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Monday, 6 January 2014
Saturday, 4 January 2014
I DON’T REGRET MAKING ‘MOSES’ – AB CRENTSIL
ACE musician, A.B. Crentsil, says he
has not regretted making the song ‘Moses’ which generated so much
controversy in the country.
Arguably one of the greatest musicians this nation has produced, A.B. (real name Albert Benjamin) rocked the boat in the 1970s with the song ‘Moses’ which became an instant hit, but generated a lot of controversy as many considered it profane.
The controversy even led to the song being banned from being played on national radio by the then government of Kutu Acheampong.
The high life supremo whose archives were celebrated at a legends and Legacy Ball in Accra recently says he has no regrets.
Speaking to The 'Times Weekend' he said “The red sea, the rod and all other things I referred to in the song, are in the bible.
“If you read about Moses and the exodus of the children of Israel from the land of Egypt, you’ll know the song has a biblical base, he said, smiling.
”I was only being creative, using the bible story for a song,” he added.
A.B. said he always felt touched whenever he heard politicians and other notable people singing the song. “It shows it's still a great song.”
He urged young ones and up-and-coming musicians to work hard to be counted among the country's heroes.
“We should not wait for people to die before they are celebrated.”
He asked the up-and-coming to emulate the exploits of the old musicians, so that they could also become heroes.
Arguably one of the greatest musicians this nation has produced, A.B. (real name Albert Benjamin) rocked the boat in the 1970s with the song ‘Moses’ which became an instant hit, but generated a lot of controversy as many considered it profane.
The controversy even led to the song being banned from being played on national radio by the then government of Kutu Acheampong.
The high life supremo whose archives were celebrated at a legends and Legacy Ball in Accra recently says he has no regrets.
Speaking to The 'Times Weekend' he said “The red sea, the rod and all other things I referred to in the song, are in the bible.
“If you read about Moses and the exodus of the children of Israel from the land of Egypt, you’ll know the song has a biblical base, he said, smiling.
”I was only being creative, using the bible story for a song,” he added.
A.B. said he always felt touched whenever he heard politicians and other notable people singing the song. “It shows it's still a great song.”
He urged young ones and up-and-coming musicians to work hard to be counted among the country's heroes.
“We should not wait for people to die before they are celebrated.”
He asked the up-and-coming to emulate the exploits of the old musicians, so that they could also become heroes.
Kwabena Kwabena TOPS Them All
Here is the list of 25 Hottest songs of 2013 voted by listeners of AffrikkaRadio
#1 was kwabena kwabena's Adult Muzik.
Afrikka Radio is an all-African community radio station in the USA which seeks to bring Africa closer to all Africans the Diaspora. Afrikka Radio is dedicated to providing diverse, authentic, and life changing programs to all Africans, both in Africa and Abroad.
Adult Music- Kwabena Kwabena Feat Samini
Skelewu – Davdio
Down On One- Sarkodie
The Matter- Wiz Kid
Tonga- Joey B
Time Bomb – Samini Feat Wiz Kid
Personally- P Square
Limpopo- KCEE
Odo R2bees
Best In Me- Efya
Dance For Me- Sarkodie
Jomoblo- Flavour
Khona- Mafikzolo
Antenna- Fuse ODG
Burna Boy Tonight
Dancehall King- Shatta Wale
Sexy Mama- Iyanya Feat Wiz Kid
Al-Qaeda – Guru
Malo Nogede- Timaya
Gobe- Davdio
Mampi-Why
Valu Valu Dr. Jpse Charelomone
Touchin Body- J Martins
Walhaai- R2bees
Gasmilla -3 Points
#1 was kwabena kwabena's Adult Muzik.
Afrikka Radio is an all-African community radio station in the USA which seeks to bring Africa closer to all Africans the Diaspora. Afrikka Radio is dedicated to providing diverse, authentic, and life changing programs to all Africans, both in Africa and Abroad.
