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After 71 days of intense drama and competition, the BBNaija Season 5 came to an end on Sunday 27th of September 2020. Olamilekan Agbelesebioba popularly known as Laycon emerged winner after scoring the highest votes in the final week of the BBNaija Lockdown Edition. The 26-year-old was awarded his gifts at a prize presentation ceremony held earlier today at the MultiChoice studios in Lagos. Where he was presented with the cash prize of N30m, an SUV and a two-bedroom house. Also mentioned was a N5m prize from Betway awarded to Laycon and Ozo on their MAD Sports initiative, and all-expense paid trip to the Guinness House Dublin for Dorathy and Laycon.   Laycon, who made history with over 60 percent of the Big Brother Naija final votes, thanked the organizers, fellow housemates, family, fans and sponsors of the event. “I don’t know what to say, I love you guys very much,” he said. When asked about his plans and projects after the house, Laycon disclosed that he intends to work on proj...

Insurance and retail giants, Hollard Ghana and Melcom Limited announce the addition of general insurance to their partnership following endorsement by the National Insurance Commission. The addition will strengthen the insurance and retail industry’s pioneering partnership to widen insurance penetration and make it more accessible to Ghanaians. Via Hollard Insurance, Hollard Ghana’s general insurance company, Melcom Limited will now offer non-life insurance products to its shoppers at convenient Hollard on-the-go booths available in selected shops. The full array of insurance products now available to Melcom customers are motor insurance, home appliance plan, cell phone insurance, and travel insurance in addition to the life insurance and savings policies being presented by Hollard Life Assurance. Group CEO of Hollard Ghana, Mrs. Patience Akyianu, said: “This is another step in our mission to enable more people to create and secure a better future by offering them insuran...

Q atar Airways is pleased to announce it will operate four weekly flights to Accra, Ghana via Lagos from 29 September 2020 becoming the fourth new destination launched by the national carrier of the State of Qatar since the start of the pandemic. The Accra service will be operated by the airline’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class. Qatar Airways Vice-President, Africa Mr. Hendrik Du Preez said: “We are delighted to land in Accra today.   Qatar Airways has wanted to operate flights to Accra for some time and while the pandemic has slightly delayed these plans, it has not stopped us from fulfilling our commitment to passengers in Ghana and around the world.    As one of the fastest growing economies in the region known for its local hospitality and highly sought after agricultural exports, I am certain Accra will grow to be an important destination in our network. With flights to more than 28 desti...

Laycon, real name Olamilekan Agbelesebioba, has emerged winner of the fifth season of Big Brother Naija after polling 60 per cent of the votes in the final week. The 26-year-old was announced winner at the season’s grand finale on Sunday, the 27th of September. The 26-year-old rapper beat 19 other housemates to clinch the prize after a fiercely competitive 70 days. Dorathy, became the last woman standing in the competition and first runner up with 21.85 per cent of the votes. Nengi came in third place after polling 15.03 per cent of the votes, while Neo and Vee finished fourth and fifth with 1.94 and 1.18 per cent respectively. Laycon joins Katung, Efe, Miracle and Mercy in the coveted list of BBNaija winners. Like the previous winners, he’ll no doubt leverage the opportunity the BBNaija platform has offered him to push his career.

This September is a massive month in smartphone innovation. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold2, which brings together the very best of foldable innovation technology, a category pioneered by Samsung, to change the shape of the future. It is Samsung’s third-generation foldable device, pairing a stunning and bold design with refined engineering to push the boundaries of mobile experiences. Incredibly, it’s a phone when closed and a tablet when open. Pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold2 begins on 25 September until 8 October 2020. This unparalleled device will be available in Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze. The recommended resale price for the Galaxy Z Fold2 is GHS 12,499. “With this device, we are reshaping and redefining the possibilities of the mobile device experience. With Galaxy Z Fold2, luxury meets the power of flexibility and expert craftsmanship, so you can enjoy entirely new mobile experiences. This innovative technology enables trailblazing innovators and entrepreneurs to be mor...

