Top Rated Textile Manufacturer GTP celebrates Golden Jubilee

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   06:36:00

Top Rated Textile Manufacturer GTP celebrates Golden Jubilee

FASHION NEWS

 GTP, the textile manufacturer and brand celebrated for their colourful prints and lively fabrics commemorated an iconic benchmark yesterday – 50 years of commitment to Ghanaian fashion, culture, communities and economy.

To mark the occasion, the company, now formally known as Tex Styles Ghana Ltd, hosted a morning of festivities including a photo exhibition depicting 50 years in the brand’s history, speeches by key dignitaries, a fashion show and performances by the GTP Jubilee Choir.

“We are tremendously honoured to have reached the half century mark as a company,” said Mr. Kofi Boateng, Managing Director of Tex Styles Ghana Ltd, “This day is about recognizing the special place that GTP holds within our community.

...For 50 years we have been woven into the fabric of Ghanaians’ lives and that’s an accomplishment we are truly proud of.”

Several key dignitaries attended the celebration, including the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Mr Kweku Ricketts Hagan, who spoke at the event to congratulate GTP on their jubilee achievement as well as their contribution to the national trade and employment.

Reverend Dr. Joyce Aryee delivered the 50th Anniversary Prayer and both the Honorary Isaac Ashai Odamtten, Mayor of Tema and Mr. Solomon Kotei, ICU General Secretary, spoke at the event to recognize GTP for all they have accomplished over the past 50 years.

TexStyles Ghana Ltd, manufacturer of the GTP and Woodin range of African prints, is a subsidiary of the Vlisco Group, global leader in fashion brands with an African heritage.

As one of the largest tax payers in Ghana, the company contributes immensely to employment, health delivery, social support and environmental education across the nation.

Milestone dates for GTP: The company’s rich history dates back to Kwame Nkrumah’s presidency:

• 1966: Factory incorporated as Ghana Textiles Printing Company, a wax printing company owned by the Ghana Government, Unilever PLC & Gamma Holdings

• 1976: Government of Ghana assumes majority shareholding & UAC (United African Company) retains management control

• 1982: Workers ejected UAC management and take over control of the factory, leading to Unilever and oversee shareholders losing management control

• 1994: Unilever resume management control • 1996: Gamma Holding (represented by Vlisco) assume majority shareholder and management

• 1998: Gamma Holding buys out Unilever • 2004: Company name changes to Tex Styles Ghana Ltd

• 2010: Actis Group of UK acquires 100% of Vlisco group shares

• 2016: Company marks Golden Jubilee Commitment to social responsibilities Over the past 50 years GTP has never lost sight of its passion for the people within its communities, initiating various programs to contribute to the nation’s overall development.

• Employees are assisted with free lunch programs, free transport, scholarships for any employees’ wards entering the senior high school, HIV awareness campaigns and free medical care

• Assistance to disadvantaged groups in the community including: Donating bed sheets and pillow cases to over 15 hospitals thus far; Donating cloth for orphanages; Donating funds to the National Heart Foundation and assisting them with their Annual Charity Ball; Supporting Dr Wiafe Addai in propagating the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, Promotion of the ‘Made in Ghana’ campaign to boost local economy and the Inauguration of the nation’s first water treatment plant to contribute to national sustainability goals.

“I would like to personally thank all our GTP customers and consumers for their continuous patronage of our products which has kept us in business so far. We look forward to another 50 years of success in bringing quality products designed with creativity and originality while never forgetting to give back to the community that has supported us so loyally,” said Mr. Boateng.

Politics will not stop me from acting - Michael Afrane

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   06:56:00

Politics will not stop me from acting - Michael Afrane

 Aspiring Independent Parliamentary Candidate for Manso Nkwanta constituency in the Amansie West district, Michael Afranie has stated that he will not quit acting should he win the seat.

According to him, “movie is my job so there is no way I will stop it”.

The movie maker in an interview with DJ Premiere on Accra FM explaining how he will handle the two after he has been announced as MP for his constituency after this year’s general election said, “we shall cross the river when we reach there”.

