Sarkodie, EL, Trigmatic nominated for 2013 Ghana Gospel Industry Awards

Nominations are out for this year’s edition of the crowning event of Ghana’s gospel music industry, the Ghana Gospel Industry Awards (GGIA).

The event celebrates and rewards excellence in the gospel music industry. The 2013 edition of GGIA comes off at the National Theatre on Sunday December 22, 2013.

A total of 18 outstanding artistes will be honoured for their contribution to the growth of Ghana’s gospel industry over the past years and will also showcase the cream of Ghana’s gospel artistes.

Organisers have released a short code – 1736 – for the general public to choose their favourite artistes in the nine (9) public voting categories.

Below is the list of nominees.

PUBLIC VOTING CATEGORIES

New Artiste of the year

Patience Nyarko – te twere wo & ye fre no Jesus – [1PN]

Ernest Acheampong – Pegya Me Kosoro/Wo daso ye Nyame – [1EA]

Mabel Okyere – Bibihiami – [1MO]

Miriam Afari – Ashase Nyame – [1MA]

Album of the year

Joyce Blessing – heavy price – [2JB]

Ernest Acheampong – wuda so ye onyame – [2EA]

Cynthia Maccauley – Wait – [2CM]

OJ – Nokoa Sem – [2OJ]

Song of the year

Joyce Blessing – Monko moakye – [3JB]

Nicholas Omane Acheampong – Zaphnat Panea – [3NOA]

OJ – maye se mo pen – [3OJ]

Cynthia Maccauley – Nkomhye – [3CM]

Artiste of the Year

Joyce Blessing – Monko moakye – [4JB]

OJ – maye se mo pen – [4OJ]

Cynthia Maccauley – Nkomhye – [4CM]

Nicholas Omane Acheampong – Zaphnat Panea – [4NOA]

Popular Video of the Year

Joyce Blessing – Monko moakye – [5JB]

OJ – maye se mo pen – [5OJ]

Cynthia Maccauley – Nkomhye – [5CM]

Nicholas Omane Acheampong – Zaphnat Panea – [5NOA]

Alternative Gospel Video of the Year

Sarkodie – Hallelujah – [6SK]

Brenya – Life – [6BN]

EL – Hallelujah – [6EL]

Trigmatic – Wo Sika Nti – [6TG]

Alternative Gospel Song of the Year

Sarkordie – Hallelujah – [7SK]

EL – see me suffer – [7EL]

Brenya – Life – [7BN]

Lil Shaker – Amen – [7LS]

Collaboration of the Year

Joyce Blessing & Jewek Arkah – Nyame Eguama – [8JB]

Ceccy Twum & Nacy – semeko Meho a – [8CT]

Bro Philimon & Mouris – me bo wodin – [8BP]

Ruthy & Nacy – Lala – [8RT]

Urban Gospel Artiste of the Year

Joe Mettle – Medo wo – [9JM]

Eugene Zuta – woso – [9EZ]

Akese Brempong – Crazy Love – [9AB]

Shika – Onnaee – [9SK]

NOMINEES FOR GGIA 2013 – ACADEMY VOTING CATEGORIES

Male Vocalist of the year

OJ – Maye se mo pen

Uncle Ato – Ono Nkotoo

Joe Mettle – Sound of Praise

Koda – Nsem pee

Female Vocalist of the year

Cynthia Maccauley – Nkomhye

Joyce Blessing – Monko moakye

Ceccy Twum – semeko Meho a, Osoro Kasiebo

Miriam Afari – Ashase Nyame

Video of the year

Emmitt Jim Konadu – you are beautiful

OJ – maye se mo pen

Tina Asante – Remember me

Celestine Donkor – Manim Nuguase

Record Label/ Executive Producer of the Year

Media Exel Prod. Joyce Blessing (Nyame Eguama)

Cebex Prod. – OJ (maye se mo pen)

Obroni Records – Ernest Acheampong (pagya me)

Gospel Sound Engineer of the Year

Dan Bassy – Obaapa Christy (Aba ba mu)

Dave Joy – Joyce Blessing (Nyame Eguama)

Nacy –OJ ( maye se mo pen / apor jesu)

Gospel Producer of the Year

Nacy – OJ ( maye se mu pen)

Dave Joy – Nyame Guamaa

Osei Francis Ahyease Nyame

Dan Bassy – Nkumhye no aba mo

Best Gospel Song Writer

Ernest Kwaku Sarfo – Monko moakye (Joyce Blessing)

