April 2011 ~ Great Ghana Online TV

What women love about men's style

There are certain qualities in men that women absolutely love, one of such quality is having good dress sense. Women typically prefer a man who looks as if he just stepped out of GQ magazine, the often overlooked neat and conservative fellow. However, these neat and conservative dressers are often over-shadowed by the millions of men who commit fashion crimes on a daily basis. Wrong socks with dress suits, ill-fitted suits, and mis-matched or over-coordinated apparel are just a few of the fashion mistakes men make.

In the midst of all these fashion mishaps, some men have, over time, built a sense of fashion that is commendable and loved by women and even men too.

We bring you 10 Nigerian men who are doing well in their fields and are also ruling the fashion world with their dress sense. One thing these men have in common is that they love fashion and have good sense of dressing.

Women blessed with such companions are bound to flaunt their mates to colleagues, relatives and even neighbours. Women have this need to look their best. And, they can't look their best without an equally good-looking and dashing mate by their side.

Dare Art Alade

The good looking singer is always well put together.

Wole Aboderin

The property and estate management expert and a Lagos socialite, Aboderin has good dress sense and always comes out with a total package whenever seen at social circuits; from his shirts to shades and wrist watch.

Korede Roberts

The esteemed owner of Fusion Boutique on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, is a killer dresser and loved for his impeccable taste in shirts and shoes.

Ohimai Atafo

Style and fashion consultant, Mai is not exactly a power dresser but he definitely understands what style is all about. He is always on point whenever spotted at events. He is loved for his collection of structured shoes and belt.

Ojukwu Onwuzuruike

Lagos socialite and owner of Wardrobe Boutique on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Onwuzuruike is a consummate dresser and is known to wear one of the most expensive T-shirts around – the Billionaires T-shirt which cost between 150,000 to 270,000 naira.

Desmond Elliot

Nollywood's most loved male actor. A good dresser, Desmond is not known to compromise on his fashion style. He is known to make fashion statements at any outing he finds himself. He is loved for his acting prowess, good looks and well tailored suits and overall clean look.

D Banj

This performer sure knows how to dress to impress and often puts other male musicians to shame with his impeccable taste in clothes and high fashion IQ. With over 250 pairs of shoes, D Banj is also a collector of wrist watches and sunshades. This is just one of the many reasons why women love D'Banj.

source: modernghana.com

What women love about men's style

There are certain qualities in men that women absolutely love, one of such quality is having good dress sense. Women typically prefer a man who looks as if he just stepped out of GQ magazine, the often overlooked neat and conservative fellow. However, these neat and conservative dressers are often over-shadowed by the millions of men who commit fashion crimes on a daily basis. Wrong socks with dress suits, ill-fitted suits, and mis-matched or over-coordinated apparel are just a few of the fashion mistakes men make.

In the midst of all these fashion mishaps, some men have, over time, built a sense of fashion that is commendable and loved by women and even men too.

We bring you 10 Nigerian men who are doing well in their fields and are also ruling the fashion world with their dress sense. One thing these men have in common is that they love fashion and have good sense of dressing.

Women blessed with such companions are bound to flaunt their mates to colleagues, relatives and even neighbours. Women have this need to look their best. And, they can't look their best without an equally good-looking and dashing mate by their side.

Dare Art Alade

The good looking singer is always well put together.

Wole Aboderin

The property and estate management expert and a Lagos socialite, Aboderin has good dress sense and always comes out with a total package whenever seen at social circuits; from his shirts to shades and wrist watch.

Korede Roberts

The esteemed owner of Fusion Boutique on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, is a killer dresser and loved for his impeccable taste in shirts and shoes.

Ohimai Atafo

Style and fashion consultant, Mai is not exactly a power dresser but he definitely understands what style is all about. He is always on point whenever spotted at events. He is loved for his collection of structured shoes and belt.

Ojukwu Onwuzuruike

Lagos socialite and owner of Wardrobe Boutique on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Onwuzuruike is a consummate dresser and is known to wear one of the most expensive T-shirts around – the Billionaires T-shirt which cost between 150,000 to 270,000 naira.

Desmond Elliot

Nollywood's most loved male actor. A good dresser, Desmond is not known to compromise on his fashion style. He is known to make fashion statements at any outing he finds himself. He is loved for his acting prowess, good looks and well tailored suits and overall clean look.

D Banj

This performer sure knows how to dress to impress and often puts other male musicians to shame with his impeccable taste in clothes and high fashion IQ. With over 250 pairs of shoes, D Banj is also a collector of wrist watches and sunshades. This is just one of the many reasons why women love D'Banj.

source: modernghana.com

LUV FM's Anita for 'BBA Amplified' launch

Anita

Celebrated female radio icon Anita Akua Kyerewaa Kuma of Kumasi based Luv FM, a subsidiary of the Multimedia Group Limited, has been confirmed as one of the faces to grace this year's opening ceremony of what can aptly be described as Africa's most popular reality TV series, Big Brother Africa.

Anita, a popular radio brand within the urban circles of the Garden City, has disclosed in an exclusive interview with internet blogger and publicist, Kwabena Agyeman-Kobia, that her five day stay at Southern Sun Group Hotel, Johannesburg, will offer her a golden opportunity to fraternise with people from other parts of Africa, and that her travel arrangements to South Africa, venue for the event were almost complete. “It's a fun trip for me and I can't hide my joy,” the radio diva said.

She will be meeting up with journalists from 13 other African countries (one from each of the participating countries for this year's event). She will also spend a night with the other journalists in the Big Brother House to get a feel of the buzz as well as take part in other social activities such as a tour of the city and the Multichoice Head office, and will climax it all by attending the 'Big Brother Amplified' launch, says Anne Sackey, country publicist for Multichoice.

Though M-Net is yet to announce the housemates for this year's event, which has been named 'BBA Amplified', the 91-day fun-filled TV entertainment series will be launched Sunday, May 1, where housemates from 14 participating countries, (Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia & Zimbabwe) will be unveiled.

Anita, the presenter with a voice silky and potent enough to ignite excitement and pleasure, has maintained her longstanding dominance over midmorning radio in Kumasi, a feat that has earned her the admiration of listeners of Kumasi's number one urban radio station, Luv 99.5FM.

source: myjoyonline.com

LUV FM's Anita for 'BBA Amplified' launch

Anita

Celebrated female radio icon Anita Akua Kyerewaa Kuma of Kumasi based Luv FM, a subsidiary of the Multimedia Group Limited, has been confirmed as one of the faces to grace this year's opening ceremony of what can aptly be described as Africa's most popular reality TV series, Big Brother Africa.

Anita, a popular radio brand within the urban circles of the Garden City, has disclosed in an exclusive interview with internet blogger and publicist, Kwabena Agyeman-Kobia, that her five day stay at Southern Sun Group Hotel, Johannesburg, will offer her a golden opportunity to fraternise with people from other parts of Africa, and that her travel arrangements to South Africa, venue for the event were almost complete. “It's a fun trip for me and I can't hide my joy,” the radio diva said.

She will be meeting up with journalists from 13 other African countries (one from each of the participating countries for this year's event). She will also spend a night with the other journalists in the Big Brother House to get a feel of the buzz as well as take part in other social activities such as a tour of the city and the Multichoice Head office, and will climax it all by attending the 'Big Brother Amplified' launch, says Anne Sackey, country publicist for Multichoice.

Though M-Net is yet to announce the housemates for this year's event, which has been named 'BBA Amplified', the 91-day fun-filled TV entertainment series will be launched Sunday, May 1, where housemates from 14 participating countries, (Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia & Zimbabwe) will be unveiled.

