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Yvonne Okoro on the cover  Hot actress Yvonne Okoro makes the cover of sixth edition of the celebrity and lifestyle magazine, Glitz Africa Magazine. The ‘Contract’ actress looks stunning in a racy grey long sleeve mini dress which looks trendy with her teasing boobs.  Her silver hoop earrings and a silver ring, in addition to her make-up give a sizzling cover look. The issue dubbed, ‘The Cool Issue,’ was officially unveiled at a cover reception at Alisa Hotel in Accra on Wednesday evening. Among important personalities in the entertainment industry who attended the ceremony included Majid Michel, Chris Attoh, Zynnell Lydia Zuh, Helen Asante, Nana Akua Addo, Jon Germain, Ama K Abrebese,  members of D3 and Yvonne Okoro and sister, Roselyn Okoro with Jeremie as the Mc of the evening. This edition of the magazine also features interesting interviews and photos with personalities Ama K. Abebrese, Sandra Ankobiah, Michelle Attoh and Cwesi Oteng.  Yvonn...

Leila Djansi  CEO of Access Media Mabel Germaine yesterday announced that BAFTA recognized director Leila Djansi will be directing the Christmas blockbuster film ‘The Northern Affair’. The movie which is still casting stars Jocelyn Dumas as Esaba Jomo, a nurse who teams up with Dr. Manuel Quagraine in a small fishing village to provide healthcare. Sparks fly and the two begin to fall in love. But each one has a dark secret that will threaten whatever l Leila Djansi Mabel Germain

Ramsey Nouah The second edition of the annual Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA) is set to captivate a lively audience on October 19, 2013 at the Stafford Center performing Art Theater in Houston, Texas. The show will commence with greetings from highly sought-after actor Ramsey Nouah, as this year’s GIAMA Awards’ host.

EL Award winning Ghanaian rapper EL born Elom Adablah has been receiving threats on social network twitter from an unknown stalker, who wants the ‘Kalu’ crooner to voluntarily quit Ghana’s music industry. The rapper’s assailant has not given clear reasons why he or she wants the rapper out of the music scene. However, the attacker said he or she purposely created the twitter account with handle @kobeewale to purposely deal with the rapper and his BBnZ team. The account tweeted severally at the rapper’s @ElrepGH handle, threatening to make sure that EL and his BBnZ team who the account described as Sakawa boys never know peace in the music industry.   ‏@kobeewale tweets: “@ELrepGH the Ghana industry music don’t [doesn’t] need you and your group people! We shall destroy you all, think say I'm joking! Fakeraps.” “@ELrepGH you no go Fi talk som? Why de make ur [your] people's talk for you, fake bich fuckin maharaja guy, I go spoil you all, u think I'm joking.” “@ELrepGH fa...

Promzy of VIP Promzy, one of the popular members of award-winning music group VIP has told NEWS-ONE that contrary to public perception, he does not smoke or take alcohol. The rapper who recently sustained injuries from a stunt during his group’s video shoot was rather criticized for the incident, as his injury was blamed on an alleged smoking and drinking habit. However, Promzy has been talking to the issues after the incident, saying he was wrongly judged for the accident that occurred. According to him, he is not the kind of person people think he is. “I don’t smoke, I don’t drink,” he declared. “Actually I did jump… I got a deep cut on my arm and my thigh also hurt, but I’m ok now. I was just trying to do something out of the box. I heard people asking, ‘Why, he went to smoke or he went too high?’ No, I don’t smoke, I don’t drink,” Promzy had told NEWS-ONE after a VIP press conference to announce its new artiste on its Boogie Down Nima record label last Wednesday. He said he de...

Leonora Okine & Chris Attoh Two talented Ghanaian actors, Leonora Okine and Chris Attoh have been mentioned among the cast of MTV Base awareness series, Shuga. This comes not long after both actors exited popular Mnet produced soap, Tinsel. Leonora exited Tinsel late last year after her contract expired while Chris Attoh on the other hand allegedly left his role vacant some few weeks ago. It is, however, the first time Ghanaian actors have made it on Shuga which is aired to millions of TV aud

Umar Krupp Kobi Rana Spirited Actor star Umar Krupp has taken over the Ghana’s youngest director accolade from popular movie director and producer Kobi Rana who has used the tag for over three years. Umar has wrapped the production for his first directed movie titled, ‘John 3: 16’. This makes him the youngest Ghanaian filmmaker. Huge attention is being raised for the new movie considering the fact that Umar is new in movie scene.   NEWS-ONE is yet to see the film but it is described as a breathtaking one which revolves around ghetto hood and culture and subsequent contention over a memory card. It tells the story of the main character Jimmy who is about to lose his girlfriend. His mother is dying at the hospital and his mean landlady is equally kicking him out of his apartment. Umar Krupp who has been nominated for the Best New Actor for Golden Icons Africa Movie Awards (GIAMA) is the writer of the movie as well. Starring in ‘John 3:16’ are Sermira Adams, Samuel Bravo...

Tiffany  Songstress Antoinette Tiffany Owusu popularly known as “Itz Tiffany” has dropped a new banger titled, ‘Neke Neke’ produced by hit beat maker Killbeatz. It is anticipated to take over the music scene very soon.  The new song comes with an impressive video shot by Nana Assihene and is receiving some massive airplay across the globe. Tiffany is indeed one of the raising stars of Ghana making headlines all over the globe. Born on the 20th of March, Itz Tiffany has indeed made a mark for herself in the showbiz fraternity. The queen of Azonto has been in the music scene for seven years now and there is no doubt about her versatility when it comes to music. You can call her ‘Miss Versatile’, as Okyeame Kwame has already taken Mr. versatile. The ‘Fake London Boy’ hit maker showed us her rap skills lyrically after making her presence felt in the main stream with the song She came back with, ‘Last One’ featuring Castro which made news in Ghana, London, and other francophon...

