Popular Movie Stars Flopped At ‘The Spirited Actor

Credible information reaching GhanaCelebrities.Com indicates that some A-list actors in Ghana have flopped at the ongoing auditions for the ‘The Spirited Actor’ The Search For Africa’s Next Hollywood Star project at the National Theatre in Accra. The names of the A-list actors will not be revealed now until the excerpts of the auditions start airing on Viasat1, the official TV station for the project. According to our source at the audition, the flopped actors/actresses quickly had to approach the local representatives of the project to give them a second chance. When refused, they then begged their auditions recordings not to be shown when the excerpts start showing on TV soon. Most of the flopped-so-called-established-actors are known faces in the movie industry. Some have featured in various series aired some years back, whiles some are also in series currently showing on TV. Others too have a chuck of movies to their credit. Our source reiterated that, the flopped actors wished earth had broken loose and swallowed them instantly as they couldn’t find their way out of the venue. Auditions were held in presence of every registered candidate, so it was a sight to behold as the new talents watched their ‘role models’ flop. As the known faces flopped, new super talents were discovered. Only 30 out of the over thousand candidates managed to score a star on the judge’s cards. The 30 will be trimmed down to final 10. The selected 10 will be made to go through some tasks and exercises, after which they will be on TV for 2 weeks, where the public can help in deciding the final 5. ‘The Spirited Actor’ – The Search For Africa’s Next Hollywood Star is a new reality show in Africa [Ghana and Nigeria] to recruit acting talents for the fame and glitz in Hollywood. Hollywood actor Rockmond Dunbar is part of the audition judges. Auditions will be held in Nigeria to pick another 5 talents to join the 5 from Ghana to be flown to New York for the commencement of the reality show. For now, you can go ahead and guess which of the actors/actresses flopped.

Source: Ghanacelebrities.com

Fred Nuamah Caught Driving Ghana Movie Awards Car

Fred Nuamah

Founder and main organizer of the Ghana Movie Awards, Fred Nuamah, has been spotted in town by Peacefmonline.com cameras cruising in the Zoyte SUV car meant for winners of the “Best Actress in Lead Role (English) category.

Fred was seen personally driving the car at the Aphrodisiac Night Club on Saturday, July 16, 2011 during the Eviction Party for Ghanaian Big Brother Amplified housemate Alex Biney. Fred, who also doubles as an actor, was in the company of two Nigerian Producers in Ghana for business and to also grace the eviction party. He admitted driving the prize car to Aphrodisiac Night Club on the said date but explained rather casually that he decided to take it out for a spin to social events in a bid to "make the car somewhat visible".

When Fred was asked on Peace FM’s “Entertainment Review” why he has decided to drive a branded car instead of his personal car, he replied, "there is no big deal if i decide to drive a car i personally acquired for two top winners of the Ghana Movie Awards".

According to him, winners of the prize car were supposed to cruise around town in it as a form of advertising the various companies that sponsored the event and showcase their respective logos, but since the four actresses have refused to drive the car, he will do so himself.

“It is not my fault that the actresses have not come for their car but the promise we made to the sponsors must be fulfilled...It is just fair to understand where I am coming from, as the founder of the event. I am driving the car because the second edition of the awards is coming on this year; I presented the car to the four of them and up till now they have not come for it for no reason and we can’t allow it to sit in a parking lot,” Fred Nuamah said.

“If you refuse to abide by the rules given to you the car is taken from you. I have already said that I am going to meet with the jury then we decide on the car but we can’t say that because they have won the car and they are not driving it we should leave it parked there. At least I have to warm the engine once in a while...It is a promotional car, there are company logos on the car so if they are doing this, either I find somebody to do it or I do it myself”.

He disagreed with the suggestion that it was unethical to cruise around town in the prize car.

“If you tell me that you saw my sister, my uncle, my mother or any member of my family driving the car, I will concede that is wrong; but I drove the car myself meaning that we are promoting the event because the second edition is around the corner," he explained.

"I've Stopped Using Marijuana - 2 Face Idibia

2FACE Innocent Ujah Idibia popularly known as 2face is arguably one of the best musicians to come out of Africa. In a recent interview, he opens up like never before. Excerpts from the interview; When it comes to drugs, I can say I drink Panadol sometimes when I have headache. Or I can take Vitamin C. Marijuana? Yes, I have tried it before. I tried it and I felt ire. I don’t want to even start encouraging anybody or talking about that. But I am just being truthful. I have done it before. Cocaine, heroin? I have never taken tried those ones.Never, ever, ever. I have never taken marijuana to go onstage. It was just for relaxation purpose. But like I said, I don’t even want to go there. So, let’s leave that. I just knew marijuana wasn’t for me. So I stopped. Because it makes me feel I am in another world. I stopped using it a couple of years ago. I wouldn’t say it was difficult stopping it. It wasn’t too difficult. It was just craziness that introduced me to marijuana. You know how youthful energy used to push one into things like that. In those days; I listened to songs like Rolling down the Street Smoking. All those songs can influence, if you want to be influenced. It is not for me to advise musicians not to write or sing about drugs. One thing about art is that you cannot hide reality from it. You cannot hide the truth from it. It is just like movies as well. You are depicting reality the way you see it from your perspective. So if you say they should not show guns in movies, they should not show the bad guys, you are distorting reality. You must present things the way they are. It’s the same thing with music. Sometimes you want to paint a picture of reality. You can’t run away from that. So you say some of these things. It’s basically left for kids to hear it, for them to feel it and then resist it and they get stronger. Because, sometimes the kid you are hiding something from, the day he would discover that thing, it would be worse than the one who has seeing it since. The thing is just to bring up your kids the right way. Not letting them fear, but let them see the truth, the reality and make their choices by themselves.

Source: nigeriafims.com

Bekwai Porn-Woman Commits Suicide

One of the women taped on a video having sex with a pornography trader in Bekwai in the Ashanti region is reported to have committed suicide in Takwah. Some residents of Takwah who spoke to Citi News couldn’t give her name but said she committed the suicide to avoid public ridicule. According to the Bekwai Municipal Police Commander Superintendent Felix Kwasi Cosmos, the death of one of the ladies was reported in Takwah and is yet to be confirmed by police. He however said that the search is still on for Alfred Acheson. “The suicide has not been confirmed and I have not personally seen the videos myself, however investigations are still on-going. "We have an arrest warrant for the suspect. We also have his pictures in the dailies and pleading with public to assist with any information that may help with the investigation”. Alfred Acheson is believed to be a pornography producer who is alleged to have had sex with about a hundred ladies on tape.