Anita, the presenter with a voice silky and potent enough to ignite excitement and pleasure, has maintained her longstanding dominance over midmorning radio in Kumasi, a feat that has earned her the admiration of listeners of Kumasi's number one urban radio station, Luv 99.5FM.

source: myjoyonline.com

Big Brother auditions for Ghana set for February 28

The auditioning for a Ghanaian contestant for the season 6 edition of the Big Brother reality show has been set for February 28.
Series producers, Endemol, have begun the process of evaluating entries and short listing possible housemates before the audition process proceeds further.
According to the producers, successful entries will be contacted by the show’s production team who will advise as to the next steps in the audition process.
The Big Brother reality show is by far the biggest TV reality show on the continent with its impressive USD 200 000 winner cash prize.
The 6th season is once again looking for housemates from Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe to contest for the grand prize and fame.
One has to simply be 21 years old or older, fluent in English, must possess a valid passport and a citizen of any one of the 14 participating countries to be able enter and possibly qualify for the 91-day reality show.
Organisers have pegged February 27 as the deadline for the submission of forms with auditioning beginning of February 28.
Ghana has so far failed to clinch the Big Brother title after five attempts. Ghana was represented in those attempts by Sammy B, Kwaku T, Mimi, Ras Wayo and Sammy B, going for a second time in the Big Brother All Stars edition of the show.

Source: Myjoyonline.com

Big Brother auditions for Ghana set for February 28

The auditioning for a Ghanaian contestant for the season 6 edition of the Big Brother reality show has been set for February 28.
Series producers, Endemol, have begun the process of evaluating entries and short listing possible housemates before the audition process proceeds further.
According to the producers, successful entries will be contacted by the show’s production team who will advise as to the next steps in the audition process.
The Big Brother reality show is by far the biggest TV reality show on the continent with its impressive USD 200 000 winner cash prize.
The 6th season is once again looking for housemates from Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe to contest for the grand prize and fame.
One has to simply be 21 years old or older, fluent in English, must possess a valid passport and a citizen of any one of the 14 participating countries to be able enter and possibly qualify for the 91-day reality show.
Organisers have pegged February 27 as the deadline for the submission of forms with auditioning beginning of February 28.
Ghana has so far failed to clinch the Big Brother title after five attempts. Ghana was represented in those attempts by Sammy B, Kwaku T, Mimi, Ras Wayo and Sammy B, going for a second time in the Big Brother All Stars edition of the show.

Source: Myjoyonline.com

Streaks of colour in hairstyles

Credit: photogallery.indiatimes.com

Towards the latter part of 2010 hair colour highlights gradually gained grounds in our hair salons. It's now a street style trend and we'll be seeing more of it this year. Some are a delight to see while others are just plain weird. I wonder how one person can carry six streaks of colour on one head - yellow, blue, orange, red, purple green - and dress appropriately for any occasion. I'm not joking. I've come across a few people with this incredible clownish look.

The best combination I've seen are two to three colour highlights. Mid to lighter tones of purple, blue and red on rich black hair plus a neutral blonde shade or any of the brown shades can easily be accommodated when you dress. The best way to go about selecting colour highlights for your hair is to take into account your natural skin, hair, and eye colour and also the colours of the clothes you wear on daily basis. It will not be practical to choose your hair colour based on only a specific attire to be worn on one occasion.

source: fashionpublicist.bs

Streaks of colour in hairstyles

Credit: photogallery.indiatimes.com

Towards the latter part of 2010 hair colour highlights gradually gained grounds in our hair salons. It's now a street style trend and we'll be seeing more of it this year. Some are a delight to see while others are just plain weird. I wonder how one person can carry six streaks of colour on one head - yellow, blue, orange, red, purple green - and dress appropriately for any occasion. I'm not joking. I've come across a few people with this incredible clownish look.

The best combination I've seen are two to three colour highlights. Mid to lighter tones of purple, blue and red on rich black hair plus a neutral blonde shade or any of the brown shades can easily be accommodated when you dress. The best way to go about selecting colour highlights for your hair is to take into account your natural skin, hair, and eye colour and also the colours of the clothes you wear on daily basis. It will not be practical to choose your hair colour based on only a specific attire to be worn on one occasion.

source: fashionpublicist.bs

Fashion & Lifestyle: Urban Fashion Influences In Ghana, The Past & Today!

As hip-hop music gained recognition among the Ghanaian youth so did urban or hip-hop fashion in the early 90′s. Reebok, Karl Kani, Timberland, Kangol, Tommy Hilfiger were some of the foreign brands that were in vogue.
Subsequently, along the way we developed our own hip-hop brand calling it hip life. In response to this trend, our young talented designers rose to the occasion and created urban clothing and accessory brands influenced by the hip-hop culture for the youthful Ghanaian consumer.
A Move From Foreign To Local Brands
The same desire to express oneself using our culture that created hip life paved the way for the young consumer to accept local urban fashion brands.
I can readily recall brands such as PKOG, Cediwear, DOM21, Agasn with Mkogh leading the pack. TV presenters and artistes were seen sporting these brands. Mkogh became a household name with the help of TV series like Suncity.
Demand For Custom Made Urban Clothing
Urban clothing is mainly made up of t-shirts of all types such as lacoste, round necks, hood t-shirts and tank tops. Accessories accompanying these clothes were handbags, wallets, baseball caps and purses.
Then arose the high demand for urban fashion that revealed the wearer’s identity. Pet names were printed or sewn onto t-shirts or on drawstring and mono strap handbags made from fabric and PVC.
This demand was largely met by young talented students who custom made t-shirts and accessories and sold them to their colleagues.
DOM 21 and Agasn are two brands that offered customized urban fashion to students in Accra Academy, St. Mary’s, Achimota and St. Peter’s senior high schools.
Ghana‘s 50th Independence Anniversary
In 2007, Blazing Gear was one of the prominent brands that spearheaded a sense of nationalism among the Ghanaian populace by offering all kinds of tees with images of Kwame Nkrumah, the Ghana flag, the black star and Independence Arch to name a few.

The national colours of red, yellow and green made a strong showing on the fashion landscape.
African Cup Of Nations 2008
The sense o of nationalism spilled over from 2007 to 2008 as Ghana hosted the African cup of nation’s football tournament. It offered the opportunity for vendors to sell left over merchandise from the previous year and get some more to sell.
Today’s Urban Fashion
Initially sportswear created the clothing and accessories for the urban style worldwide but now it’s becoming less sporty and more sophisticated.
In Ghana there’s this trend that’s catching up on our campuses. T-shirts with more feminine cuts and elaborate wax print decoration worn over a pair of slim cut jeans.
Some brands worthy of mention include Renee Q and Obya Couture. For men, tailored dress shirts worn with casual pair of jeans trousers.
Now hip-hop stars are adopting silk suits for their performances and it has started rubbing off on some of our artistes here. The future of urban style is a move from casual sports wear to selecting trendier designer pieces and mixing them with casual ones.

source: ghanacelebrities.com

Fashion & Lifestyle: Urban Fashion Influences In Ghana, The Past & Today!

As hip-hop music gained recognition among the Ghanaian youth so did urban or hip-hop fashion in the early 90′s. Reebok, Karl Kani, Timberland, Kangol, Tommy Hilfiger were some of the foreign brands that were in vogue.
Subsequently, along the way we developed our own hip-hop brand calling it hip life. In response to this trend, our young talented designers rose to the occasion and created urban clothing and accessory brands influenced by the hip-hop culture for the youthful Ghanaian consumer.
A Move From Foreign To Local Brands
The same desire to express oneself using our culture that created hip life paved the way for the young consumer to accept local urban fashion brands.
I can readily recall brands such as PKOG, Cediwear, DOM21, Agasn with Mkogh leading the pack. TV presenters and artistes were seen sporting these brands. Mkogh became a household name with the help of TV series like Suncity.
Demand For Custom Made Urban Clothing
Urban clothing is mainly made up of t-shirts of all types such as lacoste, round necks, hood t-shirts and tank tops. Accessories accompanying these clothes were handbags, wallets, baseball caps and purses.
Then arose the high demand for urban fashion that revealed the wearer’s identity. Pet names were printed or sewn onto t-shirts or on drawstring and mono strap handbags made from fabric and PVC.
This demand was largely met by young talented students who custom made t-shirts and accessories and sold them to their colleagues.
DOM 21 and Agasn are two brands that offered customized urban fashion to students in Accra Academy, St. Mary’s, Achimota and St. Peter’s senior high schools.
Ghana‘s 50th Independence Anniversary
In 2007, Blazing Gear was one of the prominent brands that spearheaded a sense of nationalism among the Ghanaian populace by offering all kinds of tees with images of Kwame Nkrumah, the Ghana flag, the black star and Independence Arch to name a few.

