The Grandpapa of Hiplife Reginald Osei popularly
known as Reggie Rockstone says he does not mind
people offering them constructive criticisms for
their work but, they will not accept criticisms just
for the sake of criticizing.
He said this in an interview with Melvina
Frimpong Manso host of Showbiz 971 on Suncity
Radio 97.1 over the weekend, when he was asked
what the VVIP makes of sound engineer Roro’s
assertion that, the tones for the song were
misrepresented and carelessly used which makes
the final work noisy.
Rockstone said if Roro had shared his thoughts on
the song with them, it would have been okay
rather than jumping to the media. “I brought this
game to Ghana and named it Hiplife, and that
has given guys like Roro a job, so I know what I’m
doing” The CEO of the Django Bar asked, “when
was the last time you heard about him?
He has produced about 4 singles for Promzy a
former member of V.I.P ever since he left the
group, where are the songs? Have you heard the
songs? He alleged that he suspects foul play.
“Ever since “Selfie” was released about 15 days
goes, it is trending worldwide on Twitter he
added.”
Reggie Rockstone the latest addition to VVIP said
the song will be remixed soon with some of the
greatest music acts the world has ever produced
the likes of WYCLEF JEAN, BEENIEMAN, FUSE ODG,
and some Nigerian acts.
Being a very proud Grandpapa, Reggie was quick
to say how happy he was for Efya, Sarkodie and
Fuse ODG to be nominated for the World Music
Awards and the fact that, Efya is billed to perform
on the big stage and sees it as a great
endorsement for the music scene in Ghana.
Source: Suncity Radio
Wednesday 30 April 2014
Reggie Rockstone says he is happy and proud for Efya, Sarkodie & Fuse ODG
Tuesday 29 April 2014
Yvonne Nelson sizzles on Y!Africa Magazine cover
Last week, it unveiled its first cover with Africa’s
youngest billionaire, Ashish J. Thakkar sharing his
inspiring story of surviving his environment and
building a global business.
The 32-year-old from Uganda is founder of the
Mara Group and the Mara Foundation.
This week, it has issued the second cover – actor,
producer and serial entrepreneur; Yvonne Nelson.
The Ghanaian superstar talks about her work, her
businesses, her vision for the creative industry,
and where she sees Africa’s future.
“Y! Africa is focused governance, enterprise and
technology, but it also has an eye firm eye on the
culture,” says its associate editor, Tunde Kara.
“The culture weaves the underlying thread that
advances the aspirations of any people, and those
like Nelson who are its glittering stars, make it
possible.”
Y! is available in stores and from vendors across
Nigeria, and is also distributed in Ghana, Rwanda
and South Africa
Sunday 27 April 2014
Trigmatic, Killbeatz, Joyce Blessing, Others Win at VGMA Industry Nite
Before the main event of VGMAs is held
annually, the industry awards is held a week
before and this year’s edition happened on April
26 at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, Ghana.
The show which was attended by industry
players saw performances from M.anifest, O.J,
Akwaboah and others. Below is the full list of
winners on the night.
Gospel Album of the Year – Nyame Eguama –
Joyce Blessing
Record of the year – Wo Sika Enti – Trigmatic
Songwriter of the year – Baba by Bisa KDei
Producer of the year – Killbeatz Addison
Sound Engineer of the year – Kaywa
Instrumentalist of the year – Victor Dey
Traditional Artiste of the year – Densi
Music for Development – Kwabena Kwabena’s
Save a heart. For winning that award, the Adult
Music singer gets GHC 3,000.00 from the World
Bank Ghana
Unsung artiste to rock the VGMA – MzVee
from Lynx Entertainment won the competition
and would therefore have the chance to perform
at the main awards event on May 3.
MUSIGA Merit Award – Korkor Amarteifio
Lifetime Achievement Award – Ebo Taylor
Friday 25 April 2014
I have never thought of quitting school - Maame Serwaa
Despite the good money the child actor is making
in movies, Clara Amoateng Benson, aka Maame
Serwaa, says she will never allow acting to
interfere with her schooling.
“I have heard people say I will not have time for
school because I am making money. Money is
good but it cannot be as good as my education.
Even though I can earn up to Ghc 2,500 a movie,
I have never thought of quitting school", the 15
year-old said.
“I have told movie producers who ask for my
services that when I am in school, I won’t have
time for them and they respect my decision”
Maame Serwaa told Showbiz in an interview last
Monday.
Explaining why she would choose school over
acting, Maame Serwaa said acting is seasonal and
that producers can decide not to use you
anymore but if she takes her schooling seriously,
she will be in a good position to land a job any
time.
Responding to a question whether she could
speak English as well as she speaks Twi in her
movies, Maame Serwaa said she was fluent in
English and that she was one of the brilliant girls
in her class.
“I wish I could try one of the English language
movies to prove to everyone how good I am.
So far, she has featured in ‘Me Ba’, ‘School Girl’,
‘Sekiha’, ‘Tumi’, ‘Ntaafo) Tumi’ and ‘Otan Ne
Bayie’.
Maame Serwaa told Showbiz that she is often
saddened when she hears people say that
because of the roles she plays, she involves
herself in “mpaninsem” and therefore she is
disrespectful.
According to her, she hears such comments often
and though she has been able to convince some
people she is not disrespectful, many are those
who believe she is.
“I don’t know why anyone should say I am
disrespectful. Ever since I started acting at age 6,
never have I insulted or spoken to anyone
rudely”.
Asked what she intended to do with the money
she earned, Maame Serwaa said her mother and
her manager would invest for her.
Source: Graphic Showbiz
Monday 14 April 2014
'We pray to the risen Jesus' - Bono reveals
But while U2's Bono can command the attention of world leaders, the Nobel Peace Prize winner has revealed he gets his inner strength from Jesus.
The singer-humanitarian, who has been seen attending Presbyterian services, says he and his family pray to 'the risen Jesus' on an outsized family bed.
Opening up about his religious views, the singer, 53, revealed that he and wife Ali Hewson, and four children Eve, Jordan, Elijah and John Hewson, hold impromptu prayer sessions in honour of sick members of the family and those generally struggling in life.
In an interview with Ireland's RTE One, the rock star said: 'I pray to get to know the will of God, because then the prayers have more chance of coming true, I mean, that’s the thing about prayer,' Bono told interviewer Gay Byrne.
He added: 'We don't do it in a very lofty way in our family. It’s just a bunch of us on the bed, usually, we’ve a very big bed in our house. We pray with all our kids, we read the Scriptures, we pray.'
When asked who he prays to and for what, Bono replied: 'The risen Jesus.'
He said: '[Jesus] went around saying he was the Messiah. That’s why he was crucified. He was crucified because he said he was the Son of God.
