Forbes Magazine Publishes Top 13 African Celebrities To Watch Out For In 2013, Sarkodie & R2Bees Are in There

An article by Zimbabwean TV personality / producer and entrepreneur Farai Gundan has been published by Forbes Magazine and the guest post which looks at Top 13 African Celebrities to watch out in 2013 has Ghanaian musicians-Sarkodie and R2Bees on the list… Check out the Top 13 African Celebrities To Watch Out In 2013 below… 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 of the year. Ahmed has collaborated with American R&B recording artist, Ne-Yo on a song called “Amazing You”. He’s now working on his third album (planned for Spring 2013), for which he promises amazing collaborations. David Oyelowo, Actor, Nigeria David Oyelowo is a British-born Nigerian actor based in the U.S. This year has been a very busy year for David. He was in the George Lucas produced bio-pic “Red Tails”; Oscar-nominated film director, Lee Daniels’ “The Paperboy” opposite Nicole Kidman and Matthew McConaughey; Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln” starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Tommy Lee Jones and most recently “Jack Reacher” starring Tom Cruise. David also starred in the indie film, “Middle of Nowhere” for which he was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male Actor. Trevor Noah, Comedian, South Africa Trevor is South African stand-up comedian, who made his U.S. television debut on NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” in January of this year. A megastar in South Africa, Trevor has also been a radio DJ, actor and TV host. He toured the U.S with stand-up star comedian Gabriel Iglesia and presented his one man show “The Racist” at the Edinburgh Fringe in the U.K. Fresh off a very successful three month national tour in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, Trevor is currently appearing in a six week sold out run at London’sSoho Theater. Serge Ibaka, NBA basketball player, Republic of Congo Born in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, Serge Jonas Ibaka Ngobila is one of the most improved professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Commonly referred to as Serge Ibaka, Serge is a power forward with the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team. He won a silver medal with the Spanish national basketball team at the 2012 Summer Olympics and is reported to be dating American R&B artist Keri Hilson. Julius Onah, Film-maker, Nigeria Emmy-Award winning, film and television director and producer, J.J. Abramsannounced that he has selected Nigerian-born filmmaker Julius Onah, to direct his top secret sci-fi project, “God Particle”. The film will be developed through InSurge Pictures, Paramount Pictures’ micro-budget division. The 29-year-old Nigerian born film-maker made a name for himself with his short films “Little Girl Blue” and “Big Man”. His short film, “The Boundary”, designated by Amnesty International as one of its “Movies That Matter“, was acquired by American premium cable television network, Home Box Office (HBO). He most recently completed his debut feature length movie “The Girl Is In Trouble”, which was executive produced by Spike Lee. Julius has an MFA in film from the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at New York University where he was a Dean’s Fellow. Kudzanai Chiurai, Artist, Painter, Zimbabwe The first Black student to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, Kudzanai is regarded as one of the fastest rising talents in contemporary African art. So impressive was his work that the university faculty named him “Most Promising Art Student”. His art-work has been exhibited at the prestigious Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London anddOCUMENTA13, the mega- exhibition of contemporary art that takes place every 5 years in Kassel, Germany. Kudzanai’s film “Iyeza” has been selected to be screened as part of the short films program