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Co-founder of Afro Nation, SMADE has donated assorted items to the Teshie Children’s Home as part of his birthday celebration. The items which were donated under The SMADE Foundation brand, included drinks, water, bags of rice, toiletries, biscuits and cash. Addressing the staff and children of the Home, SMADE explained that celebrating his birthday with less privileged children has been a long standing tradition for him. “I do this every year. Although I am not home, doing this in Ghana is not any different; the feeling is the same”. He further noted “Being with the children today helped me to realise that we need to be grateful even for the little things. Being in the position to help others is something I will never take for granted”. Receiving the items on behalf of the Home, Mrs Janet Parker, Owner of the Home expressed gratitude to The SMADE Foundation for the kind gesture. The delighted looking children also sung a birthday song for SMADE.

The Rap Dacta, Okyeame Kwame has received tonnes of commendation after putting up an epic performance at the 2019 Decemba 2 Rememba Concert. A lot of people who attended the programme or watched on television have expressed their joy at Okyeame's stagecraft at the Citi FM and Citi TV event which was held at the Fantasy Dome in Accra. Clad in his locally designed outfit, he performed a repertoire of his songs, with the support of the Afro Harmony band. Okyeame did songs like Woso, Faithful, M’asan Aba, Kokooko, One Gallon, among others. He also invited on stage the former President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bice ‘Obour’ Osei Kuffour to perform ‘Killing the Game’ with him. His energy level and interaction with the audience was one that typical of a real showman and performer. He is already being touted as the best performer at the event. Other artistes that performed at the concert are Kofi Kinaata, Fameye, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Kelvynboy, Praye, Adina, Tulenkey, Dop

Waterfront Development has thrown its weight behind Afro Nation Festival. According to a statement published on their website, the teams from Waterfront Development and Afro Nation reached an amicable agreement on the AfroNation 2019 Festival after a closed door meeting. The statement said Afro Nation Ghana has presented Waterfront Development with their security and event plans to Waterfront Development’s satisfaction. Consequently, “Waterfront Development will withdraw its legal action against AfroNation and wishes them well”, the statement added. Afro Nation the biggest urban music festival brand in the world starts from 27th to 30 December at the stunning Laboma beach.

A new communication app developed by a Ghanaian company was unveiled during a recent ceremony in Accra. Hosted by Citi TV’s Dziffa Ametam at the Holiday Inn Hotel, it saw Mr. Jonathan Lamptey, the Chief Executive Officer of Comsys Ghana Limited speak about the benefits of ‘NkomoTalk’ app to users. “The app doesn’t require a change of home number to make or receive calls when users travel around the world. Also, users can send SMS to phone users globally,” shared Mr. Lamptey. “Free phone calls, instant messaging, video calls and sharing of documents, voice messages, files and photos options are also available when users join the growing numbers of persons signed onto the app.” He encouraged the use of the app to connect with friends, family and business partners in real time via a free and secure connection through group chats, video and voice conferences in real time. Users are guaranteed secure and private conversations because of the app’s built-in end-to-end encryption.

Telecom giants, Vodafone Ghana has expressed its commitment to build a robust network that will constantly bring smiles on the faces of its numerous subscribers across the country. This, they will do, by investing in more cell sites in different parts of the country in order to propel its 4G spectrum that was launched earlier this year. This was disclosed by the Director of Corporate Communications at Vodafone Ghana, Gayheart Mensah at a press soiree for media men and bloggers in Accra. He said the company is planning to add 100 more cell sites to their current infrastructure in the upcoming year. Mr. Mensah disclosed that the earlier challenges the network faced after the launch of the 4G technology have been adequately worked on.

Ama Amponsah, the 2018 winner of Ghana’s Next Super Model has been featured in the December edition of Sapphire Emerald magazine on the back cover as the Diamond Story – a ‘Super Model’. Ama Amponsah had a one-on-one interview with the Sapphire Emerald magazine team to shed more light on her modelling profession. “Sapphire Emerald magazine is an iconic magazine, so to get a feature in it was a dream come true,” Ama said. Ama Amponsah has cat walked at shows in Paris, Nigeria, Portugal, Amsterdam, Ghana and Amsterdam with world-class designers including Diana Pinto, Smocky world and Kingsley Ushie. 2019 is not yet over but Vanessa Henderson of Van Miller International has made her an International Brand Ambassador for Van Millers. Ama will be partnering with Van Miller International to release her 2020 projects such as helping to grow Ama’s vision to help children dropouts to stay in school. Together they will help to raise monies through the fashion shows in the

