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Mobil phone giant Samsung Africa pulled out a remarkable and entertaining product launch on Thursday to outdoor its latest Note product line, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, in Cape Town, South Africa. The Note 3 was announced along with a new and refreshing Samsung device called Samsung Galaxy Gear and a customer service system which among other refreshing services would replace mobile devices for customers should they be damaged. The Gear is a perfect companion device that comes in the form of a wrist watch to further integrate the Samsung Galaxy experience. It combines smart device connectivity, tailored technological features, and stylish design as a single premium accessory. “The Galaxy Gear will notify users and give them quick previews of incoming texts, emails and more coming from Galaxy Note 3. It will provide a range of other valuable features and commands that extend the Galaxy Note 3 experience. When an incoming message requires more than a quick glance, users can si...

Tuvi James  Ghanaian born South African actor Michael Darlington Seddoh has wrapped the shoot of a new movie titled ‘Crushed’, also featuring Nollywood fine boy Tuvi James. The production is by Media Africa Studio in South Africa and anticipated to get the attention of the African continent. Michael Darlington Seddoh

Yvonne Okoro Popular and influential Ghanaian actress Yvonne Okoro has cemented a deal to appear in a

Yvonne Nelson Star actress Yvonne Nelson has returned on the set of Venus Films. Yvonne and CEO Abdul Salam had a long-standing popular relationship. She last shot for his production in the controversial movie titled, 3some, alongside Yvonne Okoro, James Gardner and Kalsoum Sinare. The self-acclaimed ‘best legs’ actress in Ghana was spotted on Abdul Salam’s set over the weekend after almost a year and a half. Meanwhile, her return is likely to spark other issues after grapevine info says Jackie Appiah is also on the same set. The two ladies, as speculated in the past, don't see eye-to-eye though Yvonne had denied that in an interview with Peace Fm’s Entertainment Review, last year. For reasons best known to producers, the two have not been paired in a movie in a long time. They last acted far apart each other in the award-winning movie, 4play Reloaded.

Leila Djansi on And There Was You set Nana Akua Addo Ghanaian movie director Leila Djansi seems to be enthusiastic about upcoming Ghanaian film, Nkuli (The Masked), which is themed on the deadly disease, HIV/Aids, and its effects in Africa.  After seeing the film’s trailer yesterday, the director, who is expected in Ghana sometime this year for her next production said, “Nice, I will like to see this film and know how the story is structured.” Nkuli (The Masked) is the first Ghanaian movie to treat the issues of HIV/Aids as its theme, this year. Unconfirmed reports say the Ghana AIDS Commission is one of the sponsors of the film, which is produced by actress Nana Akua Addo. Nkuli (The Masked) tells the story of a young Nkuli (played by Nana Akua Addo) and her two siblings, Kwame (played by James Gardner) and Gye Nyame (played by Lisa Asor Awuku), who had to face the harsh realities of life after the untimely death of their parents. They found themselves in the care of a wi...

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Yvonne Okoro Celebrated Ghanaian actress Yvonne Okoro will be launching a playground she has built for underprivileged children at the Dzorwulu Special School in Accra.

Rickytan born Eric Richard Krama is a musician from Nigeria’s River State with a lot of potentials to compete other cross over artistes in Nigeria and beyond. He started music in 2008 but decided to work more on his lines. He made a comeback with his first single titled, Lamba, produced by young hit maker, Flame Jay (@iam_flamejay) -Download: http://www.hulkshare.com/f24s81gfb11c The Lamba master as his friends call him, Rickytan is managed by Nigeria’s Craft Men Body Entertainment. Critics think he has shown some lyrical maturity on the new song. Video for the song is ready and is expected to be out on September 24 2013. He can be followed on twitter @iam_rickytan.

