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It was a day of glitz and glamour as Kanekalon, the world’s leading manufacturer of quality hair extensions, appreciated members of the hair industry at the Kanekalon Presents Arigato Stylist Event. The term Arigato is a Japanese expression for gratitude. This glamorous occasion was graced by the movers and shakers of the Nigerian Hair Dressers Association like Chief (Mrs.) E.A. Koleade, Deaconess (Mrs.) Tom, Alhaja M. M. Bakare, Chief (Mrs.) Olufunmilayo Ughutevbe and Mr. Xabury Opeloyeru; major hair distributors such as Madam Universal, Tina Chiogor, Madam Vicky, Chief Marcel International and Mr. Martins Obiako; members of the media as well as dignitaries such as Dr. (Mrs.) Adebisi Elizabeth Osinsanya(OON, JP) aka Mama Elegant Twins and Chief Mrs. Opral Benson (OON). Also, posthumous tributes were paid to Late Madam Comfort Erus, Madam Chika Tina, His Royal Highness and Lolo Romay, for their immerse contributions to the industry.

To mark another great birthday of Ghanaian sensational and multiple award-winning singer Mzbel,  Video director Jerry X smart has released a short video to show the great features of the singer. The video shows the inside out of the singer and how she has overshadowed her challenges in life over the years, she is indeed an icon in the music industry. Check out a brief about the director: Jerry X Smart real name Jeremiah Nyekoeza is an award winning video director who started as a motion graphics artist and an editor with 4syte studios now 4syte tv at the age of 16. He had to combine work and schooling at Harvard College and Ghana Telecom University respectively. After 8years of training and working at 4syte studios he felt limited doing only graphics and editing so he mutually cropped out 4syte to form Xponent Fx to explore other aspects of his field of work specifically graphics and animation,music video making, tv commercials and documentaries in 2012.

2017 is almost over and the year’s crazy turn of events has been one to celebrate and ponder over but who says it should be in a somber sad mood? And as tradition demands and judging from the past 4 to 5 years year-on-year roundup mixtape by DJ Vyrusky can’t come at any better time than now. For one, he ruled 2017 and took his career to another height with collaborative projects with artistes like Kojo-Cue, Kuame Eugene and Shatta Wale. He found the magic and spread it to get the excitement on the dancefloor while keeping his radio fans high on his mixes daily on Starr Drive.

It certainly going to get heated on Boxing Day as the biggest viral sensation of the year, Big Shaq, readies himself to headline 2017's most enthralling party #MuseLive17 in Accra. The Event is Scheduled for the 26th of December as it marks the 3rd edition of this annual event for multiplatform youth engagement brand MUSE AFRICA.  Known in real life as Michael Dapaah, Big Shaq comes back home (Ghana) for the #MuseLive2017, the most enthralling party experience marking his first visit to the motherland after his global hit single – ‘Man’s not Hot’ went viral. The event is curated to celebrate each year’s iconic international talent that crossed over and also give rave heads an off-the-top outdoor party experience with an exclusive first-time performance; so, on Boxing Day you know the ting will go ‘Skrrrr pa’. “As the premier millennial engagement business in Ghana we believe in satisfying the country’s army of young tastemakers and trend adopters with excl...

Actress, Radio and Tv presenter Regina Van Helvert has bagged a brand Ambassadorial deal with a UK product. The deal which is said to be a huge one comes with great commercials which will be on screens soon. Even though there hasn’t been any visible association yet, sources have gathered it is an Electrical Appliance company which seeks to promote its brand in Ghana. Regina is currently one of Ghana’s favorite and adorable daughters of the screens. A host of Rythmzlive on GHone TV which shows from 1:30 pm – 3 pm and Live FM’s Young, wild and free.  She had a stint with Ghana’s entertainment industry after taking part in Miss Malaika Ghana pageant. Currently, she is one of Ghana’s showbiz personalities with a lot of followers on social media.

GhOne TV’s Berla Mundi is ready to shift gears with a new TV show on GHOne Tv dubbed, ‘The Late Afternoon Show " . Set to premiere on Monday, 11th December, it ushers in a new era of talk show which delves into social issues, real life stories and lifestyle from the point of the young, fun and vibrant adult. With a mixed bag of everything that is discussed among the new generation, the show tends to identify with the emotions of people whiles seeking to answer often asked questions on health, wealth, fashion, cuisine, entertainment and more. Each episode will tackle a specific theme and topic with experts, personalities or celebrities coming in to share peculiar and outstanding stories about themselves and others in order to inspire, advice and inform viewers. The idea is to have a show that borders on all aspects of life to cater for various age brackets depending on their mood and interest.

