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Accra Academy, winners of 2015 Vodafone Icons High School Edition, have bagged a prestigious prize at the Vodafone Freezone International Musical Contest held in Volkswagen Arena in Istanbul, Turkey.  The competition, which brought together a collection of young musical talent, hosted 30 bands from countries including Ghana, Malta, Iceland, India and Macedonia. The band from Ghana’s Accra Academy High School won the prestigious ‘Best International Performance & Colourful band’ out of the three awards in the international category. Their ‘Pata Pata’ cover song received overwhelming cheers as the audience perceived the genre to be unique and their performance energetic. Commenting, Agnes Emefa Essah, Marketing Director at Vodafone Ghana said: “Our overall strategy of leading the way in Ghana’s Music and entertainment industry has been confirmed by the countless success stories we have chalked with the introduction of Vodafone Icons. 

Loggy Entertainment – Organizers of Okyeame Kwame Small Small Music Tour, July Fiesta, Easter Monday Bash at Muuston etc, is once again about to do what they are best noted for by staging a mega Beach bash on 1st July at the Muuston Beach Resort. The holiday event dubbed “Stonebwoy And Friends Beach Bash” is obviously going to be headlined by the BET Award winner, Stonebwoy. Recently, he had a shut down performance when he shared the same stage with Alkaline in the Gambia. The Stonebwoy and Friends Beach bash is also going to witness performance from top artistes in the industry. The whole idea is to give fans and patrons the opportunity to really come close and experience the new touch of Stonebwoy since he has been out of Ghana for some time now and also to make your republic day a very memorable one.

Ghanaian Hollywood Actor Kwame Boateng, the oldest of The K Brothers, best known for his hilarious comedic genius in television shows such as “The Office”, ” Everybody Hates Chris” and “Workaholics” has launched his hilarious new comedy series teaser called “The Plug”. The show was created, executive produced, directed and co-written by the multi talented Mr. Boateng. The teaser features exciting star studded cameo appearances from Justin Bieber, Drake, Bryan Cranston and many others. Inspired in part by Kwame’s real Hollywood story, the show follows a young Los Angeles native who lives somewhat of a double life. By day, he is a struggling, up and coming actor who lives with his parents. By night, he is a shot caller sought after by the biggest celebrities in the world, who call on him for everything from personal advice to finding out about the hottest nightlife activities. “The Plug” was born when I started documenting my daily life of auditions, meetings and my nigh...

 Hundreds of women from all walks of life joined the number one entertainment television Viasat1 and its partners in a walk dubbed ‘Power Walk ‘’ to crown their Mother’s Month celebration and create awareness on cervical cancer. The initiative was to educate women on the need for early screening and also adopt best lifestyle choices to prevent cervical cancer and create atmosphere for networking. The event, which was the final phase of activities to mark Viasat1’s Mother’s Month, saw women of all ages taking part in the walk and health screening. Nana Ekua Asanteba Mensah of Viasat1 News, and Kokui Selormey and Jessica Opare Saforo of This Morning and Celebrity Fanzone, respectively, actively took part in the walk. Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women in Ghana, and Ghana’s mortality rate is among the highest in the world. These rates have been rapidly increasing in contrast to the decreasing cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates in...

The Golden Movie Awards seeks to honor outstanding achievement in the African television, and film industries and is administered by the expert in the film & Television industry on the African continent .The event will be managed and organized by NMJ GHANA, SELECTION AND NOMINATION COMMITTEE The selection committee shall be made up of key industry players and non-industry players With the exception of the Grand Jury, the Members of the selection committee shall be kept secret to forestall lobbying and all forms of malpractices. Any member of the committee who reveals his/her status in the selection and nomination committee shall be relieved of the position if there is empirical evidence to support allegation. Categorization : Golden Actor/Actress  Best performance by an Actor or Actress in a Leading Role is presented in recognition of an actor/actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a Movie//Short Film role for the period under considerati...

The Musicians Union of Ghana would like to congratulate the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) on the occasion of its successful Annual General Meeting which took place in Kumasi on Thursday. MUSIGA would like to applaud the Board, management and staff of the organization for the diligent work you have done over the past year since the election of your board. We at MUSIGA have been monitoring your progress since you were inducted into office after your election and would like to register our appreciation for the work you are doing. As you are aware, the bulk of Ghamro members are musicians who belong to the fold of the Musicians Union of Ghana therefore your progress is a source of joy to us since it means the interests of our members are being catered for. Your AGM brought together your members from across the country to deliberate over the operations of the organization and reviewed the audited accounts of the organization and discussed other pertinent issues of ...