Koda – Nsem pii

OJ – maye se mo pen

Bro Philimon – Mebo wodin

NOMINEES FOR GGIA 2013 – HONORARY CATEGORIES

Honorary Award of the year

Elder Mireku

Life Time Achievement Award

Barima Sydney speaks about Mahama’s “Donkomi” video

Over the week, there were rumours that controversial hiplife musician, Barima Sydney, had been invited by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) over the use of President John Mahama’s image in his latest video clip which was yet to be released.
In a chat with Sydney, he told Flex newspaper that the official video of the music was not out, but rather they had taken a few seconds of the span of the video, to show it to critics through Whatsapp and other social media platform so they could take the critics view on it before its official release.
He said after they shared the short music video with friends, he saw an article by the ‘Herald’ and ‘The informer’ newspapers that, he had been invited by BNI and national security.
He lamented that from a close source, he fathomed that the article the newspapers did was a calculated attempt to influence the BNI and National security to call him so they could frustrate him from coming out with the official video and music.
In the video of the of the ‘Donkomi’ song, the President impressively dressed in fine ‘fugu’ with Barima Sydney, sitting beside him at the Flagstaff House, asking him probing questions about what people are saying on the streets of Accra concerning the allegations of corruption under his watch.
He stated that the song is just a wake – up call on the president and they are basically things that have already happened and things that people are saying on the street including some of the answers that the president has already given.
He cleared allegations he’s a member of the NPP: “I have never come out to say I will always rally behind Nana Addo or NPP. What I said in 2012 was that I personally thought Nana Addo’s messages made lots of sense to me than John Mahama’s. Nana Addo was preaching free education while Mahama was preaching ‘Ede bee Keke.’”
“In 2008, I did a song titled ‘Oga Dey Chop Am’ ‘Chanfu Chanfu’ and people said I was an NDC affiliate, so to me I think Ghanaians will always talk against some of us who want to do social and political music, to help the society,” he added.

I Am The Next Nelson Mandela – Kanye West

(DAILY CURRANT) Kanye West is under fire today for claiming that he will soon be a bigger cultural and civil rights icon than Nelson Mandela.
In an interview with WGCI radio in Chicago, the notoriously self-promoting rapper said that yesterday’s death of the 95-year-old South African leader will finally allow people to focus more of their attention on West’s own accomplishments.
In the studio to promote his new music video Bound 2, the conversation soon turned to the day’s biggest news out of South Africa. West was asked who he thought on the world stage today could possibly replace Nelson Mandela in terms of leadership, and his unconventional answer left heads spinning.
“I am the next Nelson Mandela,” West responded. “I’m only 36 years old, and when I look at everything I’ve accomplished, it’s the only comparison that makes any sense. By the time I’m 95, I’m going to be a bigger hero than he ever was.
“Nelson Mandela did a lot of good work, don’t get me wrong. But I think I’m on track to do something even bigger. I liberate minds with my music. That’s more important than liberating a few people from apartheid or whatever.
“Not to say Mandela wasn’t for real. I have mad respect. I just think we need to keep things in perspective here. Anyone can be replaced. And I think I’m well on my way towards being the next great black leader. I’m already worshiped around the world. And there’s more to come.”
Watch the Throne
Former South African president and anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela died on Thursday after years of declining health. His legacy of peaceful reconciliation has been universally praised by political leaders, the media and ordinary citizens around the world.
Kanye West, for his part, is known for going to extraordinary lengths to focus attention on himself. His reaction today was so unusual, however, that host Adrian Cronauer decided to challenge his assertions.
“What have you actually done for civil rights?” he asked. “Have you been involved in any campaigns? Any political activities? It seems to me comparing yourself to Mandela is a bit of a stretch.”
“I’ve blazed a trail with my career,” West responded. “I faced immeasurable racism when I entered this profession. I mean how many black rappers can you name that came before me? I was a pioneer. And now I’m doing the same thing in the fashion world.
“Not to mention I have a bigger market than he ever did. Mandela was working in South Africa, which has, like what, six people? I started my magic here in the USA and then I took my business global. Worldwide baby.

Sarkodie, R2Bees nominated for 2013 Headies(HIP HOP WORLD AWARDS) Nigeria

Yet another nomination for two of Ghana’s biggest acts Sarkodie, and duo R2Bees.

Both have been nominated in the Best African Artiste category alongside South Africa’s Micasa, Mafikizolo and Liquideep for the 2013 edition of the Hip Hop World Awards, also known as the ‘Headies’.

See Full list of nominees:

1. BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR

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

1. I WISH – WAJE

2. GOOD MORNING – BRYMO

3. NATURAL SOMETHING – SOUND SULTAN

4. THIS YEAR – JAYWON

2. PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

An individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed song or album in the year under review.

1. PHEELZ – DUROSOKE

2. DTUNES – SHO LEE

3. DEL B – LIMPOPO

4. LERIQ – LIKE TO PARTY

5. LEGENDURY BEATS – EMI NI BALLER

3. BEST MUSIC VIDEO

A voting category for the best conceptualist, best directed and most exciting video in the year under review. This award goes to the video director.

1. ALINGO – JUDE OKOYE/CLARENCE PETERS

2. OLIVER TWIST – SESAN

3. GAGA CRAZY – AJE FILM WORKS

4. AZONTO– MOE MUSA

5. YES/NO – CLARENCE PETERS

4. BEST R&B/POP ALBUM

A category for the best R&B/Pop Album in the year under review (by single individual or group).

1. IYANYA VS. DESIRE – IYANYA

2. O.B.O. – DAVIDO

3. R&BW – BANKYW

4. BLESSED – FLAVOUR

5. AWAY & BEYOND – 2FACE

5. BEST R&B SINGLE

A category for the best R&B single in year under review (by single individual or group).

1. DON’T LET GO – CAPITAL FEMI

2. GOOD GOOD LOVING – BANKYW

3. LIKE TO PARTY – BURNA BOY

4. RICH & FAMOUS – PRAIZ

5. OMOTE – ESE PETERS

6. BEST POP SINGLE

A category for the best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group)

1. IHE NE ME – 2FACE

2. The KICK – WANDE COAL FT DON JAZZY

3. GOBE – DAVIDO

4. CATCHING COLD – TUNDE EDNUT

5. UR WAIST – IYANYA

6. GOODY BAG – D’PRINCE

7. BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE

A category for the best Reggae/Dancehall single in year under review (by single individual or group).