Skyrocketing Afrobeats newcomer, MaNUEL readies the visual for his latest record titled “1000 Years”. To have the concept well executed, MaNUEL recruited Director Abass to handle the visual works. Gradually, Ghana’s new versatile artiste is breaking into the musical scene with a love message “1000 Years” after his “Flow His Mind”  record.

Multiple-award winning Ghanaian rap star, singer and producer, Elom Adablah, better known by his stage name E.L is set to roll the fourth edition of his annual B.A.R (Best African Rapper) concert on Saturday, November 25th, 2017 from 6PM at Alliance Française, Accra and the line-up is looking stellar! The event will also see E.L officially launch his B.A.R 4 Mixtape. With an A-List cast of artists to dazzle and party, the year couldn't have ended any better than a concert that brings the timeless flavors, the fresh and forever young tunes of today. The concert's lineup this year will feature some of Ghana’s best Hip-Hop artists who promise nothing but a jam till the end. Performing hit after hit, the cast has artists who criss-cross genres. Those who are Hip-Hop till death and those who just do it for the culture. The first three installments of the concert were a great success and as a result, people have grown to become fans of the concert. E.L has really work...

This weekend on GOtv, music fan can follow the 2017 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) live on the special pop up channel 129. This year’s event hosted in Lagos will attract an A-list of celebrities from across Africa. In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is aimed at celebrating the rich musical heritage of the African continent.  According to GOtv Ghana, General Manager, Kingsley Afful, “we are launching this special pop up channel for just this just weekend to air the AFRIMA’s”. The channel will open on Friday at 9pm with the AFRIMA Music Village, an evening of a non-stop music festival of live performances from the African stars and nominees. GOtv subscribers no matter thon GOtv Plus can watch live on channel 129, the crème de la crème of African pop music converges at the Eko Hotel & Suites for a night of music, awards and performances for main awards event. Ghanaian musical duo R2bees have been nominated in two categories same as the Dark Suburb amongs...

Media Maven and  Radio Female of the Year award winner, Anita Erskine has earned a nod of influence on Social Media. Her twitter account, @theanitaerskine, has been ranked among the top 100 to follow for African Aid and Development. Ahead of the Aid and Development Africa Summit in 2018, the Aid International Development Forum (AIDF)  created this list of the Top 100 Twitter Accounts to follow in African aid and development, which comprises of 50 humanitarian leaders and 50 organizations all working to advance Sustainable Development Goals in Africa.

Budding Rapper, Obibini is ready with the visuals for his latest single “lemme know” which features A.I. The video is directed by Director Abass. The song was produced by Skinny Willis.  This is Obibini’s second official music video under record label zylofon music after releasing smashing record and video for “The Statement”. Check out the video below…. 

The maiden edition of Ghana Cocktail Festival seeks to create a milieu of purely exciting entertainment and brand education for Ghanaians and other Africans as well as providing an avenue for cocktail lovers to have personal and first-hand experience with the Beverage brands across the world. The two-day event will be held at one venue (Crystal Park, East Legon) from November 4 to 5, 2017 for over 5000 cocktails lovers. Attendees will be treated to great beverages from exhibitors like Alomo Bitters, Castle Bridge, Gold Coast Matcom, Mandingo, Monin, Carnival Strawberry Liquor, to mention but a few.

BET award winner and popular Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy, dancehall king Shatta Wale and internationally recognised and award winning artiste Samini are the three heavyweight acts expected to rock this year’s S Concert scheduled for Friday December 1, 2017. Other artistes expected at the fourth edition of the S Concert powered by Starr 103.5FM are Kuami Eugene, Kidi, Fancy Gadam, Adina and the “Date your father” hitmaker Ebony. Gifty Osei is the only gospel artiste who will be at this year’s ‘S Concert’ stage at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Fast rising Afro Fusion singer and newly signed artiste into the VNation music Label Leki has officially release his first single titled "low" produced by DJ Breezy. The young Nigerian singer based in Ghana disclosed to Vntv that the inspiration behind the song "low" is drawn from legendary High life song "Joromi" by Nigerian Highlife legend sir victor Uwaifo. The new single is beyond testing the waters for the singer as it's beat and lyrics are very easy to move to. Leki was unveiled earlier this week as the first artist to be signed Onto the VNation music record (which will lasts for 8years with mouth Watering Benefits). Listen to "low" by leki via the link below;

