PAWPAW WAS NOT RUDE TO ME - GHANAIAN ACTOR JOE SHORTINGO

Ghanaian Actor Joe Shortingo has defended claims that popular Nigerian actor Osita Iheme, with whom he recently made his debut, is impolite.

Some individuals who have come in contact with the man popularly called Pawpaw have confirmed he is a very rude actor.

However, the Ghanaian actor, who is also from the diminutive family, as Pawpaw told News-One that he did not see that aspect of Osita while working with him.

“He wasn't rude to me and I have no reason to say he is a rude person. For me, no, he is not rude. I was very fortunate and happy to act with him. As always as it is here, working with him was normal. He is my senior brother and I give him the due respect.

“To me particular, no, he is not rude. He is rude to some others, I think it’s because of their ridiculous act and words; he did that to prevent such things,” Joe Shortingo added.

Pawpaw was in Ghana few months ago to shoot the movie, ‘Boys Abre’. He starred alongside Joe Shortingo and it was the first time both of them were acting together.

A lot of expectation awaits the movie which would be released onto the Ghanaian market today December 30.

I’M NOT JOINING ANOTHER TV STATION - GIFTY ANTI SPEAKS

Ace Ghanaian broadcaster and philanthropist Gifty Anti has disclosed her resignation from Ghanaian media giant, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation after sixteen years of dedicated service and hard work was not influenced by money as news from certain quarters of the media suggest.

The media mogul shared this with her friends (in her own words);

My dear friends, yea it is true that I have resigned from GBC. 31st December 2013 will be my last day at my alma mater in terms of work. After over 16 years that chapter will be closed.

Effective 1st January 2014, I will become the chief employee officer of GDA Concepts Ltd. I shall also become the Official Begger for the Girl in Need. Thank you for accepting me into your homes, offices etc for all those years.

For those I annoyed forgive me. To those who loved and supported me irrespective of my flaws, THANK YOU. No, I am not going to work at any other station!! I will be at GDA Concepts LTD. I know it’s not going to be easy. I know it is going to be challenging.

I need you to remember me in your prayers!!! I need you to be there for me like you have been in The past years. It is scary. But with God all things are possible!!! I believe God will see me through this next phase of my life.

I am Going into 2014 with a clean slate, starting all over again!! Remember me in your prayers my friends and thank you for being there for me!! God bless.

Earlier this month, Ebenezer Donkoh of nydjlive.com reported the broadcaster had tendered in her resignation which takes effect from December 31st 2013.

We wish the broadcaster the best in her new endeavor.

BISHOP CONDEMNS NUDITY IN GHANAIAN MOVIES

The General Overseer of Holyfire International Church, Bishop Reginald Ofori-Twumasi, has condemned the nudity portrayed by Ghanaian movie stars and celebrities.

He said the negative phenomenon in the country’s movie industry where movie stars and celebrities posed nude in movies must stop.

The General Overseer described the practice as ungodly since it did not glorify God and cautioned young ladies to avoid posing nude because of monetary benefits.

Bishop Ofori-Twumasi gave the advice in a sermon at the Church’s Annual Camp Meeting in Takoradi on Sunday under the theme: “Jesus Christ, the Truth that Turns Tragedies to Triumphs.”

He observed that Ghana’s movie industry had blindly copied that of the western world, which portrayed movie stars and celebrities in nudity.

He said those movies had not profited them but rather resulted in divorces and wrecked homes; and therefore cautioned Ghanaian movie producers to stop authorizing such movies in the country in view of their negative social implications on the youth.

“Some producers come with juicy movie contract worth $10,000.00 for you to pose naked because it will fetch them money, but such things sadden the Holy Spirit because your body does not belong to you, it is the temple of God, therefore you must use it profitably to please God.” he noted.

The man of God entreated Christians to lead morally upright lives worthy of emulation so as to win more souls for Jesus Christ.

SHATTA WALE APOLOGIZES TO CHARTERHOUSE

Outspoken and controversial Ghanaian dancehall artiste Bandana (Shatta Wale) has taken back all the unprintable words he used against foremost event management company Charterhouse in a public display of remorse.

