Friday, 30 December 2016
Wednesday, 28 December 2016
2016 BASS AWARDS WAS A BLAST
The Annual ceremony to honour and acknowledge hardworking dancehall and reggae arts, BASS AWARDS, took place on Sunday, 25th December, at the Accra National Theatre and was powered by TV7 and Bull Haus Entertainment. The MCs on the night were King Legazee and Concious Queen of Pink fm.
Performances from Jupiter, Luther, Ras kuuku, Fancy Gadam, Rudebwoy Ranking and more made the audience go crazy by dancing or nodding as they watch the artists perform. In attendance was various musician and the general public. All the same, big ups to the organizers of the 2016 Bass Awards for
MY HARDWORK MADE GHANA MUST GO A SUCCESS YVONNE OKORO
Yvonne Okoro, who is known for playing some of the best roles in movies produced both in Ghana and Nigeria and the producer of “Ghana must go” movie which has received six (6) nominations at the upcoming 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award says her hard work is paying off.
The movie “Ghana must go” is the only Ghanaian movie nominated for the awards which featured cast from both Ghana and Nigeria. The first movie “Contract” she produced grabbed 4 awards at the same
JACKIE APPIAH, EPITOME OF TRUE AFRICAN BEAUTY
The amazing and talented actress Jackie Appiah was born on December 5, 1983 to Mr Kwabena Appiah and she is the last of their five children. She lived in Canada in her childhood days till the age of ten (10) when she moved back to Ghana with her parents in 1993.
Jackie who was a runner up at the Talent Teens Competition started acting at the age of 12 in her local church group. Their performances depicted the Christian way of addressing and how to approach the general public. She made her debut in acting on the popular TV series, “Things We Do for Love”,
I COMPETE WITH MY MIND - KAAKIE
Multi-talented Ghanaian musician Kaakie who launched her “KAAKITUP” album a couple of days ago at Urbano Hotel at the Osu oxford street says that, she competes with her mind and she has no competition in her music career.
She said this in response to a question asked by one of the bloggers present at the event about who her
GHANA MOVIE INDUSTRY IS NOT DOING WELL - KOFI ADJORLOLO
Veteran Ghanaian actor Kofi Adjorlolo, who was nominated for the best supporting actor in (drama and series) for the Movie “Ghana Must Go” for the 2017 AMVCAs, says the Ghanaian movie industry is in a bad shape.
He made the following statement in an interview, when he was asked how he sees the movie industry this year.
“The movie industry in Ghana is slowly crumbling down and it cannot be compared to some years back. Between the English and Twi movies, theTwi movies are now doing much better considering the
Friday, 23 December 2016
KAAKITUP ALBUM LAUNCH MEGA SUCCESS
25 year old Ghanaian Dance Hall Queen and a nurse, Grace Kaki Ocansey popularly known as Kaakie, on Thursday the 22nd of December 2016 had her maiden album launched. The event was a great success as great stars and dignitaries graced the show with their presence at Urbano Hotel-Osu.
The appearance of big men such as Brice, the CEO of extra-large music, Henry, the talent manager, the best beat maker JMJ and John Duah from charter house alongside Stars includes; Samini, Stonebowy, Kofi Kinaata, Trigmatic, Ras Kuuku, Jah shock ,Navin ,Nockstar, Virgo, Clem, Bullet of
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
JOHN DUMELO CHASED OUT OF A FILLING STATION
The popular Ghanaian actor and philanthropist John Dumelo after campaigning for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) starts to have problems with his acting career, business and relationship with people. The actor was seen being asked out of a filling station at East Legon (Agyrigano) because he associated himself with the NDC.
John Dumelo was seen trying to buy fuel at one of the filling in East Legon but was sacked the moment he rolled down his window revealing his identity. The attendant allegedly stated “we won’t
KAAKIE SET TO LAUNCH “KAAKITUP” ALBUM
Ghana’s female dancehall sensation and multiple hit maker Grace Okansey popularly known as Kaakie has finally announced the release of her maiden album which she has named “KAAKITUP”.
Kaakie who is known for some of her hit songs like “TOO MUCH”, “BODY FLAME” which features the High Grade family boss Samini has been doing music for some years now.