'So, he either, in my view, was the Son of God or he was nuts... And I find it hard to accept that whole millions and millions of lives, half the Earth, for 2,000 years have been touched, have felt their lives touched and inspired by some nutter. I just, I don’t believe it.'
In 2002 he co-founded DATA, an AIDS and poverty awareness organization that would go on to create ONE: The Campaign to Make Poverty History.
I’d rather be miserable than be in a relationship — Yvonne Okoro
She has nothing on her to cut that image and it doesn’t appear her career is in danger either. If the beautifully endowed sexy actress should come under any observation, I guess the lots would be in her favour as she seems to be doing better than ever, career wise.
But her post on the Instagram last week placed a huge question mark on the state of mind of the actress. The declaration “ I would rather be lonely and miserable than be in a relationship” wouldn’t pass for any woman who is fulfilled as a woman, even though the career is on the up and up.
It wasn’t until further checks were run on what could have brought about that rather gloomy assertion that the whole scenario began to make sense. It turned out Yvonne’s post was an extract from a previous interview the talented actress granted on relationships.
“If you give me all the attention and make me laugh I think that’s it. I am not in a relationship, not because I don’t want to. Let me correct that, because you go somewhere and people say `oh, I am happy with just my job’ but the truth is nobody is happy being single. Again you hear `I don’t want to get married now’ I think it’s a lie
.
“In my opinion, it’s because your master hasn’t come yet. My mother always says that once your master comes you don’t need anyone to tell you to go, you’ll go. I haven’t had my master yet but the truth of the matter is, because of what I do, I meet people.
“However, it’s so difficult for me to meet single people, it’s so difficult as well to trust people and that is the problem. At a point, you realize that they treated you like a trophy and showed you off because you are on television. The ideal relationship for me would be to hang out with my boyfriend and his friends, who won’t even care that I am an actress.
“At this age, I don’t see the point of dating someone and knowing deep down that it’s not going to go far. I would rather be lonely and miserable than be in a relationship and be happy for a short while; then walk away because I realized this is not the kind of man I want to be with.
I’d rather stay put until my master comes. But what if my master comes at a time I am with somebody, then what, I have to bounce him”.
Going by her post last Wednesday, it does appear, the actress hasn’t found her master yet and this must have bothered her enough to reach out and tell the world she is still single, willing and very much available.
Saturday 12 April 2014
INTERVIEWS: Guru opens up on his rise after “Kasiebo”
He also reacts to accusations of him hijacking songs.
You’ve been nominated in seven categories at this year’s GMAs. It’s coming after a long push. Looking back, how easy was the journey?
It never came cheap; right from day one when I stepped into the real game people attacked my brand and approach to music. And it was Obrafuor who believed and introduced me to this industry officially with the “Kasiebo” song, and I was glad I did that song because that was the whole idea of the Guru brand, I wanted to be outspoken and be far away from the trends and norm, and that song captured all of that and I have never looked.
Talking about “Kasiebo”; how did that song happen?
I was called to meet Obrafuor after I met Jam Master Jay. Obrafuor was recording his Asem Beba Dabi album and he was looking to project many underground musicians of that time with that album.
So
many artists had laid their verses on several songs that were all
building towards the release and the decision on which song to be
released first was not yet realized. I was made to understand the album
was done and “Kasiebo” wasn’t supposed to be part of the album, it was
to help me get into the game.Obrafuor and JMJ gave me the beat and said I should try and put my best flow on it and bring it back, on my way home, I was riding the trotro from Dansoman where JMJ has his studio to Darkuman when I heard Agya Brefa on Peace FM doing the introduction to read the news at 6pm on radio and the idea hit me right there in the lorry and that’s the line I toed.
I wrote my verses with a conversation in mind and when I met Obrafuor and he heard the whole concept he just jumped on the song and it sounded amazing, I didn’t know how he was able to get himself into the song that flawless but it was things like that that proved to many of us his talent was on a whole new level.
They didn’t tell me what to do when I got the beat, so I was briefing him (Obrafuor) about what was happening in the game while he was gone and asking him about his opinions about certain issues and he responded without even asking questions about them as to why I chose to talk about those particular issues, he told me to let my imagination run wild and true to his words when I returned the record, he didn’t question it, he played along and many still never believe Obrafuor allowed me to control the song creatively.
So I followed up with the “Democracy” record to let people know, what happened on “Kasiebo” was all me. And we won collaboration of the year for “Kasiebo” with no official single out for me.
What goes into deciding which next song you are going to work on?
I make songs having the target I want to hit in mind, “Nkwadaa Nkwadaa” was for the kids, Mmakuo for the adults, “Lapaz Toyota” for the lovers, “Boys Abre” for all those going through whatever hardship. I only want to share my ideas, opinions and view of whatever it is about this life that influences a large group, how you decide to relate to the songs is your own to decide.
I put just a little of my experiences in my song and even most of it, I won’t talk about the glorious aspect, I will share the downside because already you are famous and people expect things to be a bit easier for you, telling them in every song life is good for you is not fair, let them know you are human and go through hard times too.
Your current album ‘Boys Abre’ is responsible for all seven nominations. Why Boys Abre?
I chose Boys Abre because in reality things were hard and there was a lot of tension in the country because of the court case and as time went on you could sense the fear and fatigue on every Ghanaian you met.
We had run out of energy and couldn’t dance and sing faster like we were already doing. And we put Lil Win on the record and Ghanaians got it and were cheered back to happiness.
Lapaz Toyota, Nkwadaa Nkwadaa, now Boys Abre and you don’t have a single Ghanaian award; do you feel underrated?
I don’t feel that way, I just feel they are challenging me to do more, and many at times I just think I don’t concentrate on what the industry’s reaction is when I am creating my music, all I think about is the audience and the audience only. Yes, at some point you need the industry to endorse you for you to do certain things but the biggest award is releasing a song and getting massive positive response. Who knows may be my best is not enough for them.
Any time you release a song and it hits, some persons later lay claim to it being theirs. How do you handle that?
In every field you should expect propaganda; people find it difficult to accept change or your impact. So people find ways to attack the brand and artist. Competition is using ways and means to get your brand down and those coming up also want to climb on the back of your brand to gain some attention, I didn’t use those tactics and I just think people should work hard on their talent instead of trying to cut corners. I work hard for my hit songs and expect everyone to do that.
I’m addicted to making hits, the struggle to make a single hit song is huge and we try and put in work and replicate the same procedures as we find new ways and avenues to make those viral songs. “Lapaz Toyota” contributed a lot to the Azonto era and when the trend was moving to the Akayida where the kicks were slow, “Boys Abre” stood out because we captured it better in terms of audio and visually with Lil Win.
What’s next for you?
Now I just look towards the music bodies that matter to endorse the brand so we can take the brand out there with confidence knowing the audience and the music stakeholders have endorsed the brand.