Christmas always has elements that put you in the festive mood from Jose Feliciano’s Feliz Navidad to Mariah Carey’s ‘All I want for Christmas is you’. Here in Ghana, Piccadilly’s Gem biscuits and Ghana’s happiest event Ice Cream Fair might just make it among the host of Christmas elements the festive season is known for. This year, Ice Cream Fair is the ultimate festive event for the whole family. Billed as Ghana’s happiest event, this year’s fair is giving ice cream lovers the chance to really have fun, and what better way than to have fun with your favorite celebrity. A host of celebrities in addition to JoeyB, Kofi Mole, La Meme Gang and DJ Vyrusky will be at Ice Cream Fair to enjoy games and activities such as mini golf, mini bowling, jenga, karaoke, balloon pop and other exciting activities with you.  Yes! You might scream, enough with the barricades and watching artistes perform. It’s time to get interactive. It’s time you got the opportunity to really meet the celebritie

RIDE ON Ghana, Accra’s citywide shuttle service, embarks on its inaugural ride in preparation for the 2019 year end events. As with annual trends, Ghana receives thousands of holiday makers and returnees for an end-of-year climax. The season’s calendar of events is decorated with an excess of 180 public and private, highly attractive events. In line with supporting the Year of Return activities and influx of visitors to Accra, RIDE ON (Gh) offers dusk-till-dawn shuttle services from 6pm to 6am, commencing Friday, December 20, 2019. During this season, and with a focus on high traffic areas, the service aims to provide over 15,000 rides to both business and leisure commuters. RIDE ON (Gh)’s mission is to service commuters and students, event organizers and patrons, holiday makers and resident families with assured ground transportation that is safe, comfortable and convenient. Through this, patrons contribute to the reduction of drunk-driving and road accidents as a resu

Eden Tree, the leading producer and distributor of high –end fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs in Ghana, has opened the doors of its ultramodern and state of the art production site to some members of the Ghanaian media. On site, the media was taken through critical production procedures and enlightened on what it entails to produce and package quality produce for consumers. As an indigenous company, Eden Tree has been in existence for over 20 years with the vision to become the market leader in the agro-processing of packaged fresh fruits, herbs, vegetables, and ready to eat packaged fruits, salad and fresh fruit juice in Ghana.  The company aims to create a brand profile and a corporate culture of quality in the food service industry and carve a niche to build a profitable business, create employment and contribute to poverty reduction in Ghana.

Afrochella is in a few weeks ohhh! No dulling at all. This year’s event will be epic and Visa is offering extra awoof to make it even sweeter. Now in its third year, Afrochella is a one-day festival in Accra, Ghana, celebrating Africa’s diverse culture, from cuisine to contemporary art, as well as the works of vibrant African creatives and entrepreneurs. This year’s edition is happening live at the El Wak Stadium on December 28 and starts from 12:00pm. Guess what? Visa is giving Card Holders an opportunity to rekindle the African spirit and experience excellence at the Afrochella festival. All you have to do is purchase your event tickets with a Visa card and get 5% off instantly! How cool is that? Even cooler is the fact that, with Visa, payment security is guaranteed so get going with the tickets.

The Ghana International Oscar Selection Committee will hold its annual submission workshop on the theme; International Oscar Submissions: Language, Film Styles, Campaigns and Requirements. The workshop will hold on the 18th of December at the ATIC Hall, opposite Afrikiko Gardens, with a 9am start time and will include panel discussions, networking and a screening of an International Oscar nominated film. The workshop facilitators will include cinematographers, Sound Designers and Movie campaign strategists. The workshop is intended to equip filmmakers with submission requirements, reaching technical requirement goals and navigating the world of campaigning to get films seen by mainstream movie audiences and Oscar voters. The keynote speaker will be the Honorable Minister for Tourism and Culture Mrs Barbara Oteng Gyasi. In September 2019, the Ghana International Oscar Committee selected Kwabena Gyansah’s Azali to represent Ghana at the 92nd Academy Awards.

Over the past 20 years, Eden Tree, a leading producer and distributor of high-end fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs in Ghana has promoted healthy eating habits in the country by producing, packaging, and supplying high quality vegetables, fruits, herbs, and ready to eat packaged fruits, salad and fresh fruit juice to the Ghanaian market. Since its inception in 1997, the company has grown products with both consumer’s health, safety and environmental sustainability in mind. With its purchase of over 30 tons of monthly produce from farmers, Eden Tree has supported over 150 small holder farmers in overcoming technical and commercial barriers in the course of their operations. Managing Director and Founder of Eden Tree, Ms. Catherine Krobo Edusei said: “Our products come from our own farms in the Volta and Eastern regions of Ghana and from a unique list of exceptionally trained out growers and farmers. We combine our over 20 years of experience with the expertise of leading local and i

Hollard Ghana with its subsidiaries Hollard Life Assurance and Hollard Insurance have partnered with Oil Marketing Company Vivo Energy to have sales points at selected Shell and welcome shops across the country. The initiative which has been approved by the National Insurance Commission christened ‘Hollard-on-the-go’ will provide a one stop shop for insurance with insurance booths that will be manned by Hollard business executives. Shell shops at Adjiringanor, Airport City, Asokwa, Kasoa Amanfrom, Koforidua Highway, Kwadaso, Legon, Old Amakom, Tema Meridian, University of Ghana, and Western Bypass will be the first to have the insurance booths. According to the company, customers who visit are guaranteed professional service with a full range of financial services including issuance of insurance policies and materials, receiving of customer premiums, making claims payments and taking customer complaints.