From 2009 to now, each year Globe Productions educates and entertains over 3, 000 people with its quality, life touching and family oriented stage plays.  This number has grown over the years. Last year a total of 8,000 patrons watched our 3 exciting and hilarious plays namely What Can Come Can Come, Divorce or Suicide and Thank God for Idiots.  The growing interest of people and the positive impact of our plays on them have necessitated and motivated Globe and its playwright Latif Abubakar to continue with the tri annual plays. This year's tri annual plays begin with a humor laden, music infused and dance electrifying stage play dubbed Mallams and Pastors. It's a story of a power drunk presidential candidate who tries to manage the stress of wining political power in an election year alongside overturning a deadly prophecy by one powerful man of God. In the process of doing that he employs a house boy who later dramatically reveals secretes which changed th...

Riohs Originate in collaboration with Alliance Française and Exopa Model Agency presents “Joie De Vivre: The Graduation” – a 3 and half -hours live art fashion design graduation, red carpet and runway show. The night is a beautiful blend of opera, poetry and live music and promises a lively runway artistry communicating unique lifestyle and the desire for self–expression under the sizzling theme: “Modern”. Some of Ghana's best runaway models will exhibit various designs from graduates of Riohs Originate. These uniquely cut and stitched patterns stylized into cutting-edge costumes making trips on the runway will be accompanied by beautiful Opera, poetry and live music. The event is directed by Richard Ohene Sika – a celebrity fashion design instructor, singer, poet and talents manager at Riohs Originate. 

Big Events Ghana, organizers of the prestigious Radio & Television Personality (RTP) Awards, in conjunction with Flight Center International, a Travel & Tour Agency – promised the top three winners of the 2015 edition of the scheme, a trip to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Two of the winning three radio and TV personalities, Patrice Amegashie (Viasat 1 TV) and Kwame Adinkra (Atinka FM) made the trip to Dubai earlier this week. The two made the trip together with the CEO of Big Events Ghana, Prince Mackay and spent a week in the city, regarded to be one of the most beautiful and expensive cities in the world. Bola Ray, the other winner of the top prize was unable to make the trip due to his involvement with recent held Tigo ‘Ghana Meets Naija’ musical concert. The Radio & Television Personality Awards is one of the most prestigious awards in the country that seeks to extol excellence in the media landscape.

Vibrant afrobeats rapper, DopeLRB has finally released the music video for his hit new single, ‘Dab Now’ featuring Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Unsung finalist, Feli Nuna.  Shot on location at Natural day spa in East Legon, the  Lex McCarthy directed music video has crisp and exciting pictures and the unmissable dabbing by DopeLRB and his mates.      The release of ‘Dab Now’ breaks DopeLRB’s silence since his ‘Dreams Of Reality EP’ was released. The EP received over 20,000 listens on soundcloud at the end of 2015. Born as Abdulzaahir Dundu in Ghana, DopeLRB had his primary and secondary school education in Nigeria before moving back home to acquire a degree in Psychology from the university of Ghana, Legon. He also holds Masters degree in Management & International business from Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom.

The African Union has unveiled the calendar of events of the 2016 All Africa Music Awards tagged AFRIMA 3.0 at the AUC-AFRIMA Joint Conference in Banjul, Gambia. The AUC-AFRIMA Conference was attended by officials of the African Union, AFRIMA 2015 winners, and stakeholders in the creative/ entertainment industry in Africa, media executives, and musical artistes. Formally declaring the activities of AFRIMA 2016 opened at the event, the Head of Culture, African Union Commission, Ms. Angela Martins posited that The African Union was pushing forward its developmental agenda and policies through the AFRIMA platform. The calendar of AFRIMA 3.0 was announced with a take-off date for submissions of entries for AFRIMA 2016 via the online platform on www.afrima.org. The submission of entries for the 2016 edition of the awards starts on Monday, May 30 and closes Saturday, July 30, 2016. The President and Executive Producer of AFRIMA, Mr. Mike Dada, urged all artistes, managers,...

FOX Networks Group (FNG) and MultiChoice Africa today announced that from 1 June, DStv Compact subscribers will be able to enjoy the global entertainment channel, FOX (DStv channel 125) on their bouquet. FOX channel is a premier entertainment channel that prides itself with bringing ‘The Best, First’, with award winning, ground-breaking and critically acclaimed programming. The move to DStv Compact will significantly increase FOX’s reach to a wider audience, creating new fans of its riveting entertainment in the African market. As part of MultiChoice’s ongoing efforts to add value to our subscribers’ viewing experience,  DStv Compact subscribers will now get to experience the thrilling and exclusive premieres of the best shows on FOX within hours of the United States broadcast at no extra cost!  The hot lineup includes the popular and powerful hit television drama, Empire in which Taraji P. Henson portrays the feisty ‘Cookie Lyon’ with flashy fashion sense and w...

