GossipGhana: January 2013

Wednesday 30 January 2013

nana ama mcbrown in a stable condition

The accident car

Popular award-winning Ghanaian actress, Nana Ama McBrown, who was involved in a fatal accident early Wednesday morning, is said to be in a stable condition.

Her boyfriend, Maxwell Mensah, is currently suffering from a fractured arm, which has been bandaged now.

Meanwhile, Nana Ama's publicist, Eugene Osafo-Nkansah told Viasat1NewsOnline that the actress has been moved from the intensive care unit of the hospital.

Eugene said Nana Ama was earlier given some medicine to put her to sleep, and she woke up not too long ago, and he was yet to see her.

rick ross shot in florida

rick ross

Hip hop star Rick Ross, who is celebrating his 37 birthday today, was reportedly shot at early this morning during a drive-by shooting in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

According to Local 10, police were called to an intersection in the South Florida neighbor around 5 a.m. in response to reports of a car accident and gun shots being fired. Upon their arrival, law enforcement discovered a Rolls-Royce that slammed into a residential building after being fired upon by an unknown vehicle.

obrafour in the kitchen with lousika

Obrafour is making a mainstream return this year with an album, which sources close to him say is “solid”.

After his major collaboration with Sarkodie on the award winning “Saa Okodie No” track, Obrafour stages a grand return to take his spot as one of Hiplife’s last standing “soldiers”.

Obrafour is expected to release singles off the upcoming album in the coming months, in wait for the eventual release.

buried baby found alive in lagos[pictures]

Some members of a community in Lagos found a baby who was buried alive three days ago. Surprisingly the baby survived. This is one of the wurst thing I ever seen.

terminator 5 poster

Word on the net is that Arnold Schwarzenegger himself has confirmed his involvement with the latest Terminator film. While there is no official confirmation as of yet, Schwarzenegger was said to announce his appearance in Terminator 5 during a recent press day for The Last Stand. The Kim Jee-woon actioner was intended to be Schwarzenegger’s big return to a leading role in action, but the opening weekend’s box office was a huge disappointment. Perhaps returning to one of his signature franchises would help return the living legend to his former glory. Terminator production has been ramping up behind the scenes as of late, so we’ll have to wait and see how all of this plays out. Hit the jump for more.

mubarak wakaso

Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso will miss Monday’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations match against Niger as he is suspended.

The influential Black Stars player picked up his second yellow card of the competition on Thursday during their match against Mali.

Wakaso, who scored the opening goal of the match, celebrated by by lifting his shirt to show a religious message.

search for 2013 big brother africa housemates begins

The eighth edition of Africa’s biggest reality series BIG BROTHER AFRICA kicks off in May and already fans of arguably the most successful television franchise ever seen on the continent are asking…who will the new housemates be? Who will find their name and their faces gracing newspapers, their profiles loaded to websites and blogs? Who will become the subject of drive time radio and just who will find themselves heating up the Twitter-sphere?

At this time there is no way to know this but if you meet the entry requirements and enter between now and Valentine’s Day on February 14, you may well be among the superstars in waiting and may find yourself flirting with fame and fortune!

tinny

Rapper, Tinny has raised questions about the credibility of the Ghana Music Awards, especially in the year Kwaw Kese swept majority of the awards. In the 2008 edition of the awards, Kwaw Kese picked 5 awards including ‘Artiste of the Year’. The wins came on the back of his ‘Abodam’ album with songs like ‘Odiem’, ‘Na Ya Tal’ and ‘Wose Mmaa Pe Wo’.

Speaking on Talk Showbiz on eTV on Tuesday night, Tinny said it was wrong for Kwaw to have picked all the awards on that night. He added that even though Kwaw Kese is his friend, he did not deserve all the awards.

Conflicting reports have emerged over whether Beyonce sang live at President Obama's inauguration.

A spokeswoman for the Marine Corp Band told The Times in a "last minute" decision, Beyonce opted to perform to a pre-recorded backing track.