An African fashion-art event dubbed “Fashion Connect Africa” (FCA) has been launched in Accra at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel on Monday as part of events lined up for 2019 Year of Return program. The FCA is aimed at promoting the African creative spirit, exposure for both Ghanaian and the African Fashion industry players. It also seeks to bring together global fashion players and the indigenous African fashion industry on the same platform to share ideas, solutions and find a way forward for the industry. Slated  for December 30 at the Movenpick Hotel in Accra, the main event promises to debut as one of the most monumental events in Ghana’s fashion industry history, a unique and glamorous convergence that will bring together decision makers, socialites, diplomats, fashion stakeholders, enthusiasts, music lovers, celebrities and members of the diaspora community.  Top model Victoria Michaels who was unveiled as the face of FCA in an address expressed  optimism about African fashion

MultiChoice Ghana, the leading video entertainment company in Ghana has launched a battery of self-service platforms to assist customer better manage their DStv and GOtv service during the festivities. Making the announcement, Managing Director of MultiChoice Ghana Cecil Sunkwa-Mills said “we anticipate an increase in traffic to our contact centres for reconnections, upgrades and resets amongst others. The introduction of these self-service platforms are designed to improve customer user experience and allow our customers to be able to share more quality time with the people they love the most. With the WhatsApp self-service, DStv subscribers can now upgrade their subscriptions, fix error codes, make payments and even rent Box Office movies, all by themselves! The WhatsApp self-service guarantees minimal wait time and low hassle as it provides an easy-to-use, convenient way of communicating in a format that customers are already comfortable with. It enables DStv to quickly and direc

 As part of this year’s farmers day celebration, Ghanaian musician, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has presented items worth GHC150,000 to the District Chief Executive of the Amansie West District Assembly, Hon. Nii Larteh Ollenu as prize package for all winning farmers in the district. Handing over the items, Shatta Wale was full of praises for farmers across the world. “Farming is important because it provides food and jobs for the population. As a country, I think it is time we embrace industrial farming which provides a large amount of food at a relatively low cost and hugely contributes to the industrial development of the country. More jobs will be created for the youth and more people which will help solve the unemployment situation in the county”, he stated. The event which was held at the Big Park Hotel located at Mpatuam was attended by Nana Asamoah Tia II, Chief of Mpatuam, Hon. Joseph Albert Quarm, Member of Parliament for the Manso Nkwanta Con

As highly publicized, Ghana is the perfect destination, especially for the now famous ‘Year of Return’ movement that is estimated to see the mega flock of persons from the diaspora visiting the Motherland. There are a plethora of events lined up for the festivities, some listed on the official calendar for ‘Year of Return’ while some are not. ‘Jungle Fever – Party in the Woodlands’ is presented by TRIBVL Africa, a fast-rising Events Company, well noted for other high profile engagements in Ghana. The concept, quite different from many seen in the country - will see an assemblage of young, vibrant, freaky folks gather in the illuminated environs of the Legon Botanical Gardens (Woodlands)  on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 to jam to varied music, served by some of the most-sought-after DJs in the terrain. The convivial ambience of the natural elements of the garden would be embellished with fireworks, water works and interesting art installations. All sort of African dishes and drinks, domest

Actors Yvonne Nelson and Prince David Osei were out in the streets of Accra on Monday to market Fix Us, a new movie by YN Productions about the challenges actors put up with. Directed by Pascal Amanfo, the movie tells the story of three young ladies who take on a journey of faith and fate. When Naadie (Yvonne Nelson), Chioma (Yvonne Okoro) and Jaya (Alexandra Amon) run into each other at an audition, they are bound by their common dream to be movie stars and form a friendship that can hardly be broken. But when their dreams are eventually actualized, they soon realise that they want even something more from life. Something more that money cannot buy. Something more that fame cannot give. Something more that they must find for themselves. It stars Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Okoro, Prince David Osei, Michelle Attoh and Nigeria’s Mofe Duncan.

