NADIA BUARI & JIM IYKE SPOTTED RECENTLY

In spite of wide spread rumours that Nollywood star couple Nadia Buari and Jim Iyke have gone their separate ways which resulted in Nadia removing all pictures of Jim from her Instagram, it appears they are still together going strong.

They were spotted at a men’s grooming salon in East Legon today with Nadia showing lots of affection for her man.

Irrespective of the spread gist, Nadia was also spotted at the just ended Glitz Africa Fashion Week with her man. Again they were spotted at the studio for the final cut of ‘Dairy of Imogen Brown’.

All these have taken place in less than a week and this leaves many to ponder on the next beat that will be played for all to dance from the couple of the moment.

PHOTOS: WHEN POKELLO SHOWED HER SWAG ON THE RUNWAY

Pokello Nare, the Zimbabwean Girlfriend of Ghanaian designer/actor Elikem Kumordzi, over the weekend took to the runway of the 2nd Glitz Africa Fashion Week to strut in clothes made by his man.

Rocking outfits from the label, she brought out her ‘A’ game, completely taking over the runway with so much poise.

Her gait on the runway proved that she isn’t just a beautiful damsel but a passionate lady who will stop at nothing to see her man excel.

Pokello, who has been in Ghana for some time now, was before last weekend’s event, also at the ‘Expressions of Accra’ event, powered by Accra-based radio station CITI FM.

She is gradually settling in the country where she has come to find more love than she anticipated.

The Glitz Africa Fashion Week (GAFW) is aimed at providing a platform for Africa’s fashion industry to showcase its talents, network, celebrate each other and expose them to uncharted market.

Check out the images from the event.

I’LL SHOW MY BOOBS AGAIN, VERY SOON - YVONNE OKORO

Actress Yvonne Okoro appears unperturbed about the public backlash she received for the dress she wore to the last African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), which gave a good view of her sexy cleavage.

The beautiful actress, who is known for wearing dresses or clothes that cover her sexy and vital parts, has disclosed to a closed source that she would not hesitate to wear the same style any day.

She indeed got the whole of Africa talking about her dress for over a week when she popped up at the 2012 edition of the AMAA awards in her black Jovani dress that revealed her tempting cleavage. She amazed people who knew that wasn’t her usual style.

It is almost a year now and media guns are still talking about the dress and wondering if she would repeat it in case she makes it to this year’s AMAA.

Before now, she had hinted that she won’t hesitate to show boobs on ‘Fashion 101’ TV show and that she decided to vary her style – the reason for wearing the dress to last year’s AMAA. “Give me another colour and I will rock it,” she added.

Yvonne currently is one of the biggest fashionistas in Africa. She knows when to wear what and get people’s attention.

NANA AMA SHAVES IT ALL FOR LILWIN AND AKROBETO

Not too many actresses would completely shave their hair for a movie role but Nana Ama McBrown has just done that. She has shaved all her hair in a movie called Atemmuo (Judgement) which will be released at the end of December.

In the movie, Nana Ama shaved her hair for a trial by ordeal where she needed to prove her innocence in the death of her husband.

“I wanted to make the movie look real so I shaved all my hair. It was my first time of going completely bald in a movie,” she said.

“Although it is not out yet, I can boldly say that Atemmuo is one of the best movies I have ever shot in my acting career.  I entreat everyone to grab a copy when it comes out” Nana Ama told Showbiz in an interview.

She wouldn’t, however, disclose how much she was paid to shave it all off for the role though she hinted the amount was attractive.  “Yes, the money was very good but I did not shave for the money. I shaved my hair because I wanted the film to be as real as possible. I wouldn’t mind going bald again if the storyline and the money involved are good,” she added.

Asked how she felt now that the filming of Atemmuo was over and her hair was yet to grow back, the actress said she had actually killed two birds with one stone.

“My hair has started growing and I have even done another movie called School Girl with it. I feel good wearing my hair this way. I have decided not to wear a wig. I just want it to grow naturally and I am cool with that.”

Talking about the movie, Nana Ama said her poor mason husband couldn’t do without staking lotto. She constantly advised him to stop staking lotto but the very day he decided to heed her advice, he won a huge sum. They therefore left the village for the big city to start life afresh.

Out of hatred, her sister-in-law, Bruwaa played by Amanda Jissih, plans to kill her but instead kills her own brother. Nana Ama is accussed of killing her husband and has to shave her hair as she goes through trial by ordeal to prove her innocence. Atemmuo also features Lil Win and Akrobeto.

