futile.

In the third week of March 2018, I was part of a group of South African Tourism’s trade partners and selected media from Ghana and Nigeria for a one week tour across three of South Africa’s provinces, namely Free State, Kwazulu Natal and Gauteng. The fully sponsored trip was made possible with the collaboration of South Africa’s national carrier, South African Airways.

After our arrival at the O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and formularizing with each other, the team, led by Mohammed Tanko Kwajaffa, South African Tourism’s West African Trade Relations Manager and the West African Regional Manager, Hloni Pitso, embarked on a three-hour road trip to the Free State.

Though that was going to be my second time in the Free State, I was particularly excited to once again experience the amazing atmosphere at Clarens, a small town located in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains nicknamed the “Jewel of the Eastern Free State”. Although most of the Free State is notoriously flat, the eastern portion of the province offers fun riding with its smooth roads.

After checking into the Protea Hotel in Clarens where we were to lodge for the next two days, I went on a walk with a couple of the team members. From the President Square, we visited several arts and craft shops – gift shop and gallery, pottery, leatherwork, cat rocks, candles, ethnic art and upholstery.

Road accidents have become a national catastrophe Ghana as a country has been battling with over the years.

Statistics show that four people die daily on Ghanaian roads due to road accident. Estimates also show that Ghana loses a handsome amount of over 230 million dollars every year due to road accidents with more than 1600 deaths.

On 6th March, 2018 , The student body of Accra based Central University partnered with The Sangy Foundation ,a Non-Govermental Organization to mark Zebra Crossings for schools

The project spearheaded by Sarah Danquah Yeboah together with level 300 Professional Nursing Group 4 was set to promote the safety of vulnerable school children when crossing the road. The team marked zebra crossings across the streets at Holy Family Parish in Mateheko.

For someone who spends most of his time traveling and serving passengers in a plane, one would wonder how he spends his leisure time.

Ghanaian Emirates Cabin Crew member, Mr. Daniel Kumevor said that he enjoys playing football and listening to music.

"When I'm free, I drive around town in Dubai and listen to reggae a lot. For Ghanaian music, I love Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Winneba Youth Choir and most of those old tunes. I really used to love BukBak as well." He said.

He said this at a lunch/interview session with selected bloggers and social media influencers at the Golden Tullip Hotel in Accra on Wednesday, March 28th where he shared his experience as a Cabin Crew Member of Emirates.

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Keta To Host Thousands Of Partrons For The Relaunch Of The Biggest Keta Easter Fiesta

The clean and white sand city - Keta is about to come alive this Easter with the biggest and most exciting Easter program line up of activities ever to be witnessed in Ghana.

If you can’t keep up, better sit up because the Easter Festival is about to deliver to you a memorable four (4) days of endless succession of fun-filled events that will bring you alive and distress you for the next quarter of 2018.

The celebration tagged as the “RELAUNCH OF THE BIGGEST KETA EASTER FIESTA” spans from Friday 30th March through to Monday, 2nd April 2018. The event was planned to enable you savor the beauty of Keta through the delicious cuisine and breathtaking sights and coastal landmarks.

• On Friday, 30th March, a community Clean-up is scheduled to take place and kick start the celebrations with a launch the Street way in the evening at the Scoop Pub.

Nigerian Singer, Abinye David Jumbo better known as Mr. 2Kay has announced that he’ll be hosting the city of Port Harcourt and its environs to a night of great music and fun as he will be having his concert tagged, ‘THE ELEVATED CONCERT.’

The event which is being put together by Grafton Entertainment will hold on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Aztech Arcum, in the heart of Port Harcourt. The Elevated Concert will also feature other A list artistes.

On the 2nd of Apri,l 2018, Mr. 2Kay will flag off a singing/dancing competition where he’ll be giving away $2000 (two Thousand Dollars) to 2 persons in Port Harcourt. According to him, the initiative is a way of giving back to his starting foundation in the music industry.

“Call it my little way of giving back to a place where I started my career. The support from the South has been superb from the people. The winners of the competition will also have the opportunity to share the stage with me during the elevated concert,” 2Kay says.

To participate, interested fans are expected to post a minute video of themselves singing or dancing to their favourite song from Mr. 2Kay’s latest album – ELEVATED.

Television & Radio Presenter, Sheldon is set to release a new song in the coming days.

Titled ‘Bad Man Ting,’ the song features TSD group (Kay-T, Big Burn, FreddyHayz and A-Clipse). The visuals of the song is directed by KTO.

The song will be a birthday present from the ‘Fuego’ man to his friends and fans.