Source: citifmonline.com

J Martins Alleged To Be Homosexual

J Martins

The very first impression of anybody about him will be that of a perfect man who will only do what other guys like him would do.

Justice Okey Martins popularly known as J Martins may be many things in the industry but not a perfect man if the story filtering in about him is anything to go by in the culture of morals.

Information reaching us about this artiste who is a native of Ohafia in Abia State is that the man who many believed is one of the most decent Nigerian music stars when the issue of discussion is about women, may even be worse than what his peers in the industry are doing to the opposite sex.

The story making rounds is that the “Oyoyo” crooner allegedly has more passion for his male counterparts than the female, the immoral act simply known as homosexuality.

A source alleged that he is not always comfortable in the midst of women though he pretends to be so that many people wouldn’t know what he is up to.

Further learnt that he is the female, which accounts for the way he cat-walks like a woman. Sources also said his new-found wealth and affluent lifestyle emanates from his sexual proclivity, because he is pampered with expensive gifts of cash and other material things by his influential and rich male friends in the country.

His frequent trips aside from his musical career are alleged to be an avenue to meet with his friends scattered across the country. When probing further, the source said he is discreet about it and he always denies it whenever anything about his dirty lifestyle is mentioned because of the way many people will view it. But he knows very well who he is.

Which Two Housemates Will Win $200,000 On Big Brother Amplified! + Dj Black To Perform At The Big Brother Final Saturday Show

Karen Igbo From Nigeria

Ghana and Joy FM’s DJ Black will also be performing at the live show and at the Big Brother after party in Johannesburg South Africa. DJ Black was invited back to Big brother Amplified after an impressive performance in the house, when he rocked the house during one of their Saturday night parties.  MNet Brand Manager Gideon Khobane stated that “DJ Black has been one of the best if not the best DJ to play in the house”.
Meanwhile, his week, Africa must vote this week to decide which two of  Hanni, Karen, Lomwe, Luclay, Sharon O, Vina and Wendall will walk away with the Amplified prizes next Sunday! Voting is open from Monday July 25 at 20:30 CAT and runs all the way through until 06:00 CAT on Sunday 31 July.
Now it’s all down to the viewers. Big Brother wants your vote for the Housemates you think are most deserving of the two USD200 000 prizes!
You can vote in different ways:
1.       Via the website, or the WAPsite on your mobile phone.
2.       By sending an SMS
To vote online: Register on DStv Connect, or use your existing DStv Connect profile details to log in. (www.mnetafrica.com/bigbrother). Please note that voting on the website or wapsite is free and you are allowed to vote once per hour during the voting period.
To vote via SMS: send the word VOTE followed by the Housemate’s name to the number for your country (displayed in the VOTE section). SMS’s are charged per specified network tariffs in the various countries. VAS rates apply. Free minutes do not apply. Please note that you can vote 100 times by SMS per telephone number during each voting period.
Ghana
MTN                                      1477                       GHC 0.60 per SMS
Vodafone                            1477                       GHC 0.60 per SMS
Tigo                                        1477                       GHC 0.60 per SMS
Espresso                              1477                       GHC 0.60 per SMS
Airtel                                     1477                       GHC 0.60 per SMS

Bishop Oyedepo Disgraces D'Banj

The man of God at Living Faith Church worldwide also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop Oyedepo did not get carried away with all the blings and swags of Mohits star,Dapo Oyebanji popularly known as D’banj when they came in contact. We learnt that D’banj was recently contacted to perform at a Youth Programme in Covenant University where the Bishop was also a special guest of honour. Those present at the event said when D’banj was introduced by MC to mount the stage for his performance, D’banj appeared on stage in his normal bling-bling mode of dressing and when he was introducing his song, the highly respected Bishop Oyedepo stopped him. Bishop David Oyedepo According to eye witness account, we were told that the Bishop’s gesture took everyone by surprise when he ordered the ‘Fall in Love’ crooner to stop his performance. It was learnt that the Bishop while trying to maintain the good standard of Christianity, told D’banj to remove the entire bling on his neck and to be cautious of what he’d say on stage. Although some of the people who were there told us Bishop Oyedepo uttered the warning to D’banj jokingly, however, not a few maintained that he meant every word he said concerning the star musician.