at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. “Iyeza” was one of only three African based short films to be selected. Born in the United States, but raised in Somalia until they were nine years old and had to flee their country’s violent civil war, the Brooklyn-basedMohallim sisters launched their fashion line,Mataano, which means “twins” in Somali, in 2008. Oprah Winfrey hailed the identical twin sisters,Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim as future millionaire moguls on her popular talk-show the same year their fashion label was launched. Four years later, the Mohallim sisters have presented their collections at fashion weeks from New York City to Lagos, Nigeria to Johannesburg, South Africa. CNN Inside Africaprofiled the design duo for a feature on African fashion. This year the Mataano twins announced their partnership with supermodel Iman’s IMAN Cosmetics for which they are also the brand ambassadors. DJ Sbu, DJ, Recording Artist, Social Entrepreneur, South Africa Sbusiso Leope, popularly known as DJ Sbu, is an entertainer, media personality, philanthropist, and abusinessman. A role model to South African youth, DJ Sbu goes to at least three high schools weekly to share his inspirational story about how he overcame poverty and became successful in life. Voted “Sunday Times Coolest Brand of 2012,” DJ Sbu released his 6th studio album, “Sound Revival Volume 2” earlier this year. It has since been certified platinum. Ajak Deng, Supermodel, Sudan The Sudanese supermodel burst into the scene in 2009 when she debuted at the spring Michael Angel show at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week. She has closed the Valentino couture show and also walked at fashion weeks in New York City, London and Paris for Gucci, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, Armani, Lanvin, Chloé, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Arise African Collective. One of the faces of Benetton, Ajak has been featured in various magazines, most notably Vogue, “Interview” with Mikael Jansson and “V” with Amy Troost. Camp Mulla, Hip Hop Group, Kenya The five-member, award-winning group is considered one of the most exciting hip hop groups in Kenya. After winning several awards locally, Camp Mulla became the first Kenyan and East African artists to be nominated at the 2012 BET Awards for the “Best International Act – Africa” category”. Sarkodie / R2Bees, Recording Artists, Ghana The two-time Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year became the first Ghanaian artist to win a BET Award, walking away with the “Best International Act – Africa” category” earlier this year. For the second time, Sarkodie made a second appearance at the 2012 BET Hiphop Awards in Atlanta, Georgia, alongside hip hop artist Talib Kweli. Sarkodie’s third studio album, titled “Sarkology”, will be released in 2013. Ghanaian mega-group R2Bees, made up of Faisal Hakeem (Paedae da Pralem) and Rashid Mugeez, is behind some of the biggest hits coming out of West Africa. The hip-hop/hiplife group’s highly anticipated single featuring London-born, Ghanaian artist, Tinchy Stryder is due out in 2013. Mark Tonderai Hodges, Film-maker, Zimbabwe Mark Tonderai began his career in the media working as a writer, producer and presenter on the Mark Tonderai Show on BBC Radio 1 and weekending for BBC Radio 4. In 2002 he formed Shona Productions with partner and wife, Zoe Stewart, and wrote and starred in his debut feature, Dog Eat Dog. His latest film, ‘House at the End of the Street’, which he directed, brought inUS$36 million at the box office. Bonang Matheba, Media Personality, South Africa Bonang is undoubtedly South Africa’s leading female television presenter, reality TV Host, and radio DJ. A favorite with South African youth, Bonang won the 2012 Glamour Magazine Woman Of The Year Award. Bonang most recently joined South African Broadcasting Corporation, SABC3’s flagship lifestyle and entertainment show, “Top Billing” as one of the hosts.