On why he is contesting as an independent candidate, the renowned Kumawood actor told host of the show that “a lot of parties have ruled us but Manso Nkwanta constituency has still not experienced any improvement so this is the time to wake up and fight for my people. Manso Nkwanta constituency has share in the national cake so they have to also benefit from and this is the time”

The veteran actor who has served as an Assemblyman in the area in a separate interview with Zionfelix.com hammering on his chances of winning the seat at Manso Nkwanta revealed that “the incumbent who won because of money is not the favorite of many.

He has this tag on him which says that he will not allow the youth in the area to embark on ‘galamsey’. I know for a fact that the act is illegal in Ghana but Chinese are allowed to do that in the community. I have my policies to also help the youth in the constituency to also mine the gold legally.”

Yvonne Okoro wins best dressed female star at SEF 2016

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   06:52:00

Yvonne Okoro wins best dressed female star at SEF 2016

 

Actress Yvonne Okoro has been adjudged by the Ghana Official Fashion Review panel as the Best Dressed Female Celebrity on the red carpet at the maiden edition of Sparrow Entertainment Festival 2016 day 1 on Friday, January 8, 2016.

After a careful review of a long list of female celebrities who graced the red carpet at movie event which took place at Silverbird cinema in Accra, the panel was tasked to choose their top 3.

The well-experienced panel led by Mr. Oscar Doe Executive Chairman of Eurostar Global Limousine Group, shortlisted the top 3 Best Dressed Female Celebs namely: Actresses Yvonne Okoro, Nana Akua Addo and Singer Efya.

It was a close call between Yvonne Okoro and Nana Akua but the panel feels Nana Akua lost points with her choice of Shoes. They believe a different colour would have been ideal, so eventually Yvonne Okoro stole the show with red gown.

Celebs are informed that if they fail to take pictures on the red carpet behind the official backdrop, they would not be reviewed because this is a strictly red carpet review.

Chairman of the fashion review panel Mr. Oscar Doe stressed that this review is not to push or force any celeb to go out of their way to buy expensive clothes from only foreign designers but rather encourage them to pay more attention to their public appearance and more especially on the red carpet.

“We Encourage Our Stars To Wear A Tailored Made Ceremonial Attire To Formal Events To Compliment The Occasion But Not "Necessarily Expensive Clothes"Our Concern For Ghana Fashion Has Been Made Clear And From This Day On Our Stars Will Take Public Events Appearance Seriously And To Inspire The Younger Generation!”, Mr. Oscar Doe stated.

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2016 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS:THE COMPLETE WINNERS LIST

2016 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS:THE COMPLETE WINNERS LIST

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   07:07:00

2016 Golden Globes Awards: The Complete Winners List

 The Golden Globes proved again  that it has a tried-and-true formula: rewarding past big winners on the film side and embracing newbies on TV. There also was no shortage of star power on the podium, after upstarts dominated early in the evening.




The Revenant was the night’s only three-time winner at the 73rd annual trophyfest, taking Best Actor for star Leonardo DiCaprio and Best Director for Alejandro G. Iñarrito along with Best Picture.
But it was quite a night for small-screen freshmen: Winners included USA’s Mr. Robot, Amazon’s Mozart In The Jungle and Fox’s Empire — whose Taraji P. Henson took Best Actress for the show’s rookie year. And Rachel Bloom scored a surprise win as Best Actress in a TV Comedy for the CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
The wins by Revenant and Mr. Robot made it a good night for indie distributor Anonymous Content, which produced both.
It was a big Globes for underdogs all around. Brie Larson took Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama for Room, and there were three upset double winners: Mozart In The Jungle (Best TV Comedy and star Gael Garcia Bernal for Best Actor), Mr. Robot (Best TV Drama and Christian Slater for Supporting Actor) and Steve Jobs (Aaron Sorkin’s screenplay and supporting actress Kate Winslet).
Elsewhere, The Martian won Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical and its star Matt Damon took Best Actor. Leonardo DiCaprio snagged Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for The Revenant. Inside Out cemented its place as the awards-season front-runner with a win for Best Animated Feature.
Here is the complete list of winners at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards:

BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA

THE REVENANT
Regency Enterprises; Twentieth Century Fox

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA

LEONARDO DICAPRIO, THE REVENANT

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA

BRIE LARSON, ROOM

BEST MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY

THE MARTIAN
Twentieth Century Fox; Twentieth Century Fox

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY

JENNIFER LAWRENCE, JOY

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA

TARAJI P. HENSON, EMPIRE

BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE

ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ IÑÁRRITU, THE REVENANT

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA

MR. ROBOT (USA NETWORK)
Universal Cable Productions

BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE

“WRITING’S ON THE WALL” — SPECTRE
Music by: Sam Smith, Jimmy Napes
Lyrics by: Sam Smith, Jimmy Napes

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION

LADY GAGA, AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL

BEST MOTION PICTURE – FOREIGN LANGUAGE

SON OF SAUL (HUNGARY)
Laokoon Filmgroup; Sony Pictures Classics

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – MUSICAL OR COMEDY

GAEL GARCÍA BERNAL, MOZART IN THE JUNGLE

BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE

AARON SORKIN, STEVE JOBS

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN ANY MOTION PICTURE

SYLVESTER STALLONE, CREED

BEST MOTION PICTURE – ANIMATED
INSIDE OUT
Pixar Animation Studios; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY

MATT DAMON, THE MARTIANTwentieth Century Fox; Twentieth Century Fox

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA

JON HAMM, MAD MEN

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE

ENNIO MORRICONE, THE HATEFUL EIGHT

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, LIMITED SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION

CHRISTIAN SLATER, MR. ROBOT

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION

OSCAR ISAAC, SHOW ME A HERO

BEST TELEVISION LIMITED SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION

WOLF HALL PBS
A Playground Entertainment and Company Pictures production for BBC and MASTERPIECE in association with BBC Worldwide, Atlus Media and Prescience

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – MUSICAL OR COMEDY

MOZART IN THE JUNGLE (AMAZON VIDEO)
Amazon Studios

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – MUSICAL OR COMEDY

RACHEL BLOOM, CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, LIMITED SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION

MAURA TIERNEY, THE AFFAIR

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN ANY MOTION PICTURE

KATE WINSLET, STEVE JOBS

Golden Globes, Jon Hamm, Lady Gaga, Mozart In The Jungle, Mr. Robot

Ama K. Abebrese tops Most Influential TV & Radio Host 2015

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   07:30:00

Ama K. Abebrese tops Most Influential TV & Radio Host 2015

 Ama K. Abebrese, Actress and Lead Host of TV3’s Morning Show, New Day has topped various TV & Radio Presenters in Ghana to become the Most Influential TV & Radio Host on Social Media revealed through a rigorous analysis and research by the Ghana Social Media Rankings.

This category was exclusive to both Radio and TV presenters which was also an active year for them using their platforms to promote both their shows and other programs and initiatives.

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter which is popularly used among these personalities were utilised in the analysis with data from Engagements, Post Reaches and Mentions to consider the rankings.

Below are the 2015 TOP 10 MOST INFLUENTIAL RADIO AND TV PRESENTERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA, in Ghana.

1. Ama K. Abebrese

2. Jessica Opare Saforo

3. DJ Black

4. Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku

5. Afia Schwarzenegger

6. Akua Mama Zimbi

7. Jeremie Van Garshong

8. Peace Hyde

9. Caroline Sampson

10. Sammy Forson

Other highly potential entrants for next year include: KSM, Nana Aba Anamoah, Kofi Okyere Darko, Trigmatic and Abeiku Santana.

 NB: Final Data used for all Rankings were recorded on the 28th of December, 2015 and Figures (GSMR Score) on the attached chart are calculations from Social Media followings, Engagements, Post Reaches and Mentions.

Through Observations and Feedbacks on our rankings for 2014, we came up with the GSMR score, with a formula derived from various followings on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube with data on Engagements, Posts Reach and Mentions.

As Ghanaians head towards the polls in 2016 to cast their votes, we have assessed the important role Social Media would play in various political activities and would like to use this platform to appeal to all Ghanaians to desist from using their social media platforms to channel unwarranted contents that potentially can lead this nation into any uproar.