However, the Presidential Inaugural Committee told the BBC "no one in the Marine Band is in a position to assess whether it was live or pre-recorded".

But it confirmed that the band itself was not playing live.

galaxy s iv

Puzzles about the latest Samsung, the Galaxy S IV, began to unfold. Most likely the Galaxy S IV will be released in April 2013.

Galaxy S IV will be given a code GT-I9500. He will be equipped with screens measuring 5 inch Super AMOLED type full-HD. The screen is touted to save the power consumption up to 25%.

13MP camera sensors and equipped with a capacity of 2.600 mAh battery. Unfortunately, Samsung has not yet implemented the unibody design of the Galaxy S IV.

Ghana Academy Awards makes call for entry

The maiden edition of the Ghana Academy awards (GAA) will be held on the 23rd March, 2013.

This event is among other things aimed at establishing a common entertainment platform which recognizes all the practitioners of the creative arts in Ghana.

According to the chairman of the Ghana academy awards planning committee, Mr. John Abeiku Sagoe‘’ this event will hopefully raise standards in the industry and will foster industry cohesion and unity’’.

efya

Songstress Jane Awindor, known affectionately as Efya, was embroiled in a showdown with some security personnel over their refusal to allow her go smoke with a couple of her friends at the well-attended ‘Sarkodie Live In Concert’ held last month at the Accra International Conference Center, Dome.

The artiste was billed to perform her song ‘Devil in Me’ with Sarkodie on the night, and after her act, she together with five of her friends wanted a convenient place at the Dome to enjoy some bouts of smoking.

The artiste who has been in the news over her smoking habits, was engaged in some exchange of words when she requested the security detail manning the premises to allow her to ostensibly go have some fresh air at the back of the Dome, which is a restricted area.

supreme court of ghana

The Supreme Court has granted by a 6 - 3 majority decision the joinder motion brought by the governing National Democratic Congress seeking to be joined to the election petition filed by the opposition New Patriotic Party.

The nine-member panel last week heard arguments from the lead counsel for the NDC, Mr Tsatsu Tsikata who insisted the governing party offered President John Mahama the platform to contest for the presidency and was thus an interested party whose interest would be injured if it was not allowed to join the petition as a respondent.

bice osei kuffour[musiga boss]

The Musicians Union of Ghana, on behalf of all Musicians and the other players in the Creative Arts sector, wishes to commend the President for fulfilling his promise of elevating the status of governance of the Creative Arts in Ghana. This is indeed a very welcome, positive and bold development.

We also wish to commend the President on his choice of a youthful, hardworking and humble Minister to propel the new Ministry into a new era of glory for the service all hardworking artistes in Ghana.

jon germaine endorses yvonne okoro

jon and yvonne

It is always difficult for a celebrity to stick their neck out to publicly endorse the brand of a fellow celebrity.
However top Ghanaian musician & presenter, Jon Germaine dammed the consequences when he publicly endorsed the acting prowess of popular actress Yvonne Okoro, stressing that she is one of the few natural actors Ghana has produced. “You can really act,” Jon told Yvonne Okoro when the beautiful actress appeared on Jon’s Allo TiGo celebrity programme on Metro TV last Saturday.

agya koo

The popular actor Ghanaian actor and comedian, Agya Koo has been granted bail to the tune of 20,000 Ghana cedis with two sureties.

Agya Koo, who appeared before the Accra Circuit Court Monday, is facing charges of conspiracy to commit crime, to wit, migrant smuggling, and defrauding by false pretenses.

A member of his legal team, Nkrabeah Effah Datteh appealed to the judge to grant his client bail since the charges do not involve murder nor narcotics.

obour's speech @ MUSIGA stakeholders forum

Mr. Chairman, Honorable Akua Sena Dansoa - Minister for Tourism, Distinguished guests, Representatives of KPMG, Members of the Oversight and Technical committees, Music industry practitioners, Members of the Press, Fellow musician.

