YOU NEED CONNECTIONS TO GET YOUR SONGS OUT THERE – ROCKY

Ghanaian afro-beats musician Rockfeller Jackson Mensah popularly known as Rocky has stated how connections can make or break you in South Africa.

In an interview with Milestone House, the South Africa based musician said you must know lots of important and influential people in the industry to get your music out there for the general public’s consumption. “As a foreigner here in S.A., you must know lots of people and people must know you

SAMA 24 ENTRIES OPEN

The race is on for eligible entrants for the 24th installment of the South African Music Awards (SAMAs)

The RiSA CEO, Nhlanhla Sibisi, today announced that the entries for the prestigious SAMAs were officially opening from 1 November 2017 to 31 January 2018.

The SAMAs seek to honor excellence in music by South African artists who have released new material between 1 February 2017 to 31 January 2018, across over 25 categories encompassing

UTV, GHONE TV AND TV AFRICA NOW ON DSTV

MultiChoice Ghana is thrilled to announce the addition of GHOne TV, UTV and TV Africa to the DStv platform this November. “Our goal is to make great international and local entertainment more accessible to more people” said Cecil Sunkwa Mills, General Manager, MultiChoice Ghana.  He adds the “we strive to give people across Ghana the opportunity to see stories from across the world and their own home-grown stories on our various platforms.” 

The addition of these three channels to our packages will increase the number of Ghanaian channels available on DStv to ten namely, GTV, TV3, Metro TV, Adom TV, Joy Prime, Fiesta TV, UTV,

E!’S FASHION POLICE HANDS OUT ITS LAST VIOLATION WITH FAREWELL SHOW ON DSTV

After more than two decades of countless laughs and unforgettable moments, E!’s iconic comedy franchise, will sign off to “Joan Rangers” one last time when Fashion Police: The Farewell series finale special airs 29 November 6pm on E! (DStv Channel 124) 

Helmed by the legendary comedian and series co-creator Joan Rivers since its inception in 1995, Fashion Police forever changed the pop culture conversation covering every major award show and fashion event through the lens of its signature opinionated, relatable and self-deprecating comedic commentary.  Following Joan’s passing in 2014, the franchise continued with the blessing of her daughter and executive producer on the show since launch, Melissa Rivers, who became a co-host in

SUN INTERNATIONAL UNVEILS NEW SUN MEROPA HOTEL

Saturday, 29 July 2017 marked the start of an exciting new era for Sun Meropa with the official unveiling of a new hotel at the complex. The opening of the upmarket Sun Meropa Hotel comes less than a year since Sun International and the Domba Empowerment Corporation (PTY) Ltd. announced the expansion plans for the complex. Construction workers and equipment have swarmed the site since September 2016 to complete the project ahead of schedule.

Sun International’s R76-million investment in the hotel at Sun Meropa forms part of the company’s

MAYWEATHER JNR V CONOR MCGREGOR ‘THE MONEY FIGHT’ LIVE DSTV

SuperSport is bringing Floyd Mayweather jnr versus Conor McGregor the richest, most-hyped and over-the-top boxing fight in history exclusively to viewers in Ghana and across Africa!

‘The Money Fight’ will be broadcast only on DStv and will air live and in glorious HD on SuperSport 2 and Maximo 1 in the early hours of Sunday, August 27.

DStv Premium customers will be treated to a ringside view when SuperSport crosses to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas at 1am (GMT) for the action-packed undercard, with the main bout expected to

DSTV COMPACT AND COMPACT PLUS CUSTOMERS GET DSTV NOW

DStv customers in Ghana on Compact Plus, and Compact can now stream Live TV and get DStv Catch Up via DStv Now, on-the-go at no additional cost. This announcement was made this morning my the General Manager of Multichoice Ghana, Mr. Cecil Sunkwa Mills.