Ace Ghanaian broadcaster Abeiku Santana who was recently appointed as one of Ghana’s tourism ambassadors has outlined his activities so far. The awareness sensitization on tourism this week has been fantastic with the people. We need to come to the point of realization that Tourism industry has the germ to turn our economy around if given the needed attention and push.  It's a shared responsibility. Thanks to everyone who is willing to raise the awareness. I began my activity this week with taxi drivers at the Kotoka International Airport, Accra. I continued to Kumasi and returned to Accra the same day.  I have been to the following media houses since Monday ; Hitz 103.9Fm Breakfast show, Pluzz 89.9Fm Breakfast Show, Citi 97.3fm Breakfast show, Adom TV News. 

  UK’s Trade Envoy to Ghana, MP Adam Afriyie was the special guest of honour at the 2nd edition of the GUBA Greenwich Expo which was a successful collaboration of entrepreneurship, promotion of trade and a unification of Africa and the UK. The 3 day expo which took place over the weekend from Friday 20th of May to Sunday 22nd of May 2016, operated under the theme of 'promoting African businesses in the UK'. During his speech at the seminar, Mr Afriyie said: "It is imperative that we collaborate in business as this guarantees success for all economies involved. The way forward for our two countries is to work together to provide an environment that enables businesses to thrive.” The Ghana Deputy Minister for Tourism Arts Culture, Hon. Dzifa Gomashie was also in attendance and she praised the efforts of GUBA in helping to bring Ghana made products to the forefront of the British mainstream markets. Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK - HE Victor Smith shared sen...

On this week’s episode of Lip Sync Battle Africa, popular Ghanaian actresses Joselyn Dumas and Funke Akindele will be putting aside their acting careers as they battle it out in MTV Base’s (DStv channel 322) epic lip syncing competition. Premiering on MTV Base on Saturday night at 5:00PM, will be filled with so much energy as the gorgeous “Jenifa” star and the Ghanaian beauty Dumas ignite the stage in their efforts to impress the studio audience. Commenting on her appearance in the upcoming episode, Funke Akindele remarked, “I’m sure people will be expecting to see a lot of ‘Jenifa’ inspired dance moves, but I have a lot more in store for my fans. I’m going to have fun bringing some real Nigerian flavour to the stage, and showing Joselyn Dumas that Nigerians are not just better at Jollof.” Ghanaian actress Joselyn Dumas added, “I was highly elated; when I found out I was going to be on Lip Sync Battle Africa and going up against Funke Akindele has proven to be exciting a...

Ace Nigerian music video director, Clarence Peters, according to latest information has been robbed of his production valuables and other belongings in Accra, Ghana. Reggie Rockstone of VVIP fame has confirmed the robbery incident to blaqsheepmmg.blogspot.com on Thursday morning and described it as unfortunate and a disgrace to Ghana. Clarence Peters who was in Ghana to work with VVIP and other artistes like Stonebwoy and Patoranking lost items including a hard drive which  contained rushes of VVIP’s upcoming video  with Patoranking and also works of Stonebwoy worth thousands of Ghana cedis.

Charly D premiered her brand new music on ETV’s Late Night Celebrity Show yesterday.  The video “BABY” is the gem’s first ever music video but second single from her forthcoming debut album. The song was produced and featured Qweci while the direction of the video was done by Kaay Difilmer. The presenter, Eddy Blay Jnr broke down during the interview about the plight of Charly’s street days. “Having experienced the hazard these kids go through on the street, management will be launching my foundation in October.  I need to go back to the street, not to hawk but to help see the talented ones through school.” She added. Viewers of the show seem to have enjoyed Charly D’s interview with Eddy Blay and asked if they could have copies of the interview including the BABY video. Well, below is the video you requested. Enjoy Baby by Charly D featuring Qweci.

Afua Ansah, winner of the 2016 Spelling Bee national contest in Ghana has made the top 45 finals of the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the USA.   The finalists were announced on Wednesday evening that,  plunging the 14-year-old  in the spotlight as the first Ghanaian to achieve that feat.  NBC26.com reports that in front of the stage, holding her Ghana flag, Afua politely answered questions from reporters after being crowned as Ghana’s first ever finalist. Afua is experiencing America for the first time, just as the Spelling Bee is experiencing a Ghanaian finalist for the first time. “It felt incredibly exciting, it was beyond my wildest dreams, to finally make it on my first try,” Afua said. “It has been quite intense because we have been working on the word list for quite some time.” Joined by friends, coaches and her sponsor, Afua relished the attention as her home nation will be watching and cheering her on. “I am feeling very proud to be doing ...