Adult Music- Kwabena Kwabena Feat Samini
Skelewu – Davdio
Down On One- Sarkodie
The Matter- Wiz Kid
Tonga- Joey B
Time Bomb – Samini Feat Wiz Kid
Personally- P Square
Limpopo- KCEE
Odo R2bees
Best In Me- Efya
Dance For Me- Sarkodie
Jomoblo- Flavour
Khona- Mafikzolo
Antenna- Fuse ODG
Burna Boy Tonight
Dancehall King- Shatta Wale
Sexy Mama- Iyanya Feat Wiz Kid
Al-Qaeda – Guru
Malo Nogede- Timaya
Gobe- Davdio
Mampi-Why
Valu Valu Dr. Jpse Charelomone
Touchin Body- J Martins
Walhaai- R2bees
Gasmilla -3 Points
HAS JACKIE APPIAH SACKED HER MANAGER?
Popular Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah seems to have parted ways with her long term friend and manager, Samira Yakubu.
It all started when the rumour mill stirred a wake that the two ladies were falling apart due to reasons they will not want the public to know. Amidst all the rumours, it is becoming clear that there seem to be a kind of bad blood between Jackie and Samira.
The pending beef became more glaring when, for the very first time, Jackie Appiah attended the Ghana Movie Awards without her manager, Samira. Instead, she came with a new set of people which included a new bodyguard.
According to our sources, Jackie was heard whispering to another colleague in the movie industry insinuating that she had grown from the ‘little girl’ Samira used to know.
Also we gathered that Samira in her own right is not really happy with Jackie’s new found love, Obodo. But in all this, whatever the future outcome will be, we shall inform you first.
On the night of the GMAs 2013, Jackie won two awards namely; Glitz Magazine Favorite Actress and A Performance by an Actress in a Leading
It all started when the rumour mill stirred a wake that the two ladies were falling apart due to reasons they will not want the public to know. Amidst all the rumours, it is becoming clear that there seem to be a kind of bad blood between Jackie and Samira.
The pending beef became more glaring when, for the very first time, Jackie Appiah attended the Ghana Movie Awards without her manager, Samira. Instead, she came with a new set of people which included a new bodyguard.
According to our sources, Jackie was heard whispering to another colleague in the movie industry insinuating that she had grown from the ‘little girl’ Samira used to know.
Also we gathered that Samira in her own right is not really happy with Jackie’s new found love, Obodo. But in all this, whatever the future outcome will be, we shall inform you first.
On the night of the GMAs 2013, Jackie won two awards namely; Glitz Magazine Favorite Actress and A Performance by an Actress in a Leading
YVONNE NELSON FEATURED ON U.S WEBSITE FOR BLEACHING
Yvonne Nelson is a Ghanaian actress,
model, film producer and entrepreneur. A former Miss Ghana contestant.
Yvonne shot to fame after a big screen role in “Princess Tyra”.
The Ghanaian actress has been featured on the list of 15 celebrities suspected to be bleaching their skin put together by a US website Atlanta Blackstar.
Although, Yvonne has constantly denied that she uses skin lightening products, the noticeable changes in her skin tone however doesn’t support her stand.
Other people on that list include dancehall singer Vybz Kartel, rapper Lil Kim, actress Halle Berry, singer Tamar Braxton, fashion icon Imam Abdulmajid, Michael Jackson and others.
The Ghanaian actress has been featured on the list of 15 celebrities suspected to be bleaching their skin put together by a US website Atlanta Blackstar.
Although, Yvonne has constantly denied that she uses skin lightening products, the noticeable changes in her skin tone however doesn’t support her stand.
Other people on that list include dancehall singer Vybz Kartel, rapper Lil Kim, actress Halle Berry, singer Tamar Braxton, fashion icon Imam Abdulmajid, Michael Jackson and others.
