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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.....

Nigerian based silky songstress known in showbiz circles as Tiwa Savage has arrived in Ghana ahead of the 2017 Ghana Meet Naija. Tiwa, arrived at the Kotoka International Airport at 5:45pm were CEO of EIB Network, popularly known as Bola Ray welcomed the Mavis member.M.anifest also arrived same time with Tiwa Savage. Both artistes billed for the well attended concert Ghana Meet Naija promised patrons to grab their ticket for spectacular concert. The 7th edition of Ghana Meet Naija comes off 27th May, 2017 at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). Davido, Shatta Wale, M.anifest, Tiwa Savage, Falz  et al set to rock 2017 Ghana Meet Naija.  See More Photos After Cut......

Emirates has introduced new sustainable blankets made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. The soft and warm blankets are made using ecoTHREAD™ patented technology and is now available in Economy Class on all long-haul Emirates flights. Each Emirates ecoTHREAD™ blanket is made from 28 recycled plastic bottles. With the latest innovation, the bottles are recycled into plastic chips before being turned into yarn, creating a polar fleece material. The fine thread is then woven into soft blankets. The environmentally-friendly blankets were designed in partnership with Buzz, the world’s leading inflight product specialists, and are part of Emirates’ continued commitment to product innovation and sustainability. Emirates already runs a green programme on board recycling aluminum cans, plastic and glass bottles, and clean paper products such as newspapers, magazines and cardboard cartons where possible. By the end of 2019, Emirates ecoTHREAD™ blankets would have rescued 88 million pla...

THE President of South Africa, His Excellency Jacob Zuma has charged leaders and citizens of African countries to work together to ensure that they open up the continent for more tourists to come in and experience what they have to offer. President Zuma said this when he addressed participants during the official opening of the 27th Tourism INDABA at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) in the KwaZulu Natal Province of South Africa last Tuesday. According to statistics available to the United Nation’s organization responsible for tourism, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Africa saw a growth of 8% in international tourism arrivals to reach 58 million, representing twice the average rate of growth of the global rate of 4%. “It is encouraging to see more travellers discovering our continent,” said President Zuma. “However, if we work together, then we can open up our beautiful continent for further growth in tourism.” President Zuma who officially opened the three-da...

In celebration of its National Reconciliation Week, the Australian High Commission in Ghana has this week announced it will be putting together a fashion extravaganza for stakeholders within the Ghanaian space as well as all Ghanaians with the love for fashion. In partnership with the Board of Fashion Ghana as well as Vickie Remoe and Company, the High Commission will be hosting an event dubbed as the “Indigenous Textiles Fashion Show” on Saturday 3 June at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Accra.

Each year, Discovery Health bestows awards on a well-deserving health journalist in each of the categories. One of these well deserving journalists will walk away with the main prize, the Discovery Health Journalist of the Year Award. Joining the list of elite journalists across Africa, Peace Hyde has been shortlisted for the category of Young Upcoming Health Journalist award for her work detailing the horrific practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and its effect on the young girls who endure the vicious act. The work was published in the prestigious Forbes Woman Africa magazine and will be one of 3 shortlisted finalists for the category at the Awards ceremony, which takes place on the 15th of June in South Africa. The story, The Children Who Become Women Too Soon, depicts the harrowing tale of young girls who are subjected to the act of FGM in remote areas in Nigeria. Following the ban on this practice by the previous Nigerian administration, Peace Hyde ex...

Request for submission of films for the 2017 edition of the annual Golden Movie Awards Africa (GMAA) was closed on Thursday May 10, 2017. The deadline for submissions was extended from April 30, 2017 to enable filmmakers across the continent to be able to submit their works for consideration. GMAA gives the opportunity to African filmmakers from around the world to receive praise, recognition and be awarded for their efforts at telling the African stories to both Africans and the rest of the world during the period under review.

In July 2016, the Cake Fair hit Accra for the first time, in an unforgettable one-day indoor event dedicated to the world of cake. Following immense success recorded in 2016 in both the Cake Fair and its sequel, DessertFest in July and December respectively; the sweet experience would again be made available to cake enthusiasts from across and beyond Ghana in July this year. Entries for participation in the fair have been opened with two generous Early Bird packages. If you bake or sell cakes, or supply ingredients, equipment, appliance or other essential baking products or services, The Cake Fair 2017 will offer you the rare opportunity to reach and sell to a highly qualifies audience. You can’t afford to miss out on this opportunity to meet and interact with cake fanatics from across the country and beyond. The Cake Fair 2017 is powered by Yellow October Events, a full-service event management and consulting company and Voice Ads Productions, a radio and television adver...

The African Film industry is set for a revolution through filmmaking, as Footprints Film foundation and High Definition Film Academy (HDFA) launches the 6th edition of its Script2ScreenAfrica filmmaking and Acting Reality TV project, with the theme “Film as a catalyst for revolution!” “In a time when our continent is overwhelmed with multiple social ills; corruption, injustice, inequality, lack of quality education, lack of power supply, poverty, and insecurity, we seek to train filmmakers with a vision to tell stories that will tackle some of the continent’s most pressing issues head-on, educate viewers while entertaining them, and hopefully pique effective action once the screen’s glow diminishes. Filmmakers who understand that film is an ideal catalyst for change, and linking a powerful story with a highly developed activist campaign could move public opinion and start a revolution,” organisers said in a statement.

The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) in collaboration with the Government of Ghana, represented by the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), and Ghana 60 Years On Planning Committee wish to announce that Ghana will host the most celebrated innovation event in Africa, the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) in Accra in July 2017 (dates to be confirmed soon).  The decision to host IPA in Ghana has received the highest endorsement from H.E. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the President of Ghana, who will deliver the keynote address during the Awards ceremony. Ghana’s selection as host country for IPA 2017 comes as a result of its commitment towards consolidating a thriving national innovation ecosystem. In its 60 years of independence, Ghana has been an example of progressive successes that have made the country and its advancements marketable and well respected globally.

Telecommunications giant, MTN Ghana, together with the South African community in Ghana has marked South Africa’s 23rd Freedom Day in a colourful golf tournament at the Celebrity Golf Course at Sakumono. The event saw over 120 golfers participating in the sport and funfair to celebrate the great feat in South Africa’s history. Miss Eloise Aseda Wilson the youngest golfer on the day stunned golf fanatics with her incredible golfing skills by emerging co-winner for the ladies’ category together with Mrs. Adelaide Owusu Adjepong while Joe Dadson and Sampson Asorgba also emerged co-winners for the men’s category. Senior Manager, Regulatory, at MTN Ghana Mr. Sam Koranteng said; “MTN is delighted to be associated with this event as part of our commitment to supporting sporting activities in Ghana; particularly golf and soccer. We are also glad to share in the joy of South Africa on this memorable day in the country’s history.” “We look to continuing our relationship with the South African...