The Design Market is a premier, seasonal market that features talented designers, artists and makers from across the African continent.  The second edition will take place on November 4th and 5th in Accra, Ghana. At the Design Market, visitors will have the opportunity to meet and shop directly from great designers from all over Africa, discover one-of-a-kind goods, and support local entrepreneurship. The weekend-long market will take place at Luxury Living, curator of furniture, decor and lifestyle accessories from Ghana, across Africa and the globe. The Tea Room upstairs offers a collection of luxury teas, herbal infusions and tea time accessories that tell a uniquely African story. In addition to a unique shopping experience, the Design Market offers an event along with music, cultural exchange and a wide selection of specialty foods and beverages. 

This week sees the official launch of IROKOtv in Ghana. The home of Nollywood and Ghanaian movies, and Africa’s leading digital entertainment company, has landed in Accra, to bring the best movies and original TV series to Ghanaian fans.  Some of the most recent movies and TV series include Stalemate, Ghana Must Go and Black and White. Launched by Ghanaian superstar Jackie Appiah, IROKOtv has rolled out over 25 bright pink kiosks across Accra, that will enable users to download Ghanaian and Nigerian movies and TV series directly onto their mobile devices, without using any of their data allowance. 

One of Africa's entertainment mogul VNation located in Accra Ghana has officially unveiled it's first artist  "Leki" signed onto its record label for 8 years. This contract include Distribution, Production and Marketing. As any professional demand, VNation will make provision for a fresher course outside the country for his upgrade. The unveiling which took place on the Friday the 27th of October 2017 at the premises of VNation in Ghana was attended by media personnel, social media influencers and management of the company. The artist Ernest Augustine Effiong known as "Leki" is a 24 year old Afro fusion singer from Nigeria.

Ghanaian sensational Top Model Araba Sey recently mentored young and aspiring models on how to make or create a solid career in modeling. Araba Sey was invited by Gyimodels agency to mentor, interact,motivate and train the young models at Pentecost University. The models comprised of aspiring models from Pentecost University,University of Ghana and other tertiary institutions. In an interaction with Kelvin Funkeye of CypressGhana, Araba disclosed that she honoured the invite as part of inspiring and motivating upcoming models which she has always had at heart and besides that to implement her innovative "Seyyourmind" initiative which tends to promote the modeling industry.

The development of the creative arts infrastructure is essential as it is a tool to ensure the enhancement of its growth. With the vision of empowering and enhancing the African Creative Arts Industry through the provision of top-notch professional business and legal advisory services, whiles educating the industry through its Thought Leadership Programs, Africa 1 Media proudly presents the Creative Entrepreneur Series. The event is slated for the 3rd of November 2017 at the African Regent Hotel from 8am to 5pm. With support from the Ministry of Arts and Culture, and Community Change Incorporated USA, the 1 day session will feature talent manager and brands expert, Godwin Tom, the CEO of IManage Africa, a firm that focuses on developing tailor-made strategies that suit the business needs and goals of many entertainers and individuals in the creative arts industry in Nigeria. The objective of the masterclass is to empower and educate both aspiring and established talents, their teams...

The Discovery Learning Alliance, a not for profit arm of global media giant Discovery Communications, has chosen today, the International Day of the Girl, to spotlight the growing impact of the works of award winning Ghanaian Broadcast Journalist and Women’s Advocate, Anita Erskine. In an extensive feature on their website, Erskine’s unwavering commitment to Girls’ Education and Women’s Empowerment is fully outlined and described, bringing her work to a global audience that is undoubtedly inspired by such exemplary stories of resilience, commitment and selfless contributions to society. “Discovery Learning Alliance is proud to work with Anita. She’s more than an advocate for girls. She’s a champion for gender equality – actively working to improve the life outcomes of girls in Ghana and globally. I look forward to continuing to work with her and learning from her example as she forges ahead!” Aric Noboa, President and Executive Producer for Discovery Learning Alliance....