Kisa Ghanaian actress, Kisa has decided to reveal a bit of her sexy curves in her new hot photos available to NEWS-ONE. The beautiful actress was half-naked and reports say the photos have started creating some problems in her home. Kisa, also a musician and producer, was topless in some of the photos, though she used her hands to cover her attractive and tempting breasts. With the latest photos, Kisa, who is currently tagged as a discovery actress from the Selassie Ibrahim-produced ‘Miser’ series, joins the league of most daring actresses on the African continent. She has the obvious potential of going to the extreme in the future in the area of oozing some really crazy sexiness. Kisa is described as a Ghanaian singer, song writer, actress and also producer. She had worked behind the scene for some years before deciding to face the cameras. She is currently playing the role of Zenabu in the ‘Miser’ series which airs on Wednesdays on GTV at 8: 30pm. ‘The Miser’ is directed by aw...

Nana Akua Addo Unconfirmed reports say the Ghana AIDS Commission has a hand in the production of upcoming Ghanaian movie, Nkuli (The Masked), which treats the issue of HIV/AIDS as its main theme.

Nigeria’s Burna Boy will be giving his Ghanaian fans a “Burna Boy experience” this weekend, as he arrives in Ghana as part of a three-event party in Accra and Takoradi. Burna Boy The event is part of Burna Boy’s album launch and will kick off inside Club Invasion on Friday September 20.

DJ Neptune Nigeria’s ever-blazing DJ Neptune aka ‘Mr. Shutdown the Party’ is on a mission to entertain his fan base and music lovers with his new dance mix tape series tagged, My Birthday Mix (MBM) .  The artiste and Disc Jockey will be a year older on September 25, and as a Libra by star, the generous DJ Neptune has decided to share the party mood with music lovers and fans across the globe by releasing t en different mix-tapes from his Mix tape catalogue. Music lovers are sure to equip their music play list with fresh mixes from their favorite DJ as he takes the party from his studios to their doorsteps. His one-hour ‘ My Birthday Mix, with one of Nigeria’s finest artistes, Mr. Timaya, was released days ago and NEWS-ONE has a copy.

Eddie Nartey and Bianca  Ghanaian actor Eddie Nartey says he is surprised one of his best pals and fellow actor, Prince David Osei is one of the people spreading rumours that he is dating his new manager.

John Dumelo Actor John Dumelo says he will drastically deal with persons using social networks; Facebook and Twitter to fraudulently raise funds on his behalf. The Baby Thief actor who has already suffered negative publicity this year seemed really angry about the latest scam saga trailing him.    He however did not make public the method with which the scammers are using on Facebook and Twitter to raise funds in his name as that is yet to be authenticated.

Akumaa Mama Zimbie Dr. Joyce Aryee Akumaa Mama Zimbi and Dr. Joyce Aryee have been named ambassadors for 2013 edition of the World Heart Day (WHD) in Ghana. The two celebrated figures were chosen by the Ghana Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. This year's World Heart Day will be celebrated on September 28 at the Efua Satherland Children’s Park in Accra with a walk and free heart screening. The theme for this year is, “Walking On The Road To A Healthy Heart” with a focus on women and children.  Each year, over 17million people die worldwide out of heart-related issues. And one out of every three women who die, die out of heart-related diseases. In fact, every minute, a woman dies out of heart-related disease in the world, and in Ghana, it is the highest cause of death in women and children. At a press launch of the World Heart Day at the British Council, Prof. Frimpong Boateng and Dr. Siribour, the past and present directors of the Ghana Cardiothoraci...

Samantha ETV Ghana is celebrating the second edition of its flagship event dubbed “Made in Ghana Month”, an initiative to encourage the public to celebrate and patronise Ghana-made products and services. Pretty Samantha Wuta-Ofei, a news anchor with the station who often rocks her fabulous Ghanaian-made fabric talks about how she views the celebrations. Samantha said from her point of view, she believes “Made in Ghana Month” is a very commendable effort by ETV Ghana as she believes it will drive home the patriotic agenda. “If we continue to support our own, as a country, it will ultimately lead to an increase in the use of local products and services which will, in turn, create opportunities that will grow our economy.”  “I have passion for fashion and thus I have my designer busily designing dozens of fantastic clothing for me to keep on rocking all month long,” she has revealed on how she is contributing to mark the significance of the initiative. “I love Ghana and as a medi...

