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  • Afua Asantewaa is a heroine  – Kwesi Nyantakyi (Video)

    Afua Asantewaa is a heroine  – Kwesi Nyantakyi (Video)

    Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kwesi Nyantakyi was at the Akwaaba Village to lend his support to Afua Asantewaa’s bid to break the Guinness World Record Sing-a-thon.

    Kwesi Nyantakyi storms Akwaaba Village to support Afua Asantewaa
    The 55-year-old called for more support for Afua, adding that she remains a heroine irrespective of the final result.

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

    “We need to pray for her so that God will strengthen her to complete the task,” Nyantakyi told the media.

    “We’ve already declared her a champion. Whether she breaks the Guinness World Record or not, she’s still a heroine.”

    Afua’s attempt to break the Guinness World Record Sing-a-thon has garnered massive support from Ghanaians across the country.

    Early on Wednesday, she crossed the 72-hour mark after singing for three days straight in her bid to become the outright holder of the record, which is currently held by Indian Sunil Waghmare, who did 105 hours in 2012.

    She finally ended her quest at 126 hours and 52 minutes in the early hours of Friday and is now awaiting verification by Guinness World Record judges.

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

    In the last five days, actors and musicians, including Shatta Wale, 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.

  • Afua Asantewaa ends singathon at 126 hours, 52 minutes, awaits Guinness World Record approval (Video) 

    Afua Asantewaa ends singathon at 126 hours, 52 minutes, awaits Guinness World Record approval (Video) 

    Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum has finally concluded her captivating Guinness World Record attempt for the singing marathon after an impressive 126 hours and 52 minutes.

    While awaiting verification from Guinness World Record judges, Asantewaa’s effort is believed to have significantly exceeded the existing record set by India’s Sunil Waghmare in 2012.

    The marathon commenced at midnight on December 24, 2023, and concluded on the morning of December 29, 2023. Addressing her supporters after receiving medical attention behind a screen onstage, Asantewaa revealed that she had lost track of time during the five-day endeavour.

    Expressing her hope that this achievement would inspire women and youth across the country, Asantewaa conveyed gratitude for the support received from musicians, politicians, and security officials at the Akwaaba Village in Accra.

    “On behalf of my husband, my family, my team, volunteers, media, Ghana Tourism Authority, I would like to say a big thank you to every one who participated in this singathon attempt,” Asantewaa said.

    “This was a mere dream that was visualised in just five days, I say just because I don’t even remember how it started not to talk of how it ended”.

    “We hope and believe that this will be an inspiration to all women and all youth or individuals to come out of your comfort zone and try new opportunities. There is a lot out there to do when you put your mind to it you will achieve it”.

    She is set to host an all-white Thanksgiving event at 6 pm at the same venue on Friday.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Poverty made me look ugly — Media Personality, Delay opens up on her success story (Video)

    Poverty made me look ugly — Media Personality, Delay opens up on her success story (Video)

    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 ‘unattractive and ugly’ because she was very poor and couldn’t 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.

    “I’m really a fighter, if you take a look at where I’m coming from…like when I first came into the industry, people said I didn’t have the looks and I wasn’t beautiful….It was poverty. Poverty is not a good thing because it can really make you look bad. Poverty is a killer disease and it’s the truth.

    “Because I was broke, I didn’t have money to buy a good lotion for my body and I couldn’t buy a good dress for myself. So people saw me ‘someway’. They said I was fat, and not fair.. like I mean they said I didn’t have the standard looks. But all these didn’t discourage me, it strengthened me to become who I am today,” she said.

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  • Video: Davido reacts as Rihanna is spotted jamming to ‘Unavailable’

    Video: Davido reacts as Rihanna is spotted jamming to ‘Unavailable’

    Nigerian music sensation, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, took to social media to celebrate after Barbadian superstar, Rihanna joined the viral ‘Unavailable’ dance challenge to his hit track.

    Rihanna’s impromptu dance to Davido’s song sparked a viral frenzy as the video circulated across social media platforms.

    In addition, Rihanna named Davido as her most streamed artiste, revealing that ‘Unavailable’ banger has been on repeat on her playlist.

    Meanwhile, ‘Unavailable’ which features Musa Keys has been nominated in two categories for the upcoming Grammys award.

    In response to Rihanna’s participation, Davido boldly declared on his social media platform, “I made a pandemic,” showcasing his pride in the song’s widespread popularity not only in Nigeria but also globally.

