The 2023 edition of the Joy FM Party in the Park which came off successfully on Boxing Day at the Aburi Botanical Gardens in the Eastern Region witnessed exciting moments throughout the day.
Among the many attractions was the fashion sense of our lady patrons, who adorned themselves in colourful trappings befitting of the occasion that drew arguably the largest gathering of families at a feast.
Here is a collection of some of the charming faces that graced the party.
After the fourth round, Nigerian street-pop artist Habeeb Badmus, aka Portable, was declared winner of the celebrity boxing fight against Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha, on Wednesday, reports The Punch.
The fight, which was sanctioned by Heritage Boxing Entertainment, held at Landmark Beach in Victoria Island, Lagos State, started after 1am and lasted about 40 minutes.
The pair had finally settled their scores with their fists after Portable alleged contractual issues, which led them to engage in an online feud over an alleged N40m rip-off.
Portable claimed Okocha cheated him out of the money, only sending him a small amount, contrary to a contractual agreement.
In Round One, Portable took the lead early with a confident start.
He was adorning a blue pair of knickers and a blue armless top to match.
He also took full control of the ring and looked to find his range from several jabs to the body of Okocha, who was wearing a red top and red shorts.
In Round Two, Okocha was back in the game as he had been avoiding blows from Portable, and everything seemed to be in his favour.
Okocha gained more ground than Portable had in the entire bout, and he was not giving up on amassing more points despite being in the pole position to win.
His jabs even brought Portable down, and the referee had to come in between them.
In Round Three, Portable was running around the ring to see if he could bounce back into the game and Okocha was following him around.
Portable seized some opportunities to retaliate the blows that were descending on him from the round two fight.
Celebrity boxing: Portable beats Charles Okocha mercilessly #kobbyjosvan#thenationsblogger pic.twitter.com/ZzvvTkKvJC
— KOBBY JosVan đŹđđ (@KOBBYJosVan) December 27, 2023
In Round Four, the two celebrity boxers were tired, but Portable was still throwing some direct punches, which caught Okocha unaware.
Meanwhile, when the referee called for Round Five to decide the winner, both of them declined to continue and this led to the eventual announcement of Portable as the winner.
Although Portable did not win through TKO, KO, or even by points recorded, with his victory, he clinched the belt while solidifying his position as the deserving champion in the hard-fought bout.
CREDIT: THE PUNCH
Ghanaian prolific and seasoned journalist, Samuel Atuobi Baah well known in the entertainment industry as Sammy Flex has an important advice to Ghanaian musicians especially the young one.
Many of these young acts land on rough grounds due some choices and decisions they make. Artistes must be capable of analyzing critical issues and make the right decisions out of. The journey to stardom turns frustrating leaving these young talents confused and desperate to be in the limelight.
The artiste manager (Manager of Africa Dancehall King, Shatta Wale), using his X formerly twitter, he wrote;
“Itâs my prayer for all young musicians and at large every musician in Ghana to get their due before their expiry date. Donât do things to impress others and cry in future. Social media will just give you shouts for maximum three days and that will be all. Be smart with your decisions and donât be moved by the hype. It kills slowly. This is the word of God”.
Itâs my prayer for all young musicians and at large every musician in Ghana to get their due before their expiry date. Donât do things to impress others and cry in future. Social media will just give you shouts for maximum three days and that will be all. Be smart with yourâŠ
— Sammy Baah Flex (@sambahflex) December 26, 2023
Although, social media play vital roles in the lives of celebrities, many are being swayed by the praises and fame instead of focusing on the commercial side of their crafts.
He advised musicians not to live their lives just to impress people but secure all the avenues within their prime, thus they should make good investments that will yield positive results in their future lives.
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, professionally known as Shatta Wale has advised his fans to shift their focus from comparing him to other artistes and concentrate on their support for him and his songs.
According to the president of Shatta Movement, when his fans stay focused on him and his music, he would not be compared to other artistes by their fan bases.
The âMy levelâ hitmaker made this statement in a Facebook post on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
In a resounding display of love and appreciation, famed Ghanaian Reggae and Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has congratulated Stonebwoy following the triumph of his Bhim Concert at the iconic Accra Sports Stadium.
History was made on Friday, December 22, 2023, as the iconic Afro-Reggae/Dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy staged his monumental Bhim Concert.
The 40,000-capacity stadium overflowed with tumultuous fans. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and a noticeable energy coursed through the fans in the stands.