Rihanna & Chris Brown In Ivory Coast

The music industry's most divisive couple continues their world tour! Rihanna & Chris Brown touched down in the Ivory Coast last night, 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. Check out the contentious couple exiting their plane and prepping to participate in what has been dubbed Sub-Saharan Africa's version of the Grammys. RiRi and CB have a horrible history of Grammy-night dramz, this time we hope no one gets hurt! Vvip tickets for the concert are selling at a whopping $2000.

Mercy Johnson Delivers Baby Girl In America

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okogie, who was married to Prince Odi Okogie in 2012, has delivered a baby girl. Mercy gave birth at an undisclosed hospital in the United States of America. Reports say that the loved role interpreter is in good condition with her newborn baby. In August 2011, she controversially married Prince in Lagos. She has been in the US for over a month now.

Top 5 radio stations of 2012 in Tamale

1. Zaa Radio 99.3: The urban radio station clearly leads the pack in 2012 with their style of presentation, show concepts and premiere of new local music on the Disc Drive hosted by Mr. Tell and also their idea of concentrating more on local programs widened their listenership. The station was also noted as the only station that was streaming live on the internet without hitches.

2. Fiila Fm 89.3: Riding on the back of Fada Wiskee, Mama Jane and Dj Calos kept it running tight in 2012. The station was able to keep the premium brand intact but still watered down their shows to accommodate the average listener.

3. Justice Fm 98.5: A fusion of slow paced music and pop, Justice Fm garnered quite a following, and in 2012, DJ Mezz and the team kept it thorough, catering to the multi-cultural community.

4. Diamond FM 93.7: The ever energetic morning show ‘Diamond Power Drive’ anchored by Mohammed Ibn Abdallah remains a big reason Diamond Fm makes the cut. With a more grounded appeal, Diamond fm dominated this year.

5. North Star Radio 92.1 : The station continued with their brilliant presentation style – with Sensational DJ. Blending the old school with the new,

Celebrities And Their Christmas Messages

As we are in the Christmas season, celebrities are using various social media networks to wish their fans the best of the years ahead and OMG!Ghana brings to you what they want to tell their fans.

Chris Attoh: Merry Christmas to you & all of your loved ones. May your day be filled with peace, joy & happiness. Stay blessed!

Lydia Forson: Merry Christmas to all of you ,on this day remember the love of God and share it with as many people as you can. That’s the true meaning of Christmas. JOY TO THE WORLD.

Okyeame Kwame: Merry Christmas to you my awesome and loyal fans. I admonish you to celebrate this season responsibly. Don’t drink and drive. Lets all enter 2013 in one piece!!

Agya Koo: I thank God for the live of former president John Agyekum Kuffour, Nana Addo, the newly elected president John Mahama and all my fans who have supported me till now. Its my prayer that, they all celebrate the ceremony as they expect it. Lets forget everything that happened in the year and celebrate.

Joselyn Dumas: As we celebrate this Christmas miracle(JesusChrist) let’s allow His love to dwell in us always..Merry Christmas. All my love to you xxx

Eazzy: merry christmassssssssssss… gon get sum gifts frr yal …

Yvonne Nelson: A smile confuses an approaching frown…..so keep that smile.Merry Christmas FAM.love you soo much

Juliet Ibrahim: Merry Christmas to you all xoxo God bless you

Mzbel: Merry Christmas to u all xoxo

Jon Germain: Merry Christmas family *** Merry Christmas to all our cherished readers!!!

Balotelli's Brother Enoch Arrested

Manchester City star Mario Balotelli’s brother appeared in an Italian court on Christmas Eve accused of assaulting two policemen. Enoch Barwuah, 20, who had trials with Stoke City and Sunderland before signing for Salford City last month, was held after a brawl at a bar and kept in custody until his appearance before a judge. The court heard how he had been attacked as he drank in a bar in Brescia with his sister Abigail by a man who ripped his shirt but Barwuah then turned on the police, who had been called by the owner of the bar. Officers said they found Barwuah in the street, shirtless and barefooted and when they approached they were kicked and punched. They also reported that their squad car was damaged in the incident. The court bailed Barwuah to his home address in Brescia until January 3, when he will have a fast-track trial, accused of assault and resisting arrest. At his hearing, Barwuah apologised and admitted that his reactions had been ‘unjustified’ but claimed that he had become concerned when his sister ‘felt ill’ during the attack. Barwuah is the younger brother of Balotelli, who also has a sister called Angel. The three other siblings remained with their natural parents when Balotelli was adopted as a baby by a wealthy Italian couple.