Let me begin by wishing each and every one of you here a happy new year. I foresee a lot of prospects for all especially the music industry practitioners in this and the coming years.

For the first time in the history of this country we have commenced a comprehensive study of the music sector to provide data and information that will inform appropriate, suitable and evidence based policy making and possible investment to drive the sector. We have invited you here this morning to share in details the role we as practitioners and stakeholders can play in ensuring that the possibilities that lie ahead can be harnessed within the shortest possible time through this research project.

Best-selling gospel minister OJ – real name Michael Oware Sakyi, has made a comeback years after his previous songs won souls for Christ.

OJ’s latest album is titled, Nokwasen. On it is a particular record, Maye Se Mo Pen, which is doing wonderfully well on music charts.

The album, executively-produced by Charles Sarpong of the popular Cebex Music Production at Katamanto in Accra, has eight tracks, including Apor Yesu, Tete Botan, Meho Nyinaa, Onyame Ayebi, Domfo Nyame, Mehia Wo and How Can I Say Thanks.

Deeba in handcuffs with Anas dressed as a lady

Hiplife musician Deeba Akyampong, whose songs became mega hits in the 1990s, has been accused of having regular bouts of hot spicy sex with an 8-year old girl who happens to be his step-daughter.

He is alleged to have defiled the poor child on several occasions through the anus after which he physically assaulted her. The incident happened in the UK where he had been on the wanted list for some time now.

The Ghanaian musician was in the early hours of Tuesday arrested for the alleged crimes while he was attending a supposed ‘audition’ at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra.

sarkodie and obaapa christy

Sarkodie is in the studio with Gospel music artiste Obaapa Christy, formerly known as Christiana Love.

The two musicians are working on a new song “Aseda”. Aseda is set for release anytime soon, label sources say.

Obaapa Christy, undoubtedly one of Ghana’s finest Gospel musicians, will surely add a lot of punch to the yet-to-be-released song. The song should give her some form of visibility, after a long hiatus.

Aside from football, Music is undoubtedly one of Ghana’s biggest passions and no one event stirs up our passion be it joy, anger, frustration, excitement…you name it, other than the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

Though it takes place at one particular time of the year, its impact is felt throughout the year as it serves as the barometer against which the Ghanaian music industry is measured.

This year the event enters its 14th year and one cannot help but wonder what it has in store for us. A cursory look at last year’s music scene saw a lot of good releases which will make this year quite

kaakie

Female dancehall sensation, Kaakie, is not worried about criticism she receives about her public outlook and the apparent condemnation she gets about her posture on stage.

The confident looking singer has revealed to Dzifa Smith, now DzifAffanie, that she is aware some entertainment critics don’t like her outlook. “It is normal. I believe that what makes a person is criticisms and mistakes; you fall down, you get up, you rise and you walk.” she said.

She tweeted this some few minutes ago;
"A girlfriend took this pix in a guest house lastnite ...its not d playgirl mansion.. Cuz I only use playboy Bedsheeth and curtains.

Now I wish I didn't upload em last nite... I bet I was soooo in d mood. My bad."

50 feared dead in Ogun pipeline explosion

a victim of the disaster

Over 50 suspected vandals were, yesterday, feared dead in an explosion that rocked the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,NNPC, pipeline at Arepo village, Owode, Ogun State.

Sunday Vanguard gathered that the explosion came following a fire which was sparked off by some vandals who stormed the creeks by boat to siphon fuel from the NNPC pipeline.

Arepo was the scene of the killing of three NNPC officials by vandals last year. One of the survivors of yesterday’s incident was said to have participated in the officials murder. He was arrested by the police

Wild cellphone videos captured by students show a crowd of as many as 60 students and parents brawling in the streets of Swissvale, Pa. on Monday and again on Tuesday. The two brawls took place at the same school bus stop in Swissvale, prompting police to increase patrols in the area.

