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  • King Promise pays fans medical bills, tuition fees

    King Promise pays fans medical bills, tuition fees

    Award-winning Ghanaian musician Gregory Bortey Newman, better known by his stage name King Promise, showed his fans kindness by lending a supportive hand.

    The well-known musician provided financial support to a few of his fans over the weekend by paying for their urgent needs, tuition, and medical bills.

    In an effort to help, the singer of “Terminator” asked his fans to share their urgent concerns with him on X, a platform that was formerly known as Twitter, on Saturday.

    He humorously referenced his song lyrics, stating, “I know I said ‘I get matter for my head’ on Paris, but which matter you get for your head too? Tell me, make I see how we fit solve am.”

    In response to his plea, fans flooded the comments section with their needs, and the singer complied by offering help where he could.

    This act of generosity demonstrates King Promise’s commitment to helping the underprivileged and giving back to his community. His willingness to use his position and resources to better the lives of his followers speaks much about his morality and integrity.

    In a world where celebrities are often scrutinised for living extravagant lives, King Promise’s gesture stands out as a welcome reminder of the value of humility and empathy. Helping his fans in their hour of need not only relieves their financial hardships but also fosters a sense of gratitude and community among them.

  • I rejected $50,000 offer to do a song for a political party – Shasha Marley

    I rejected $50,000 offer to do a song for a political party – Shasha Marley

    Renowned Ghanaian reggae musician Julius Amua-Sekyi, better known by his stage name Shasha Marley, has disclosed that he declined a $50,000 offer to write a song for a political party.

    According to Shasha, the offer is contingent on the choice to write a political and campaign song for the unnamed political party. He considers himself to be apolitical, and supporting a political party goes against his morals.

    The “Twin City Mafia” hitmaker, speaking exclusively to Abeiku Santa on UTV’s “ATUU” programme, revealed that he was alerted about the noteworthy opportunity by a long-time friend over the phone. This kept him up all night until he met with the friend the next day to finalise the deal. He did, however, choose to turn down the offer after talking to his wife about it.

  • Wendy Shay, Larruso to storm Kasoa Blue Top Villa

    Wendy Shay, Larruso to storm Kasoa Blue Top Villa

    Known for its vibrant atmosphere, expanding population, and role as a centre of trade and commerce, Kasoa is a place that welcomes people from a wide range of backgrounds and has produced a number of extraordinary talents, making it a centre for entertainment.

    The Blue Top Villa Hotel is scheduled to host one of the largest Salla festivals on April 13, 2024, featuring dancehall act Larruso and Queen of GH music Wendy Shay. This is another incredible moment that will go down in the annals of Kasoa history.

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    Wendy Shay, Larruso to light up Kasoa and its environs with incredible and spectacular performances, an experience you can’t miss.

    Queen of ShayGeng is about to take the stage with an electrifying and unforgettable performance.

    Other talented acts to thrills music lovers and enthusiasts include; Zidor, Pawez RTB, AngieWood, Gazy Bwoy, Choobi Zamani, Odeneho Canella and amazing surprises.

    Tickets are going for a cool Ghc50.00, GHC 200.00 VIP, GHC1,000.00 Table of 5 and GHC5,000.00 for 10 persons respectively.

    Official MCs and DJs on rotation are; MC Berimah, Big MC, MC Kay, DJ Richie, DJ Kankoke and Baby DJ.

    For tickets and reservations; Kindly call or WhatsApp: (+233) 024 766 0923 / 054 644 5857

  • Serwaa Amihere, an outstanding figure in the media space

    Serwaa Amihere, an outstanding figure in the media space

    Serwaa Amihere is a Ghanaian talented newscaster and broadcast journalist who has won numerous awards. She also hosts a number of shows on GHOne TV, including “State of Affairs” and “Cheers.” She is the first Ghanaian to win “Best TV Newscaster of the Year” at the RTP Awards.

    Her Journalism Career

    The journalistic career of Serwaa Amihere has been really remarkable. She began her career at the GHOne TV station as a producer before moving on to become a news anchor. She is renowned for her outstanding interviewing abilities and her capacity to address significant problems. Her commitment to the field and her love of journalism have earned her respect from others in the field.

    Her Distinctiveness

    Serwaa Amihere’s capacity to engage her audience is what sets her apart. She approaches journalism from a novel angle, posing in interesting queries and presenting the news in a compelling manner. She distinguishes herself in the industry with her devotion to producing high-quality content and her devotion to her craft.