The national colours of red, yellow and green made a strong showing on the fashion landscape.
African Cup Of Nations 2008
The sense o of nationalism spilled over from 2007 to 2008 as Ghana hosted the African cup of nation’s football tournament. It offered the opportunity for vendors to sell left over merchandise from the previous year and get some more to sell.
Today’s Urban Fashion
Initially sportswear created the clothing and accessories for the urban style worldwide but now it’s becoming less sporty and more sophisticated.
In Ghana there’s this trend that’s catching up on our campuses. T-shirts with more feminine cuts and elaborate wax print decoration worn over a pair of slim cut jeans.
Some brands worthy of mention include Renee Q and Obya Couture. For men, tailored dress shirts worn with casual pair of jeans trousers.
Now hip-hop stars are adopting silk suits for their performances and it has started rubbing off on some of our artistes here. The future of urban style is a move from casual sports wear to selecting trendier designer pieces and mixing them with casual ones.

source: ghanacelebrities.com

GHANA FASHION AWARDS SET TO BE LAUNCH ON 6TH MAY -IT'S “FASHIONISTA”

Over the years Ghana fashion industry has come under serious influence by Western fashion wears and style, making the youth and the young at heart to follow suite . The quest to have a unique fashion event that depicts a typical Ghanaian is paramount.

This “fashionista” launching is slated for Friday 6th May, 2011. This event is being organized by Fashion Xpo.

For probably the first time ,comes Ghana Fashion Awards set to showcase a delightful spectacle of the latest collection of fashion and accessories of exceptional young and old Ghanaian designers internationally and from across the country. Will recognize the most prestigious and trendsetting designers of all time for the first time in Ghana.

More than 30 fashion designers across the continent, including majority of Ghana's fashion designers, will have their couture work showcased at the Ghana Fashion Awards. Ghana Fashion Awards (GFA) will showcase the brightest fashion talents in Ghana. This event will not only highlight creativity and innovativeness, but will look at their passion beyond fabric and colour.

This will be an encouragement for young fashion designers to bring fun and life into the fashion industry of Ghana and also provide networking platform for all designers/fashion lovers to network and share ideas to promote their business. This exclusive celebration aims also to place a spotlight on these creative individuals who to date have been largely ignored by the mainstream fashion industry.

The final awards ceremony event come off on 28th August 2011, it will boast of luminaries from the fashion, media and business industry. A star-studded line up is expected with great entertainment and glamorous catwalk shows where designers will showcase their collections, creativity, passions and greatness.

Top fashion houses are increasingly embracing and endorsing the Ghanaian fashion awards and as top Ghanaian designers are making names for themselves internationally. The organizers are sure to use Ghana Fashion Awards to encourage the new generation of Ghanaian fashion designers based in Ghana and outside Ghana an opportunity to showcase their creations, increase their brand awareness and encourage up and coming designers.

Ghana Fashion Awards – Sleek, Chic and Trendy, is here! This is a gem of an event in Ghana.

source: modernghana

GHANA FASHION AWARDS SET TO BE LAUNCH ON 6TH MAY -IT'S “FASHIONISTA”

Over the years Ghana fashion industry has come under serious influence by Western fashion wears and style, making the youth and the young at heart to follow suite . The quest to have a unique fashion event that depicts a typical Ghanaian is paramount.

This “fashionista” launching is slated for Friday 6th May, 2011. This event is being organized by Fashion Xpo.

For probably the first time ,comes Ghana Fashion Awards set to showcase a delightful spectacle of the latest collection of fashion and accessories of exceptional young and old Ghanaian designers internationally and from across the country. Will recognize the most prestigious and trendsetting designers of all time for the first time in Ghana.

More than 30 fashion designers across the continent, including majority of Ghana's fashion designers, will have their couture work showcased at the Ghana Fashion Awards. Ghana Fashion Awards (GFA) will showcase the brightest fashion talents in Ghana. This event will not only highlight creativity and innovativeness, but will look at their passion beyond fabric and colour.

This will be an encouragement for young fashion designers to bring fun and life into the fashion industry of Ghana and also provide networking platform for all designers/fashion lovers to network and share ideas to promote their business. This exclusive celebration aims also to place a spotlight on these creative individuals who to date have been largely ignored by the mainstream fashion industry.

The final awards ceremony event come off on 28th August 2011, it will boast of luminaries from the fashion, media and business industry. A star-studded line up is expected with great entertainment and glamorous catwalk shows where designers will showcase their collections, creativity, passions and greatness.

Top fashion houses are increasingly embracing and endorsing the Ghanaian fashion awards and as top Ghanaian designers are making names for themselves internationally. The organizers are sure to use Ghana Fashion Awards to encourage the new generation of Ghanaian fashion designers based in Ghana and outside Ghana an opportunity to showcase their creations, increase their brand awareness and encourage up and coming designers.

Ghana Fashion Awards – Sleek, Chic and Trendy, is here! This is a gem of an event in Ghana.

source: modernghana

Up Close with Ghanaian International Model Yawa Tsagli

Model. Svengali. Ultraprenuer: that’s how it reads on her business card. Yawa Tsagli is a determined soul aiming to blend the allure of Alek, the star power of Naomi and the acumen of Tyra. Showing an early interest in fashion and modeling when her looks were praised one too often, she has decidedly followed her passion with gusto and panache.
The modelling scene in Ghana, like most places, is fierce-with a multitude of girls fighting for the limited amount of jobs however, Yawa understands these realities and saw an opportunity to use branding, out-of-the-box thinking and careful image management to set her apart from the fashionistic herd. ‘Talent, like beauty, is so over-rated’ she quips. ‘One has to be professional and focused if you want to be successful’ she continued.
Coupled with her adage ‘1% inspiration, 99% perspiration’, Yawa’s networking with top rated photographers, designers and brand consultants, has culminated in admiration and a blossoming career on the local front which has seen her on catwalks, calendars and commercials and an invitation to speak at an upcoming World Entrepreneurship Day event this April at the British Council. Things seem to be looking up for the spritely beauty. ‘Mind you, it’s not every door of opportunity you walk into’ Yawa said thoughtfully. ‘There are many pitfalls one has to avoid. For me, as a cub in this industry, I need to be mature, discerning and circumspect in my decisions, so I don’t get my dreams short-circuited.’

So what’s her masterplan? ‘That’s an easy one’ she says. ‘To ultimately create my own fashion label amongst a range of other business interests, hit the runways of South Africa, Europe and The States and appreciate life for all the good things God has done for me.’ Deep thoughts for one so young but Yawa assuringly states that she has quite a few mentors in her life, especially, her father, who continually mould her.
In the meantime, Yawa continually seeks opportunities to set herself apart. ‘I realised going for auditions and waiting for agencies or companies to come for me was going to be leaving too much to chance so I decided to build a better mousetrap, so to speak, so they could come to me instead.’
‘Yawa loves her career and naturally looks to the high-ranking supermodels for inspiration but she admires successful Ghanaian models like Belinda Baidoo and Kate Tachie Menson who have proven that with the right attitude, hard work and heaps of good fortune, anyone can make it in this business.’
So what’s next for Ms. Tsagli? ‘I won’t be a svengali if I let it all out, now, would I? she enigmatically noted. To get get in touch with this Young professional aspiring model, you can get hold of her on Facebook and via her website below:
http://www.facebook.com/yawatsagli
http://yawatsagli.com/

source: omentgh

Up Close with Ghanaian International Model Yawa Tsagli

Model. Svengali. Ultraprenuer: that’s how it reads on her business card. Yawa Tsagli is a determined soul aiming to blend the allure of Alek, the star power of Naomi and the acumen of Tyra. Showing an early interest in fashion and modeling when her looks were praised one too often, she has decidedly followed her passion with gusto and panache.
The modelling scene in Ghana, like most places, is fierce-with a multitude of girls fighting for the limited amount of jobs however, Yawa understands these realities and saw an opportunity to use branding, out-of-the-box thinking and careful image management to set her apart from the fashionistic herd. ‘Talent, like beauty, is so over-rated’ she quips. ‘One has to be professional and focused if you want to be successful’ she continued.
Coupled with her adage ‘1% inspiration, 99% perspiration’, Yawa’s networking with top rated photographers, designers and brand consultants, has culminated in admiration and a blossoming career on the local front which has seen her on catwalks, calendars and commercials and an invitation to speak at an upcoming World Entrepreneurship Day event this April at the British Council. Things seem to be looking up for the spritely beauty. ‘Mind you, it’s not every door of opportunity you walk into’ Yawa said thoughtfully. ‘There are many pitfalls one has to avoid. For me, as a cub in this industry, I need to be mature, discerning and circumspect in my decisions, so I don’t get my dreams short-circuited.’