    He reciprocated Rihanna’s love in a tweet where he gave her a special shoutout.

    However, the singer’s self-congratulatory post triggered a mixed reaction among fans.

    While many lauded his success and the song’s recognition on an international scale, others shared varied opinions about his statement.

    The ‘Unavailable’ challenge has been a social media sensation, with various individuals and celebrities worldwide joining the craze.

  • Give DJs their due recognition – Adesope Olajide to Ghanaian artistes

    Give DJs their due recognition – Adesope Olajide to Ghanaian artistes

    Nigerian media personality Adesope Olajide has stressed the need for Ghanaian artists to give due recognition to DJs.

    During a recent interview on 3Music TV, Adesope underscored the importance of acknowledging the vital role DJs play in the music industry.

    Pointing to Davido’s appreciative gesture towards Nigerian DJ Dope Caesar during a nightclub visit, Adesope encouraged artists in Ghana to adopt a similar approach. His advocacy coincides with the Play Ghana initiative’s which focuses on extensively promoting local music.

    Adesope’s emphasis on recognizing DJs aligns with broader industry efforts to enhance the visibility and appreciation of homegrown talent, particularly acknowledging the instrumental role DJs have in shaping the music landscape.””

  • It’s a great honor to be the first artist to collaborate with Amakye Dede – Sarkodie

    It’s a great honor to be the first artist to collaborate with Amakye Dede – Sarkodie

    Multiple award-winning Ghanaian rapper, Michael Owusu Addo, popularly known as Sarkodie has expressed his gratitude and excitement for collaborating with the legendary highlife musician, Amakye Dede, in a recent project.

    In an X (formally Twitter) post on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, the ‘Otan’ rapper, conveyed his appreciation for the opportunity to share a song with Amakye Dede, emphasizing the honor and privilege it is to work alongside such an iconic figure in Ghana’s music industry.

    Sarkodie stated that he’s become the first artiste the ‘Iron Boy’ singer has ever collaborated with. The two performed their new song “Fool for You” released on Friday, December 1 at the Sarkodie’s Rapperholic exhibition.The track not only showcases the versatility of both artists but also symbolizes the bridging of musical gaps, uniting different eras of Ghanaian music.

    “He was a global icon even before I was brought to this world and he’s still an icon … as a toddler listening to his amazing music now being on the same song with him is a great honor. he’s collaborated with no one and I happen to be the first!! Thank you, Daddy” he wrote.

  • Protect Black Sherif from the backlash, BullGod to Samini, Reggie Rockstone

    Protect Black Sherif from the backlash, BullGod to Samini, Reggie Rockstone

    VGMA reigning artiste of the year, Black Sherif is on a hot seat prior to a statement he made relating #PlayGhana move, an initiative spearheaded Small God, music icons – Samini, Reggie Rockstone, DJ Black and supported by the Ministry of Information.

    “If we truly want to grow our industry and give it that global visibility, we need to stop the blame game on the DJs, artistes , music consumers and the conscious effort to grow our industry. It’s our collective duty”, Blacko assured.

    Blacko called on music shareholders to put Ghanaian talents first thus play more Ghana songs during this festive season.

    His statement didn’t sound good to most music lovers, meanwhile some bloggers in Nigeria have planned to blacklisted him, media personal Adesope reveals

    Artiste manager and entertainment critic, BullGod upon seeing these has shown his displeasure on how people are going hard on the young talent.

    Speaking on Hitz FM #DaybreakHit with Andy Dosty, he singled out leading members of the #PlayGhana initiative, and urged them to protect Blacko from these backlashes.

    “Instead of Samini to protect Black Sherif from the backlash over his #PlayGhana comments, he is there going back and forth with Shatta Wale on X (formerly known as Twitter)”, BullGod asserted.

    Reggie Rockstone, Samini needs to protect the Blacko from these backlashes, he added.

    Da Hammer of the last Two, legendary music producer added his voice, says he expected the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mark Okraku Mantey to issue a statement to fight for Black Sherif for facing heavy backlash for joining #PlayGhana initiative.

    “We know that the person who suffers is Blacko, nobody else suffers on that stage. They (Samini, Reggie Rockstone) have nothing to prove to anybody again. Blacko is in his prime so has a lot to prove. The only crime he committed was listening to his elders and show up, if he hadn’t come the boys (elders) will say that he doesn’t respect”, Da Hammer disclosed .