The 2015 Ghana Social Media Rankings is conducted by Avance Media and CliQAfrica in Partnership with Dream Ambassadors Foundation GH, Royal Scene Media and GetGhanaOnline.

Sarkodie ranked most influential artiste on Social Media

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   07:26:00

Sarkodie ranked most influential artiste on Social Media

 Multiple award winning Ghanaian Music Superstar, Sarkodie has repeated his maestro in music on social media topping various Ghanaian Music Stars to maintain his leading command in the 2015 Ghana Social Media Rankings.

Sarkodie’s eminence was verified through various social media followings and topics that placed him in the news in 2015 famous among them his collaboration with US Rapper, Ace Hood.

Following keenly for the first time on the list is Gospel Superstar, Herty Borngreat who has kept her page very active with various Faith Declaration posts which gives her great interaction with followers.

Their Facebook Pages, Twitter Handles, Instagram Accounts and YouTube Channels were monitored throughout the year including how they engaged with their fans and how far their posts travelled to authenticate their positions on the final list.

To read the full 2015 Ghana Social Media Rankings report, kindly visit www.cliqafrica.com/gsmr

Below are the 2015 TOP 10 MOST INFLUENTIAL MUSICIANS ON SOCIAL MEDIA, in Ghana.

 1. Sarkodie

2. Herty Borngreat

3. M.anifest

4. Fuse ODG

5. Stonebwoy Burniton

6. R2BEES

7. EFYA

8. SAMINI

9. Eazzy

10. Okyeame Kwame

With analysis from the 2014 rankings, Sarkodie retains his Kingship, with Bisa K’Dei, Sonnie Badu and 4X4 axed out because of low activities on their accounts. New entrants Herty Bongreat, Stonebwoy Burniton and EFYA have gathered enough results from their following and engagement across all social media platforms as Okyeame Kwame was displaced from number 4 to number 10 with M.anifest moving from 7 to pick the 3rd spot.

Other highly potential entrants for next year include: Becca, Reggie Rockstone, 4X4 and D-Black

NB: Final Data used for all Rankings were recorded on the 28th of December, 2015 and Figures (GSMR Score) on the attached chart are calculations from Social Media followings, Engagements, Post Reaches and Mentions.

Through Observations and Feedbacks on our rankings for 2014, we came up with the GSMR score, with a formula derived from various followings on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube with data on Engagements, Posts Reach and Mentions.

As Ghanaians head towards the polls in 2016 to cast their votes, we have assessed the important role Social Media would play in various political activities and would like to use this platform to appeal to all Ghanaians to desist from using their social media platforms to channel unwarranted contents that potentially can lead this nation into any uproar.

The 2015 Ghana Social Media Rankings is conducted by Avance Media and CliQAfrica in Partnership with Dream Ambassadors Foundation GH, Royal Scene Media and GetGhanaOnline.

Click 'Photos' to see the chart.

Shatta Wale invites movie stars to his first movie premiere

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   07:24:00

Shatta Wale invites movie stars to his first movie premiere

 After putting up a fantastic performance at this year's GLO-CAF Awards, award winning act Shatta Wale, met few stars in Nigeria and Ghana and used the opportunity to invite them to his forthcoming movie premiere titled 'Shattered Lives.'

The dancehall king, who did not hide his love for movies and movie makers like Jackie Appiah and Van Vicker, congratulated the stars on their hard work for Ghana’s movie industry.

On his Facebook wall, he revealed, “Shout-out to Jackie Appiah, another hard working actress of our time.’

Speaking to the producer of the movie and the CEO of GhanaOriginal.com production, he revealed to MustaphaInusah.Com that the movie will be premiered on January 30, 2016, at the Silverbird Cinemas in Accra Mall and the West Hills Mall.

Touching on Shatta Wale and Bisa K Dei, he stated that he believes in making discoveries and so looking at the current scene in the showbiz industry, he and his team settled on working with the aforementioned musicians who are blazing and making all the ‘noise.’

According to him, he believes this is the right time for music fans to know that apart from music the two musicians have two hidden talents that has been discovered.