Source: Nigerianfilms.com

“I Am Not In Jail!”: Nkomode Speaks Out

NKOMODE

After several years of disappearing from the entertainment scene in Ghana, popular Ghanaian comedian Yaw Donko, popular known back home as Nkomode, has finally spoken publicly to Ghanaians and his fans all over the world about his where-abouts and what he is doing now. Nkomode, who was rumoured after his sudden disappearance to have been arrested and gaoled in London for narcotic related offences, has for the first time, broken his silence on the issue. In an exclusive interview on Peace FM’s “Entertainment Review”, the local standup comedian and former member of the Kristo Asafo Drama Group revealed that he has never been involved in anything that has to do with drugs, neither has he been arrested or jailed. “Who said I am in prison? They should check from all prisons and police Stations in London to find out where I was imprisoned, when I was arrested, and what crime I committed because we work with expatriates and everything is on record. If I was truly arrested and jailed, it would have appeared on the internet. I am not in jail and I have never been to jail before,” this was the lost and found comedian’s reaction when host of the show, Kwasi Aboagye asked him if indeed it was true he jailed for dealing in illicit drugs. He left the shores of Ghana in 2002 when he was at his peak and has since not returned to Ghana. “I left Ghana in 2002 straight to London. I had no problem and have never been involved with the police. I didn’t come by sea, I came by air just like any other person. I came to London but I live in Manchester now. Asked if he is aware of the rumours about his arrest, Nkomode said “Yes, when I first came to London, anytime someone comes from Ghana they tell me there is news in Ghana that I have been arrested and jailed for cocaine. When people who live in London visit Ghana and they return, they tell me that even when they deny the allegation and tell Ghanaians that I live in the UK, they don’t believe it. Anybody who wants to see Nkomode should come to London, I am here”. Asked to substantiate reports that he cannot come back to Ghana again because he was involved in some "connection" issues before he left, the ace comedian explained that it was a normal issue where he gave out someone’s invitation to a different person to travel with him to London and pay a certain amount to the owner of the invitation, but when they arrived in London, they refused to pay him the money, and he ended up bearing the cost himself. “I was owing some people for some connection issues but I have been able to pay off everyone when I got to London. This is the whole issue but I was not arrested. I have never dealt in cocaine before and I will never do that,” Nkomode told Peace FM. He also disclosed that he took ill for several months when he first arrived in London, which accounted for his somewhat loud silence and public disappearance, but assured his numerous fans that soon. Touching on what he has been doing in the UK for the past 9 years or so since he left Ghana, Nkomode revealed that he first worked in a hospital in London and later got a job with one of the biggest Police Stations in London. “I will come back to Ghana very soon. I will land in Ghana live before the end of this year. Ghanaians should pray for me...one of the reasons why i was not too eager to come to Ghana was because i was able to listen to Peace FM news through Rainbow Radio and also read news about Ghana on the internet, so it was always like i was in Ghana," he added. Nkomode, it would be recalled won the Key Soap Concert Party Champion of Champions competition for three consecutive years. He defeated local comedian Bob Okala (Real name: Kwadjo Buabeng) in 1996, to win it for the first time, he beat another comedian called ‘Original 32’ to win the Champion of Champions for the second time; in 1997, and Nkomode defeated Agya Koo (Kofi Adu) who is currently the most popular actor in Ghana in 1998 to win the title for the third time running. He hinted that he may go into main stream acting, when he comes to Ghana, and will always do comedy.

Source: Eugene Osafo-Nkansah/Peacefm

Actress Mad Over ‘Bullshit’

Khareema Aguiar

News-One on Sunday evening called actress Khareema Aguiar to congratulate her on her nomination for City People’s upcoming awards in August.

But the beautiful actress did not sound like the usual amiable and outgoing person that she is known to be. She sounded angry with someone. However, she refuses to mention what exactly was bothering her.

“I’m excited about the award but as I’m speaking to you now, I am really really pissed off. Somebody in the industry has really pissed me off. People you call your friends go about saying all kind of things about you. It is a bullshit thing in the industry. It is not fair. There is plenty of backbiting and I don’t think those people doing that are focused and responsible. If they are responsible and think about themselves, they will not go about saying trash about me,” she said angrily.

“Charlie, I will tell you what it is or whom I am talking about, if I find it necessary to talk about again. Right now I am really pissed off. Some of us have children and better things to think about and not …if they are responsible they wouldn’t be doing that,” Khareema said.

“I will think about it and get back to you if I want to comment it,” she added.

News-one is investigating to find out Khareema’s friends in the industry who are involved this backbiting business.

The tall sexy eye actress has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress in the City People Awards, alongside Naa Ashorkor Doku, Martha Ankomah and Beverly Afaglo.

That is the second time she has been nominated for a best supporting actress category but her first for City People Awards. She was first nominated at the last Ghana Movie Awards, which was won by Nadia Buari.

The award ceremony is scheduled for Lekki, a plush area in Nigeria on August 7. There is also a tall list of other Ghanaian named to be at the ceremony.

Khareema had her screen debut appearance in TV series ‘All That Glitters’ in 2005. Since then, she has not looked back. The mother of one currently has a number of movies to her credit including Shirley Frimpong Manso’s Checkmate’.

Khareema is passionate about the aged. Hence in 2010, she celebrated her birthday with the inmates of Help Age Ghana at Osu in Accra with a four-day event characterized with free health screening for the inmates, NHIS registration, beauty makeover and a party.

Born into a family of seven children, she lost her parents at a tender age. So Khareema grew up living with her aunt and husband whom she considered as parents but unfortunately she lost the aunt too.

Khareema sees old age as a divine gift and always calls on philanthropists to support the aged as everybody will one day get there.

Salam Snubs ‘Single Six’ Cast

ABDUL SALAM

Producer Abdul Salam Mumuni over the weekend premiered his new movie ‘Single Six’ in Liberia without the movie’s lead cast.

Rather, he left for Liberia with a couple of Ghanaian stars who are not part of the ‘Single Six’ cast.

The development, according to reports, is generating uproar within the movie industry, with some of the movie’s cast grumbling and fuming in anger.

For fear of being banned, none of the cast is however ready to go public over the development but they are grumbling that Salam had not been fair to them.

The movie’s lead actresses include Yvonne Okoro, Ebi Bright, Mzbel, Beverly Afaglo, Ciara Galega, and Zynell Lydia Zuh with male cast include Adjetey Annan, John Dumelo, Eddie Watson, Timothy Bentum and Prince David Osei.

But he producer only took Yvonne Okoro and Eddie Watson for the Liberia Premiere.

He also travelled with Jackie Appiah, Yvonne Nelson, Frank Raja, Frank Artus, Samira Yakubu and other who are in no way related to the movie.

Reports say the ‘Single Six’ cast may boycott the Ghana premiere to register their protest.

Information from Salam’s camp explains that what he did was a smart business strategy to attract large a large crowd to his Liberia premiere because those on the trip were very popular in that country and their presence was most likely to increase patronage at the premiere.

Salam and his crew are expected to return to Ghana today, Monday July 25.

The new movie tells the story of six single beautiful ladies namely; Yolanda (Ebi Bright), Kendra (Beverly Afaglo), Zila (Ciara Galega), Christine (Mzbel), Serena (Zynell Lydia Zuh) and Tatiana (Yvonne Okoro), all at the top in their various professions, who do all in their power to find love and affection, yet fail to achieve their dreams.

The movie will be premiered in Ghana on Friday, July 29 at the Silverbird Cinema in Accra.