    Serwaa Amihere has made a significant impact in the field of journalism. Her reporting and interviews have brought significant issues to light, igniting discussions and increasing awareness. Her professionalism and commitment to her work have also served as an inspiration to many aspiring journalists. Her public persona and the industry at large have surely benefited from her appearance in the media.

    She has always advocated for positive change. Throughout her career, Serwaa Amihere has addressed a wide range of significant issues. Some of the topics she has tackled include politics, social justice, women’s empowerment, and current affairs. She has held perceptive interviews with well-known people, offering a forum for important conversations about these urgent problems. Her commitment to drawing attention to these issues has sparked change and increased awareness.

    Serwaa has participated in a number of charitable endeavours and is well-known for her charitable work. One of the noteworthy initiatives she has backed is a drive to give impoverished Ghanaian children access to resources and education. She has impacted the lives of those in need by raising awareness and money through her platform, the Serwaa Amihere Foundation. Her use of her position to support the community is encouraging.

    As an ambassador, she has worked with multiple brands to promote their goods and services. Through these collaborations, she is able to meaningfully display her sense of style, personality, and influence. She strengthens her position as a reliable influencer and contributes value to the marketing initiatives of respectable brands by allying with them. Her utilisation of her platform to establish mutually advantageous alliances is inspiring. Among the notable brands showcased are DSTV, Flora Tissue, and Nasco, to name a few.

  • ‘Talent isn’t enough’ – Richie Mensah explains why some talented artistes fail

    ‘Talent isn’t enough’ – Richie Mensah explains why some talented artistes fail

    Ghanaian music producer Richie Mensah discussed why he believes skill is not enough to succeed in the music business.

    He asserts that although talent is important, success requires other factors as well.

    Mensah has worked with some of the biggest names in the business, including MzVee, KiDi, and Kuami Eugene. He has identified four essential components that he feels are necessary for success.

    He talked about marketability, discipline, common sense, and industry expertise. He emphasised that these elements frequently matter more than just talent.

    Richie clarified in a Instagram video that a lot of gifted artists fall short because they do not have these fundamental abilities.

    He stated that an estimated 80% of gifted artists fall short of their goals for success, frequently as a result of a lack of knowledge about the business aspects of the field.

    According to him, music should be treated like any other business. Netizens’ perspectives on the topic differed in the comments section of the Lynx Entertainment CEO’s video.

  • Fuel prices to go up in April – IES warns

    Fuel prices to go up in April – IES warns

    The Institute for Energy Security’s (IES) Executive Director, Nana Amoasi VII, predicts a sharp increase in fuel prices in the coming weeks.

    In a directive dated April 3, 2024, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) instructed various parties involved in the oil marketing and distribution industry to impose additional fees. Gasoline costs 16 pesewas per litre, diesel costs 14 pesewas per litre, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) costs 14 pesewas per kilogramme.

    The Price Stabilisation and Recovery Levy on petroleum products was discontinued by the NPA, which prompted this.

    Thus, the price of petrol and diesel was adjusted by the state-owned Oil Marketing Company, or GOIL. Currently, their retail prices are GH¢14.15 and GH¢14.74 per litre, respectively. GOIL implemented these modifications on April 4, 2024.

    Fuel prices have risen at their fastest rate since February 2023, when a litre of petrol cost GH15.40 and a litre of diesel GH15.50.

    In an interview on Friday, Nana Amoasi VII criticised the suspension, saying it was not well thought out before it was implemented on the Citi Breakfast Show (CBS) on Citi FM.

    He used past instances, in which prices hit GH¢18 per litre in 2022, to demonstrate how the levy had fallen short of its goal of keeping fuel prices stable.

    With predictions that fuel prices would rise to GH¢14.05 per litre, or a double increase, Nana Amoasi VII warned of an impending spike in fuel prices.

    “The suspension of the levy was not well-thought through because it was clear in the statement that it was intended to relieve consumers of intending price hikes which are necessitated by happenings on the world market and also our own forex market. Then the OMCs increase fuel prices in response to the domestic foreign market and the international fuel market. Unfortunately, a day or two, the NPA comes to say we are reversing the suspension of that levy which is meant to cushion consumers and this time around, the NPA fails to give the reasons for the suspension.”

    “We have not seen any impact of this levy on fuel prices over the years because it has not been able to stabilise prices and prices shot up as high as GH¢18 per litre somewhere in 2022 and we are seeing the same thing now. What is going to happen is that fuel is going to increase again. Few have done it already and others are yet to do it and prices will roughly rise GH¢14.05 and so fuel prices will soon see a double increase,” stated.