Apart from Shatta Wale, other movie stars expected to grace the premier include: Majid Michel, Martha Ankomah and Bismark the joke as well as other surprise acts.

D-Black kicks 2016 with visuals of 'Touched'

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   07:22:00

D-Black kicks 2016 with visuals of 'Touched'

 D-Black drops the much-anticipated continuation to the award winning ‘Setewaa D3nky3’ music video starring DJ Breezy & Ndumy.

‘Touched’ appears on D-Black’s third studio album ‘LightWork’ scheduled for release in March 2016. It was produced by Alberto and written & scripted by Desmond ‘D-Black’ Blackmore.

It was directed by Justin Campos for Gorilla Films for Black Avenue Muzik. 2016.

Wanlov promises new ‘Kempinski Song’

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   07:20:00

Wanlov promises new ‘Kempinski Song’

 Controversial Ghanaian musician Wanlov de Kubulor who was somewhere in last weekend ‘famously’ bounced and thrown out from entering the splash Kempinski Hotel in Accra has taken to social media this morning to alert his fans on a new song to be released in response to the incident.

Wanlov was prevented entry into the hotel on the basis of being bare footed, something that is seen as his trademark all over.

Kubulor tweeted in a response on Tuesday morning to a promo on the forthcoming Kasoa New Year Fiesta concert of which he is billed to perform on alongside many arts by saying; “e go jomroff…will perform Kempinski song”.

Followers of the creative entertainer who seems never to miss the headlines have already been put into a state of frenzy. Eagerly anticipating what the Afro-pop star will be up to come Saturday when he gets onto the Kasoa New Year Fiesta concert stage, an event which is Free to the public being put together by Sage Events and Music Management for the people and communities around Kasoa.

Bisa Kdei makes huge YouTube revenue with Menta Music

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   07:14:00

Bisa Kdei makes huge YouTube revenue with Menta Music

 Bisa Kdei, 5Five, Gallaxy, Scientific, Kesse, Strongman, PhootPrintz, Asaase Aban, Konfi, Danny Beatz, Kofi Gyan, Danso Abiam, Agbeko, amongst others are making huge revenues online – courtesy, fast growing YouTube monetization company, Menta Music.

With Bisa Kdei topping the highest earning artistes’ revenue list, the YouTube premium partner, since its arrival in Ghana has helped many artistes to earn enough to cover up all music video expenses and other digital contents uploaded to the world’s number one online streaming platform.

Apart from just monetizing artistes’ online contents, Menta Music seeks to promote its partners (artistes) to the next level through social media and its networks.

In an interview with Mr. Komla Adama Dowetin, Menta Music’s representative and agent in Ghana, he told Pulse.com.gh that there is a whole lot to gain apart from monetizing contents on YouTube.

“Menta Music uploads videos, audio contents, builds and designs official branded YouTube channels at no cost. We advertise and promote artistes’ YouTube channels through social media and our network. Menta Music has online marketing experts who analyse artistes’ target markets to be able to serve them better. Promotion budgets are also allocated according to revenue potential” says Komla Adama Dowetin.

Using advanced tools provided by YouTube, Menta Music leaves artistes with no consternation as the company provides comprehensive monthly reports.

“We monetize the contents using advanced set of tools provided by YouTube. We also provide detailed and transparent monthly reports for single and multiple channels and collect all revenues from YouTube,” he continued.

For Menta Music, there’s more Ghanaian artistes can gain than performing gigs and signing ambassadorial deals.

“The influence of musicians, music in society and other businesses is growing at large as far as audio and video contents are being created each day.

“Musicians and record labels should make revenues from their contents by claiming royalties from the use of their intellectual properties. This is one way of using their brands to make money in the music business.

“Focusing and being consistent in creating relevant contents would generate income and give you greater exposure in a more competitive environment,” Mr. Komla Adama Dowetin advises Ghanaian artistes.

Menta Music is a one-stop-shop for managing artistes’ digital content on YouTube, providing them with perfect solutions to enhance their contents revenues.

Their mission is to increase content owner’s revenues from digital music and videos worldwide. By leveraging their strategic partnership with YouTube, content owners can generate more revenues from their digital content.