Senior executives, Mrs. Freda Duplan, Chairperson, Zenith Bank Ghana Ltd Board of Directors, Mr Afriyie Oware, CEO, Axis Pensions Trust and Mr Nashiru Iddrisu, MD, Hollard Life Assurance are set to discuss how it’s never too early or late to plan your retirement goals this Friday, September 25, 2020, at 4 pm via Zoom. The September edition of “H.Insured: All About Insurance” webinar series is organized by Hollard Ghana with subsidiaries, Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life Assurance. The virtual event dubbed “A better future: securing retirement happiness”, is meant to help participants prepare adequately towards retirement. On the company’s motivation for the webinar series,  the Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Cynthia Ofori-Dwumfuo, said: “Since we began, our monthly webinar series, ‘H.Insured: All About Insurance’ has garnered public interest, with its handpicked senior executives on the panel, discussing varied topics from wealth creation to understand...

Award winning actress, Roselyn Ngissah has netted a one-year ambassadorial deal with FotoStore, one of the biggest photography studios in Ghana. Last week the ‘4Play' star indirectly announced the deal by sharing a video from a shoot for FotoStore and said; “Thank you Jesus… it is sealed…” But that rather triggered a wild media speculations that she has tied the nuptial knot. She has therefore denied reports that she’s married. She revealed that she was inspired to associate with FotoStore brand by a photo she saw on social media which led to her have a photo section at their Palace Mall branch.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today revealed the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE), the newest member of the Galaxy S20 series. Galaxy S20 FE is a premium flagship smartphone that includes innovations Galaxy fans told us they love most, made available at an accessible price point, starting at GHS 3,599. COVID-19 disrupted the world as we knew it and technology is now playing an even more crucial role in our lives and that is why we created Galaxy S20 FE to deliver flagship experiences to reach even more consumers. Samsung took select features of the Galaxy S20 series, such as the super smooth scrolling display, an AI-powered camera, advanced chipset, hyper-fast connectivity, all day battery, expandable storage, with a streamlined premium design, in order to create the all-new Galaxy S20 FE. “We are constantly speaking to our fans and taking feedback, and we heard what they loved the most about our Galaxy S20 series, what features they used most often and what they would want to see in a new ...

The New York City Fashion Week, which is one of the most prestigious fashion weeks held around the globe twice every year, happened over the weekend. It was a night of glitz and glamor with an array of spectacular designs on the runway by super models around the world. This was a proud and indelible moment to see Ghana being put on the World map as the country also represented with a virtual show exhibiting stupendous designs, put together by DeShe Collection of which super model Araba Sey is the face. Araba Sey is a Ghanaian International award winning Model who has worked with top brands in and outside Ghana, and has won a number of awards and nominations locally and internationally. She has been an inspiration and mentor to many young people in the field of modeling and continues to make strides. She is currently the ambassador for Runway Ghana International fashion showcase (who collaborated with New York City Fashion Week to hold the event). It was such a sight to behold as the kn...

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vodafone Ghana, Mrs. Patricia Obo-Nai, has charged Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Graduating Class of 2020 to build their capacity in digital skills as they enter the world of work. According to her, this will make them remain relevant to their employers during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic as human dependence on technologies is increasing significantly. “Digital Literacy is not computer literacy. Computer literacy is knowing how to use the computer while digital literacy is being able to use digital tools and apps to carry out task and run businesses. This is no longer a choice as employers are already using these tools or will soon adopt the use of these tools to enhance business delivery. We at Vodafone have been exploring many other collaborative tools to improve ways of working for the entire organisation; not just referring to the engineers but also the finance, HR and legal”. Delivering a speech at the KNUST 54t...

Jobberman Ghana has appointed Kwaku Agbesi as the new Chief Executive Officer. His appointment takes effect from September 1, 2020. Kwaku brings to the team combined experiences from Google, General Electric and Apple in sales and marketing, as well as holistic management skills, which makes him the absolute front runner for this position and a huge addition to the team. With Kwaku’s appointment, Jobberman Ghana sees a unique opportunity to accelerate and consolidate the company’s gains in the employment ecosystem in Ghana. As a market leader, Kwaku and the team will help build on the brand’s equity, which has been stellar, so far. He is expected to steer the company’s vision of enhanced digital transformation, enabling culture and operational excellence. “It has been a matter of potential and the rich prospects that Ghana, the gateway of Africa, has had to offer and I look forward to leading a team of professionals who are aligned to effect digital disruption within the Human Resource...

