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Tuesday, 9 September 2014

SONNIE BADU FIGHTS PIRATES – “ATMOSPHERE OF WORSHIP” CD NOT ARTISTE’S – READ DISCLAIMER

Smarttys Management and Production, Management of International multi award winning gospel singer Sonnie Badu brings to the notice of the public, fans, radio presenters and marketers that certain individuals are using Sonnie’s songs on different platforms to raise monies without their permission.

First of all, Sonnie Badu has three albums; Lost in his glory, Colours of Africa and Aroma or Worship. The management brings to the notice of the public that Sonnie Badu does not have any album titled “ATMOSPHERE OF WORSHIP.”

“Atmosphere of Worship,” is not from Sonnie Badu. It is being marketed by some unscrupulous persons who have put several of his songs together and are selling them to the unsuspecting public”. They are warned to desist from the act as legal actions would be taken against them,” the management reiterated.

In addition, Smarttys Management and Production also brings to the notice of the public that Sonnie has no links/ ties with ABSOLUTE ADVRTISING, marketers of the “Atmosphere of Worship” Cd.

In addition, the management advises the various Telecommunications companies who are using Sonnie Badu Songs as caller tunes to their various customers to ask proper permission from the management before using it as it has copyright implications.

According to Sonnie, none of these TELECOS have paid any royalties to him for the songs being used. “I am not on any short code messaging platform for any TELECOS, so I plead with them to desist from making money out of my fans, which I cherish so much,” he warned

He emphasized that he loves to see many people have access to his songs, but then the permission should be sort from his management first before being used, as he has copyright over the songs.

This move by the management to warn unsuspecting fans comes as a result of a compilation VCD that is on sale on the market. The VCD has songs from the likes of Cwesi Oteng, OJ, Willie and Mike, Quadjo Oteng, Emma Konadu and Sonnie Badu. The compilation is being marketed and by Cebex Music Production in Accra and Kumasi.

The management wishes to state that it has no contract with Cebex music and that the compilation is a criminal act. Cebex music, owned by Charles Sarpong is therefore warned and prevented from using Sonnie Badu’s songs without his permission or risk having a law suit on their heads.

I KNOW ALL THE TRICKS LUSTFUL MEN USE IN WOOING WOMEN - ACTRESS

At age 46, perhaps, it is not surprising that actress, Christiana Awuni says she knows all the tricks that lustful men use to woo women.

What may be surprising is that, despite her age and the fact that she has been a divorcee for the past eight years and a mother of two, men still pursue her.

“Ever since I became a divorcĂ©e eight years ago, I have come under pressure from men who want to have a touch-and-go relationship with me”, she told “Showbiz last week.

Christiana who is popular for her witches’ roles in movies, said she was aware what men want from her and therefore knows all the tricks men are likely to use to win her.

She said that before any man tried to make a move, she was already aware where the conversation would end.

“They think they are smart but I am smarter; I know what I have and know some men will stop at nothing to have a feel of it.

“Some men would want to hang out with a woman who has a good character but most men are moved by what they see and in my case, I guess it is my bum that excites them,” she said.

Asked whether she had any immediate plans of getting married again, Christiana Awuni who has played in movies such as Sika Nti, Dufie, Maso Aware, Ware Me and Metim Nea Metim, said she was still waiting upon the Lord to give her a good man.

“I have been married before and I know what it entails. I do not want to go into it the second time just because I am desperate for marriage. Men are knocking at my door alright but I need to be extra careful not to be a divorcee for the second time,” she said.

Actress Christiana Awuni started her acting career with Concert Party Theatre and TV Cantata. Having played alongside Kumawwood actors such as Emelia Brobbey, Nana Ama McBrown, Agya Koo, Kyeiwaa, Akrobeto and Bill Asamoah, she said there were no roles she could not play although movie producers preferred to cast her in witchcraft roles.

The actress was grateful to movie producers, Socrate Safo and Danfo B.A, for introducing her into movies.

SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE REDUCES ADULTERY AND FORNICATION - ACTRESS

Many would frown on sex before marriage but upcoming actress and producer in the Yoruba movie sector,S eyi Edun feels differently.

She boldly told the Vanguard newspaper:

I think it’s an individual thing. Once you are an adult and you think you are ready, go for it. Personally, I think sex before marriage is good. Because it will make you know your partner well before going into marriage. So if there is anything you are not comfortable with, you have an ample time to correct it before actually going into the lifetime contract of marriage. Doing it before marriage also reduces adultery and fornication. It is also a good way of studying your partner before you get committed to him or her.

I WILL PAY SAMINI 80,000 CEDIS TO STAGE A CONCERT – SHATTA WALE

The rivalry between two of Ghana's top dancehall musicians, Samini and Shatta Wale has come a long way and no one knows when this will come to an end. The two have thrown shots at each other which always awakens the beef whenever the fire quenches.

Anytime any of the two is interviewed, the question about their contention cannot be left out. Shatta Wale in a recent interview on Pluzz FM proposed a Samini-Shatta Wale concert which he is expecting his old friend Samini to accept the motion.

"I propose a Samini-Shatta Wale show. The fans really want it. We are not enemies but he has made it so. I will pay him (Samini) Gh80,000 to come and perform if he will accept my request"

According to the dancehall artiste, he has no problem with the "Linda" hitmaker. Shatta Wale in the interview revealed that he has tried his best to talk to Samini but his efforts has not yield any good results.

"I always tell people that I don't have a problem with Samini, he has a problem with me"

The "Dancehall Commando" artiste added that he complained to R2bees member Mugeez days ago when he traveled to USA to advise Samini for them to unite but he is yet to get results from his plea.

"When you talk about unity, I've tried my best to talk to Samini. Recently I met in Mugeez New York and I told him to talk to his friend (Samini). This thing is business, he shouldn't take it like his father's property".

GHANA GAVE ME MY FIRST BREAK – BASKET MOUTH

Nigerian Comedian, Basket Mouth’s acclaimed series, Uncensored, will stage for the first time in Ghana, in December.

The comedian has confirmed he will stage the very popular event in Ghana, five days before Christmas.

He told Starr FM evening drive host, Bola Ray, during the very first edition of the show.

Basket Mouth flew down to Accra for Bola’s show, which also had other African known faces including Ice Prince, Joselyn Dumas, and D Black in the studio.

A hugely popular figure in Ghana and beyond, he also revealed that he got his first major break in Ghana through a performance he staged at the Conference Centre.

“My first gig that gave me an international breakthrough was done in Ghana and that was when I did the two things involved.