Yvonne Nelson gets into 1980’s disco dive

Perhaps in a bid to show her ex boo Iyanya what he could be missing, actress Yvonne Nelson dropped another sizzling hot photo a few days ago…on Valentine’s day to be precise!

For the occasion, the Ghanaian star donned a low cut body suit which she has teamed with bright purple tights & pink shoes. Very 1980’s disco dive…

Va Va Voom… Iyanya this girl is too hot; you might need to reconsider your decision to leave her.

Actress Nadia Buari shows off bikini body

The 30 year old Ghanaian actress shared the photo on her Instagram page.

Nice body. Love the bikini! Repping Ghana!

The First Ghana Music Festival hits town in March

The first Ghana Music Week (GMW) will be held at the National Theater from March 4 to 10, 2013 under the theme: “Engaging MUSIC as a catalyst for Unity and National Growth”.

“Our key goal is to create the industry’s biggest platform to bring together and encourage participation of artistes, stakeholders, the media, decision/policy makers and music users; and to recognize, promote & underscore the importance and value of Ghanaian music forms”, says MUSIGA President, Bice Osei Kuffour.

Ghana Music Week will feature three main branches namely: training/Workshops/Seminars; Film/Theater & Comedy and Musical Concerts, and will parade over 500 - both emerging and established- musicians, bands & creative industry players.

Ghana Music Week is expected to attract visitors in excess of 20,000 over 7 days.

Highlight of events for the week include:

• Ghana Music Day on-the-air, in association with the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) on Saturday, March 2, 2013

• Sales & Exhibition- display of general goods and services all week at both the exterior and foyer of the National Theater.

• Training and Seminars for musicians / creative arts people

• Symposiums, workshops, stakeholders’ dialogue

• National Music Essay & Poetry Contest- for student

• Food Court & Chill Zone- including bars, a resident Niteclub

• Highlife, Gospel Concerts and Comedy Shows

• Ghana Unity Concert (56Hitzdependence Concert) - Wednesday March 6, 2013

• Musiga All-Star and Awards Nite- Saturday March 9, 2013

‘Time with the Musician’ will see experienced musicians teach interested persons how to play various musical instruments.

The first wave of artists to perform during Ghana Music Week, including 5 big African musicians, will be announced in the coming weeks.

D-Black Signs $150,000 Deal with Telecommunication giant-Rlg

D-Black

Ghana's most visible music brand internationally 'D-Black da Ghana Bwouy' had landed a super deal with communication giants Rlg where the 'Vera' hit maker appears as lead Celebrity in the television commercial for their new ultra modern brand of phones, the Rlg 'VIVA'.

That's not where it ends, we always tell you D-Black is the most business minded artist in Ghana. Now check this, the T.V commercial was shot in Johannesburg , South Africa with 'Black Avenue Works' the advertising & marketing firm of which D-Black is C.E.O. Wow!

D-Black is rumoured to have raked in about $150,000 for his appearance in the ad alone. The rapper tweeted via his @DBLACKGH twitter account a few photos from the shoot as well.

The Rlg VIVA ad also features big brother Africa celebrities Barbz from South Africa, Lomwe from Malawi, Mnet Star Gist Host, Vimbai from Zimababwe and Ghanaian super duo R2Bees. It definitely seems like it going to be a star studded T.V commercial!

Rlg Communications are definitely raising the bar with this one. We can't wait till the commercial hits our screens as we already know the high quality standard music videos D-Black's team produces. Kudos D-Black! Hardwork pays.

Wanlov wins Mondomix Babel Med Music Award

Wanluv d Kubolor

Even before the March 21 to 23 event in Marseille, France, Wanlov the Kubolor has been informed he is picking up an award at this year’s Mandomix Babel Med Music awards.

The FOKN BOIS artiste broke the news on his Facebook page on Tuesday evening. “Just received news that I have won the Mondomix Babel Med Music award for 2013…FOKN African Gypsy VIM”.

One of the world’s best international events, and highly acclaimed by professionals around the world, the Mandomix Babel Med Music awards brings together artistes from different countries to exchange ideas on World Music.

Ghana Music Awards board expanded

Music Producer - Appietus

This year’s Ghana Music Awards board will be made up of industry personalities representing the various sectors.

The Board according to the organizers, “will be responsible for categorizing and collating the entries submitted as well as short listing the final list of nominees for each category”.

“They contribute 50% of the votes scoring for the industry awards categories and 30% for the public awards categories.