 Namibian star and Big Brother; The Chase evicted housemate, Maria Nepembe has declared she loves Ghana’s representative, Elikem Kumordzi who is highly tipped to make history as the first Ghanaian to win Big Brother Africa. “I love him. He is really a good person… Elikem and I were pretty close. We were extremely close. I love him; he is really a good person,” Maria told NEWS-ONE in an exclusive interview on Monday evening. The beautiful lady has been in Ghana for some days now seeking prospects in the country’s entertainment industry. She is targeting television, radio and movie industries in Ghana. Maria Nepembe Maria Nepembe Maria Nepembe “As far as I’m concerned Big Brother House has its bad side and its good side. But I see mostly the good side. I see it as a medium of unifying Africa as a continent. You get together and get to learn about our respective countries. Also it creates a lot of exposure … I always call it as a moment of self discov...

Joselyn Dumas Popular TV host and actress Joselyn Dumas has been signed to star in an upcoming Christmas blockbuster movie titled, ‘The Northern Affair’. There are other influential names attached to the project who will be revealed very soon. The main mystery is who will be directing the picture. Although a director is attached, producers have remained tight-lipped about it. However, they have promised it is someone of repute and it is the reason the film has been tagged as the Christmas blockbuster. The movie is anticipated to be Joselyn’s biggest movie project this year in addition to her ‘Adams Apples’ series. She is not just playing a lead role in the upcoming movie but will also be the face of the project. Produces will also announce the budget of the movie very soon. The movie which will be produced by Access Media’s Mabel Germain, is supported by Joselyn Dumas’ management Ifactory Live, headed by Michael Djaba.

Luckie Lawson Star actress Luckie Lawson made first public appearance in several months at the premiere of new comedy series ‘Tenant’ on Friday evening looking pregnant. She managed to stay off public platforms with her pregnancy for months. But she had it displayed for the cameras when she attended the launch of Shirley Frimpong Manso’s new comedy series ‘Tenant’ on Frida

A number of Ghanaian filmmakers have appeared on the nomination list for the 2013 edition of the prestigious Golden Icon Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA). The nomination list

VIP poses with Stranger Ghana’s long standing music group, VIP has affirmed its strong influence on the Africa continent, with the signing of former member of F.O.I duo, Stranger onto its Boogie Down Nima (BDN) record label.   The group announced the five-year deal that comes with a Toyota Camry and an apartment at a press conference last Wednesday. Stranger was a member of F.O.I (Fruit Of Inspiration) duo, made up of Lil Kryz, born Abdul Hamid and Nuwame Apim Michael aka Double Eye, now Stranjah. The group’s works were inspired by VIP and also featured on a number of the trio’s songs as well as performed with

Chichi Neblett Actress Chichi Neblett has explained why she has not been casted for the sequel of the award winning Ghanaian movie, ‘Cheaters’.

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Cheaters cast with E-Talks anchor Amanda Jissih Jackie Appiah All roads are expected to lead to the Silverbird Cinema on Thursday evening for the premiere of Cheaters Book2 from the stables by Raj Films and Heroes Production. Director Frank Rajah has segmented the movie into parts and named it, “books. The‘book1 was premiered on May 24 and it attracted an encouraging patronage at the Silverbird Cinema. Two of Silverbird Cinema halls were used for the premiere. Each of the halls screened the movie twice and on each occasion, the halls were fully packed. Thursday August 8, the book2 starring actors Omar Sheriff Captan, Adjetey Anang, Jackie Appiah, USA-based Cameroonian actress Okawa Shaznay, Uche Iwuannyawu, Elikem and Henry A. Asiedu among others will be release at the Silverbird Cinema with a star studded premiere. It is anticipated to attract a larger number of movie enthusiasts. Cheaters, follows the stories of several young couples caught up in a web of love, lies and ...

Chichi Neblett Liberian born Ghanaian actress Chichi Neblett is not among the list of actors who have been announced to make up the cast of the sequel for Frank Rajah’s directed series, ‘Cheaters’. Chichi, according to information available to NEWS-ONE had been taken off the Book2 of the series which will premiere tomorrow Thursday August 8, at the Silverbird Cinema in Accra as part of Muslim festivities.  Specific reasons have not been given for her exit and it is not clear if she will be returning in subsequent books of the series. However, it was confirmed she won’t be in Book2. The beautiful actress was in the Book1 and was reported to have openly said she was amazed at how she was exceptionally kissed by fellow character, Omar Sheriff Captan. Unfortunately or fortunately she won’t be returning in the second book of the romantic comedy.  Meanwhile, the director has introduced a new character, sassy actress Salma Mumin. Salma is one of the fortunate ho...

VIP sharing food  Award-winning African music group VIP is expected to feed thousands of its fan base including underprivileged children in society as part of the group’s social responsibility during this year’s Eid-Ul-Fitr celebration.  

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Lydia Forson  Talented and influential Ghanaian actress, Lydia Forson has grabbed a sponsorship deal to model for top Ghanaian Jewelry and beads company, Kyme Bevass.The company which specializes in custom made extravagant beads will in the coming months be sponsoring the bubbly actress with its top range jewelry and beads accessories for her occasions. Among the accessories, the Social Media Ambassador For Dstv will model in, include some of the company’s top of the design line up that is Avant-garde and Haute Couture pieces. The company chose Lydia Forson to model its pieces because she’s bold, confident and represents the African woman it is targeting. Besides, the Scandal actress also represents the true and strong African woman who’s proud and comfortable in her skin. She is passionate, focused and loves what she does aside the fact that she has taken her act beyond the shores of Ghana.  Also she was considered because of her unique personal ‘...