Kenneth Okoro Okoro Sisters Kenneth Okoro, younger brother of popular Ghanaian actress Yvonne Okoro has signed a three-year contract to play for Ghanaian club side, Accra Hearts of Oak.  The move was reportedly aided by Nana Yaw Boatey, Commoodore Mensah and Stephen Appiah who discovered the talented Kenneth. Sister and award-winning actress Yvonne Okoro expressed enthusiasm for her brother’s progress to play for the Accra giant club. “I’m happy for him. He has always wanted to play football and I think this is a good opportunity for him to take it to the next level. The family is strongly behind him and we expect the best for him,” the ‘Contract’ actress said on Tuesday.    Kenneth Okoro, who is currently described by local sports media as a brilliant young striker, went for discovery trials by Hearts of Oak before the Phobians saw his exploits in soccer. He played well and passed the test with distinction which persuaded the club to quickly offer him the t...

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Belinda Effah Beautiful actress Belinda Effah has a bone to pick with a Nigerian branch of giant financial institution, Ecobank. On Monday the actress, who was adjudged 2013 Promising Actor at the last Africa Movie Academy Awards in Bayelsa, Nigeria, for her role in the movie, ‘Kokomma’ openly took to some public platforms to make known her frustrations with the bank, she described as “archaic

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Bismark Nii Odoi and Adjetey Anang Bismark Nii Odoi and Kwaw Kese  Latest Ghanaian comic sensation Bismark Nii Odoi was the most exciting character in Frank Rajah’s directed ‘Cheaters Book 2’ and became cinema audiences’ favourite at the sequel’s premiere last month. The actor, who started his career as props and set designer, said he has not been making as much money as one may have thought.

Hanniel Jamin Miss Universe Ghana 2013 and Yvonne Nelson Hanniel Jamin   Miss Universe Ghana 2013, Hanniel Jamin was on Tuesday abducted at Adabraka, a suburb of Accra by some unknown assailants for some several hours and was later freed, but not with her belongings. She was robbed of

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Helen Asante & Zynnell Lydia Zuh The era of petty-fighting, backbiting and envy among female celebs could not find a place in the relationship between two beautiful Ghanaian actresses; Zynnell Lydia Zuh and Helen Asante. The two actresses, for the past weeks have sent signals that they are best friends and would not allow petty issues come between them. Though critics say their friendliness can only be proven in a matter of time, the 'Different Shades of Blue' actress and ‘Adams Apples’ cute actress at the moment are having a jolly good time together as industry ‘besties’,  NEWS-ONE gathered. They seem very comfortable in each other’s company and such was the situation when they attended the cover party for Yvonne Okoro’s edition of the Glitz Africa celebrity and lifestyle magazine, last Wednesday.   They commanded respect and some attention with their stunning looks while they posed for snapshots. It was indeed a friendly affair at the event, even though they ar...

John Dumelo  Access Media is yet to announce the finally list for the cast of its upcoming Christmas Blockbuster titled, ‘Northern Affairs’. Information gathered by NEWS-ONE says producers have altered their decision to use Nollywood screen ‘bad boy’ Jim Iyk after earlier reports that he would be making debut with lead actress Joselyn Dumas on the new project. He is replaced with calm looking and sexy eye actor, Yemi Blaq, who has acted in some Ghanaian movies including, Leila Djansi’s directed, ‘Sinking Sands’. Also, Access Media added one more cast via its website over the weekend in the person of ladies’ man, John Dumelo.       Last week, CEO of Access Media Mabel Germaine announced that BAFTA recognized director Leila Djansi will be directing the Christmas blockbuster film. The movie, which is still casting, stars Joselyn Dumas as Esaba Jomo, a nurse who teams up with Dr. Manuel Quagraine in a small fishing village to provide he...