Congratulations to the #BhimNation boss @stonebwoy for a very successful event last night#5thDimensionAlbum in a grand style, massive works, great delivery crowned amazing performances from great stars .. Yes! You've really made Ghana proud #kobbyjosvan#thenationsblogger pic.twitter.com/5ylPgwtS8u
— KOBBY JosVan đŹđđ (@KOBBYJosVan) December 23, 2023
For over 10 hours, the Accra Sports Stadium became a sacred space for Bhim Nation. Artists like Epixode, Larusso, Ras Kuuku, Kofi Kinaata, and Sefa took turns igniting the crowd with their diverse talents, each act adding a unique flavour to the musical gumbo.
Following the success of the concert, Shatta Wale, who also held his concert at the same venue last year, has taken to social media to commend Stonebwoyâs achievement, advising his fans to learn to appreciate the effort of others.
Shattaâs comment comes after his fans and some netizens criticized and compared Stonebwoyâs concert to that of Shattaâs Freedom Wave which was also held at the stadium last year.
The âMelissaâ hitmaker in a Facebook post sighted by Ameyaw Debrah Media said âLetâs us all learn to appreciate ourselves for once and move on. To say congrats to a fellow brother or sister wonât spoil anything. I am too focused now to deal in who did it first or last.â
âIf we can change our attitude of how we support each other in this music business everyone will be happy. Yes Shatta wale did it And Stonebwoy has done it too.That should be the glory and not gory,â he added.
He continued, âShatta movement I came here to teach love and not hate ..My ways to repair might be harsh but trust me that is the only way Ghana music will learn and bounce back into the realities of life !! Shatta movement says congrats to the #BHIMPRESIDENT and let him also enjoy his moment in peace ”
Ghanaian musician and entertainment analyst Kingsley Ofori Appiah popularly known as Kojo Kinn has been unveiled as the the brand ambassador for Akwaaba App in a very colorful ceremony held at Sunlodge Hotel yesterday.
Mr Kingsley Yeboah-Kordie Director of Operations Akwaaba app stated the App uses Ai to curate a travel plan for tourists aiding them to discover tourist sites, hotels services, restaurants etc to enhance their travel experience in Africa.
There are lots of exciting local businesses, fun events, and hidden gems throughout the continent that are often overlooked.
At Akwaaba app we have made it our job to help you discover these awesome places and help make your trip through Africa very easy, interesting and memorable.
Ghanaian Highlife singer @kojokinngh bags an ambassadorial deal with @AkwaabaApp
Congratulations Champđđ„łđ#kobbyjosvan#thenationsblogger #AkwaabaApp #KojoKinn pic.twitter.com/nSy05k1Wxm
— KOBBY JosVan đŹđđ (@KOBBYJosVan) December 23, 2023
Other Key features of Akwaaba App is to assist event organizers sell digital tickets to reduce cost of printing and also use the App to validate the authenticity of the tickets thereby eradicating the menace of fake or invalid tickets.
Businesses can also project themselves using the Akwaaba App to enhance their visibility and attract foreign customers who visit the home country.
The Ambassador Kojo Kinn shared his goals and objectives for his new role,
âI am delighted to be appointed as the brand ambassador for Akwaaba App which has come to solve a lot of needs in the creative arts and tourism sector, my goal is to make sure Akwaaba App becomes a household name in Ghana through rigorous promotion and publicity, with collaboration and partnership with the media,event organizers, tour operating firms, hotels, restaurants, other businesses and the Ghana Tourism Authority, we will ensure Akwaaba App becomes the number App in Ghana, Africa and the outermost parts of the world.
The âBe Kindâ crooner stated Akwaaba App is user friendly and urged each and everyone to download on Apple Store and for Android users on the google play store and register to be part of this great community.
Other Akwaaba App executives in attendance at the ceremony includes Mr Bismarck Yeboah-Kordie(Co CEO) Mr Charles Owusu(Head of Development) Mr Enoch Quarcoo( Client Manager) Miss Akosua Adoma(Brand Manager) and a hosts of media representatives.
STREAM: Love by Kojo Kinn x Nii Soul
Renowned Ghanaian entertainment pundit and artiste manager, Lawrence Asiamah Hanson, professionally known as Bulldog, has taken to social media to celebrate and heap praises on Reggae and Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy, ahead of his much anticipated Bhim Concert.