So what’s her masterplan? ‘That’s an easy one’ she says. ‘To ultimately create my own fashion label amongst a range of other business interests, hit the runways of South Africa, Europe and The States and appreciate life for all the good things God has done for me.’ Deep thoughts for one so young but Yawa assuringly states that she has quite a few mentors in her life, especially, her father, who continually mould her.
In the meantime, Yawa continually seeks opportunities to set herself apart. ‘I realised going for auditions and waiting for agencies or companies to come for me was going to be leaving too much to chance so I decided to build a better mousetrap, so to speak, so they could come to me instead.’
‘Yawa loves her career and naturally looks to the high-ranking supermodels for inspiration but she admires successful Ghanaian models like Belinda Baidoo and Kate Tachie Menson who have proven that with the right attitude, hard work and heaps of good fortune, anyone can make it in this business.’
So what’s next for Ms. Tsagli? ‘I won’t be a svengali if I let it all out, now, would I? she enigmatically noted. To get get in touch with this Young professional aspiring model, you can get hold of her on Facebook and via her website below:
http://www.facebook.com/yawatsagli
http://yawatsagli.com/

source: omentgh

Rocky Dawuni urges fashion designers to promote national colours

Ghanaian fashion designers have been advised to promote Ghana’s national colours to whip up the interest of Ghanaians in their use.
Concerns have been raised about the low patronage and exhibition of paraphernalia made in the Ghana national colours; Red, Gold, Green and Black.
In 2007 Ghanaians were fanatical about wearing cloths and paraphernalia made of the Ghanaian national colours as part of the Ghana@50 celebrations.
Artists who created various paraphernalia made of Ghana national colours generated lots of revenue as people, both old and young, patronized the products in commemoration of the celebrations.
It is surprising to note that few Ghanaians were seen adorned with cloths made of the national colours on the 54th Independence Day anniversary celebration on 6th March 2011.
Some attributed the low patronage and exhibition of the Red, Gold, Green and Black that symbolize the allegiance Ghanaians owe to the nation, to the gradual demise of patriotism among Ghanaians.
But Ghana’s international music star, Rocky Dawuni has told Adom News that, though some Ghanaians have lost interest in the use of national colours for reasons best known to them, fashion designers can turn the table around.
He says Ghanaians will love to wear cloths designed in national colours if they are attractively crafted.
He has therefore urged fashion designers to employ creative means to entice Ghanaians to patronize cloths made in Ghana national colours.
Rocky Dawuni believes this will help promote the national colours both home and abroad.
The music icon who always hoisted the Ghana flag as a back drop on the various platforms he has performed, told Adom News “there have been several instances where audiences who patronized my international shows, approached me to find out my nationality and the meaning of the Ghana National colours, which I explained to them.”

source: ghanamusic.com

Rocky Dawuni urges fashion designers to promote national colours

Ghanaian fashion designers have been advised to promote Ghana’s national colours to whip up the interest of Ghanaians in their use.
Concerns have been raised about the low patronage and exhibition of paraphernalia made in the Ghana national colours; Red, Gold, Green and Black.
In 2007 Ghanaians were fanatical about wearing cloths and paraphernalia made of the Ghanaian national colours as part of the Ghana@50 celebrations.
Artists who created various paraphernalia made of Ghana national colours generated lots of revenue as people, both old and young, patronized the products in commemoration of the celebrations.
It is surprising to note that few Ghanaians were seen adorned with cloths made of the national colours on the 54th Independence Day anniversary celebration on 6th March 2011.
Some attributed the low patronage and exhibition of the Red, Gold, Green and Black that symbolize the allegiance Ghanaians owe to the nation, to the gradual demise of patriotism among Ghanaians.
But Ghana’s international music star, Rocky Dawuni has told Adom News that, though some Ghanaians have lost interest in the use of national colours for reasons best known to them, fashion designers can turn the table around.
He says Ghanaians will love to wear cloths designed in national colours if they are attractively crafted.
He has therefore urged fashion designers to employ creative means to entice Ghanaians to patronize cloths made in Ghana national colours.
Rocky Dawuni believes this will help promote the national colours both home and abroad.
The music icon who always hoisted the Ghana flag as a back drop on the various platforms he has performed, told Adom News “there have been several instances where audiences who patronized my international shows, approached me to find out my nationality and the meaning of the Ghana National colours, which I explained to them.”

source: ghanamusic.com

Ruff-N-Smooth Signed On New Record Label

The controversy, rumors and noise surrounding the switch of Ruff N Smooth from the green building Empire Entertainment to a new record label has finally arrived.

The deal will be sealed Wednesday 30th March 2011 at 10am inside the head quarters of Ghana’s entertainment center Citizen Kofi, the Hollywood lounge. Ruff N Smooth, as a music group, is more focused on their career and looks at the change as a stepping stone to greater heights in life.

source: ghanagossip.com

Ruff-N-Smooth Signed On New Record Label

The controversy, rumors and noise surrounding the switch of Ruff N Smooth from the green building Empire Entertainment to a new record label has finally arrived.

The deal will be sealed Wednesday 30th March 2011 at 10am inside the head quarters of Ghana’s entertainment center Citizen Kofi, the Hollywood lounge. Ruff N Smooth, as a music group, is more focused on their career and looks at the change as a stepping stone to greater heights in life.

source: ghanagossip.com

Ice Prince "Oleku" Frozen At Ghana Music Awards

Contrary the promotional television and radio advert that led patrons into believing that this year’s Ghana Music Awards was going to be an exciting one with the coming on board of sensational Nigerian artiste Ice Prince of Oleku fame...,

...the Chocolate City artiste flopped big time and succeeded in making a complete mockery of himself during his stay on stage.

source: ghanagossip.com

Ice Prince "Oleku" Frozen At Ghana Music Awards

Contrary the promotional television and radio advert that led patrons into believing that this year’s Ghana Music Awards was going to be an exciting one with the coming on board of sensational Nigerian artiste Ice Prince of Oleku fame...,

...the Chocolate City artiste flopped big time and succeeded in making a complete mockery of himself during his stay on stage.

source: ghanagossip.com

D-Black Guns For 5 Wins At Ghana Music Awards

D-Black da Ghana Bwouy a.k.a Yes Boss!, who is arguably Ghana’s biggest hip-hop artist continentally hit his 20th Award nomination ever since he hit the music scene 2 years ago after receiving 5 nominations at the upcoming Ghana Music Awards Festival.

A great feat indeed for an Anglophone hip-hop artist who burst onto the scene in late 2008 with his group effort with Kwaku-T which saw them release their ‘TARGET PRACTICE’ Album with songs like ‘Move’ and ‘Breathe’.

Following the success of that Album, D-Black & Kwaku-t decided to try their hands at solo albums which resulted in D-Black setting up a proper business structure for his own label “Black Avenue Muzik”, securing a distribution deal with Sony Music via Rockstar 4000, recording over 35 songs with an incredible line up of producers and features from 2 Face Idibia, Wyclef Jean, Samini, Sarkodie to Kwabena Kwabena and more, picking his 20 best songs out of the lot and releasing his highly acclaimed debut solo album “Music, Love & Life” on the 25th of September 2010.

This album launch was dubbed the biggest one Ghana had ever experienced that year.

The “Music, Love and Life” Album by D-Black, 5 months after its release just received 5 nominations at the upcoming 2011 Ghana Music Awards for “Album of the Year”, “Hip-hop / Hiplife Artist of the Year”, Collaboration of the Year, Hip-hop Song of the year and Song writer of the year for his songs “Somebody” featuring Kwabena Kwabena and Get on da Dance floor featuring Dr. Cryme.

D-Black whose story is a grass to grace one, from financial difficulties his family faced growing up with a single mother following the 1996 split of his parents, being expelled from secondary school, kicked of a label and surviving on his own in a bid to follow his musical dreams today now carries the torch for Ghanaian hip-hop all over the world.