Ghanaian actor, Vincent McCauley has revealed that he was very ‘heartbroken’ when hit TV series ‘Things We do for Love ended abruptly over a decade ago.’ Vincent, popularly known as ‘Max’ for his role in the TV series told host of the ‘Tonight Show,’ Andrew Tandoh Adote that, he loved every minute being on the show and was disappointed when the show ended abruptly. “It broke my heart seriously because I so enjoyed being on that show, it was amazing, I loved every minute of it,”. Vincent also attempted to explain why some very good local TV series end prematurely. He argued, “Why we don’t seem to have that level of longevity, I don’t know. Very few are able to have that and I think it has to do with the inability to sustain the show whether it is financing, whether it is sponsorship, I think all of those aspects come into play.” The actor also revealed that he has been under enormous pressure to get married but insisted that ,“it will happen when it has to happen.” “From my friends, ...

Leading pan-African TV Show and organisers of the leading music video awards in Africa, WatsUp TV has officially opened nominations for the 2017 edition of the WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards (WAMVA). Notable winners from the 2016 edition which was hosted in Accra, Ghana are Diamond Platnumz, Shatta Wale, Wizkid, Beyonce, Mr. Eazi, Desiigner, Godfather, Cassper Nyovest, DJ Arafat, Ibtissam Tiskat etc. In an exclusive interview with the CEO of WatsUp TV, ABD Traore, he noted, the awards was launched to create the best opportunity to judge African Music Videos from various Anglophone and Francophone thereby bridging the gap between the music industries in Africa. He also shared, Nominees for the 2017 edition of the WAMVA will be announced during the 3rd anniversary (7 October 2017 ) of the TV show in Ghana. Interested musicians and fans who are interested in submitting their videos, can do so through wamva.watsup.tv.

After hitting the first show off his E.L Live Tour in Minnesota, rapper E.L flew over to New York for the city’s Fashion Week. The Best African Rapper (B.A.R) thrilled some super models in the middle of the presentation. Studio 189 surprised attendees with a full-blown concert, which got everybody dancing to the rhythm of E.L’s Afrobeat music. Even Dawson joined in, busting some moves with Paula Abdul. The models then featured the line by standing in groups, while talking and dancing with one another. The participants included people of all ages, ethnicities and colors. ”It’s all about inclusiveness”, Erwiah said at the beginning of the event.

BBnZ Live label mates, Shaker and Ko-Jo Cue have announced their first ever collaborative album titled “Pen & Paper”. This was made known at a press soiree held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at BBnZ Live new office located at Nima Police Station in Accra. According to the duo, the upcoming album is a complete Hip-hop project and would take every listener ‘back to the basics’.

It all came down to the D-day as the final 16 who after weeks of going through various audition stages and intense training, had their first ever live performance with a live band on Tuesday 12th august at the national theater. The final 16, d forina, Fati, Shadey, Freda, drew, josh, Krymi, Kwesi Taadi, Veana, Evey, Xali, Yaw Berk, Qwo-djo, Nana Addo, B.ryt, Gilda and, battled it out as they were paired to perform to the judges, the studio audience and the general viewing public in a bid to impress them (the judges especially) to guarantee them a spot in the next stage of the competition. The judges for the 6th season who had the sole task of determining who makes it through and who leaves the competition, television and radio host Caroline Sampson, celebrated award winning music producer Kaywa and finally, entertainment critic, Francis Doku were present, ready for a night of great display of talent. When asked by the host of the show, radio/television host, Berla mundi and Giovani ...

Black Avenue Muzik holds their official media launch and unveiling of their new artistes this Wednesday, September 20 at Oasis Pool Lounge which is conveniently owned by the Record Label CEO D-Black. The event is set to host an invite only audience made up of some of the country's most influential personalities, corporate Ghana and showbiz gurus. Black Avenue Muzik since its inception in the Ghanaian Music Scene has been notable for putting out fresh talents out there and making them known across the country eventually.

Organizer’s of the “Afroma Awards”, have opened nominations for this year’s awards with the theme “Building an industry with the tradition of excellence”. Afroma Awards celebrates and promote Fashion and modeling industry in Ghana. It also aims to reward hardworking professionals in the Fashion Industry. This year’s edition is schedule for 4th November, 2017 at the Tomreik Hotel, East Legon. Nominations opens on Monday, 18th September, 2017 and ends on Friday, 6th October, 2017 and can be made through www.afromaa.com/nomination or send your nomination via afromaawards@gmail.com The 2017 awards was launched last Saturday at Firefly, Osu. The launch hosted a number of fashion professionals and the general public to an exciting ceremony. This year the scheme is made of 17 categories. The Categories. 1. Fashion School Of The Year. 2. Fashion Blogger Of The Year. 3. Fashion Designer Of The Year 4. Fashion Event Of The Year. 5. Fashion TV Program Of The Year 6. Fashion Photographer Of Th...

