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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...