Menta is an official worldwide YouTube Premium Partner. By utilizing YouTube advanced content management tools, content owners can monitor and control their digital content and increase their revenues significantly.

Their focus is to represent well-known content brands and content creators, such as musicians, music labels, producers and entertainment content owners.

Menta Music manages channels for A-list Nigerian artistes Wizkid, J Martins, Brymo and top TV channels on YouTube such as SoundCity TV, Hip TV and GoldMyne TV.

I will pay the Ghc 20 fine for Wisa - Gospel Musician

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   07:12:00

I will pay the Ghc 20 fine for Wisa - Gospel Musician

 The controversy surrounding the appalling act of hiplife musician, Wisa Gried of “Ekiki Mi”, fame is still unraveling in the showbiz industry.

Wisa, after showing his raw manhood on stage for his performance at City Fm’s ‘December 2 Remember’ concert on Christmas Eve, pleaded not guilty to charges of ‘gross indecency’ when he appeared at the Accra Circuit Court.

Legal practitioner Samson Lardy Ayenini has indicated that Wisa could only pay a fine of GHc120 if found guilty.

Newest gospel music sensation, Florence Narh who is noted with the hit song”Yesu Woho” and earlier on shared her view that Wisa should be prosecuted to curb indiscipline, looking at the magnitude of what Wisa did if he will just pay a fine of GHc120 then the law must be amended.

She spoke with Dr. Who host of hot and classic showbiz review on Hot 93.9Fm in Accra:

“What? Wisa will pay just GHc 120? Hahaha…then I will pay for him. If its not GHc 120.000 but just GHc 120 looking at the magnitude of what he did then am not challenging the law, but would pay for him then plead for amendment of the law…Yes! the law must be amended else we are going to experience appalling acts which might be severer than what Wisa did”, Florence told Dr. Who with much humane.

The most thrilling part of the interview was when she was asked by Dr. Who whether she adorn listening to Wisa’s “Ekiki Mi” song:

“No…I don’t like his song. Its not because of what he did but frankly I like inspirational and songs for development”, Florence answered Dr. Who with passion.

Florence Narh is currently doing a remix version of her “Yesu Woho” hit song being engineered by award winning Kaywa.

'I didn't select the song I performed at Glo CAF Awards'

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   07:11:00

'I didn't select the song I performed at Glo CAF Awards'

 Ghanaian dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah well known as Shatta Wale has revealed he was not responsible for the song he performed at the just ended Glo CAF Awards held in Nigeria.

Speaking on Kasahare level on Adom FM with colleague musician and radio presenter Pope Skinny, Shatta Wale explained that in as much as he wished he could perform any of his hit tracks than Reality, organizers of the event who contracted him months before the show chose that song.

“They contacted my manager about two months before the event and asked me to perform Reality even though I protested and suggested I had other hit songs. According to them, the song was bigger in South Africa because of the lyrics and they wanted the rest of the world to hear it”

Earlier, many showbiz critics had suggested Shatta Wale was not corporate enough for such an event. However, Shatta Wale explains he had no option than to perform the requested song especially when he had been paid a good sum of money.

Shatta Wale was the only Ghanaian artist to perform at this year’s Glo CAF Awards.

He performed alongside other artists from across the continent including D’Banj, Awilo, Salif Keita and many others.

Nana Akuffo-Addo visits Amakye Dede

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   10:19:00

Nana Akuffo-Addo visits Amakye Dede

 NPP flagbearer Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo has taken time out of his busy schedule to pay a courtesy call on the convalescing highlife legend, Abrantie Amakye Dede.

The singer was involved in a horrific accident nearly a fortnight ago which nearly claimed his and his bodyguard’s life- although unfortunately his manager Isaac Yeboah could not sail through.

And Nana Addo joined the plethora of artists and other prominent personalities who have paid calls on the recuperating ‘Iron Boy’.

The seasoned politician has played a huge role this disaster, being instrumental in procuring an ambulance to transfer the singer to Korle-Bu after his accident.