Ghanaian Singer M a N U E L is set to release two new singles as his debut songs as an artiste. In an interview, the budding singer said that  “Music has always been part of my life, growing up I was influenced by diverse sounds around the continent(Africa) especially from old authentic Ghanaian music from likes of Kojo Antwi, Amakye Dede, Daddy Lumba, Osibisa, Besa Simons etc. I had always wanted to do music but just like everything else I needed to take my time to plan so I can outdoor something really cool for music lovers to digest.” ”I want to create music that will uplift the faith, hopes, zeal etc of the Youth. I want my music to carry a message of “we can do whatever we put our minds to” he added

The global media and marketing platform, Social Media Week was finally launched in Accra today at the Accra Mall. The launch event which drew over 300 people to the Accra Mall food court had in attendance, industry leaders, agency heads among media personnel.  The week-long event dubbed, ‘ACCRA IS CONNECTED’ will take place at the Accra Mall from 11th to 15th September and will host speakers from academia, corporate Ghana, media among other areas. CEO of EchoHouse, Beryl Agyekum speaking to the importance of the internet and why the agency decided to organize such an event said, “The internet has created 1000s of virtual shops that have no physical location, no physical stock, but huge purchase traffic. 

Following her highly successful UK tour with all girl group GRRRL, Wiyaala resumes her own shows on Sunday 17th September when she will headline the 15th London African Music Festival launch party at Rich Mix in Bethnal Green Road, London. The gifted singer/songwriter is expected to perform an acoustic set followed by a rocking African fusion show featuring her new guitarist, the equally talented Anglo-Egyptian, Haythem Mohammed, who is well known in the North of England for his ability to create a whole live band sound from his acoustic guitar. The London African Music Festival, now in its 15th year is a two week celebration of African artistes performing at venues around London. Described by Guardian music critic Robin Denselow, as “an impressively eclectic affair”, this year also features Ghanaian High Life sensations Pat Thomas and the Kwashibu Area Band at the Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston on the 30th September.

Actress Baby Blanche over the weekend launched a campaign to stop ladies from wearing panties. For the campaign, she is advocating for ladies above the age 18 to stop wearing panties as that is a major cause of the genital infections these ladies often contract. Speaking at the short ceremony to outdoor the Blanch Foundation’s ‘Operation Remove Your Dross’ crusade, the actress disclosed that the vagina is a sensitive part of the body, which needs a breathing space, but ladies deprive it of this chance hence the campaign.

The ABN Group owners of the prestigious Forbes Africa and CNBC Africa platforms have recently appointed Peace Hyde as its new Head of Digital Media and Strategic Partnerships. Hyde will still be maintaining her current role as the West Africa Correspondent for the leading business publication but will also head up the new digital platform, www.forbesafrica.com and drive user and engagement as well as create ongoing partnerships with brands and affiliates to cement the dominance of the magazine which is the number 1 read business magazine amongst Africa’s affluent according a recent Ipsos EMS Survey. “The publishing game has changed dramatically in recent years. Forbes Africa has always had a passion for celebrating the people changing Africa and our new digital platform is in line with reaching that goal. The biggest trigger for the change we are experiencing is the imminent shift to digital. Companies like Forbes Africa who have already began investing in this directi...

Over the years since its maiden edition, the MTN Hitmaker has been one of the most consistent and rewarding music reality tv shows which has produced amazing talent making giant strides in the Ghanaian music industry; Kurlsongs, Kidi, Kwame Eugene, koo Ntakra are among the few who joined the Hitmaker train and are doing exceptionally well in the industry. When the call was made few weeks ago to begin the search for the next Hitmaker, well over thousand two hundred hopefuls responded but of course just a few were chosen for the face to face audition with the panel which eventually saw 24 outstanding talents selected for boot camp. The 24 contestants had the opportunity to undergo intensive training at their three-day boot camp at holy trinity spa and health farm at Sogakofe. They were taken through voice training, stagecraft and performance, communication skills, unique selling points, just to mention a few. In a nutshell, they were prepared fully for the live stage performance of th...