Chris Brown Takes His Controversies To Nigeria

American singer Chris Brown who stormed Nigeria over the weekend couldn't hide his controversial character as every move by the RNB superstar from the airport to his hotel and even on stage sparked controversies. Chris Brown reportedly snubbed a Nigerian female fan who was trying to hug him. Chris Brown’s reaction to this female Nigerian fan trying to hug the superstar, it seems he does certainly not want any love from our Nigerian ladies. The “Don’t Judge Me” singer raised a lot of questions with the number of American security officers he came along with to Nigeria. From the pictures coming out from his stay in Lagos, it looks like the singer who usually put up a good show with his backup dancer had more bodyguards even than dancer this time around. Chris Brown was also spotted in the company of some armed Nigerian military men who added to his security detail. On the event night, Saturday December 22, 2012 Chris Brown stunned and thrilled the Nigerian fans who attended his concert held at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites, when he brought out Nigeria’s very own Star Boy Wizkid on Stage during his splendid performance. This is actually huge for Wizkid because aside their performance together on one stage, the two will surely be working on something together in the studio. Chris Brown even gave bloggers and internet panic something to talk about when he released pictures of the house he lodged in. With his mind off the show after giving a good account of himself on stage, the 23-year-old who was overwhelmed with the size of the undisclosed Lagos home show organizers lodged him in. Bewildered by the size of the house, Chris Brezzy share a couple of pictures on Instagram with the caption ‘This house I’m at in Nigeria is big as f**k!‘. He put up other photos included him playing with two dalmatian dogs. Chris Brown later flew out of Nigeria to continue his African tour which kicked off in South Africa over a week ago.

Hollywood Actor Denzel Washington Comes To Nigeria

Hollywood actor, Denzel Washington, is expected to arrive in Nigeria next week to take part in the shooting of Spider Basket,a new movie funded by Nigerian businessman, Dennis Osadebe. Osadebe himself arrived in Nigeria from his base in Turkey last Friday in company with his Turkish partner, Abdulkadir Erkahraman. Osadebe’s decision to invest in the entertainment industry appears driven by his faith in the abundant talents in the country. “Denzel is just one of many Hollywood stars that I want to witness the talents in this country and to impact significantly on Nollywood. Others are coming. My secaond movie, By Fire by Force, is due to be premiered this month,” he says. Osadebe’s DCS Entertainment has signed up two Nigerian artistes, Wandy Boy and V2K.

Mugees R2bees To Go Solo

Speculations gathered by 18newspaper.com through its sources disclose that a member of the R2bees family – Mugees to be precise is all ready to go on a solo journey with a release of dancehall album. According to our sources, Mugees who is tagged as one of the most versatile artiste in the country now, completed his untitled dancehall album long enough and has even released some singles like ‘Am done’ which is one classic dancehall tune making waves in and outside the country. In a chit chat with a source close to R2bees, it was also gathered that, the upcoming album from Mugees was recorded by no other than Kill Beat, the beat beast, whose fingers has never missed a hit ever since his acceptance into the music industry. The big question is, wont this solo journey taken by Mugees split the group R2bees who are currently one of the best groups the country has? In our quest to find out what management thinks about Mugees’ solo album journey, a management member in a chat with us during preparations for one of the biggest shows that ever took place recently in the country at the Dome, noted that, Paedae who is the other member of the group (R2bees) is so comfortable with the idea of his partner hitting a solo album. The management member said: ‘these two guys are more than brothers, they understand each other more than anybody else hence the family of R2bees including Paedae totally supports the Mugees upcoming dancehall album. He mentioned that, all those who have seen the ‘Am Done’ video can testify that Paedae was largely represented hence if it was the other way round, trust the R2beees brand to be stronger and supportive, no splits. We agree with the management member of R2bees because looking at the chemistry between these two artistes nothing can separate them. These are two strong individual artistes forming a group.