  • Thomas Party expresses his excitement and love for Arsenal

    Thomas Party expresses his excitement and love for Arsenal

    The Black Stars deputy captain, Thomas Partey, has refuted rumours that he was considering a transfer from English Premier League team Arsenal.

    Over the past 12 months, Thomas Partey has emerged as one of Europe’s top midfield players.
    Despite continuous rumours regarding his future, the 30-year-old expressed how happy he is to be at Arsenal.

    “This is where I choose to play, I’m really happy every time I’m on the field. I know a lot of speculations have been going on, but for me, I’m really happy to be here and to continue playing for this club,” he told Football.london.

    There are questions surrounding his future at the London club because he will only have a year left on his contract at the end of the season. Partey emphasises the value of his availability through the end of the season, but he is still hopeful about prolonging his stay.

    Due to injury setbacks that have kept the Ghanaian international out of action for more than seven months, the player’s contribution to Arsenal’s campaigns has been less than it has been in previous seasons.

    A ray of hope did emerge, though, as Partey made his first start since August 2023 in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Luton Town.

  • Ibrahim Mahama wins inaugural Sam Gilliam Award

    Ibrahim Mahama wins inaugural Sam Gilliam Award

    The Sam Gilliam Foundation and the Dia Art Foundation have announced the first-ever Sam Gilliam Award recipient, Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama. The prize was created in 2023 to honour artists who have significantly impacted art in any medium. It comes with a $75,000 gift and a public programme at a Dia location in the autumn of 2024. This collaboration comes after Dia’s 2019–2022 exhibition of Sam Gilliam’s artwork.

    Mahama, who was born in Tamale, Ghana, in 1987, is well-known for his expansive textile and found-object installations, which recycle materials to promote thought on the social implications of commonplace items. He also highlights the value of community collaboration in his work.

    “I was first introduced to Gilliam’s important work as a student by my mentor Kąrî’kạchä Seid’ou, and it has been greatly influential to me ever since,” said Mahama in a statement. “The most important aspect of any community is to share their many gifts, even if they are born out of precarity, for within that point do we expand freedom to all life forms.”

    Mahama has had solo exhibitions of his work shown recently all over Europe, including the Kunsthalle Osnabrück in Germany and the Oude Kerk Amsterdam (2022).

    A solo show at Edinburgh’s The Fruitmarket Gallery will take place shortly after his commission at London’s Barbican Centre, which is scheduled to open in April 2024.

  • Sarkodie confirms performing at Medikal’s Indigo O2 concert (Video)

    Sarkodie confirms performing at Medikal’s Indigo O2 concert (Video)

    Ghanaian most decorated rapper Michael Owusu Addo known widely as Sarkodie joins the list of performers at Medikal’s Indigo O2 concert at London scheduled for May 3, 2024.

    In a video spotted on Medikal’s social media platforms has Sarkodie confirming his presence for the forthcoming concert in London in support of his colleague rapper.

    The excitement surrounding the event is further heightened by the addition of Sarkodie to the lineup, who is well-known for their collaborative hits. Medikal has hinted that more elite musicians will be revealed in the next few days, leaving fans excitedly awaiting more information.

    The rapper is ready to wow the audience with a performance, leaving them with an unforgettable experience

  • Shatta Wale began his career as gong-gong beater on my show – Maame Dokono

    Shatta Wale began his career as gong-gong beater on my show – Maame Dokono

    Celebrated movie personality Maame Dokono has revealed that throughout her acting career, she helped numerous Ghanaians achieve success, including Shatta Wale.

    The Ghanaian actress, whose real name is Grace Omaboe, disclosed during Happy FM interview that her charitable work also includes people in the corporate and medical fields.

    Maame Dokono mentioned the Afro-dancehall musician Shatta Wale and renowned Ghanaian player Asamoah Gyan as recipients of aid, though she did not provide any details.

    Grace Omaboe, a.k.a Maame Dokono

    Maame Dokono, the seasoned actress revealed; “I’ve assisted many in this country. Asamoah Gyan and Shatta Wale are among those I’ve supported. Shatta Wale, at one point, came under my guidance. Some of the beneficiaries are professionals in banking and medicine, among others. My motivation was to alleviate suffering,” she disclosed.

    During an interview with TV3 in 2018, Maame Dokono talked about her role in helping Shatta Wale hone his skills. She mentioned that she provided him with opportunities on the popular show “By The Fire Side.”

    “Shatta Wale started as a gong-gong beater on By the Fireside… he’s just one of the many individuals I’ve assisted,” she explained.