Organisers of the 6th agrofood & plastprintpack West Africa tradeshow have echoed their commitment to provide opportunities for manufacturers in Ghana to connect and tap into global networks so they can upgrade technology and machinery. Managing Director of fairtrade Messe, Paul Marz said the tradeshow, slated from 10th -12th December at the Accra International Conference Centre Grand Arena which focuses on food processing, Agrofood, packaging, printing, plastics will have exhibitors from 17 countries.  The exhibitors come from Belgium, China, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Italy, Jordan, Morocco, Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tunisia And Turkey. Topics to be discussed include: Food Processing, Value Chain Market Analysis, African Continental Free Trade Agreement – Challenge Or Opportunity For The Food And Packaging Sector?-, and Financing Your Business: Where To Go And Who To Approach? Others are Agrofood and Packaging Facing the 21st Century:

There are different APPs doing a whole lot of things, but there is an APP from the stables of ELORM FOLI's company, E K Brand Consult, called the SYDEHASSLE – which was created from their need to reach more clients quickly within the shortest possible time. The brain behind this IT-revolutionary idea is a nerd at heart, blessed with a wife who understands the importance of allowing him to isolate himself whenever important milestones have to be reached. We caught up with the usually reclusive entrepreneur to find out more about his latest app. Welcoming us to the apartment he shares with his wife in the quiet neighborhood of Cantonments, Accra, we were struck by the jovial enthusiasm with which he discussed ideas which belied the unassuming nature we first encountered. Elorm was fortunate enough to be raised in a typical middle-classed Ghanaian household where the values of hard work, education, integrity and respect were ingrained in him by his parents. His father was an airlin

Citi FM and Citi TV, the organisers of the official Christmas party, Decemba 2 Rememba (#D2R2019) are girding up for this year’s event. This year’s Decemba 2 Rememba, will be held at the Fantasy Dome at Trade Fair in Accra on December 24, 2019. Being the Year of Return, the 2019 Decemba 2 Rememba will also provide recreation to visitors who would be in the country for the celebration. Tickets are selling for GHc150 (Regular), GHc250 (VIP) and GHc300 (VIP with tables). Unlike previous years, tickets for this year’s events are being sold through short codes.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vodafone Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai, has been adjudged the best CEO in telecoms at the Industry CEO Awards, held over the weekend. The awards event, which was based on 100 per cent public votes and delivered through SMS, is an annual event aimed at identifying and publicly recognising the most outstanding Chief Executives across a wide range of sectors. Commenting on the award, Patricia said: "It is truly delightful to be acknowledged. I thank Ghanaians for recognising my commitment towards innovation and transformation. This award really reflects the tremendous work of our dedicated employees and senior management, who have been supportive and remarkable; as well as the great products, and quality network delivery over the period.

Viva Group is a family-owned fashion and lifestyle business, operating two retail stores in Accra; Viva Boutique and Viva Concept store. The Viva stores are known as one of Accra’s most valued luxury shopping destinations; with over thirty years’ experience in the world of fashion. The Viva Group was founded by Mrs. Dorothy Bruce Adjetey, a seasoned fashion guru and working alongside,her daughter Mrs. Sacha Okoh, one of Ghana’s foremost fashion experts. Viva concept store is an Afro-chic Cosmopolitan store carrying a selection of contemporary international and African brands from fashion, beauty, decor, art and lifestyle. It covers a space for art installations, in-store events and collaborations. It prides itself on a current trend, quality and individuality. The idea, behind this creation, was to bring together international and African talented brands under the same roof. This allows you to experience both worlds and also, to encourage and help local brands produce at an in

Ghanaian international fashion model, motivational speaker and youth mentor; Miss Araba Sey has been unveiled as an Ambassador for the Ghana Beach Soccer Sanitation Campaign. A brief unveiling ceremony took place at the Oasis Beach Resort, Cape Coast on Saturday, 30th November 2019 after a morning clean up followed by a sanitation and environmental awareness workshop. The multiple award winning model, Araba Sey expressed her delight at the Ambassadorship, describing it as call to duty which she would approach with all seriousness, passion and dedication. Since 2011 when the first ever Ghana Beach Soccer League kicked off, officials and players of registered clubs have been actively involved in community sanitation exercises in line with the association’s “Communities Engagement Policy” (CEP).

The Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd, has presented the CBG Financial Journalist of the Year award to Mr Maxwell Akalaare Adombila of the Graphic Communications Group at the 24th Ghana Journalists Association awards night in Accra. The winner of the category “Best Business, Finance and Economic Reporting Journalist of the year was rewarded with a special plaque. Speaking on the award, Deputy Managing Director of CBG in charge of Operations, Thairu Ndungu, said “The category, titled ‘CBG Financial Journalist of the Year’ aims to encourage and drive innovation within the financial sector”. Congratulating the 2018 Best Business, Finance and Economic Reporting Journalist Maxwell Akalaare Adombila, the Deputy Managing Director of CBG said, “Economic reporting plays a significant role in economic development and it is therefore important we find ways to encourage and strengthen Journalists’ contributions.

The Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) and SyPhics Studios, an innovative multimedia firm that specializes in events have launched the third edition of AfroFEST at the TMA office in Tema. AfroFest is a 7-day festival that seeks to unite with local stakeholders, celebrate and showcase the rich Ghanaian culture and put Tema and Ghana on the map of cultural excellence. Across the Diaspora and the world at large, Ghana has been known for its vibrancy through fashion, cuisine and music. AfroFest is a display of all the beauty that Ghana has to offer and above all, a platform to unite us and be proud of our African roots. The event will be organized by the Tema Metropolitan Assembly under the auspices of the Mayor (Metropolitan Chief Executive), Mr Felix Mensah Nii Anang-La and managed by SyPhics Studios Limited in collaboration with Renegades Africa, 4SYTE TV, and a consortium of young talented men with varied experiences in events management. Speaking at the event, The Tema

Highlife songstress and ‘All Night Long’ hit-maker Vanessa Nice has appreciated and acknowledged her music lovers and Ghanaians for recognizing her talent. According to the multi-talented singer, Ghanaians are gradually accepting her music which she sees as a sign of bigger things to come. Vanessa was on the Starr Drive show on Starr FM to promote her new single featuring Kuami Eugene. When asked about how 2019 has been for her she said “it’s all by grace, and I feel it’s a rightful time for me as well. Through everything that has evolved with my music I’ve come to a place I feel like I’m being recognized and accepted gradually in Ghana.” “Recently I had two nominations at the 4syte music video awards meaning by grace I’m being accepted and being recognized,” she added. On her she balances school and music she said “It’s quite tedious. But I just balance both of them. I have friends that update me and I catch up.”

UK Grime trailblazer Wiley was named as the latest headliner in the Fifth Wave of Performers for the Africa debut of Afro Nation. The “Boasty” rapper joins previously announced A-list stars; BurnaBoy, D’banj, Davido, Wizkid, 6LACK, Shatta Wale, Stonebowy and Alkaline. The 5th wave has artistes such as “Yes I Do” songstress, Becca, Nigeria’s Seyi Shay and the “Mad Over You” hit maker; Runtown. In addition, British rapper Sneakbo will be lighting up the shores of the Gold coast with his repertoire. Afro Nation the biggest urban music beach festival brand in the world will climax the “Year Of Return” celebrations in Accra with spectacular production and entertainment experience from over 30 acts during the 4 days. Festival tickets are still on sale at www.afronationghana.com for both general access and VIP. Day Passes for selected days are on sale at all First National Bank branches in Accra.

Julian Appiah known in showbiz as Julian Darksta, a Ghanaian-United Kingdom based Afro-beats and dancehall artiste whose music is  making a great impact  in the international Afro-beat and UK Afro swing scenes is one of the talented  artistes  who was billed to perform at the ‘Shake a leg with the stars’ on November 23, 2019. The event which was held at Timber Gardens 161 London RD, had other great talents based in UK and Ghana like; NGB,Charlie O, Larry Harry, Atumpan, Anda DaRida, Safo NP, K Rhymes, Shango, Taxman Waxy, Sonni Bali, Ephraim, Zafonic, Enoch Music, Vickz, MK, Ghanaboyz and a host of other great arts. Darksta, who doubles as a business man and recently released his fifth single dubbed, ‘Summer Time’ thrilled the fans with awesome performance. He performed ‘Talk talk’, ‘Anytime’, ‘Bad Ronaldo’,  and ‘ Summertime’ which was composed for all the party lovers who want to jam to some great tunes.  It was produced by K’Adu, and featured a great talent called Demzo.

 Deputy Managing Director of Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), Thairu Ndungu has revealed that it is imperative for Ghana to take advantage of exports of goods and services since it contributes more than 35% of Ghana GDP. “Exports contribute more than 35% of our GDP and it is very critical to the stability of the Ghana Cedi, hence the urge to spearhead the discussion on how to develop initiatives and activities that offer collaborative support and partnership with exporters in Ghana. CBG is committed to facilitating National Development and the first step is to fervently support Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana,” he said. Thairu Ndungu said this when speaking at an export forum which brought together various exporters, export facilitation institutions and stakeholders to explore opportunities in International trade, in a bid to improve Ghana’s Export Trade. The one-day Exporters Forum organised by CBG brought together representatives from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ghana

Ghanaian celebrities, Funny Face, Caroline and Serwaa Amihere have taken to social media to thank Pepsodent Ghana for transforming the life of a young boy called Christian Baah. Christian was suffering from a benign tumor known as Fibromyxoma, an aggressive condition that led to the swelling and deforming of his face. The condition made it impossible for little Christian to do simple every day activities like speaking, eating, smiling and even breathing. He became withdrawn as he could not socialize with children his own age. With no financial help coming in, the parents were desperate for a helping hand to save their son.  Pepsodent, through its #EverySmileMatters brand communication mandate decided to ease the pain of this little boy by paying the cost of his full surgery. The decision to cover the bill for the surgery is part of Pepsodent’s World Oral Health Day (WOHD) campaign which was marked earlier this year. The case was referred to Pepsodent by the Ghana Dental Association.