The song is a follow-up to street anthems ‘That Ting (Shaba) featuring Kuami Eugene and ‘Distin’ featuring MzVee, N.O.B and Kuami Eugene.

Sheldon The Turn Up is a trusted name in the entertainment, music and media circles in Ghana.

He hosts GhOne’s Rhythmz VJ Mix, and Club919 on Live 91.9 FM. He also works with EchoHaus, and Lynx Entertainment.

Kwaku Manu Behind Lil Win's Death Rumors? - Guda Speaks

Whoever thought these two Kumawood actors, Kwadwo Nkansah Lil Win and Kwaku Manu will smoke the peace pipe anytime soon might be dreaming, since every new day comes with its own shocking revelation

The latest we have is from the “Asiikoto” hitmaker, Guda, who believes Kwaku Manu is behind the negative publicity about Lil Win, that he is to die soon.

In his recent interview on Black Legendary Tv, Guda says tho he won’t talk about Kwaku Manu on air, he is certain those false rumors are publicized by Lil Wins colleague actor.

I won’t like to talk about Kwaku Manu on air because that’s not why I’m having this interview. However, if you ask me about why this rumor is spreading fast, I can only say a colleague of Kwadwo is behind that and there is no need to point him out since he needs that for attention to revive his dead career - Guda

In an answer to how Lil Win is coping with such rumors, Guda says

LEKZY DECOMIC TO HOST THE 5TH EDITION OF “EASTER COMEDY SHOW”

Prince of Ghana comedy, Lekzy decomic is set to host the 5th edition of the much awaited comedy event dubbed “Easter Comedy Show” on Saturday, 31st March 2018 at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).

The ‘Laughline" host is undoubtedly one of the go-to MCs in the country, having taken control of a plethora of high-profile events over the years.

Lekzy decomic promises patrons of this years event nothing but the best of rib cracking jokes back to back.

The Easter comedy comes with a host of female artistes namely Nana Yaa, Adina, Aramide etc who will set the stage on fire with amazing performances.

A list of Comedians billed for the event include, ID James Brown, Salvador, Lekzy, Okey Bakassi, Gandoki, Josh2Funny amongst others.

The Easter Comedy Show seeks to promote Africa finest comedians.

Give Poets The Platform - Jeffrey Nortey

GHANAIAN ACTOR and Spoken Word artiste, Jeffrey Nortey is inquiring the Ghanaian arts industry to appreciate spoken word or poetry and give the art the needed platforms to showcase their skills.

Speaking in an interview with the DAILY HERITAGE, the artiste who won three awards at the recently held UMB Ghana Tertiary Awards (GTA) 2017, went home with the Most Influential Student of the Year, Most Influential Male TV Presenter and The Most Influential Male Actor Awards, is requesting that poetry should also have slots in awards show categories just like other arts.

According to Nortey, a graduate of Jayee University College, poetry in Ghana should equally be lucrative like other part of the world, he stressed on it that, “poets should also be made ambassadors for brands and organisations in order to boost the art and motivate talents” .

The artiste explained that poets also play some critical role in the development of the country, he said “Poetry are pieces that causes change, correct society, educate and also entertain. Am in a ministry so am inspired to write by the Holy Spirit. I am inspired by the good, bad, personal experiences and trends.”

Channel Africa, an international radio service of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), will host a debate on Albinism on the 28th of March 2018. The debate will be held at the SABC’s Headquarters in Auckland Park – Johannesburg, where Channel Africa broadcasts.

The debate is intended to be part of an informal knowledge building radio programme, The Albinism Report, whose tagline is “The Enlightened Narrative”. This is a programme that demystifies myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.

The event will be a recorded two-hour discussion and debate under a motto linked to the theme on Human Rights - “People with Albinism have Human Rights too!!!” with a sub-theme per hour.

The sub-themes shall be, as follows:

o Theme 1- Visual and Story Representation.

o Theme 2- Language and Discourse on Albinism

This initiative is also in line with the United Nation’s recognition of the month of March as an “International Human Rights Month”.

Organizers of Golden Movie Awards Africa wish to bring to the notice of the general public that the deadline for submission of nominations for the fourth edition of Africa’s most prestigious awards is Monday, April 2nd, 2018.

According to Mrs. Wilhelmina Andani Michaels, the director of GMAA, the selection and judging process will commence right after entries for this year’s edition is closed and is therefore encouraging filmmakers who have not submitted their films for nomination to do so before April 2nd , 2018.

“5 more days to go and the GMAA 18 excitement will be in full gear as the selection and judging process begin right after we close entries, we encourage the industry to take this last-minute opportunity to send through their entries to be considered for an award in this year’s edition '' she noted.

