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Yvonne Nelson Top female showbiz personalities Akumaa Mama Zimbi and Yvonne Nelson were Saturday honoured at the 2020 edition of the African Tertiary Entrepreneur Awards (ATEA). This was in appreciation for their dedicated service, devotion and commitment to the media space in Africa and also their  selfless  entrepreneurship attitude across the continent. Akumaa Mama Zimbi ATEA is a scheme   founded by Aketesia Group Of Companies  to   encourage  business  minded students  to start small  or   go into entrepreneurship .  It   recogniz es  and reward s  students  who are doing well   in their various industries. This year’s edition was held at the Tomreik Hotel in Accra and was attended by a  number of personalities. Different awards were handed out to young people in different categories.  Akumaa and Yvonne who recently graduated from Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration (GIMPA) after her masters program in international relations were presented with citations at

Galle Ansah By Francis Addo  Actress & singer, Galle Ansah is not holding back on music career as she is out  with a  new single titled  Na So . The beautiful piece has been released on Wednesday November 18 and different streaming platforms. It is her second single since she announced that she has added music to her creative calling. ‘“ Na So’  reflects bits and bits of the lessons we learn in life as individuals and I’m no exception ”, Galle said on Tuesday. “Art  to me, is a form of expressing one’s deeper intent, sentiments and thoughts.  At some point,  we all experience betrayal, we think of giving up when the going gets tough, we wish we had better lives than we have, etc. and to deal with all these emotions, I pen them so to share with others who may be or have been dealing with such sentiments, to let them know they are not alone and that it is what is in life, hence ‘ Na so ’(a Nigerian pidgin adapted). Thanks to the great people behind me, I am able to reach the world wi

    Miss Ghana 2020 Monique Agbedekpui  Miss Ghana 2020, Monique Agbedekpui has won Female   Runway Model of the Year  at the 2020 edition of the Ghana Models Award at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on Saturday. She has become the first ever queen to pick the award during her reign as Miss Ghana. The Ghana Models Award, organized by Shine Publication is platform to recognize and honour hard working models both home and abroad. The third   annual event  was  supported by the Models Association of Ghana, the Creative Arts Council, UNAIDS and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. “ This scheme seeks to celebrate professional models who are excelling in their field of work in Ghana and may not be of Ghanaian descent; including Ghanaian professional models working abroad",  Founder of the award,  Jerry Wonder Sampson  stated in an address on Saturday.  This event was with  a lot of excitement. Top   models Roselyn Ashkar and Felix Owusu  won   the  2020  Overall Female and Male Models  

Organisers of  Ghana Movie Awards (GMA)  ha ve begun  accepting entries  for the 2020 edition of the award ceremony, which will come off in the last week December. The deadline for submissions is November 20, 2020. The GMAs is an initiative by GP Productions and its partners to reward excellence in the movie industry in Ghana. It gives Ghanaian filmmakers and others from the African continent the opportunity to be recognised for their efforts at telling the African stories to both Africans and the rest of the world during the period under review.  Organisers of the scheme have announced that it  is accepting feature length films and other genres  for the consideration by its jury.   The jury will consider relevant stories, methods of storytelling, technical excellence and other important factors of filmmaking in its quest to choose winners for the award. The main award ceremony will take place on December 30. November 20 will kick start process of choosing winners.  For now further det

Jeffrey Nortey  Jeffrey Nortey, an actor, TV presenter and spoken word artist, says he learnt how to be a good kisser through acting in the movies.  However, he refused to tell the whole world which actress he enjoyed kissing with. Jeffrey is currently one of the newest faces who have brought some freshness into the Ghanaian TV screens. He is not only a good actor but a man of multifaceted talents. In this interview with NEWS-ONE’s Francis Addo, he opened up about his acting career. Below is the entire interview: How has Jeffrey been coping in this COVID-19 pandemic era? It’s been tough for me; I have got a few pending scripts and unfinished projects. But I am taking precautions and hoping for the best. Has the outbreak affected you in any way?  Yes, it has. It has affected my career. I can’t go on set because we are adhering to the social distancing protocols and cinemas are closed. And I must say, it has actually affected the world, but we are hopeful. How is the

Zubby Michael  Nollywood actor Zubby Michael has denied claims that Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere is his pastor. On his Instagram page, Michael also bashed Nigerians for claiming that he got spiritual powers for his Nollywood success from Odumeje. The 35-year-old claimed that the clergyman is only his friend, adding that during his housewarming party, Odumeje ‘sprayed’ over N1 million in cash on him while he reciprocated the gesture by giving N500,000 during his birthday party. “The lion, Odumeje. Where is he leading you all? You guys can enjoy all the drama but I hate it when you say, ‘that’s where Zubby got powers from, he made Zubby successful’,” Zubby explained. “Are you sick? The thunder that will fire those making such claims will come from Adamawa! I’m not denying he’s my friend way back from Onitsha. But does that mean I go there to pray?” The actor added that although he doesn’t go to church, he is a spiritual person. “I hate it when you tag me in your unnece