The exquisite looking garden of Hotel Freden in the Koforidua, capital of the Eastern Region is currently filled with an impressive number of beautiful ladies who are agog with the prospect of making it to the finale of Miss Ghana Silver Jubilee/Miss Ghana 2017. Auditions for the Eastern Region is underway keenly and the ambience is filled with a sense of enthusiasm, vim and purpose as Exclusive Events Ghana Ltd, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture and Ghana60YearsOn Planning Committee – start the last leg of auditions across the regions. The panel of judges for the Koforidua session comprises of popular TV/Radio personality, Akumaa Mama Zimbi, Actor/Director, Fiifi Coleman and Mr. Ghana Brans Ambassador, Archbald Acquaye.

It was a dream come true for some of the few ladies who were selected as delegates for the 15th edition of the Miss Malaika Ghana beauty pageant. The selected 16, were gracefully introduced to a cross section of press men and the general public at an official launch ceremony at the Accra Mall on Tuesday August 22. The official unveiling of the beautiful and intelligent 16 delegates was flawlessly hosted by Berla Mundi and Anita Akuffo, both past delegates of the Miss Malaika Ghana pageant. The night saw soothing and exciting performances from Kurl Songz, current MTN Hitmaker winner.

Accra Mall, the city’s most visited retail center, is set to host the inaugural Accra Mall Fashion Weekend. The event will take place on 24th and 25th August. Over 10 fashion retailers will take to the runway to showcase fashion forward pieces available at Accra Mall. The weekend event will be curated by Glitz Africa, and will kick off on 24th August with a beauty lounge event headlined by Mac Cosmetics, the official make-up sponsor. The weekend will wrap with a grand finale fashion show on 25th August at 6 PM. Local fashion brand Charlotte Privé will also showcase their latest collections. “Many times, I find people don’t really know the variety of offerings [and] retail experiences we have here at Accra Mall. Everything from healthy food, to kids shopping, electronics and fashion forward clothing. This is why the show is important, we want to have fun and show that we truly are the mall with it all,” Denise Asare, Accra Mall Marketing Manager said. On 24 August, the beauty lounge ...

Call it the battle of the most talented and you wouldn’t be far from the truth as it was well displayed last Friday August 18th during the Auditions of the 6th season of MTN Hit Maker. A little over 200 young talents converged at the Charterhouse Studios to battle out for a slot  and hopefully proceed to the next stage of the competition. With over two thousand five hundred entries from all over Ghana and as far as Nigeria, Sierra Leone and even the UK, the search team who also happen to be the seasoned beat makers, Richie Mensah, Magnum and DJ Breezy were more than elated to see and hear so many talents with one dream – to become Ghana’s next MTN Hitmaker after Kurlsongs who won in 2016.

The long-awaited moment has finally arrived where 16 well selected ladies will be officially unveiled to Ghana and the world as a whole; After a careful keen search, Organizers of The 15th edition of Miss Malaika Ghana are ready to announce their top most 16 delegates at the Accra Mall come Tuesday 22nd August at 7 PM.  Many were the ladies who turned up for the Auditions a couple of weeks ago after the announcement was made on various media platforms. It turned out to be another eventful moment when ladies across the breadth and length of Ghana trooped in, in their numbers to experience the most talked about auditions. This year marks the 15th edition of the Miss Malaika Ghana Beauty pageant and organizers say standards will not be compromised at any stage and would be maintained at every stage of the competition from start to finish. The audition session took off as ladies introduced themselves to judges present after a brief catwalk. They were given the opportun...

The alarming rate at which the interest,desperation and enthusiasm for modeling among today's youth is shocking.In today's world (21st Century) technology has taken over hence the use of social media by most people and especially over 50% of the youth. The social media compulsion has caused a lot of the youth to become desperate and unhesitant to involve themselves in certain activities or professions to fit into the social media class. It is worth mentioning that Modeling has become one of the major or topmost career that almost every young girl or guy wants to venture into.The precise words from the lips of most people nowadays is, "Every girl says she is a model". We then ask ourselves; is it just about the fame,money,pride,attention,luxury life etc that comes with being a model or it's the passion,focus,determination,zeal and quest to inspire people that drives them into the modeling field. The spring up of models without focus and a proper un...