SHIRLEY NOT MY ENEMY – SAYS LEILA
Movie Director Leila Djansi has
stated that there is absolutely no bad blood whatsoever between herself
and her fellow award-winning filmmaker, Shirley Frimpong-Manso.
The two ladies are reputed as the best movie directors in the country and the competitive nature of the industry they find themselves has fueled speculations that they have some rivalry that has degenerated into enmity.
Indeed, though they are in the same industry they have never been spotted together until they were announced as co-winners for the Best Director Award category at the recent Ghana Movie Awards.
Both directors had to mount the stage to receive the award which was presented by renowned actress Akorfa Ejiene Asiedu.
Shirley, in receiving the award, announced she was privileged to be on stage with Leila while the ‘Northern Affair’ director also congratulated Shirley.
Media reports after the show described their gesture as a ‘melodrama reconciliation’ to bury the hatchet.
Leila, however, told NEWS-ONE that she had no issues with Shirley. She said they were not enemies and as such the issue about reconciliation was neither here nor there.
“We are not enemies. I don’t really understand why somebody will say that we are,” she added.
Leila has to her credit some very good films including the recently produced ‘Northern Affair’, ‘Sinking Sands’ and ‘Ties That Bind’.
Shirley also recently premiered her latest film, ‘Potomanto’. Some of her previous award-winning movies include ‘A Sting In A Tale’, ‘Life and Living It’, ‘6 Hours To Christmas’, ‘Adams Apple’ and ‘Checkmate’.
The two ladies are reputed as the best movie directors in the country and the competitive nature of the industry they find themselves has fueled speculations that they have some rivalry that has degenerated into enmity.
Indeed, though they are in the same industry they have never been spotted together until they were announced as co-winners for the Best Director Award category at the recent Ghana Movie Awards.
Both directors had to mount the stage to receive the award which was presented by renowned actress Akorfa Ejiene Asiedu.
Shirley, in receiving the award, announced she was privileged to be on stage with Leila while the ‘Northern Affair’ director also congratulated Shirley.
Media reports after the show described their gesture as a ‘melodrama reconciliation’ to bury the hatchet.
Leila, however, told NEWS-ONE that she had no issues with Shirley. She said they were not enemies and as such the issue about reconciliation was neither here nor there.
“We are not enemies. I don’t really understand why somebody will say that we are,” she added.
Leila has to her credit some very good films including the recently produced ‘Northern Affair’, ‘Sinking Sands’ and ‘Ties That Bind’.
Shirley also recently premiered her latest film, ‘Potomanto’. Some of her previous award-winning movies include ‘A Sting In A Tale’, ‘Life and Living It’, ‘6 Hours To Christmas’, ‘Adams Apple’ and ‘Checkmate’.
Wednesday, 1 January 2014
20 BIGGEST NEWS OF 2013!!!!
I have compiled 20 of some of the
biggest news in 2013. They include topics that were mostly written about
and some of the most read and searched articles in the year.
The Jim and Nadia romance
They are probably Africa’s biggest celebrity couple of the moment and although they are yet to come out officially, Jim Ikye and Nadia Buari gave us enough reasons to believe in their on and off romance. From their public appearances to their romantic getaways, and their subtle tweets at each other, I have a feeling we have even more to look out for, from the enigmatic couple, 2014.
All he wanted was her waist!
It started from ‘we are just friends’ and ended in a very public split which had Yvonne Nelson pouring out her feelings like a woman who had her heart broken for the first time. Hmm, we wondered if Iyanya promised her marriage but we found out that in spite of having a tattoo of the initials YN on his wrist, all Iyanya wanted was #tonga!
They’re dating… they’re not dating!
So after capturing Jackie Appiah and Bobby Olodo together at several public and private places, I decided to ask the question if they were dating and soon the whole of Africa had eyes on them. Well Jackie explained that she was just being a good host and nothing more. But there have even been rumours of marriage plans and reports suggest that Bobby had a lavish birthday party for Jackie recently. So are they dating or not?
