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  • Controversial Sally Mann wins Best Entertainment Pundit of the Year at Radio and TV Awards

    Controversial Sally Mann wins Best Entertainment Pundit of the Year at Radio and TV Awards

    Outspoken entertainment pundit and entrepreneur, Sally Mann Frimpong has won the Best Entertainment Pundit of the Year 2023 at the Radio and Television Awards, held at the International Conference Centre in Accra.

    The awards which seek to reward deservingly hardworking men and women in the radio and television space brought together movers and shakers in the industry.

    Speaking to NewsGhanaOnline after winning the award for the first time, Sally Mann who’s known for her genuine outspokenness expressed her joy.

    “I’m very happy for picking up this award because my efforts at bringing positive changes to the entertainment industry have been hugely recognized and I’m really grateful to the organizers”, she said.

    Sally Mann added that, “I must also thank the Management of Power FM, Agyemang Prempeh and Team Power Entertainment for the opportunity they have given me. I’m now known and recognized because of the chance they gave me. I thank my followers as well, who sometimes bash me for being me”

    Sally Mann has been very active in the showbiz sector for more than fifteen years and her award as the Best Entertainment Pundit of the year 2023 came as no surprise because of her candid, straightforward and at times, controversial approach to issues affecting the entertainment industry.

  • Sing-a-thon: Ebony’s songs made the difference- Starboy Kwarteng speaks

    Sing-a-thon: Ebony’s songs made the difference- Starboy Kwarteng speaks

    Afua Asantewaa Aduonum has become a sensation in Ghana as her Guinness World Record attempt continues to captivate internet users.

    Yesterday, on December 29th, Afua completed her remarkable singing marathon, lasting an incredible 126 hours and 52 minutes.

    Not only did she surpass her initial goal, but she also achieved a new personal best, leaving everyone amazed. Among the many supporters, Mr Kwarteng, the father of the late Ebony, has extended his congratulations and shared some profound thoughts about Afua Asantewaa’s endeavour.

    During an interview with Fiifi Pratt, Mr. Kwarteng disclosed that Afua Asantewaa Aduonum is a devoted fan of his late daughter, Ebony Reigns, who tragically passed away in 2018.

    He mentioned a recent media appearance where Afua tearfully expressed her love for Ebony Reigns and how the talented singer had always been an inspiration to her.

    According to Mr. Kwarteng, Ebony’s influence on Afua Asantewaa was evident throughout her record-breaking attempt. “Anytime she raises Ebony’s songs, no matter how exhausted she is, you’ll realise her energy is rising. Nana Hemaa is in there to support the cause.”

    Ebony’s spirit appears at Sing-a-thon

    Late Ebony Reigns

    Afua Aduonum’s brother has shared a truly astonishing account of a moment when it is believed that the spirit of the late Ebony Reigns visited the soon-to-be-crowned world sing-a-thon champion.

    As Afua began singing one of Ebony’s songs, a strange occurrence took place – the back door inexplicably swung open.

    Despite her brother’s attempt to close it, Afua insisted that he leave it be, as she believed Ebony had come to visit her. To everyone’s amazement, this surprising incident repeated itself not once but twice, leaving them all utterly speechless.

  • Medical team explains why Afua Asantewaa ended sing-a-thon

    Medical team explains why Afua Asantewaa ended sing-a-thon

    The medical team of Afua Asantewaa has explained why they advised her to conclude her Guinness World Record sing-a-thon attempt after five days.

    The journalist and former beauty queen brought down the curtains on her attempt to break the world record after 126 hours and 52 minutes.

    This was after surpassing the previous sing-a-thon record of 105 hours, which was set by Indian Sunil Waghmare in 2012.

    Explaining the rationale behind the decision to end the sing-a-thon, the head of Afua’s medical team, Dr Grace Buckman, said there was a need to prioritise her health.

    She noted that Afua’s body system has been affected by her sleep deprivation and that she was beginning to show signs of mental stress.

    “There’s only a point you can go as a person. She has done so well and we are extremely proud of her,” Dr Buckman said, as quoted by the Graphic Online.

    “We have gotten to a point that as a medical team, her health is very important. At the moment, we want her to rest so she will bounce back to us.”

    Meanwhile, Afua is now awaiting official confirmation and verification of her new record by the judges of the Guinness World Record.

    Her attempt to break the record lasted five straight days, having kicked off from December 24 to December 29, 2023.

    Also, several Ghanaian celebrities have stormed the Akwaaba village to lend their support to the journalist and former beauty queen.

    In the last five days, actors and musicians, including Becca, Cina Soul, Sista Afia, Kwabena Kwabena, Eno Barony, Kobi Rana, Sarkodie and Nana Ama McBrown, have all appeared in person to support her.

    Ghana’s Vice President and flagbearer of the ruling NPP Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was also there to give morale for the record attempt.