1. I WISH – WAJE

2. RIHANNA – OREZI

3. GIVE IT TO ME – GENERAL PYPE

4. GO DOWN – BABA DEE

8. BEST RAP ALBUM

A Non-Voting Category for the Best Album By A Rap Artiste Or Group In Year Under Review.

1. OGA BOSS – ILL BLISS

2. THE SECOND COMING – VECTOR

3. YBNL – OLAMIDE

4. BOOK OF RAP STORIES – REMINISCE

9. BEST COLLABO

A voting category for the best R&B, Pop or Hip-hop collaborative track (including cameos).

1. GHOST MODE – PHYNO FT. OLAMIDE

2. TONY MONTANA (REMIX) – NAETO C FT. D’BANJ

3. BADDEST BOY – EME FT. WIZKID, SKALES & BANKYW

4. EZIOKU – LYNXXX FT. IKECHUWKU, ILL BLISS & PHYNO

5. EMI NI BALLER – CHIDINMA FT. SUSPECT & ILL BLISS

6. BABY MI DA (REMIX) – DR. VICTOR OLAIYA FT. 2FACE

10. BEST RAP SINGLE

A voting category for a single (released on-air) recording of a rap.

1. MAN OF THE YEAR – PHYNO

2. ANAM ACHI KWANU – ILL BLISS FT. PHYNO

3. DUROSOKE – OLAMIDE

4. 2 MUSSHH – REMINISCE

5. GHOST MODE – PHYNO FT OLAMIDE

11. BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)

A non-voting category for the single male artiste with the most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album.

1. RICH AND FAMOUS – PRAIZ

2. OMOTE – ESE PETERS

3. DON’T LET GO – CAPITAL FEMI

4. YES/NO – BANKYW

12. BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)

A non-voting category for the single female artiste with most outstanding vocal performances on a single song or album.

1. I WISH – WAJE

2. TOH BAD – NIYOLA

3. IRAWO - SEYI SHAY

4. TOTALLY YOURS – ZAINA

5. ONLY YOU – NIKKI LAOYE

13. NEXT RATED

This category is a voting category for the most promising upcoming officially unreleased (or signed) act in the year under review.

1. SEAN TIZZLE

2. DAMMY KRANE

3. BURNA BOY

4. SEYI SHAY

5. PHYNO

14. HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION A voting category for the best new artiste in the year under review.

1. W.A.J.E – WAJE

2. OMO BABA OLOWO – DAVIDO

3. FRENZY – D’PRINCE

4. THE YEAR OF R’N’B – CAPITAL FEMI

15. LYRICIST ON THE ROLL

A non-voting category for the Rap Artiste with the best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album.

1. OLAMIDE – VOICE OF THE STREETS

2. BOOGEY – SANCTUM

3. MODE 9 – LET IT GO

4. PHYNO – MAN OF THE YEAR

16. BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE

A voting category for the artiste whose songs are inspired by the streets. Such song should captain lingua, which may also be originated by the artiste and popular on the street.

1. TERRY G – RUN MAD

2. DUROSOKE – OLAMIDE

3. MY DEAR – DAMMY KRANE

4. SKIBO – SOLID STAR

5. ALAYE – LKT

17. BEST ‘ALTERNATIVE’ SONG

A voting category for the artiste whose songs reflect any form or style of music which falls outside the mainstream of recent or past popular musical trends.

1. REPETE – BLACKMAGIC

2. OMO PASTOR – AJEBUTTER FT. BOJ

3. FEEL ALRIGHT – SHOW DEM CAMP FT. BOJ & POE

4. THIS YEAR – JAYWON

18. ALBUM OF THE YEAR

A voting category for the best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges requirements of excellence (in every realm: Songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (Sales and popularity).

1. IYANYA VS. DESIRE– IYANYA

2. O.B.O. – DAVIDO

3. R&BW – BANKYW

4. BLESSED – FLAVOUR

5. YBNL – OLAMIDE

19. ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most successful artiste for the year under review.

1. IYANYA

2. DAVIDO

3. WIZKID

4. FLAVOUR

5. OLAMIDE

6. ICE PRINCE

20. SONG OF THE YEAR

A voting category for the most popular song in the year under review. This category is usually decided by voting.

1. DUROSOKE – OLAMIDE

2. UR WAIST – IYANYA

3. ALINGO – P-SQUARE

4. SHO LEE – SEAN TIZZLE

5. LIMPOPO – KCEE

21. BEST AFRICAN ARTISTE

A non-Nigerian award category for an individual African artiste with the most outstanding album and astonishing achievements in year under review.

1. R2BEES

2. MAFIKIZOLO

3. LIQUID DEEP

4. SARKODIE

5. MICASA

22. HALL OF FAME

U.S Coach Has Condemn Ghana Black Stars

United States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann described his team's World Cup draw as "the worst of the worst" after it was pooled with Germany, Portugal and Ghana in one of two "Groups of Death."

Klinsmann could scarcely believe his ill fortune after the draw was made in Bahia, Brazil, with the Americans lumped into Group G and a situation that immediately installed them as long shots to reach the last 16.

To add to his discomfort, Klinsmann's side also have to battle a grueling travel schedule, including a visit to the Amazonian jungle city of Manaus with its extreme humidity and hostile weather environment.

"It is one of the most difficult groups of the whole draw," Klinsmann said. "It couldn't get any more difficult or any bigger but that is what the World Cup is all about.