Rebecca Donkor The fourth edition of the Africa Make-Up & Beauty (AMB) Fair returns to Accra in March amidst Ghana’s Independence Day celebrations. The AMB Fair is Africa’s largest beauty trade fair that provides an opportunity to connect local and international beauty brands and products to experience awe-inspiring artistry from beauty practitioners. It is organised by Make-Up Ghana as one of its flagship events aside from its Ghana Make-up Awards. This year’s event is scheduled to take place at the Event Haven, Trade Fair in Accra from March 6 to 8, 2020 under the theme: ‘Evolve’. It would provide opportunities for practitioners in the beauty industry to network and promote their brands. According to Rebecca Donkor, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Make-Up Ghana, this year’s fair would be awesome as it is being packaged to the benefit beauty practitioners and their clientele. “We are getting things ready to give beauty consumers and enthusiasts from all acro

Patoranking  Nigerian dancehall artiste Patoranking has partnered with the African Leadership University (ALU) to launch the ALU Patoranking Scholarship Programme.  The scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to several young exceptional leaders and changemakers from across Ghana and give them the tools, skill set and connections to succeed at ALU.  The idea for the collaboration was born from a conversation between Patoranking and Fred Swaniker, the founder of ALU and one of the world’s 100 most influential people, according to  TIME  magazine. Patoranking recalled being accepted into the University of Cape Coast (UCC), but due to lack of funds, he wasn’t able to further his education.  He has taken it upon himself to discover and help more entrepreneurial spirits who would bring positive change to their home country and contribute to the world as a whole. “I believe exceptional leaders and changemakers can come from anywhere. Financial constraints should not

Victoria Michaels and another model Victoria Michaels  Top model Victoria Michaels has begun the fashion year standing tall, bold and colourful in a brand new editorial feature ‘Holi Blar’ for  Latest Magazine Italy . This makes the list of her many international features as a successful fashion icon. The bilingual, international fashion magazine is more than a fashion magazine.  Latest  is described as the perfect manual for fashionistas with a passion for fine arts and luxury met with eco-sustainability. In the magazine issues, you can find world-class editorials from major players and highly-respected teams across the fashion industry, fresh advice on seasonal trends, reviews of art exhibitions, interviews with famous fashion personalities and many more. Victoria was photographed by Lior Susana, styled by Vittoria Rossi Provesi and made up by Elena Gentile for the editorial. The feature follows the recent success of Fashion Connect Africa Fashion Show, for w

Inna Patty with Miss Ghana 2019 Rebecca Kwabi and a traditional leader  The organiser of the Miss Ghana pageant, Exclusive Events Ghana Limited (EEGL), says it is still committed to producing beauty queens who will prioritise serving their country via the pageant’s charity organisation and social intervention programmes. The 2020 edition of the country’s oldest pageant is scheduled to come off at the end of April at the National Theatre in Accra. It was launched on Wednesday, January 29 at the Tang Palace in Accra. There would also be an audition in Accra on February 29 to select potential queens. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EEGL, Inna Patty, who spoke at the launch ceremony, encouraged well-cultured, disciplined and intelligent ladies to take part in the 2020 event. “At EEGL, we are inspired by 2020. It is a unique year in which we hope to achieve our most important goal of finding young women who are really passionate about what the Miss Ghana brand symbolise

Kofi Highlife musician Kofi B, who is best known for his silky voice, has passed on. He died on Sunday, February 2 at about 3:00 am at Abease Dominase in the Central Region, where he went to perform at a birthday party of a chief in the area. Fellow musician Kofi Nti, who was with him at the time the incident occurred, confirmed his unfortunate death on Sunday. He told Accra-based  Peace FM that Kofi B complained of “heartache” before he died. Other media reports said that he went to knock on Kofi Nti’s hotel room door to beg him to take him to the hospital, but didn’t survive. “Kofi B was screaming at me because he wanted to rush to the hospital but passed out when I returned with the key. I quickly rushed him to the hospital where he began vomiting,” Kofi Nti told  Adom FM. According to him, the  ‘Mmobrowa’ hitmaker was restless and struggled to breathe when they got to the Abease Dominase Hospital. “Kofi B was restless so I had to hold him so that the doctors can

Gender Minister Cynthia Morrison, Inna Patty, Miss Ghana 2018, Nana Ama Benson and Mr. Ghana Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection Cynthia Morrison, Minister for Gender, Children & Social Protection, has pledged to support the Miss Ghana brand to win back its old glory. The minister, who is obviously not happy with how some persons have been soiling the Miss Ghana brand, said she would be helping showcase the positives about the oldest and the longest running annual beauty contest in Ghana. This, she believes, would make the brand more attractive than it is now. “Now that I am involved in the pageant, I will make sure that positives are mostly spoken of,” she announced on Friday. She was speaking at the launch of the 2019 edition of Miss Ghana pageant at Tang Place Hotel in Accra when she made the announcement. The Miss Ghana brand has, in the last few years, suffered negative publicities after three former winners of the pageant came out in December 2017 t