Past members of the board have included Abraham Ohene Djan, Hammer, Bessa Simons, Paulina Oduro, Obuor, Diana Hopeson, Fred Kyei Mensah, Sammy Forson, Amandzeba and Mark Okraku Mantey.

The Ghana Music Awards is sponsored by Vodafone.

Ghana Academy Awards in March

John Dumelo could pick up an award for Best Actor

The maiden edition of the Ghana Academy awards (GAA) will be held on the 23rd March, 2013.

This event is among other things aimed at establishing a common entertainment platform which recognizes all the practitioners of the creative arts in Ghana.

According to the chairman of the Ghana academy awards planning committee, Mr. John Abeiku Sagoe‘’ this event will hopefully raise standards in the industry and will foster industry cohesion and unity’’.

The Ghana Academy awards 2013 is organized by Kaydm and recognized and supported by the Ghana actors’ Guild and the Musicians union of Ghana (MUSIGA).

Nominations are hereby open to the public and practitioners of the creative arts for the following categories

1. Lifetime achievement Award

2. Best actor/actress

3. Best TV series

4. Best movie

5. Best movie producer

6. Best music producer

7. Comedian of the year

8. Best music artist

9. Best music video

10. Best actor/actress supporting role

11. Best director

12. Best music album

13. Best music

14. Best stage actor

15. Best lyrics

16. Best original story

17. Best choral group

18. Best band
Nominations can be sent to the event secretariat on the 7th floor, heritage towers, Accra or delivered to the MUSIGA or ACTORS’ GUILD offices in Accra for onward submission to the planning committee.

Nominees will be invited to defend their works before the events planning committee while the public is also given the opportunity to vote for their favorite entries on short code 17 62.

Black Stars Official AFCON 2013 Squad Number

Ghana Black Stars jersey numbers for AFCON 2013 in South Africa which starts from today 19 January - February 10.

Here are the men who are ready to play for the over 24million people…Here we go

Goal Keepers

1. Daniel Agyei (GK) - Liberty Professionals (Ghana)

12. Larsen Kwarasey (GK) - Stromgodset (Norway)

16. Abdul Fatawu Dauda (GK) - AshantiGold (Ghana)

Defenders

2. Richard Kissi Boateng (DF) - Berekum Chelsea (Ghana)
4. John Pantsil (DF) - Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel)
5. Mohammed Awal (DF) - Maritzburg (South Africa)
13. Jerry Akaminko (DF) - Eskisehirspor (Turkey)

15. Isaac Vorsah (DF) - Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)

23. Harrison Afful (DF) - Esperance (Tunisia)

19. Jonathan Mensah (DF) - Evian (France)
21. John Boye (DF) - Rennes (France)

Midfielders

6. Anthony Annan (MF) - Osasuna (Spain)
7. Christian Atsu (MF) - FC Porto (Portugal)
8. Emmanuel Agyemang Badu (MF) - Udinese (Italy)
9. Derek Boateng (MF) - Dnipro (Ukraine)

11. Rabiu Mohammed (MF) - Evian (France)
14. Solomon Asante (MF) - Berekum Chelsea (Ghana)

20. Kwadwo Asamoah (MF) - Juventus (Italy)
22. Mubarak Wakaso (MF) - Espanyol (Spain)

Forwards

3. Asamoah Gyan (FW) - Al Ain (UAE)
10. Albert Danquah-Adomah (FW) - Bristol City (England)
17. Emmanuel Clottey (FW) - Esperance (Tunisia)
18. Richmond Boakye Yiadom (FW) - Sassoulo (Italy)

Describe this PHOTO in one word

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Video: See what you missed when the girls went talking

Witnessing history is priceless.

And for a headline which categorically stated that, “Men Don’t Dare”, the whole myth is over.

So men kindly “dare” by CLICKING on the video

Are you feeling Sulley Muntari's Model Wife?

Menaye Donkor

In case you don’t know whose swag is that, okay let me make it brief to the point; she is the ever graceful former Miss Ghana Universe and wife of AC Milan and Ghana international footballer, Sulley Muntari - Menaye Donkor.

As an air of gentleness, she decided to get our eyes winking and tongues wagging with this photo.

To some, the model is just doing her job, but to some, she may be stepping beyond the boundaries of what our culture preaches; but who cares?

After all, she didn’t show anything beyond just teasing us with her bare body thus drawing more attention to the roundish upper domain, but the smart sister decided to use her necklace to prevent any trespasser.