Organized by New Media Journey Ghana (NMJ Ghana), this is an award that seeks to honor outstanding achievement in the African television, digital media and film industries.

Magic Music Entertainment recording artiste Rapper Emmanuel Akesseh aka Dem Tinz who recently performed at the Ghana Independence Concert in South Africa is shooting visuals to his single (title withheld).

He hired the services of South African director Philip Drumpipo to make the video.

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Last week, SABC 3 announced that the quintessential Pabi Moloi will serve as the official host for the new season of Presenter Search on 3 which is proudly brought to you by McCafé and Capitec, and now, the channel is delighted to announce that Jeannie D, DJ Fresh, Sbusiso Kumalo, and Patience Stevens will serve as the official judges for the show’s highly-anticipated new season.

With their vast array of skills in and around the entertainment industry, this eclectic mix of judges will ensure that every aspect of a perfect presenter is honed and highlighted in what promises to be an exciting new season of Presenter Search on 3.

Jeannie D is no stranger to the SABC 3 screens. She started off her illustrious career as a radio presenter on Good Hope FM and has since become one of the most prestigious presenters in the country. She is a familiar face on SABC 3 shows such as Top Billing, Top Travel, Afternoon Express and Presenter Search on 3.

Jeannie will bring her bubbly personality and professionalism to the table as she scours the country for the perfect batch of presenters to join the trendsetting channel. “I’ve been privileged to be part of the presenter search phenomenon from the beginning and it’s such a joy for me to help undiscovered talent fulfil their dreams,” Jeannie says. “After all, it is the best job in the world!”

Wiyaala, Grace Ashy and Asamoah Gyan are to collaborate on the Women’s 2018 Cup of Nations song for the tournament which will be hosted in Ghana in November this year.

The 11th edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations was launched in Accra last Friday at the Alisa Hotel with the Chief of Staff of the Republic of Ghana , Hon. Akosua Frema Opare as the special guest of honour.

Also in attendance were members of the Local Organising Committee, Minister for Youth and Sports and other government officials, CAF officials and the Black Queens squad. Liberia's First Lady Clar Weah, who has been appointed CAF women’s football ambassador was also present.

The 2018 Women's AFCON will run from 17th November to 1st December and will be hosted in Accra and Cape Coast.

Multi-talented, soulful singer, song writer, performing artist and MC, Lungisa Xhamela, of Idols SA Top 8 2015 fame, and Vth Season’s newest signed artist, will be performing live this Wednesday, 28th March 2018, at Hard Rock Café in Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg.

The event starts at 8pm and tickets are R120 per person available at the door. SMS 082 723 4676 to secure your table.

Take a break from your busy weekday schedule tomorrow evening by taking a short left to Hard Rock Café to experience the soulful sounds of Lungisa Xhamela live. Lungisa Xhamela will be joined on stage by Sounds Of Kamo and Rebirth Of Cool.

“Lungisa Xhamela is set to give an unforgettable musical experience with his band tomorrow night at Hard Rock Café. Come enjoy some of his latest music as well as some classic love songs that won the hearts of many South Africans whilst he was on Idols,” shares Raphael Benza of Vth Season.

Lungisa Xhamela will be performing at Up & Coming off the back of releasing his latest hit single, Think About It. Think About It is currently number #6 on the Heart FM Top 10 Chart, and number #6 on the Apple Music Chill House playlist.

You can stream or download Think About It on all major digital platforms including the below:

·         YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hegofm3IXok

·         Deezer: http://www.deezer.com/album/58371112

·         iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/za/album/think-about-it/1356017485?i=1356017499

Monday, March 26, 2018

See Images : An Overdose Of Performance From E.L Causes Frenzy Amongst Tamale UDS Students

When you need an entertainer to get a good job done, the act you need to call upon is the Best Rapper In Africa, E.L.

Elorm Adablah professionally known as E.L set an amazing record for the annual Artiste Night at the University of Development Studies campus Tamale as he outdoor their new auditorium.

The venue fully packed as students and patrons from neighboring towns had heard much of the fireworks the “Ayeyi” hitmaker brings whenever he mounts a stage and were in high expectation of such an output.

Gracing the stage for more than an hour and a half, the 2016 Artiste of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards delivered to expectations of the the crowd with songs like “Koko, Kaa Bu Ame, Minnabopo” and also performed new bangers like Ayeyi and Overdose”.

He is one of Ghana’s rising stars currently receiving attention around the world and is one of the quartet described by connoisseurs of the game as the future of Ghanaian music and Afrobeat rhythms.