I just want everyone to know we have worked tirelessly and hard enough to get the recognition and they should endorse those who deserve the endorsements. It never came cheap, running up to the awards, I had five hit songs back to back. It’s very painful if you look at the amount of work you have put in and then when it’s time to award the hardworking ones, the award goes elsewhere.
Source: Abdullai Ishaak-enewsgh.comGuru Opens Up On His Rise After Kasiebo
I'm Not Ready For Marriage - Ice Prince
The music crooner hit the limelight with his party banger ‘Oleku’ after which he released several other rave tracks in his debut album, ‘Everybody Loves Ice Prince.’His second album, ‘Fire of Zamania’ which was unveiled in November 2013, has also been applauded by music lovers and critics alike, in the music industry. The singer ran into one of our reporters at an event recently, and an interesting chat ensued. Excerpts:
What are you doing presently?
I just dropped my new album ‘Fire of Zamania’, its on the street right now, I am also up to recording a video for the album. I’m about doing my tour of UK and around Africa and I have new artistes I’m trying to promote as well.
How has life been treating you generally?
I just thank God for my life because I don’t see obstacles as challenges the way other people see them, I only see them as stepping stones for me.
Life before fame?
Actually, I have seen life in different forms because I wasn’t born poor and I wasn’t born rich. I lost my Dad in 1999 and then things became different and my mum also passed away in 2011. So life has not been easy. I could remember back then, I was sent out of school because of school fees but today I thank God for who I am and where I am.
Has music always been your dream?
Yes, but when I was young I have always wanted to be a doctor, a lawyer and a soldier. But music for me, started when I went to secondary school in the late 90s. I started performing at social events, at school and I would mimic 2Pac and B.I.G songs, and that’s when I fell in love with rap. A few years later, I joined the choir in my church and groomed myself as a musician.
But will you ever go for your dream profession?
No, I don’t see any need for it, they were mere childhood fantasies. And even if I want to follow the dream, I don’t think I have what it takes to chase those dreams any more. So if you ask me, I think I am a musician, it is my call and it is God who designed me for music.
We learnt you were one of the artistes featured on the Nigerian cipher for the BET Hip-Hop Awards last year. How did you manage that?
It just happened one day, I got an email a day before the recording. I actually wasn’t meant to be part of it. It was meant to be Sauce Kid, Naeto C, M.I and Mode 9, but I think Sauce Kid was having problems with his flight from LA to Nigeria a day before filming and they thought he wasn’t going to make it, so they replaced him with me.
But then Sauce Kid made his flight and it was too late to bounce me, so they put all of us together and we went to the studio and recorded. Out of everyone who was on it, I was the youngest. I felt really honoured to be on the BET cipher, it was a good platform to be on and I felt blessed.
What can you say about your record label, Chocolate City , because you’ve been there for a long time?
Chocolate City is one big family, where we make music and promote music as well. I think presently, there is one in Kenya with this one in Nigeria. Chocolate City has been existing since 2007 and I am proud to be signed to the record label.
Why are you still single?
I don’t think I am planning to get married now because am still young, I’m in my youth and moreover, I am just 27 years old. Maybe later in my late thirties I can start planing to get married or not.
But what are your reasons?
It’s because I still have a long way to go before thinking of settling down. I can’t say because of what I have, that I am okay to get married, no. I don’t think I am mentally ready for marriage. I think before one could get married, one needs to attain certain level of understanding and awareness. I don’t think I have those qualities just yet.
But are you in any serious relationship, and any plan of settling down with your baby mama?
Yeah , but I wouldn’t want to talk about my girlfriend and about the mother of my baby. She is good and we are not talking about getting married because I’m not ready yet.
How did ‘Oleku’ come about and were you surprised about the storm it has created?
‘Oleku’ was one of those songs that came during one of my recording sessions. I came up with the chorus first, later I featured Brymo in it and we did it together. I don’t really have a good singing voice. Jesse Jagz produced that track also. So, we finished the song and then I sent it to my record label and they weren’t really excited about it enough to put it out.
They wanted us to touch up the song some more , but I was persistent and wanted to put the song out as soon as possible. They eventually got tired of my stubbornness and they were like, Just put the song out on the Internet and see how it goes. I was really surprised because I didn’t expect it to go this far. Like, I didn’t expect it to reach Tim Westwood. That’s really big and from that one song, I have performed all over the world.
Why do you think they’re taking more notice of artistes like yourself on radio stations like BBC 1Xtra ?
I think it’s my time. Well, that’s what I tell everybody. I think it’s time for Afro-beats and African music to get in. Like I always say, ‘UK music and American music have been everywhere.’ Jamaican music is big all over the world right now and I think it is time for Afro-beats as well. We have good music, we have good sound and we have something special to offer the world. I think it’s time for the world to listen.
How true is the rumour that Unity Bank has cancelled your endorsement deal ?
That is not true, they never cancelled the deal, even Unity Bank put out a press statement to that effect and presently they are still working on it. What you saw online then was mere rumour.
How would you describe a typical day in the life of Ice Prince?
A typical day for Ice Prince would be to wake up, shower and, if I’m not performing that day, I head straight up to the studio. I have a studio in my house. I go to the studio and listen to music that I made the day before and I just try to create new stuff. After that, I reply to my emails, get on Twitter to talk to a few girls and then return to the studio. If I have a visitor, I go and chill with them and then I jump straight back to the studio.
Friday 11 April 2014
I don't wear panties - Baby Blanche
Female celebrities all over the world, because of
the nature of their jobs and their status in society
have an exotic and often highly developed sense
of fashion and sexy actress Baby Blanche is no
different.
Due to the kind of clothes she likes to wear and is
comfortable in, Baby Blanche has revealed in an
interview with Showbiz that she hardly wears
panties when she’s going out.
“I love all kinds of lingerie that make a woman
feminine because I’m a woman, but I hardly wear
panties. This is not because I don’t want to wear
them but because the clothes I love to wear
wouldn’t permit me to,” she told Showbiz.
“I try as much as possible to act as a lady and not
to let my panty lines show just because I like to
wear dresses that hug my figure. So if I wear
clothes and the outline of my panty is glaring like
that I don’t like it,” she explained.
“Being a lady is not only about wearing make-up
and Brazilian hair but also comprises the
propriety of whatever you’re wearing,” says Baby
Blanche.
Baby Blanche says she does not worry much
about thoughts that she may be sexually attacked
by unscrupulous men because she makes sure she
doesn’t go to awkward places at awkward times.
“I wouldn’t ever put myself at risk by finding
myself at an awkward place at an awkward time.”
Talking about her the progress of movie career,
the actress says she refuses to be type-cast any
longer in so-called ‘sexy’ roles as had happened
in the past, she now chooses roles that are
challenging because as an actress she believes she
should be able to play different roles.
