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Singer Eazzy has named Kuami Eugene and Patapaa as artistes she would not want to work with. Speaking on Behind The Fame on Joy FM, the ‘Wengeze’ hitmaker said her type of music differs from that of Patapaa and Kuami Eugene, hence they cannot blend. Eazzy explained Patapaa’s type of music is too fast for what she does and she cannot compete. “I love his personality. He is a very lively person, but music wise I no go fit. I know him as an up-tempo artiste, If you put me on any of his songs, I go do yawa,” she told Lexis Bill on Monday. Eazzy stated she would consider a collaboration when Patapaa decides to make a mid-tempo song “I think we can blend, then.” The singer added she prefers a collaboration with KiDi than Kuami Eugene. Eazzy said she likes the texture of KiDi’s voice, his compositions and the tone he sings in. “Knowing that there is another player that can do a better job for me, I would like to go for that,” she added. The artiste said, she has nothing aga...

Ghana’s veteran highlife artist Rex Omar has disclosed in an interview that he no longer attends church because he doesn’t want to be a “hypocrite and a sinner”. According to the ‘Dada Di Da’ hitmaker, he was an active member of Assemblies of God church but he stopped going to church since 1997. “I believe if I had continued to go to Church I would have been a hypocrite, a bad person and a sinner. Most people pretend to be good Christians but you later find out that you are even far better than them and this takes away your direct relationship with God”, he stated. He also stated that his body is the temple of God and that he has a direct relationship with God. According to veteran musician, they are so many unanswered questions about the bible and that people especially men of God are silent about it. “A lot of people attend church because everyone is going to church. They are worshipping God they don’t know. The church also makes you narrow-minded in your thinking. Chr...

Popular Ghanaian musician Emmanuel Andrew’s Samini a.k.a Batman Samini is set to rock the 44th Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards Night. The gala which is billed for 11th May 2019 at the Accra International Conference Centre will see several sportsmen and women honoured for their contribution to the industry. Samini and several other musicians such as Amakye Dede, Ramblers International Band, Kwabena Kwabena, etc have been lined up to perform at the gala. Kwabena Yeboah, the president of the SWAG has indicated that stakeholders and patrons of SWAG should be expecting ecstatic performance from the legendary Samini in the 44th Swag Awards Gala. “Last year was awesome with Kwabena Kwabena's splendid performance and this year, patrons should expect an ecstatic showdown from the great Samini at the same venue. The ‘My Own’ hit-maker is thrilled with the opportunity to perform at the 44th SWAG Awards Gala . “I love and play sports, my performance on stage is...

Nana Appiah Mensah, CEO of gold dealership company Menzgold, has sent out words of encouragement to Stonebwoy on Instagram. In the post, the owner of the Zylofon Media record label shared a photo of the dancehall artiste with the caption: “God bless! Stonebwoy. U’re spot on bro. Soon I and I wud sit again in Jerusalem upon the still waters and sing the songs of Zion. Keep d faya blazin, abwoy. Pepper dem’. Jah!rasta farai.” Nana Appiah Mensah whose gold dealership company has been ordered by the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) to stop operation is being pressured by the customers of the company to pay their investments. Recently, NAM 1 who has been in jail in Dubai over a court case was reportedly freed. The court has also ordered the Dubai-based company which called for his arrest and later prosecution, to pay him all outstanding debts. Since the news broke, NAM 1 has made a comeback on his social media platforms. He has unfollowed all his Zylofon artistes in...

Rapper Strongman has refuted claims by some fans of his former label boss Sarkodie that his “most good footballers turn to be bad coaches. don’t be deceived” tweet was a shade directed to the SarkCess Music boss. According to the Rapper, his tweet was to troll Manchester United and in no way was directed to his mentor Sarkodie Speaking in an interview on the Cosmopolitan Mix show on Joy FM, Thursday, he said manchester united has not been performing well recently as they are being coached by a former player of the club. “I am a Chelsea fan so obviously I would not expect Man U to go any level above us,” he stated. Strongman, however, noted that he was happy at SarkCess music and that he and Sarkodie had no bad blood between them. Source : Ameyawdebrah.com

