Tourism Prospects Bright For Ghana -Royal Senchi Manager

Roman Krabel Ghana is a beautiful country by nature and could easily become a leading tourist destination in Africa if the country’s government makes tourists’ visits less stressful, Roman Krabel, General Manager of the Royal Senchi Hotel, has said. Last year, Ghana was ranked the 9th attractive tourist destination in Africa, according to a survey conducted...

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Samini Is A God -Episode

Episode Dance Hall sensation Episode has described Samini as a god who has impacted a lot on his life. According to Episode, Samini was one of the very first musicians in Ghana to give him a big platform to showcase his talent. “All I can say is Samini is a god to me; and I don’t care what anybody says. I remember three years...

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Wanlov Hints Third Coz Of Moni Sequel

Wanlov Controversial musician Wanlov The Kubolor has hinted a possible third sequel to the award winning movie Coz of Moni. Though he did not state exactly when they will start production or when it will be ready, he revealed that there were plans in the pipeline to make it happen. Coz Of Moni series is the first pidgin musical film in the world produced...

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I Have Been Copying Samini -Yaa Pono

Yaa Pono Rapper Yaa Pono says there are several people he admires in the music industry but he has been copying reggae and dancehall act Samini for some time now. The ‘Amen’ singer has been in the Ghanaian music industry for over 10 years—most of which were behind the scenes—producing several hit songs. “I have worked for more than 10 years but most of it was behind...

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2009 Film: Avatar Returns In Sequels

Avatar Director, writer and producer of America’s epic science fiction film, Avatar, James Cameron has announced sequels for the film, which won several awards including Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama. According to CNN, James Cameron has one word to describe the “Avatar” sequels: “Bitchin.” Cameron is currently in New Zealand working on the scripts...

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Five Fight For Vodafone Icons Car

The 5 Finalists Tomorrow, Wednesday November 25, the five finalists for this year’s edition of Vodafone Icons will battle on one stage at the National Theatre for the ultimate Nissan Qashqai grand prize. Titi, Cena, Chris, Alice and Ratty, who recently returned from South Africa on a music tour, are prepared to trill music fans with wonderful compositions to climax...

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I Will Continue Blessing Young Artistes -Obrafour

Obrafour It is not everyday that a legend feels the need to impact on the lives of others. But legendary rapper Obrafour says as long as he has life, he will continue to bless up and coming Ghanaian artistes. According to the ‘Rap Sofour’, God gave him the gifts of rap and good hooks not for his own good but for the...

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Get Involved In Copyright Issues …Bessa Simons Tells Young Musicians

Bessa Simons Bessa Simons, Vice President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), has urged up and coming musicians to get involved in copyright related issues. Bessa, who is also a member of the legendary Osibisa Band, stated that most musicians of the older generation retired from music with nothing good to write home about because they never took interest in copyright...

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I Want To Promote Ghanaian Comedy -DKB

DKB Popular comedian DKB, born Derrick Kobina Bonney, says he wants to promote comedy as a viable and lucrative sector within the creative arts. DKB has over the years consistently campaigned for respect and support for Ghanaian comedians and at a point even blamed Ghanaian journalists for doing very little to support the country’s comedians. The comedian...

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Samini Is A Serious Musician -Bessa Simons

Samini and Bessa Simons Ace highlife musician Bessa Simons says among the current crop of young Ghanaian musicians, he considers Samini as a visionary and a very serious musician. Speaking at the launch of the ‘MTN Saminifest’ music festival over the weekend, Bessa, who is a member of the legendary Osibisa Band, stated that Samini is a very creative individual,...

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We Have Brought Ghanaian Music Far -Kwaw Kese

Kwaw Kese Rapper Kwaw Kese, also known as ‘the man insane’, says he, together with the crop of artistes who have been in the music business for the past 10 years, have brought Ghana’s music far. According to Kwaw, the veterans who have been raising the flag of Ghana high through music for more than two decades have done a lot for the country through music. “Ten years...

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I’ve Also Dated Yvonne Nelson -Ice Prince

Yvonne Nelson and Ice Prince Just as dust is about to settle on the controversy generated by the ‘gone bad’ love relationship between Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson and Nigerian musician Iyanya, another Nigerian act, Ice Prince Zamani, has revealed that he also dated the sexy actress but their relationship just did not work out. It is not clear why Ice Prince of...

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Obrafour Embarks on Monthly Releases

Obrafour Hiplife legend Obrafour has promised to drop one song every month till he releases his complete album in March next year. The ‘Rap Sofour’ admitted that even though it appeared he was on a four-year break from music, he was working tirelessly during that period to put together his ‘Obrafofro’ album. “It’s taken almost four years and I’m done with the album....