Ghanaian Hiplife recording group, Keche has finally released the much awaited music video to their hit single ‘Monica’ ft Edem. Nothing short of an archetypical Keche video, the flick which also features VRMG rapper is a classy pictorial with excellent camera angles. Visuals to the motion picture which was shot and directed by Snares Films depicts the duo in a colourful tunnel like set up.

Multiple award winning, BET Award nominated artist, Toya Delazy, is set to release her first single as an independent artist on 10 June 2016 both in the UK and South Africa titled, Nu High. Toya Delazy released the artwork online of a hand-drawn collage of what seems to be symbols of chemistry and love. Toya Delazy shows her musical diversity yet again with her single Nu High, which is produced by Wes My Meds and Troydon Murison who also worked on Toya Delazy’s Forbidden Fruit song that won Best International Song at the Out Music Awards in New York this past January. “I had a lot of fun creating Nu High. I’ve challenged myself musically with this single and it’s the first single I’m releasing on my own terms so it will always have special meaning to me. It’s humbling to have my first single as an independent artist being released in both the UK and South Africa. I can’t wait for the world to hear it!” shares Toya Delazy.

Ghana’s Rebecca Asamoah, winner of 2016 Miss Africa Continent, has been given a scholarship to read a Master’s programme of her choice at Monash University. Monash is one of the world’s best private universities with enviable reputation and it has campuses in Australia, South Africa and Malaysia. The scholarship is part of Rebecca’s prize package for winning Miss Africa Continent pageant in South Africa and it is to broaden her scope as a queen to impact lives on the African continent in diverse ways. She will become the first Ghanaian beauty queen to study at Monash University if she is done with whatever programme she chooses. The 24-year-old, who is also Miss Ghana 2015 second runner-up, made Ghana proud after beating 11 finalists drawn from an original list of 40 contestants from across the continent at the inaugural Miss Africa Continent pageant held at Johannesburg’s Gold Reef City casino on Saturday, April 30. She is the first woman in history to be crowne...

The 5th Annual Women4Africa Awards took place in the prestigious Kensington town hall in  London bringing together the biggest congregation of exceptional African Women from all over the continent in a night to celebrate and honour their amazing feats.  The awards which over the years has recognised women who have impacted their communities through their business and social enterprises this year selected Forbes Africa and Forbes Woman Africa correspondent, Peace Hyde to receive the special judges recognition award for her education consultancy and not for profit, Aim Higher Africa. From humble beginnings, Aim Higher Africa has grown from the streets of Accra to touching the lives of thousands of street children and youths across Africa. So far the charity has created over 300 small businesses for the youth and has reached over 2 million young students with its Ignite program which provides young entrepreneurs with the toolkit to create successful businesses.

Award winning South African sports broadcaster and MC, Carol Tshabalala, will be one of the hosts of the annual Premier Soccer League (PSL) Awards taking place on 30th May, 2016 at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. The annual PSL Awards is the biggest awards celebration in local football and will be broadcast live on SuperSport (SS4) and SABC 1 from 20:30. Carol Tshabalala has been hosting this prestigious awards ceremony for over a decade now and brings to the ceremony not only her unmatched knowledge and enthusiasm about soccer, but real insight about the PSL and their players. “It’s always such a privilege to be one of the hosts at the PSL Awards. It’s one of the biggest nights of many soccer players’ careers and to be able to share these moments with the players knowing what they have gone through over the past season is truly heart felt” expresses Carol Tshabalala. Carol Tshabalala has over the years proven why she is the undisputed First Lady of Sp...

As a writer and publicist, my job is to lurk and search for exclusive material that'd tickle and excite my readers. In February 2016, while a client visited from the UK, we paid a visit to a plush home-office in North Kanashie. During this visit we met Jay, the genius behind BlackLion Entertainment; an entertainment company that spreads through Jamaica, Germany, United Kingdom and Florida. Taking a tour through the building and hearing the sought of work that came out, made my jaws hang out; the production equipment seemed to be the best I'd seen, with lightening speed processing. A few weeks ago, I paid a visit to the studio and was left with shock again. "Night Wishes" was playing on the stereo and I was drifted away by the sound, the soul and the voice. It beat my expectations, even for a studio that produced a soundtrack for the hollywood dance blockbuster, Step Up. Mr. Jay had explained that "Night Wishes" is a soundtrack for a movie he's...

