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Shatta Wale wins STAR ICON’s award

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 Charles Nii Armah know in the music industry as Shatta Wale wins at Youth Excellence Award He emerged as the winner of the STAR ICON OF THE YEAR Award category at the just ended Youth Excellence Award ceremony held in Accra last Friday. See photos below

Kruz K bags another Award

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Special Effect Makeup sensation Nathaniel Amewugah known in the movie industry as KRUZ K wins another Award This month has been the ‘cocoa season’ for the phenomenal Special Effect MakeUp artiste Kruz K as he bags his second award of the month. He was awarded the Discovery Of The Year Award (Ghana Arts and Culture Awards)  which was  held on the 20th of this month. The latest news from his camp indicates he just won another award from Youth Excellence Award as the winner in Youth in Filmmaking category last week 27th November. He updated an appreciation post on his Facebook page

I Have Not Endorsed Akufo-Addo – Stonebwoy

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  Stonebwoy clarifies reports that he has endorsed the second term bid of President Nana Akufo-Addo. The artist is said to have endorsed Akufo-Addo just like his godfather Samini and other artists, to win the 7 December elections ahead of former President John Dramani Mahama. How ever Stonebwoy has explained that he only commended the good works the President is doing since taking up the presidency in 2017. “I’ve not endorsed any political party. When you mention the name Nana Akufo-Addo, I know he has done a lot of things which deserves my endorsement. So I can say I’ not endorsed any political party but I can say President Nana Akufo-Addo achievements as a Ghanaian President which is endorsable I do endorse.” Stonebwoy said in an interview with Okay FM

What I Said About John Mahama And Tracy Boakye Saga Were Jokes -Kenedy Agyapong

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  The MP for Assin Fosu Central Hon. Kennedy Agyapong has cleared the air that his comment about Kumawood actress Tracy Boakye and John Dramani Mahama was a joke. Not long ago, it’s speculated that the former President was being blackmailed by the actress which as a result she has acquired herself 3 mansions at East Legon. Kennedy Agyapong came in to sympathize with the former President and launched an attack on the actress but Tracy took the issue serious and went wild on Kennedy Agyapong which he rained insults on the former President. Speaking in an interview on Asaase radio, Kennedy Agyapong noted that he was surprised Tracy went on a ranting spree on social media about his comments because he was only joking about the speculation of she blackmailing the former President  to gain wealth. He explained that what he said at Akyiase was just a joke and he knows about how men fall for women’s schemes so he wasn’t happy when he heard that.

Nigerian top singer Burna Boy nominated for GRAMMYs

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 Burna Boy has been nominated in the 63rd GRAMMY Awards for Best Global Album category. His *Twice As Tall* album is among the album selected for this award. The album was welcomed with so much love and  is regarded as one of the best albums from the African  continent.

Rwandan boy who feels living in the forest than to live with humans..

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 The 21 year old boy is said to be behaving just like a *monkey*  His mother confirmed her son doesn’t eat the food she prepares for him but rather feed on fresh food like banana and *grass* at most times just like animal. The mother said she gave birth to five kids before this boy but they all died simultaneously. She and her husband prayed for at least *abnormal* child who will not die so she thinks they got what they prayed for w ith the boy. In a video cited by Osman Daninho Issaw, YouTube Afrimax covered the daily activities of the boy and how he behaves.

Grammy Awards 2021: Academy Chief Harvey Mason Responds To The Weeknd ‘Corruption’ Tweet

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The controversy over The Weeknd’s failure to receive a single nomination in this year’s GRAMMY Awards has threatened to overshadow the nominations.  His fans around the world believe his song *Blinding Lights* was the best contender for the Record of the Year category if not win it but the song was not nominated, or for song of the year , best sole Pop performance or other categories in which it was entered. The Weeknd after the announcement took to his Twitter page accuse the board of being corrupt and demanded some transparency. The Academy Chair and Interim president Harvey Mason Jr, in response to the singer’s has issued a short statement to clarify why he did not receive a single nomination.. The statement reads..  * We understand that The Weeknd is disappointed on not been nominated. I was surprised and can empathize with what he’s feeling. His music this year was excellent.. We were thrilled when we found out he’ll be performing at the upcoming super bowl and we would h...