“When I first get a script, I read it and think
about it. Do I really want to do this job? Is the
story catchy enough? I just don’t say because I’m
an actress I accept just any script. I read a script
and if I’m interested, I give it a shot. I want to be
challenged this time around so I want daring
scripts that would have more challenging roles,”
she explained.
Having been out of the limelight for some time
now she says she is back with a vengeance.
“I’ve been away from movie sets for a while due
to personal reasons. But I’ve sat down and
decided that this is where I belong and this is my
passion. My family and my fans let me know that
this is my talent and since then, I’ve done three
movies so they should watch out. I’m coming back
soon, better and rebranded.”
Baby Blanche was discovered by Socrates Safo of
Movie Africa Productions and started acting about
four years ago. She has appeared in several
movies helmed by the famed producer/director,
including Hot Fork, Adults Only, What S*x Can Do,
among others.
She assures her fans of nothing but the best from
her in subsequent movies. “I can assure my fans
that anytime they see me in a movie it will be
something they will really want to sit back and
watch. I’m going to surprise a lot of people who
do not know the depth of my talent,” Baby
Blanche says.
“I thank my fans for the support and the
encouragement I’ve been getting on social media,
like Facebook and Instagram. Had it not been
them, there would be no point in me being out
there. I thank them and everybody who wants me
to come back. And I thank my enemies because
they give me the urge to strive and give off my
best,” she added.
The sexy actress says the parts of her body she
feels most comfortable flaunting on any day are
her flat tummy and her legs. She says she does it
only to ‘tease a little’.
Source: Graphic Showbiz
Thursday 10 April 2014
Reggie Rockstone: I have humbled myself to join VIP, now VVIP
When Reggie Rockstone announced a couple of
months ago that he was joining VIP, many were
those who thought it was a joke because they
could not believe that the Grandpapa of Hiplife
would do a thing like that.
Showbiz can confirm today that indeed, Reggie is
a member of VIP. Last Monday he told Showbiz
that the trio will now be known as VVIP.
“It all began when I posted on Twitter that I was
joining VIP. That simple message drew a lot of
attention but the truth is that I have always
wanted to be a member of VIP.
When Promzy left I told myself that VIP has to
continue in order not to slow down the vision. I
said to myself, I’m not bad looking and I can still
rap so why not join my younger brothers to keep
the vision in progress?”
Most importantly, Reggie added, “It is God’s work;
it has nothing to do with Promzy’s leaving. It
happened after many discussions but the truth is,
it was all by divine intervention.”
As to people’s perception that he is too old or too
big to come to the level of VIP, Reggie said that
was neither here nor there because people still
rap and sing regardless of their age, mentioning
Jay Z as an example.
“No matter how old I am, I can still be a member
of VIP, the merger is historical. Regardless of my
age, I have humbled myself to join my younger
brothers, it has not happened before and that is
why I call it historical.”
Asked if he was going to be the leader of VVIP,
Reggie said, “Originally, I think Lazzy (now called
Zeal) was the leader but the chemistry of working
together is so tight that there is no leader but my
age and experience in African terms makes it
easier for them to listen to me.
“There has always been mutual respect even
before I joined the group and I must admit that
they are both respectful.”
Reggie revealed that their first single, Selfie will
be released tomorrow Friday which happens to be
his birthday. “Today is Efya’s birthday and
tomorrow is my birthday so there is going to be a
big party at Rockstone’s Office, Django Bar to
celebrate our birthdays.
According to Reggie, the party is open to all, “You
just pay to get in and be part of the party,
proceeds will go to charity, and it will be so much
fun no one would want to miss it, please dress
well.”
Throwing more light on Selfie, Reggie said it is a
very danceable song and everyone will love it.
“Another single will follow soon but I will keep the
title of that one a secret for now,” he said.
“It was produced by DJ Breezy who comes from
D-Black’s camp. “We are on a mature level now,
call it senior citizens,” he said with a smile.
Incidentally all three VVIP have had baby girls
within the last one year. Lazzy’s (now Zeal) is Jara;
Prodigal’s is Nana; and Reggie’s is Rehji.
Source: Graphic Showbiz
Arik Air apologizes to Banky W, others over March 31 incident
The management of Arik Air has tendered an
apology to passengers of the unfortunate
incident that occurred on March 31, 2014,
where the air conditioning system of their
aircraft stopped working for some minutes,
which caused a mini protest by passengers.
In a statement made available to
Nigeriafilms.com by the airline, it was stated the
management of Arik regrets the ugly scenario
and tendered its unconditional apology.
Below is the full statement;
“To all guest who travelled on flight W3107 (from
Lagos, Nigeria to JFK, New York) on 31st March
2014, Arik Air offers an unconditional apology,
for the inconvenience and discomfort caused by
both the 55 minute delayed flight departure and
the failure of the airplane’s air-conditioning
system prior to said departure.
“In this regard, the experienced schedule delay
was a result of complications related to the
cargo loading process as managed by Arik Air’s
contracted ground-handling agent.
Unfortunately, whilst efforts were rightly being
expended to overcome the cargo loading
difficulties, the backup air conditioning unit
(which should have been provided by our
ground handling agent) was declared
unserviceable and thus unavailable for use.
Upon resolution of the cargo loading difficulties,
the air-conditioning system was finally restored
as the aircraft prepared for immediate
departure under its own engine power.
“Arik Air, and its Management, acknowledges
that the handling of the situation on board was
less than satisfactory and falls well short of the
high standards of service that its esteemed
travelling guests have come to expect of us (and
which we demand of ourselves). Arik Air’s
Management wishes to assure our esteemed
guests that the necessary remedial measures
have been initiated to prevent the repetition of
such an incident to the extent possible/
controllable.
“Arik Air is committed to providing a safe and
comfortable air transport service to every guest
and on every journey. Arik Air wishes to thank
all guests who endured this inconvenience
patiently, despite both the trying circumstance
and the unfortunate exhibition of aggression, to
both people and property, by a minority of
unruly passengers onboard the aircraft.
“Arik Air values, greatly, its relationship with her
guest. Hence, to all the affected guests, please
note that we intend to pursue the restoration of
the trust and faith vested in us by your good-
selves. In this respect, Arik Air shall be
contacting each affected guest on flight W3107
31st March 2014, to express these sentiments
(and seek such restitution of trust) individually.
“Once again, please accept our humble and
sincere apologies. You and your patronage are
dear to us. We exist to serve you and we look
forward to doing so again in the near future.”
Arik Air apologizes to Banky W, others over March 31 incident
The management of Arik Air has tendered an
apology to passengers of the unfortunate
incident that occurred on March 31, 2014,
where the air conditioning system of their
aircraft stopped working for some minutes,
which caused a mini protest by passengers.
In a statement made available to
Nigeriafilms.com by the airline, it was stated the
management of Arik regrets the ugly scenario
and tendered its unconditional apology.