Star crash!!!
The beautiful Nana Ama Mcbrown was involved in a near fatal car crash with her lover, Maxwell. But fortunately, she survived and seems to be enjoying life and love more than ever. Tema based rapper, Yaw Siki also survived a serious car crash which left him in intensive care for several weeks. Glad we didn’t lose either of them.
Here comes the bride!
Here’s another one that I got trending. Was it for fame? Was it a real? We will never know the truth but Harrina Alexander and her marriage certificate with John Dumelo got us speaking for a while and for some reason I have a feeling it is not over yet.
The ‘make out’!!!
Ghanaian Big Brother Africa rep Selly was labeled as being loose when she gave in to her hormones and got intimate with Nando in the BBA house. Well, she came out of it all saying she only made out with Nando but never got as far as having sex. Nando accused Selly of giving him and STD, which Selly threatened to sue him for. Anyway she seemed to have sailed through the mess quite well and is still together with her man, Praye Tiatia with hints of a wedding soon.
Finally we made it!!
Elikem Kumordzi made history for Ghana by becoming the first Ghanaian to reach the finals of the hit reality TV show, Big Brother Africa. He ultimately placed third and found himself a lover, Pokello from Zimbabwe. The Polikem romance continues to grow strong and the two have been shuttling between the two countries.
Honey, the kids are not mine!!
The story of how ex-footballer Odartey Lamptey found out his three kids with his wife were not his biological kids was certainly a shocker and one of the biggest news of the year. But how and why it happened, we are still waiting to find out.
Trouble after death
The death of Buk Bak member, Ronnie Coches was sudden but nothing could prepare us for the scandal that followed his death. Several women came out to claim he was married to them or that they had kids with him. He is expected to be buried middle of January. May his soul rest in peace! We also sadly lost legends like Seth Frimpong, Professor Awoonor and Dr Paa Bobo.
Playa no more!
4×4 member, Captain Planet finally made his long standing romance with Vodafone Ghana Chief Marketing Officer, Uche Ofodile public and proposed marriage to her on her birthday. He also mentioned Uche’s name in the 4×4 hit single, ‘Anadwo ye da’. Looks like an end to the playa days for one of Ghana’s known ladies’ man.
Shooting for history!!
In the 63-year history of Ghana participating in the Miss World pageant, we came so close to snatching the crown when Miss Ghana 2012, Caranzar Naa Okailey Shooter placed third in the global beauty pageant.
Weed or no weed?
Was it marijuana? Was it an electronic cigarette? The Chris Brown concert will not be forgotten in a rush as I started the conversation which got the world talking. Chris, who is not shy of smoking weed, has come out to say it wasn’t really marijuana so I believe it was just an act.
The shoplifting scandal
The Emelia Brobbey’s alleged shoplifting scandal in the UK was surely a story that kept coming up over and over again. She however denied the incident, explaining how the bracelet fell into a pram when she was shopping. Like they say, “you and I were not there!!!”
One Direction in the wrong direction
UK boy-band, One Direction during a visit to Ghana felt like Accra was a village in spite of checking into world class hotels. One of them tweeted about the slums and poverty in Ghana. According to Wanlov, Lydia Forson and Ama K. Abebrese, the boys should have focused on the positives and not the negatives and consequently slammed and lambasted them, catching the attention of the world media. And yes, I was first to report on the groups visit to Ghana.
The schlong
So wanlov showed his manhood to TV host, Delay during a live taping of the Delay Show and we thought we had seen it all. Well, apparently the schlong was not looking its best because of the air condition in the studio so Wanlov gave us another look when a picture of him and Mensa naked in the woods hit the internet. Hopefully that’s the last we see of his nutty bits.
