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12 Apr

I Don’t Take Less Than ₵10K; I Drive A ₵100K Car – Incredible Zigi (WATCH)

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Ghanaian choreographer, Incredible Zigi, has revealed that he doesn’t take less than ₵10,000 for a performance. According to the dancer, his work entails a lot more than meets the eye. Explaining this in an interview with Sammy Kay Media, he said he charges not just for the dance moves but also for insurance and the intellectual process of putting together a choreography. “I charge for the craft and insurance on the side and then the dance, before I charge choreography. It’s not just the moves but our mind. And you will be charged for the dance moves that will go…

12 Apr

‘I Give Free Water In My Area, I’ll Do More’ – ‘Dada Awu’ Founder Says After $1m Sale Of Meme

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The popular Ghanaian pallbearer's group, nicknamed 'Dada Awu' have become a million-dollar richer. This comes after their 10-second meme was bought for $1.046 million (372 Ethereum) in one of the historic Non-Fungible Token (NFT) auctions. According to the founder of the group, he is going to invest in philanthropy and he has already started with free water in his area. Speaking on a Twitter Space discussion after the breakthrough sale, he said " I am very happy ... you know already from 2020 I started giving back to the society, you know everywhere you find yourself, it's the society that takes…

12 Apr

Accept Any Level Of Reception You Get From Nigeria – Kelvyn Boy Tells Colleague Artistes

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Afrobeats musician Kelvyn Boy has intimated that Ghanaian artistes should be ready to go with any level of reception they receive from Nigeria regarding the promotions of their music in the West African country. The singer explained that Ghanaians seem to expect too much from Nigerians. He added that Ghanaians will be better off paying attention to the little love they receive from Nigeria at the moment and rather hinge on that for more in future. “I think we should just be able to go with any level of reception they give us,” he said in an interview on Takoradi-based Connect…

12 Apr

Poor Packaging Costing Ghanaian Music – Kelvyn Boy

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Ghanaian music star Kelvyn Boy has attempted an explanation to why Ghanaian musicians are struggling to get their songs popular in Nigeria. According to the former Burniton Music Group signee, Nigerians have managed to balance their sound to ensure that their songs are global. He explains that that is the reason why Nigerian music is not only dominating the African continent, but the globe as well. For the Afro Beat artiste, Ghanaian music can only reach such levels if attention is paid to the packaging. He was speaking with host Ato Kwamina Otoo D’Gem on Takoradi-based Connect FM. “They (Nigerians) have…

12 Apr

Black Sherif’s Former Manager Sues Him For Breach of Contract

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Sensational Ghanaian musician, Ismaila Mohamed Sharif popularly called Black Sherif has been sued by his former manager, Shadrach Agyei Owusu. This comes after the Manager, Snap Chavis Wayne, accused the ‘Kwaku The Traveller’ hitmaker of leaving him high and dry to sign a record deal with another label, Empire Entertainment, without his approval. This allegation was made by one DJ Slim who accused Black Sherif of being an ingrate. DJ Slim alleged that the artiste had abandoned a 7-bedroom house, a car and other personal items his manager made available to him for his personal use. In documents sighted by Myjoyonline.com,…

12 Apr

Osinachi Nwachukwu’s Husband Arrested Over Her Death

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Police have arrested the husband of a top Nigerian gospel singing star, Osinachi Nwachukwu, after she died on Friday in an Abuja hospital. Initial reports said the 42-year old had been sick with throat cancer, but her family deny that, alleging she had been a victim of domestic abuse. Her husband Peter Nwachukwu has not yet commented. A police spokesperson said an investigation was underway to determine the cause of her death. Osinachi Nwachukwu was one of Nigeria's most popular gospel artists, with her voice described as "angelic". She featured on the 2017 hit gospel song Ekwueme, which has 71 million…

11 Apr

I Plotted With Abena Korkor To Meet Nana Aba Anamoah On UTV – A-Plus Confesses

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Musician cum political activist, A-Plus has made shocking revelations about the peace treaty that occurred on UTV’s “United Showbiz” months ago involving Media Personality Nana Aba Anamoah and mental health activist, Abena Korkor. Abena Korkor had made disparaging remarks about Nana Aba Anamoah and surprisingly appeared in one of United Showbiz episodes which had Nana Aba Anamoah on as a panelist. The self-confessed bipolar patient, Abena Korkor, came on the show with a submissive heart to retract her insults on Nana Aba, apologized to her and made a promise not to badmouth her again. However, fast forward to recent incident of…

08 Apr

‘Politics Is A Calling’ – John Dumelo

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Ghanaian actor and politician, John Dumelo has described politics as a calling. He told Nana Quasi-Wusu (PM) on Y 97.9 FM that one needs to be called before he or she can venture into politics. “Politics is a calling, you have to be called before you can venture. It has a lot of demands and it is an experience no one gives you,” he said. The defeated NDC parliamentary candidate revealed he always thinks about the progress of the people and the country. “I think about the people, Ghana, and what to do to make the people feel better,” John…

08 Apr

Veteran Ghanaian Actor Psalm Adjeteyfio Dies

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Veteran actor Psalm Adjeteyfio, popularly known as TT, has died. His son, Nii Adjei Adjeteyfio, confirmed this development to citinewsroom.com on Friday, April 8, 2022. According to Nii Adjei, his father who was already battling diabetes and other ailments had a low sugar level and had been admitted to the hospital. Nii Adjei said his father passed on during the early hours of Friday. TT is famed for his role in the popular television series, ‘Taxi Driver’. Adjeteyfio was in the news recently after he made public his financial predicaments. Source: citinewsroom.com

07 Apr

I Was Never A Suspect In Bettie’s Murder – Chris Attoh Addresses Wife’s Death

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Actor Chris Attoh, upon his return to the Ghanaian industry, clears rumours about his involvement in his wife’s murder. Chris Attoh stated clear and empathically that he wasn’t a suspect when his wife, Bettie Jennifer, was brutally murdered. The actor pointed out in an interview with ZionFelix that any line of questioning with the police after the incident was purely routine and not based on suspicion. He also mentioned that the infamous tweet that started the rumours was coincidental. “The tweet was about being honest in relationships. And that’s what I believe in. Call it coincidence or whatever. But I…