Source: News One

Yvonne Back With Abdul Salam

YVONNE

Movie producer, Albdul Salam Mumuni CEO of Venus Films, the man whose complaint led to FIPAG slapping actress Yvonne Nelson with a one-year ban says he expects the ban to be lifted, and he even plans to work with her next month. Last year November the movie producer filed a complaint with FIPAG over what was alleged to be an accumulation of several incidents of disrespect and rudeness on the part of the actress towards fellow actors/actresses, producers and crew on location, adding that the actress has over-stepped boundaries and ought to be brought to book. Albdul Salam who happens to be a member of the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG) told myjoyonline.com in an interview Tuesday that, “From my side I have lifted the ban, even the association (FIPAG) is ready to announce the lifting [of the ban] very soon.” He further stated that he no longer has issues with the actress after she submitted an apology letter last month. “To me I don’t have any problem with Yvonne Nelson,” he said, adding that “even my next job I'm working with her.” Socrate Sarfo, Public Relations Officer for FIPAG told myjoyonline.com Monday that the association met on the issue last week Thursday but did not arrive at any conclusion and wondered how sections of the media were concluding that the ban had been lifted. Abdul Salam But Abdul Salam was quick to rebut that statement, saying “It is official, we are just waiting for the announcement to be made so I’m sure maybe this week or next week they (FIPAG) may announce the lifting.” He also tried playing down reports that the actress’ ban may be extended, saying “I don’t think so, I am expecting even this week for them to announce the lifting of the ban.” Insisting that there are no more issues between the association and the actress, the movie producer explained that, “She (Yvonne Nelson) sent a letter to FIPAG and they went through the letter and they said they were ok with it,” stating further that, “when I received the letter, I contacted the association, I said since she has apologized they have to lift the ban.”

Source: myjoyonline.com

Vodafone 4Site TV Music Video Awards Launched…Opens For Submission

The third edition of the Vodafone 4Site TV Music Video Awards was officially launched on Tuesday July 19, 2011 at the Conference Hall of Golden Tulip Hotel. Vodafone Ghana in partnership with 4SYTE TV has officially declared video submissions open for the much awaited 2011 Music Video Awards.

The revelation comes after months of speculation and excitement following the Vodafone-4SYTE partnership sealed in March, which has been expected to take 4SYTE events to new heights by delivering unmatched high quality experience, synonymous with the Vodafone Brand. The VMA’s, billed as the most thrilling in the country will accept submissions from music videos within the November 2010 to September 2011 period.

Prospective nominees can now submit their music videos via DVD or CD formats at 4 SYTE TV in addition to nomination forms currently available at the entertainment powerhouse. The categories for this year are: best African act in a video, best high life video, best storyline in a video, best male video, best reggae video, discovery of the year, best group in a video, best choreography in a video, best special effects in a video, best photography, best gospel video, best collaboration in a video, best female video, best hip life video, best cinematography, best overall video, best editing and best directing.
Submissions close in September 2011 and will be reviewed by a highly skilled and impressive judging panel, who has garnered a wealth of experience between them.

Abraham Ohene Djan, producer, director and CEO of OM Studios who has over ten years of experience in the broadcast television industry in West Africa and is synonymous with videos such as Trigmatic’s ‘My Jolley,’ will feature on the judging panel as will Ivan Quashigah, CEO of Farmhouse productions.

Ivan Quashigah is a multi-talented filmmaker with 12 years of experience in Advertising and Marketing and winner of over 15 local and international film awards including the prestigious Pan African Film Festival (FESPACO – OUAGADOUGOU ’93) award for Best Short Feature in the Video Category. Ramesh Jai, CEO of Apex Advertising, widely known for its creative and innovative commercials will also feature on the panel. The judges will consider location, costumes, storyline, direction and other factors, in a quest to reward the best quality and innovative music videos in Ghana.

Nominees will be treated to an exclusive ‘nominee’s bash’ in Accra and Kumasi, following the disclosure of the official Award winners for this year will benefit from an extensive range of the latest 3G devices and will also receive cash prizes. A new twist this year will see an expansion in prize winners for the editing, direction, special effects and photography categories to include not only artistes but those involved behind the scenes as well. Commenting on the opening of submissions, Carmen Bruce-Annan, Head of Corporate Communications at Vodafone Ghana remarked that, ‘The VMA’s have challenged Ghanaian music producers to deliver innovative videos by making use of cutting edge technology.

While our partnership with 4SYTE offers an exciting platform to promote contemporary Ghanaian music videos which we are very excited about, it is also befitting that we should be involved as we are the key pioneers of cutting edge technology in Ghana. This is a great opportunity to showcase the powerful combination of technology and entertainment, and judging by what we have seen so far this year, we are confident that the quality of music videos this year will be outstanding and hence very competitive.’

Vodafone Ghana signed an exclusive three year contract with 4SYTE studios, an all-round entertainment powerhouse, to sponsor all 4SYTE TV and 4SYTE events. The contract gives Vodafone Ghana the rights to the popular 4SYTE TV show on TV3 and eTV Ghana, 4SYTE Video Music Awards and all events associated with the event as well as other 4SYTE events including the hugely popular Celebrity Bash. Nominations for the Video Music Awards close in September 2011.

Actress Stella Damasus Grabs Mouth Watering Deal In Ghana

STELLA DAMASUS

Talented actress Stella Damasus arrived Accra, Ghana on Thursday, July 14, 2011, to sign a mouth watering deal.

According to sources, “details of the deal is still shrouded in secrecy but it’s huge and involves a lot of money and is about campaign on women empowerment.

She was expected to be back in Nigeria on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.

The actress is sitting on the details of this deal because she recently talked too much and lost a mouth watering hair deal.

We shall keep you posted as event unfold.


Source: Nigeriafilms.com

Leave Akosua Puni Alone – Stephen Appiah

Akosua puni,Stephen Appiah & Essien

The disparaging remarks that greeted Michael Essien's fresh knee injury has stirred ex-Black Stars captain Steven Appiah to slam the critics. “Leave Akosua alone! For all you know, what has happened to Essien has nothing to do with her. In life, situations like this can happen to anyone, Appiah said in a post-MTN FA Cup trophy tour presentation. To Appiah, the Pure persona boss (Akosua), manager of the Chelsea star, has done so much by way of managing the player and running the Michael Essien Foundation and should be commended rather than criticized. “The lady has been doing a lot for Essien, running his foundation and other stuffs. I think her critics are not being fair,” Appiah added. Placing himself in Essien’s shoes, he lamented, “I have been there before an I know how it feels like when it comes to surgeries. The rehab is something else, it is a very unpleasant situation, Appiah added. He however pointed that Essien is a strong character and has what it takes to go through it. Few days ago, Essien injured his knee during a presentation preparatory exercise which would keep him out of action for six months. And the Chelsea star’s injury, the third in a space of less than two years, has generated intense rumours among the sporting populace, with some attributing the injury to his association with Akosua Puni, whom they claim is jinxed.

