EL to land an international deal this year?

Having a good record deal is the topmost dream of most musicians in Ghana and Africa as a whole. This is because they do not gain much from album sales that - is if they want to make a living from making music.

Playing shows is also another venture where musicians make some money. But not all of them get the chance to be on such platforms.

This makes gaining a world record deal one of their main priorities which they work hard at. Musicians in Africa who have benefited from such huge record deals are Jon Gremain whose deal got terminated just last year, Dbanj, P Square and a whole lot more.

One main musician who has gained the attention of music listeners in the world and could be on his way in signing a world record deal this year is Elome Adablah popularly known as EL. Undisputedly, EL is one of the versatile musicians Ghana has ever had. He is a rapper, a singer and a beat producer as well.

He is the one behind hit songs like “Obuu Mo”, “Kaalu”, "One Ghana for Your Pocket" and a whole lot of hit tracks.

Now the question is, comparing EL to the other musicians in Africa who have struck good record deals with record labels worldwide, could he be on his way in signing such a world record deal?

Because previewing the kind of work he has been doing since the release of his first single, good music videos, good management, good branding and most of all his talent, he is no different from the musicians who have gained such recognition (P Square, Davido, Wizkid, etc). So if the above qualities are conceded in signing a record deal, then there is no argument EL is on his way to sign a world record deal.

Even though the music world has not seen the other sides of EL lately, aside sticking to the Azonto movement, it still doesn’t narrow his chance on being on track to sign a world record deal this year. As we all have lived to see, language is never a barrier in selling outside Africa.

So we just hoping his talent and hard work will land him a deal with an international company this year. Since our brothers from Nigeria for the past years have had good history from such deals are equally good as him.

Some ladies have threatened to kill themselves because of me – Kojo Nkansah

Kumasi based actor, Lil Wayne aka Kojo Nkansah may have gained popularity as Ghana’s most ugly actor when he started his acting career but now, he claims “a lot of single women are bent on attracting my attention but I keep telling them I am engaged.

“Some have even threatened to kill themselves if I don’t accept their proposal” Lil Wayne told Showbiz last Thursday.

According to the 26 year- old actor who is known for movies such as Azonto Ghost, Sika Kasa, Bosam Bofo, Mogya Kronkron, Obaa Nti and Agye Nyame Ba Mu, he sometimes feel bad about the situation but there is nothing he can do since he is engaged to his sweetheart, Patricia Afriyie and plans to marry her soon.

Lil Wayne said he would sometimes have to call his girlfriend on phone in front of the women expressing love to him to prove that he wasn’t lying when he said he was in a relationship.

He described his girlfriend, Patricia as a sweet lady who has been by him for close to five years when he was nobody.

“Some celebrities will easily forget about their girlfriends they have toiled with when they became famous, but I will not do that for anything because she has helped me a lot. I know if I was nobody, the ladies who are willing to date me now will probably not accept me if I wanted to date them”, Lil Wayne said.

He stated that he didn’t want to take advantage of any lady because he is now famous, “ I know a lot of celebrities who go running after different ladies when the cash starts coming but I am comfortable with who I am dating now and never have I thought of breaking up with her”.

Although he has earned the attention of many Ghanaians with his witty words and good acting, Lil Wayne claims his best is yet to come.

According to him, he is always learning new things and tries to improve upon what he’s done previously.

He said “I don’t allow stardom to get into my head; I rather keep calm and learn from others because I know where I am coming from. I have really gone through a lot before getting here and if I am making it today, I believe the best thing is to learn more and be on top for a very long time”.

Talking about how he entered into movies, Lil Wayne a former student of Methodist Primary JSS in Kumasi said he wasn’t a brilliant student in class but won many awards for his drama group in school because he was very funny.

He said his friends had always advised him to go into movies and when he had a chance during an audition he did his best and that was it.

“I was very nervous seeing Agya Koo, Nana Ama McBrown, Kyeiwaa, Emelia Brobbey and Mercy Asiedu the first time on set but because I was doing plays at school, it wasn’t much of a problem for me acting alongside the big names”.

Born to Mr. Kojo Nkansah and Miss Adwoa Offei in Kumasi, Lil Wayne said a lot of people have invited him to grace their functions but couldn’t make it because he is the indoor type.

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Names Of 10 Cardinal Contenders ( Who Wins It)

The Catholic church was thrown into turmoil yesterday after Pope Benedict XVI made the shock decision to quit the papacy because of his deteriorating health and within minutes of Pope Benedict's announcement, speculation was rife about who would replace him.

There are several papal contenders in the wings, but no obvious front-runner...lets take a look at  10 of those in contention, their odds and some of their strongly held beliefs....

 Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, 64

Country: Ghana Cardinal in the Ghanaian Catholic Church

Elevated to cardlinalate by Pope John Paul II

Significant views: Would like to see a black pope. Believes condoms should be used in marriage if one partner is infected with Aids.

 Cardinal Marc Ouellet, 68

Country: Canada

Elevated to the cardinalate by Pope John Paul II

Significant views: Belief that abortion is unjustifiable, even in cases of rape

 Cardinal Francis Arinze, 80

Country: Nigeria

Elevated to cardlinalate by Pope John Paul II

Significant views: Extreme conservatism on birth control and abortion

Cardinal Angelo Scola, 71

Country: Italy

Elevated to become Archbishop of Milan by Benedict XVI

Significant views: Wants to work more closely with Islam and support Christians in the Middle East

 Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, 70

Country: Honduras

Elevated to cardinalate by Pope John Paul II

Significant views: A moderate but is anti-abortion and criticised Ricky Martin for using a surrogate mother 

 Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, 78

Country: Italy

Elevated to cardinalate by Pope John Paul II

Significant views: Blamed homosexual infiltration of the clergy for Catholic child sex scandals

Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, 70

Country: Italy

Elevated to cardinalate by Pope Benedict XVI

Significant views: Strongly against abortion and expressed anger towards same-sex unions

 Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 77

Country: Argentina

Elevated to cardinalate by John Paul II

Significant views: Against abortion and euthanasia, is against same-sex marriage but calls for respect of gay people. Washed the feet of 12 Aids patients in 2001.

 Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, 69

Country: Argentina

Elevated to cardinalate by Benedict XVI

Significant views: Said Christians in Iraq under Saddam Hussein were more free than they are now

Cardinal Christoph von Schonborn, 68

Country: Austria

Elevated to cardinalate by John Paul II

Significant views: Said use of a condom by an Aids sufferer could be seen as a 'lesser evil'.

Actress Juliet Ibrahim Takes Her Music Career Serious

Actress Juliet Ibrahim Safo seems to be serious about her mission to conquer Ghana’s music scene and beyond.

Following in the footsteps of Genevieve Nnaji, Stella Damasus, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and the controversial Tonto Dikeh, Juliet has released a single titled ‘Celebration.’

The song features fast rising dancehall artiste Jupita and was produced by Sammie Blac. Juliet has promised to consider her music talent as a major priority and is working on three other singles with the ‘Bayla Boys’ (R2Bees) and Nana Ama McBrown.

Singing at family gatherings and at church at age six, Juliet’s Sunday school teacher, Mrs. Danielle Dialllo expressed her surprise when she first saw Juliet in a movie.

“Juliet has being singing since childhood and I understand the delay because she has a scale of preference; so for me, I’m not surprised at all,” Juliet’s mother revealed. On January 1, 2013, sexy Juliet was named among the top 10 influential female celebrities in Africa for the year 2012.

Being the only Ghanaian on the list, Juliet Ibrahim and Omotola Jalade (Nigerian) are the only actresses believed to have impacted positively on the society in 2012.

The year seems to have started well for the actress as she tweeted, “it’s just the beginning…” Barely a week ago, Juliet’s name popped up in the compilation of the Highest Paid and Influential Actresses in Ghana.

“The greatest joy of every celebrity is to be honoured therefore I thank God for this recognition and I dedicate it to my team for the hard work,” Juliet said. Presently, the Face of Ghana Movie 2011 is on set shooting her first production as the executive producer under her nickname; ‘Jewelz’ Production.

Nana Ama McBrown crash was murder plot

"News-One" has gathered from sources close to Nana Ama McBrown that the car crash which almost claimed her life last week could have been an assassination attempt possibly because of Maxwell, her reported lover boy.

“Nana Ama is very famous and has made so many enemies consciously or unconsciously. Maxwell is gradually growing in the industry and has made some many enemies. We believe strongly that some hit men were hired to take them out,” a source close to McBrown told News-One.

“Anybody can be a suspect for assassination attempt, even me. It could be an angry ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend trying to settle a score with them,” another source revealed to News-One.

Popular actress Nana Ama was in a black Range Rover with her lover Maxwell Mensah around 2am on the George Walker Bush Motorway, last Wednesday, heading towards their residence at Mallam, when the ill-fated incident happened.

Upon approaching the Lapaz traffic lights which were then blinking amber, a vehicle from nowhere rammed into their Range Rover. They were rushed to the 37 Military Hospital whilst unconscious and the actress was immediately whisked to the Intensive Care Unit.

Maxwell also suffered a fractured arm. News-One can confirm that Maxwell Mensah has dated several female celebrities in the industry, with sexy saucy singer Mzbel being one of his conquests. Though not proven beyond doubt, names like actress Vicky Zugah and singer Diamond have also been linked to him.

Nana Ama has also dated a few top shots in Ghana including Okyeame Kwame and Nana Wiafe Akenteng, a Chief. She was also linked to actor Omar Sherif but she has denied that link.

Publicist for Nana Ama McBrown, said the actress was currently on admission at the Yaa Asantewa War (F2) of the 37 Military Hospital and responding to treatment. She has a P.O.P on her right arm because she dislocated a bone on that arm.

Meanwhile, the Tesano Police says they are investigating circumstances that led to the near fatal accident involving the actress and her lover.

DSP Ernest Acheampong, the Tesano Divisional MTTU Commander, said because of the conflicting accounts of the incident by the persons involved, the police were conducting further investigations to ascertain the true cause of the accident.

I Dont Know Where I am Going With My Music - Musician

Yaw Siki, a Ghanaian rapper says he does not know where he is going with his music. As far as he is concerned, he just wants to keep going up and up with no definite destination in sight.

He was with Kwame Poku (DJ Scientific) on the brunch tyme on Focus 94.3 in Kumasi. He was in Kumasi on “Private business” and decided to “bless” his fans on KNUST based Focus FM.

The sololoti man free-styled on several beats and answered intriguing questions about his life and music from DJ Scientific.

Isaac Okine as he is known is real life complained that there are inadequate structures in place to ensure that musicians in Ghana enjoyed maximum returns on their work. He revealed that as it stands, it is difficult to make a living solely on music. He believes the music industry in Ghana needs more investors on all fronts.

The young man who has been doing music professionally for about five years now was also full of praise for colleague rapper, Sarkodie. He says Sarkodie has indeed been a great source of help and motivation to the upcoming musicians resident in Tema, agreeing to do collaborations with them and drawing them into his tours and other music programmes.