"MY BEEF WITH LORD KENYA WAS PURELY HYPE"

Celebrated Hiplife artiste Kwabena Otchere Darko aka Obrafour has revealed that the seemingly beef between himself and Lord Kenya in 2007 was purely hype.

Both artistes claimed they owned the title, 'Heavyweight Champion'?

He made this revelation in an interview with Dr. Pounds on Pluzz FM over the weekend.

Obrafour, who has been ruled as one of the best rappers in Ghana’s music history said both himself and Abraham Philip Akpor Kenya aka Lord Kenya took advantage of the situation to hype their brands.

“It was purely hype; we did it for the sake of the game with no buts, it was all hype,” he said.
He also stated that they are good friends and have always remained good friends ever since the public sparked the hypothetical beef.

The 'Pae muka' rapper, who just released his latest single, titled Odasani, featuring the lyrically upright Manifest, said he featured Manifest because he is deep.

“I respect Manifest; He is deep. I was overwhelmed with what he came up with,” he said.
Obrafour, whose lyrical dexterity hasn’t changed hinted of his upcoming album 'Obrafoforo', is due to be released in March 2015.

"I DIDN’T HAVE MONEY TO ORGANIZE MY SHOW"

It is quite surprising to have a maiden event score such high marks, win accolades and plaudits from critics and still lack the necessary sponsorship to have a follow-up while, the many mediocre shows get support every year.

That is what happened to one of the best shows ever to have been staged in Ghana, ‘Mr. Versatile Show’ in the Ghanaian entertainment industry, which was staged in 2012 and received such glowing reviews, topping the list at the best-organized event that year.

Expectations were high that a follow-up to the very successful event will be showcased in 2013 considering the rave reviews it garnered the previous year, but to the consternation and disappointment of many, the show failed to hold.

Okyeame Kwame has disclosed the circumstances that prevented the critically-acclaimed show from at staging last year and assured Ghanaians of the show’s comeback in the next few months.

According to the venerated rapper, who spoke on ‘Flex on Pluzz’ on Pluzz FM; his firm could not get the needed sponsorship to ensure that production of the show materialized.

He also attributed the no-show to the General Election Petition that had the whole country on lockdown for months in 2013.

“Last year, we could not get half of the sponsorship we got the first time to do the show and I didn’t have money personally to support whatever we had in order for the show to be organized,” he stated.

The ‘Try Another Time’ singer has assured the many followers of the event that, enough sponsorship has been accumulated to ensure that the show comes off in November, this year.

“This year, we want to stage the show 4 times on two different times, 2-4pm and 8-10pm. This is to help spread the cost of production and for us to make a profit as well,” he confirmed.

‘Mr. Versatile Show’ is a musical show laden with comedy and satire that was produced by Okyeame Kwame’s One Mic’ Entertainment that contracted Rover man and Prof. Yartey for the acting and choreography skills for the show.

MERCY ASIEDU SET TO LAUNCH DEBUT ALBUM ON OCT 26

Come Sunday, October 26, one of Ghana’s seasoned actress and gospel musician, Mercy Asiedu, will stage a live musical performance to thrill music fans with her maiden album titled ‘Eye Adwene Kyere’ at the Christ Apostolic Church behind the Sugar Hill Hotel in Kumasi at 1:30 pm.

The album, which is a unique mix of neatly-arranged lyrics with sensational and inspirational rhythms, has distinctive features in terms of arrangement, beat and style; a new dimension in our current gospel dispensation.

According to Mercy Asiedu, the album launch is expected to attract a large number of personalities from some corporate institutions, Christian leaders, stakeholders in both the music and movie industries as well as her fans.

The event, organized by John Mensah Sarpong (JMS) Music Production, would witness historic performances by some known gospel music icons from Accra and Kumasi.

The organizers told BEATWAVES that the launch is going to be the biggest, and would also bring together families, individuals and lovers of gospel music to celebrate Mercy Asiedu.

The management of JMS Music Production had disclosed that a world class entertainment would be dished out to the special guests who would be coming from all corners of the country to grace the album launch.

The launch promises to be nothing but a day of quality live music performance and excitement.

I’M READY FOR LAL BALL - NACY

He has graced the platforms of all Legends and Legacy (LAL) Ball events since its inception in 2011 and this year, gospel artiste and sound engineer, Nacy, will once again perform at the event which will come off at the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, November 1.

The artiste, who is the leader of the gospel group, No Tribe, would be on the bill this year to celebrate one of Africa’s biggest music icons, Mister Music Man, Kojo Antwi.

In an interview with Showbiz on Tuesday, Nacy, disclosed that he felt honoured to have been selected for every edition of the LAL Ball and he attributed his inclusion this year to the passion he has for doing music.

“The principle I have in life is that whatever you do, you have to do it right and with the help of the Lord, you will find favour,” he said.

Nacy praised organizers of the LAL Ball, Imajin Advertising; for their initiative in honoring Ghanaian musicians who have distinguished themselves as legends in the industry and have worked tirelessly to pave the way for the younger generation.

“Some musicians work all their lives but have nothing to show for it, and this is very unfortunate. This is the reason I feel the initiative by the organizers is a laudable one and should be supported so that it continues for years to come. It is my dream that one day; I will also be honored as a legend,” he said.

Nacy promised patrons of the LAL Ball an excellent performance and assured them that he would give them nothing but the best on the night.

No Tribe held an executive launch of their latest album, 'One God', at the GS Plaza at the Golf House in Accra last Sunday and for Nacy, the album is a 'blessing for the children of God'.

Altar and Three are their previous albums.