Singer, song writer and producer, Kidi is taking over with his infectious voice and charm. With over 8 million views on YouTube since he first launched his music career, he has emerged as a frontrunner in the Ghanaian music space.

Following the release of 'Odo' back in summer 2017, which won him many fans and admirers, Kidi has now raised the bar higher to challenge himself.

After the airing of his interview with Lisa-Marie Misztak of BBC’s Focus on Africa recently around the continent, the talented singer has released a live version of the hit single ‘Odo’ which features the Viva Band.

From Friday, 13 April to Sunday, 22 April DStv Premium customers will experience an unprecedented cinematic journey with the M-Net Movies Marvel Studios Pop-Up Channel.

This super-powered channel, which will be added to the already existing six M-Net Movies channels on DStv, will be available for ten days only on channel 109 and will feature 15 of the most pulsating films from the massively popular Marvel Studios franchise.

During these ten days, the M-Net Movies Marvel Studios Pop-Up Channel will run from 4am to 10pm daily. Each day of the week a film from the franchise, which has overlapping storylines, will be screened in chronological order, i.e. according to how the films were released in cinema.

Starting with 2008’s Iron Man, viewers can revisit the stories of their beloved heroes all the way through to Spiderman: Homecoming, which will close the channel on Sunday 22, April.

CypressGhana.Com can confirm that Multi-award winning South African artist and entrepreneur, Refiloe Maele Phoolo, professionally known as Cassper Nyovest is set to visit Ghana for the first time.

Arguably the biggest rapper in Africa at the moment, Cassper will be in Ghana from 25th March - 29th March, 2018.

Even though we cannot confirm the main reason behind his visit, the rapper will meet the Media and have some interactions with some Ghanaian musicians and fans as well.

Who knows? We may have a collabo between him and a few Ghanaian artiste after this visit.

Organizers of the 3Music Awards have apologized to some artists who were billed to perform at the maiden edition of the event but were unable to be on stage due to an inadvertent mix up.

A statement copied to CypressGhana.com also empresses gratitude towards individuals and groups for various roles played that saw a vision actualized.

March 25, 2018

PRESS RELEASE

3 MUSIC AWARDS 2018: EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE AND APOLOGY

Organizers of 3 Music Awards would like to express our utmost gratitude to all who played various roles towards the successful organization of the maiden edition of the event.

Our long-held vision, which was finally actualized at the all new Fantasy Dome, Trade Fair Centre, Accra on Saturday, couldn’t have been made possible without the immense contributions of various individuals, brands and organizations.

KOD, ATUMPAN, NUMBERTHREE, MIZTER OKYERE, AND EPHRAIM HAS RELEASED A SORROWFUL TRIBUTE TO EBONY REIGNS

Ace broadcaster and fashion icon Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) has allied with UK based Ghanaian artiste Atumpan,talented rapper and a song writer Numberthree, best Ghanaian saxophonist, sound engineer and a singer Mizter Okyere and Ghanaian best sound Engineer and a singer Ephraim to compose a live recorded Tribute To Ebony Reigns.

Ghanaian singer and dancehall artiste Ebony Reigns has left the country and the world at large in a mournful state after news broke of her untimely death.

Song begins with a sorrowful sax by Mizter Okyere and a dirge performed by KOD followed by Atumpan with the verse and chorus and rap by Numberthree followed by Mizter Okyere and Ephirem exhibiting their unparalleled talents, mourns sorrowfully the young departed music queen who had seen an unprecedented career growth.

Ebony Reigns blessed the Ghanaian music scene with chart topping songs including Turn On The Light, Poison, Sponsor, Maame Hw3 etc. This live recorded tribute song has Lovelace on the drums, Nana Kwame on the bass, and Mizter Okyere on the saxophone, keyboard, guitar, mixing and mastering.

Keteke Movie Gets Award At Luxor African Film Festival In Egypt

Ghanaian movie “Keteke” which took viewers back to the past has won a SPECIAL JURY PRIZE for Long Narrative film at the 7th Luxor African Film Festival in Egypt.

Acknowledging the award via Facebook on Friday, the director of the award-winning movie, Peter Sedufia was full of praise.

As the University of Ghana's Legon Hall came to a standstill, it was obvious history was being written as WatsUp TV, leading pan-African entertainment TV Show hosted a Concert to climax the 66th Hall Week Celebration of the Legon Hall in Accra.

The mega concert which took place at the University of Ghana campus saw headline act, Davido's record label mate and Afrobeat Artiste Mayorkun flying from Nigeria to deliver a sterling performance to the awe of his fans in Legon.

Kidi, an alumni of the Legon Hall also made an appearance to surprise fans as he joined Mayorkun to perform their hit collaboration Odo Remix for the first ever time.

