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  • Never get married to someone you have not dated for longer than 7 years – TiC advises

    Never get married to someone you have not dated for longer than 7 years – TiC advises

    Ghanaian hiplife musician, Nana Kwaku Okyere Duah popularly known as Tic TaC has shared some guidance with those thinking about getting married.

    In a recent post on X, the hip-hop artist advised people to follow his advice for a happy marriage, saying that it is not a good idea to get married before having at least seven years of dating experience.

    “Don’t marry a man or a woman you have not dated for more than 7 years. Thank me later.” he shared.

    Many people found resonance in Tic’s message, which sparked a wide range of reactions from online users. Some praised his insight, while others questioned whether a long courtship period was still necessary in the fast-paced world of today.

    Check out some responses below.

  • Wiyaala, an African phenomenal music icon

    Wiyaala, an African phenomenal music icon

    Born Noella Wiyaala Nwadei is Ghanaian talented and multiple award winning Afro-pop singer-songwriter. Her unique style and powerful vocals have earned her recognition.

    Wiyaala’s music deftly blends traditional African sounds with contemporary elements. Her captivating stage presence and powerful voice bring her songs to life. By combining elements of reggae, soul, Afro-pop, and highlife, she creates a unique and seductive sound with her music. Her songs usually talk about empowerment, love, and cultural pride. Listening to her music is like taking a vibrant musical journey through Ghana and beyond!

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    Throughout her career, she has worked with other incredible musicians. She has collaborated with musicians both Ghana and abroad, spanning a variety of styles and backgrounds. Her notable collaborations include the songs “This Is Who I Am” and “Rock My Body” with Ghanaian artist Jupitar and British DJ and producer DJ S.K.T. Her partnerships result in a distinctive fusion of different musical genres.

    Her songs are recognized globally. She has several hit songs, including “Africa,” “Make Me Dance,” “Tinambanyi,” and “Rock My Body.” These songs highlight her extraordinary vocal range, contagious energy, and distinctive fusion of musical genres.

    Awards & Recognition

    She has received recognition for her extraordinary talent. In addition to many other honours, she has won multiple awards, including the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards for “Best Female Vocal Performance and Best Traditional Vocal Performance,” the Glitz Style Awards for “Best Individual Style,” the Ghana Music Awards UK for “Best International Touring Act,” and the All Africa Music Awards for “Most Promising Act In Africa.”

    She is also involved in the fight against child marriage, poor child health and sanitation, and child poverty through UNICEF Ghana and the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Projection.

    Her music continues to inspire people all around the world and has touched many hearts.

    Wiyaala has had a significant impact on Ghana’s music scene. Audiences in Ghana and beyond have been enthralled by her distinct style and captivating vocals. Her music has inspired and empowered many, in addition to drawing attention to traditional African sounds. Due to Wiyaala’s success, other Ghanaian musicians are now able to embrace their cultural background and produce music that appeals to listeners throughout the world. Wiyaala is a real trailblazer in the music scene of Ghana.

  • Jamaican govt ordered to cover legal fees for Vybz Kartel’s successful conviction appeal

    Jamaican govt ordered to cover legal fees for Vybz Kartel’s successful conviction appeal

    In light of the recent UK Privy Council decision to reverse the murder convictions of popular dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused, King Charles III has issued an official order for the payment of defence costs.

    The formal directive, which was obtained by Jamaica’s Observer from Kartel’s attorney, Isat Buchanan, states that it follows the decision to overturn the convictions of Shawn “Shawn Storm” Campbell, Kahira Jones, Andre St. John, and Vybz Kartel (Adijah Palmer), who were serving time for the 2011 murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams.

    “His Majesty was pleased by and with the advice of His Privy Council to approve the report and to order that those charged with administering the Government of Jamaica and all others whom it may concern are to ensure that it is punctually observed and obeyed,” stated the order, which was dated April 10, 2024 and signed by a Privy Council clerk.

    The order included four recommendations from the Privy Council:

    (1) It is appropriate to grant the appeal;

    (2) Due to juror misconduct, the appellants’ convictions ought to be overturned;

     (3) The matter ought to be returned to the Court of Appeal so that it can determine whether to mandate a new trial as soon as it is reasonably possible;

     (4) In the event that an agreement cannot be reached, the Respondent shall reimburse the Appellants’ costs.