Parties in Tamale this December -2

Parties in Tamale this December

BBOYZ MAGNIFICENT 31ST PARTY This party is for Big Boys.. grown,Gentle and respected. it is strictly by invitation. ALL WHITE 9NT POOL PARTY. This party has no poster..so i don't know the exact date but is happening live at BIGIZA COURT HOTEL-TAMALE. and also fiaster condoms are inn with the tickets book your ticket to avoid rash!! you might wanna tune in to Justice |Fm on 24th to win free tickets and get informed more. INFERNO Reloaded Party 2012-2013 No poster for this event also but this is the little information i could gather.. Get ready as the event masters, Creative Multimedia Gh presents the highly anticipated big boys and girls party ever to hit the Tamale metropolis, Come hangout with the most swaggerlicious tertiary students and gargantuan Gh celebrities Hosted by one of Accra's hottest radio DJ's plus more.... So make a date with us on the last day in December (Monday 31st December 2012) as we together usher in the new year in a grand style Remember that admission is Strictly by invitation, but you can call our hotlines to reserve your special PASS ....0372028602 - 0262637000 - 0204469000 Life is tasty like the INFERNO Reloaded Party................................................. So be there to celebrate the Well these are the few parties i know about.. if more come up i will let you know. Remember to always check for entertainment updates on my blog new year........................

Kojo Antwi congratulates John Mahama on election victory

Ghanaian music legend, Kojo Antwi, on Thursday congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on his December 07 election victory. Speaking during a courtesy call on the President at The Castle, Mr. Antwi who is popularly known as Mr. Music Man, said he and other players in the creative arts industry are looking forward to greater collaboration with Mr. Mahama’s administration to develop the sector and contribute to national development. Kojo Antwi was accompanied to The Castle by Malian singer, Salif Keita, with whom he will be performing on Monday December 24, 2012. Mr. Antwi’s 24th December concerts have been a marked event on the Ghanaian Christmas calendar and draws large crowds every year. President Mahama, who has been a patron of the concerts in previous years, said the expected performance of the duo would make a night a wonderful one. He noted that he is a lover of the music performed by Kojo Antwi and Salif Keita. Salif Keita praised Mr. Mahama for his humility, noting that he did not believe that they could get an audience with a President with such short notice.

A lesson to the young and all by my Boss

Everyone has ambitions. Even the kids do. You can tell by the kind of shoes they wear. Maybe, we parents should should look to buying durable shoes so that if they just ended up wearing those we won't bow our heads in shame or regret. These children look up to us for inspiration and an example. An example which they want to outgrow and improve upon. We owe them a duty of striving for the best. Of course, there is nothing wrong if we gave up our best and still failed, at least, our foot prints will be planted in the sands of time which they would learn from. We owe them a moral duty to leave no stone unturned and no "turn unstoned" Their right to a dignified life and ambitions freely expressed should not be taken away because we failed in our duty of brazing the odds today. Parents and would be parents alike, guardians; without regard to what happens, no matter how long it takes, no matter the stormy weather let's just keep moving.....

New "Antenna" Remix By Fuse ODG Featuring Wyclef Jean

UK-based Ghanaian act FUSE ODG of "Azonto" fame has released the official video to his highly popular Antenna song. The video,features Haitian-born music star Wyclef Jean. The song is a remixed version of already popular"Antenna" single, which has the same beat but the only difference was the Haiti Super star doing his thing. The official video was released after an earlier video, which had winners in a special competition that called on his fans to enter, to qualify them to feature in the Antenna video.

Murder plot against Bieber foiled

Investigators have thwarted a convicted murderer's plot to kill and castrate teen idol Justin Bieber, Albuquerque's KRQE news reports. According to the site, Dana Martin -- currently serving two life sentences in New Mexico for raping and killing a 15-year-old girl in Vermont 12 years ago -- recruited a fellow inmate at the state prison near Las Cruces to help him carry out a series of murders, one of which was planned for the "Beauty and the Beat" singer. Law-enforcement officials say recently released inmate Mark Staake and his nephew Tanner Ruane were supposed to take down the pop sensation at his sold-out Madison Square Garden concert in New York City in November. The plan was to strangle the young star and his bodyguard with paisley ties, Martin's calling card, and then castrate both victims. Before the grisly deed was carried out, however, Staake was arrested in Vermont on outstanding warrants. Apparently, Martin -- who KRQE says is "obsessed" with Bieber and has a tattoo of the singer on his leg -- blew the whistle on his own scheme and revealed the whole murder plot to cops. Investigators later recorded phone calls between Martin and Ruane in which the two discussed the killings. Ruane was subsequently apprehended by New York police, who found murder tools and pruning shears on him at the time of his arrest. Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, spoke to Us Weekly exclusively about the planned attack, noting that the singer's well-being was his team's top priority. "We take every precaution to protect and insure the safety of Justin and his fans," Braun told Us. This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Justin Bieber's Manager Speaks Out on Alleged Murder, Castration Plot