He’s performed at the 2010 Bet Hip-Hop Awards Cypher, The 2010 Channel O Awards, shared stages with Jay Z, Memphis Bleek, Busta Rhymes, Lloyd, Fat Joe, Omarion, Stevie Wonder, Ja Rule, Rick Ross and collaborated with many African musicians including Nigeria’s 2 Face, P Square, Ice Prince of Oleku fame, Kel, Sauce Kid and Banky W, Zimbabwe’s Buffalo Souljah, Rachel K from Uganda, Segal from Gabon, STL and Wyre from Kenya, HHP, Kwela Thebza, Tear Gas and Loyiso from South Africa As well as with Wyclef Jean, Jim Jones and Memphis Bleek from the U.S.A. He was also voted by MNET as Africa’s 2nd Best Anglophone Rapper for the year 2010.

D-Black tagged as Ghana’s hardest working musician by the media and many industry stakeholders has been nominated a total of 20 times since he began his musical journey at various music award ceremonies from the 2010 Ghana Music Awards, 2010 Sound city Music Awards in Nigeria, 2009 Channel O Awards,2010 Channel O Awards in South Africa, 2010 4Syte Music Video Awards, African Music Awards in the U.K, Museke African Music Awards and most recently the 2011 Ghana Music Awards. May God continue to guide and bless him to lift higher the name of Ghana.

The Music Video for the third single off D-Black’s Album following the first and second singles Somebody featuring Kwabena Kwabena and Get on Da Dancefloor ft. Dr. Cryme respectively is set to be released on the11h of April 2011 and is titled Asabone (Dirty Dancin’) featuring the godfather of Hiplife Reggie Rockstone.

D-Black , whose Breathe Directed by GYO of Phamous Philms Video won video of the year last year at the Ghana Music Awards , has his eyes set on winning Big at the 2011 Ghana Music Awards on 9th April and urges all loyal D-Black and GH Rap Fans to vote for him in all categories by texting “D1” “M1” & “F1” TO 1767.

source: ghanagossip.com

D-Black Guns For 5 Wins At Ghana Music Awards

D-Black da Ghana Bwouy a.k.a Yes Boss!, who is arguably Ghana’s biggest hip-hop artist continentally hit his 20th Award nomination ever since he hit the music scene 2 years ago after receiving 5 nominations at the upcoming Ghana Music Awards Festival.

A great feat indeed for an Anglophone hip-hop artist who burst onto the scene in late 2008 with his group effort with Kwaku-T which saw them release their ‘TARGET PRACTICE’ Album with songs like ‘Move’ and ‘Breathe’.

Following the success of that Album, D-Black & Kwaku-t decided to try their hands at solo albums which resulted in D-Black setting up a proper business structure for his own label “Black Avenue Muzik”, securing a distribution deal with Sony Music via Rockstar 4000, recording over 35 songs with an incredible line up of producers and features from 2 Face Idibia, Wyclef Jean, Samini, Sarkodie to Kwabena Kwabena and more, picking his 20 best songs out of the lot and releasing his highly acclaimed debut solo album “Music, Love & Life” on the 25th of September 2010.

This album launch was dubbed the biggest one Ghana had ever experienced that year.

The “Music, Love and Life” Album by D-Black, 5 months after its release just received 5 nominations at the upcoming 2011 Ghana Music Awards for “Album of the Year”, “Hip-hop / Hiplife Artist of the Year”, Collaboration of the Year, Hip-hop Song of the year and Song writer of the year for his songs “Somebody” featuring Kwabena Kwabena and Get on da Dance floor featuring Dr. Cryme.

D-Black whose story is a grass to grace one, from financial difficulties his family faced growing up with a single mother following the 1996 split of his parents, being expelled from secondary school, kicked of a label and surviving on his own in a bid to follow his musical dreams today now carries the torch for Ghanaian hip-hop all over the world.

He’s performed at the 2010 Bet Hip-Hop Awards Cypher, The 2010 Channel O Awards, shared stages with Jay Z, Memphis Bleek, Busta Rhymes, Lloyd, Fat Joe, Omarion, Stevie Wonder, Ja Rule, Rick Ross and collaborated with many African musicians including Nigeria’s 2 Face, P Square, Ice Prince of Oleku fame, Kel, Sauce Kid and Banky W, Zimbabwe’s Buffalo Souljah, Rachel K from Uganda, Segal from Gabon, STL and Wyre from Kenya, HHP, Kwela Thebza, Tear Gas and Loyiso from South Africa As well as with Wyclef Jean, Jim Jones and Memphis Bleek from the U.S.A. He was also voted by MNET as Africa’s 2nd Best Anglophone Rapper for the year 2010.

D-Black tagged as Ghana’s hardest working musician by the media and many industry stakeholders has been nominated a total of 20 times since he began his musical journey at various music award ceremonies from the 2010 Ghana Music Awards, 2010 Sound city Music Awards in Nigeria, 2009 Channel O Awards,2010 Channel O Awards in South Africa, 2010 4Syte Music Video Awards, African Music Awards in the U.K, Museke African Music Awards and most recently the 2011 Ghana Music Awards. May God continue to guide and bless him to lift higher the name of Ghana.

The Music Video for the third single off D-Black’s Album following the first and second singles Somebody featuring Kwabena Kwabena and Get on Da Dancefloor ft. Dr. Cryme respectively is set to be released on the11h of April 2011 and is titled Asabone (Dirty Dancin’) featuring the godfather of Hiplife Reggie Rockstone.

D-Black , whose Breathe Directed by GYO of Phamous Philms Video won video of the year last year at the Ghana Music Awards , has his eyes set on winning Big at the 2011 Ghana Music Awards on 9th April and urges all loyal D-Black and GH Rap Fans to vote for him in all categories by texting “D1” “M1” & “F1” TO 1767.

source: ghanagossip.com

Ghanaian Rhian Benson and her global soul sound

Ghanaian singer Rhian Benson is not your typical music superstar.

A graduate of the London School of Economics, she spent a stint working on the trading floor of an investment bank in London and was pursuing graduate studies at Harvard Business School before turning to music as a career.

It was while she was at Harvard that her mother was diagnosed with cancer and Benson decided to relocate to London to care for her -- a move that ended her studies but inadvertently kick-started her musical career.

Up until then, she had only pursued "music as a hobby," says Benson, who today is one of Ghana's hottest musical exports. Songwriting was just something she did on the side, for her own pleasure, she says.

But it was while she was looking after her mother that Benson's musical talent and passion for singing began to flourish.

"I found myself doing a lot more writing," she says. "All of a sudden, more than ever, I wanted to put these words to music," she says.

The elegant singer started performing regularly in small venues across London, before being discovered by DKG Music, a U.S.-based record label that released her first album.

That 2003 debut album, "Gold Coast," paid tribute to the country in which she was born and raised and won over critics and fans worldwide.

"Gold Coast was Ghana's old name pre-independence," Benson says. "I just wanted to pay respect to my Ghanaian family and the musicians there who influenced me so much and the wonderful, rich culture experiences I had as a child growing up."

Born in Accra to a Ghanaian father and a Welsh mother, Benson grew up surrounded by music. Her mother was a gifted singer and her father an accomplished guitar player.

She began playing the piano at a young age and wrote her first song at the age of 9.

"I can remember as a kid rushing home from school, literally having lunch and speeding to do my homework, just to have the rest of the afternoon to go through my dad's album collections, to sing along and create harmonies," she says.

Benson's unique mixture of soul and jazz in "Gold Coast" proved a success, and now with a new album under her belt, the talented singer is aiming to capture audiences' imaginations once again with her dusky voice and soulful sound.

In "Hands Clean," released last month, Benson daringly fuses traditional jazz and soul with a modern electronic undertone. She says the sound is an evolution of her previous work, which had more of a percussive and organic feel to it.

"The new album, 'Hands Clean,' being electronic, deliberately does not include that but it's still very rhythmic -- that's a very big part of African music," Benson says.

Heavily influenced by the sounds of Africa, Benson is part of a growing generation of talented musicians from the continent who are determined to overcome any difficulties in order to communicate their art.