According to Mr. Sunkwa Mills, DStv Now, is a value-added service for DStv Premium, Compact and Compact Plus customers, it is the home of DStv on the move. It is available to customers on a

BISHOP T.D. JAKES TO HEADLINE ESSENCE FESTIVAL DURBAN 2017

INTERNATIONAL motivational speaker, author and musician, Bishop T.D. Jakes will headline the Essence Festival Durban All Star Gospel music concert with Joyous Celebration and the Municipality’s Gospel ID winners on Sunday, 1 October. 

This was revealed by Acting Deputy City Manager of Economic Development and Planning Cluster Phillip Sithole during the official launch of the 2017 Essence Festival Durban on 19 July at the Joint Jazz Café. Advising people to buy their tickets as early as possible to avoid disappointment, Sithole

GHANAIAN ACTOR KOFI ADJORLOLO HONORED BY LIBERIAN PRESIDENT WITH AN AWARD

A celebrated award winning actor and former broadcaster was last Thursday honored in Liberia by the President of the Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf with the international Golden Image award.

The award seeks to recognize individuals and institutions for excellence and dedication in their various endeavors and creating an impact on communities and in the society as a whole.

Under the theme "Let's maintain the peace ", and commemorating 169/year of independence, the event, the 7th edition this year, took place in Monrovia at the Monrovia City Hall and was well

DSTV HIGHLIGHTS 15th July to 29th July

Fear Factor Sony Max Ch. 128 20 July 6pm (Mon- Fri) 

In each episode of Fear Factor contestants (sometimes solo, often paired with spouses, siblings or best friends) must decide if they have the guts and determination to face their most primal fears. Under the supervision of professional Hollywood stunt coordinators, contestants are confronted with a series of challenging stunts. If they complete their task they advance; if fear stops them from completing a stunt or they fail the mission, they are immediately eliminated. The contestant who wins the final challenge takes home the prize. Mondays to Fridays at 6pm

SUPPER EXCITING NEWS FOR GOLF FANS IN GHANA

Golf Fans In Ghana Gear Up: The Open Looms On SuperSport

This month, DStv golf fans in Ghana are in for an exciting treat when SuperSport opens two channels to air the Open Championship, which starts at Royal Birkdale in England this Thursday says Cecil Sunkwa Mills, General Manager, MultiChoice Ghana.

He explains that DStv Premium customers will have front-row access to watch the world’s greatest

DURBAN FILMMART / FESTIVAL IN PICTIRES

SWIFT - SISTER WORKING IN FILM AND TELEVISION OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES AT THE DFM 2017

SWIFT is a South African based not for profit organization working with African woman in the film and television industry. 

A year after the idea was seeded the organization is proud to announce that it will be officially launching on Sunday16 July 2017 at the Durban FilmMart at the Durban International Film Festival. 

Through the efforts of a number of extraordinary women, SWIFT has successfully created a

JEFF HORN v MANNY PACQUIAO TITLE FIGHT LIVE ON DSTV

After losing the fight against Floyd Mayweather, Manny  Pacquiao is back in the ring again for an international Welterweight Title fight tonight at 1am on SuperSport 5 Exclusive to DStv.

This is a fight but to be missed. Will he lost Pacquiao loose this fight to our this time around he will walk out of the ring with the titles in his shoulder. The bout is scheduled

NCIS ON M-NET IS THE MOST WATCHED SHOW IN THE WORLD

NCIS season 14, currently broadcast on DStv’s M-Net every Saturday at 5:30pm has been lauded as the #1 drama series on U.S. television for the eighth consecutive year. The series is the most watched drama TV series in the world, according to Eurodata TV Worldwide. On Tuesday 20 June at the 57th Monte-Carlo Television Festival the global powerhouse series received the prestigious 12th International Television Audience Award for a Drama TV Series. NCIS has now won the award three out of four years. 