Shito, the word for pepper in Ga, a Ghanaian language from Accra, the capital Of Ghana, is widely used as the name for the hot black pepper sauce ubiquitous in Ghanaian cuisines, and Chaana Shito has come to complement and improve food taste. Currently in Ghana almost every house hold has their special procedure of preparing ‘Shito’, but at the end it is the taste that matters. According to  Chaana foods limited producers of Chaana shito, there are many brands of Shito ready to be sold, but for taste, affordability and health benefits, Chaana  Shito should be the choice. Whilst the word for pepper is different for each of the Ghanaian native languages, ‘shitor din’, commonly called ‘shito’, is serve with rice, Banku, Gari, Kenkey, yam, plantain and other local meals. Speaking to Chaana foods limited, producers of Chaana Shito’, their target audience are clients who yearn for hygienic, tasty, affordable and safe packaging.

Founders of 500horses, a strategy management and Identity Alliance Agency, will on Friday December 27, 2019 launch the ‘Touch Down festival’ in Accra, Ghana. According to founders of the agency, Yussuf Yanni, Ornella Poncia, and Mark Deku, the launch will be a day of celebration as influencers, tastemakers, the global community, and artists from all over the Diaspora will join to commemorate the Year of Return, four hundred years since the first slave ships left Ghana during the transatlantic slave trade. 500horses in partnership with TRACE TV will present a day of festivities, a summit dubbed, ‘Dreams of a Modern Africa’ at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel followed by a launch party later that evening at Plot7. In a release copied to us, the summit will include a series of panels exploring various topics including arts & entertainment in and around the continent, mental health in the global Black community, and the rise of the digital industry in Africa. The panel discussions will be

Ghana’s music heavyweights, Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Medikal, Becca, Eno, Dj Vyrusky, and Eddy Blay are set to grace the stage alongside Cardi B at the first edition of the Livespot X Festival.  The impressive Ghanaian side is complemented by exciting Nigerian stars such as Patoranking , Tiwa Savage , Seyi Shay, and Darey. The festival is a first of its kind event which is a fusion of incredible live performances; music, impressive lighting, special acts, and immersive experiences, all rolled into one high-octane event which promises to deliver an unprecedented level of quality which Livespot360 is known for. Speaking on the line-up of music acts, the Chief Creative Director, Livespot360, Dare Art Alade, had this to say, “Ghanaians are known to enjoy great music and the last few years have seen the country become one of the major hubs for some great music events. We wanted to give fans a chance to meet the queen of hip-hop, but it would not be complete without our impres

Ticket sales for Afro Nation Ghana, Africa’s biggest urban music festival, to be hosted in Accra on the stunning Laboma beach from December 27-30th, continues at selected physical outlets and online.  Festival-goers are advised to take note of the following ticket categories for their entertainment packed festival experience. Day Split Tickets The Day-split ticket is one-day access to the main festival area designed purposely for individuals who would want to have a feel of the event on specific days only. Selling at GHS 150, the Day Split ticket can be purchased from any of the following six First National Bank branches across the host city Accra; Achimota Mall, Junction Mall, Accra Mall, Accra Financial Center, West Hills Mall, Tema Comm 11 (GIAAN Towers) and Makola. General Admission Tickets The standard general admission tickets gives festival- goers four-day access to the main area at the festival grounds and can be purchased only online on the Afro Nation Ghan

Fast-rising musician Dhamie has been confirmed to join Dancehall maestro Stonebwoy, hiplife sensation Quamina MP, Kelvyn Boy, Dope Nation, DJ Lord and Kasapa FM’s DJ Kobo to thrill fans at Live FM’s campus concert ‘campus dey pap’ Other musicians billed to perform at the Accra Technical University show include Guru, Mr Drew, S3fa and Timelezz. This edition of the weekly concert is dubbed “Skanka” as the ‘Ololo’ hit-maker Stonebwoy is the headline act. Dhamie has promised to excite patrons with sizzling performances of his two successful singles released this year ‘bless the boy’ and ‘awon boys’ featuring Kwesi Arthur. The artiste is currently working on his first E.P to be released early next year.

After two exciting editions, Ghana’s most refreshing Music Awards event 3Music Awards returns in March 2020. The third 3Music Awards will cement the scheme’s unique positioning in the entertainment space. Fresh from a board retreat at the Volta Hotel in Akosombo where new members were coopted and structural changes made, the stage is set for what is expected to be a grand celebration of Ghanaian music and talent. Leading the drive is the #PowerOf3 campaign, a marketing communication initiative that celebrates the third-year milestone of the event as well as asserts the three major strands that underpins its success and influence. Organizers 3Music Networks say #3MusicAwards20 will be executed to deliver an enhanced experience across three stands with a focus on THE MUSIC. THE FANS. THE IMPACT. The event they explain, seeks to reward creative arts excellence and social impact.