  • Kwasi Aboagye, Zapp Mallet apologize to Afua Asantewaa after Ghanaians descended on

    Kwasi Aboagye, Zapp Mallet apologize to Afua Asantewaa after Ghanaians descended on

    Kwasi Aboagye has officially apologized to Afua Asantewaa on his Facebook page for the verbal abuse he inflicted upon her.

    The ace on-air personality unleashed his venom on Afua hours before she started what would have been the longest singing marathon in the history of Guinness World Records.

    Kwasi criticized Afua last week on Peace FM for her bad vocal abilities and overly public appearance leading up to her singathon, using his platform.

    The host of Peace FM’s “Entertainment Review” program also had concerns about the way she handled some of Rex Omar’s demands, who had insisted on using copyright law to assist her bid to break the Guinness World Record and given her a list of all the songs she planned to perform.

    Following Afua’s unofficial breaking of the record at the time of this report, some netizens revisited the issue and began attacking Kwasi Aboagye for his derogatory comments. In light of Afua’s remarkable achievement and the backlash from Ghanaians, Kwasi Aboagye has decided to issue a public apology.

    He posted: “Apology It seems to me that a comment made on radio by me prior to the start of Afua Asantewaa’s SING A THON to encourage her to stay focus has been misconstrued—probably due to the tone of my voice. I will therefore like to apologize to Afua Asantewaa and everyone for the comment made and any unfortunate displeasure it might have caused. Go Afua!”

    Zapp Mallet apologize to Afua Asantewaa
    Zapp Mallet publicly apologized for his previous statement regarding Afua Asantewaa, which resulted in a massive backlash from Ghanaians.

    Renowned for his expertise in sound engineering and music, Zapp Mallet took to Twitter a few hours ago to specifically critique Asantewaa’s vocal abilities and perceived lack of stamina.

    Furthermore, the music producer asserted that Afua Asantewaa would be unable to accomplish her aspiration of singing continuously for three consecutive days.

    He said: “Even professional singers won’t attempt a feat like this without a voice coach around to be coaching what to do. No strategy. Just play, I will sing. I feel for Afua paa. Herrhh! Find some heavy to eat. Singing is for the strong. Don’t let deceive you. Now you see you can’t even hit the key? So off-key. All bcos you tire. Smh. Where are our “famed” voice coaches? The girl is damn tired and she’s losing her voice. Won’t somebody show her how to revamp it? With the way she’s singing? Smh”.

    However, the majority of Ghanaians, who have displayed immense support for Afua on her singathon journey, did not react favourably to his remarks and confronted him. Unable to withstand their criticism any longer, Zapp Mallet has now issued an apology.

    He added that he supports her just like every Ghanaian.

    “Guys, guys, guys, I’m so, so sorry. I just realized I was judging Afua Asantewaa so hard. Plz forgive me. I didn’t know the rules. But I said some of the things out of concern for her. Pls, don’t get me wrong. I’m behind her just like every Ghanaian,” he wrote on his Twitter page.

  • Portable defeats actor Charles Okocha in celebrity boxing (Video)

    Portable defeats actor Charles Okocha in celebrity boxing (Video)

    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.

    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

  • Sammy Flex prays for young musicians; advise them to be smart in making decisions

    Sammy Flex prays for young musicians; advise them to be smart in making decisions

    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.

    Sammy Flex & Shatta Wale

    The artiste manager (Manager of Africa Dancehall King, Shatta Wale), using his X formerly twitter, he wrote;

    “It’s my prayer for all young musicians and at large every musician in Ghana to get their due before their expiry date. Don’t 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 don’t be moved by the hype. It kills slowly. This is the word of God”.

    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.

  • Focus on me and my songs to avoid the comparison – Shatta Wale tells fans

    Focus on me and my songs to avoid the comparison – Shatta Wale tells fans

    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 ‘My level’ hitmaker made this statement in a Facebook post on Saturday, December 23, 2023.

  • Shatta Wale congratulates Stonebwoy for his successful Bhim concert: urged Ghanaians to be appreciative

    Shatta Wale congratulates Stonebwoy for his successful Bhim concert: urged Ghanaians to be appreciative

    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.

    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 Stonebwoy’s achievement, advising his fans to learn to appreciate the effort of others.

    Shatta’s comment comes after his fans and some netizens criticized and compared Stonebwoy’s concert to that of Shatta’s Freedom Wave which was also held at the stadium last year.

    The ‘Melissa’ hitmaker in a Facebook post sighted by Ameyaw Debrah Media said “Let’s us all learn to appreciate ourselves for once and move on. To say congrats to a fellow brother or sister won’t spoil anything. I am too focused now to deal in who did it first or last.”

    “If 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,” he added.

    He continued, “Shatta 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 ”

  • Highlife singer, Kojo Kinn inks ambassadorial deal with Akwaaba App

    Highlife singer, Kojo Kinn inks ambassadorial deal with Akwaaba App

    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.

    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,

    “I 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 “Be Kind” 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

  • Stonebwoy is not artiste but an institution – Bulldog confesses

    Stonebwoy is not artiste but an institution – Bulldog confesses

    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 ‘Sobolo’ 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.