"A lot of African artists, they are very much making things happen for themselves, which I really respect," she says.

Already an acclaimed and popular performer, Benson urges younger African to adopt a positive attitude to fulfill their dreams.

"You know what, just follow your dream. It's an exciting time for young Ghanaians. They have access to things that their parents and generations never did," she says.

"They have access to internet and the same information like kids in Stockholm have. It's great. The future is great."

source: ghanagossip.com

Ghanaian Rhian Benson and her global soul sound

Ghanaian singer Rhian Benson is not your typical music superstar.

A graduate of the London School of Economics, she spent a stint working on the trading floor of an investment bank in London and was pursuing graduate studies at Harvard Business School before turning to music as a career.

It was while she was at Harvard that her mother was diagnosed with cancer and Benson decided to relocate to London to care for her -- a move that ended her studies but inadvertently kick-started her musical career.

Up until then, she had only pursued "music as a hobby," says Benson, who today is one of Ghana's hottest musical exports. Songwriting was just something she did on the side, for her own pleasure, she says.

But it was while she was looking after her mother that Benson's musical talent and passion for singing began to flourish.

"I found myself doing a lot more writing," she says. "All of a sudden, more than ever, I wanted to put these words to music," she says.

The elegant singer started performing regularly in small venues across London, before being discovered by DKG Music, a U.S.-based record label that released her first album.

That 2003 debut album, "Gold Coast," paid tribute to the country in which she was born and raised and won over critics and fans worldwide.

"Gold Coast was Ghana's old name pre-independence," Benson says. "I just wanted to pay respect to my Ghanaian family and the musicians there who influenced me so much and the wonderful, rich culture experiences I had as a child growing up."

Born in Accra to a Ghanaian father and a Welsh mother, Benson grew up surrounded by music. Her mother was a gifted singer and her father an accomplished guitar player.

She began playing the piano at a young age and wrote her first song at the age of 9.

"I can remember as a kid rushing home from school, literally having lunch and speeding to do my homework, just to have the rest of the afternoon to go through my dad's album collections, to sing along and create harmonies," she says.

Benson's unique mixture of soul and jazz in "Gold Coast" proved a success, and now with a new album under her belt, the talented singer is aiming to capture audiences' imaginations once again with her dusky voice and soulful sound.

In "Hands Clean," released last month, Benson daringly fuses traditional jazz and soul with a modern electronic undertone. She says the sound is an evolution of her previous work, which had more of a percussive and organic feel to it.

"The new album, 'Hands Clean,' being electronic, deliberately does not include that but it's still very rhythmic -- that's a very big part of African music," Benson says.

Heavily influenced by the sounds of Africa, Benson is part of a growing generation of talented musicians from the continent who are determined to overcome any difficulties in order to communicate their art.

"A lot of African artists, they are very much making things happen for themselves, which I really respect," she says.

Already an acclaimed and popular performer, Benson urges younger African to adopt a positive attitude to fulfill their dreams.

"You know what, just follow your dream. It's an exciting time for young Ghanaians. They have access to things that their parents and generations never did," she says.

"They have access to internet and the same information like kids in Stockholm have. It's great. The future is great."

source: ghanagossip.com

Nadia Caught In Last Hour Romance

A seemingly woe of stardom that sometimes drown an artiste’s career is the unsavory behavior or foibles of theirs that are uncovered by the press. While sections of people admire the talents of their fava actors and actresses, others would also develop a sudden dislike for certain actors and actresses whose “ills “may have been divulged by the media.

Actresses and actors like Yvonne Nelson, Nadia Buari and Van Vicker Among others have in one way or the other received lots of bad press from most writers, while some movie makers also describe some of them as movie stars they dislike working with.

Talking to some movie marketers in opera Square in Accra, some of them revealed that thy were not much closer to the movie stars to tell how good or bad they are character/wise but what they could say was that in some way some verbal abuse bad reportage used against them could really affect their career.

They explained the most tope movie producers would not deploy the service of actors or actresses whose reputations have been dented by the media since that could affect the sale of their movies. “I think it all depends on our society but that is what I have observed and is also part of the reason why they lose sales because if you don’t work with top producers, it is likely you will not be starring in good movies “one producer revealed.

Christopher Ihunanya Nwachukwu who also added his voice to the issue said in a differing view that he had worked with the afore mentioned top three actros,who have received bad press from the media for five years and haven’t realized any jinx on the sales of movies they have starred in.”I have been working with them, they never give me problems and up to date I still work with them because I still get my profit “Christopher added.

He also said that he has about five scripts to shoot and will be doing most of them with Nadia Buari,with the exception of Yvonne Nelson who has been banned by FIPAG.

Talking about the recent movies he shot with Nadia Buari “Under My Pillow “he said the movie is doing very well on the market, but will not like to comment on the reason why some of the producers who use them don’t make sales nowadays.

He asked us to use its platform to announce to the public that he is coming out with another version of “Under My Pillow “this month in a movie titled “Last hour Romance ‘which features Nadia Buari,Prince David etc. the movie is very educative and talks about young girls and men who are searching for good and loyal. Marriage partners, the movie will be coming out on the fourth of April he quipped.

source: ghanagossip.com

Nadia Caught In Last Hour Romance

A seemingly woe of stardom that sometimes drown an artiste’s career is the unsavory behavior or foibles of theirs that are uncovered by the press. While sections of people admire the talents of their fava actors and actresses, others would also develop a sudden dislike for certain actors and actresses whose “ills “may have been divulged by the media.

Actresses and actors like Yvonne Nelson, Nadia Buari and Van Vicker Among others have in one way or the other received lots of bad press from most writers, while some movie makers also describe some of them as movie stars they dislike working with.

Talking to some movie marketers in opera Square in Accra, some of them revealed that thy were not much closer to the movie stars to tell how good or bad they are character/wise but what they could say was that in some way some verbal abuse bad reportage used against them could really affect their career.

They explained the most tope movie producers would not deploy the service of actors or actresses whose reputations have been dented by the media since that could affect the sale of their movies. “I think it all depends on our society but that is what I have observed and is also part of the reason why they lose sales because if you don’t work with top producers, it is likely you will not be starring in good movies “one producer revealed.

Christopher Ihunanya Nwachukwu who also added his voice to the issue said in a differing view that he had worked with the afore mentioned top three actros,who have received bad press from the media for five years and haven’t realized any jinx on the sales of movies they have starred in.”I have been working with them, they never give me problems and up to date I still work with them because I still get my profit “Christopher added.

He also said that he has about five scripts to shoot and will be doing most of them with Nadia Buari,with the exception of Yvonne Nelson who has been banned by FIPAG.

Talking about the recent movies he shot with Nadia Buari “Under My Pillow “he said the movie is doing very well on the market, but will not like to comment on the reason why some of the producers who use them don’t make sales nowadays.

He asked us to use its platform to announce to the public that he is coming out with another version of “Under My Pillow “this month in a movie titled “Last hour Romance ‘which features Nadia Buari,Prince David etc. the movie is very educative and talks about young girls and men who are searching for good and loyal. Marriage partners, the movie will be coming out on the fourth of April he quipped.

source: ghanagossip.com

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner On GTV

Anyone searching for entertainment on a Tuesday night will be amazed to find the bag of surprises GTV has to offer viewers on Tuesdays between 9pm and 10pm.

Viewers would discover a whole different experience, first with TV favourite 'It Takes 2' which is almost followed immediately by 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner'.

Both programmes are designed to put family into the phrase “family entertainment”, as they effectively bring families and friends together, and in the process, enriching and strengthening relationships.

The presenter of 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner', Doreen Andoh, Chef Solomon and their crew travel to homes of individuals who have been set up for a surprise meal by a loved one.

The chef then prepares a mouth-watering feast with assistance from the presenter for that special person.

The show has all the trappings of a cook show and spices it up nicely with human interest stories that set the viewers' imagination running and often touching them emotionally.

This was especially so when Mrs. Judith Blankson, an administrative assistant, pulled a huge surprise on Aunty Matilda in honour of her unique qualities as a mother-in-law.

Chef Solomon prepared a sumptuous continental rice dish with soya grilled chicken, mixed vegetables and fruit fritter for the obviously flattered Auntie Matilda.