Shatta Wale took a bold step to apologize at event organizers; Charter House during his performance at Ghana Rocks 2013 concert which took place on Friday December 27 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

After performing a number of his hit songs Shatta Wale surprisingly dropped the ‘diss’ song he recorded for Charterhouse after the 2013 VGMAs and performed the first 30 seconds of the song after which he asked his DJ to stop the music.

He then called George Quaye aka Aboagye of GH One Entertainment Television and Charterhouse to come on stage.

“In this industry we love ourselves and we love Ghana. I really want to apologize to Charterhouse because I never knew they love me so much. I want you to talk to Charterhouse for me that am sorry”, Shatta Wale told George Quaye.

For those who are of the opinion that Shatta Wale chose to apologize to Charterhouse at this time because he wants to win awards at the 2014 VGMAs this is what he had say “It is not that I want the awards but I feel that life has to continue. I love you people”.

Even though George Quaye looked surprised on stage he accepted Shatta Wale’s apology on behalf of Charterhouse. “It is a big surprise and it is one of the most matured things I have seen this gentleman do. Ladies and gentlemen two fingers in the air for Shatta Wale we accept your apology”, George responded.

His long overdue apology to Charterhouse, sparked mixed reactions from the media and stakeholders in the entertainment industry with some alleging that the move was an orchestration between him and Charterhouse, whiles others still believe it is deliberate attempt to win public sympathy for upcoming VGMAs.

2013 GHANA MOVIE AWARDS WINNERS

The 2013 Ghana Movie Awards held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Monday was full of drama, which appeared scripted to ‘unite’ perceived factions in the Ghana Movie industry.

From Leila Djansi and Shirley Frimpong-Manso sharing the nod for Best Director award which was presented by Akorfa Ejeani Asiedu (who has been involved in a very public split with Leila) to Sandra Ankobiah presenting the award for Favorite Actress to her former BFF, Yvonne Nelson, it was clear that the organizers wanted to make a statement.

The award also suffered some hitches including calling out wrong winners in wrong categories.

Leila Djansi took home eight (8) awards with her new movie-“Northern Affair.”

Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s collaboration with Yvonne Okoro on the movie-“Contract” got two awards.

Yvonne Nelson’s “House of Gold” also took home two awards.


Full list of winners:

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE: Shaun Burdick- NORTHERN AFFAIR

WRITING- ADAPTED OR ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: CONTRACT-Written by Herty Owusu and Shirley Frimpong-Manso

PRODUCTION DESIGN: THE PLEDGE – Production design-D.J Vegas… Set decoration-Ghana Armed forces

EDITING: NORTHERN AFFAIR – Dave Goldberg

MUSIC- ORIGINAL SONG: NORTHERN AFFAIR -Music and lyrics by Jon Germain and Kofi Akyeame

MAKE UP AND HAIR STYLIST: BARIMA NYE SUNYE- Jude Odeh

BEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION- BEST ACTOR: CONTRACT-Hlomla Dandala & HOUSE OF GOLD-Francis Odega

BEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION BEST ACTRESS: SLAVE BOY- Patience Ozorkwor

SOUND MIXING & EDITING: NORTHERN AFFAIR- Shaun Burdick

A PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: Kwadwo Nkansah (Lilwin)-TIME CHANGES

A PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: Joselyn Dumas – NORTHERN AFFAIR

A PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: John Dumelo – NORTHERN AFFAIR

A PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE: Jackie Appiah – CHEATERS

BEST PICTURE: NORTHERN AFFAIR – Mabel Germain- Producer

SHORT MOVIE: GALAMSEY

MONALISA MAGAZINE AWARDS FOR BEST MOVIE: Heartbreak Hotel

MONALISA MAGAZINE AWARDS FOR BEST ACTOR SERIES: Funny Face

MONALISA MAGAZINE AWARDS FOR BEST ACTRESS SERIES: Esi of Chorkor Trortro

GLITZ MAGAZINE FAVORITE ACTOR: John Dumelo in Northern Affair

GLITZ MAGAZINE FAVORITE ACTRESS: Jackie Appiah in Cheaters

GLITZ MAGAZINE FANS’ FAVORITE ACTOR: Prince David Osei

GLITZ MAGAZINE FANS’ FAVORITE ACTRESS: Yvonne Nelson