Below is the full statement;
“To all guest who travelled on flight W3107 (from
Lagos, Nigeria to JFK, New York) on 31st March
2014, Arik Air offers an unconditional apology,
for the inconvenience and discomfort caused by
both the 55 minute delayed flight departure and
the failure of the airplane’s air-conditioning
system prior to said departure.
“In this regard, the experienced schedule delay
was a result of complications related to the
cargo loading process as managed by Arik Air’s
contracted ground-handling agent.
Unfortunately, whilst efforts were rightly being
expended to overcome the cargo loading
difficulties, the backup air conditioning unit
(which should have been provided by our
ground handling agent) was declared
unserviceable and thus unavailable for use.
Upon resolution of the cargo loading difficulties,
the air-conditioning system was finally restored
as the aircraft prepared for immediate
departure under its own engine power.
“Arik Air, and its Management, acknowledges
that the handling of the situation on board was
less than satisfactory and falls well short of the
high standards of service that its esteemed
travelling guests have come to expect of us (and
which we demand of ourselves). Arik Air’s
Management wishes to assure our esteemed
guests that the necessary remedial measures
have been initiated to prevent the repetition of
such an incident to the extent possible/
controllable.
“Arik Air is committed to providing a safe and
comfortable air transport service to every guest
and on every journey. Arik Air wishes to thank
all guests who endured this inconvenience
patiently, despite both the trying circumstance
and the unfortunate exhibition of aggression, to
both people and property, by a minority of
unruly passengers onboard the aircraft.
“Arik Air values, greatly, its relationship with her
guest. Hence, to all the affected guests, please
note that we intend to pursue the restoration of
the trust and faith vested in us by your good-
selves. In this respect, Arik Air shall be
contacting each affected guest on flight W3107
31st March 2014, to express these sentiments
(and seek such restitution of trust) individually.
“Once again, please accept our humble and
sincere apologies. You and your patronage are
dear to us. We exist to serve you and we look
forward to doing so again in the near future.”
Wednesday 9 April 2014
Yaw Sakyi threatened with death
After recently losing showbiz personalities like
Ronnie Coaches, Dr Paa Bobo, Fennec Okyere, the
ever-smiling host of The Rundown on TV Africa
and leading basketball promoter in Ghana Yaw
Sakyi is reported to have been threatened by the
current SRC President of GIMPA Benjamin
Essuman.
Information gathered so far indicates that Yaw
Sakyi, who is also a student of GIMPA, has
indicated his intentions to contest the upcoming
elections but the Essuman-Benjamin led
administration have vowed not to allow him to
contest because he is reported to have promised
students to look into the books of the SRC when
he becomes the president.
Our sources indicate the wide support for Yaw
Sakyi which can make him the next president and
that the current leadership is against. The
President and his executives summoned Yaw
Sakyi to a meeting 2 months ago for visiting some
classes to interact with students but made some
mistakes in the spelling of his name and class, so
Yaw Sakyi wrote back saying he is not the person
in question.
This angered the SRC President who then shouted
on top of his voice and was allegedly to have said
that, he was going to send Yaw Sakyi to his early
grave. “He thinks he is smart. He knows he is the
one we are referring to but want to use
technicalities”, he was allegedly to have said.
Opinions sampled revealed that Yaw Sakyi has
been calling on the SRC to account for GHc223,
155 (Two Hundred and Twenty-Three Thousand,
One Hundred and Fifty-Five Ghana Cedis)
students fund used by the leadership but
students can’t see anything for it.
The recent story is that the SRC took GH60, 000
(Sixty Thousand Ghana Cedis) from management
without the knowledge of the General Assembly
which is the body to approve such monies.
These monies they were told were to be used for
the production of diaries and pens for students in
January 2014. The SRC President has reported
that he paid someone GH45, 000 (Forty-Five
Thousand) to produce these diaries but can’t find
the person.
Many students are enraged over this matter and
plan to demand the SRC to produce these funds
and others alleged to have been spent.
The SRC has issued a statement this morning
saying the security agencies are looking for the
person they paid the monies to and have asked
students not to believe what people opposed to
their administration are saying.
What is not clear is whether they will call a
Students’ Forum to respond to questions from
students regarding how their monies have been
used for.
This year’s election has a Nigerian businessman
Mr. Emmanuel Okesson, the CEO of City Lights,
who is running for the second time after losing to
the current President last year and others.
When contacted, he
declined to comment on the issue saying he will
meet with management and get back to us.
Tuesday 8 April 2014
OVER 100 CELEBRITIES DECLINE KANYE WEST AND KIM KARDASHIAN WEDDING INVITATION
According to sources Kanye is having a hard time
convincing people to attend his upcoming
wedding with Kim Kardashian next month,
which will be taped for an E! Special.
According to Star Magazine:
More than 105 potential guests have already
declined to attend the wedding – responding
“No” to Kim’s Save The Date.
Among the non-attendees are a number of
Kanye’s celebrity acquaintances, who likely don’t
want to be affiliated with a Keeping Up with the
Kardashian’s special.
“Robin Thicke, Jerad Leto, Jonah Hill, Anna
Wintour, Oprah Winfrey, Will and Jada Pinkett
Smith, Prince, Karl Lagerfeld, Barack and
Michelle Obama and Beyonce and Jay Z have all
said they won’t be coming,” the insider dishes.
“Kanye knows that the Kardashians are hated,
but he really thought his friends and associates
would attend for his sake.”
VIP, including new member Reggie Rockstone, to drop first single April 11
Hiplife music group, VIP and its newest
member, Reggie Rockstone will release its first
single on April 11.
The single, titled 'Selfie', comes weeks after
Reggie Rockstone confirmed that he was now a
full time member of the group which has been
in existence for about two decades now.
Reggie Rockstone, tagged as 'The Godfather' of
hiplife joined VIP, now known as V.V. Eye Pee,
after Emmanuel Ababio (Promzy) left the music
group in October 2013.
Reggie confirmed to Myjoyonline.com early this
year that he is now officially a member of the
group, also made up of Joseph Nana Ofori
(Prodigal), and Abdul Hamid Ibrahim (Lazzy now
Zeal).
The 'Selfie' single will be released on radio on
Reggie Rockstone's birthday - April 11 - and the
day has been tagged "a good day to take a
picture."
Nana Asiama Hanson (Bulldog), manager of the
group, disclosed to Myjoyonline.com that V.V.
Eye Pee has recorded two singles so far - 'Selfie'
and 'Hiplife' - and they are "working on the rest"
to release an album..
V.V. Eye Pee will hold a release party on a yet to
be announced date for singles which will also
see them perform for the first time as a new
group.