Source: daily guide

Van Vicker To Arrest Imposters On Facebook

VAN VICKER

Social networking has taken centre stage in the country lately and causing lots of havoc to the masses out there. However, the advantages some of these networks bring to their users can never be downplayed as well. Multi-talented actor Van Vicker who is not on face book and twitter complained on the extent at which people go to soil his hard earned reputation all in the name of social networking. Our findings show that the Ghanaian actor has about twenty three names registered with his identity and image on face book. In a chat with the Globacom network (GLO) ambassador (Van Vicker) he revealed to us that “I just don’t get it. But why should these (fraudsters) guys ask for money from other people in my name? I’m not on face book and twitter” he yelled. When asked how he plans to clamp down these fraudsters, the chief executive officer of the Van Vicker foundation and Sky + Orange replied. “I’ve sent out a team to investigate all these and hopefully, we will get all those involved in these God forsaken acts. It’s just a matter of time and I believe all will end well”. He added

Source: nigeriafilms.com

I'll Arrest Nana Boroo - SK Blinks

NANA BOROO

Singer cum rap artiste SK Blinks has sworn he will ensure that copyright laws of Ghana deal with ‘Ahayede’ crooner Nana Boroo following a fresh disagreement between the two over Boroo’s malaria song.

The singer’s management has stated categorically that it will ensure Nana Boroo gets arrested, sent to court and imprisoned for at least 3years.

News-One broke the story that Boroo included Blink’s voice in his new song for a malaria project without his (Blink) consent. Blink threatened to go to court last week Monday, but no lawsuit has been heard of so far.

Meanwhile, reports say Boroo is currently cruising in America and perhaps that could be the reason why the law suit has delayed. SK Blinks told Happy Fm on Saturday that he has forgiven Boroo for ‘stealing’ the Ahayede song however; he wanted answers to why his voice was used on the new malaria song without his permission.

Manager David Sylvester said on the show that they made contact with somebody from Boroo’s camp (name withheld) to meet with his management to find a lasting solution to the problem at stake.

However, he warned that Boroo has not done the right thing so his management will make sure that they deal with him to serve as a deterrent to others.


Source: d-Guide

I Hate Prison Life - Shaka Zulu

SHAKA ZULU

Shaka Zulu, the TV star who got arrested in September 2010 for an alleged armed robbery, is still standing trial before the courts of law and has spoken about his experience in prison.

Shaka has pleaded not guilty to the charge and is currently on remand at the Nsawam Prisons.His manager, Felix Akpor, told News-One about how the artiste is coping in prison. Felix said Shaka has become a very unhappy person who feels neglected by his friends and even some relatives. “He feels greatly neglected and dumped by the very people who hailed him and celebrated his fame.

To a very large extent, it is only his wife who visits him and sends him food and other essentials. Anytime I talk to him, he tells me how he hates prison life, yet is grateful to God it happened because it has taught him a lot of things about life.

“Even at the courts, nothing much is happening and the case continues to see one postponement after another. Shaka is not a very happy person and always says he hates prison life. The fact that his closest friends have abandoned him also saddens his heart a lot.

Life is hard for him and he always talks about the day he would be released. He asks me if his friends would visit him at home when he is released eventually and he asks this question with tears in his eyes,” Felix stated. “So far, it is only the wife who visits him because all others have neglected him but I believe his plea of not guilty and I know he would come out soon,” Felix noted.
News-One also learnt that Shaka’s two children are currently out of school due to financial reasons and his wife, Theresa, is also unemployed.

Theresa Cotey, wife of Shaka, told News-One in an interview last February that life had become very difficult for her as a single parent.

Speaking in the Ga language, Theresa noted: “How much profit can I get from the oranges I sell by the roadside? I use the same profit to feed the family and also feed my husband in cells. I am not complaining that I am sending him food but I do not have the means.”
She said apart from the difficult situation she was going through, the shame of having her husband in prison was also wearing her down.
Theresa disclosed that she got married to Shaka Zula some eight years ago. She said he was by then training as a professional boxer with Accra Star High but branched into showbiz because he was not getting a manager to promote his boxing career.

Shaka Zulu’s real name is Richard Cobbia and many Ghanaians fell in love with him after he played the role of Shaka Zulu in the video clip of 4×4’s hit track, ‘Fresh One’. He became even more popular when he started appearing in a TV commercial for Tigo. He was arrested in September last year with two others on suspicion of armed robbery.

Source: A News-One Exclusive

Castro Denies Secret Marriage

castro & wife

Castro the Destroyer, who got married last year, has denied reports that he secretly got married to his Canada-based Ghanaian girl, Awura Abena, at the Roman Catholic Church at Akim Swedru in the Eastern region.

Castro told 'Beatwaves' during a visit to the Daily Guide office in Accra, that a lot of personalities in the showbiz industry, including friends and family members, were invited to witness his marriage ceremony which according to him, was announced in the media, adding, “How can this be secret when a lot of people were invited to witness the ceremony. It is not a secret thing I did”.

Castro is one of the finest breed of musicians from the west who has been a real showstopper at several live concerts in the country and beyond.

The hiplife artiste, known in real life as Theophilus Tagoe, denied allegations that a journalist with one of the showbiz newspapers was threatened and even prevented from taking pictures at the ceremony.
“No journalist was prevented from taking pictures. I know some of the journalists who witnessed the ceremony. Nobody threatened them or stopped them from performing their professional duties as far as I am concerned,” he lamented.

According to reports, the security at the ceremony was tight to the extent that one could not even use his or her phone to capture anything.