Corrupt GRAMMYs - The Weekend cries

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Sensational musician The Weekend believes the GRAMMYs is corrupted and that the industry owes him and his fans. He said this on his Twitter handle 

The Academy (GRAMMY’s) announces 2021 Nominees

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The 2021 Nominees for the GRAMMYs Award has been released  Check out the link for full Nominees list  https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2021-grammys-complete-nominees-list

Shatta Wale Is King – Ed Sheeran Eulogizes Shatta Wale In New Post

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American singer Ed Sheeran in a new post has praised the Shatta Movement boss, Shatta Wale in a recent post. The ‘perfect’ hit maker called the Shatta Movement boss King, after a fan tweeted at Ed Sheeran appreciating his push and love for  Shatta Wale Ed Sheeran in replying to the fan called Shatta Wale King in the process and thanked the fan for noticing his efforts. screenshot below;

A Sarkodie Fan Praises Ed Sheeran For Pushing Shatta Wale And Sleeping On Him Like Ghanaians Do

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A supposed Sarkodie fan by name, Bra Kojo Sarkcess has praised and appreciated the efforts of Ed Sheeran for continually pushing Shatta Wale. The fan made this post on twitter, asking if Ed Sheeran was a Ghanaian because he was amazed at how he has been pushing Shatta Wale. He further went ahead to say the rate at which he single handedly pushes Shatta Wale is amazing yet his people (Ghanaians) keep sleeping on him. screenshot below;

Shatta Wale Featured On The New York Times Square

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Charles Nii Armah Mensah who is widely known in showbiz as Shatta Wale has once again placed Ghana on the map as he has been featured on the New York Times Square. Shatta Wale is set to headline a Jamaican reggae album compilation dubbed, Tropical House Cruises To Jamaica. As part of ways to promote the album, it was feature on the popular advertising billboard and he took to his social media handles to announce it to his fans. Sharing the video, he wrote; “#ShattaWaleOnTimeSquare NY, helooooo Shatta Movement where are you 😂 🙌🏽🙌🏽Big ups to the team @Beatbopper @SeanKontractor We making history together w/ #TropicalHouseCruisesToJamaica reggae album compilation 🔥#AllOut #Dream

Bawumia Endorses Sarkodie’s “Oofeetso” Song

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The Vice President Dr Mahammudu Bawumia has endorsed Award winning rapper Sarkodie‘s “Oofeetso” featuring Prince Bright. In an interview on Joy FM with Winston Amoah, Dr Bawumia said “i like it”. Dr Bawumia’s comment comes after the host played Sarkodie‘s Oofeetso track to end the interview. The host interviewed the Vice President during the Muslim festivity of the Eid Mubarak. The host and the whole Multimedia Team wished the vice president a happy Eid Mubarak. The host however after the interview with the Vice President ended the show with Oofeetso at the background. Dr Bawumia stated “Oh thank you, I like that” amidst laughter.

Stonebwoy Talks Venturing Into “Weed” Business

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BhimNation CEO, Livingston Etse Setekla, affectionately known as Stonebwoy has expressed interest in weed production. Speaking at an interview on Hitz Fm, the decorated reggae dancehall artiste said that the legalization of the herb is as a result of the benefits the government has found in the substance and if given the chance, he would venture in it. Quote: Once the government that regulates the use of marijuana has legalized the cultivation because it knows the purpose and why somethings have to happen. The government will not just commercialize the export of marijuana, they did it because they know how viable it is so as a private businessman if I look at it and if it’s viable why not?” The legalization of the substance by the government was not for the usage of the masses but for medicinal purposes. According to the law, anyone found abusing the herb, other than being used for medicinal purpose will be prosecuted.