Monday 7 April 2014
“Toothless MUSIGA”, Kwabena Kwabena jabs Obour & his team
Kwabena Kwabena has told enewsgh.com what he
feels is wrong with the current MUSIGA set up
headed by fellow musician Bice Osei Kuffour
(Obour).
“There is no industry,” he says.
“It is crazy when you are an artist and you talk
like this and people take it from the music politics
point of view. I don’t have any interest in going
near any music politics because I have about 15
years of active music in me I still want to pursue.
“But there are certain people who should make
sure whatever we create yields benefits to us,
and these are the people in the helm of affairs.
The people managing the structures don’t even
understand what they are doing. I don’t mean to
criticize anyone but these guys are not doing
great as long as far as governing the music
industry is concerned.”
Still on promotional rounds for his Daakye album,
the talented singer says:
“Ask any musician what they get from doing a hit
record apart from being famous and being called
a musician, so if you have a leader and he is not
thinking about putting money in the pocket of the
hit maker then what are we doing as a group? It’s
simple; you ask yourself what the other
developed countries are doing to put monies in
their artist’s pocket. Why won’t you consult their
expertise, I heard two million Ghana Cedis was
giving to a company to check our contribution to
the nation’s GDP. How does that benefit the
musician?”
Kwabena Kwabena, who has been nominated
seven times at this year’s Ghana Music Awards is
however hopeful the body would get around the
any challenges the sector faces.
“First you fix the money collection system from
the media houses and try and control how people
steal the music, then after that you go and
research and you will even get a handsome figure
to show government. If we had checked the
systems and shown good figures, we would have
earned the respect of the government more,” he
adds.
“Put money in the musicians pocket through his
work. If I had two million, I will go to the UK and
consult them on how they collect the revenues for
the work the musicians do, buy the software that
will monitor the systems for us, then seek the
government to help us make it mandatory for
every media outlet to be on that monitoring
scheme.
“We are in a technology era and we are still
complaining about things like this, nobody cares
about nobody. How long can an artist survive on
his show money? If you are an artist, you think
about how you can create your own team to help
you build and move your career from one point
to other and just hope it changes. I feel we can
do due diligence to our selves, in life the moment
you think selfless and think about achievements,
that’s when you begin to head somewhere.
“Our main problem is we don’t understand our
time and what to do with our time. That’s why I
was happy to see a young man become the
president and unfortunately things are yet to
change. Every leader should have a vision
everyone is following. That is why we submit to
you and call you president. In the ancient world
it’s the brave ones that got the chance to the
throne. Leadership is more about action. I pray
someone has a change of heart or we get
someone who will change things.”
On how he managed to make four award-winning
albums even with all the challenges he talked
about, he revealed:
“I have never been on a label and I have always
been on my own, Kontihene helped me as an
artist but we didn’t sign any papers for a label
kind of thing. I paddled my own boat from then, I
didn’t intentionally plan to be on my own. As a
matter of fact I had a lot of trouble impressing
anybody from the beginning of my career, after
the success of “Aso” I decided to steer my music
my own way because anyone who approached me
afterwards were people who had turned me down
in the past.
“And I just believed if they didn’t believe in me
before I did “Aso”, then; there was no need to be
with them after finding my way out from back-up
singing to a hit album. I knew also everyone who
approached me after “Aso” became a hit and I
didn’t believe they had something new to offer.
The people who believed in you from day one are
the people you should hold on to.”
D-Black to release new single - Personal Person featuring Castro
D-Black has officially
announced the release of his first single of the
year, Personal Person featuring one of the
country’s most prolific crooners Castro.
The highly anticipated single ‘Personal Person’
produced by the VGMA ’14 producer of the year
nominee and Black Avenue Muzik producer/DJ,
DJ Breezy is set to be released on Wednesday
the 9th of April 2014 on numerous radio
stations across the length and breath of the
country, D-Black and Black Avenue Muzik social
media pages on facebook, twitter, instagram
and youtube.
We are really excited making this announcement
and cant wait for the singles’ release ‘D-Black’
said. It’s something you wont expect from me
and a part of me i wanna show the people.
Everybody will connect with this song, be it
yourself, your mother, father, sister, brother, DJ
Breezy added.
Look out for the songs release this Wednesday
right here.
Source: Black Avenue Muzik
Becca to release new single on Bola Ray’s show this Friday
Multiple award winning songstress, BECCA, is set
to release her latest single titled: ‘MOVE’, on
Friday the 11th of May, 2014, across the length
and breadth of Ghana.
This brand new single will be unveiled into
Ghanaians hearings from the stable of Joy FM, on
Friday Drive Time show of Bola Ray to be specific.
Entertainment pundits who have been privileged
to hear snippets of the song have given her
thumbs up for the touch of excellence the song
and production reflects, and also for raising the
bar by featuring the one and only Uhuru of
‘Khona’ fame.
The song is said to have been written by Becca
and Kiki Banson who happens to be her manager,
while the song production was done by Kaywa
from Ghana, Uhuru & Oskido from South Africa.
The entire effort adds up and gelled nicely in the
birth of the new Afro-pop masterpiece from the
stables of EKB Records.
Information reaching us also has it that
telecommunication giants; MTN has also throw its
weight in to the release of the masterpiece by
joining force with Becca management and other
plans to release the new song on its MTN Play
platform alongside Bola Ray’s show. “
“It will be also used as the telecommunication’s
‘Go Rio’ Campaign. The partnership is in effort to
reach every nook and cranny with the songstress’
latest single drop” The source revealed.
Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney dies aged 93
Mickey Rooney, the child actor who became the
world's top box-office star, has died aged of 93,
US police say.
Born in Brooklyn, he began his career aged 18
months in his parents' vaudeville act, Yule and
Carter, and never really retired.
By 1965, Mickey Rooney's 200 films had earned
more than $3bn (£1.8bn) around the world.
Sir Laurence Olivier once referred to him as the
greatest film actor America ever produced.
Rooney's death was first reported by US
entertainment magazine Variety . The actor is
said to have been ill for some time.
Reckless lifestyle
In a film and musical career spanning eight
decades, Rooney was nominated for four
Academy Awards and received two special
Oscars, including one in 1983 for his body of
work.
Rooney was married eight times, including to
screen beauty Ava Gardner.
Asked once if he would marry all his wives
again, Rooney replied: "Absolutely. I loved every
one of them."
Initially named Joe Yule Junior, he was barely six
years old when he had his first film role as a
cigar-smoking midget in Orchids and Ermine.
In 1937, the actor took the part of Andy Hardy
in the film A Family Affair. Playing the son of a
small-town judge proved a huge box-office
draw, and spawned a hit series lasting eight
years.
At the same time, a series of barnyard musicals
paired him with another celebrated youth star,
Judy Garland.
By 1939, Rooney was established as the film
industry's top box office draw.
He enjoyed international triumph alongside
Elizabeth Taylor in the 1944 movie National
Velvet.