9 Things you should never do while having sex

When you're in bed with your sweetheart, the last factor you want to do is convert them off. That said, here are a few typical mistakes that you should not make. 1. Not getting Believe it or not, many individuals (and this contains women) don't hug their associate when they're having sex. Why? Perhaps because the ranking doesn't allow for it or they are too willing to ejaculation and think it might crack the beat. Nevertheless, it is suggested that you try to hug your associate during the act - it will only add to the encounter. 2. Biting on before your lover's prepared While many individuals love an competitive associate, biting any aspect of their body before they are turned on may cause to discomfort (and might even decrease the possibilities of any further measures ) or basically turn them off. So create sure your associate is completely energized before you chew their ear, back, throat or any other aspect of their body. 3. Neglecting everything but sexualised places Genitals are excellent, no question, but you should definitely pay interest to other places of your spouse's body and concentrate for a while on their system - legs, arms, returning and abdomen are extremely erogenous places for men as well as females. Carefully caressing these places will help inspire your associate further; in convert, improving the possibilities of them pleasuring you returning. 4. Placing your bodyweight on your associate Even if you're a girl! It's okay to reduce yourself in when every once in a while and go insane on your sweetheart. But when you're relaxing on top of them, you have to be cautious not to fall your bodyweight on them. Chocking them or blocking their capability to take in will anyway destroy when and any possibilities of some excellent measures. 5. Ejaculating too soon/ too overdue This one is especially for men. You need to have excellent management on your muscle tissue to make sure that you can come at an appropriate time. Too soon and you may depart your associate unsatisfied; too overdue and it might depart your associate sensation as if they're moving metal at the gym. To prevent this, invest a lot a longer period on foreplay (this will help men as well as women). If you take a lengthy time and can only come via guide pleasure, do your best to get your associate to climax and then they can come back you the favor. 6. Not caution your associate before you ejaculation If you're going to let go - and this is applicable even to females - whether during dental sex or sexual activity, you need to tell your associate beforehand. Something as easy as "I'm going to let go," will adequate. Your associate warrants to know. 7. Healing sex like adult Although some partners appreciate having smutty sex, you'd be prudent to discuss to your associate before you practice such behavior. If you start being unpleasant with your sweetheart without understanding if they like it first, possibilities are the situation won't end on a satisfied observe. 8. Remaining silent Do you like to listen to it when your associate is having a excellent time? So pay them the same regard and discuss up when you're experiencing yourself. Something as easy as a little complain, or even saying something like, "that seems so excellent," will motivate them and inform them further on your complain places. 9. Technical act It may go through to you to push away like you do at the gym, but you'll easily discover out that most individuals don't appreciate such an act. Mix it up a little bit; go quick at periods, then gradually. Be innovative and you'll get experiencing some difference too.

Chris Brown Coming To Lagos, Nigeria On December 22, 2012

American pop star Chris Brown is set to storm Lagos State Nigeria on the 22nd of December 2012 for a pre-christmas show. On Saturday Dec 22, Chris Brown will be performing live at Eko Hotel hall in Victoria Island, Lagos. The dancing bee popularly called Breezy has put his Rihanna beating saga behind him. After his Barbados tour with his girlfriend, Rihanna, he is set to fly to Nigeria for the performance of his life.