"We are looking forward to the challenge and we don't see ourselves as any kind of outsiders. If you want to get into the top 10 or 12 teams in the world you have to beat these guys.

"We discussed before the draw that there could be some difficult schedules and we hit the worst of the worst. Every coach said, 'Anything but Manaus' and we got Manaus."

Germany is one of the strongest teams in the tournament and reached the semifinal in 2010, while Portugal will be led by Cristiano Ronaldo, currently the world's best and most dominant player.

Supposedly the weakest opponent, Ghana, eliminated the U.S. at the round of 16 stage four years ago. The Ghanaians also ended the Americans' 2006 World Cup with a victory in the teams' final group game.

"After two losses, it's about time to beat them, I guess," Klinsmann said.

The Ghana matchup will be the first for the U.S. and is scheduled for Natal on November 16. Portugal follows in Manaus six days later before group action ends against Germany in Recife on June 26.

"I kind of had a feeling in my stomach that we were going to get Germany," said Klinsmann, who starred for the West Germany national team as it won the 1990 World Cup and later led the German side to the 2006 semifinals on home soil.

The "other" Group of Death is Group B where 2010 finalists Spain and the Netherlands square off in the opening match. Host nation Brazil kicks off the tournament against Croatia in Sao Paulo on June 12.

Real Photos Of Mandela

Madiba Mandela PHOTOS with His Family.

Former South Africa leader Nelson Mandela

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has died at age 95 of complications from a recurring lung infection.
The anti-apartheid leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate was a beloved figure around the world, a symbol of reconciliation from a country with a brutal history of racism.
Mandela was released from prison in 1990 after nearly 30 years for plotting to overthrow South Africa's apartheid government. In 1994, in a historic election, he became the nation's first black leader. Mandela stepped down in 1999 after a single term and retired from political and public life

When Shata Wale BANDANA GETS GREEDY

The release of Dancehall king and enter the net recently the hottest songs in Ghana right now have made Shata Wale Bandana one of the most sort out Ghanaian artists. Almost every show has his name on it and as has been the tradition among Ghanaian musicians, they do as many shows as possible to save money for the coming years when their fame will no longer be the center of attention in the industry. However it’s preposterous to hear artist charge as much as ₵300,000,000 for a show. And what’s even worse is when the artist demands for payment for a show even when the show did not take place. It is alleged that SHATA WALE BANDANA is headed to court to demand for ₵150,000,000 an event that did not take place in November.
Shata Wale Bandana is demanding ₵150,000,000 from the event organizer for a show that did not even take place. According to our source, Shata Wale and the Mamprobi Police, have earlier arrested the event organizer and demanded ₵300,000,000 before his release. The amount was later reduced to ₵150,000,000. The student event organizer who was released on court bail according to our sources, pleaded with SHATA WALE so that the show continues, that way they can raise the money to pay him. Shata Wale refused and asked to be paid that amount else he will take the matter to court.
A source close to the event organizer told Flex newspaper that, they were still in talks with Shata Wale’s management when the arrest was instigated. According to our source, the organizing team decided to go ahead with publicity of the show with the hope that they will raise enough money to pay Shata Wale. Two days before the event the police officer whose name was given as Bruce Nana-Atta impersonated a fan in need of 50 tickets for the show. When the organizer showed up with the tickets he was arrested and released on court bail the following day. The show has since been canceled, but Shata Wale insists he wants his money.
This shows how greedy an artist can be and be in gathering his worth in desperate times. Shata Wale is known for his impudence and rogue lifestyle which is attractive to the youth, but greed is a vice that is yet to be added to his long list of transgressions. Some sources also alleged that these actions are not necessarily the will of Shata wale but people around him who wish to take advantage of his fame to accrue money. Whether Shata wale is right or wrong in his recent action we leave the judgment to the public. All efforts to contact Shata’s management for a response has been fruitless.

Elikem Denies Bonking Odartey Lamptey’s Wife!+Photos

Promising Fashion Designer/Actor and one of two Ghana’s representative at this year’s Big Brother Africa reality television show, Elikem Kumordzi, has denied ever bonking former Black Stars player Odartey Lamptey’s wife, Gloria.

Elikem has reacted to some revelations made Thursday, November 28, on rumour segment “Akika kika” on Okay FM’s drive time program “Ekwanso dwodwo” hosted by Abeiku Santana. The program alleged that Elikem had been having a secret affair with the footballer’s wife even before he went into the Big Brother house in May this year.

They further alleged that Elikem may possibly be the father to at least one of the three children who have become “fatherless” for now, after Odartey Lamptey disclosed on radio that a DNA test he subjected himself to reveals he is apparently not the father of all his three kids.

He flatly rejected the claims, suggesting the equation doesn’t add up, and even went ahead to throw a jab at those spreading the rumors calling them “fools”.

Elikem who is currently in Namibia, broke his silence barely twenty fours after Lamptey went public over his wife’s infidelity of some 20 years. He sent his reaction via social media on twitter this morning punching holes into the allegations; he adds that he must be some “gangster” of gigantic proportions to achieve that.

“So fools. Do the math. Even if I was with sam1 for 5 years how am I the father of a 10yr old. Kwasia. means I was 15. Den am gangster. Lmao.”

In a Friday morning rant, he went on further to suggest he’s never heard of the name Odartey lamptey, saying he was for the first time going to google him today.