Artists who also performed include: Daddy Opanka, Keche, Gemini, Epixode, Obibini, Dope Nation, Feli Nuna,article wan, Dee Money, Ephraim , Black Avenue Music , Danny Beatz and many more.

Off the back of Human Rights Day, South African icon, PJ Powers, fondly known as Thandeka, has just released a new single titled Walk In My Shoes.

PJ Powers’ Walk In My Shoes single will officially launch this Sunday morning, 25 March 2018, at the Human Rights Festival ‘We the People Walk’ taking place at Constitution Hill. The song will launch at the start of the walk specifically written by PJ Powers to draw attention and focus on Human Rights and Social Justice.

Constitution Hill is partnering with Thuli Madonsela Foundation and Khulisa Social Solutions to present Walk In My Shoes as this year’s Human Rights song.

“A paradigm shift from no social justice to an abundance – that is my quest – making people aware and conscious of the issues that surround social justice,” shares PJ Powers.

The New Me Is Very Challenging But REWARDING - Regina Van Helvert

Ghanaian TV & Radio presenter within a short period of time has taken over the airwaves and screens.

She admits the new her is challenging but rewarding. Regina took over Rythmzlive on GHOne TV and Touch Down on Live FM, both multiple award-winning entertainment shows within the EIB Group.

She has stepped up to play with the leaders in the industry within her short time in both roles. This to her is a manifestation of what women can do when given the opportunity, and she is not about slowing down on achieving greater heights.

Regina, through ‘girlcode’ - a segment of Touch Down, is bringing the ‘sexy’ of ‘girlpower’ to her audiences across the various University campuses in the country, an initiative which can only drive high her brand value for this rather short stay in the industry.

It is only a matter of time before her full potential in empowering and positively influencing young women across the country is realised.

Remember how you thought wearing flimsy 3D glasses in theatres would never catch on, now get ready to spend an entire day wearing VR goggles for your next adventure.

Experts believe that the next big thing for entertainment and leisure industry especially in the Middle East and neighbouring region would be driven by virtual reality technology.

Amusement Services International (ASI) will also unveil Industry's first ever operator-free VR attraction at the Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure show 2018 (http://www.DEALMiddleEastShow.com).

African millennials are changing their consumer spending patterns, from markets to malls, where they can eat, socialize and get entertained at Family Entertainment Centers (FEC)s apart from shopping.

CEO of Kantanka group of companies Kwadwo Safo Junior has disclosed in an interview on 3fm’s urban Blend show that his favorite song right now is NanaYaa’s current banger – My Hunny.

Mr. Safo made this comment when asked whether he listens to music at all.

He responded: "I love music. I love @Adina_Thembi , @sarkodie , @ELgh_ @iamedem , @trigmaticrocks @EFYA_Nokturnal and recently I heard a song from @nanayaalive #Muhunny which is my favorite tune now".

The Ex-Husband of Juliet Ibrahim then went on to say that he loves NanaYaa so much and wanted her to come sing on his birthday but could not get hold of her.

In response to that NanaYaa shared a post saying: ’I would have loved and dropped everything just to come celebrate with you (Kwadwo Safo) on your special day.

Renowned female Blogger and Nurse Juliana Ntiamoah known popularly as Jullie Jay-Kanz has revealed she had the intentions of being a Journalist and not a Nurse when she was young.

The award winning blogger who was interviewed on Homebase TV's morning show this Wednesday 21st March as part of celebrating hardworking Ghanaian women told the show host Nana Yaa that she had always had the endearment to be a Journalist taking inspiration from the likes of Gifty Anti when she was young.

She said her parents pushed her to read Science during her four year Senior High School education at Yaa Asantewaa Girls' SHS which has ended her up in being a Nurse today.

Ghanaian Songstress, Efya is no stranger to making hit songs, however what I think shocks the world, is her ability to teach and entertain at the same time. Like old folk songs, almost every Efya classic, leaves a message on Unity, Love and with this new one, Gender.

The award winning sensation, who is up for best reggae/dancehall song, at the upcoming VGMA’s for her 2017 reggae classic, seemed poised to empower the feminine gender on this song; painting the woman as a strong pillar of our world and then urging for her to be respected.

The songstress, brings the discussion on a woman’s place in this world, to the table on this song. Bringing the issue closer to reality, with lyrics that explain and an instrumental that was tailored by Demsa, to provide nothing but unlimited groove.

Premiering the song on Friday 16th March 2018, were 5 of Accra’s top drive time radio shows on Live FM, Okay FM, Class FM, Starr FM, YFm and Empire FM in Takoradi.