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
GET CHRISTMAS ON A PLATE ON DSTV
This joyful season, DStv is serving up a delectable feast of Christmas favourites and new festive highlights to satisfy every palate. When you decide to take a breather from gift shopping, visiting family or indulging in your Christmas lunch, be sure to enjoy some of the jolly delights DStv has on offer.
“The festive season is the perfect time for family viewing programming created for every member of the family to relax, put up their feet and enjoy watching,” says Cecil Sunkwa Mills, General Manager, Multichoice Ghana.
“Parents might say the holidays are all about the kids - and keeping them happy and entertained is
ANOTHER BLESSING COUNTED @ 50 – KKD
Just at the blink, another year is right here and the legendary Ghanaian broadcaster Kwasi Kyei Darkwa is on the count of his blessing as he lives to celebrate another life the good Lord has gifted him with.
KKD is celebrating his 50 years today and has a lot to tell Ghanaians as he thank God.
He took to his Facebook page to say that, “life gave me a beautiful wife in my youth then took her
LEGENDRY ACKAH BLAY OBSERVES ONE WEEK OF THE LATE WIFE
One of the best guitarists and highlife singers Ghana has ever known, Ackah Blay lost his wife, Mrs Akosua Dorothy Blay on Monday December 12, 2016 at the 37 Military hospital.
He made the sad news during an interview which he later disclosed that his wife did not show any signs of sickness prior to her death.
Narrating the series of events which happened from Saturday, December 10 before his wife’s death, The “Take Away” singer said:
TECHNICAL ISSUES DELAYED M.ANIFESTIVITIES…
Rapper M.anifest’s annual end of year concert M.ANIFESTIVITIES that is used in acknowledging the M.anifest fans had its 2016 edition which was held at Sandbox Beach Resort delayed due to some technical challenges.
The programme that was scheduled to commence at 8pm had the Nigerian afro pop singer Brymo, Ghanaian young artiste that made it into the entertainment industry in 2015 Worlasi, Cina Soul, the Ghanaian Dj Keyzuz and he man himself M.anifest the brain behind the M.anifestivities performing.
Monday, 19 December 2016
THE ONAAPO FEVER
After the 2016 elections, songs which were sang and mainly produced for election purposes and to political parties have now become hit songs that are played on daily basis.
A song like “Onaapo” by David Aja is one of these tracks. A music that was the official theme song for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has now become a song that is being played everywhere. It is played at weddings, engagements, spots, even in Churches and you will see people dancing to the tune of this song.
MUSICIANS AS PUBLIC FIGURES AND ROLE MODELS
Musicians are people that compose, records and release music often professionally through record labels or independently.
In that case, it is not every lyric that a musician is supposed to write and put in a song out there because not only adults or matured people listen to these songs. Kids also listen and even sing along to these songs whiles they are playing. An instance can be cited as shatta wale’s “wo maame tw3 and
POPULARITY IS CHEAP IN GHANA-MANIFEST
After winning and receiving awards as the best rapper and hip hop singer in the 2013 Ghana Music Awards, Kwame Ametepee Tsikata popularly known as Manifest says “Popularity is cheap in Ghana” when asked if he is satisfied with the acclaim that he receives so far in Ghana.
However at one airport square on 15th December 2016, the artist made known that it’s not acclaim that he will eat, and do not really worry much about that but what he cares more about is making the music
Friday, 16 December 2016
“KLITORIS” DEPICTS MY DOUBTS AND FEARS - BRYMO
The Nigeria artist who performed at the 2012 edition of Ghana Music Awards, who in the same year released his second album “The Son Of A kapenta” that sparked a lot of controversies in the year 2012 Olawale Ashimi better known as Brymo, gives his final verdict on Nigeria jollof.
The Nigerian Afro-soul singer is in Ghana again to “Summon Demons” on stage at Sandbox where the
FANS ON FIRE FOR THE M.ANIFESTIVITIES EVENT
Prior to what is going to happen at the SandBox Beach Resort this evening at 8pm, fans are enthusiastic and are rushing to get tickets for the M.Anifestivity event. The event which is headlined by Manifest, Brymo and Worlasi promises to give the fans a night worth their time and money. Aggressive
In a vox pop with some fans of these three great artistes, they made remarks like they are very eager
I DON’T USE STONES IN RECORDING – WORLASI
Worlasi, a young artist that made his way into the Ghanaian music industry with his first hit “Nuse” (strength) in 2015. At a press conference on the 15th December 2016 at the One Airport Square, the artist hinted that he does not use stones in recording his songs after being asked if he is happy with the air play of your songs so far. And this was what the upcoming artist put across.