To top up the surprise, whilst they were having dinner, Gyedu Blay Ambolley appeared on the scene as the surprise guest.

Ambolley then joined the family for dinner as the group engaged in some small talk and sung an acapella to crown it all off.

This yummy reality TV show has also featured Kwabena Kwabena, Samini, Okyeame Kwame, Sidney and Wutah as surprise guests in previous episodes.

Viewers are encouraged to get involved in the programme by nominating loved ones who deserve a wonderful treat.

The producers of the show can be contacted on 0541888999 /0244333378 and also log on www.charterhouseghana.com /guess who to fill out an application.

'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner' is powered by Charterhouse, with sponsorship from the Rice Master and BO 16.

Keep watching for more surprises as the camera rolls for 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner'.

Source: Daily Guide

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner On GTV

Anyone searching for entertainment on a Tuesday night will be amazed to find the bag of surprises GTV has to offer viewers on Tuesdays between 9pm and 10pm.

Viewers would discover a whole different experience, first with TV favourite 'It Takes 2' which is almost followed immediately by 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner'.

Both programmes are designed to put family into the phrase “family entertainment”, as they effectively bring families and friends together, and in the process, enriching and strengthening relationships.

The presenter of 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner', Doreen Andoh, Chef Solomon and their crew travel to homes of individuals who have been set up for a surprise meal by a loved one.

The chef then prepares a mouth-watering feast with assistance from the presenter for that special person.

The show has all the trappings of a cook show and spices it up nicely with human interest stories that set the viewers' imagination running and often touching them emotionally.

This was especially so when Mrs. Judith Blankson, an administrative assistant, pulled a huge surprise on Aunty Matilda in honour of her unique qualities as a mother-in-law.

Chef Solomon prepared a sumptuous continental rice dish with soya grilled chicken, mixed vegetables and fruit fritter for the obviously flattered Auntie Matilda.

To top up the surprise, whilst they were having dinner, Gyedu Blay Ambolley appeared on the scene as the surprise guest.

Ambolley then joined the family for dinner as the group engaged in some small talk and sung an acapella to crown it all off.

This yummy reality TV show has also featured Kwabena Kwabena, Samini, Okyeame Kwame, Sidney and Wutah as surprise guests in previous episodes.

Viewers are encouraged to get involved in the programme by nominating loved ones who deserve a wonderful treat.

The producers of the show can be contacted on 0541888999 /0244333378 and also log on www.charterhouseghana.com /guess who to fill out an application.

'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner' is powered by Charterhouse, with sponsorship from the Rice Master and BO 16.

Keep watching for more surprises as the camera rolls for 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner'.

Source: Daily Guide

Big Brother Africa 'Amplified'

M-Net has revealed the eye and name of it’s yet to be launched season of its popular Big Brother reality show.

The new season of the 91-day reality show which will be launched on May 1 will be called Big Brother Amplified, a statement released by Multichoice Friday.

Running 91 days and 24/7 non-stop with a dream grand prize of USD200 000, the sixth season of Africa’s biggest reality show, according to organizers, will include more drama, emotions, excitement and suspense.

Biola Alabi, M-Net Africa Managing Director who heads up the channel’s initiatives across the continent said the new name fits perfectly with the magnitude of the reality show.

“By definition amplified means to increase the volume, to make louder, to make more powerful and that’s exactly what we want to do with season six. To take the elements that audiences find so fantastic and present them in a refreshing new way while adding big surprises and entertaining twists.” She explained.

Biola further added, “Amplified is such a well-known pop culture term and Big Brother has definitely become a pop culture success. So the name fits perfectly.”

The dramatic new eye is etched in a carbon fibre background with an edgy, futuristic feeling and it has a sophisticated polished reflective finish. The newly unveiled show logo sets the scene for a bold new season, organizers have said.

With the deadline for entries now closed and the next phase of selection now well underway to choose housemates from the 14 participating countries (Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe), Big Brother Amplified is on track to launch in little over a month!

“We received an unprecedented amount of entries this year,” said Alabi who added “It’s been truly phenomenal, with almost 7,000 written entries received from across the continent and countless more people attending the ‘last chance’ open auditions.

“We’ve had people from all walks of life from very different backgrounds with completely different aspirations …all take this one opportunity to enter Big Brother. It’s really heartening to see that if anything, the show is going from strength to strength,” Biola revealed.

Created and produced for M-Net by Endemol South Africa, the Big Brother Amplified series will once again be hosted by charismatic Nigerian, IK Osakioduwa, who has been at the heart of the action since he joined the show two seasons ago.

With a brand new house also under construction, it’s a matter of weeks before Big Brother Amplified will be launched.

Source: http://showbiz.peacefmonline.com/radiotv/201104/150043.php

Big Brother Africa 'Amplified'

M-Net has revealed the eye and name of it’s yet to be launched season of its popular Big Brother reality show.

The new season of the 91-day reality show which will be launched on May 1 will be called Big Brother Amplified, a statement released by Multichoice Friday.

Running 91 days and 24/7 non-stop with a dream grand prize of USD200 000, the sixth season of Africa’s biggest reality show, according to organizers, will include more drama, emotions, excitement and suspense.

Biola Alabi, M-Net Africa Managing Director who heads up the channel’s initiatives across the continent said the new name fits perfectly with the magnitude of the reality show.

“By definition amplified means to increase the volume, to make louder, to make more powerful and that’s exactly what we want to do with season six. To take the elements that audiences find so fantastic and present them in a refreshing new way while adding big surprises and entertaining twists.” She explained.

Biola further added, “Amplified is such a well-known pop culture term and Big Brother has definitely become a pop culture success. So the name fits perfectly.”

The dramatic new eye is etched in a carbon fibre background with an edgy, futuristic feeling and it has a sophisticated polished reflective finish. The newly unveiled show logo sets the scene for a bold new season, organizers have said.

With the deadline for entries now closed and the next phase of selection now well underway to choose housemates from the 14 participating countries (Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe), Big Brother Amplified is on track to launch in little over a month!

“We received an unprecedented amount of entries this year,” said Alabi who added “It’s been truly phenomenal, with almost 7,000 written entries received from across the continent and countless more people attending the ‘last chance’ open auditions.

“We’ve had people from all walks of life from very different backgrounds with completely different aspirations …all take this one opportunity to enter Big Brother. It’s really heartening to see that if anything, the show is going from strength to strength,” Biola revealed.

Created and produced for M-Net by Endemol South Africa, the Big Brother Amplified series will once again be hosted by charismatic Nigerian, IK Osakioduwa, who has been at the heart of the action since he joined the show two seasons ago.

With a brand new house also under construction, it’s a matter of weeks before Big Brother Amplified will be launched.

Source: http://showbiz.peacefmonline.com/radiotv/201104/150043.php

DJ Abrantee To Host Fabolous Live In Ghana Concert

DJ Abrantee

London-based Ghanaian Disc Jockey, Michael Boakye, alias as DJ Abrantee, will host the Fabolous 233 Connect musical concert slated for the Dome of the Accra International Conference Centre, April 23.

As an astounding radio and television personality whose audience spreads across the United Kingdom and beyond, Abrantee’s energy and passion for the work has endeared him to most music lovers.

Abrantie’s dexterity and knack in handling his long-held Early Evening Show on Choice FM (UK) on weekdays for well over a decade, coupled with his exceptional on and off-air interactive skills, continues to put him at the top echelons of the trade.

His confirmation as host for the Fabolous 233 Connect Concert, the organizers are optimistic, would add to the fun already surrounding the April, 23rd event.

With a few TV performances under his belt, appearing in ITV’s The Bill and Footballers Wives, he expanded his resume in 2008 when he presented MTV Base’s DJ Takeover. He subsequently hosted iTunes’ Music Festival which featured N. E. R. D, Taio Cruize, and Jay Sean. Currently, the award-winning disc jockey hosts his own show called The DJ Abrantee Show on cable television network SKY.

Abrantee plays an integral part in today’s young club scene. Over the years, he’s played for stars such as, Jay Z, Missy Elliot and Akon among other heavy weights. Abrantee is also heavily involved in DJ workshops for young entertainers and has fronted many positive community campaigns throughout the United Kingdom.