Feeling stressed and you’re looking for the perfect getaway without breaking the bank? A lot of people don’t know the potential that African tourism industry has to offer and we have to be able utilize what we have to make Africa great. Known for its warm climate and luxurious beaches, Durban is the busiest and largest urban area in the South African province of KwaZulu – Natal. The Durban experience offers one of the best dining, entertainment attractions and hospitality centres in Africa. 1.    Explore the array of dishes at the Roma Revolving Restaurant. Known for its classic elegance, it’s located on the top of John Ross House and designed to rest on top of a revolving platform. The restaurant offers panoramic 360 degree view of Durban city and has this old school feel and design. The extensive array of dishes, specialities and wine list earns an A+ for the restaurant. It will cost about 400 rands (9000 naira) for a table for two, depending on the menu it...

 In its previous editions, the Neskael corporate fashion show has made it a point to promote made in Ghana Goods, campaign for regular usage of African wear in the corporate world as well as empower young designers in the industry. This years edition which promises to be bigger and more fun was officially launched on Friday the 4th of August 2017 at the International Press center in Accra. In a speech delivered by the ceo of Neskael travel and tour Mrs louange mang she indicated that this year’s edition is on the theme “Celebrating 60 Years of Rich Ghanaian Culture & Continuous Economic Growth Through Arts”. According to her activities lined up for this year’s edition includes, Models Catwalk which will be done in segment Sankofa Wednesday Campaign ,Trade Fairs,Fund raising for brilliant but needy Fashion Student , Career Seminar which comes on the 22nd September, Awarding Key Persons (In Trade & Fashion).

After taking a break from the movie industry, actress Baby Blanche is back and set to premiere her first self-produced movie. The movie titled, Trophy which will be premiered in October talks about campus life, politics, and relationship among others. Some of the actors who played major roles in this movie include, Baby Blanche, Samuel Ofori, Bill Asamoah, Bishop Benard Nyarko, Nana Hayford, Jessica Williams and Sandra Ababio. For the ‘What Sex Can Do’ actress, her decision to produce her own movie is out of the passion she has for the Ghanaian Movie Industry. “I went off the scene for a while due to one or two reasons but then again, I figured out that I have a lot to offer so far as the movie industry is concerned. “There are a lot of issues that needs to be addressed and that is my core attack. I intend to come out with clean productions. The movie, Trophy is one of its kind, very educative, informative and thought provoking,” she said. “One thing I can promise Ghanaians is that,...

The foreign Language Oscar selection committee has announced the opening of entries for the 90th Oscars. The board chair Professor Linus Abraham made the announcement in Accra yesterday. Filmmakers with films that meet the requirements are encouraged to submit via film freeway and additionally submit 20 DVDs copies to the receiving desk at the NAFTI Library between the hours of 9am to 2pm. Submitting films will only be considered if they were produced between October 1 2016 and September 30th 2017 with a 7 day theatrical run in a commercial theater for profit.

OM Studios debunks a publication made by Ghanacelebrities.com of its shut down and closure to business.  A story published on August 3, 2017 on Chris Vincent’s owned website stated, the Accra based audio-visual media Production Company, OM Studios has been shut down and seized operations as a result of tax evasion. Reacting to the publication which was headlined, ‘Abraham Ohene Djan’s OM Studio Shut down by Ghana Revenue Authority over Huge Tax Debt’, The renowned, and one of the celebrated Video Director’s in Ghana and founder of OM Studios, Abraham Ohene Djan, took to his facebook page to rebate and explain the details of the issues. Expressing his displeasure and dissatisfaction about the growing worry posed by some bloggers via the internet, OM as he is popularly called had this to say; “This is one of the problems with the internet and irresponsible blogging. It is true that we had a visit from the GRA over a 5-year audit of our business. To demand payment for outstanding V...

Empire Entertainment Award-winning “Ghana Meets Naija” event to premiere in the UK with a show-stopping artiste lineup, Friday, 25th August 2017. Ghana’s leading events powerhouse, Empire Entertainments has joined forces with UK’s prominent Afro-culture promoters to premiere the International Edition of the “Ghana Meets Naija” concert. The company’s flagship event is a purely Ghanaian-Nigerian musical concert meant to showcase top musicians from both nations as they indulge the audience in a thrilling party atmosphere. With the combined prowess of Abrantee (UK), Akwaaba (UK), Alordia Promotions (UK), Desire Events (UK) and West Coast Entertainment (UK), the anticipated sell-out-show will feature performances from both foreign and UK-based artistes, a titillating DJ battle and a rave into the early morning hours. In both 2012 and 2013, “Ghana Meets Naija” was awarded the title of Best Event at the Ghana Nightlife Awards. The events accolades also include Best Musical Concert in Ghana...