Check Out This Photo Of Wizkid And Davido Showing Off Traditional Fashion Sense

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A photo of Wizkid and Davido showing off their traditional fashion sense has just surfaced the internet. The photo which was posted by Davido has both him and Wizkid in a traditional wear with a bit of fetish look. Davido after posting the photo used the opportunity to praise himself and Wizkid saying they are the two greatest of all time. post below;

Shatta Wale confirms his Jamaican DJ

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African Dancehall sensation ''Shatta Wale'' announced on his Instgram account that  ''ZJ DYMOND'' from Zip 103 FM is now his official Jamaican DJ See photo

Tiwa Savage Reacts To Her Billboard Magazine Cover Feature With A Powerful Message

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Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage was recently featured on the billboard magazine cover alongside Davido and Mr. Eazi. The songstress after announcing this took to her social media handle to react by sending a powerful message to empower women. She wrote, “A lot of people still have the idea that a woman has to stay at home and be the wife and mother. Don’t get me wrong. Those are great morals to keep. But I think the modern African woman, modern black woman is being limited. We can do both.  #CELIA   ” the album is coming “

Davido, Tiwa Savage And Mr. Eazi Make It On Billboard Magazine Cover

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Africa has just heard a good news as it’s finest musicians make their way to the cover of Billboard Magazine. Davido, Tiwa Savage and Mr.Eazi are the ones glittering at the cover of the Billboard Magazine, making Africa proud. The artists broke the news to their fans on their various social media handles expressing how happy they are about the said achievement. photos below;

“Poor Video… Shatta Wale Used Infinix Note 7 To Shoot Sleepless Night Video” – SM Fan Slams Shatta Wale

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Shayc Babs, a loyal fan of the African dancehall King, Shatta Wale has slammed him over the production of his latest music video saying it of low quality. Sleepless night is the latest of Shatta Wale’s videos released but has had it first criticism from one of his own people. According to him, the video seems to have been edited by some wayside directors who have little or no idea on the job thus making it unattractive and headache inducing to watch. Another reason for disliking the video is the fact that Shatta Wale invests little in his video production, because of fear of investing too much and not getting back the money. Quote: I always have issues with the color temperature of his videos apparently shot and edited by his boys or novice directors. Mostly the warm shades are too easy to notice. Choosing the right colors for your video can make it more visually appealing and help to get your message across. Choosing the wrong colors as well as poor or no lightening...

Prez Akufo-Addo Reveals Conditions Under Which He Will Ease Restrictions On Public Gathering

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed the only condition under which restrictions on public gathering in the country will be eased. He revealed this when some political leaders called on the government to ease the various restrictions to enable them to start their campaigns as well as other activities. However, the President mentioned that the only moment he will ease these restrictions is when the number of infections recorded and deaths are low. Speaking to a delegation from the Anglo traditional Council on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the Jubilee House, he said; ”I am very confident that we will overcome it. Fortunately for us, the number of people who have died in Ghana is very very small. Each death is unfortunate but never the less, the numbers in Ghana are small and the numbers of people who have been hospitalized as a result of the COVID-19 and are in severe conditions are also small at the moment.  ”We pray to God that it continues that way. Becaus...

Stonebwoy Launches Nominate Challenge With A $1000 Cash Prize; Here is How To Win

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Multiple award-win ning musician, Stonebwoy has announced a juicy cash prize as he launches a challenge for his Nominate song featuring Keri Hilson. Here is how to win this $1000 cash prize with the Nominate Challenge; All you have to do is to make a video on the Triller App to show love to your crush or the special person in your life. The participant with the most creative video will be awarded with a $1000 cash prize. The top three entries will be shortlisted next week. Check this Video out

Shatta Wale Or Sarkodie Wouldn’t Have Been Embarassed Like They Did To Kidi – Donzy