Artiste and Repertoire (A&R) manager and social media guru, Bizzle Osikoya revealed today via his Instagram page that; According to our Roc Nation sources, Jay Z, extremely impressed at Tiwa’s catalogue and profile, gave the go-ahead for the deal yesterday, put together by Roc Nation’s Briant Biggs and Shawn Pecas. So expect BIG things from Tiwa this year! Already, Tiwa is scheduled to perform at the Made in America Concert this September, whose headliner will be Rihanna. Maybe a collaboration between both artistes is in the offing? We can only wait and see. Roc Nation has offices in New York, London and Los Angeles, and is home to popular artistes such as Rihanna, Big Sean, DJ Khaled, among others.

Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari has been unveiled as a brand ambassador for the 2016 edition of Golden Movie Awards. The announcement was made on Tuesday evening at the launching ceremony for the award at the Tang Palace Hotel in Accra where nominations were also released. According to NMJ Ghana, organisers of the award, it believed in brand association, which is one of the fundamental drivers of Golden Movie Awards thematic values including resilience, transparency and service, embedded in the awards organization. It was therefore convinced that Nadia Buari is a strong and shining brand to associate with. Hence the decision to add her to the list of its ambassadors. However, the rest of the ambassadors were not mentioned at the ceremony. In her acceptance speech, Nadia indicated her readiness to work. However she said she was surprised to have made the list.

Multiple award winning clothing brand known for fusing African print to suit the western style, 101 Clothing, has been announced as the official designer for “My Turn”, an annual event, organized by Final Touch Entertainment which aims at raising awareness about Sickle Cell and Beta Thalassemia.  101 Clothing will showcase its latest collections – casual, beach and corporate wear at the event.   101 Clothing has in the past worked with Grammy award winning producer Jazzwad, award winning screen goddess Ama K Abeberese, Miss Great Britain United Nations Emily Blake and quite recently Hollywood actor, Abraham Attah among others.  Ludwig Henry Amponsah, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of 101 clothing has received several awards including Emerging designer at West Africa fahion Awards,Black MUA Best Male Designer 2015, Africa Youth Choice Awards 2015 and also a BEFFTA Awards nominee.

Ghanaian Hiplife legendary group VVIP which is made up of Abdul Hamidu Ibrahim (zeal) , Joseph Nana Ofori (Prodigal) and Reginald Yaw Asante Ossei (Reggie Rockstone) is set to release another big hit and video soon. A reliable source close to the ‘Skolom’ hit makers has confirmed to blaqsheepmmg.blogspot.com that the group is through with studio works with Nigerian dancehall act, Patoranking.  According to the source, video for the song was shot and directed by ace Nigerian video director, Clerence Peter. Per information made known to blaqsheepmmg.blogspot.com, the song which was produced by Tema-based sound engineer, Mix Masta Garzy, is titled ‘Alhaji’ and has an afro-beats feel. The single when released is tipped by our in-house music team as an instant banger just like ‘Dogo Yaro’, ‘Skolom’ and ‘Selfie’. The song will be a good contention for best collaboration at the 2017 Ghana Music awards, that is, if it falls within the year under review by the board. ...

Bello Edu will participate in the Rozay One Day Sale Pop Up Exhibition on Wednesday 25 May, 2016 at the Movënpick Ambassador Hotel from 8 AM- 8 PM GMT.  Amongst great deals, Bello Edu will retail its new collection of well tailored white blouses and plush skirts, which flirt with vibrant color and form.   Join us for a captivating Pop Up Shopping Experience, which will include light refreshments and styling tips. This is an event you do not want to miss.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, it is here, Ghana's first ever exciting and huge cake experience, THE CAKE FAIR. The date is set and it's officially July 30th, 2016. Your drooling for this one-day live indoor event dedicated to the world of baking and the art of cake decorating is far from over, lol. Ghana's first sweet experience is on and the venue could be at a location near you. So don't stop, explore the many photos and videos on our various social media platforms to learn more about the location and what the Cake Fair has to offer.  Cake Fair 2016, drool on--don't miss it!

Winner of the maiden edition of unique reality show ‘Live Inside And Win The Ride,’ Sarah Ayim can finally silence all her “haters” when she was officially presented with the brand new Renault Logan she lived in for 40 days. Sarah, 24, claims a lot of people thought the car was a myth since she was not seen driving it, even weeks after the show ended.  However Premium Motors have come out to explain that the car had to go through some maintenance and registration processes before being handed to the winner.  The presentation of the car was done at the premises of Happy FM at Asylum Down and aired live on e.TV Ghana. CEO of Premium Motors, Jihad Hijazi, said ‘’Premium motors was fully committed to the reality show and would not renege on its promise to deliver the car to the winner,’’ adding that ‘’we are going to continue to sponsor such exciting and innovative competitions as long as it positively influences the general public.’’ On why Premium Motors partn...