According to the former manager of Shatta Wale, anyone who misses the Bhim Concert which comes off today, December 22, 2023, at the Accra Sports Stadium is missing out on history as the show is set to be a memorable one looking at the lineup of acts to perform.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BullHaus Entertainment in a Facebook post  proclaimed that Stonebwoy is more than just an artiste but an  institution, emphasizing the impact and significance the âSoboloâ hitmaker had attained in the industry.
The show features a star-studded lineup comprising D-Black, Edem, Efya, KiDi, Kuami Eugene, Empress Gifty, Nacee, Kwaw Kese, and Scott Evans, among others. From Jamaica are Jahmiel and 10tik
The concert will also mark the grand finale of the 5th Dimension World Tour, a combination of his annual Bhim Concert and Ashaiman to the World which was not held this year.
Ghanaian Gospel singer and songwriter, Vida Ewura Abena Yeboah, known by the stage name Ewura Abena has taken to social media to question the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) over a royalty payment she received from the organization.
The âThis Farâ singer in a social media post sighted by Ameyaw Debrah Media, questioned the organization which is in charge of collecting and distributing royalties on behalf of authors/composers and other right owners about a Gh148.50 payment she received as royalty.
She asked the agency if the amount she received as royalty was for just one song or all her songs. She further questioned if it was for a month or the whole year or a test transmission before the actual payment.
âGhamro, please is this Gh148.50 royalty payment for one song, all my songs,one month, one year or just a test transmission before the actual payment.Sika noa nono anaa yenhw3 fofro enim?â she wrote.
GHAMRO, has found itself under scrutiny for a while now, as stakeholders and industry players have frequently called for a thorough examination of its financial practices. “
Multiple award-winning rapper, Sarkodie is encouraging people not to easily give up when people doubt their potential but they should rather be motivated to reach their goals.
In a tweet, Sarkodie, who is currently promoting his latest âOtanâ song said people should always know that they are destined for greatness when they have a lot of people doubting their capabilities.
He wrote: ” Signs :Always know you are destined for greatness when you have a lot of people doubting you⊠thatâs the fuel to get to your full potentialâ.
The rap God @sarkodie has spoken, you for listen đ#kobbyjosvan#thenationsblogger pic.twitter.com/U9lN8xoD9C
— KOBBY JosVan đŹđđ (@KOBBYJosVan) December 21, 2023
Sarkodie’s message coincides with his ongoing Rapperholic Exhibition, where he showcases his numerous awards, sold-out concerts, philanthropic work, collaborations, and other defining aspects of his successful music career.
Despite being active in the music scene since 2005, Sarkodie’s debut album, “Maakye,” was released in 2009, and he has since maintained a prominent position in the industry.
As a two-time winner of the Artiste of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards and the Artiste of the Decade, Sarkodie’s legacy is on display at the Rapperholic Exhibition.
Signs : Always know you are destined for greatness when you have a lot of people doubting you⊠thatâs the fuel to get to your full potential
— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) December 19, 2023
The exhibition, hosted by the Mix Design Hub in Osu in collaboration with Eagle Plug, was initially set to end on December 16 but has been extended until January 2.
Famed Ghanaian media personality and entrepreneur, Deloris Frimpong Manso, professionally known as Delay has not too long ago shared her life story, shedding light on her not soo smooth journey in the Ghanaian media space.
According to Delay, she was financially unstable when she first joined the industry. She detailed that people called her all kinds of names including âunattractive and uglyâ because she was very poor and couldnât afford certain basic things that make a woman look good.
She emphasized that affording basic necessities like body lotion and good dresses during that period proved to be a big challenge, however she never gave up or make that be a threat to her confidence because she knew what she wanted to achieve.
The media mogul, who doubles as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Delay Foods made this statement during an exclusive interview on Kumasi-based radio station, Pure FM.
âIâm really a fighter, if you take a look at where Iâm coming fromâŠlike when I first came into the industry, people said I didnât have the looks and I wasnât beautifulâŠ.It was poverty. Poverty is not a good thing because it can really make you look bad. Poverty is a killer disease and itâs the truth.
Poverty made me look ugly when I began my career â Media Personality, @delayghana opens up on her success story
–#kobbyjosvan#thenationsblogger pic.twitter.com/wSY4F2LjU1
— KOBBY JosVan đŹđđ (@KOBBYJosVan) December 21, 2023
âBecause I was broke, I didnât have money to buy a good lotion for my body and I couldnât buy a good dress for myself. So people saw me âsomewayâ. They said I was fat, and not fair.. like I mean they said I didnât have the standard looks. But all these didnât discourage me, it strengthened me to become who I am today,â she said.
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