Over 600 workers of Standard Chartered Bank in Ghana are set to lose their jobs in June as the bank closes three branches. The branches to be closed down are located at Tudu, Westlands and Taifa in Accra. Starrfm.com.gh sources say the staff have now been informed of the decision after it was kept from them for a long while. The source further revealed that the branches are being closed because management has introduced a new technology that is capable of doing their jobs in the respective branches. Conversations are underway to duly compensate the affected staff. The development comes as the industry is yet to emerge from the crisis that saw the collapse of some banks culminating into the Consolidated Bank Of Ghana last year. The Bank of Ghana has however said savings is rising as confidence in the sector took a massive hit after in the wake of the crisis. Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5M

Africa’s richest man and owner of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has showered praise on the presidents of Ghana, Rwanda and Ivory Coast. Speaking at the forum organized by Africa Center for Economic Transformation (ACET), the businessman referred to them as ‘visionary leaders’ and are the kind of persons African countries need. He also mentioned that all Africa needs is about 20 presidents out of a total of 54 who possess these qualities and are capable of moving Africa to the next level. “We do not need to have all 54 countries to have visionary leaders. What we need is a maximum of 20 of the likes of the presidents of #Ghana, #Rwanda and Côte d’Ivoire.” – @AlikoDangote ACET is an African think tank that provides research, policy advice and institutional strengthening for African countries.   Source: JiveNaija.com

Award-winning Ghanaian rapper, Michael Owusu Addo, known in Showbiz as Sarkodie over the weekend paid an official visit to Kantanka Automobiles, producers of the Kantanka fleet of cars. Sarkodie had in the previous weeks lamented why the government was sleeping on home grown companies like Kantanka Automibiles. He did not leave empty handed as he purchased for himself a brand new Kantanka car to show his support to the company. Sarkodie also encouraged Ghanaians to support the Kantanka brand. Taking to Instagram to share his experience, Sark wrote: My visit to @Kantankaautomobile was an eye opener!!! Thanks @kwadwosafo_jnr for the invite… We all hypocrites (myself included) but the good news is, it’s never our fault it was programmed for us to be like that. But it’s never too late! We just gotto be aware and wake up!!! The innovative inventions by the Legend Apostle Sarfo Kantanka will blow your mind… I left the place speechless and with a lot of guilt… We producing all th...

Award-winning Fante rapper TeePhlow has revealed that he can’t afford to buy credit for his fans to vote for him to win best rapper at this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. According to the “Forgive” singer in an interview on Radio Central 92.5mhz, he disclosed that the team is doing their best for him to win. “We are doing the best we can do to bring the award but at the end of the day we can’t do everything. Obviously I can’t buy credit for people to vote like Sarkodie will do. I can’t do it alone so we have to do it together”, he told Amansan Krakye. TeePhlow also entreated the fans to support by voting massively because awards are won by votes and not just talking. “Every category that has to do with voting takes a collective effort to win. Anytime you see an artist nominated for category that has to do with voting, the winner is the one that had most votes. So the only way we can win is to come together and vote across board. Most times people will be saying ...

Ghanaian Reggae and Dancehall Singjay, Ras Kuuku, in a exclusive interview with Blakk Senses on the Afrikan Train Show on Agboo 92.9fm in the Volta Region of Ghana made some revealing comments on his confirmation for the Maiden Edition of JaGhafest 2019. Speaking about his excitement ahead of the festival, he made some interesting comments. “I feel so great to be part of this show. This is the first edition and to have Ras Kuuku on it, I think it’s a great move and I give thanks for that. My fans were so happy to hear that news. Working with people like Elorm Beenie, you should know how much work we are putting up there. With Samini, Epixode, Rudebwoy Ranking, etc you should know the kind of energy and fire we are bringing on to that stage. We are ready for it.” (Ras Kuuku) The “Puom” King went ahead to reveal that playing on the same stage with Veteran root rock reggae singers, Sizzla Kalonji, Duane Stephenson shows how much blessings has been bestowed on them. “Me talking t...

Sizzla Kalonji, headline act for JaGhafest is expected to town down in Ghana this Wednesday, April 10. The Internationally known Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall Singjay is super excited about the news and can’t wait to step foot back in Ghana. Sizzla, born “Miguel Orlando Collins” first cake to Ghana for concert 9 years ago and played at the Accra Sports Stadium. The “Crank Up” Boss (Sizzla) will be joined by colleague artistes Duane Stephenson, Natel and Empire-I. Ghana’s line up for JaGhafest include Samini, Epixode, Ras Kuuku, Shegah, Kahpun, XLNC, Black Mallam, just to name a few. JaGhafest stages it’s maiden edition this Saturday, April 13th at the Independence Square. The show is FREE to public and officially starts 6:00pm. For any enquiries or special reservations, kindly reach out to the team via social media on the following handles. Facebook: JaGhafest Instagram: @JaGhafest Twitter: @JaGhafest For Media Engagements and other itinerary on this concert, please reach o...