To Abeiku Santana he said “Ok. It’s comn to me nw. thats d guy who said things against his wife just 2 divorce her. Then went on to marry anoda rite away? Leme google him”.

“Father of someone’s children?? That ABEIKU SANTANA is doing his job. Its how he feeds his family,” he added.

Kumordzi’s denial comes after several fingers were pointed at him, and some other persons including a former teammate of Mr. Lamptey, as fathers of the children.

The former Anderlecht player says he’s had reason to question the paternity of their three children.

“…I thought they were my children but upon a DNA test, I got know they are not biological children. “The issue is in court so I’m pleading – because it is a legal issue I don’t want to go through so many things, but I am 100% sure that the children are not mine after 20-years”. Odartey Lamptey disclosed yesterday on Neat 100.9’s “Me Man Nti,” hosted by Adakabre Frimpong Manso. “We had five children but two passed away so it is left with only 3,” he added.

Lamptey’s wife, Gloria, has since filed for divorce.

On the other hand, Elikem is in a seemingly serious relationship with Zimbabwean housemate, Pokello, who has been very supportive in Elikem’s fashion career after they came out of the BBA house. Pokello who modeled for her loverboy Elikem at the just-ended Glitz Africa Fashion Week in Accra has not commented on the issue yet, but it is quite clear this may affect their growing relationship.

Keep reading for more information as the story unfolds.

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Shatta Wale Goes ‘Mad’!..He Threatens To Sue Graphic Showbiz If….

Reigning Dancehall King “Inna de whole Ghana'', Shatta Wale and his Shatta Movement crew, are very furious after reports that African Dancehall King Samini outshined him on stage at the just ended “Guinness Big Eruption Concert” which took place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, November 23 2013.

Speaking in an exclusive interview on Neat 100.9 FM’s sensational talk show “Me Man Enti”, hosted by Adabre Frimpong Manso, the “Enter the net” hit maker vented his anger on the leading entertainment newspaper in Ghana “Graphic Showbiz” warning them not to publish anything about him again, and even went ahead to threaten court action, if the well-respected paper decides to go against his warning.
“Like what Graphic Showbiz has written, I can say in my life that I don’t want any publication from Graphic Showbiz again in my life, because when I find it I can sue them. I don’t need them to hype me; I don’t need them to say anything about me. They are nobody”, he stated with so much anger.
Shatta Wale, formerly known as Bandana’s reaction came after two different reports on the event (One from Graphic Showbiz and one from Daily Graphic) were published on Monday November 25, stating categorically that “Rising music sensation, Shatta Wale, left many of his fans livid after he failed to live up to the challenge of the durable Samini at the Guinness Eruption Concert Saturday night, at the Accra Sports Stadium” (Quoted from a Daily Graphic report by Issac Yeboah).
Another report was published on the front page of Monday’s edition of Graphic Showbiz by Francis Doku, with the headline “Samini Floors Shatta Wale”.

Shatta Wale was also not happy about the fact that he is always being compared to Samini, siting that as one of the reasons why he can’t stop using certain unprintable words on his competitor.
He blamed the media for creating that unnecessary competition between him and Samini. “I will only do that when people stop comparing me and Samini in this industry because what I am doing is different from what he is doing. So that is why people have to talk to him and his people and others is in the media, that they should stop comparing me to him”, he stated when a panel member on the show, told him to try and stop using swear words.
He emphasized that for as long as he is being compared to Samini, he would always come hard to make his fans happy. “When they rate me and him like that, I will always make sure that his fans feel bad because my fans also feel bad when they hear him or his fans also saying things about me which I can’t stand, and not defend my fans”.
Asked if he thinks he was able to use the big platform to enhance his music career, Shatta said “Well I used it the best way I could use it”, adding that an official of Guinness, sponsors of the show, spoke to his management and that of Samini not perform any of their “Diss” songs on stage, so he tried as much as he can to put up a “clean show”.
The man of the moment said he only made certain statements on stage because he needed to clear some things that had been said about him. “It was just that those comparison and other things that people were saying about me, I had to clear it on stage”.
Reacting to reports that his family is not too happy about some of his utterances and his attitude in general, Shatta Wale said “Do you know my father came to the show with me? My father actually gave me security and convoy. My father gave me his brand new Jaguar to come to the Guinness show”.
Shatta also disclosed that his father applauded him after his performance and gave him an amount of $3,000 to go for shopping for a good job done. He denied allegations that he was sacked from home because he is a troublesome boy, and stating that his family is aware that he is a straight forward person and they are happy about it.
Before last Saturday’s concert, most people thought the unrest between Shatta Wale and Samini was going to be over and done with but from what is going on now, it appears the game is just begging as Peacefmonline.com is reliably informed that a major Accra based Radio Station is planning another Samini and Shatta Wale showdown event, this Christmas.
Source: Eugene Osafo-Nkansah/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana

Samini is old enough and must behave as such - Shatta Wale

Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale formerly known as Bandana has described High Grade Family artist Samini as a grown up and must behave as such.

Breaking the silence on the unending feud that seems to get most entertainment pundits worried on E Talk, an entertainment TV Show hosted by Amanda Jissih, Shatta Wale disclosed he has always respected Samini and even gave a hearty apology live on stage during the BASS Awards just to make peace with the said artist only to be hit with another diss song.

Asked why he would not turn a deaf ear to some of the issues and diss songs targeted at him and would reply such comments with songs within a short while, he answered saying; I reply such songs with the same swiftness as a lion would when its tail is stepped upon. I am a straight forward person and I speak my mind just as others do.