The Big arrests
It was a year of ‘celebrity arrests’ as rapper, Deeba and actor Agya Koo got on the wrong side of the law. Agya Koo was arrested for VISA fraud by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). He later settled the people who he had allegedly duped and even promised to shoot a movie with the story. Deeba was arrested for defiling his 8-year old step daughter in the UK. Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas was involved in the famous arrest.
The big slap
The brewing feud between Wanlov and Blakk Rasta on social media was taken to a new height when Blakk Rasta physically slapped Wanlov at the premises of Joy FM during an unavoidable encounter. Wanlov made a police statement on the incident and Blakk Rasta apologized for his actions saying he had been pushed to his limits as his mother was insulted in the brouhaha. Did they finally settle their differences? Only time will tell.
The Sark wahala
Sarkodie successfully launched his Sark clothing line and shop in 2013, and after trending on twitter due to the high price tag on his fashion items, Sarkodie was soon hit with copyright issues as the designer of the Sark logo, felt hard done by Sarkodie and his team. The designer has since filed a writ against Sarkodie and his business development team… we await the outcome.
The Big sweep
After years of ‘fighting’ Charter House, organizers of the Ghana Music Awards, R2bees topped the 2013 GMAs, winning awards including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year. There truly is time for everything.
Meet the Essiens
After years of staying quiet on their alleged romance, Akosua Puni and Micheal Essien finally announced their marriage in a subtle manner. Akosua Puni was addressed as Mrs Akosua Essien at Michael Essien’s grand charity event in Accra. Rumours have it that Akosua is expecting her third child with Essien.
The Jim and Nadia romance
They are probably Africa’s biggest celebrity couple of the moment and although they are yet to come out officially, Jim Ikye and Nadia Buari gave us enough reasons to believe in their on and off romance. From their public appearances to their romantic getaways, and their subtle tweets at each other, I have a feeling we have even more to look out for, from the enigmatic couple, 2014.
All he wanted was her waist!
It started from ‘we are just friends’ and ended in a very public split which had Yvonne Nelson pouring out her feelings like a woman who had her heart broken for the first time. Hmm, we wondered if Iyanya promised her marriage but we found out that in spite of having a tattoo of the initials YN on his wrist, all Iyanya wanted was #tonga!
They’re dating… they’re not dating!
So after capturing Jackie Appiah and Bobby Olodo together at several public and private places, I decided to ask the question if they were dating and soon the whole of Africa had eyes on them. Well Jackie explained that she was just being a good host and nothing more. But there have even been rumours of marriage plans and reports suggest that Bobby had a lavish birthday party for Jackie recently. So are they dating or not?
Star crash!!!
The beautiful Nana Ama Mcbrown was involved in a near fatal car crash with her lover, Maxwell. But fortunately, she survived and seems to be enjoying life and love more than ever. Tema based rapper, Yaw Siki also survived a serious car crash which left him in intensive care for several weeks. Glad we didn’t lose either of them.
Here comes the bride!
Here’s another one that I got trending. Was it for fame? Was it a real? We will never know the truth but Harrina Alexander and her marriage certificate with John Dumelo got us speaking for a while and for some reason I have a feeling it is not over yet.
The ‘make out’!!!
Ghanaian Big Brother Africa rep Selly was labeled as being loose when she gave in to her hormones and got intimate with Nando in the BBA house. Well, she came out of it all saying she only made out with Nando but never got as far as having sex. Nando accused Selly of giving him and STD, which Selly threatened to sue him for. Anyway she seemed to have sailed through the mess quite well and is still together with her man, Praye Tiatia with hints of a wedding soon.
Finally we made it!!
Elikem Kumordzi made history for Ghana by becoming the first Ghanaian to reach the finals of the hit reality TV show, Big Brother Africa. He ultimately placed third and found himself a lover, Pokello from Zimbabwe. The Polikem romance continues to grow strong and the two have been shuttling between the two countries.
Honey, the kids are not mine!!