But despite his success, Rooney admitted his
fame had forced him to grow up too quickly. By
the time he was 30, he said he felt 100 years
old.
The show business legend was declared
bankrupt by the early 1960s, with much of his
money going to alimony for his ex-wives and a
reckless lifestyle.
However, his career enjoyed a revival with the
film Pete's Dragon in 1977, and his hit show
Sugar Babies which hit Broadway in the late
1970s.
True to his motto to "never retire but inspire",
Rooney continued to work in film, television and
theatre well into his 80s.
Kanye West 'begging' for Kim Kardashian invite
Kanye West is reportedly ''begging people to
invite'' his fiancee Kim Kardashian to the same
Hollywood elite events that he's invited to, but
she keeps getting refused.
The 36-year-old rapper is eager for his fiancee -
who is the mother of his 10-month-old daughter
North - to join him at elite parties and meetings,
but people keep rejecting her.
A source told RadarOnline.com: ''Kanye is
begging people to invite Kim to events or
meetings with the cream of the crop in
Hollywood, but so many people are refusing.
''He's a serious star that people really respect,
especially as a businessman, but they want
nothing to do with Kim.''
The 33-year-old reality TV star and her mother
Kris Jenner were desperate to attend the Vanity
Fair Oscar party last month, but they weren't
invited to the posh event.
The source explained: ''Kim is just not welcome
at the same places Kanye is.
''Another problem is that Kanye is pushing not
only for people to accept Kim but her mother
Kris too! That is definitely not going to happen.
People want Kris around even less than they
want Kim.''
However, the pal insists Kanye, who managed to
talk US VOGUE editor Anna Wintour into having
him and Kim on the front cover of this month's
issue, shouldn't be underestimated by his
powers of persuasion.
The source said: ''Kanye usually knows how to
get what he wants. Whether it's going directly to
a studio head or the person in charge of an
event, he has no fair.''
Meanwhile, Kim and Kanye, who got engaged in
October, are set to tie the knot next month in
Paris, France.
Nigeria and Ghana artistes to collaborate
Two young female rappers, Samera Buari and
Splash, from Ghana and Nigeria respectively are
warming up for a spectacular collaboration that
will feature a fusion of two contrasting rapping
styles.
Both Splash and Samera have dropped hints of
an impending single though they did not indicate
exactly when they would be dropping the sound.
“We are like sisters from another mother and we
are planning on doing something together and
you will definitely hear it first when we are
done. But trust us it will be appealing to your
ears,” Samera said.
“It is great being in Ghana. Like Samera said we
are like sisters now. Just watch out for us,”
Splash stated.
Both rappers have been considered as lyrically
talented, with Samera rapping in English and
Splash in her indigenous Nigerian language.
The idea behind the collaboration is for the two
promising artistes to flirt with the idea of fusing
their respective styles to create a unique style in
their upcoming single.
Samera formerly known in showbiz as Esbee,
was former member of the all-female group,
D3, and is the daughter of veteran musician and
movie producer Alhaji Sidiku Buari.
Splash, on the other hand, has been doing
serious rap music in the last four years. She is
known across Nigeria but decided to come to
Ghana to study how things are done in this part
of Africa.
Sunday 6 April 2014
Theresa Onnen shares romantic picture with Afriyie(wutah) on facebook
Just weeks after causing a stir with her alleged
affair and miracle pregnancy for Elikem
Kurmodzie, Theresa Onnen is back and it seems
she has moved on with her life.
Well, she has moved one with singer Afriyie
(Wutah), if the picture she shared on Facebook
are anything to go by.
She can be seen sharing several romantic
moments with the singer, including some
passionate kiss in the photo.
Hmmm could this be for the cameras or there is
something going on between the two?
Source: A-Deebie
Friday 4 April 2014
Beat or be beaten as GHANA meets NAIJA quakes Accra on May 24
It is no secret the rivalry between Ghana and
Nigeria in various facets especially that of
entertainment and sports. The competition
between these two nations of West Africa is
nothing but fierce; yet in it lays the rich brew of
talents of exceptional excellence.
Music that has flooded these two countries one
from the other has in many ways influenced the
trend and flavour of tracks that have made the
top charts of either side thus the taste buds of
both Ghanaians and Nigerians alike.
Now imagine a time and a place where the best of
both sides [Ghana and Nigeria] come together in a
competitive merge; a “battle” to treat you to a
nonstop array of their hit tracks.
This is what the nation’s entertainment
powerhouse Empire Entertainment brings you; a
finely packaged and sealed aurora of artistes and
tunes that would cause your feet to tap, hands to
wave and clap, your head nodding and your body
moving as it presents a list of some of the biggest
names in both Ghanaian and Nigerian music in a
concert only fit for the gods of music.
This is hottest mega concert to have ever hit the
entertainment scenes of Ghana, it presents a list
of top notch artistes from the two heaviest
entertainment zones in West Africa; Ghana and
Nigeria and it is dubbed Ghana meets Naija!
The Fourth (4th) Edition of Ghana Meets Naija
quakes the city of Accra on Saturday the 24th
May, 2014 at the Accra International Conference
Center.
Over the years, Ghana Meets Naija has been
known as the platform for the biggest artistes in
both Ghana and Nigeria to share one stage and
thrill music lovers from both countries.
But this year’s story might be a battle for
supremacy on the music stage coming in the wake
of Nigeria losing to Ghana in the CHAN 2014
Quarter Finals.
Artists from Ghana would include the mighty
unstoppable Sarkodie, Castro and Asamoah Gyan,
Guru and Lil win. From the Nigerian front would
be Davido, Kcee of Limpopo fame, Wizboy of
Wizolingo fame.
You can reserve in advance your VIP or VVIP
tickets which come with complimentary bottles of
Champagne by calling 054 606 1118 or visit
www.globaliconsagency.com/ticket to buy online.
Advanced tickets attract a discount of 10% on
www.globaliconsagency.com/ticket.
Main Sponsors- MTN with support from UniBank,
Smirnoff - World’s no.1 Vodka, Africa World
Airlines, Oak Plaza Hotel and Atlas Rent a Car.
This would therefore mean an equal platform to
decide ‘WHO IS WHO’. Corporate Partners of
Ghana Meets Naija have upped the ante on their
support of the brand with more mouthwatering
packages for attendees who will make it to the
Accra International Conference Centre on that
electrifying night as Ghana Meets Naija rocks GH
and Naija once again.
Source: cypressGHANA
Tuesday 1 April 2014
Kojo Antwi Is Angry!!!
Celebrated African musician, Kojo Antwi, has expressed his anger over happenings at the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) to the extent that, he feels very much ashamed in addressing issues concerning the Organization.