Award-winning pan African entertainment outfit, WatsUp TV has commenced test transmission for its 24 hours channel which will be dedicated to music entertainment. WatsUp TV which just celebrated 6 years has been running its test transmission on the DVB-T2 frequency in Ghana. As a TV Channel, WatsUp TV will be focussed on broadcasting entertainment and music contents to its viewers in Ghana and beyond through its digital platforms. Some of its shows to be aired include Top 10 Africa, Music Playlist, Exclusive Interview, Hot Jamz, Top 10 Francophone, WatsUp TV Official Show, Its Our Time, Fans Tweet Request and Daily News. To access the channel in Ghana, viewers are to rescan their digital television set or Digital decoders.

After eight competitive weeks of extraordinary performances, which saw the men being separated from the boys, the final showdown is here!   The grand finale of season three of Connect FM’s Community Street Rap Battle is scheduled to take place this weekend, Saturday 19th September 2020 at Kojo Krom Lorry Park at 7PM. The show will also stream live online, Facebook: Connect 97.1. According to the Management of Connect FM, the grand finale of the Connect FM Community Street Rap Battle promises to be fun filled with unique rap bars, hard punchlines, inventiveness and lyrical dexterity. Your guess is as good as mine, who wins the night when the eleven gifted rappers clash? Who gets the bragging rights and wins ultimate prize: one year management deal, five mastered songs and GHC50,000 worth of promotion across all Media General platforms. The first runner up will have three mastered songs and GHC10,000 worth of promotion as the prize package whilst the second runner up will receive two...

Africa’s most loved storyteller Multichoice is committed to continuing the journey of storytelling for years to come. At the heart of this commitment is the desire to tell stories that resonate with Africans throughout the continent, stories that echo shared sentiments of triumph, success and growth, stories that share ideals, beliefs, embrace change and encourage diversity. It is through these stories that we can come together as one. This promise to showcase the best of African storytelling is perfectly captured in the “10 000 Stories” promo which was launched as part of the recent Multichoice Media Showcase.   This creative masterpiece was the brainchild of poet and writer Lebohang Mashango. It explores themes around diversity, innovation, local content, international content, sports and a general love for stories. Brought to life by Mashango and other talented African poets, it is an ode to all who have been part of the journey, celebrating the legacy of the MultiChoice ...

Biggie always has a surprise in store for the housemates and viewers and he reveals them as he deems fit. In yet another twist this season, Biggie gave the housemates a lot to think about during the surprising nomination process this Monday as the fight comes down to the top five.   After Nengi was declared the ninth Head of House (HoH) of the season, she secured her place in the grand finale. However, she did not get to pick a Deputy Head of House (DHoH) to save from possible eviction.   To kick off the nominations, Biggie gave Nengi the duty to remove a veil to reveal the mystery underneath, which turned out to be six bowls placed upside down on a table concealing an item. The housemates were then asked to pick one bowl each and stand behind it. They were not permitted to choose the same bowl as another housemate. After this was done, they were given three seconds to turn over their bowls and find either white or black headbands. Neo, Dorathy and Ozo ended up with black head...

Inspired by music legends including Nana Ampadu and Fela Kuti, new entrant on the music scene, Notty is on a mission to leave a lasting legacy with his craft. With an innate ability for writing good songs, he wants to be remembered for being committed to releasing quality productions, being versatile and changing the music industry with his work. The New Way Escalate-signee is already making inroads with his first single ‘FINE BOY’ off his upcoming EP set to be released in 2021. The infectious record is gaining rotation on mainstream radio, and at events. Notty will continue his press tour this week after premiering ‘FINE BOY’ on Starr FM to promote the song and officially introduce himself to the music industry and stakeholders. A set of songs including ‘Hennessey,’ ’Available,’ ‘Ayaya’ and ‘Money’ will be released in the coming months. His relatable songs are written based on real life experiences. Notty born Nathan Amankona Boateng is working hard at becoming the favourite of music ...

DStv customers, get ready for some thrilling entertainment as Televisa Networks and Multichoice Group team up to announce the launch of a new channel tlnovelas. The channel will be available from Monday, 14 September till August 2021. tlnovelas is an exclusive channel with a host of the most successful telenovelas within the Televisa Group of over 800 titles. The channel aims to delight customers with stories that will captivate them through compelling plots that will certainly drive unique emotional connections with viewers. From young adults, women, men and even children, there is a story for everyone to enjoy. The channel explores various genres, from romantic comedies, epic dramas and binge-worthy stories for the young and old. Programming of tlnovelas include great stories such as “Teresa”, “My Heart is Yours” (Mi Corazón es Tuyo), “Passion and Power” (Pasión y Poder) and “Fooled into Love” (Amores con Trampa), not forgetting the flagship show “Love Spell” (Sortilegio) which will ...