The annual International Audience Award is presented jointly by the Monte-Carlo Television Festival and Eurodata TV Worldwide. It rewards programs that delivered the highest ratings in 2016

MULTICHOICE STATEMENT ON CHILDREN PROGRAMMES

Multichoice takes pride in ensuring that we comply with the law in all Jurisdictions that we operate in and are mindful that culture is the foundation of the nation as family values underpin the society. 

In tandem with our internal quality control measures, we also ensure all third party suppliers are adequately briefed on country specific regulatory requirements and provisions. MultiChoice has therefore contacted the Channel Suppliers on the various recent complaints made against the Cartoon

MARY J. BLIGE, GUCCI MANE AND FRENCH MONTANA TO PERFORM AT BET 17

MARY J. BLIGE, A$AP ROCKY, FRENCH MONTANA, GUCCI MANE, MAXWELL, SWAE LEE, SZA, XSCAPE, KHALID, KAMASI WASHINGTON AND EL DEBARGE JOIN ONE OF MUSIC’S HOTTEST STAGES AS PERFORMERS AT “BET AWARDS17”

REMY MA, IRV GOTTI, DEON COLE, DERAY DAVIS, KOFI SIRIBOE AND CAST OF DETROIT (ALGEE SMITH, JASON MITCHELL, LAZ ALONSO AND JACOB LATIMORE) TO PRESENT

YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA, CHANCE THE RAPPER AND NEW EDITION TO BE HONORED 

BET Networks announced today that R&B’s brightest stars Mary J. Blige, Maxwell, Xscape and El

SUPERSPORT SECURES MAJOR UEFA EURO FOOTBALL RIGHTS

SuperSport has scored broadcast rights on all platforms (including television, internet and mobile) to an array of major international football, including the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship as well as the UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifiers and the European qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

In addition, there’s another jewel in the football crown with the all-new UEFA Nations League, a new competition to be contested by the national teams of the 55 member associations of UEFA, also signed

DSTV HIGHLIGHTS:

The Next Great Magician!

Tue 20 Jun 2017, 18:10 | Discovery Family (136)

The world's best magicians compete against each other for the ultimate accolade of The Next Great Magician. The series sees the best of the world’s magicians perform their very best tricks and illusions. Both in front of a studio audience and out on location, the magicians astound and delight the public and celebrities with their mind-blowing tricks. Six incredible acts compete in each episode, and there’s a twist: the magicians

EASTENDERS PREMIERES ON BBC BRIT FOR DSTV VIEWERS IN GHANA

DStv is delighted to announce the launch of the hugely popular British soap, EastEnders on BBC Brit (DStv channel 120) from 19 June, on weeknights at 4:30pm, enabling it to reach a wider audience on DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact in Ghana.

BBC Brit will still host hugely popular series such as Top Gear and The Graham Norton Show, but will now also be the exclusive home to popular entertainment programming such as Strictly Come

BET AWARDS 17 PRESENTS STAR STUDDED PERFORMERS ON DSTV

BET Africa announced that music heavyweights Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled, Big Sean, Post Malone, Roman Gian Arthur and Jessie Reyez will perform at the 2017 “BET Awards” as well as Lifetime Achievement Award recipients New Edition.  The iconic annual show will also have performances from previously announced hit makers including Bruno Mars, Future, Migos, Trey Songz and Tamar Braxton. The 2017 “BET Awards” has set the standard for one of the most intently unconventional, news-provoking broadcasts. Hosted by stand-up comedian Leslie Jones, the 2017

SUPERSPORT UPGRADING THE WORLD OF CHAMPIONS

DStv customers can look forward to a revamped channel offering with less duplication of sports across channels and more predictable scheduling

Africa’s leading sports channels provider, SuperSport wants to make it easy for sports fans to find their favourite sport on DStv, so it is cleaning house.  On 4 July 2017, the SuperSport offering will be revamped to offer viewers easier navigation and less duplications.