‘I GOT MY BIG BOOBS FROM MY MUM’ - ACTRESS YVONNE OKORO’ (PHOTO)

Nigerian born Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Okoro who caused controversy at the 2012 African Movie Academy Award when she stepped out wearing a revealing dress has revealed she got her big boobs from her mother.

The actress recently posted a picture of herself and her mum with the caption, ‘Now u kn where all those boobs come 4frm. Luvumummy’.

The ‘Contract’ star even joked about getting a bra for her unborn daughter, ‘bought my daughter a DD bra tho she’s nt born yet’.

‘I WON’T QUIT MY TAXI DRIVING’ - MUSICIAN

Highlife musician, Kumi Guitar, has stated that unless his management directs him to stop commercial driving, he has no intention of giving up his profession as a Taxi driver.

Nana Yaw Kumi, his official name, has worked as a commercial cab driver for years now and believes it is one of the reasons his fans like him.

“I do not feel discouraged at all that I still drive a Taxi. I feel my Taxi driving is part of the reasons Ghanaians like me. It was through the Taxi driving that I met my boss, Mark Okraku Mantey. The Taxi also feeds me at some point as well. Until my management says I have reached a point in my career where I should stop driving a Taxi, I won’t stop driving my Taxi,” the ‘Break Into Two’ singer stated.

Kumi, who is currently managed by Mark Okraku Mantey, Chief Executive of Slip Music, disclosed that since he came into the limelight, there has been some instances where passengers get into his Taxi, negotiate the fares with him and later realise he is the musician they have been listening to.

“My Taxi is at the workshop being fixed and it will be back on the road soon. But I have had the experience, like twice, where passengers sit in my car and then later recognize me. I believe that by driving a Taxi I am indirectly working for Ghanaians,” he said.

He is currently working to finalize his album which is expected to be released later in the year.

“Currently, I’m in the studio working on two songs for the completion of my album. My boss, Mark Okraku Mantey, also has all the plans. If God permits, we will release some videos to go with it as well. Then Kumi Guitar will be unveiled as an artiste,” he added.

SHATTA WALE ABSENT...COURT GRANTS INTERLOCUTORY INJUNCTION AGAINST HIM

An Accra Fast Track High Court on Monday October 20, 2014 sat to hear the case involving owner of event Management Company, Charterhouse and its CEO Mr. Iyiola Ayoade and self-acclaimed Dancehall King, Shatta Wale real name Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr.

Peacefmonline.com’s correspondent reports that counsel for both parties were present but the “Enter the net” hit maker was nowhere to be found in court.

According to the report, Shatta Wale was represented in court by his father Mr. Mensah and his Manager Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson aka Bulldog.

On 2nd October 2014, Charterhouse sued Shatta Wale for defamation seeking damages of GH¢10million.

This was after the self-acclaimed Dancehall King, in his usual brazen approach, accused the events company and its CEO, Iyiola Ayoade, of being corrupt and "foolish" in the videos, warning them to stop denying musicians from other regions of Ghana the needed recognition.

The two plaintiffs, Charterhouse and its CEO want the court to declare that the musician defamed them in the series of videos.

They are asking for “an unqualified apology and retraction of each of the four separate videos with the approval by the plaintiffs prior to the recording and uploading” to his Facebook page and to remain on his page for one month within a week of the judgment.

Again the plaintiffs want the court to compel Shatta Wale to send the four videos in which he renders apologies to the plaintiffs to “all media houses and online publications that have aired the defamatory videos complained of and ensure that same and/or published at his own expense” within a week of the judgment.

The plaintiffs are also seeking for an “order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendant, his agents, manager(s), privies and assigns or any person through him and howsoever described from making and/or repeating the defamatory statements or similar statements in the nature of the ones complained in the video recordings.”

When the court sat on the case on Monday, it lasted barely 45 minutes with the two plaintiffs winning an interlocutory injunction against Shatta Wale.

This means Shatta Wale and all his associates dare not release anything against Charterhouse or anybody affiliated with Charterhouse be it in writing in social media, in music, Radio, TV, video or through any other form of communication or publication.

In the main case of defamation, Shatta Wale’s lawyer pleaded with the court extensively for an out of court settlement and asked for one month within which they believe by then the case might have been settled amicably between the two parties, but Lawyer for Charterhouse and Mr. Ayoade, Lawyer Egbert Faibelle said one month was too long for a possible out of court settlement so the court agreed to a two-week time-table after which if both parties are not able to settle the case out of court, the case would be recalled.

The case has therefore been adjourned to Monday November 3, 2014.

Peacefmonline.com is also reliably informed that even before Monday’s court hearing, counsel for Shatta Wale had on the quiet, written an official letter to Charterhouse and Mr. Ayoade for an out of court settlement, but Charterhouse have not given any response yet.

We are also informed by sources from within Charterhouse that several individuals, corporate bodies and some prominent associations in the entertainment industry have pleaded on behalf of Shatta Wale to Charterhouse and Mr. Ayoade to forgive the dancehall artiste and settle the issue out of court.

Public Relations Officer for Charterhouse, George Quaye confirmed to Peacefmonline.com that there have been calls from several quarters, including some from very prominent people including politicians, Chiefs, Men of God and people from the entertainment industry apologizing on Shatta Wale’s behalf and calling for a truce.

He also confirmed that indeed Shatta Wale’s lawyers have written an official letter asking for an out of court settlement adding that Charterhouse has not officially replied to the letter yet.

Asked if Charterhouse will possibly consider an out of court settlement as pressure continues to mount on them to do so, George Quaye said that the decision is beyond him assuring that immediately any decision is made, he will mwould make known.