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29 Nov

It’s Difficult Not To Cheat In Marriage – Mr. Macaroni

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Comedian and actor Adebowale Adedayo, widely known as Mr. Macaroni, has opened up about the challenges of maintaining faithfulness in marriages and relationships, describing it as a task that is “possible but difficult”. Speaking during an appearance on the Diary of a Naija Girl podcast, the popular skit maker touched on the intricacies of staying committed, noting that while it may be easy to offer advice on relationships, adhering to those principles in personal life can be more challenging. Mr. Macaroni stressed that infidelity is a universal issue that affects both men and women. He stressed that once an individual embarks on…

28 Nov

A Former GFA Secretary Orchestrated My 2006 World Cup Visa Refusal – Grace Ashly

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Ghanaian gospel musician Grace Ashly has shared her ordeal at the German embassy when she was nearly denied a visa. She has alleged that a former Ghana Football Association (GFA) secretary, Kofi Nsiah, played a role in the incident. In excerpts from an interview on ‘Onua Showtime’ shared on November 27, 2024, Grace Ashly disclosed that Kofi Nsiah had given her a letter to present when she visited the embassy. However, when she submitted the documents, the consular informed her that the details were meant to ensure her visa would be denied. "When we were preparing for the 2006 World Cup, we…

28 Nov

Watch These Four Unforgettable Ghanaian, Nigerian Video Memes And Their Hidden Origins

Wontumi1ShowbizGhanaian and Nigerian Video Memes

While scrolling through your social media feeds, you probably might have come across video content where memes made such videos even more exciting. These memes often stem from real-life moments, with some created for comedy purposes. Regardless, these short video memes, which have taken over platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Snapchat, and Facebook, are usually extracted from longer videos. While some of the people behind these viral videos deliberately recorded them for the purpose of gaining attention and engagement, others had no idea that their moments, especially their ‘priceless’ reactions, would capture such mass attention. Watch these exciting video memes…

28 Nov

Nothing Happened – Safo Newman Opens Up On Studio Session With Sarkodie

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Nine months after his studio session with Sarkodie went viral, Safo Newman has revealed that the meeting was musically unproductive. The duo met at Sarkodie’s studio in February 2024 after Safo Newman expressed a desire to personally thank the rapper for his acknowledgment. Recalling the moment, Safo shared, “Sarkodie tweeted that I was original, liked my style, and looked forward to working with me. I was grateful and thanked him in his DM, but I felt it wasn’t enough. So, I asked if I could meet him personally to express my appreciation.” Following their meeting, rumors spread that they had…

28 Nov

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Denied Bail For A 3rd Time, Will Remain Behind Bars Until May 2025 Trial

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Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain behind bars until his May 2025 sex-trafficking trial. The defense’s third attempt to free the 54-year-old music mogul was denied on Wednesday. It’s been an eventful two weeks in the federal case against the Bad Boy Records founder. Combs was denied bail twice before: Combs’s lawyers then proposed a detailed $50 million package in hopes of freeing their client. The latest offer included home confinement with GPS monitoring at a New York City apartment, an approved list of guests — with reportedly no female visitors allowed other than family members — and 24/7 monitoring of Combs by private security. The…

28 Nov

Maestro Kojo Antwi Loses Mother

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Music maestro Kojo Antwi is in mourning following the death of his beloved mother, Madam Mary Adwoa Nyamaa. She passed away on November 13, 2024, at the Mpraeso General Hospital in the Eastern Region. In a statement, Kojo Antwi expressed his sorrow, noting that his mother was the inspiration behind his iconic song Bre bre Anowaa. Full Statement: Call to Glory It is with deep sadness that Mr. Music Man, The Maestro Kojo Antwi, and his siblings, along with their families, announce the passing of their beloved mother, Madam Mary Adwoa Nyamaa, on November 13, 2024, at Mpraeso General Hospital. This…

28 Nov

I Was Advised To Do Drugs So I Could Go Wild On Stage – Safo Newman

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Ghanaian musician Safo Newman has revealed that he has been advised by some people to use illicit substances to boost his confidence on stage. According to the Akokoa hitmaker, despite such suggestions, he remains steadfast in staying true to himself and his principles. “People have actually recommended that I should do some of these things [drugs] so that I will go wild [on stage]. I won’t be doing that. I don’t think I can do that,” he stated on Hitz FM during a conversation about public criticism of his calm demeanor on stage. In the interview with Andy Dosty, Safo explained that many people…

27 Nov

Black Panther Star John Kani Outlines Plans To Groom Young African Filmmakers

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Legendary South African actor John Kani has noted that plans are underway to ensure the creation of a learning space that will build the capacities and abilities of African youths. The actor, who played the role of T’Chaka, father of T’Challa (the late Chadwick Boseman), in the movie Black Panther, stated the training will encompass and harness the abilities of these individuals in the fields of scripting, acting, and directing. Speaking with Doreen Avio, he said this initiative will help grow the African movie industry. “I am working with the ambassador. We are looking for places to create learning spaces to…

27 Nov

We’ve Been Told To Follow Monogamy, But It Doesn’t Work For Us – Okey Bakassi

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Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor Okey Bakassi has stirred up a conversation on Nedu Wazobia’s Honest Brunch podcast, where he shared his views on relationships and marriage within the context of African society. During the lively discussion, Bakassi revealed his thoughts on the traditional notion of monogamy, a model that is often celebrated in many parts of the world. However, he took a sharp turn in his commentary, arguing that monogamy is not inherently African. “Monogamy is a Western construct,” Bakassi said, noting that many African societies have long embraced polygamy as a norm. “In our culture, polygamy was never…

27 Nov

Perez Musik Was Heartbroken After Gospel Artistes Didn’t Attend His Wedding – Sonnie Badu

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Ghanaian preacher cum gospel musician Sonnie Badu has disclosed that his colleague Perez Musik was deeply disappointed when their peers failed to attend his wedding. In an interview on Okay FM on November 26, 2024, Sonnie Badu stated that the "Hewale Lala" hitmaker felt heartbroken by the absence of other gospel musicians at his special day. According to him, the only gospel artiste present at the wedding was Siisi Beidu. "I value relationships, and I cherish humanity. When Perez invited me to his wedding, I told him I would come, but he thought I was joking. It was my first…