The seventh live eviction show saw Prince and Kiddwaya get evicted from the BBNaija Lockdown house. During the week, TrikyTee won the Head of House Challenge, and chose Laycon as his Deputy. This automatically saved both of them from eviction. After the Head of House games on Monday, each housemate got to nominate two other housemates for possible eviction. At the end of the nomination process, Ozo, Dorathy, Kiddwaya and Prince had the highest nominations and were immediately put up for possible eviction. In a brief interview with Ebuka, Prince mentioned that he had a feeling he was going to leave the house today, but he was hopeful. He also talked about “his girls”, saying that he loves Dorathy like a sister and he started to like Tolanibaj when he realized she liked him as well. He also asked Ebuka to be his mentor saying he wants to be an Ebuka that can act. He added that he hope he can go into acting and event hosting, as well as have a salon of his own someday.

Pan African entertainment TV Show, WatsUp TV has hosted a surprise birthday party for Ghanaian musicians, Fameye, Quamina MP & Tulenkey who share the same birthday on September 9th. The artiste who has all collaborated on same projects were surprised when their colleague artistes Kofi Mole & Eddie Khae with their fans and management teams. The event which also saw the artistes sharing memorable moments working together on the same projects also gave them the platform to announce their future collaborations together which will be released in the coming days The event was also attended by bloggers such as Ronnie is Everywhere, GhKwaku, David Mawuli, ZionFelix, Elorm Bennie , Twins Don’t Beg & Rob Photography.

Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC is excited to announce the launch of its new campaign “Rise Up,” and a commitment of GHS10 million support package for trade partners to support and help them get back on their feet to boost profitability. The programme, which is a continuation of the ‘Yεn Nyin Mbom’ loyalty program last year,  is an offering to give back to trade partners and customers, to add value to their businesses as they transition from the blow of COVID-19, back into operations. Following the announcement of the re-opening of open air bars nationwide, Guinness Ghana has invested the GHS10 million to cover the installation of veronica buckets and other PPEs at bars, fridges, microwaves, cash rewards, free drinks, DSTV installation and educational posters to drive adherence to safety protocols among others to keep themselves as well as consumers safe.   Over the years, Guinness Ghana has sought to find innovative and creative ways among its trade partners. Recent global pande...

Pan African entertainment TV show, WatsUp TV has chalked its 6th anniversary since launching in Ghana in 2014. The TV show which debuted on ETV Ghana has gone through various stages to have received coverage within and beyond Ghana. With the recent RTP Awards nomination as a Best Entertainment TV Show, and previous awards from Jack Daniels, Avance Media, University of Ghana students, WatsUp TV stands tall among its competitors in the African entertainment industry. The brand which is also responsible for some of the biggest concerts in Ghana, has built a great reputation in hosting events, activations with participation from high ranking celebrities across Africa. Projects aligned with the vision of WatsUp TV over the 6 years include: WatsUp TV Music Video Awards, WatsUp Magazine, Charity Donations and Celebrity Car Race.

Using multi-surface disinfectant just got more exciting as manufacturer of detergents, degreasers and disinfectants, Belshaw Manufacturing Limited has introduced three different multi-surface disinfectants onto the Ghanaian market – to help maintain a germ-free surface. The products namely the Belshaw Multisurface sanitiser, the Chlorine-based formulation and the Iodine- based formulation have been added  to the company’s range of products to serve Ghanaians. The surface sanitiser used for cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing products, contains antimicrobial agents that kills germs, virus and bacteria on hard, non-porous surfaces. This product is great for cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, tiles, stainless steel, door handles, machines and more. Before the outbreak of COVID-19, we all didn’t realize how important it is to disinfect our working surfaces, kitchens, washrooms and food production areas. As the saying goes “With every problem comes an opportunity”, Belshaw introduced these...

It was a night of surprises as Lucy was evicted from the BBNaija house just minutes after Erica was disqualified from the show. The week began with Erica winning the Head of House challenge, making her a two-time head of house. This time, she picked Prince as her Deputy Head of House, which gave both of them immunity from eviction. Big Brother officially re-introduced the old nomination and eviction process that fans knew from previous seasons. After the Head of House games that saw Erica and Prince secure immunity from nominations, each of the housemates has to put up two housemates each for eviction. At the end of the nomination process, Lucy, Laycon, TrikyTee, Kiddwaya, Nengi and Vee had the highest nominations and were immediately put up for possible eviction.  Lucy speaking with Ebuka said she didn’t hug anyone when she was leaving the house because she didn’t want to get emotional. She also explained that she had the most disagreements with her fellow housemates because she s...