Celebrated actor Prince David Osei has expressed sincere sentiments concerning Rapper and Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2016 artist of the year winner, E.L’s performance at the Tigo Ghana Music Awards mega Concert which took place at the Accra International Conference Center last Saturday. Amidst the heavy rain, the event still took place without any difficulties and as early as 8-9pm the auditorium was already full, the only time i came in late. Goes to tell you how people have been anticipating the battle of the tribes. Everything looked to be in order and going great, no problems or whatsoever until E.L stormed the stage. The crowed were super excited and cheered him on as he did his intro performance behind the main stage. But just when he was finally set to hit the main stage, something drastic happened which baffled most people including the artist himself. Difficulty in Technical issues came into the picture.  We had to wait for over 20minutes before the sho...

New Ghanaian movie, Housekeepers successfully premiered at the Silverbird Cinemas at the Accra and West Hill Malls on Saturday evening. The premiere’s red carpet ceremony at the Accra Mall was not only patronized by encouraging numbers of movie goes but also attracted a number of respectable  movie stakeholders and  corporate Ghana, who came to see the movie. Notable faces on the red carpet were: Salma Mumin, Christabel Ekeh, Toosweet Anan, Fred Amugi, Vicky Zugah, Abdul Salam Mumuni and a host of others. Directed by Pascal Amanfo, Housekeepers features awe-inspiring performances from some of Ghana’s award winning actors who have not acted together in a movie in a long time. It is an intriguing story of five detectives who secured jobs in a household as driver, house help and security men and others to investigate a crime.

Better cooperation and exchanges are expected in the field of tourism between Seychelles and South Africa after the two countries’ respective tourism boards signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the INDABA trade fair earlier this month in Durban. The MOU was signed on behalf of Seychelles by the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Alain St Ange and Sthembiso Dlamini, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the South African Tourism Board. Several talks and discussions were held between the two bodies in the past year, leading up to the realisation of this agreement which now covers numerous areas of prolific cooperation between them. In the presence of several representatives of both tourism boards, the agreement was signed and toasted to as both Minister St Ange and Ms Dlamini said they look forward to further strengthen ties and enhance cooperation between the two countries.

Viasat1 will wrap up Mother’s Month with a health walk dubbed ‘Power Walk against Cervical Cancer’ on Saturday 28th May, 2016 at the Aviation Social Centre.  In solidarity with Mother’s Day which fell on 8th May, Viasat1 is dedicating each week of the month to appreciate our mothers in a special way. Among the activities to mark the month-long celebration are free hampers and gifts to celebrity mothers and mothers in our communities, makeover and spa treatment, and street invasion to educate mothers on how to use sponsors’ products to the optimum.  Ellen Korkor Asante, popularly known as Afia Schwarzenegger, helped distribute several hampers to many mothers and motherly figures in the communities. On Saturday, 28th May, hundreds of women including celebrities and corporate women will walk from the Aviation Social Centre at 6 a.m. down to Silver Star Towers, to 37 and then converge at the centre for a brief talk on cervical cancer.  Participants will...

Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, nicked "Abeiku Santana" renowned Ghanaian media anchor and ambassador for Ghana tourism is intensively glued to the enthusiasm of uplifting tourism to a different level of understanding of what it definition portrays. The strategic communicator’s topmost concern is to shine the light on the need to utilize tourism in Ghana and make it our business as concerned citizens of the country. Abeiku Santana, Yesterday (22.05.2016) on his way to an executive tourism board meeting in Kumasi, briefly held an open meeting with the Taxi operators at the Kotoka International airport in Accra, revealing how important and how supportive their work as taxi drivers can contribute to the growth of tourism in Ghana. He charged them to be very open in conversations with customers at any given time they pick them up from the airport to their supposed destinations within the city, especially with tourists & non-Ghanaians visiting the country for the first t...

One of Ghana’s sensational and fast rising female artist, singer, eShun, has release her Didadi song on her website, www.eShunonline.com , other major streaming free download websites  and on all radio stations across the country. The song combines different genres in singing and eShun’s ability in song-writing is a given talent!” Didadi is produced by Dr. Ray Beatz. The Meye and New Gurl hit maker, is determined to make a positive and lasting legacy in the Ghana music industry and as well as the African continent at large with her new track. Didadi which is the song title, simply means an ‘Awesome feeling’. Thus, the great feeling you get when you count your blessings after a long day of hustling, and tell yourself Yes, just as I got here, all my expectations in life will happen in time. According to the beautiful songstress, she had help from some musicians in Kenya and Tanzania on her Didadi song. eShun says she needed to sing in Swahili; so they had to teach her the ...

