I was in court but I was late - Wisa Greid

IChris Emmanuel   09:07:00

I was in court but i was late- Wisa Greid

 

 Ghanaian musician Wisa Greid who showed his “machine gun” at “Decemba 2 Rememba” concert last year has reacted to claims that he was absent in court on Friday, February 5.

The musician in an interview on TV3’s mid-day news disclosed that he was in court but he was late.

He told Alfred Ocansey that he was in court with his lawyer Jerry Avenorgbor, who was absent during the last hearing on January 25.

When asked of his next action following the bench warrant the judge, Abena Agyin Doku has issued for his arrest, the ‘Ekiki Mi’ hitmaker answered, “that is why I have a lawyer so they will deal with that”.

“What you want,” Shatta Wale drops 2nd song in two days

IChris Emmanuel   09:03:00

“What you want,” Shatta Wale drops 2nd song in two days

 Controversial dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, has released yet a brand new song titled “What you want.”

This comes after the musician released “Our names” yesterday, February 5, 2016.

Already, ‘Our names’ is gaining views on YouTube and getting air play. The latest song is as well expected to do well.

The new song, “What you want,” was produced by Shatta Wale himself.

Fuse ODG is better than us - Kwams and Flava

IChris Emmanuel   08:59:00

Fuse ODG is better than us - Kwams and Flava

 UK-based Ghanaian acts Kwamz and Flava have conceded their mainstream status is nowhere near that of Afrobeat star Fuse ODG.

In a candid radio interview in Accra the duo, who are in Ghana on a promotional leg tour said:

“Fuse ODG is bigger than us in the UK , we are not in competition with him, he has opened doors for a lot of afro beat singers in UK , he controls even white crowd in the UK ,we are bigger in Ghana than the UK but we are gradually winning the hearts of the black communities in the United Kingdom.”

The group continue to enjoy relative rotation with their hit song of 2015 ‘Wo Onane No’.

Rahim Banda to thrill Kumawood fans in new movie

IChris Emmanuel   08:57:00

Rahim Banda to thrill Kumawood fans in new movie

 Juvenile Actor, Rahim Banda, is tipped to win the hearts of Kumawood fans in for his versatility displayed in an upcoming Kumawood Movie titled ‘’ALI.’’

The Director of the Movie , Francis Dzogbetsi also known as Nebu Ur Majesty, has heaped praises on the juvenile actor saying “he will be one of Ghana’s most successful actors.”

Francis Dzogbetsi added that: ''Rahim Banda is one of my favorite actors, and his incredible talent, sensitivity, and deep intelligence will bring an improvement in the film industry.''

He, however, disclosed that “Rahim has difficulties with the Akan dialect and so we had to blend his style with the local diction in view of the fact that his character will make the story good.”

After almost six months of intensive review of the much awaited movie, the production house and crew are set to release ALI.

The movie features actors like Ntul Andrew known on screen as Scorpion, Bill Asamoah, Dabor and Company.

ALI tells the story of two brothers coming across a missing bag of money, and couldn’t tally their understanding on what to do with the wealth.

Kumawood Awards is a big waste – Kwaku Manu

Kumawood Awards is a big waste – Kwaku Manu

IChris Emmanuel   14:52:00

Kumawood Awards is a big waste – Kwaku Menu
 Kumawood Actor, Kwaku Manu has observed that the annual Kumawood Akoben Film Festival and Awards is a big waste of time and resources.

The actor in an interview with Big Shark on Krapa based Metro Fm stated that he has heeded to the advice from his own conscious not to involve himself for nomination.

According to him, their awards are “empty and pointless”.

He argued that the entire award scheme is waste of time and resources and cannot be compared to other international awards.

Livid Kwaku Manu who refused to show up at the events ground told Big Shark that it will be unfair for the award organizers to give five awards to one person at a time.

He expressed his displeasure in the organizers for consistently showing gross disrespect to artistes

Kwaku Manu urged Samdackus the CEO of the awards to stop using the awards to eulogize his whims and caprices. "if Sammy fails to stop using the awards to praised his cronies, the awards will continue to be a waste’’ he added

He stated that awards are not organized in Ghana but ‘medals’ are given to cronies based the interest of the organizers

The Kwaku Manu cautioned that they either improve on their organization or stop wasting people’s time and resources on mere medals and plaques.