Events and Logistics Hub in collaboration with NMJ Ghana has launched the 2nd edition of the Gold Coast Excellence Awards (GCEA), which is scheduled to come off in March 2020. The GCEA is an award scheme created to honor the most outstanding achievements of professionals in their field. The awards scheme takes an extensive look at the most remarkable examples of expertise in Ghana, with categories that cover various sectors from Agriculture to Automobile. The GCEA’s core mission is to develop innovation and excellence in people and the industries in Ghana, to further their role in society. The event seeks to influence Ghanaian industries for great criterions as well as shed light on individuals and firms by celebrating them. The maiden edition was held on the 23rd of March, 2019 at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, where over 40 individuals and companies in Ghana were honored. Over 2000 individuals and firms were also nominated in various categories.

Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC, Ghana’s only total beverage company has today launched another National Consumer Promotion that will see a guaranteed GHS 1.5 million worth of airtime given awayto consumers across the country for their continuous loyalty and support. Dubbed “Link Up”,the promo will reward consumers with instant airtime worth GHS5.00 which includes a bonus of Ghs2.50 airtime valid for 7 days, after buying any 3 of the selected drinks from the Guinness Ghana portfolio of beverages. The selected beverages are Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Orijin and ABC Golden Lager Beer. Speaking at the launch, Samuel Dery, Marketing Manager, Stouts, Adult Premium and Non-Alcoholic Drinks (APNADS) and Ready-to-drink (RTD) for Guinness Ghana said: “Unforgettable nights start with a “Link Up”. Therefore, three of our key beverages have linked up to enable you “Link Up” with your squad. At Guinness Ghana, we want to make the life of our consumers more fun.

The 6th West Africa International Trade Show on Agriculture, Food Processing, Plastics, Printing and Packaging will be held on 10th to 12th December, 2019 at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). This year’s edition of agrofood and plastprintpack West Africa 2019 is all set for growth and will set a record by presenting seven country pavilions from China, Flanders/Belgium, Germany, Morocco, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka and Turkey. Organized by the German trade show specialist fairtrade Messe , the show will be complemented by a high-level conference program on the Food processing value chain, Finance and Packaging. The show is supported by strong institutions including AHK Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana, DLG German Agricultural Society, Embassies of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Turkey to Ghana, Flanders Investment and Trade, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Hortifresh by the Netherlands Gover

It will be a gathering of African and International music Intellects, professionals and enthusiasts at the annual Africa Music Business Summit (AMBS) organized as part of lined-up events in celebration of the 6th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA slated for Friday, November 22, 2019 at the Fantasia Hall, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 8:30a.m to 4:30p.m, where discussions on the music business in Africa will be brought to bare. Discussions will be centered around the topic ‘Music Business in Africa: Connecting Borderless Talents’ .  A cross-section of leading minds from around the world will connect and interact on global musical issues and topic of trends in the music and culture industry while creating a platform for engaging and networking in an atmosphere where potentials present in the African music industry and ways to harness its socio-economic gains is critically analysed. On the panel of discussion are some of Africa’s seasoned and accomplishe

Two year-old Christian Baah, now has smiles restored to face after undergoing surgery to remove a benign tumor from his mouth, which had swollen and deformed his face. The surgery was facilitated by the Pepsodent toothpaste brand. Hailing from Mankessim in the Central region, Christian had lived with the benign tumor since turning one. The condition made him unable to smile, often inflicting pain whenever he ate, spoke or breathed. Little Christian could also not socialize as a result of his condition. The surgery was performed by doctors of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department in Accra. Pepsodent has a long standing relationship with the Ghana Dental Association (GDA), and as part of the brand’s sustainable living agenda, Pepsodent partnered the GDA to undertake this surgical operation. An elated mother, Salamatu Ansah, shared her joy with Pepsodent for restoring her son’s smile and bringing happiness to her family.

Africa Magic has announced that entries are now being accepted for the seventh edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Entries open Wednesday, 13 November and close Friday, 13 December 2019. Following the announcement today, Managing Director, MultiChoice Ghana, Cecil Sunkwa Mills has urged film & television series producers in Ghana to submit entries. The AMVCAs were created to celebrate the contribution of African filmmakers, actors and technicians in the success of the continent’s film and television industry. Following in the successes of previous editions, preparations are now underway for the seventh edition scheduled for March 2020. Managing Director, MultiChoice Ghana, Cecil Sunkwa Mills, urged film producers and Production Houses in Ghana to submit entries for the 7th AMVCA’s. He added “in the last calendar year several Ghanaian productions have been showcased at various film festivals around the world receiving great reviews.