Speaking of possible ways of solving the feud, Shatta Wale disclosed he finds it disturbing for the industry and only wished Samini would behave maturely, in such ways the feud would be solved.

“When you have a musician who doesn’t want you to eat and will tell event organizers not to put you on the same show, that is bad. If you don’t want me to eat, then I will make sure you also don’t eat!!”

Meanwhile, attempts are being made by the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) to resolve the feud between the two biggest dancehall artists in Ghana at the moment.

Nana Ama Shaves Sakora

Not too many actresses would completely shave their hair for a movie role but Nana Ama McBrown has just done that. She has shaved all her hair in a movie called Atemmuo (Judgement) which will be released at the end of December.
In the movie, Nana Ama shaved her hair for a trial by ordeal where she needed to prove her innocence in the death of her husband.
“I wanted to make the movie look real so I shaved all my hair. It was my first time of going completely bald in a movie,” she said.
“Although it is not out yet, I can boldly say that Atemmuo is one of the best movies I have ever shot in my acting career. I entreat everyone to grab a copy when it comes out” Nana Ama told Showbiz in an interview.

She wouldn’t, however, disclose how much she was paid to shave it all off for the role though she hinted the amount was attractive. “Yes, the money was very good but I did not shave for the money. I shaved my hair because I wanted the film to be as real as possible. I wouldn’t mind going bald again if the storyline and the money involved are good,” she added.
Asked how she felt now that the filming of Atemmuo was over and her hair was yet to grow back, the actress said she had actually killed two birds with one stone.
“My hair has started growing and I have even done another movie called School Girl with it. I feel good wearing my hair this way. I have decided not to wear a wig. I just want it to grow naturally and I am cool with that.”
Talking about the movie, Nana Ama said her poor mason husband couldn’t do without staking lotto. She constantly advised him to stop staking lotto but the very day he decided to heed her advice, he won a huge sum. They therefore left the village for the big city to start life afresh.
Out of hatred, her sister-in-law, Bruwaa played by Amanda Jissih, plans to kill her but instead kills her own brother. Nana Ama is accussed of killing her husband and has to shave her hair as she goes through trial by ordeal to prove her innocence. Atemmuo also features Lil Win and Akrobeto

Ghana's Roselyn Ashkar stands out in Africa’s Next Top Model contest

Ghana's representative in the Africa's Next Top Model (ANTM) contest, Roselyn Ashkar is steadily winning the hearts of many with her perfect physique and her striking good looks.

Roselyn has been highly tipped to beat eleven other contestants selected from various countries across the African Continent in the contest being filmed in South Africa.

Roselyn and the other contestants were thrown in at the deep end with their first assignment - a video shoot for the opening sequence for Africa’s next Top Model.

The girls did not even have a chance to settle down, their first challenge was a transformation by the international style Guru Carl Isaacs which left some of the models unimpressed with their new look.

Judge and photographer, Remi Adetiba, directed the ladies for the shoot, whilst Aamito from Uganda and Michaela from Angola seemed to excel under Remi’s direction other girls found it harder to get into the groove.

At the end of the show four girls had to stand before Oluchi for elimination, two were sent home in the end Steffi from Kenya and Marwa from Tunisia.

Next week the girls will get a taste of the JetSet model life, things get exciting as they fly to Johannesburg to cover their first fashion show.

Kumasi to host Edem, M.I, Reggie, Pat Thomas, others on Nov. 9

On 9th November 2013, Oseikrom, Kumasi will be on fire as Glo presents the hottest, loudest and biggest Music jam to hit Kumasi, the Glo Slide n Bounce tour.

The event will be held live at the Jubilee Park from 7pm.

Rocking the microphone from Nigeria will be M.I. , Wande Coal. Hiplife sensation Edem and Asem will also be holding it down.

High-life legend Pat Thomas and the energetic Sherifa Gunu shall also mount the stage to thrill Oseikrom.

Okey Bakassi the comedy king and Grandpapa himself Reggie Rockstone will hold the party down as MCs and DJ Black will be there to spice it up behind the turn-tables.

For your invite to the show, recharge GHS 5 or more on your Glo line and SMS “KUMASI” to 5301. SMS is free. Go get a Glo SIM now and be part of the biggest show to rock Kumasi.

The Kumasi event precedes upcoming shows in Accra (16th November) and Takoradi (23rd November).

Get ready to party like never before.

Jim Iyke will suffer… - Nadia Buari’s mother

For leading Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari on and making her believe he would settle down with her, and finally breaking her heart, Nigerian actor, Jim Iyke will suffer untold hardship, according to the mother of the heart-broken Nadia, Hajia Buari.

The love birds were so close and appeared so much in love and everyone thought that it was just a matter of time before they tie the knot, until Jim posted on his Twitter handle that he was not going to marry the Ghanaian beauty, while Nadia herself responded by deleting Jim’s pictures from her Instagram account.

After the celebrated break-up, Hajia Buari, according to a Ghanaian entertainment site, had this to say: “They were great together. They were like a couple and we thought they were heading for the altar. She was very connected to him.”

“She has talked to me about getting married and having children. She plans on settling down but not right now. She has to focus on her career. That Nigerian boy will suffer for daring to break my baby’s heart,” another source in Ghana quoted the angry Hajia Buari as saying

PHOTO: Nana Aba Anamoah Spotted In Bikin

 

You’ve surely not seen Nana Aba Anamoah in a Bikini before. Have you?