Fast Rising Afrobeat star El Magnifico has released a new song ‘I want it’.

The song was produced by Marshal Ciano mix and mastered by DJ Sixon.

Born Djagli Kossigan Alfred, the former student of Datus School complex and now Wuhan University China student expresses his love for an unknown lady.

He got signed onto King M Entertainment after his first single Show me something broke through the Togolese market.

The 1998 Year Group of Bishop Herman College (BHOBU ’98) will on Saturday 24th of March 2018, kick-start activities marking its 20th Anniversary celebrations with a homecoming trip to the school.

The Group will take the opportunity to make a donation of 100 metallic/wooden mono desk at a cost of GHC30,000 to the school and award beneficiaries of its flagship annual scholarship awards.

The President of the ’98 Year Group, Charles Goh said, “it is without a doubt that the free SHS policy instituted by the government has stretched facilities in many schools across including Bishop Herman College and government cannot do it all”.

The President added that, “it is our hope that our initiatives will go a long way to address the infrastructure challenges of the school and more importantly, challenge other year groups to follow our lead”.

The Group will also take the opportunity to unveil the next batch of scholarship beneficiaries under its flagship scholarship awards, the BHOBU ’98/AMPER scholarship.

The Matic Music hereby informs the general public of its “Music Speaks” seminar which will be held on Wednesday, 28th March, 2018 at 6pm at the Impact Hub, Accra.

The music seminar themed “Music and its role in building the Next Generation” is a Matic Music Club initiative under the Global Leaders’ Program which seeks to educate the youth on the following topics:

 Music as a pedagogical tool

 New media and digital skills for online promotion

 Music production

 Music as a tourism tool

Ghana’s biggest hymns and gospel ministry, Hymns Unlimited will be held on Sunday, March 25th, at the Mount Olivet Methodist Church, Dansoman to commemorate the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.

The event, organized by the Nii Okai Ministries and Strategic Communications Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa), will feature some of the finest gospel artistes and choirs across the country. They include Eugene Zuta, Olivet Voices, Pastor Helen Yawson, Overflow Incorporated, T.V.O Lamptey, LIC Choir, Winneba Youth Choir and Nii Okai and Harbour City Mass Choir.

This ministry is also a platform for mobilizing resources in support of the Saving Hearts Foundation of the Nii Okai ministry launched in December 2013. Proceeds from ministry will therefore be used to fund heart surgeries for needy Ghanaians in collaboration with stakeholders in the healthcare system.

Nii Okai says over the couple of years, heart surgeries have been successfully undertaken for children using resources raised through his music ministry and other associated activities. We invite you to join hands with us to bring healing to suffering children.

Ms. Esther Cobbah, CEO of Stratcomm Africa remarked “The salvation story includes physical and spiritual healing Stratcomm Africa is delighted with the partnership with Nii Okai ministry not only to raise resources for bringing healing to suffering children but also to deliver the salvation message through hymns”

The public are invited to register with eventbrite.com to confirm participation and this event is free.

StarTimes Partners Happy FM For GPL Commentary

Football lovers will enjoy yet another exciting season of topnotch commentary on Happy FM, Ghana’s number one sports station, for all matches on the Ghana Premier League (GPL). Over the weekend, Happy FM was the only radio station to run commentary on the GPL.

Happy FM is currently the only sports station which has rights to legally run commentary for the GPL tournament. The station secured rights from StarTimes to officially churn out professional commentary for listeners across the country.

Speaking about the GPL commentary, Edwin Amankwah, Chief Operating Officer of the Global Media Alliance Group said the station remains steadfast in delivering top class sports commentary in all matches for this season’s league.

Come Friday, March 30, YFM, Ghana’s number one urban radio station will offer Ghanaian Boss Ladies the opportunity to party the night away in a grand style.

The much anticipated event which will take place at Badu Lounge inside Labone is free for ladies.

According to Eddy Blay, Programs Manager for YFM, the BLC event will also have all the Boss Ladies of YFM present to chill with other fans as well.

BLC will attract a tall list of some top notch musicians in Ghanaian including Stephanie Benson and Kobla Jnr among others. The event will be hosted by YFM’s Akosua Hanson with DJ Kess on deck.

Promising Ghanaian producer, DredW releases his first instrumental project titled ”Learning Sessions”. The project features beats and hooks from one of Ghana’s finest Hip-Hop artists, J.Town and 2018 VGMA nominee, Shaker.

After enjoying some success with his first two singles ‘Choco Milo’ and ‘Efite’, the producer feels it’s only right to give us this project. This 9-track project is enough to get you in your element to make some dope music.