PRINCE DAVID OSEI ASKS FOR FORGIVENESS FROM GHANAIANS

Actor Prince David Osei has pleaded with Ghanaians to forgive him for the comment he made about Yvonne Nelson’s tweet to Prez John Dramani Mahama in respect to the current hardship facing Ghanaians.

He made the statement when he appeared on the 'Hang Out' segment on the Cruise Control on Hitz FM with Kwame Bee.

The actor said some section of Ghanaians misconstrued his statement about Yvonne Nelson’s tweet. Commenting on the actress’ tweet, Prince David Osei tweeted that, "Ghanaians should be a bit patient with the president, and hopefully next year will be better."

He further disclosed that as a Ghanaian, he lives in the country and pays tariffs too so he also feels the hardship but he meant that Ghanaians should have some patience for the president.

Prince David Osei used the platform to apologise to Ghanaians for his comments saying, “if I pricked any sentiment or wronged any one I am sorry and they should please forgive me.”

Below is the tweet from Yvonne Nelson and comment from Prince David Osei.

Yvonne Nelson tweeted that:“Mr President. Ghanaians are suffering. The people of Ghana are SUFFERING. #fuel #electricity #water plsdosomething! Thank you”.

Commenting on the actress’ tweet, actor Prince David Osei said, “It’s good she tweeted that, which other ways, its bringing some kind of awareness and letting the president know that, people like us also care about how the country goes.”
He, however, conceded that the whole world is going through that bad economic face.

“… I think it’s a global thing because the American government is even going down, so generally it’s not about [President] Mahama but he just got into office and as he rightly said the other time on TV, when you start a car, you move to the first gear, you move to the second, it then accelerate further. So I think Mahama is in the right direction.”

“Rome was not built in a day. I believe we all need to sacrifice and endure for some time and hopefully next year will be very great. It’s not wrong that, she’s shown concern that Ghanaians are suffering. Literally we are suffering with the frustration of fuel prices, electricity tariffs being increased by almost 80%, it’s not been easy for the layman but all the same, it’s a global thing.” He concluded.

KAAKIE, R2BEES, M.ANIFEST, FUSE ODG, OTHERS FOR CHANNEL O AWARDS

Dancehall artiste, Kaakie is eyeing the Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Video award at this year’s Channel O Africa Music Video Awards with her ‘Too Much’ music video. The 10th Annual Channel O Africa Music Awards is scheduled to take place on November 30 in South Africa. Kaakie is in contention with Jesse Jagz from Nigeria, Buffalo Souljah, P-Unit and Radio & Weasel all from South Africa. According to Kaakie, real name Grace Kakie Awo Ocansey, she needs the support of Ghanaians to win this award. “I can’t win this award without the support of Ghanaians, my fans have been behind me when I began my music career and I know they are not going to let me down. To vote for me text 5b to +2783142100415 on all networks.” Kaakie’s greatest threat however, is from Jesse Jagz of Nigeria. She explained that, “Although I am very confident of winning the award, Jesse Jagz is a talented musician and my greatest threat. But I know with the help of Ghanaians victory will be mine” Other Ghanaian musicians nominated for the awards are D-Black and Joey B with Vera, R2Bees with ‘Walaahi’, E.L and M.anifest with ‘Hallelujah’, Chase with ‘Lonely’, Fuse ODG and Wyclef with ‘Antenna’, Jayso and Sarkodie with ‘Pizza and Burger.’ Kaakie is known for songs like ‘D.C. Tunup’, ‘Kumkumcha’, ‘Zuuchia’, ‘Body Flame’, ‘Toffee Pon Tongue’, ‘Top Time Girl’ and ‘Ewo’ on her album ‘Kaakit-Up’ which is ready for release ending of this month. Songs on the ‘Kaakit-Up’ album mentioned above has caught the attention of Ghanaians and the singer believes it is all due to her hard work and determination.

 

XCLUSIV FOTOS: A.B CRENTSIL UNVEILED AS LEGENDS AND LEGACY BALL 2013 HONOREE

Highlife musician A.B Crentsil has been unveiled as the headline act for this year’s Legends and Legacy Ball concert.

Imajin Advertising, organizers of the event, made it public at an impressive ceremony held at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra on Thursday.

The choice of Crentsil would come as a surprise to most people, after series of media speculations said it was going to be Kojo Antwi. The organizers opted for AB Crentsil after a deal with Antwi was not reached.

Accepting to be part of this year’s event, he told a gathering of media men and corporate heads present that he was delighted to have been chosen to lead the 2013 edition, adding “i feel honoured. It is a good thing that would help me.”