BBNaija Lockdown housemate Erica has been disqualified from the show following multiple infringements of Big Brother’s rules which earned her a third strike. Big Brother announced the disqualification on Sunday, September 6, 2020 after playing several clips of Erica clearly breaking the rules for the housemates and viewers to see. On Saturday night after the weekly party, Erica had gone on a tirade hurling insults at and goading fellow housemate Laycon who she had accused of lying against her. The tirade went on for hours in spite of interventions by other housemates. And it didn’t end there. Erica, who was the Head of House this week, went on to kick her deputy HoH, Prince out of the Head of House lounge for refusing to take her side in her dispute with Laycon. She poured water on Prince’s side of the bed to prevent him from sleeping there. Last but certainly not the least, she peeked into the production room - an action which is greatly frowned upon by Big Brother as any sort of inte...

Emirates has announced it will resume passenger services to Lagos (7 September) and Abuja (9 September) in Nigeria. The resumption of flights to both Nigerian cities takes Emirates’ African network to 13 destinations, as the airline works hard to help its customers travel safely and confidently, implementing industry-leading health and safety measures at all points of the travel journey. Flights to Lagos will operate four times a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Flights to/from Abuja will operate as a daily service. Tick ets are open for booking on emirates.com or via travel agents. Passengers travelling from both cities in Nigeria to the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific can enjoy safe and convenient connections via Dubai, and customers can stop over or travel to Dubai as the city has re-opened for international business and leisure visitors. Ensuring the safety of travellers, visitors, and the community, COVID-19 PCR tests are mandatory f...

SELAID GHANA in partnership with Agyemang Prempeh Foundation and Apostolic Empowerment Ministries has donated medical items and equipment to the Child Health Department of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The donated items include medical consumables like pulse oximeters, surgical face masks, hand towels and also infection prevention consumables like liquid soaps, sanitizers, parazones. Others include toilet rolls, wheel barrows, medicine trolley, boxes of water, cartons of milk, pipe hose and children’s Bible. The items were distributed to various wards in the Child Health Department of the Korle –Bu Teaching Hospital. In addition to the items donated the Founder of SELAID GHANA, Pastor Selasie Addae on behalf of Agyemang Prempeh and Apostolic Empowerment Ministries made a cash donation to pay bills of needy children in the wards. Pastor Selasie Addae, Founder of Apostolic Empowerment Ministries and SELAID GHANA together with a representative from Agyemang Prempeh Foundation made the p...

Container Spot is a popular joint at Osu, in Accra. Every ‘night owl’ knows the lively spot that attracts both the young and old, especially at night. At a time when the hospitality and tourism sector is looking to get back on its feet after easing of restrictions that came about because of the COVID pandemic, Guinness Ghana has come to the rescue – through its refreshed loyalty programme, ‘Yen Nyin Mbom’. In the spirit of renewing its commitment to help businesses thrive, Guinness Ghana has rewarded some of its loyal stakeholders, among them, the famous Container Spot which stands as a key beneficiary. For over 20 years, Mrs Philomina Tandoh, the brain behind Container Spot has brought happy moments to many family and friends through her business operation, and Guinness Ghana recognised her hard work. In an effort to escape boredom as a house wife, Mrs. Tandoh decided to start her business from humble beginnings to this thriving venture where it is counted amongst the most recommended...

Hollard Insurance, a subsidiary of insurance group, Hollard Ghana has won multiple awards at the recent 2020 edition of the prestigious Ghana Insurance Awards. The event, which took place at the plush Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel sought to honour deserving insurance companies and individuals for their enormous contributions and innovations in the insurance industry. The company received the ‘Commercial Line Insurer of the Year’ award for its ability to service the multiplicity of its client’s needs, including the delivery of innovative enterprise-wide and group business solutions. For its admirably consistent year-on-year business growth, Hollard Insurance picked up ‘Best Growing Company of the year in the Non-Life Insurance Category’. Hollard Ghana’s groundbreaking product ‘Hollard ChatInsure’ and its Chatbot, Araba Hollard, the first virtual insurer in the country offering end-to-end insurance services won the ‘Marketing Campaign of the Year’ awards.