Okay, so courtesy her friend Yvonne Okoro, who shared this hot photo of her in a Bikini, online, you get to see those curves.
The picture must have been taken on the French Island of Bora Bora, per the description that came with Okoro’s post on Facebook.

Which of the Nadia Buaris want me dead? – Van Vicker

Scary reports started spreading yesterday morning that reigning Actor of the Year Van Vicker was involved in a life threatening accident on his way to church on Sunday.

“Ghollywood/Nollywood actor Van Vicker had a very terrible accident this morning on his way to church. He’s suffering from internal bleeding gushing out through the mouth, the doctors said he may lose his life but we do not agree. Let us pray; O Lord we join hands today and decree that you save his life today, we believe that you can heal him in the mighty name of Jesus. Please type ‘Amen’ if you wish him quick recovery”, was the report put out on a Facebook page belonging to the name ‘Nadia Buari’.

The page, that has over 6400 followers, has the photos of Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari and says it is the “The ONLY official Facebook page of award winning African movie star, Nadia Buari.”

Fans of Van Vicker who saw the post started praying for him and wishing him a speedy recovery throughout the day while the report continued to spread fast on social media.

Some of them even called NEWS-ONE to verify the report, prompting the paper to place a phone call to Van Vicker’s phone to find out his condition. “These people have speculated my death more than 10 times. I do not know what they want but it could be they just want me dead. They can’t kill me. I am not even in the country so how can anyone say I had an accident on my way to church this morning. Chief, just relax and take it easy. I am fine and very healthy. There is nothing happening to me,” Van Vicker told NEWS-ONE.

The actor later took to his Facebook page to further address the issue by writing: “There is a post on an imposter’s page that I had an accident this morning on my way to church and I might die from bleeding. It is a rumour and a stunt to drive traffic to that page. I am well and in great health. Jehovah dey by my side. Stay Easy.”

Though the said page is strongly suspected to be a fake ‘Nadia Buari’, it has the exact details of the famous actress.

The Ghanaian actress has, however, not made any public comment on the incident.

Source: ghanaweb.com

Jackie Appiah finally decides to slim down

One of Ghana’s hottest demands when acting comes to mind, Jackie Appiah is said to be ‘angry’ with her current shape.

To that effect, according to sources, she has started a rigorous gym routine for over a month now.

Her mission is simple and that is to burn the excess fat which seems to take a larger toll of her recent shape.

Today she shared photos of her workout session on Instagram where she wrote: ‘Will it be easy? NOPE. Worth it? ABSOLUTELY.’

I am going to marry Nadia because my family loves her - Jim Iyke

If you are one of those who still habour doubts over Nigerian actor, Jim Iyke's true intentions for Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari, then it is time to hold your peace, as the now born again Jim has come out to say that he intends to marry Nadia because his family members love and adore her.

Jim’s stand has now become necessary as many fans of Nadia, especially in her home country, do not believe that he will marry her in the end, as some see him as a serial heart breaker who has used and dumped many ladies.

But the one-time bad boy of Nollywood movies has responded, saying that he has finally come to the point where he knows he must settle down, as he loves Nadia with all his heart.

Jim has this to say; “Yes we have discussed marriage. But we are taking it one step at a time. I am actually at a point where starting a family is becoming an attractive proposition. Nadia and I have been to Nigeria and my family members love and adore her.”

Do you still doubt Jim?

Keitta cheated with Tinny’s Ex-girlfriend - Eazzy

She’s been in the news for all the right reasons this year; from her impeccable hosting at the Ghana Music Awards, her recent banger and of course her just ended UK trip.

Sometimes being famous, talented, gorgeous and faithful is not enough to keep some men. While most men will do anything to be with a lady like Eazzy; Keitta’s reason to cheat on her can never be understood on any level. People thought it was a publicity stunt until she tweeted that she is “young, single and fab.”

The SCREAM hitmaker took to twitter to confirm the rumours of her break up with Keitta after 3years of being together; this actually got the media’s attention when they entered into last year’s BBA house as a couple!

After being spotted in clubs and raising eyebrows. It is from a great source close to Arisa that has confirmed the spewing romance between her and Keitta.

But looking at a broader picture, what could possibly make Keitta cheat on a girl as Eazzy with a 19year old first year University student. The said girl; Arisa happens to be Tinny’s Ex.

Efforts are being made to get Keitta’s side of the story, but as it stands now, Eazzy is currently promoting SCREAM remix with Skale and Bad2dabone featuring Edem.

Eazzy & Keitta finally breakup

It’s over between Keitta and Eazzy our sources can confirm.

The once lovely celebrity couple Keitta Osei Masai, the younger brother of Reggie Rockstone, and musician Mildred Ashong, also known as Eazzy, have gone their separate ways.

The two are no longer seeing each other, bringing their relationship of some few years, to an end.

A development that has dazed most people around them, she took to Twitter yesterday October 30 to announce the spilt, tweet-confirming fears by some friends who saw it coming.

“Hi guys fnx fr yrr concern. yep. Keitta n i are not a couple anymore. details r private. no more questions. Wink,” she tweeted, attracting some responses from a cross section of curious minds.

However, just few minutes into her announcement, she went back to delete the tweet, an act which sought to make nonsense of her earlier stance.

Enewsgh.com sources around the two say the once bubbly affair, is not working out as they have had to deal with issues in the last few months.