     The case was returned to the local Court of Appeal in March following the quashing of the convictions.

     In order to decide whether to order a retrial or to release the men, the Court of Appeal is scheduled to meet on June 10.

     In April 2014, Kartel was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after completing 35 years of his original sentence. The other co-accused members of the group were also given life sentences; St John will be eligible for parole after 15 years, and Shawn Storm and Jones after 25 years.

  • I would rather hustle, stay abroad than to be famous but broke – Teephlow

    I would rather hustle, stay abroad than to be famous but broke – Teephlow

    Ghanaian hip-hop artist Lukeman Ekow Baidoo popularly known as Teephlow has responded to rumours about his musical career, particularly those concerning his time spent living in the United States.

    Teephlow, who has been living in the US, clarified his areas of interest in response to claims made by fellow Ghanaians that he was no longer relevant.

    He emphasised the value of financial stability in a video address, saying that his goal abroad is to amass wealth rather than seek fame in Ghana.

    “I haven’t fell of, I would rather stay in U.S hustle and make money than to remain in Ghan and stay broke. I don’t want to grow old and people will be contributing funds for me. I won’t fall victim to that.,” Teephlow stated.

    Teephlow pointed out the disadvantages of being well-known but struggling financially, emphasising the importance of money over fame.

    He told other artists that he did not want to sacrifice long-term financial stability for temporary fame, hoping to avoid relying on the public for support in his later years.

    Teephlow highlighted the advantages of wealth over notoriety and highlighted the disadvantages of being well-known but struggling financially.

    He advised other artists to prioritise long-term financial stability over fleeting fame in an effort to minimise his reliance on the public for support in his later years.

  • Nollywood veteran actor Pa Zulu Adigwe reportedly passed away

    Nollywood veteran actor Pa Zulu Adigwe reportedly passed away

    Reports reaching Kobbyjosvan.com confirm that, the veteran Nollywood actor Pa Zulu Adigwe has passed away.

    Movie producer Stanley Nwoke, also known as Stanley Ontop, shared the news on Instagram.

    Adigwe’s cause of death was not disclosed by the producer, using his Instagram handle, he wrote: “I regret to announce the passing of a veteran actor. Late Mr Zulu Adigwe… what caused his death is yet to be known”.

    The Nigerian film industry is left with a void following the passing of Pa Zulu Adigwe. In addition to the recently deceased Junior Pope, a number of other Nollywood actors have also passed away this year.

  • King Promise allegedly married (Video)

    King Promise allegedly married (Video)

    Is King Promise truly married?

    On April 23, 2024, a video allegedly featuring Ghanaian singer King Promise on his wedding day went viral, causing a lot of excitement on social media Tuesday.

    Famous Ghanaian celebrities, such as superstar Sarkodie, Soafrican, Joey B, DanceGodllyod, Efia Odo, and others, were seen with King Promise in the video, dressed in traditional attire.

    Many people are currently curious about a video that has been making the rounds on the internet, which shows Ghanaian Afrobeats musician King Promise, a multiple award winner, during his customary marriage ceremony.

    In the blissful, glitzy, and glamorous marriage ceremony, which was attended by many of our well-known personalities and celebrities, the young, talented singer and “Paris” hitmaker caught everyone off guard.

    Some online users believe those scenes might be from a music video for his upcoming single.

    Watch the video below;

  • Men are crazy but we can’t do without them – Tiwa Savage

    Men are crazy but we can’t do without them – Tiwa Savage

    Singer Tiwa Savage, a renowned Nigerian, claims that despite men’s “crazy” nature, women cannot survive without them.

    The multi-award-winning singer said she enjoyed working with the “Duduke” crooner. She recently released a song called “Men Are Crazy,” a collaboration with Simi.

    Speaking on MTV Live and as cited by the Daily Post in Nigeria, she called Simi “a queen in Afrobeats” and referred to their partnership as “magical.”

    “My collaboration with Simi is titled ‘Men Are Crazy But I Still Want One In My Bed.’ The inspiration behind it is that men are crazy but we can’t do without them.