NANA BORO MUST PAY ME - SK ORIGINALE
Musician SK Originale is angry and mad at the Aha ye de hit maker Nana Boro for using his version of the song in the Vodafone Ye Twe k) promotion without his knowledge or consent.
Asked about why he SK Originale has been hidden for years, he said he is working underground for now and on a very low key.
SK Originale says he is currently working on the case of Nana Boro for playing a song he wrote for
KOFI ADJORLOLO AND OTHER GRAB NOMINATIONS FOR AMVCA 2017
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Multichoice Awards in association with Multichoice presents its fifth edition of (AMVCAs) to celebrate its 2017 best film makers, actors and technicians in the television industry, the 2017 AMVCAs will be held in Lagos a suburb of Nigeria on the 4th and 5th of march.
AMVCAs aired its 2017 nominees yesterday in Lagos at star studded event, that triggered a lot of controversies when the Ghanaian movie” Ghana Must Go” received four nominations in the following
50 CENT’S FIRST YOGA CLASS A COMPLETE DISASTER
Curtis James Jackson III, professionally known as 50 cent which we all know as an American popular rapper, actor, businessman and inventor decided to enter into gymnastics for the first time.
The 41-year old rapper admitted that his recent foray (attack…assault) into yoga was nothing short of rude awakening.
He said , “I thought I was going to stretch and just have a good time but it turn out different”.
WILL I ENJOY FREEDOM OF SPEECH UNDER NANA ADDOS REGIME-LYDIA FORSON
Award winning Ghanaian actress, writer, and producer Lydia Forson after coming out of several attacks over the years for being political is out again. This is come about for her expressions and thoughts on politics which she got people scolding her for making the NPP look unwanted in the public eye.
A very remarkable one was a long essay she circulated before the election in which, posing as a detective, said NPP may lose the 2016 election due to some big wigs in the NPP who always attack
HAVE WE FORGOTTEN THE TRUE ESSENCE OF CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS?
Christmas as it spelled is the combination of two words Christ and mas. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ, the miracle that signifies the second chance that God has given us irrespective of the number of times we have sinned against God and mankind.
Looking back at how the birth of Christ was celebrated, is that how we are celebrating it now? Christmas is a also a time of bonding with our loved ones, forgiving ourselves irrespective of the
Thursday, 15 December 2016
MANIFEST TO CLASH HORNS WITH NIGERIAN SUPERSTAR BRYMO AT THE BEACH
A press conference was held in the early hours of today at the One Airport Square by Manifest, Worlasi and Nigerian hit maker Brymo to talk about their event coming up at the Sandbox beach resort which is dubbed M.Anifestive on Friday 13th December at 8pm. Questions were put across to all the three artiste.
WIYAALA RELEASE HER SCARY VIDEO “KANDIBANYE”…
Noella Wiyaala the “rock my body” hit maker who was said to be preparing vigorously towards the Djimba concert in WA, is out again with a scary video for her hit song”kandibanye” which was shot in Dewsbury in the North of England and directed by Charlotte Appleton.
The Ghanaian song writer and singer popularly known as Wiyaala in the Kandibanye (Had I Known), plays the role of a young woman casting a spell on an unfaithful lover who abandons her after tricking
MADONNA TWERKS AT 58
58 years old American singer, song writer, actress and philanthropist Madonna Louise Ciccone popularly known as Madonna was seen twerking in the front seat of James Cordon’s car.
Meanwhile, the popular Good Morning Britain’s presenter Piers Morgan appears to vomit on set after watching the 58years old philanthropist twerking in the front seat of a car.
Piers do not really know why Madonna twerked in James car but he thinks Madonna twerked for fun
STONEBWOY’S BHIM CONCERT SET FOR 27TH DECEMBER 2016
BET award winner and Burniton Music Group president Stonebwoy born Livingstone Etse Satekla is set to stage the official shut down party ending the year 2016.