DredW has been making beats since 2008 but professionally since 2012 and worked with artists and producers such as E.L, Mr Eazi, Richie Mensah, Feli Nuna, Gasmilla, Flowking Stone, David Jay, Zigi, Edem, Magnom, Juls, Wonda Boy, Peewezel, C-Real, J.Town, M3DAL, Raquel and many more in Ghana and beyond.

AirtelTigo, GHL Bank Ltd & Others Honored At The CCIFG Gala Night

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry France Ghana (CCIFG) in partnership with the Labadi Beach Hotel held the CCIFG Gala Night at the Labadi Beach Hotel on Thursday 15th March 2018.

Attended by about 350 guests comprised of high profile corporate moguls, the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Republic of Ghana Honourable Samuel Abu Jinapor as well as the Ambassador of France to Ghana H.E. Francois Pujolas, the event was also the grand occasion to host the maiden edition of the CCIFG Awards.

2017 was a year to reposition the Chamber as well as its business activities to better suit its network as well as promote the Ghanaian economy.

The second edition of the CCIFG Gala Night held, created a platform for businesses executives to thus grow their network and have direct access to opportunities among a diverse group of co-professionals.

Ghanaian Reggae and Dancehall recording artiste, Emmanuel Andrews Samini, known by his stage name Samini has gradually warmed himself into the elite of Ghanaian musicians with his world-appeal.

The world is yet to have more from the Ghanaian music legend as he is set to headline the first ever Afrobeats Perth Festival in Australia.

The festival, a birth-child of Perfect Promotions AUS is scheduled to be a showcase to celebrate the best in Afrobeats music and dance as a showcase to the world.

Expected attendance is estimated at Fifty Thousand in capacity and patronage.

Nigerian singer, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, known by his stage name D'banj and Mavin producer, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy have announced the reunion tour of their disband group, Mo’hits.

Both artistes took to their Instagram page on Monday {March 20th} night to announce the reunion tour.

Don Jazzy, alongside a video on his Instagram, wrote, “@Dbanj, how many states/countries should we give them?”
Dbanj in reply on his Instagram page wrote, “@Donjazzy, are they ready?”

GroundUp act, Kwesi Arthur has inked a promotional package across the various radio station affiliates on LOGONRADIO.

LOGONRADIO is a music promotional service which promotes your music to millions of listeners by guaranteeing musicians radio airplay.

Also, this service will help thousands of musicians get their music directly to music fans that would otherwise have no way of hearing them.

The campaign which will commence with his next hit single and valid until July 2018, will effectively guarantee his songs being played across all LOGONRADIO affiliates.

The much-buzzed-about Ghanaian rapper is one of the country’s most sought-after emerging stars after his breakout single ‘Grind Day’ & debut EP, “Live from Nkrumah Krom”.

LOGONRADIO – Pay. Plug. Play.

THE EMERGENCE OF COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY IN GHANA : THE STORY OF SUNPOWER INNOVATIONS LIMITED

Africa is considered and referred to as the "Sun continent.” According to the World Sunshine Map, Africa receives many more hours of bright sunshine and heat during the course of the year than any other continent of the Earth; many of the sunniest places on the planet lie here.

Despite Africa’s large solar potential, the number of people who have access to electricity is still very low.

In Ghana, about 29% of the population is still not connected to the national grid; with solar energy capacity making up a little over 0.03% which is mostly found in private homes, the country is still considered dark with relatively high electricity costs.

The current state of our energy sector requires revision and swift action to curb the energy crisis in the country. But to do this, it is prudent for stakeholders and industry players to employ new thinking juxtaposed with new technologies. The traditional approach of simply expanding national grids to connect the last mile is too expensive and will take too much time and will do little to solve the problem, which is projected to compound as the population grows.

Ghanaian Hiplife artiste Ennwai has challenged Zylofon signee Kumi Guitar to work hard and get a hit song before he could earn his attention.

The attack comes after the Highlife musician attacked Ennwai’s former mate Paa Kwasi. Together they formed the group Dobble.

In a facebook post, the ‘Christy’ singer mocked Kumi Guitar and claimed he was signed by Zylofon only because he was a classmate of the company’s Chief Executive.

“Zylofon made noise about signing artistes and kept mute about your because they were even shy to announce yours. You think if he wasn’t your schoolmate like he go consider you an artist self? I hear say so far you have made only 6 cedis for zylofon after spending a lot on you.

They try polish you with money saa but still the qualities of an artist no dey show for your inside, you still like nkomode [Comedian] and now wanna ride on my name for fame. Sister, you’re a disgrace to Zylofon. Try to get 1 hit p3 and i will give you the attention you need. Puppy way your teeth no grow-finish sef you wan start chop beef you can’t chew”.