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Award winning rapper, Donzy has shared his thought on the embarassment Kidi felt at the hands of Nana Romeo of Accra Fm after the singer turned up late for an interview. Earlier report of the unfortunate event that happened inside the studios of Accra Fm and on Facebook that day. Reviewing the event with Dr. Cann on Showbiz Extra, Donzy described how gutted he felt when his colleague artiste was mistreated. He made a daring claim that the Ghanaian media has their favourite artiste who they respect and can’t humiliate in such situation, citing dancehall king, Shatta Wale and Sarkodie as example of the favourite artistes of the media. According to him, nobody can scold Shatta Wale or Sarkodie when they turns up late for an interview, but will be happy they honored the invitation by showing up. Quote:  “If it was Shatta Wale or Sarkodie, that wouldn’t have happened to them. Even if the presenter had 5 minutes of their time, he would have been happy because of their mil...

My Mother Wanted Me To Be A Doctor – ‘GOAT’ Rapper AY Poyoo

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Self-acclaimed Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) Ghanaian rapper, AY Poyoo has made a shocking revelation about his personal life, saying her mother had wanted him to become a medical doctor. AY Poyoo has been trending heavily on social media in recent weeks with his funny style of rapping. His style is absolutely different from the normal but he believes he is on the right track. Some have described him as a comedian due to his antics, not able one is taking a Goat to a live interview on television. “When I started, my mother wanted me to be a doctor. She wasn’t interested in what I was doing. She wasn’t in agreement that I chose to fool instead of being a doctor,” he said in an interview with GhanaWeb. The “new face of GH rap” says his mother is still proud of him regardless. “My mother is very proud, she is very happy about my craft,” he added. “Sometimes when I look at myself on the screen I ask myself is this really me? What about me is so special that people ar...

Ghana Confirms Receiving Shipment Of Madagascar’s Coronavirus Herbal Medicine

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The Ministry of Information in a tweet earlier today confirmed that Ghana has received shipment of Madagascar’s Coronavirus herbal drug. According to the tweet, the drug is being tested for its efficacy by the Food and Drugs Authority and findings will be out very soon. This comes after several African nations have also received the drug which is being touted as the possible cure for the deadly virus. We await the results of the findings as we hope it will possibly help to eliminate the deadly Coronavirus from our shores. So far, Ghana has confirmed over 5000 cases of the disease with 29 deaths, however, over 1000 people have reportedly recovered which makes our situation very encouraging.

I Featured Kojo Antwi On My Album Because He’s A Music Legend - Stonebwoy

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Ghanaian Dancehall Artist Stonebowy has revealed why he featured the Music man Kojo Antwi on his album. According to Stonebowy, Kojo Antwi is a music legend so he thought it would be wise to feature him because of the other foreign nationals he featured too. He stated that he wanted the blend on his album. Speaking about winning the Grammy with his projects, he stated that he’s very optimistic of winning the Grammy some day as he was nominated in 2019. He stated that he’s working hard to win the Grammy. Stonebwoy on the show explained some of the lyrics in his song on his Anloga junction album. He emphasized that he feels excited working with American Star Keri Hilson because she is very supportive and amazing working with. Stonebowy made this interesting revelation on Pluzz 89.9 Fm on the Drive time Area with Gang Folk.

Stonebwoy’s Anloga Junction Album Now Accessible On CDs

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Ghanaian dancehall sensation STONEBWOY has announced his trending album Angloga Junction is now available on CD's The move by the BET award winner is to cushion patrons and fans who are not abreast with how to stream via digital stores, in perspective, patrons who are less tech savvy than the mainstream. The Anloga Junction CDs which is currently in stock at the “BHIM Shop – Ashaiman” (Lena Pharmacy building, opposite Engen Fueling Station). Stonebwoy’s Anloga Junction album since its release barely a month ago has chalked some successes becoming the first Ghanaian project to record over 10 million streams on Audiomack in a week. ‘Nominate’, which features 2 time Grammy nominee Keri Hilson also peaked at number 19 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart making him the first Ghanaian ever to attain that feat.