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My Family Did Not Fight My Career-M.anifest

M.anifest  Popular Ghanaian rapper M.anifest says his family had no qualms about his decision to go into showbiz. His comment comes a day after he released his new video for the “No Shortcut To Heaven” featuring Obrafour. The man, who is born Kwame Ametepee Tsikata, is the son of Ghana’s celebrated lawyer and academic Tsatsu Tsikata.  Many had thought he...

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Samini Unites With KK Fosu, Kokoveli

Samini Ghanaian reggae and dancehall act Samini has revealed he is planning to stage a great comeback concert with his former music group that consisted of himself, KK Fosu and Kokoveli. According to Samini, the music trio, who were known back in the days as the ‘Trinity’, will unite to perform their popular hit songs on stage...

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Cosby Stays Quiet Amid Assault Allegations

Bill Cosby Comedian Bill Cosby is coming under increasing pressure over allegations of rape. Suggestions the 77-year-old former star of The Cosby Show might have been guilty of sexually assaulting a number of women in the past have long swirled in the background, but a number of factors have now conspired to bring the allegations to the forefront of public debate. A...

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BBnZ, ABL Launch 2014 Afro-Beats Festival

James Boakye Sarfo, ABL District Manager, INSET: Karen Mcphee, Director of Sales and Marketing, Movenpick Multi-purpose events company and record label, BBnZ Live, has officially launched the 2014 edition of ‘The Big Weekend Afro-Beats Festival’—a three-day beer, music and dance festival scheduled for December 12, 13 and 14 at the Independence Square in Accra. The...

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Wanlov Mocks Parliament Over Chinese Chairs

Wanlov Rapper Wanlov the Kubolor, has mocked Ghana’s Parliament over the quality of a set of new leather chairs recently imported from China for the House. Known for his controversial ways, Wanlov labelled the newly refurbished Parliament as the “biggest KVIP on the planet”. “Ghana government should have told us they were replacing the Accra zoo with the biggest...

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Fela Kuti Movie To Be Released

The late Fela Kuti interacting with Faisal Helwani The Helwani and Kuti family are currently in talks to release a movie that was shot in Ghana by legendary music producer Faisal Helwani about Nigeria’s musical icon, Fela Kuti, some 37 years ago. The movie, titled ‘The Black President’, is based on Fela as a person, his life, the movement he started and...

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Lawyer Ampaw, A-Plus, Withdraw Court Case

From Left: Lawyer Maurice Ampaw and A-Plus Multi-talented Ghanaian satirist, A-Plus, and Lawyer Maurice Ampaw have both confirmed speculations that they have decided to end their legal battle in court and make peace with each other. Lawyer Ampaw recently went to court, claiming A-Plus had made defamatory comments about him and was therefore demanding an amount of GH¢1...

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CÎROC Picks D-Black As Brand Ambassador

D-Black Rapper D-Black has been signed as the official brand ambassador for CÎROC Ultra – Premium Vodka, a product of Guinness Ghana Breweries Ltd (GGBL). As part of the one-year deal, Desmond Blackmore, as he is known in real life, will be the face for CÎROC Vodka and he will participate in all activities designed to project CÎROC as the vodka for ultimate celebrations...

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Highlife Music Is Dying -Yasmeen Helwani

Yasmeen Helwani Daughter of Ghana’s music legendary producer Faisal Helwani of the Bibini Music fame, Yasmeen Helwani, has stated that the highlife genre as we knew it before is gradually fading out. Yasmeen Helwani spoke to  Nii Ogbamey Tetteh in an interview about her experience working with her father. Yasmeen is a renowned songwriter and vocalist who has...

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Ghanaian Musicians Don’t Support Their Own- CHASE

Chase Forever, born Fianko Bossman, is an award winning recording artiste and songwriter. He was born in Hackney Town, London, and partly grew up in Ghana. He grew up listening to the likes of Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Paul Simon, Milli Vanilli, Usher, Bobby Brown and Boyz2Men, to name a few. At age ten, Chase had already started writing song verses and performing....

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Afriyie Praises Kojo Antwi

Afriyie Highlife musician Afriyie of Wutah fame has praised Kojo Antwi for his immense contribution to the development of music in Ghana. “Kojo has contributed immensely to the development of music in Ghana. Most of the aliases he has earned for himself over the years, he got from the songs he has produced over the years.  He is also one of the pioneers...

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Ghanaians Made Me Who I Am – Sarkodie

Sarkodie Award‐winning rapper Sarkodie has commended his Ghanaian fans for remaining loyal to his brand throughout the years. Sarkodie, who put up a marvellous performance at the ‘Tigo Music Unplugged’ concert over the weekend, stated that he was overwhelmed by how his fans cheer, listen to his music and even fight for him when issues about him come up. “Ghanaians...

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