Ogilvy Africa has named Vikas Mehta as its new Chief Executive Officer. He takes over from Mathieu Plassard who is moving to Ogilvy South Africa in a new role. Until his appointment, Vikas was the CEO of Mullen Lintas, in India. He will take on this new role effective December 2019, said Bharat Thakrar, CEO of WPP-Scangroup which owns the Ogilvy Africa Agency Network. “Vikas has the right combination of leadership, people and technology skills to continue to scale Ogilvy Africa to even greater heights. This is something he has demonstrated extraordinarily well over the years as proven by his career track record of 15 years in various agency leadership roles across Asia-Pacific markets including Singapore and Vietnam,” said Thakrar. He said the agency has confidence in Vikas’s ability to be an outstanding, collaborative leader, and most importantly a remarkable brand partner for clients. A strategist by training, Vikas has experience spanning managing units across disciplines includi

The “Ghanaians Against Child Abuse (GACA)” campaign conceptualized by Ogilvy Ghana and executed in partnership with the Government of Ghana and UNICEF has been ranked at position 11 out of the top 40 global PR campaigns at the recently held SABRE Awards in Washington, USA. The campaign beat over 5,000 entries submitted globally to the prestigious SABRE Awards competition which identifies and rewards the best communication and PR campaigns. Regional Managing Director, Ogilvy Africa, Akua Owusu-Nartey said: “We are humbled yet proud. This award reflects our commitment to driving meaningful change through the work we do. The UNICEF campaign gave us an opportunity to empower communities with knowledge and begin to shape a new narrative - we appreciate this client immensely”. GACA is a social drive that seeks to eradicate the acceptance of any social and cultural practices that exploit children or have negative consequences on them. So far, a total of five million people have been engage

Celebrated actress, Yvonne Nelson’s YN Productions is set to release  a new movie titled, Fix Us. It will premiere at the Silverbird Cinemas at the Accra Mall on December 6 from 7pm. Directed by Pascal Amanfo, the movie stars some of Africa’s most influential actors including Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Okoro, Prince David Osei, Michelle Attoh and Nigeria’s Mofe Duncan. The rest include, former Big Brother Naija housemate Tobi Bakre, Jessica Williams, Belinda Dzatta and Ivorian actress, Alexandra Amon. It also features Hajia4real and musician, Irene Logan who are starring in a movie for the first time. Fix Us tells the story three young ladies who take on a journey of faith and fate. When Naadie (Yvonne Nelson), Chioma (Yvonne Okoro) and Jaya (Alexandra Amon) run into each other at an audition, they are bound by their common dream to be movie stars and form a friendship that can hardly be broken.

American news-based pay television channel owned by AT&T's Warner Media, CNN, recently released a list of 19 places to visit in the world with Ghana ranked number 4 and described as one of the most peaceful countries in the world with some of the most diverse tourist attractions. In September 2018, Ghana's President, Nana Akufo-Addo, declared and formally launched the “Year of Return, Ghana 2019” for Africans in the Diaspora, giving fresh impetus to the quest to unite Africans on the continent with their brothers and sisters in the diaspora. The “Year of Return” celebration marks 400 years since the first enslaved Africans arrived in North America. After the announcement of this campaign, there has been a record rise in the number of people visiting Ghana including several high profiled persons. In an interaction with Tourism Entrepreneur and Marketing Communications expert, Ms. Cassandra Obiri, she highlighted the importance of the “Year of Return” which i

The highly anticipated 2019 edition of the African Academy Movie Awards (AMAA) is set to hold on the 27th day of October.  AMAA is the leading, most glamorous films awards event recognizing and rewarding creativity in African filmmaking. AMAA has consistently for 14 years facilitated the convergence and celebration of African movie stars – actors, directors, cinematographers, Media personnels and other professionals invested in the art of filmmaking. The details of the 2019 edition of the award ceremony which has been held across locations in Africa throughout the years are as follows: Date: SUNDAY, 27TH OF OCTOBER, 2019.

The Federal Government has promised its full support for the successful hosting of the 2019 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), as the country prepares to host the glamorous event in Lagos 20-23 November 2019, with the theme: ''Feel Africa''. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the promise in a statement in Lagos on Sunday. ''When you look at the All Africa Music Awards, it's one of the biggest awards for the music industry in Africa, and what government has done in the past is to provide the enabling environment for the awards to take place. ''We provided support services for AFRIMA, we gave them the backing they need and I think it's on record that the AFRIMA editions that have been held in Nigeria have been among the most successful.

It is becoming obvious that no one can match top model, Victoria Michaels, when it also comes to runway mileage this season. She keeps doing amazingly well on major and international fashion platforms. One of such shows is the just ended spring and summer season of African Fashion International (AFI) Fashion Week in South Africa. She was among top fashion models that brought life to the AFI Fashion Week. She had the honor of showcasing designs by top designers including David Tlale, whose works for the night have been described as “meaningful”. The flamboyant designer paid homage to his biggest muse and late mother, Joyce Tlale, naming his SS20 collection “Joyce” Tlale’s. His presentation began with fun and colourful pieces, drawing inspiration from his ‘Heritage Month’ collaboration with Tastic Rice, as well as the rich and vibrant cultures found in South Africa. Visuals and images of Victoria on the runway during David Tlale’s showcase have been generating a lot of attention on so