Amakye Dede seemed to be in good spirits, and can be seen broadly smiling in the photos with the 2016 election Presidential candidate

Quick Action to bring Samini and Wale together on a project

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   10:09:00

Quick Action to bring Samini and Wale together on a project

 Ace sound engineer and producer, quick action has revealed that he has created a beat especially for Samini and Shatta Wale to cook some song together and it will be unveiled on 14th February 2016 when he celebrates a decade of good sound production.

Speaking on BREEZE 90.9 FM’s entertainment show, ‘SHOWBIZ TODAY’ with Ekow Poncho today, quick action added, “I want to say that I have prepared a beat for Samini and Shatta Wale, I have sent it to both of them and waiting for them to record together”.

“They will do this I know and believe this and I promise everyone that the two will perform the song together on one stage, if they don’t the event will not close” he continued.

Quick action and S24 recording studio is celebrating 10 years in the music industry and is holding a musical event to help raise funds for the Ghana heart foundation.

According to him several artistes who he has produced over the period including Afro Moses, Mary Ghansah, Samini, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, Buk Bak, Tic Tac, Obour, Ben Brako, Okomfor Kwadea, Adolf Tagoe, Black Rasta, King Ayisoba and many more will be featured in the event at trade fair center, Labadi on the 14th of February 2016.

He started his career at the age of 7years playing keyboard then continued to Mary Ghansah’s band the open heavens band in 1998 to play the same instrument. He proceeded to join afro Moses after his sound engineering course.

He has worked with several artistes and cooperate bodies in and out of the country including Samini, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, MTN, Ecobank.

Kumawood Awards: All set for Jan. 23

Kumawood Awards: All set for Jan. 23

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   10:04:00

Kumawood Awards: All slated for Jan. 23

 The brouhaha about the Kumawood Akoben Film Festival Awards can be put to rest as organizers of the show have landed on the final date as 23rd January, 2016.

Confirming the date to Bekwai based Dess FM 90.3 on their entertainment show last Saturday, the CEO of Kumawood, Mr. Samuel Kwabena Darko known in the showbiz industry as Samdakus, he told the host, OGEE that the awards that had led to the postponements of the show are now ready and also confirmed that the awards were made in Dubai.

“Yes the date is now set for 23rd January, 2016 at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kumasi and it is also true that the awards were made in Dubai. I traveled to Dubai myself to make the awards. The awards were made in crystals which are like glasses. They made a sample for me and it was very nice. The names of the awardees could be seen inside the glass when you view from every angle. But when the awards were in three days before the show, the writings could be hardly read. They were like sorry to say, Arabic. So we thought it wise to postpone it so that we send them back for perfect ones.”

When asked about why the awards were not made in Ghana, Mr. Darko said looking at the nature of the awards, no company in Ghana could do them as they wanted them to be different from all the awards they have presented.

He however, called on Ghanaian companies who can make such awards if any to come on board so that they will be given to contract next time.

The Kumawood Akoben Film Festival Awards has faced several postponements which has made movie lovers and stakeholders furious.

The first official date was on the 27th December last year which could not come off due to the problems with the awards. There was however, a date like 16th of January, 2016 and now the final date is set to be 23rd January, 2016 at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kumasi.

Maame Serwaa is not my girlfriend – Rahim Banda

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   11:32:00

Maame Serwaa is not my girlfriend – Rahim Banda

 Child actor Rahim Banda has revealed that rising to fame opened more doors exposing him to lots of things in the entertainment industry.

Rahim who started acting some years ago told ‘Vibes in Five’ that his acting career reached high because of his zeal and tenacity to make every movie he features in a household name.

When asked if he has dated Kumawood actress Maame Serwaa, he said: “Maame Serwaa is not my girlfriend; we are just friends and acting mates.”

He also revealed that Award winning actor Majid Michel has always been his admirer because of his charming character in roles he plays in Movies.

Mahama’s son, Hama, debuts his first single

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   11:28:00

Mahama’s son, Hama, debuts his first single

 Rasheed Mahama is a second-year computer science major at Ashesi Univeristy, but that’s not all there is to him.

Besides making sure he doesn’t flunk school, Rasheed likes to dabble in the art of rap, and goes by the stage name, Hama.