Double win for Idris Elba at Screen Actors Guild Awards

IChris Emmanuel   14:15:00

Double win for Idris Elba at Screen Actors Guild Awards

 

Idris Elba has scooped two accolades at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

The double win for the British star at the star-studded ceremony follows controversy at the absence of black Oscar nominees, sparking calls for a boycott.

Elba himself recently claimed there is more opportunity and diversity at the car plant he used to work at in Dagenham than on TV in the UK.

There were huge cheers as he was named best male actor in a supporting role for his performance as a warlord leading child soldiers in Beasts Of No Nation.

Collecting his award, he said: “The Ghanaian cast and crew were amazing and worked so hard.

“We made a film about real people and real lives and to be awarded for it is very special because a lot of people were damaged so thank you for giving this film some light.”

Elba then picked up a second award for best actor in a TV movie or mini-series for his leading role in the British detective drama Luther.

Visibly shocked he said: “I don’t know what to say, thank you so much everyone in this room for giving me that.”

Paying tribute to the creator of the show, he said: “Neil Cross is an incredible writer and he writes the darkest show from a lovely little room in New Zealand, I don’t know how he does it.

“I don’t know what to say, two wins in one night. I want to shout out to my children, ‘When Dad goes away I think about you all the time, I love you so much’.”

Other black actors also picked up awards.

Orange Is The New Black star Uzo Aduba was named best female actor in a comedy series for her role as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren in the Netflix show set in a women’s prison.

Queen Latifah won the award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a TV movie or mini-series for Bessie.

Discussing backstage how cinema can match the diversity seen on television, she said: “The public has to continue to demand that, we are in a capitalist society so hopefully supply and demand will kick in.

“People want it, give it to the people. We aren’t here to make movies for ourselves or one per cent of the population, growth is important and change is inevitable.”

Viola Davis scooped the award for best female actor in a drama series for How To Get Away With Murder.

 

Fashion Review: Ghana beats Nigeria in London

IChris Emmanuel   11:20:00

Fashion Review: Ghana beats Nigeria in London

 Ghanaian award winning film maker Shirley Frimpong Manso and her Sparrow Production crew premiered their latest two cast movie “Rebecca” at the Odeon Greenwich Cinema in London on Friday January 22, 2016 and celebs who graced the red carpet includes;Nigerian Actor Joseph Benjamin, Shirley Frimpong Manso, Joselyn Dumas, Yvonne Okoro,Lexis Bill, TV Presenter Sandra Ankobiah among others.

Just a day after the “Rebecca” premiere, sensational Nigerian movie ‘Fifty The Movie’ was also premiered in London as well and celebrities who graced the red carpet included: Dakore Egbuson, Omoni Oboli, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Mo Abudu, Biyi Bandele, Wale Ojo among others.

The OFFICIAL GHANA CELEBRITY FASHION REVIEW PANEL decided to scrutinize celebs and their red carpet appearance from both events from pictures available and after several deliberations, the top 3 best dressed from both events were shortlisted.

Yvonne Okoro, Sandra Ankobiah and Shirley Frimpong Manso made it as the top 3 BEST DRESSED CELEBS at the “Rebecca” premiere and Omoni Oboli, Mo Abudu and Dakore Egbuson were also shortlisted as the top 3 BEST DRESSED at the ‘Fifty The Movie’ premiere.

Out of the six strong African female celebs, the panel have come to a conclusion that the Ghanaian ladies had an edge over the Nigerians as far as the red carpet appearance at both events are concerned.

Sandra Ankobiah took the lead with 9.75 points, followed by Yvonne Okoro with 9.7 points, Shirley Frimpong Manso 9.7 points. From the “Fifty The Movie” Nollywood stars Dakore Egbuson was awarded 9.3 points Nse Ikpe-Etim had 9.2 points and beautiful Mo Abudu was awarded 3 star general recognition points.

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