With just a few days to Christmas, Stonebwoy will stage the event dubbed the BHIM CONCERT which is happening live at the Accra International Conference Center (AICC) on the 27th of December 2016.
Three (3) days after the Bhim Concert 2016 at AICC, London will also be warming up for Stonebwoy as he headlines the Ghana Music Week –UK which is being hosted by DJ Abrantee coming off at the Indigo 02 arena in London.
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
30TH NOVEMBER – 4TH DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS. BEIJING BILLIONAIRE
E! Entertainment (124)
Catching Kelce: NFL superstar Travis Kelce gets serious in the dating game, as he dates 50 women from across America in the hopes of finding his long-term ‘teammate’.
Travis takes the girls on a yacht to relax and let loose, but things get serious when he reveals that one of them will be going home. Which girl is it? Only Kelce can decide. Watch Catching Kelce, Wednesday at 6 pm.
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
SAD NEWS FOR SPORTS LOVERS AS SUPERSPORT WILL NO LONGER AIR THE GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE
MultiChoice Ghana and SuperSport have confirmed that SuperSport will not be renewing its rights to air the Ghana Premier League in the next season (2016/17). This announcement brings to a close what has been a successful 3-year partnership in building, investing in and growing the sport of football in Ghana.
"Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end at some point. SuperSport will continue to support the development of other sports disciplines in Ghana and wishes the Ghana Football
DSTV 23 – 30 NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
M-Net
Ride Along 2: Ice Cube and Kevin Hart return for another crime comedy filled with drugs, wedding bells and ridiculous antics. All hell breaks loose when the two travel to Miami for a drug bust. Airs on Sunday 27 November at 6:0pm.
Secrets & Lies (S2): Oscar nominee Juliette Lewis stars as an unrelenting detective in this compelling murder-mystery. When a successful lawyer tragically falls to her death, all evidence points to murder.
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
4X4 DENIES STEALING ATONGO BEAT AND WELCOME COURT ACTION FROM IVORIAN MUSICIANS
The award winning group 4X4 is in the news and this time around not for their sense of fashion or style but stealing. Milestonehouseafrica.com picked the hint from presspeep.com on Monday that after a period of investigation, the group seems to be implicated in stealing the beat of their Hit track ‘Atongo’ from Tour 2 Garde, a very popular music group in Ivory Coast.
SOUTH AFRICA’S FAVORITE COLOR FESTIVAL VENTURES TO CARNIVAL CITY
Color in The Sun, inspired by the traditional Holi color festival in India, ventures to Carnival City on 16 December 2016, National Reconciliation Day. Color in the Sun will bring together thousands of color-crazy revelers for an afternoon of spectacular entertainment, sets by well known DJs and tons of powder infused fun.
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
FIESTA TV LAUNCHES ON DSTV! DON’T STOP THE MUSIC...
A new party comes to DStv this week; Ghana’s first 24-hour music channel Fiesta TV will begin to air on DStv from the 17th of November on Channel 329. This launch of Fiesta forms part of DStv’s commitment to bring quality entertainment to its subscribers in Ghana through collaborations with local content provider like Fiesta TV.
This new channel, which is already available to GOtv subscribers on channel 159, will now be available on the DStv platform across all the five DStv packages. Ghanaian music lovers can expect to
Monday, 14 November 2016
COMING UP ON DSTV BOX OFFICE THIS WEEK
LAST DAYS IN THE DESERT
An imagined chapter from Jesus' forty days of fasting and praying in the desert. On his way out of the wilderness, Jesus struggles with the Devil over the fate of a family in crisis.
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Ciarán Hinds, Tye Sheridan
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History
Available from 14th November 2016
Friday, 11 November 2016
DSTV BOXOFFICE HIGHLIGHTS 10TH TO 18TH NOVEMBER
THE MECHANIC RESURRECTION
Arthur Bishop thought he had put his murderous past behind him when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life. Now he is forced to travel the globe to complete three impossible assassinations, and do what he does best, make them look like accidents.