"I'd consider it a riot," Swissvale Police Chief Greg Geppert said, adding that it was disturbing that the fights involved both students and adults.

"We have the video. Anyone who's viewed on that video as being involved, I'll guarantee you they're getting arrested," Geppert added.

Police say they have already arrested five adults and minors and may arrest nearly a dozen more soon. The students and parents were reportedly from the Woodland Hills School district, CBS Pittsburgh reports.

Prez. Mahama Drops First Ministerial List

President John Dramani Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has made 12 appointments for ministerial positions and in accordance with Article 78 of the Constitution, on Friday furnished Parliament with the names of the nominees for vettings.

They include Mr Seth Terpker, an immediate past deputy Finance minister for the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Hannah Tetteh , MP for Awutu Senya West and former Minister for Trade and Industry for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mr Akwasi Oppong Fosu for the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development.

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The Musicians Union of Ghana is leading a research to establish the economic contribution of Music to our National Growth Domestic Product (GDP). This is in line with government policy to promote research into the Music industry and access data to inform evidence based policy making as captured in the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda (GSGDA) 2010 -2013 document and the 2012 Budget of the republic of Ghana.

The outcome of the Study would be used to prepare a four year medium term strategic plan to guide the development of the Ghanaian Music Industry.

Wizkid set to Move into Multi Million Naira Lekki home

The music star will be moving into his new multi million Naira Lekki home any moment now. Meanwhile, he’s throwing an appreciation concert in honor of his large fan base tonight at African Shrine. It’s free entry for anyone who wants to come.

official logo for the oscars 2013

The nominations for the 85th Annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning by this year's host Seth MacFarlane and Emma Stone.

The Oscar ceremony will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2013.

As in recent years, the ceremony will take place at the Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood. In the United States, the Oscarcast will be presented live by the ABC Television Network. Movie fans in more than 225 countries did you know the world had that many nations? (the UN has 192 members) will be able to watch the Oscars 2013 as well.

See the list of nominees below.

Photos: Juliet Ibrahim, Nana Ama Mcbrown, Selassie Ibrahim and others at Mahama’s inauguration

The stars turned out in their numbers at the inaugural ceremony for President John Mahama on Monday. Several known faces including Radio Presenters, Movie Stars, Broadcasters, among others were present. Most of the familiar faces from the entertainment industry present were those who openly endorsed President Mahama during the campaign period including; Okay FM’s Abeiku Santana, Sports Presenter Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, actresses Kalsoume Sinare, Vivian Achor, Selassie Ibrahim, Vicky Zugah and Pascaline Edwards. Other celebrities present were Nana Ama McBrown, Juliet Ibrahim, Dzifa Gomashie, Akofa Edjeani Asiedu, Irene Opare, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD), and Actor Eddie Nartey among others.

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah will name his final squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations today.

The Black Stars coach will name his squad to beat the deadline set by CAF for the teams participating in Africa’s flagship competition.

All the 16 teams participating in the competition must submit their 23 players by midnight of Wednesday.

According to the Ghana FA website, the Black Stars will hold their last training session on Tuesday before Appiah names his final 23 for the competition.

lionel messi

Another record falls. Lionel Messi finished 2012 on 91 goals in 69 games. He began 2013 by winning the Fifa Ballon d'Or (with 41.6% of the votes), Cristiano Ronaldo (23.7%) came second and Andrés Iniesta (10.9%) third. It is the fourth time Messi has won it and no one else has won it so often. Because the award is a merger of the old European Footballer of the Year and the Fifa World Player of the Year which was inaugurated only in 1991, Diego Maradona never won it and nor did Pelé but it is doubtful if they would have matched Messi's achievement. Marco van Basten won the European award three times in five years, Johan Cruyff three in four and Platini three years in a row. Alfredo Di Stéfano won it twice. Messi has superseded all of them.

sarkodie

The Musicians Union of Ghana did a remarkable job though most musicians claim they have their priority musicians appearing on various stages with the Tema based artiste been left out in most of their programmes. So far over US$ 5 Million has been invested in music and music related activities in the year 2012.