    “Simi is somebody that I’ve always wanted to work with. She is a queen in Afrobeats so both of us coming together on such an amazing track is magical,” she said.

    Men are sometimes perceived as eccentric, but Tiwa’s remarks resonate with the understanding of men’s vital role in women’s lives. She acknowledges the quirks of men while highlighting the fundamental interdependence of the sexes and the necessity of their relationship.

  • I find it difficult to promote my songs – Nana Acheampong

    I find it difficult to promote my songs – Nana Acheampong

    Legendary highlife musician Nana Acheampong has stated that he is still involved in the music industry, despite his poor song promotion.

    After his song “Cassanova” became popular, many thought he had given up on music, but the renowned musician explained that a change in leadership had left his works uninspired and ineffectual.

    In an exclusive interview with Tony Best for Akoma FM’s Entertainment 360, the wise highlife artist reaffirmed that he will keep making music as long as he has breath in him.

    “Just last year I released three songs but my problem has to do with promoting those songs so that it will become relevant and withstand the current trend but I am unable to keep up.”

    “Part of my silence in the music industry could also be attributed to a change in management, we haven’t been able to keep up with new developments,” Nana Acheampong said.

    Nana Acheampong made a hint that he and her incredible daughter Gyakie would be collaborating on a popular release shortly.

    With years of experience and a wealth of musical history, the well-known highlife musician is a respected figure in Ghana’s music industry.

    He expresses his satisfaction with Gyakie’s accomplishments, emphasising that singing is Gyakie’s natural talent and that she started preparing for her career at the young age of five.

    In the meantime, Nana Acheampong has dropped a brand-new song called “Ye Wo Nyame,” which means “We have God.” Ye Wo Nyame features Fameye, a young, gifted highlife singer from Ghana.

    The song is currently out and available on all music streaming platforms.

  • Clarification Regarding Alleged Fabricated Image

    Clarification Regarding Alleged Fabricated Image

    In light of recent circulating claims, I feel compelled to address the misinformation surrounding an alleged image purportedly shared by me on March 11, 2023. These claims suggest that the image has been manipulated to fabricate a train accident incident in April 2024.

    I want to make it unequivocally clear that these claims are entirely false and misleading. The image in question was not shared on my Instagram account on the mentioned date, nor does it have any association with any train accident incident.

    It is evident that these allegations are part of a deliberate attempt to mislead and spread false information. As a responsible individual and social media user, I take honesty and integrity seriously in all my communications.

    I want to reassure everyone that I have not, in any way, contributed to the dissemination of false information or misinformation regarding a train accident or any other event.

    False and fabricated image

    I urge everyone to exercise caution and critical thinking when encountering information online, and to verify the authenticity of sources before accepting or sharing them.

    Thank you for your attention to this matter.

  • Yvonne Nelson calls for vigil to protest “Dumsor”

    Yvonne Nelson calls for vigil to protest “Dumsor”

    Actress and renowned producer from Ghana, Yvonne Nelson, has announced that she intends to organise another vigil in the country.

    For about some months, Ghana has been suffering from ongoing power outages. The brief outages at first gave customers hope that power would be restored in less than five minutes, but it later turned out that this was just a test to see what the ECG’s “timetable” for power outages would entail.

    The Electricity Company has been requested to share a load-shedding schedule in order to assist customers in planning their lives.

    In response, Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the sector minister, called it “disrespectful,” “unfortunate,” and “unexpected,” and he added that if people needed a timeline to be published, they should bring their own.

    In 2015, Yvonne and IMANI Ghana organised a massive protest against the John Mahama administration due to power outages, and a number of celebrities joined them.

    Yvonne Nelson, however, urged Imani Ghana to organise a larger vigil against the Akufo-Addo government in a post on X.

    Celebrated Ghanaian actress says she has been waiting for Imani Ghana to get in touch the way they did years ago.

    “Imani Ghana, can we organize another vigil? I’ve been waiting for you to reach out like you did years back. ( your team made our demo a success ) I’m reaching out myself. The NPP and its leadership

    @NAkufoAddo have taken Ghanaians for granted. #DUMSORMUSTSTOP” She said

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