Shatta Wale, Honored “King of African Dancehall In Popular Jamaican Newspaper “The Sunday Gleaner”

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Jamaican newspaper, “The Sunday Gleaner”, has done an exclusive feature for Shatta Wale, in it newspaper, labellig him the ” King of African Dancehall”. Shatta Wale was featured in the entertainment section of the newspaper with a full page dedicated to the stories of his career, his rise and fall, his rebranding and his success story so far. The newspaper hailed Shatta Wale as the “King of African Dancehall “ with respect to his admiration and remarkable longevity in holding down the genre in Africa for many years without giving up for another genre. The story of Shatta Wale and his profound love for his biggest dancehall icon, the incarcerated Vybz Kartel and his feature in Beyoncé’s Lion King album was captured in the newspaper as well.

Stonebwoy, Burna Boy, Nasty C & More To Perform At Africa Day Benefit Concert

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Africans will be celebrating African Day on May 25 and ViacomCBS Networks Africa and YouTube in partnership with Idris Elba are hosting an “Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home”. The program will be used to raise funds to help children and families in Africa that are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with all proceeds being donated to support food and health needs for those most impacted on the continent. The program will be a 2-hour special streamed and broadcast to millions of viewers in Africa and around the world on MTV channels and on the MTV Base Africa YouTube channel. African stars to perform at the event include Burna Boy, Sho Madjozi, AKA, Diamond Platnumz, Sauti Sol, Yemi Alade, Fally Ipupa, Stonebwoy, Teni, Angelique Kidjo, and many more. Commenting on the program, Idris Elba said; “Taking a moment to shine a light on African arts to benefit the African homeland and its people. A continent of this size should find a way to dig deep and stand up for one anoth...

Fantana ‘MURDERS’ Wendy Shay In New Post- Calls Her UGLY Plus Other Derogatory Words

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Fantana is instigating trouble in her own corner and the object of her unprovoked attack is familiar foe- Wendy Shay. Apparently, Wendy had jabbed her for calling her a local champion in an interview on GHOne TV. Responding, Wendy Shay fired Fantana by saying she’s always creating needless headlines instead of making hit songs. These words have hit Fantana like a thunderbolt and has consequently shot back like a wounded lion in an IG post that shows how lethal she can be. “ This man is mad because I went to an interview and they asked me a question and I gave an honest answer… I never insulted you! Uncle Shay, as ugly as you are , you have the nerve to talk about “ I can’t make a hit song with big teeth “ Uncle Shay.. do you have a hit song? You’re mad at me because your career didn’t even cross Togo border, or because your new song flopped? I even helped you by lying to everyone saying you introduced me to rufftown so people could like you…. and you’re still local champio...

Beef is Good, But If You Need More Money To Live Large Like Me, Then Drop Hit Songs – Wendy Shay

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                 Ghana within this period has seen more celebrity feuds on social media, termed as ‘ beef ‘, than any other time in the country. Well, singer Wendy Shay has commented on this ongoing beefs. According to Wendy Shay, beef can give you all the attention, but if you want to make more money and live large like her, then musicians should rather drop hit songs. “Beef is good it can give you all the attention but if u want to make more money and live large like me,u need to drop hit songs… Betplanet paid me millions”

Kidi Apologises To Sarkodie And Sarknation

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Kidi Apologises To Sarkodie And Sarknation For Saying Bad Stuff About Sarkodie Back Then Twitter is such an interesting place. Fans of Sarkodie have gone undercover to retrieve old tweets musician, Kidi made about Sarkodie back then. According to Sarkodie fans, Kidi has been a hater of their boss since day one, and these are proofs to show. The ‘Say Cheese’ singer has issued an apology after been dragged by Sarkodie fans for tweets he made about the rapper some years ago. Here is Kidi’s apology as he tweeted; Here are some Screenshots of what Kidi said against Sarkodie that made him apologise,