Source: Ameyaw Debrah

DJ Abrantee To Host Fabolous Live In Ghana Concert

DJ Abrantee

London-based Ghanaian Disc Jockey, Michael Boakye, alias as DJ Abrantee, will host the Fabolous 233 Connect musical concert slated for the Dome of the Accra International Conference Centre, April 23.

As an astounding radio and television personality whose audience spreads across the United Kingdom and beyond, Abrantee’s energy and passion for the work has endeared him to most music lovers.

Abrantie’s dexterity and knack in handling his long-held Early Evening Show on Choice FM (UK) on weekdays for well over a decade, coupled with his exceptional on and off-air interactive skills, continues to put him at the top echelons of the trade.

His confirmation as host for the Fabolous 233 Connect Concert, the organizers are optimistic, would add to the fun already surrounding the April, 23rd event.

With a few TV performances under his belt, appearing in ITV’s The Bill and Footballers Wives, he expanded his resume in 2008 when he presented MTV Base’s DJ Takeover. He subsequently hosted iTunes’ Music Festival which featured N. E. R. D, Taio Cruize, and Jay Sean. Currently, the award-winning disc jockey hosts his own show called The DJ Abrantee Show on cable television network SKY.

Abrantee plays an integral part in today’s young club scene. Over the years, he’s played for stars such as, Jay Z, Missy Elliot and Akon among other heavy weights. Abrantee is also heavily involved in DJ workshops for young entertainers and has fronted many positive community campaigns throughout the United Kingdom.

Source: Ameyaw Debrah

Nigeria Invites Nadia Buari & Majid Michel

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Two of Ghana’s finest and hottest movie acts Nadia Buari and Majid Michel have been named to headline this year’s AY Live Show scheduled for May 1 – Workers Day – in Nigeria.

The two are part of a long list of Nigerian and international acts who will grace what has been tagged as biggest night of Nigerian comedy.

The event comes off at the world-class 6,000 capacity New Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. AY Live show has become an event that brings together some of comedy’s biggest acts from Nigeria and the world on one stage to dish out rib-cracking comedy.

The AY Live show is the brain child of Ayo Richard Makun, popularly known as AY. He is a multi-talented, multiple award-winning Standup comedian, and one of the most successful comic acts Nigeria has produced.

He comes across easily, as Nigeria’s most creative comedian as he has proved himself an established authority as a Compere, Standup Comedian, Radio and TV. AY Live Show is arguably the best Comedy Show in Nigeria and runs on several TV Channels in the country as well as and internationally.

Majid

Over the years, the shows have become the most sold-out comedy and music concerts and it has twice broken and set enviable record standards in comedy events in Nigeria. Since 2007, the show has been held in Lagos and Abuja.

This year’s show tagged Another Invasion will be headlined by AY and fully backed by some of Nigeria’s finest comedy greats, I Go Dye, Gordons, Seyilaw, Funny Bone, De Don, Banky W, Elenu, Princess and Helen Paul.

Music acts, M.I., Jesse Jagz, Banky W, Skuki, Omotolo, Kas, Wiz Kid, YQ and 9ice will thrill the audience to an exciting array of good music with support from special guest DJs DJ Jimmy Jan (UK), Mohammed Jammal (UK), JJC (UK). Movie acts Aki & Pawpaw will also be in attendance.

Source: Jfm

Nigeria Invites Nadia Buari & Majid Michel

Nadia

Two of Ghana’s finest and hottest movie acts Nadia Buari and Majid Michel have been named to headline this year’s AY Live Show scheduled for May 1 – Workers Day – in Nigeria.

The two are part of a long list of Nigerian and international acts who will grace what has been tagged as biggest night of Nigerian comedy.

The event comes off at the world-class 6,000 capacity New Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. AY Live show has become an event that brings together some of comedy’s biggest acts from Nigeria and the world on one stage to dish out rib-cracking comedy.

The AY Live show is the brain child of Ayo Richard Makun, popularly known as AY. He is a multi-talented, multiple award-winning Standup comedian, and one of the most successful comic acts Nigeria has produced.

He comes across easily, as Nigeria’s most creative comedian as he has proved himself an established authority as a Compere, Standup Comedian, Radio and TV. AY Live Show is arguably the best Comedy Show in Nigeria and runs on several TV Channels in the country as well as and internationally.

Majid

Over the years, the shows have become the most sold-out comedy and music concerts and it has twice broken and set enviable record standards in comedy events in Nigeria. Since 2007, the show has been held in Lagos and Abuja.

This year’s show tagged Another Invasion will be headlined by AY and fully backed by some of Nigeria’s finest comedy greats, I Go Dye, Gordons, Seyilaw, Funny Bone, De Don, Banky W, Elenu, Princess and Helen Paul.

Music acts, M.I., Jesse Jagz, Banky W, Skuki, Omotolo, Kas, Wiz Kid, YQ and 9ice will thrill the audience to an exciting array of good music with support from special guest DJs DJ Jimmy Jan (UK), Mohammed Jammal (UK), JJC (UK). Movie acts Aki & Pawpaw will also be in attendance.

Source: Jfm

Rihanna Breaks Billboard Chart Records With ‘S&M’

Rihanna’s ‘S&M’ will hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 today (April 21), marking the Barbados-born singer’s 10th No. 1 single.

With the Britney Spears-aided ‘S&M (Remix)’ giving her fourth single off the ‘Loud’ album a bit more push, Rihanna will attain the honor of scoring 10 No. 1′s on Billboard’s Hot 100 in the shortest span of time. She recorded her first No. 1, ‘SOS,’ just four years, 11 months and two weeks ago. The singer also beat out labelmate Mariah Carey by almost five months.

Not only did Rihanna beat Mariah to the chart record in a shorter period of time, but at 23, she’s also the youngest artist to notch 10 No. 1′s in the chart’s 52-year history, besting Mariah again, who was 25 when she scored her 10th single.

“10th!!!!!Now LOOK at what u did … THANK U so much, this is the BEST news!” Rihanna tweeted. “BIGUP to @britneyspears and all her wonderful fans who supported this song.”

The red-haired phenom is the ninth artist to achieve 10 No. 1 singles, and the fifth solo female, following Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Madonna and, of course, Mariah, with a whopping 18 No. 1 hits to her credit.

“Rihanna’s tenth #1 single is a monumental accomplishment and a testament to her incredible artistry,” said Island Def Jam President Steve Bartels. “This was a truly collaborative and creative effort, spearheaded by Rihanna’s tireless work and aided in no small part by the incredible Britney Spears and her team. I am extremely proud of Rihanna.”

Rihanna’s Grammy-winning fifth album ‘Loud’ was released on November 12

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Rihanna Breaks Billboard Chart Records With ‘S&M’

Rihanna’s ‘S&M’ will hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 today (April 21), marking the Barbados-born singer’s 10th No. 1 single.

With the Britney Spears-aided ‘S&M (Remix)’ giving her fourth single off the ‘Loud’ album a bit more push, Rihanna will attain the honor of scoring 10 No. 1′s on Billboard’s Hot 100 in the shortest span of time. She recorded her first No. 1, ‘SOS,’ just four years, 11 months and two weeks ago. The singer also beat out labelmate Mariah Carey by almost five months.

Not only did Rihanna beat Mariah to the chart record in a shorter period of time, but at 23, she’s also the youngest artist to notch 10 No. 1′s in the chart’s 52-year history, besting Mariah again, who was 25 when she scored her 10th single.

“10th!!!!!Now LOOK at what u did … THANK U so much, this is the BEST news!” Rihanna tweeted. “BIGUP to @britneyspears and all her wonderful fans who supported this song.”

The red-haired phenom is the ninth artist to achieve 10 No. 1 singles, and the fifth solo female, following Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Madonna and, of course, Mariah, with a whopping 18 No. 1 hits to her credit.

“Rihanna’s tenth #1 single is a monumental accomplishment and a testament to her incredible artistry,” said Island Def Jam President Steve Bartels. “This was a truly collaborative and creative effort, spearheaded by Rihanna’s tireless work and aided in no small part by the incredible Britney Spears and her team. I am extremely proud of Rihanna.”

Rihanna’s Grammy-winning fifth album ‘Loud’ was released on November 12

source: http://3gmediaonline.com/?p=7612