Following several backlash and varied comments about EL’s performance last night at “Ghana Meets Naija” 2016 concert, below was what Nana Yaw Wiredu sent www.blaqsheepmmg.blogspot.com a while ago. Let me describe the EL performance to you with one word, PROFESSIONAL. Elom Adablah musically known as EL proved why he is the current artist of the year by returning on stage to give his fans a special treat at the just ended Tigo Ghana Meets Naija after a huge technical blunder. EL who was paired with Nigerian artist Olamide, stunned at the event with his Introduction. The rapper got the crowd in shock with his entry on stage before he was faced with a huge technical fault. After more than half an hour technical hold up, the rapper returned on stage and rocked. EL’s songs selection is not something we have experienced before. He took his fans back to hit songs like ‘U go kill me’, ‘Dangerous’, ‘Ayayaa’, then brought us to ‘Kejetia’ with ‘Segbefia’ through to ‘Minna Bo Po’ a...

Global Ovations deeply regrets to inform the public of their decision to change the date of the anticipated Mercedes Benz African Fashion Festival 2016.  The Mercedes Benz African Fashion Festival: Regal Edition has been postponed to July 1st-3rd 2016. This change came as a result of the cultural law, which bans loud music or any form of merriment which unfortunately coincides with our original date.  As a brand that is dedicated to excellence, it is of paramount importance that we produce an experience that leaves an ineffable impression on our participants, audience and supporters and we have every intention of doing just that this coming July. On a much brighter note, they say with every cloud comes a silver lining. We have just confirmed the attendance of state dignitaries, Vogue Amsterdam, and other fashion giants who will be in attendance making this year MBAFF a truly regal event. We solemnly apologize for any inconvenience that this change may ha...

Gospel Africa is honouring International Gospel artiste and Song writer Sonnie Badu, for his outstanding and continues philanthropy works  across Africa which is touching many lives and restoring lost hopes especially to homeless children/ orphans, windows and the sick. And also for  standing tall and  and positively projecting Africa by virtue of His exceptional and excellent performance in the African Gospel Music industry for 20 years running. The awards will be presented to him today, Saturday Amy 21 at an event at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at 4 pm… during which the Gospel Africa will be officially launched. The Gospel Africa is a private  organization seeking to serve as an alternative voice of truth in promoting kingdom truth through its media outlet across Africa.

 Vienna City Accra will resume operations barely two months after fire gutted the entertainment hot spot. On Friday May 20, the center will re-launch with a number of activities including music performances from some of Ghana’s celebrated musicians like VVIP and Jupiter among others. A number of other A-list stars are also expected to pass through. Vienna-CityVienna City has been out of operation since Thursday March 31 after the inferno raised down part of the facility at Kwame Nkrumah Circle. Reports at the time claimed the fire started from a faulty air condition which exploded.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Megalectrics, parent company of Beat 99.9FM in Lagos, Classic FM and Naija FM all in Nigeria has hailed the collaboration with Empire Entertainment in the promotion of the ‘Tigo Ghana meets Naija’. Mr. Chris Ubosi in an interview with AJ Sarpong said collaborating with Empire Entertainment as media partners for the event scheduled for the Conference Centre on Saturday May 21, has been hugely successful. “Ghana and Nigeria have always been strong partners and Empire and MegaLectrics are prominent players in the media in the respective countries so it is a natural union…the experience has been wonderful and a lot of the artistes came to advertise it [the event] so it has been good.” According to Mr. Ubosi the collaboration between the two companies would pave the way for the inaugural Nigeria meets Ghana in Nigeria. “We are going to do something in London…so we are in collaboration with the Carnival organizing Committee and so we have...

On Friday 3 June, MultiChoice and M-Net Channels will launch M-Net Movies Blackout, an urban movie channel celebrating the immense contribution of African American stars to the magic of Hollywood.  While the spotlight will fall on a long list of well-known international Black talent, this pop-up channel will also feature a variety of popular films that will appeal to a diverse cross-section of viewers.  Coinciding with the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), an annual international event in Miami dedicated to showcasing entertainment content made by and about people of African descent to a worldwide audience, M-Net Movies Blackout will be available on DStv Premium across Africa. The slate of more than 170 films will be screened on channel 109 for 18 hours a day – from Friday, 3 June at 06:00 until Thursday, 30 June at 23:59.  Among the stars who will come out to play on M-Net Movies Blackout are Will Smith, Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Hart, Tyler Perry, Wesley ...