The organizers added that this year’s, would see an improvement, giving patrons value for their tickets worth. Legends and Legacy Ball 2013 takes place at the Conference Centre on November 30 2013 with other supporting artistes performing some of A.B Centsil’s hit songs in his presence.

Mr. Alfred Benjamin Crentsil was born on the 15th of January 1944 at Prestea, A gold mining area in the western region of Ghana. He is the son of Mr. Alfred Benjamin Crenstil ESQ and Madam Mary Yawson who hails from Awoya, Saltpong in the central region of Ghana. AB had his primary education at Takoradi Methodist primary in the early 1950s and completed at the reverend Cleland memorial middle school in 1966 also at Takoradi. He was employed at the electrical engineering department of the Ghana Railway Corporation, Takoradi in 1966 as electrical apprentice.

Along the line, he joined a group called the strollers dance band at Takoradi Amanful in 1967 under the management of the late Kwesi Donkor as a lead vocalist. Mr. AB. Crenstillater became a full time musician and was one of the pioneers who formed a band named the El-Dorados at Aboso glass factory in 1970 as a lead vocalist and a rhythm guitarist.

Mr. Crenstil then got married to miss Elizabeth Quansah now Mrs. Elizabeth Crenstil in 1970 and they are now blessed with seven children (three males and four females) namely Alfred Joseph, Alfred Ekow, Alfred Kwaku, Evelyn, Juliana, Irene and Alberta Crenstil.
Later AB. Crenstil and the rest of the group moved to the Harbour city of Takoradi to form a resident band known as the LANTICS band at Atlantic Hotel in 1972 and recorded ABU ROW KRUDUKRUDU and ALICE PACK AND GO which became an instant hit.

The group then left the LANTICS band of Atlantic hotel in 1974 to form another band known as SWEET TALKS INT. BAND at TALK OF THE TOWN HOTEL in Tema under the management of Mr. Jonathan Abraham. A.B. Crentsil ruled over Ghana's highlife scene in the '70s.

Accompanied by guitarist Smart Nkansah, drummer J Y Thorty, keyboardist and drummer Max Cozy, frugal horns player Atta Kennedy, trumpeter Tommy King, Kelly Koomson, Saxophonist Mr Owusu, base players Atta kojo, Akwasi Cropper, Eugene Akuffo Cropper, and Eugenia Asabea Cropper, Joel Ackah and second vocalist Pope Flynn, Sweet Talks made its debut in December 1973. Their first hit came two years later with "Adam and Eve," the first of series of double entendre-laden tunes. A.B continued composing and recording songs with SWEET TALKS INT. BRAD. Some of the recorded songs were ADAM AND EVE, MBASIAFO NTO NSA, OSOODE, KUSUM BEAT, GYAE SU GYAE NKOMO(SPIRITUAL GHANA), OSOOKO, etc.

A.B. Crenstil then left SWEET TALKS INT. BAND in 1979 and formed his own band known as AHENFO band and continued to record more hits such as ADJOA, THE LORD'S PRAYER, ATIA, MOSES, TORONTO BY NIGHT, YOU DEVIL GO AWAY FROM ME, etc. He has serenaded Ghanaians with so many beautiful songs some of which have been afore mentioned.

But his controversial song Moses, which is one his most successful singles readily, comes to mind when A.B Crenstil's name is mentioned. The song was a massive hit during the time of its release and still a favorite of most fans of A. B Crenstil. About three years ago, he remixed some of his hit songs notably Angelina, Juliana, etc with Obour, who is currently the president of the Musicians union of Ghana (MUSIGA) and they were all instant hits.

He has over has 20 rollicking albums to his credit and has received several awards and recognitions both locally and internationally. With 25 years of experience in the music business Mr. Crentsil has won numerous Ghanaian Music Awards including the Fontomfrom Evergreen Award which is a special honor bestowed upon a musician with 15-20 years of continuous music experience.

ECRAG Flagstar awards in 86, 87, the Leisure concert group of the year 1988, leisure song of the year 1988, with the cassette album dubbed "Devil". He was also the winner of Flagstar in 1988 for contributing to development of contemporary Ghanaian highlife music internationally, through live performances and regular record releases.

In 1990, the national commission of culture conferred on him, the highlife Nkosofoo award. Of the entire awards he has received, the one he holds most dear to his heart is the award he received from President Kufour in 2006. He was honored with a gold medal for distinguishing himself in music in Ghana and abroad.

He often mentions Adwoa Bomba on almost all his albums. The name happens to belong to his wife whose official name is Elizabeth Crenstil, without whose love, support and counseling, he admits he
wouldn't have come this far. He is indeed a gifted professor of music.
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