Trigmatic and the accident car  Rapper Trigmatic will be staging ‘My Life’ concert this Friday in Kumasi days after he was involved in a car accident.  The rapper was travelling back to Accra from Takoradi, where he had gone to give a talk at a seminar on artiste and media relations as part of the RTC Western Music Awards.  The driver of the rented car he was travelling with drove into an articulator truck parked on the road with no warning signs. The accident took place on Sunday, March 17, 2019, around 6:30, but no one got injured in the process. “We thank all well wishers for their prayers and support. Let’s continue to thank God for his grace and Trigmatic’s life, whiles (sic)pushing for safer roads and driving in our country,” Trigmatic said in a statement on Monday. The ‘My Life’ concert in Kumasi is part of his nationwide 10-year music anniversary tour and to thank God for saving his life.  The concert will come off at the Ol’lady Sport Bar & Lounge in Kumasi o

Chichi Neblett  Actress Chichi Neblett’s ‘Brown Sugar; The Wedding’ movie has been adjudged best film at the 2019 edition of Liberian Entertainment Awards (LEA) in the USA.  This year’s LEA was held at the Howard Theatre in Washington D.C., where a number of Liberian showbiz personalities and filmmakers were honoured for their contributions to their entertainment industry. Among winners were Aminata Jajua, Monsio Couture and Comfort Koon, who were adjudged best model, designer and gospel artiste respectively. Chichi won for the film category with ‘Brown Sugar’, and she has been thanking God and her team for it. “Thanks to all of you for your support. Your votes got this for me…my cast Ike Ogbonna, Toosweet Annan  Beverly Afaglo Princess Shyngle  Roselyn Ngissah @iam_masterqueen Jonathan Boadu @lovette13 @jplambur_gh  @giftywashington & crew; @sammytuger. Here we are….my babe brown sugar the wedding Won best movie at the LEA in the United States. To my strong brother @jayub

Ann Agyekum, Ama K and Victoria Agyekum Anna Agyekum-Wilson, CEO of On Point Property Management, has emphasized the need for showbiz personalities to start investing into properties at every level of their careers. Speaking at the launch of her company at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, she said the company which is originally based in the UK has opened its doors to also help celebrities in Ghana achieve their dreams in the property industry. According to her, the company is also ready to assist others to own properties in the UK. “I think it’s important for celebrities to have investments not just in Ghana but also in the UK… So we can talk to them how to invest because we have private client services that we search properties for working individuals,” she told NEWS-ONE recently. Ann and her sister, Victoria Agyekum, launched On Point Property Management Limited in UK in 2015. It is a 360° company which combines, property sourcing (UK & Ghana), bespoke personalised tours to G

Rap Sofo Renowned hiplife artiste Michael Kwabena Okyere Darko says he does not want to be called by his stage name, ‘Obrafour’, anymore. The rapper, who rose to fame with the release of his much-acclaimed album titled ‘Pae Mu Ka’ in 1999, has decided to drop his stage name. Speaking with Franky 5 on This Is Gospel on Hitz FM, the artiste revealed that he prefers the name ‘Rap Sofo’. “Now I wouldn’t want to be called Obrafour anymore. I am saying this for the first time here,” the rapper said. When asked why he decided to let go of the name ‘Obrafour’ and stick to ‘Rap Sofo’, he stated that he was divinely influenced to use the latter name. “I don’t know. There is something pushing me. I have said that I wouldn’t want to do anything in my own will and accord but wait to hear the voice of God,” he added. The rapper also revealed that the Twi word ‘sofo’, which means pastor, has had an effect on him ever since the accolade ‘Rap Sofo’ was added to his stage name, ‘Obrafour’.

Ecow Smith Asante Actor Ecow Smith-Asante is not convinced any Ghanaian government can build or help develop the creative arts industry the way it should within a period of four or eight years. Speaking in an interview with NEWS-ONE, he said because showbiz is always the least on the priority list of every party which comes to power, “the problems of this our industry cannot be solved by governments.” “If they take oil, education and roads, all these things are good for the country. I mean these are basic necessities that every country should have. So until they solve all these things, which I doubt, they ever finish. Our industry which is the showbiz industry is always like a top-up. They are not realising the income it can generate because they have not paid attention it because they don’t understand it,” he indicated. However, Ecow believes that can change if there is a national developmental agenda that all governments must follow. He has suggested there should be a system

Miss Ghana 2010 Stephanie Karikari and others have been dragged to an Accra High Court by Inna Mariam Patty and Exclusive Events Ghana Limited (EEGL).  Inna, who is also Miss Ghana 2004 winner and the CEO of EEGL, in a lawsuit spotted by NEWS-ONE, seeks to clear her name of allegations by the ex- queens that she has turned the Miss Ghana pageant into an “escort agency”. In December 2017, three former winners of the Miss Ghana pageant painted a gloomy picture of the beauty event, alleging that they were pimped by the organisers. The queens— Stephanie Karikari (Miss Ghana 2010), Antoinette Delali Kemavor Miss (Ghana 2015) and Giuseppina Nana Akua Baafi )Miss Ghana 2013) — spoke to entertainment website Ghanacelebrities.com and claimed they were sometimes pimped to raise money to support the pageant run by Inna Mariam Patty and Exclusive Event Ghana. Inna had subsequently denied the allegations, but she is also in court to seek a legal redress of the matter to clear her name and t