The story of how ex-footballer Odartey Lamptey found out his three kids with his wife were not his biological kids was certainly a shocker and one of the biggest news of the year. But how and why it happened, we are still waiting to find out.
Trouble after death
The death of Buk Bak member, Ronnie Coches was sudden but nothing could prepare us for the scandal that followed his death. Several women came out to claim he was married to them or that they had kids with him. He is expected to be buried middle of January. May his soul rest in peace! We also sadly lost legends like Seth Frimpong, Professor Awoonor and Dr Paa Bobo.
Playa no more!
4×4 member, Captain Planet finally made his long standing romance with Vodafone Ghana Chief Marketing Officer, Uche Ofodile public and proposed marriage to her on her birthday. He also mentioned Uche’s name in the 4×4 hit single, ‘Anadwo ye da’. Looks like an end to the playa days for one of Ghana’s known ladies’ man.
Shooting for history!!
In the 63-year history of Ghana participating in the Miss World pageant, we came so close to snatching the crown when Miss Ghana 2012, Caranzar Naa Okailey Shooter placed third in the global beauty pageant.
Weed or no weed?
Was it marijuana? Was it an electronic cigarette? The Chris Brown concert will not be forgotten in a rush as I started the conversation which got the world talking. Chris, who is not shy of smoking weed, has come out to say it wasn’t really marijuana so I believe it was just an act.
The shoplifting scandal
The Emelia Brobbey’s alleged shoplifting scandal in the UK was surely a story that kept coming up over and over again. She however denied the incident, explaining how the bracelet fell into a pram when she was shopping. Like they say, “you and I were not there!!!”
One Direction in the wrong direction
UK boy-band, One Direction during a visit to Ghana felt like Accra was a village in spite of checking into world class hotels. One of them tweeted about the slums and poverty in Ghana. According to Wanlov, Lydia Forson and Ama K. Abebrese, the boys should have focused on the positives and not the negatives and consequently slammed and lambasted them, catching the attention of the world media. And yes, I was first to report on the groups visit to Ghana.
The schlong
So wanlov showed his manhood to TV host, Delay during a live taping of the Delay Show and we thought we had seen it all. Well, apparently the schlong was not looking its best because of the air condition in the studio so Wanlov gave us another look when a picture of him and Mensa naked in the woods hit the internet. Hopefully that’s the last we see of his nutty bits.
The Big arrests
It was a year of ‘celebrity arrests’ as rapper, Deeba and actor Agya Koo got on the wrong side of the law. Agya Koo was arrested for VISA fraud by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). He later settled the people who he had allegedly duped and even promised to shoot a movie with the story. Deeba was arrested for defiling his 8-year old step daughter in the UK. Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas was involved in the famous arrest.
The big slap
The brewing feud between Wanlov and Blakk Rasta on social media was taken to a new height when Blakk Rasta physically slapped Wanlov at the premises of Joy FM during an unavoidable encounter. Wanlov made a police statement on the incident and Blakk Rasta apologized for his actions saying he had been pushed to his limits as his mother was insulted in the brouhaha. Did they finally settle their differences? Only time will tell.
The Sark wahala
Sarkodie successfully launched his Sark clothing line and shop in 2013, and after trending on twitter due to the high price tag on his fashion items, Sarkodie was soon hit with copyright issues as the designer of the Sark logo, felt hard done by Sarkodie and his team. The designer has since filed a writ against Sarkodie and his business development team… we await the outcome.
The Big sweep
After years of ‘fighting’ Charter House, organizers of the Ghana Music Awards, R2bees topped the 2013 GMAs, winning awards including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year. There truly is time for everything.
Meet the Essiens
After years of staying quiet on their alleged romance, Akosua Puni and Micheal Essien finally announced their marriage in a subtle manner. Akosua Puni was addressed as Mrs Akosua Essien at Michael Essien’s grand charity event in Accra. Rumours have it that Akosua is expecting her third child with Essien.
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