“We’re making these changes to give DStv customers an even better viewing experience, making it

SOMIZI AND MORAKE TO HOST SAMA 23

With just a couple of days away, the star-studded SAMA 23 awards show promises to be a memorable spectacle steered by the larger than life Somizi Mhlongo and award-winning comedian Tumi Morake as hosts.

The coming together of these two local powerhouses will sure yield star wattage that will set the Sun City Superbowl alight with fun, laughter and wisecracks as the music industry honours its finest

DSTV OPENS PREMIUM CHANNELS TO COMPACT AND COMPACT PLUS CUSTOMERS IN GHANA

MultiChoice is spreading some love to its DStv Compact and Compact Plus customers by having an Open Window showcasing three top Premium channels. From 29 May to 23 June 2017, DStv Compact Plus customers will be able to enjoy the laughs on Comedy Central (DStv channel 122) some interesting insights and history lessons on History (DStv Channel 186) and Discovery Channel (DStv Channel 121).

“These open windows give our customers a taste of some of the great channels available on our packages. It’s our way of saying thank you for your support and highlighting some of the great

SAMA 23 NOMINEES LIST

The race is on for the South African Music Awards 2017, the year that is dominated by the new comers. Will the big guns be swallowed? Check out the nominee list

Best Newcomer of the Year
Soul Kulture - Ngeliny'ilanga
Babes Wodumo  - Gqom Queen Vol. 1
Sketchy Bongo- Unmasked
Nasty C - Bad Hair Extentions
Amanda Black – Amazulu

Best Duo/Group of the Year
The Soil - The Soil

SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS 2017, SAMA23 – NEW ARTISTS SHINE BRIGHTEST

It’s the year of the newcomer. The list of SAMA23 nominees is dominated by new artists who released their debut or second projects in the past year. They are making great strides in the music industry, proving that youthful exuberance sometimes trumps experience.

The nominees were unveiled at Destiny Exclusive Hotels in

MULTICHOICE GHANA WARNS OF ILLEGAL DECODERS FROM NIGERIA

Multichoice Ghana operator of pay TV service DStv in Ghana warns the public of the sale of illegal DStv decoders purportedly sourced from Nigeria on sale in Ghana. According to Cecil Sunkwa Mills, General Manager, Multichoice Ghana, “we have not authorized the importation and sale of DStv decoders from Nigeria and warns persons who procure these illegally imported decoder, do so at their own risk. Adding that the National Communications Authority is the only body that approves all decoder imports into Ghana”.

VGMA 2017

The biggest day on the Ghanaian music calendar pulled through were the loads of challenges. The night that had an excruciating beginning finally gave birth to a new Artiste of the year but surrounded by controversies.

Here are the winners of the night

1.Traditional artiste of the year - Sammy Ahmed.
2. Instrumentalist of the year - Philip
3. Lifetime achievement - Paapa Yankson
4. Gospel song - Nacee
5. Highlife song - Kofi Kinata

TINNY SET FOR HIS BIGGEST BIRTHDAY BASH

Hip hop artist Tinny is set to bring together his fans and colleagues in the showbiz industry together for yet his biggest birthday party.

The Makola Kwakwe hitmaker who just turned 35 will on Sunday January 22 at the Labadi beach bring on stage Ghanaian performers including Stonebwoy, Samini, Sarkodie, VVIP, Jupitar, Kwaw Kese etc. to entertain the fans who will make their way to the Labadi beach at 4pm. Also Jamaican

ABRAHAM ATTA PUSHED GHANA TO HEAVEN – YEMME BABA

Nigerian fashion blogger based in Ghana Yemme Baba who is mostly called Grandpa says young actor Abraham Atta has pushed Ghana beyond the map Into Heaven.