The ace musician disclosed to Razz Newspaper that there is a Board operating within the Interim Board, where some three or four members have assigned to themselves special powers which permits them to do anything they want with the Organization. A very livid Kojo Antwi also stated that, these members are the only persons on the Board who are signatories to all GHAMRO cheques and they have also opened different bank accounts without the knowledge of other members of the Board and the entire GHAMRO membership.
On why he has not resigned from the Board considering all these murky happenings, ‘Mr. Music Man’ responded that, he is still on the Board because he has the conviction that it is better to fight when within than without. His continuous stay on the Board will also help correct some of the many misdeeds going with the Collective Society and it was one of the reasons why he tried persuading the likes of Charles Amoah and Rex Omar from resigning from the Interim Board.
He went on further to explain that, the Chairman of the Interim Board, Mr. Carlos Sakyi has been a huge disappointment because; many industry persons had so much belief in his capabilities before he assumed the role; but since assumption of the Chairmanship slot, he has disappointed woefully.
In an exclusive disclosure, Kojo Antwi expressed to the paper his interest in contesting for the Chairmanship position for GHAMRO whenever a time table is released for elections. Although, no time has been fixed for the election, the ‘Maestro’ stated that he has already introducing himself to the electorate about his readiness to contest.
Razz Newspaper prodded the multiple award-winning singer about his decision to enter into industry politics now; a move that seems contrary to his demeanour of always being in the background. He retorted that, it was time people with his kind of posture come out to speak about the wrongs in the industry.
He explained that Collective Society goes beyond just the sharing of blank levy money. “Anybody can run GHAMRO if the only work they have to do is share blank levy money, which is revenue given to the Society by Government of Ghana,” he said.
Still stressing on some of the wrongdoings at GHAMRO, he suggested that, Dr. Afari Gyan, who is head of the Electoral Commission, cannot preside over the election process and still contest for the Presidential slot for Ghana. According to him, the moment Dr. Gyan entertains the thought of contesting to be President of Ghana; he must resign his position as Head of the Electoral Commission.
Kojo Antwi made such startling comparison because, according to him; the Chairman, Mr. Carlos Sakyi has shown by all indications that he will contest for the Chairmanship position but at the same time – he is going round registering people for the much-clamoured-for elections.
- See more at: http://www.ghanafilla.net/kojo-antwi-is-angry/#sthash.U4MXhV1x.dpuf
The ace musician disclosed to Razz Newspaper that there is a Board operating within the Interim Board, where some three or four members have assigned to themselves special powers which permits them to do anything they want with the Organization. A very livid Kojo Antwi also stated that, these members are the only persons on the Board who are signatories to all GHAMRO cheques and they have also opened different bank accounts without the knowledge of other members of the Board and the entire GHAMRO membership.
On why he has not resigned from the Board considering all these murky happenings, ‘Mr. Music Man’ responded that, he is still on the Board because he has the conviction that it is better to fight when within than without. His continuous stay on the Board will also help correct some of the many misdeeds going with the Collective Society and it was one of the reasons why he tried persuading the likes of Charles Amoah and Rex Omar from resigning from the Interim Board.
He went on further to explain that, the Chairman of the Interim Board, Mr. Carlos Sakyi has been a huge disappointment because; many industry persons had so much belief in his capabilities before he assumed the role; but since assumption of the Chairmanship slot, he has disappointed woefully.
In an exclusive disclosure, Kojo Antwi expressed to the paper his interest in contesting for the Chairmanship position for GHAMRO whenever a time table is released for elections. Although, no time has been fixed for the election, the ‘Maestro’ stated that he has already introducing himself to the electorate about his readiness to contest.
Razz Newspaper prodded the multiple award-winning singer about his decision to enter into industry politics now; a move that seems contrary to his demeanour of always being in the background. He retorted that, it was time people with his kind of posture come out to speak about the wrongs in the industry.
He explained that Collective Society goes beyond just the sharing of blank levy money. “Anybody can run GHAMRO if the only work they have to do is share blank levy money, which is revenue given to the Society by Government of Ghana,” he said.
Still stressing on some of the wrongdoings at GHAMRO, he suggested that, Dr. Afari Gyan, who is head of the Electoral Commission, cannot preside over the election process and still contest for the Presidential slot for Ghana. According to him, the moment Dr. Gyan entertains the thought of contesting to be President of Ghana; he must resign his position as Head of the Electoral Commission.
Kojo Antwi made such startling comparison because, according to him; the Chairman, Mr. Carlos Sakyi has shown by all indications that he will contest for the Chairmanship position but at the same time – he is going round registering people for the much-clamoured-for elections.
- See more at: http://www.ghanafilla.net/kojo-antwi-is-angry/#sthash.U4MXhV1x.dpuf
Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj to perform live in Ghana May 3?
Okyeame Kwame’s wife files for divorce
According to report, Annica’s decision was informed by alleged infidelity on the part of the popular musician.
Annica is believed to be fed-up and tired of the excessive suspicion of her husband’s continued infidelity and have decided to call it quit
source: ghanaweb.com
Old Sodja bounces back with ‘Esi’
But late last year, the “prodigal son” released a new song; Don’t Mind Them which featured Shatta Wale. The song, he said was to announce his comeback after taking a six year break.
He has released a new single, Esi, produced by Sky Face in Obuasi. Though he is known for hiplife songs, Esi is a highlife song which talks about how women have to brace themselves when faced with financial difficulties.
Pulling a verse from Abrekyieba Kofi Sammy’s Money Palava to drive home his point, Old Sodja sings Yellow Sisi dey for corner, put hand for jaw wey tin dey cause am, money palava.
He advises ladies who are going through difficult times to stay focus and remember life situations are dynamic and not static; hence they “should hope for the best in future when faced with challenges”.
He told Showbiz that he went off the music scene to reshape his career and is back to “feed music lovers with good stuff.
“I have been very busy in the studio but I thank God two of the many singles are out and already receiving airplay.
“I am grateful to my managers, DJ Amess and Cabon 4 for still believing in me and giving me the necessary push,” he said
Source: Kofi Duah-Graphic Showbiz
Fifa recalls Black Maidens for semi-final clash, bans referee
Fifa, in a statement issued Tuesday, read “competitions for young teams must firmly imprint on young footballers that fairs on and off the pitch is the standard bearer for the game”.The World football governing body has also banned Japanese referee Fusako Kajiyama from officiating in the next youth tournament.
Last Thursday, the Black Maidens lost painfully, after the referee ruled for two penalties – in the 17th and 50th minute – in favour of Italy. Fifa, in a statement on its website has deemed the decisions unfair and wrong.
Fifa has also cancelled the semi-final result between Spain and Italy in which Italy lost. Italy’s loss is seen to have given Fifa the opportunity to cancel the Ghana result.
Ghana football officials are said to be consulting FIfa over the implication of the ruling. Ghana could play Spain this Thursday.
Source : Myjoyonline.com
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