Before he launched his maiden album in 2003, Castro had featured on hip-life group 4×4’s hit track ‘Sikletele’, which officially introduced him into the local music scene. Just like his current album, ‘Sradinam’, in no time became one of the favourite hits for many Ghanaians.

Later, he proved his superiority when he featured on the beat maker, J-Q of Q-Lex promotion’s compilation which also featured great rappers like, Buk Bak, 4X4, Pop Skinny. From there, with Okra, Obrafour, Kwaw Kese, Dogo and others, they came out with ‘execution diary’ under the execution record label.


Source: George Clifford Owusu 

Yvonne Nelson’s Ban Maybe Extended – Socrate Sarfo

YVONNE NELSON

The Public Relations Officer of the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG), Socrate Sarfo has said contrary to reports that his outfit has lifted the ban placed on actress Yvonne Nelson, he maintained that the ban was still in place. The actress was given a one year ban by the body which was supposed to end in October 2011. Socrate Safo told myjoyonline.com Monday that FIPAG met on the issue last week Thursday but did not arrive at any conclusion and does not know why the media is drawing its own conclusion on the issue. He however disclosed that Yvonne Nelson’s apology letter which she sent to FIPAG in June prompted that meeting and FIPAG will be meeting again tomorrow to see if a final decision could be taken on the matter. The decision making body of FIPAG comprises Marketers, Distributors and Producers in Accra and Kumasi. He explained that if a group disagrees with a particular decision of the body, FIPAG does not implement that decision, noting that all the different groups under FIPAG would have to agree before any decision is implemented. Socrate Safo disclosed to myjoyonline.com that there are talks of even extending Yvonne Nelson’s ban as certain members of FIPAG say her conduct and remorse do not reflect someone who is truly sorry for her actions. He hinted that Tuesday’s meeting will be the decision making meeting as to whether the ban should be lifted or extended.

Source: JFM

Dele Momode Set To Float Ovation T.V

Otunba Dele Momodu

Otunba Dele Momodu, the presidential aspirant and brain behind popular celebrity publication Ovation Magazine wants to float a television station of his own.

Sources revealed that Dele Momodu intends to achieve his dream by starting off with a syndicated television programme with the name ‘Ovation on T.V.’

The concept is expected to transform into a full fledge television station later on.
Congrats Sir.

Source: nigeriafilms.com 

VIP To Launch New Single Live On 5 Radio Stations

LAZZY, PRODIGAL & PROMZY

The most consistent hiplife group VIP (Vision In Progress) is about to make history as far as their music career is concern. All is set for the Nima based trio, who are already preparing to outdoor their seventh album, to release an exclusive single from their upcoming album. Come Friday July 22, 2011, the “Ahomka wom” hit makers will release their new single titled “CHANGE POSITION” live on five topmost radio stations in Accra; Peace FM, Okay FM, Joy FM, Adom FM and Hitz FM simultaneously on the drive time programs of the respective stations on the same day. The group revealed this in an exclusive interview with Peacefmonline.com over the weekend. Asked how all three of them can be at five different radio stations to release the single at the same time, Lazzy(real name: Abdul Hamid Ibrahim) the tallest among the group replied, "we want to heighten the surprise element so we won't disclose how we intend doing it; people should just be in an expectant mood and hold their breath till Friday". Another member of the group, Prodigal (Joseph Nana Ofori) the man with the deepest voice among the trio said “This is very dear to us. We have had several hit songs in the past but trust me this song will blow the minds of listeners. We know our fans out there are expecting another bang from us and we have a lot of that on our new album. I really don’t want to talk much about the new single people should just listen to any of these radio stations on Friday”. Prodigal also disclosed that apart from the 5 confirmed radio stations, they are still in talks with 3 other radio stations to come on board to release the single on the said date. Asked why they have decided to do this on more than one radio station and why they chose radio instead of other available mediums, Promzy (real name Emmanuel Ababio) the main rapper in the group and “the man with the cat eyes” said “Well, we believe radio is the most accessible medium in Ghana and we really want the song to reach every corner so we want to seize the attention of listeners of the various radio stations at that particular time to hear the song for the first time. After that all the other radio stations will have their copies”. This will be the third single from VIP’s upcoming album title: 7/11(Seven-Eleven) after they released “SHE BE MY TASTE” and “KISS ME QUICK” earlier this year. The 15 track album which will be launched very soon, is expected to feature different artistes from Ghana and other parts of the world. After setting a record this year at Ghana Music Awards as the only artiste to have won the “Artiste of the Year” award twice, VIP is still making waves in music circles both in Ghana and abroad. They are expected to perform in UK, in the first week of August at the PARTY IN THE PARK event organized by Akwaaba Entertainment. They have also been nominated for the “Best Pan African Group” category in the Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA) 2011, coming off in America on Saturday 3, 2011. This year, some of the awards they have swept include Artiste of the Year and Hiplife/Hip-hop Artiste of the Year Ghana Music Awards 2011, Best Group, the best video in the 4syte Music Video Awards, Artiste of the year at the City People Awards in Nigeria and the Best Group at the Joy FM Nite with the stars.

Asamoah Gyan Suspends His Music Career

Ghana and Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan has put his burgeoning music career on hold to concentrate on football.This comes after two top former Ghana attackers expressed fears that his foray into the music industry will damage his chances of success in football. Gyan is heavily involved on the local music scene in his country, featuring in a number of hit songs. His latest duet with musician Castro – ‘Do the Dance’ – is climbing up the music charts. An earlier offering from the duo, called ‘African Girls’, is the song of choice for many in Ghana. But his frolics in the music industry did not go down well with legend Anthony Yeboah and Felix Aboagye which prompted his decision to bin it for now.“My two songs which have been top of the charts are okay for now. I have to concentrate on my football career,” Gyan said. “I have heard people saying ‘he should concentrate on his football career’. “But I am a very determined person with my job. Off the field I joke a lot but when it gets to work time I am fully concentrated.” Despite his relative success as a recording artist, two former Black Stars strikers are concerned that Gyan’s musical interest might affect his concentration on the job at hand. Former Leeds United and Hamburg goal machine Anthony Yeboah is one of several people in Ghana worried by the impact of Gyan’s music on his football. Yeboah has gone on record to say that Gyan should “put the music aside and concentrate on the football.” And that call has been echoed by former Ghana international Felix Aboagye. Gyan says he will not allow his work ethic to slip because winning trophies with club and country remains his ultimate aim.