“It just didn’t work out,” a friend of hers told us. “Both had issues, which they thought they would have sorted out; but it just didn’t work out.”

An official response from Keitta is yet to come through, albeit her statement was quite emphatic, and settles the dust over whether or not they’ve called it quits.

A development that falls into how most celebrity relationships end, it was headed nowhere (from day one), some predicated.

Their relationship gained a lot of currency when they both auditioned to compete for last year’s Big Brother Africa reality show.

Aki & Pawpaw, Liwin stopped from shooting movie in Kumasi

Popular Nigerian actors Aki and Pawpaw whose fame got to its ultimate in the mid 2000's when Nigerian movies became the toast of many across Ghana and for their intelligence in outwitting others in their movies have been abruptly stopped from shooting a movie in Kumasi with other actors including Kwadjo ‘Liwin’ Nkansah.

The directive which came from the Film Producers’ Association of Ghana (FIPAG) was due to the fact that the director of the movie had breached some of the association’s regulations.

Mr. Michael Ola, PRO for the association who disclosed this in an exclusive interview with NYDJlive explained the association had no qualms with the duo but believed the right procedure had to be followed especially when the new executives of the association had laid out new strategies to make the industry a better one.

The duo have therefore been asked to officially obtain documents from the Film Industry in Nigeria, working permit as well as make payments for the continuation of the shoot.

As at the time of publication, the duo and the production house in charge of the movie, Peace and Love Productions had commenced with procedure to make things easy for the continuation of the movie.

Criss Waddle almost swindled by D-Black impostor

Ghanaian hiplife musician Criss Waddle known widely for his hit single Ayi and his affiliation to record label R2Bees was nearly swindled by an imposter who claimed to be CEO of Black Avenue Music, D Black yesterday according to an account narrated by the artist.

Although he was neither swindled nor duped of any amount, Criss Waddle who seemed surprised at his experience took to social networking site Twitter and made this known.

Criss Waddle whose intent was to book a studio session with D Black shared the story saying; I can’t believe I spoke to an imposter today claiming to be @DBLACKGH and we arranged for studio session herr Ghana…

He went ahead to say; Impersonation is a Crime though lol… It is however unknown if he indeed dialed a wrong number or was misinformed on who he was talking to.

This experience triggered loads of jokes amongst industry colleagues including D Black himself who passed one on it saying; Sigh.. Ghanaians come on now pls.. U gonna meet him dressed up in a D-Black costume or wetin? Lmao!

Actress Nuella Njubigbo Moves Into Tchidi’s Home

Nollywood actress Nuella Njubigbo has reportedly packed her belongings to join popular Nigerian movie director and actor, Tchidi Chikere in his home.
This happened not too long after reports came out that her secret love affair with the director had ended his nine-year-old marriage to his wife with whom he has three children.
According to Nigeriafilms.com, Nuella had moved out of her Okota family home and now resides in the new home at Graceland Estate, Ajah, with the man who is also a producer.
The actress had once denied ever having any amorous relationship with the director.
But the website’s sources still insist they are having an affair.

Dr. Conrad Murray A Free Man Again

Dr. Conrad Murray is a FREE MAN … after
serving a 2-year jail sentence for killing
Michael Jackson … and Murray didn’t spend an
extra minute in jail. According to the L.A.
County Sheriff’s Dept. … Murray was released
at 12:01 AM Monday — however, he did not
make a triumphant walk out of jail …
choosing, instead, to sneak out away from
photogs who had gathered. By remaining
unseen … Murray obviously knows he raises
the price tag of that coveted first interview
with him. A group of hecklers was clearly
irritated they were not permitted to voice
their disdain face-to-face — and took it out on
Murray’s lawyer, Valerie Wass. As for why the
L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. made the
accommodation to keep Murray’s release
secret … all they would say is “safety” and
“security.”The good doc has been locked up
since November ’11 after being convicted of
manslaughter. He was sentenced to 4 years in
prison … but 2 is normal for a 4-year
sentence.As we previously reported … Murray
plans to try and get his medical license back in
Nevada and block revocation in California –
our sources say he doesn’t stand a chance.
He’s also looking to hire a publicist once he’s
out — to help change his image.Freedom will
clearly also have its challenges

Quincy Jones SUES MICHAEL JACKSON PRODUCTIONS You’re Ripping Me Off Royally

Quincy Jones says he’s been double-crossed by
Sony and Michael Jackson Productions (aka
MJJ) … claiming the 2 companies intentionally
aced him out of his cut of Michael’s
music.Jones has sued MJJ Productions and
Sony … claiming he owns a big chunk of “Off
the Wall,” “Thriller” and “Bad” because he
produced all of them. Jones claims Sony and
MJJ concocted a scheme to edit and remix the
original songs and put them into new ventures
such as the “This Is It” movie, the Cirque du
Soleil stage show and the 25th Anniversary of
the “Bad” album and then deny him
royalties.The allegations are even worse. Jones
says MJJ and Sony created a shell game and
diverted millions of bucks away from what is
rightfully his.Howard Weitzman, lawyer for the
Michael Jackson Estate, tells TMZ, “The Estate
of Michael Jackson was saddened to learn that
Quincy Jones has filed a lawsuit seeking money
from Michael’s Estate. To the best of our
knowledge, Mr. Jones has been appropriately
compensated over approximately 35 years for
his work with Michael.”Jones wants $10 mil
minimum.

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