Unlike most beauty queens who fade away with time, Menaye is still that woman whose work goes beyond the stages of the runway.

Stare with care o… You’ve been warned.

“I’m not a Lesbian”, Deborah Vanessa cries out

Debbie

Model, Television Presenter, Fashion Designer and Singer, Deborah Vanessa (kid sister of controversial musician Wanlov d Kubolor), is one of the newly emerged musicians making waves very fast on the music scene and the fact that she has not been sighted with a male, be it a friend, lover or husband, has sparked speculations that she may be a lesbian.

“Hell no, I’m not a lesbian, I’m not even a bisexual, I’m straight and I love men”, she said in an exclusive interview with NEWS-ONE.

She explained that even though she is not a fan of gay and lesbian relationship, she does not believe that people should be condemned based on their sexuality.

“I don’t think they should be condemned because we are all human beings and we need to respect their rights and their sexualities. Since we are not God, we can’t explain why a person feels a certain way”, she said.

Meanwhile, the entertainer says she is enjoying the popularity her song ‘Uncle Obama’ is getting after her interview on CNN to clarify issues on the song.

She said the number of views on her YouTube page shot up massively after the interview.

Why Dencia Failed Ghanaian fans

Dencia

Hot U.S-based songstress, Dencia was supposed to visit Ghana for the first time during Christmas but she couldn’t make it as promised. The beautiful musician, actress and model apologized to fans in Ghana.

She explained that while coming to Ghana, she transited through Nigeria, where she had a show. But she unfortunately got to Nigeria without her bags.

As a result she had to postpone a lot of activities she was supposed to do in Africa before returning to the US. But she is planning a new date to visit Ghana. She explained on social network twitter; “…I get here, my bags don’t make.”

Dencia is California based recording artiste born to Cameroonian/Nigerian parents on March 26. She started indulging in her love for music and performing arts at the tender age of five.

She is also a model and actress. She has featured in several music videos such as 50cent’s ‘Down On Me’, Chris Brown’s ‘Yeah 3’, as well as videos of artistes like Ludacris, Baby Bash and Lady Gaga.

She has performed on big stages worldwide and graced some of the hottest red carpets such as the Grammy awards, Emmy’s, Oscars, BET, VMAs etc.

She had a hot single titled, Me & You featuring Ghana’s award winning and fastest rapper, Sarkodie. Her other hot songs include Super Girl and Beri Beri.

Yvonne Nelson Turns Up the Heat in Bikini Shoot

They say if you’ve got it…flaunt it.

And Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson certainly isn’t shy about flaunting it in a red two piece bikini for a sizzling beach shoot.

That’s the waist Iyanya famously sang about, I hear he’s trying to win her back…judging from these picture can you blame the man?

Sa4a design goes more stylish in 2013

Naa Ashorkor rocking Sa4a Design heels & clutch

Different styles have been featured in this month’s Glitz Africa Magazine edition with celebrities fully clad in one design or the other, thus, Naa Ashorkor isn’t taking it easy with her beaming Sa4a Design multi color heel and clutch.

As much as accolades are showered on the actress cum presenter-Naa Ashorkor, as well as on the photographer- Kwaku David, we need to appraise the talent of Abena Safoa Amoako Gyimah, the CEO of Sa4a Designs.

2012 was a great year for the designer who uses the patchwork technique in a unique way, taking the print-on-print trend and putting it all in one place as a covering. Their range consists of shoes and sandals but especially the bags and clutches are sweet.

In 2012, she won an award for Accessories Designer of the Year (Bags, Shoes & Hair Option) at the Ghana Fashion Awards 2012, earlier before then, she had picked up an award for ‘Chivas Luxury Man Design’ of the Year 2012.

All things being equal, in 2013, we hope Sa4a Designs brews more new ideas couple with her wild imagination and creativity to put Ghana as the centre of attraction in the world.

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Nominations Open

4x4 

Aside from football, Music is undoubtedly one of Ghana’s biggest passions and no one event stirs up our passion be it joy, anger, frustration, excitement…you name it, other than the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

Though it takes place at one particular time of the year, its impact is felt throughout the year as it serves as the barometer against which the Ghanaian music industry is measured.

This year the event enters its 14th year and one cannot help but wonder what it has in store for us. A cursory look at last year’s music scene saw a lot of good releases which will make this year quite competitive with releases from R2Bees, 4X4, Eazzy, VIP, Kwaw Kesse, Stay Jay, EL, Lousika, D-Black, Keche, Herty Borngreat and other talented musicians, that enjoyed massive airplay and had the general public singing along to these songs.