Source: ghanasoccernet

Naija's 6 Richest Entertainers

TUFACE IDIBIA

A few decades ago, music was seen more as a passion than a profession. But not anymore. It has gone beyond passion and has become more than a vocation. In recent times, we see people actually going to school to study music.

It has become a career through which not only those who are deft in the art, but even the government can generate revenue. With endorsement deals, sales of compact discs, shows, etc some musicians earn a lot of money, and respect too. Many of them are role models to the younger generation. In no particular order, Life&Beat lists the top six players in the industry who have made a success of showbiz.

- Don Jazzy–Michael Enebeli, also known as Don Jazzy, is the founder of Mo’Hits. Reputed to be one of the best and most sought after producers, showbiz-savvy Nigerians don’t refer to him as a music producer but THE music producer. At age five, Don Jazzy already had eyes for the microphone, the music console and was always in the studio. He was a member of Good Morning Kids, a group created by his father. Don Jazzy is known for his business dexterity. Little wonder he successfully built Mo’Hits from scratch to become one of the biggest entertainment empires in the country. He recently signed a recording deal with international superstar, Kanye West – a move that not only boosted his reputation as an entertainer, but also his wealth.

- Tuface–Born Innocent Idibia, the former member of the band, Plantashun Boyz, is said to be among the richest artistes in the industry. With two platinum records in his kitty, Tuface is speculated to be worth about N550m. It comes as no surprise as he has had endorsement deals with brands like Guinness, which earned him N20m and Airtel, which earned him N22m this year. He was also said to have earned N30m from the producers of Phat Girls movie, and charges between N4m and N5m depending on the show. The artiste has invested heavily in real estate and stocks, where he earns big bucks. He once said he was set to recover all the wealth taken from Africa.

- BANKY W – Also known as Mr. Capable, Banky W has proved to Nigerians that he is capable of being among the richest entertainers in the industry. He makes the bulk of his wealth from gigs. He is said to charge between N2.5m and N3m per show and performs three to four times in a week. He is a brand ambassador of Estisalat, one of Nigeria’s telecommunications giants, where he featured in their popular commercial, 0809ja for life. He also featured in Coca Cola-Nigeria’s World Cup theme song and Microsoft’s Anti-cyber Crime Initiative. Banky W is an entrepreneur and has invested heavily in businesses that are fetching him good money. As a philanthropist, he founded the Mr. Capable Foundation, where he provides tuition fees for indigent and brilliant students.

- D’banj– Popularly known as the Kokomaster or Mr. Endowed, D’Banj is one artiste that has a penchant for making money. D’Banj certainly has a passion for business. Apart from music, Mr. Endowed has other businesses, which include Koko Mansion, a TV reality show, Koko Lounge, an upscale hangout in Lagos and UK, Koko Foundation, a charity and the recently-launched Koko Mobile under his label christened, Koko. The bulk of his money comes from endorsements – his endorsement deal with Globacom telecommunications cost N70m. He has a multimillion naira endorsement with an energy drink, Power Fist; a deal with the makers of Virgin Colour soft drink; and another multi-million naira deal with a popular jeweller. He has a deal running into millions with Chris Aire, as the face of his watches and another one with UAC Foods. He collects between N5m and N7m as performance fee for local gigs; $80,000 to $150,000 for African shows; £40,000 to £60,000 for UK shows; and $50,000 to $60,000 for American shows. Like his boss, Don Jazzy, D’banj also bagged a recording deal with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music; this will not only boost his career, but also the fee he attracts. D’Banj once said, “I work hard so that money, awards, endorsements, bookings and kokolets chase me.”

source:NIGERIAFILMS.COM

Alex picks Luclay and Karen as forerunners for Big Brother bucks!

Ghanaian Big Brother Amplified housemate, Alex Biney popularly known as ‘Bomaye’ has arrived in Ghana after his 70-day stay in the hit reality TV series. The just evicted housemate at a press conference in Accra revealed that he sees Nigeria’s Karen and South Africa’s Luclay to be at the forefront of the race for the double $200,000 cash prize.

“Karen and Lucay are at the forefront. If that’s the case, then by all means they should take it. However I don’t like to judge whoever should take the money just because two people are at the forefront. It’s the last stretch of the game and you got to bear in mind that it is a game and its entertainment. So basically it is whoever that keeps us entertained and glued to the television till the very last day that deserves the money. And if it means that Karen and Luclay are doing just that then of course Kudos to them,” says Alex.

Alex still remains evasive about his true feelings for fellow housemates Miss P and Weza but wasn’t shy to admit that of all the kisses he enjoyed while in the Big Brother House, the best was from the sexy Angolan, Weza. “I definitely think that the kiss Weza and I shared was more passionate. She came into the house with animosity between her and Millicent so she came in with a strategy to kind of seduce me or get me away from Millicent but we connected on a different level. We started to see each other differently and that kiss made it a little more emotional for the both of us but definitely it was a good kiss.”

‘The ladies’ man’, Alex said he expected to be put up for eviction the week he was evicted because of the drama between him, Weza and Miss P but added that he didn’t fully understand that he would be leaving because he had not prepared himself mentally to leave the house at that point. Comparing his strategy with that of Nic, he commented: “I really don’t know Nic’s strategy however I wasn’t playing these girls. I went into the house with the intention of being personable, being myself and being likeable by the house. I judged the viewership on how I saw the house, if the house liked me then I knew that the viewers liked me. It worked for a long time until certain emotions got crossed and eventually it played a factor in me leaving the house. I never played any of the girls; I was genuine and connected with all of them.”

Alex in spite of being tagged as a typical ladies’ man said that he grew up in a family of strong women that taught him to respect women and so that informed him to restrain his relationship with the girls in the Big Brother House. He said it would be easy for a man to have sex in such a situation and he would only be referred to as a player and not criticized much for his behaviour by society while a woman would be tagged as a slut and chastised by the public if she applied herself to a similar behavior, especially in the African setting. He therefore protected the girls in the house as a sign of his respect for woman and he hopes that he set some standards for African men to follow and value African women.