Blakk Rasta records tribute songs to late wife

Award winning reggae musician and host of Taxi Driver on Hitz 103.9 FM, Abubakar Ahmed, popularly known as Blakk Rasta has recorded two songs dedicated to the memory of his wife who passed away last month. The wife, Sakina Ahmed passed away on November 7 in Takoradi in the Western region after a short illness. He narrated that the wife “had a stomach ache and then we tried a number of hospitals here [in Accra] she wasn't fully healed so she needed more care so we decided that she should go to Takoradi to her parents and family so that they will give her better care while she was hospitalized.” The downhearted Blakk Rasta said just when he thought all was going well, she passed away after one-and-a-half weeks' stay in Takoradi. She was buried the same day she died, according to Islamic tradition. Sharing fond memories of his late wife, Blakk Rasta said the mother of his two children “was a very patient person, who always avoided the limelight; she did not like the focus lights on her even though she had a husband who was always in the limelight. She wanted not to be there. She was very supportive.” He recounted that he met his late wife who became his best friend after his university education at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) during the launch of his second album, More Fire in Takoradi. “I was doing my National Service then as well. That was in 2002. We tied the knot in a short ceremony in 2004. So we had been together for actually ten year, eight years as husband and wife and two years as man and woman,” the Barack Obama singer added. Blakk Rasta also observed that, “She was the best mother for our children. I met her at a time that I lived in a single room and there was nothing there. I remember there was only a small carpet and a small mattress in there. With her support and advice, we've moved on and on. There was no day that she complained about being with a Rastaman.”

Celebrities And Their Peace Messages Ahead of Election

With few hours to the 2012, Presidential and Parliamentary Election, The various celebrities want to use their influence and fame to preach peace to their respective fans and all Ghanians to show them the need to remain peaceful because it very vital to the development of every nation and their fans want to see them do what they do to keep entertaining and educating them after the election.

Agya Koo (Actor and Musician): “Let us put Ghana first before, during and even after the elections. After the elections whoever wins nothing will change. Your friend will still be your friend and all your family members will still remain your family. If there is war how and where can Agya Koo act for you to laugh? We have done it before and I believe by the grace of Almighty God we will do it again. We are all one people in one country let’s come together and let Peace be the ultimate winner. War is the worst thing that can happen to a nation but in the name of Jesus Ghana will never experience it. We should understand each other and we will surely have another Peaceful election and we all enjoy the Christmas”.

Edem (Rapper): Hip Hop artiste Edem known for his prolific Ewe rap delivery believes a word to the wise is enough “Be a warrior for Peace, not a warrior for war”, Edem said.

Jackie Appiah (Actress): The first Peace our nation needs is that which comes within the soul. Let’s all hope the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power in this election. Peace is not a distant goal that one seeks but a means by which one arrives at that goal. Ghanaians are people who are Peaceful ourselves because we are all Loving people nation and we will all remain like that forever and ever by God’s grace. Amen! Jackie Appiah.

Reggie Rockstone (Rapper And Businessman): “In these times we need each other. We refuse to be on CNN except for the positive and good vibes we put out there and about Africa. Here in my hart’s hands is a “piece” of my Peace pie! Take a “piece” you are now enjoying God’s Peace! God bless Ghana! Can I get an AMEN! May who Jah chooses win. God bless Ghana.”

Samini in “Time Bomb” collaboration with Wizkid

Dancehall artist Samini is set to drop a new single titled “Time Bomb” on December 12. The song, which features Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) signed act Wizkid, is said to be a banger. Samini has had a relatively quiet year but has staged a strong comeback recently with two successful shows including Joy FM’s Night With the Stars music concert, and the Malta Guinness Top of The World concert, held at the Independence Square on Saturday. In all two shows, the dancehall act gave a good account of himself, proving why he is still a force to reckon with. >His last studio album “Crucial Entertainment Outlaw” (CEO) was released two years ago, and as expected, music lovers can’t wait to see him drop a new one. “ WOW….I LOVE MA FANS,,,,THANKS 4 ALL THE POSITIVE FEEDBACKS—ON THE 12th Of DEC, I’M GONNA DROP A NEW SINGLE FEATURING WIZKID,,, TITLED TIME BOMB….IS A BIG TUNE. #Watch out. Akye Saaaaaaaa,” a message announcing the December 12 release, reads.