In a discussion with Stone on 10000(degrees) , the blogger was asked about the influence Abraham Atta’s spider man’s movie role has had on the movie industry and answering, he said “the impact on the movie industry is very positive because looking at where Abraham Atta is coming from, he has done very well. After he was taken from the street selling where there were other kids, he did not even start his acting career here in Ghana but rather in the international market where he is making it very

C-REAL FEATURES WORLASI ON “SURVIVAL”

Contrary to what the “You Saw Me” hit maker, Worlasi said last year about not going to be on any other artist’s song, he has been featured on a hip-hop tune by the Mix-down studios boss C-Real titled “Survival”.

Arguably 2016 discovery of the year, Worlasi stated last year in a press conference that he is not going to grant any request to be featured on a song but will be doing lots of solo works in 2017. The

TEE PHLOW IS A BEAST - DA HAMMER

Edward Nana Kweku Osei popularly known as Da Hammer of Last Two says rapper Tee Phlow is a beast.

The ace producer who has discovered lot of rappers in Ghana made this revelation in a recent interview.

“My favourite on the trumpet song was Tee Phlow. It’s not because he is from where I am. I just… People haven’t dissected the voice. You should listen to every single thing he said. He is amazing. He

AFRO BEATS IS THE NEXT THING TO TAKE GHANA HIGHER - BULLDOG

The Creative Arts Director of Bullhaus entertainment and the former manager of Shatta Wale, Bulldog, says Afro beat is the next thing to take Ghana higher after Reggae Dancehall has paved the way in terms of international recognition.

Speaking to Stone on the 1000 degrees show on TV7, Bulldog stated that even though they did not get the nominations, is a good plus for the Ghanaian music industry and the reggae dancehall fraternity. “Even though Stonebwoy and black Prophet did not get nominated, I think it’s a very good thing for

MULTICHOICE GHANA OPENS ONLINE SHOP

The rapid improvement in the quality of internet service plus the availability of online real-time payment platforms has led to the growth in online shops around the country. Multichoice Ghana has announced the opening of a Webshop for all DStv decoders and accessories. “This online shop allows our subscribers and new customers to purchase DStv decoders or accessories from the comfort of their homes and have it delivered to them within 48 hours” says Cecil Sunkwa Mills, General Manager, Multichoice Ghana. 

“We listen to our customers to understand their changing lives, the pressures they face and what

YOUR FAVOURITE M-NET SHOWS RETURN FROM THEIR PRODUCTION BREAKS

Happy New Year! Most popular US shows, scheduled on M-Net and M-Net Edge have been on a production break. While putting together a list of resolutions, you can add a note on when your favourite shows will be back on the small screen. Here’s a list of return dates this January.

M-Net: 

The Blacklist season 4 

Fugitive Raymond “Red” Reddington is back from his production break, continuing his quest to fight

MY FAMILY SUPPORTED ME WHOLE HEARTEDLY - MICHELLE DANSO

The proud winner of Miss Ghana South Africa 2016 Michelle Danso says her family supported her during the contest.

In an interview with Stone, the host of 1000 Degrees on, she said “My family gave me support since day one when I decided to join Miss Ghana South Africa. I remember they will come watch me every time we were supposed to be on the platform to show case our talents. I am the very shy type so anytime I come out to perform and I see my family out there its build my confident level and it makes me do more than what is expected of me. So in all, my family played a major role in me winning the ultimate price by becoming Miss Ghana South Africa 2016”.

GHANAIAN ARTISTE SHOULD NOT ALWAYS THINK ABOUT MONEY - MAVIS ANIM

Mavis Anim (May May Productions), an event organizer based in South Africa has made a loud cry to Ghanaian musicians not to only seek money but rather think about their exposure to the international market.

She made this plea in an interview with Stone on the 1000 Degrees program when she was asked how Ghanaian artistes are being recognized and accepted in South Africa.

“Ghanaian artistes are not very popular in South Africa. The problem is that, they think about money all the time. I once invited some of these few artistes to come perform and the amount they were charging was ridiculous. Sometimes it’s good to make sacrifices just to get to where you want to be.