Most visible side of this expense includes brand endorsements coupled with commercials, events expense and government budgetary allocations. If you are guessing who earned most in the year 2012 then I am sure your guess is very right.

First of all I have to outline the performance of various artistes for the 2012 music year which will probably serve as basis of recommendation for various awards in the country to avoid controversy.

Discovery of the year though keenly contested will definitely have to go to Kaakie, the female dancehall artiste.

burial programme for late enebeli elebuwa

enebeli elebuwa

The burial program for late veteran actor, Enebeli Elebuwa, who died on December 5, 2012, has been released by his family. On January 9, 2013, a candlelight procession and Night of Tribute, will be held for the late actor at O’jez, inside the National Stadium at Surulere, in Lagos.

On January 10, 2013, a wake keep for the late actor will be held at NTA Channel 10 ground, Tejuosho, Yaba, Lagos. On January 11, 2013, a requiem mass will be held for the actor at St Michael’s Catholic

hillary clinton remains hospitalized for blood clot

hillary clinton

Now, we turn to hillary clinton's health scare. The secretary of state has been in a hospital here in new york since sunday, when doctors discovered a blood clot near her brain. We're going to talk to dr.

Richard besser in a moment. But sharyn alfonsi is here with the latest on secretary clinton's condition. Good morning.

Reporter: Good morning. This morning, clinton is being monitored closely and being given blood thinners to break up that clot. Her family rallying at her bedside, as the normally globetrotting secretary is grounded, forced to spend a fourth day in the hospital.

All four Ghana representatives at the 12 edition of the KORA Music Awards, held over the weekend in Cote D Ivoire, failed to win in their respective categories.

Nacy and his Skulfuo group failed to win the award for best Male Gospel Artiste while Fuse ODG, who was nominated in the Best Male West Africa category, couldn’t beat his competitors to it. Best Male Traditional category nominees Agya Koo Nimo and out-of-form Kologo singer King Ayisoba also failed to win.

The Kora Awards finally took place Sunday night in Abidjan, after string of hitches, which the organizers say was due to a heavy downpour, delays in the delivery of musical equipment and the late arrival of star artiste, Chris Brown.

Rihanna posted this photo on New Year's Day. 'Good morning! Still haven't slept lol,' she wrote.

The Barbadian beauty and her ex-beau each posted a photo online showing the same black-and-white comforter. The pair also spent Christmas day together, taking in a Knicks-Lakers game at Los Angeles' Staples Center.

Smitten superstars Chris Brown and Rihanna may have rung in the new year between the sheets.

The singers both posted Instagram photos on New Year's Day showing the same black-and-white polka-dotted comforter, suggesting the pair may have spent a low-key holiday together in bed.

chris brown and rihanna

The music industry's most divisive couple continues their world tour! Rihanna & Chris Brown touched down in the Ivory Coast four days ago, where Breezy is soon scheduled to perform at the Kora Awards.

The city of Abidjan is 7,370 away from the Staples Center, where the dysfunctional duo played hide the reindeer during the El Lay Lakers' Christmas Day game.

Forbes Magazine has published a guest post by Zimbabwean TV personality / producer and entrepreneur Farai Gundan on the Top 13 African Celebrities to Watch in 2013. Ghana’s Sarkodie and R2bees made the cut.

Check out the list

Ahmen Soultan, Recording Artist, Morocco: Winner of the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards for “Best Middle East Act” and “Best Middle East, Africa, India” and nominee for the “Best WorldWide Act”,Ahmed is a Moroccan singer artist who is considered as one of the leading artists of “Nayda,” the new Moroccan scene. In 2011, his song “Jokko” was nominated as best North African song and best African reggae song

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Rihanna posted this photo on New Year's Day. 'Good morning! Still haven't slept lol,' she wrote.