As we await the launch of this year’s event the nominations are currently open and collation of entries has started. According to the organizers, Premium event organizers Charterhouse, the month of January is being dedicated to the collection and collation of entries and research has already started.

Record Labels, producers and artistes are therefore being invited to submit their entries to Charterhouse for entry into this year’s VGMA.

So who makes it to the nomination list? Well I guess we will know in a few weeks time.

Ghana & Money in music? Forget it! - Gyedu Blay Ambolley

Gyedu Blay

Ace Ghanaian musician, Gyedu Blay Ambolley has thrown his weight behind the call for the right structures to be put in place to aid Ghanaian musicians who only make money out of their intellectual properties through performances and no other avenues.

Gyedu Blay Ambolley who spoke on Kapital Radio’s Homestretch with NY DJ explained how advanced plans were for the release of his next album which hits the international market at the end of January 2013.

Answering questions as to why he would consider releasing his album to the European market before his own people in Ghana, Gyedu said; “Well if you want to make a living out of music, and then think about outside Ghana because that is where the money comes from. Outside of Ghana, if they use your music in connection with radios and TV stations, they pay you royalties, in Ghana, they don’t do that”.

Gyedu Blay who believes the structures are not well set said; “The structures are not properly set for these things to happen. That is the reason why most musicians are becoming paupers at some point in time. In Europe and in America, everything is structured. Anything in connection with intellectual property is well structured. Whatever I have and whatever I have done, most of the money is coming from outside of Ghana”.

He was however quick to add that, he would never neglect his people as his album will be made available for Ghanaians after he is done with the European market where his money comes from.

Till then, the Simgwa rapper has advised young musicians to find ways of getting their music out there where their intellectual properties will be paid for.

Unlike Wanluv…I always wear underwear - Deborah Vanessa

'Uncle Obama' crooner - Deborah

Model/Television Presenter/Fashion Designer and Singer Deborah Vanessa has said unlike his brother Wanluv Kubolor, she can’t leave home without wearing underwear.

“I can't do without a bra. Unlike my brother I always wear underwear”, she told Fashion 101 host Sandra Ankobiah.

Vanessa’s response was to a question on what she can’t leave home without. On a typical day at home, Vanessa explains she could do without make up but would go for a nice Tan top, and what she prefers to call “Nice Chale Wote”.

Touching on her flawless sense of fashion, the “Uncle Obama” singer says most of her designs are inspired by works from the 20s and 50s, adding that she would normally go for a touch of elegance, colour and quirkiness.

“I take inspiration from the 20s and 50s,” she said.

Apart from the extensive one on one interview with Vanessa, last weekend’s Fashion 101 looked at fashion editorials and how it can be improved locally.

Resident panel member Chester Ani, as well as two guest panel members Charlene Asare and Rachael Williams, expressed varying views on the subject.

All three however agreed there is a lot more to be done in that department if Ghana is to be taken serious as an emerging fashion powerhouse.

Grounded MELCOM building @ Achimota

I guess we haven't forgotten so soon the Melcom Building that fell. As we pray for ourselves each day, let us remember the souls of those that made it out and of those who couldn't.

Lynx TV’s Top 10 Ghanaian Rappers of All Time... Who cares?

We find the list below very ridiculous. It’s not only hilarious but very disappointing especially concerning the placement of few of the rappers on the list.
Sometimes you cannot fault others for their opinion on something because everyone seems to have one.
Like a politician once said in Ghana ‘Any idiot can go to court’, it’s the same way any ‘person’ can get up to put out such a list.
According to the maiden edition of the LYNX TV, below are Ghana’s top 10 rappers of all time.
We wish Ghanaians can be told of the criteria for such selections; you just don’t get up and throw out just anything to the general public.
Ghanaians ought to know the measures used in determining who are the best rappers in Ghana. A selection based on mere sentiments should not be accepted or condoned.
You can disagree how you want but then let’s have your list. If you ask us, most Ghanaian will concur and think along with me that Lord Kenya should be somewhere in the top 3 and not where he’s placed in the list below.

10. Lord Kenya

9. Asem

8. Trigmatic

7. E L

6. Edem

5. Tinny

4. Reggie Rockstone

3. Obrafour

2. Okyeame Kwame

1. Sarkodie