Ghanaian Hip-life musician, Kofi Kinaata has blamed DJs for not appreciating good music and only promoting songs that they have been been paid to play. According to the “Confession” hit maker, there are so many good songs that never became a hit because the owners of the songs did not have money to push their songs. “It was difficult for a song like Chocho Mucho by Bless to become a hit just because he didn’t have the money to push it but other songs I don’t even regard as songs are doing so well. “The DJs will not play a song, especially from an up and coming artiste, but would prefer to play a bad song from a popular artiste which is not cool,” he told Graphic Showbiz. Kofi Kinaata also added that despite the pressure to have so many hit songs, he’d rather record a good song that would not be popular to a bad song that will be a hit. “I want to be noted for doing good songs. Songs like Susuka, Sweetie Pie, Confession, Single and Free are great songs everyone can relate t...

‘One Corner’ hitmaker, Patapaa Amisty, says he never promised to marry his ‘girlfriend, Queen Peezy as is being speculated by the public. According to him, he never showed off any wedding ring on social media promising to marry her. Queen Peezy’s reportedly decided to end her relationship with Patapaa because of a video circulating on social media in which Patapaa is seen having an ‘affair’ with a White lady. Patapaa is heard saying he had found a White woman who had fallen in love with him while embarking on a musical tour in Europe. In the video, he and his newly-found woman were seen having a good time in the kitchen and kissing. After the video went viral, Queen Peezy reportedly collapsed and was admitted at the hospital. But, speaking on Adom FM’s Drive Time show on Friday, Patapaa explained that all the outings with Queen Peezy were for hype. He said he never proposed love to the White lady and was only doing her a favour by taking photos with her to share on ...

Ghana’s waste management agenda has received a major boost with the installation of a state-of-the-art integrated recycling and compost plant in Accra to properly manage solid waste and create wealth out of it for the people. Described by waste management experts as the game-changer in the industry, the plant has come at a time that the country is struggling to effectively and efficiently manage solid waste which is engulfing our cities and towns. The plant utilizes modernised technology to recycle organic, plastic and other solid waste materials into compost and useable raw materials to feed the agricultural sector and industries respectively. With the daily capacity to process 200 metric tonnes of solid waste and 100 tonnes of organic fertilizer, the 20 million-dollar plant built by the waste management giant Zoomlion Ghana Limited, is the first of 16 similar plants to be constructed across Ghana. Organic fertilizer from each of the 16 plants is expected to help government...

Former Ghana international footballer Kevin Prince Boateng replies a fan who said he only joined Barcelona to take pictures. The 32 year old Barcelona striker took to his instagram page to shower some praises on his team after they defeated Atlètico Madrid in a 2-0 win yesterday, with late goals from Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi. He wrote, "what a team 💙❤ @fcbarcelona 🔥🔥🔥". After he made the post, a fan commented that he only came to Barcelona to make pictures. Kevin who normally act blind to critics under his posts, couldn't let this go, came back with a savage reply, "but very good pictures". The former AC Milan and Tottenham  playermaker who made a shock loan move from Sassuolo to FC Barcelona has only made one La Liga appearance since he joined the Catalan giants in January. He is still seeking more play time from coach Ernesto Valverde to prove his worth in the club.

A popular Nigerian rap artist has come out to declare his unreserved support for a female colleague in the music industry who was recently read for filth by some other female artistes. Sensational rap talent, Ice Prince Zamani, recently had an interview with Legit.ng team and the music act had a lot of things to say, especially as it concerns his friend and colleague in the music industry, Tiwa Savage. It would be recalled that over the past few days, talented singers Seyi Shay and Victoria Kimani heavily dissed Tiwa in their individual entries for Kizz Daniel’s viral music challenge. Reacting to the development, Ice Prince called on every female act that has been coming against the Mavin queen and abusing her, to sheath their swords and ‘park well’. He said they should be warned as Tiwa has a lot of bodyguards both in heaven and earth that are rooting hard for her and will go an extra mile to protect her all the way. Ice Prince added that he was also one of the earthly bod...