Models have so much pressure and a lot to offer today. We compete with reality stars, actresses, musicians and top celebrities for magazines and ad campaigns. We wear beautiful and extravagant outfits. We look drop-dead gorgeous and attend high profile events.  To most people outside the modeling industry, in the world of fashion and beauty it may appear to be all glitz and glam. Though there is, there are also some major downfalls. There is a dark secret to the Modeling Industry that usually does not show up in print. This very disheartening situation or perception hovering in the modeling industry that makes my heart skip a beat every time is, models being seen as sex objects and harassed sexually. This is due to the fact that this is an industry concentrated on youth, beauty and the model’s body. These sexual harassments these models face is usually due to the roles they play or depict in photo-shoots, ads or videos.

NMJ Ghana, organisers of the Golden Movie Awards Africa (GMAA), have announced that nominees for the 2017 edition of the awards will be make known to the public at an event to be held on June 22nd 2017 for the purpose.  Director of the Golden Movie Awards Africa, Mimi Andani said the work given to the jury had been done and that it is time to let the public know which movies as well as actors and actresses will be nominated for which category. “It has been almost a month of very careful and great well done by the jury and they have come out with a list of nominees that we would like to share with the public on Thursday 22nd June, 2017,” Mimi Andani said. She had noted in an earlier statement that NMJ Ghana had been trying to improve on the awards each year and on the occasion of the 3rd anniversary they are confident that it would be better than the previous two.

The most anticipated movie of the year, 10 days in Sun City is finally upon us. This time AY takes us on a journey to the beautiful Sun City in South Africa with fellow cast members – Richard Mofe Damijo, Adesua Etomi, Gbenro Ajibade, Mercy Johnson Okojie, Falz, 2face Idibia, Alibaba, Alex Ekubo, Yvonne Jegede, Annie Idibia, Uti Nwachukwu, Fathia Balogun and more. The premiere took place this weekend on Saturday 17th June 2017 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos. The movie is set to be released in Nigerian on Friday June 23rd 2017. Aside the A-list Nigerian cast, the hilarious star-studded comedy, shot in Sun City: Northern West Province of South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria also features Miguel Nunez Jr. a Hollywood actor and an equally hilarious South African cast consisting, the sensational Amanda Du Pont, comedian Thenjiwe Moseley, Celeste Ntuli and lots more. 10 days in Sun City is directed by award-winning South African-based Nigerian Director Adze Ugah, written by...

GHANAIN legendary actress, Grace Omaboe has been chosen as president of the jury for the 2017 edition of the Golden Movie Awards Africa (GMAA).  The actress popularly known as Maame Dokono was voted by other members of the jury to be their president. As president of the jury, Grace Omaboe will preside over all meetings of the jury and would ensure that the jury applies all the rules and standards set for the scheme to ensure that only deserving nominees win awards in each of the categories. The organisers of the popular pan-African movie awards, NMJ Ghana has also added new faces to the jury for the 2017 awards. They are Ken Addy, a radio presenter with Joy FM and member of the Ghana Cinematography Board of Control and Asare Hackman of Hacky Films and also a member of the Cinematography Board. Director of the Golden Movie Awards Africa, Mimi Andani described the addition of the two gentlemen as very important for the organisers as they bring a world of experience to the sche...

International fashion head, philanthropist, and brain behind Sarkodie’s Sark Collection and Holic water, Yasmin Behzadi has touched down for this year’s edition of Ghana Meets Naija mega concert. Doubling as the rap icon’s business partner, she was formerly based in Ghana, but now operates from Dubai. Yasmin was born in Iran, and is also owner of YB Records. West Africa’s biggest concert, the event parades top stars from Ghana and Nigeria: Davido, Tiwa Savage, Falz, M.anifest, Shatta Wale, Kwadwo ”Lil Win” Nkansah, Kuami Eugene, Ko-jo Cue among others. The 7th edition, this year’s Ghana Meets Naija is powered by Empire Ghana and proudly sponsored by uniBank’s Smile and Mastercard products, Alomo Gold-Natural Herbs and Fruits, Paba Cosmetics, Tang Palace Hotel, Nasco Mobile, Kasi Express, 7Fold, Emerge Ghana and Maaha Beach Resort. See More Photos After The Cut.....