Ghanaian Radio and Television personality, Anita Erskine, has advised young ladies to be passionate about their dreams. The Award-winning broadcaster said this during the She Summit (Campus Edition) on Thursday at The African Regent Hotel. In her submission, she advised the young delegates who had come from various tertiary institutions, to discover their passions now and build their foundations on them. Anita stressed on the need for periodic self-evaluation in order to have a successful future. She said, “Power is not only what us within you, it’s what you exude.” Touching on her personal experience, she said it is important to take the desired dream and give it the necessary commitment.

BET Africa, part of Viacom’s African multimedia entertainment portfolio, today announced the nominations for the 2016 "BET Awards" taking place at Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, on Sunday 26 June, and premiering across Africa on BET (DStv channel 129) on Tuesday 28 June at 19:00 CAT. Recognising the growing international appeal of African contemporary artists, eight African artists have been honoured in the BET Awards. Leading the charge for South African music are hip hop giants AKA and Cassper Nyovest and dance/house legend Black Coffee, Ghana’s dancehall/R&B queen MzVee, while Nigeria is represented by Wizkid (winner of the award in 2012) and Afro-pop diva, Yemi Alade.  East African sensation Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) and Cote D’Ivoire’s Coupé Decalé star Serge Beynaud round out the nominees for Africa. Drake leads the list of entertainers nominated at this year’s awards with an impressive nine nominations including “Best Male Hip Hop Artist”,...

Ones Again Ghanaian female dancehall artist signed to Lynx Entertainment, Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda well known as MzVee has secured a nomination in the Best International Act: Africa category at the upcoming 2016 BET Awards. The announcement was made this morning via Bet Africa social media platforms. MzVee secures the nomination with AKA, Wizkid, Yemi Alde, Cassper Nyovest, Black Coffee, Diamond Platnumz and Serge Beynaud. Last year, MzVee was nominated alongside Cassper Nyovest, Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo, the United Kingdom’s MIC Lowry, George in the Best New International Artist Viewers’ Choice Award which she eventually lost the award to  Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo. . She was again named among the ‘Top African Artists to Watch Out for in 2016′ by Africa’s biggest music TV channel MTV Base.

Currently the award winning hit maker, Guru and his manager Ray Moni are in London to celebrate the birthday of Guru and relax for a couple of days before returning home to their busy schedule. This report was disclosed during a conversation with the award winning rappers manager, Ray Moni. But a close source with Guru's management revealed they are also in London for a couple of deals, which may possibly include an event and that of a collaboration. The management will be teaming up with a major event house based in the London for major event or a tour in Europe. Guru who just released a new hit single “Samba” is expected to drop more hit songs and a video before the end of the year.

Award winning rapper, Sarkodie, has been adjudged the most influential entertainment personality for the year 2015. This was mentioned in the first 100 Ghana’s most influential (GMI) personalities list released by e.TV Ghana recently. The list, which is made up of politicians, clergy, footballers, business people, entertainment personalities and journalists among others was released live on e.TV Ghana’s State of the Nation program. According to the annual research conducted by e.TV Ghana, Sarkodie –known in real life as Michael Owusu Addo, is the 25th Most Influential Personality in Ghana.  The ‘Take it Back’ singer beat the likes of Shatta Wale, Stonebowy, Yvonne Nelson, Abraham Attah, Samini and Abrantie Amakye Dede among others who fall in that category to emerge the most influential entertainment personality. 

The unlikely meeting of two men changes their lives forever, for better and for worse, in the brand new telenovela If Only I Were You, premiering exclusively on Telemundo (GOtv Channel 114 & DStv channel 118) on Monday May 23rd at 2:20pm. If Only I Were You poses the intriguing question: what if it was possible to live the life of another? The dashing Eugenio Siller (of Queen of Hearts fame) stars as both Pedro “Perico” Pérez and Leonardo Fuentemayor, two men who just so happen to look exactly alike, but whose lifestyles couldn’t be further apart. Happy-go-lucky Perico is honest, hardworking, cheerful and the quintessential ladies’ man, or so he likes to think. Leonardo, on the other hand, is a self-made man who’s worked hard for his millions, mansion and wife-to-be, the beautiful and mysterious Fernanda Manrique (Kimberly Dos Ramos).  Thanks to an unfortunate set of events, they now live one another’s lives, with both their families completely unaware that Peric...