Starring: Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Thursday, 10 November 2016
DSTV HIGHLIGHTS WEEK 2: 09 – 13 NOVEMBER
M-Net
The Blacklist (S4): Golden Globe-nominee James Spader stars as the concierge of crime in this acclaimed drama that follows a high-profile criminal who captures some of the world’s biggest threats. The new season of this highly acclaimed thriller premieres on Wednesday 9 November at 7:30pm.
Mom (S4): Anna Faris and Emmy winner Allison Janney star in this pulls-no-punches comedy, about single mom Christy and her mother Bonnie who struggle to live in a world full of temptations. The
Thursday, 3 November 2016
Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas WBO Welterweight Title Fighton November 6 live on SuperSport 6HD
Manny Pacquiao comes out of retirement to take a swipe at the WBO Welterweight title with Jessie Vargas this Sunday. Boxing fans in Ghana will not be left out of this action as SuperSport announces it would broadcast live this fight on SuperSport 6HD from 1am from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
AFRICA MAGIC CHANNELS TO REBRAND ON DStv & GOtv THIS NOVEMBER
“ENTERTAINMENT LOVED BY AFRICA”
Africa Magic viewers on DStv and GOtv will notice something very different about their favourite entertainment channels. With a new tagline, “Entertainment loved by Africa”, the Africa Magic brand has been refreshed and all the channels now have new logos and an exciting new look and feel, whilst retaining their names and unforgettable African storytelling.
Thursday, 27 October 2016
AFRIKAANS ROCK LEGEND KOOS KOMBUIS TO VISIT BLOEM
He has been dubbed the father of non-conformist living; the guru of Afrikaans rock music and in November, Koos Kombuis will be rocking it with fans at Windmill’s Diamond Lils.
With his ever popular hits such as “Lisa se klavier” which has been covered by various artists, including the Parlotones and Laurika Rauch, Kombuis promises to deliver nothing less than lyrical genius transformed into a super one-man rock show.
SOUTH AFRICA'S JOE NINA ON STAGE AT DIAMOND LIL’S
Few artists can say that their musical journeys started at the age of three. Henry Makhosini Xaba, now known as Joe Nina, is one of these artists and a growing force to be reckoned in the South African music industry.
Diamond Lil’s at Windmill will be hosting this dynamic artist who went from humble beginnings in the Kwa-Themba Township in the East Rand where he was born, to owning his own recording company, writing a soundtrack for the movie Jump the gun and starring in it by the age of 24.
SPECIAL HARRY POTTER POP-UP CHANNEL ON DSTV PREMIUM IN NOVEMBER
While celebrating its big 3-0, M-Net continues to treat viewers to magical entertainment, and how much more magical can you get than a channel dedicated to the Harry Potter films? Soon after the fun-filled M-Net 30th Birthday BlockParty channel draws to a close on DStv Premium at the end of October, the iconic eight-film Harry Potter series will take over the entertainment on channel 109.
M-Net will treat viewers to a special M-Net Movies Harry Potter Pop-up Channel extravaganza from Friday 4 November until Sunday 13 November, and it will run for 17 hours per day from 04:00am
DSTV BOXOFFICE HIGHLIGHTS 25TH – 4TH NOVEMBER
INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE
The next epic chapter delivers global spectacle on an unimaginable scale. Using recovered Alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the Aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.
Starring: Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Liam Hemsworth, Roland Emmerich
Genre: Action
SA’S PASSION ABUNDANCE ANGELS WILL GET BY WITH HELP FROM ITS FRIENDS
Golden Valley has pledged its support for Passion Abundance Angels, a new and inspiring organization that lends assistance to HIV-positive patients in Worcester. As part of its social responsibility efforts, Golden valley donated much needed toiletries and personal hygiene items to the organization for distribution amongst the people it reaches.
MAFIKIZOLO, THE SOIL, THE MUFFINZ AND VELAPHI LIVE COME TOGETHER FOR HOME BREWED MUSIC CONCERT
Some of South Africa’s best loved, authentically local bands including The Soil, Mafikizolo, The Muffinz and Velaphi Live come together for the 2016 Home Brewed Music Concert at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena on 6 November 2016.
This will be the first time that these celebrated artists will collaborate on the same stage and hails the rise of the Home Brewed culture which embraces and celebrates local talent, music and products. Fans of The Soil, Mafikizolo, The Muffinz and Velaphi Live are expected to show up in their numbers to
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