Togelese Professional footballer Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor has a motivational message to inspire anyone facing challenges that there is a better day coming. The Instanbul Basaksehir striker took to his social media platforms to throw some words of motivation to anyone struggling to reach the peak. According to Adebayor, he did not even have a bike when growing up but look at life now. "Growing up, I did not even have a bike. Look at life man.... keep working towards your goals", he wrote. Source : MyMediaWorks

Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince has announced that he’s taking his relationships seriously because he’s done playing games and needs a wife now. The former Chocolate City rapper disclosed this in an interview on Beat FM’s ‘Morning Rush’ with Olisa Adibua and Osi Suave Zamani who also admitted that he’s currently dating someone disclosed that he is taking things serious with her as he is looking for a wife now. ‘I’m looking for a wife now, I’m not trying to play games anymore. You know I’ve always had pretty women and I’m actually dating someone now’. Also speaking about his 7-year-old son, Jamal, the rapper said; I’m proud of him, everytime I see his project in school he makes me so happy’.

Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson has heaped praises on award-winning reggae/dancehall artiste, Samini. The mother of one who is a big fan of the High Grade Family boss took to her twitter page to hail the singer. ‘Samini is a legend’ Yvonne Nelson tweeted. Samini over the decade since he surfaced on the music scene has been very consistent. he has released seven studio albums, with all being highly successful on the commercial market. Source : Ameyawdebrah.com

Sizzla Kalonji, globally celebrated Jamaican Reggae icon is the new headline act for JaGhafest 2019. Edge Of The World Production (EOTWP), organizers of the event have repackaged the maiden edition of the Jamaica GHANA Festival with a more compact line up. Sizzla in a viral video few days ago admitted he was coming for JaGhafest on April 13th and music fans are in high anticipation for this event at the Independence Square. Duane Stephenson, Natel and Empire from Jamaica are part of the Caribbean line up while Ghana’s MOBO-winning superstar Samini is the lead face for the Ghana line up which also has Ras Kuuku, Epixode, Rudebwoy Ranking, Sean Taylor, XLNC, Shegah, Kahpun, Black Mallam, others. The show which is tipped to be free to public will be a platform to showcase the rich music culture of both countries and accentuate their strong bonding and heritage as a connect between Africa and the Caribbean. For any enquiries or special reservations, kindly reach out to the tea...

Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson has announced her intention to embark on another demonstration if the recent power outages are not fixed. In a tweet on Tuesday, she wrote: “#DUMSORMUSTSTOP !!!! We are gonna hit the streets soon if it doesn’t stop!” This comes a few weeks after Ghanaian comedian, Derrick Kobina Bonney, known in showbiz as DKB also gave the Power Distribution Services (PDS) a one-week ultimatum to fix the recent erratic power supply also known as “dumsor” or he would embark on a demonstration exercise. In a video on Facebook, the comedian said he cannot afford to buy fuel for his generator every day due to dumsor. “We thought ECG was horrible now the new one is Proper Dumsor or Permanent Dumsor, I don’t even know what their name is. 50 cedis fuel gone already to the power generator, now I’m on my way to buy another one. Am I supposed to be using my money to buy fuel?” he asked. “Honestly, if this darkness continues for one week nobody should blame me if I do ...

Talented Ghanaian female Vocalist eShun born Ethel Eshun has lauded her nomination in this year’s VGMAs. In 2017 eshun made it to the Unsung Category of the Awards and her efforts has again been acknowledged this year. In an exclusive interview with Chelsy Sey on Ryse N Shyne on 97.9 fm Takoradi, she stated her nomination in the Best Female Vocalist Category of this year’s Vodaphone Ghana Music Awards is well deserved because of her great works in the year under review. “I feel blessed and happy and I look at this nomination as a great pat on my back and I am grateful for it” eShun is currently promoting her latest release “Clap for Yourself “ produced by Monexbeat and Fox Beat. She also released “Fa Me Kor, “I Want” and “Akyea” which is a sequel to “Someone loves Me” featuring Flowking Stone in 2018. She faces stiff competition with Efya, Adina, Cina Soul, MzVee and Diana Hamilton in that category. eShun hinted she is about to drop her first album titles #SeVen made up ...