Describing the Big Brother experience, Alex said he loved the entire experience although it came with its ups and down. He said he wished that the cameras in the house could be less obvious to housemates so that they would be less aware of their actions and be more real and spontaneous. He implied that the likes of Hanni, Sharon O and Wendal are not as strong and entertaining as the others but admitted that by the nature of the game, the strong characters are put in the limelight and the disadvantage is that they are put up for eviction by people who see them as a threat.

Moving forward, Alex is hopeful that the experience would open up several opportunities for him, particularly in the world of showbiz and fashion. He added that he has plans for setting up his own fashion business from his experience with Phat Farm in the US. He will also be using his new celebrity status to support environmental campaigns including the fight against malaria and the promotion of good sanitation via Team Alex, a group that was formed by friends and fans to whip up support for his Big Brother Amplified campaign.

Alex was presented with a DStv Mobile enabled Nokia handset with one year free subscription from DStv Mobile Ghana. There will also be an eviction party for Alex at fellow Ghanaian Big Brother housemate, Confidence Haugen’s popular Aphrodisiac Nightclub on Saturday, July 16.

Big Brother Amplified star, Alex hits on Nadia Buari on national TV

ALEX                      NADIA

Just a few days after arriving in Ghana from his 70-day stay in the Big Brother Amplified reality TV show, Alex Biney also known as Bomaye has carried his ladies’ man reputation to a new level when he hit on Ghanaian star actress, Nadia Buari on TV3’s Diva Show, Saturday morning.

A viewer sent in a text message suggesting Nadia and Alex would be good together as a couple. Alex replied “I Think so too”, attracting a smile from the beautiful actress. He added that he thinks Nadia likes dark chocolate guys since she dated Michael Essien in the past, thus making him (Alex) a perfect candidate for Nadia.

Nadia and Alex were both guests on the Diva Show and several points in their double interview, the host picked on signs that Alex was checking Nadia out. At some stage, the host, Nana Aba Anamuah even had to ask Alex to stop staring at Nadia’s legs.

When Alex was asked whether Nadia could do well in the Big Brother house, he replied that Nadia just had to smile and Big Brother would declare her the winner. Corny? Wait there is more! Alex added that he had watched a lot of Nadia Buari movies including ‘Beyonce’ and was smitten by Nadia’s smile in posters.

“I’m blushing literally”, Nadia replied

Meanwhile it appears Ghanaian would love to see a relationship between Alex and the sexy Angolan housemate, Weza. Some viewers requested that Alex should invite Weza over to Ghana so they can continue their relationship from the Big Brother House.

Sleek Magazine launches in Ghana with a Chris Attoh and Confidence cover for mid-July

Sleek Weekly, a Nigerian lifestyle and entertainment magazine has launched its operations in Ghana which would see more content from the country in the publication, which is circulated in 27 other African countries as well as the UK, Canada and US.

The mid-July edition which is expected to hit the shelves on Tuesday, July 19 focuses on Ghana’s biggest talent exports with Ghanaian sex symbol, TV personality and actor Chris Attoh as the main star on the cover. Joining him is the controversial, and out spoken owner of Aphrodisiac Nightclub and evicted housemate in the ongoing Big Brother Amplified reality TV show, Confidence Haugen.

Other features in the latest edition include a celebrity battle between football stars JJ Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu; interior designer Keisha Umoren; hot events across Africa; entertainment gist, among others.

According to Symon Adeji, CEO and strategic director of Sleek Media International, the magazine hopes to catch this consumer wave by becoming the first pan African weekly fashion and lifestyle magazine. He said the magazine would use a multi-level marketing strategy for all of Africa, and would operate virtual offices in Angola, Kenya, South Africa and Ghana. It would also establish sales points in these countries.

“We believe in taking big risks as the compensation equals the risk. However, we are operating on the timetable of our business expansion strategyOur projected readership for SleekWeekly is 850,000 copies within 10 months,” Adeji said.

SleekWeekly was first published as Sleek, a bi-monthly magazine, in 2005. It was revamped in 2009 and became a weekly in November last year. It now provides 44 glossy pages of lifestyle content, focusing on high-end luxury services and products. Adeji says it links “the artistry of Africa with the creativity of the West in a manner that has never been done before.”

Sleek Media International is a publishing, media consulting and PR Company, based in Lagos and New York, with an expansion plan rooted in a realization that there was a huge interest in Nigeria across Africa, partly because of the vibrant music scene and also because of Nollywood’s success in making films for the masses.

“We discovered that the rest of Africa wants to know what is going on in Nigeria,” Adeji said. He also referred to the rise of the middle class as another factor influencing the decision to move beyond Nigeria.

D-Black and Dee Moneey Collaborate With Lil Wayne's Label

D BLACK

Ghanaian hiphop act and BRT Awards nominee, D-Black has been dropping hints of possible collaborations with US rap stars on his Twitter page since visiting the US for the BET Awards and staying after to record with Ghanaian Billboard topping international music producer, Coptic among other things.

It appears that the rapper and his Black Avenue Muzik (B.A.M) label is connecting with Lil Wayne's Young Money Cash Money (YMCMB) label after both parties met up in L.A during the BET Awards. D-Black recently tweeted about the YMCMB/B.A.M connection and his label's youngest signee, Dee Moneey collaborating with Young Money’s Lil Chuckee. This collaboration between the youngest artists on both labels will be a follow up to Dee Moneey's smash first single, "Kpokpo O Body".

The B.A.M and Young Money Crew were spotted on the set of D-Black / Dee Moneey "Team Spirit" video shoot in Los Angeles where Lil Chuckee and Dee Moneey spoke about their new collaboration a music video in the works.

Black Avenue Muzik is surely connecting in various ways than one as D-Black is also set to drop a YMCMB Collaboration soon. Could it be with Drake, Mack Maine, Cory Gunz, Nicki Minaj or even Lil Wayne himself? It is also rumoured that D-Black and Dee Moneey are working with David Guetta on dance versions of some of their songs. In other related news, the music video for Dee Moneey's ‘Kpokpo O Body’ is set to drop next month.

source:AMEYAW DEBRAH