Are you as curious as we are to find out if the Mahama blood’s got flow? Well then, check out the Muse Africa premiere of Hama’s debut single, Bodam, (produced by Liquidbeatz) below, and let us know what you think of it.

Scientific drops ‘Rotation’ ft. Quincy B

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   11:22:00

Scientific drops ‘Rotation’ ft. Quincy B

 SCIENTIFIC is a household name both in Ghana, Liberia and other parts of Africa. His hip hop kind of music has come to be accepted by lovers of good music. His lyrically sound mind has carved a niche for himself and what he loves to do best – rapping.

He is a multiple awards winning rapper and his humility cuts across that he appreciates the ‘mad-kind-of-love’ that his fans have for him. In a reciprocated manner, he has done something back for his fans, friends and family.

He calls the new single, “ROTATE” and it features Quincy B. The single was produced by Eminike, mixed and mastered by Jayso.

This new single was inspired by the fans and for the fans, thus, when we asked him to walk us through how the feeling was like in the studio while doing this, he said: “it is always a great feeling to see my fans appreciate what I work so hard to create. I just need them to know I appreciate and love them all! It was such a pleasure collaborating with Liberian Afro Pop sensation Quincy B to come up with a hot tunefor the fans.”

After his last groundbreaking album, ‘Da New Era’, the Wonda World Entertainment signee is poised to take 2016 by the hook and drop his second album titled: ‘Above All Odds’, which will have this new single in it. As part of his huge step, reaching the world in his songs, he is going to have collaborations from Tanzania, Australia, Nigeria, Ghana, and Liberia.

As we speak, the new single – ‘ROTATE’ will be released on one of Africa’s leading music aggregator Africori. This platform provides digital music solutions and services to artists, record labels, telecom companies and advertising agencies. It has fellow highly respected musical acts like Becca, Wizkid, among others all signed onto this digital distribution deal in Africa.

Twice Juliet Ibrahim changed outfits as co-host of Glo CAF Awards 2015

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   11:09:00

Twice Juliet Ibrahim changed outfits as co-host of Glo CAF Awards 2015

 Ghanaian co-host of this year’s edition of the Glo CAF Awards, Juliet Ibrahim, as a matter of recent convention, changed wardrobe twice during the live event held in Nigeria on Thursday, January 7, 2016.

The actress who first appeared on stage in a blue stylish outfit with a gold plated side pattern which showed a bit of flesh later changed into a red gown-like dress which kept many talking via social media.

Aside the admiration for her outfits on the night that generated comments on social media, a lot of people were amazed at her ability to deliver excellently on the night.

Check out her outfits and tell us which you preferred.

Samia Nkrumah, others at ‘Rebecca and Shampaign’ premiere

Gh chris style blog IChris Emmanuel   11:05:00

Samia Nkrumah, others at ‘Rebecca and Shampaign’ premiere

 Hundreds of movie lovers yesterday, January 8, 2016, thronged the premises of Silverbird Cinema, Accra Mall, to catch the first glimpse of Sparrows movies and series yet to be released in 2016; “Rebecca and Shampaign”.

The 2-days screening dubbed ‘Sparrow Entertainment Festival 2016’ yesterday saw the presence of Zynnel Zuh, Akorfa Edjeani Aseidu, Yvonne Okoro, Joseph Benjamin, Joselyn Dumas, Blossom Chukwujeku, Roseline Okoro and CPP’s Samia Nkrumah, among others, gracing the red carpet.

Ghana’s Yvonne Okoro and Nigeria’s Joseph Benjamin again proved why they are one of the best actors in Africa with their movie ‘Rebecca’.

A two cast only movie, the duo kept movie lovers in suspense with their intriguing talent and left them yearning for more at the end of the movie.

If you missed the screening, let me take you through the synopsis again; “In the two-cast movie, Joseph Benjamin plays the role of a city man who is forced to marry a village girl (Yvonne Okoro), whom he later finds out is not an ordinary girl when they’re both abandoned in the middle of nowhere.

Grab your tickets if you haven't had your experience yet this evening at the Silverbird Cinema, Accra Mall.