GUBA Awards 2018 Nominations Open

Nominations for the acclaimed GUBA Awards 2018, opens online from Tuesday the 20th of March 2018 and closes midnight on Tuesday the 10th of April 2018.

For the first time ever, the awards will take place within a duration of two days, preceding with a seminar on African entrepreneurship on Friday 13th July 2018, followed by the GUBA Awards Ceremony on Saturday 14th July 2018, at InterContinental Hotel, London – The O2, SE10 0TW.

Serving as a precursor to the voting and awarding process, nominations provide the public with the ability to recognise change-makers within their communities. GUBA Awards nominees are selected by the public, shortlisted and put forward for a public vote.

This year, eleven categories are open for nominations and can be accessed via http://www.gubaawards.co.uk/nominations/ . The GUBA Awards 2018 categories are as follows:

Singer Yaa Yaa To Star In New Play By Uncle Ebo Whyte’s Roverman Productions

Ghanaian singer-songwriter and actress, Bertha Bridget Kankam aka Yaa Yaa will soon rock the big stage again, not for what she’s mainly recognized for, but as an actress.

The ‘Life’ hitmaker, will be starring in Uncle Ebo Whyte’s play dubbed ”Special Delivery” as one of the four main characters. Yaa Yaa will play the role of an alcoholic mother, whose parents did not allow her to marry the love of her life.

According to the playwright, Yaa Yaa was granted entry into the cast, merely for attending its audition and not for her fame. For him, it was an indication that despite being a recording artist, she was passionate about being part of the play. ”There are people who appear before me in auditions and I don’t ask them any questions, their presence alone tells me something and that’s what happened with Yaa Yaa”, James Ebo Whyte disclosed.

There is no stopping for Ghana's most bankable Record Label Black Avenue Muzik as they keep unveiling fresh talents and placing Ghanaian music on the map.

In September last year, D-Black named five artists on the label in a glamouros press launch event hosted by KOD inside Oasis Pool and Shisha Lounge in Cantonments. There's been much anticipation and talks of the artists and one could expect nothing but the best of music from all five exceptional artists who bring on board a variety of music genres.

The newest member of the BAM team is no other than the MTN Hitmaker 6 winner Freda Rhymz. Rapper extra-ordinare Freda brings dexterity to the label as the first and only female rapper on the label.

Freda Rhymz joins Kobla Jnr, Dahlin Gage, Wisa Greid, Osayo, S3fa and Nina Ricchie to form an undoubtedly ferocious team headed by Ghana's most influential Music Mogul D-Black.

She was also featured on the recently released brand new single #Kokorkor featuring all the artists on the label.

Charterhouse Productions, organizers of the annual Vodafone Ghana Music Awards hereby announces for the information of the General Public that this year’s Nominees Jam which is slated for the Jubilee Park in the Central Regional capital, Cape Coast comes off live on Friday 23rd March from 7pm.

The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Nominees Jam has over the years grown to become a very integral part of the event that many an artiste and patrons look forward to. It is that one platform that has taken the festival beyond Accra to other regional capitals including Tamale, Sunyani, Ho and a lot more.

In 2015, the train made a stop in Cape Coast recording a massive turn out in the region of twelve to fifteen thousand patrons. The show had to end abruptly when strong winds and rain swept across the region. Three years later, organizers have taken the event back to the former Capital of the then Gold Coast with a massive line up!

See Images : Juliet Asante Appointed NAFTI Board Member

Famed Ghanaian filmmaker and CEO of the Black Star International Film Festival, Juliet Asante, has been sworn in alongside 9 others, as Board Member of the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) on March 14.

She was sworn in by Education Minister and Manhyia South MP, Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, who reiterated the government’s desire to ” empower the future generations to achieve great heights in the quest for academic achievement and excellence in order to facilitate the transformation of Ghana through the creative and media arts industries.”

The minister also tasked the board to reinstate the past glory of NAFTI as the best film institute in Africa. other members who constitute the board include Dr. Samuel Anyetei (Rector of NAFTI), Mr. John Yaw Adjei Appiah (Representative of the Ministry of Information), Mr. Ernest Boateng (Representative for Ministry of Education), Mr. Daniel Owusu-Nyampong (representative of the Friedrich-Ebert Foundation), Mr. Ernest Kofi Abbeyquaye (Ghana Film Industry), Professor Kofi Agyekum (School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana), Mr. George Oppong (Centre for National Culture), and Mr. Ivan Quashigah (Association of Cinematographic Film Exhibitors and Directors). The nomination of the representative of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation is still pending.

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