Sarkodie ‘Stabs’ R2Bees

According to credible information, all is not well between two Tema based artistes R2bees and Sarkodie due to a looming tension between the two. The best pals fell off last weekend over an issue of mistrust and betrayal. Sarkodie and R2bees who were billed alongside a Pan African group P-Square on the “Top of the World Celebration” concert, together threatened to boycott the show prior to the main night allegedly over an alleged huge disparity between their performance fee of (¢20,000 and ¢10,000 respectively) and that of the Nigerian stars P-Square, who reportedly charged close to $.200, 000. The two confronted the organizers together on Thursday evening November 22, and demanded additional money or they would not mount the stage. According to a close source, managements of Sarkodie and R2Bees were still in talks with the organizers the whole of Thursday and Friday still insisting on being paid more, but late Friday night a call was placed from Sarkodie’s camp to one of the senior executives of Charter House, organizers of the event, that they should forget about their demand and that Sarkodie was ready to perform. Interestingly, all this happened without the knowledge of R2Bees or their manager who were leading the ‘crusade’ for more money. The duo (Mugees and Paedae) felt betrayed and disappointed in Sarkodie and his management, for stabbing them in the back to perform on a show they have both agreed not to perform until the organizers increase their performance fee. According to Ike, manager of R2Bees, they had that information on Friday night when he was still negotiating that Sarkodie had agreed to perform, and when he confronted Sammy Forson, Sarkodie’s manage; he confirmed that indeed they had agreed to perform because they didn’t want any bad blood between them and the organizers. According to him they didn’t believe it until they were informed that Sarkodie actually mounted the stage to perform at the Independence Square, and that they (R2Bees) were replaced with Samini. The group is currently dumbfounded that their friend Sarkodie could betray them for something they are both trying to change for the benefit of every Ghanaian artiste. They also feel misled because because this whole idea to boycott the show was Sarkodie’s idea and they trusted him enough to play along, but he rather double-crossed them. However, R2Bees manager said that “Oh! We as R2Bees do not hold anything against Sarkodie, we don’t have any problem with him but all I can say is that we have learnt our lessons. We have advised ourselves” Ike said admitting that Sarkodie “Obidiponbidi” has indeed ‘played Judas’ with them.

Veteran Nollywood actor Enebeli Elebuwa is dead

The actor, who is a member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) died Tuesday night at an Indian hospital after battling with partial stroke for more than a year. The actor Enebeli Elebuwa was flown to an unnamed Indian hospital for proper medical attention after attempts to treat him at the St. Luke's hospital, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria failed. Early this year, controversial Nigerian man of God, Apostle Sign Fireman posted a video on video sharing site, YouTube claiming to have healed the veteran actor of his partial stroke. The video showed Enebeli struggling to walk during the healing service done for him. The pastor thereafter claimed that in a matter of days, Enebeli would be able to walk well. The actor, soon after, denied the healing and was subsequently flown out of Nigeria after his condition worsened. While on admission in India, members of his Ndokwa community of Delta State based in India visited to lend him support and wish him speedy recovery. Enebeli Elebuwa was a native of Upkane in Otagunu local government area of Delta State. His dad died when he was 10 years old, forcing him to leave his home town when he was only 12 years to stay with someone in Lagos. Pa Enebeli, as he was affectionately called, was a retired civil servant and an actor who had over three decades of acting experience. Enebeli's first ever acting role was in the soap Mirror In The Sun. He appeared in the first three pilot episodes of that series and eventually worked as an assistant producer and director. He has since been part of many productions including Heaven's Gate produced by another veteran actor Zik Okafor. Enebeli's first movie was a film (celluloid) called Dinner with the Devil, produced by Sanya Dosumu in 1974 where he played the role of a police officer investigating a crime. He also featured in other major films including Bisi Daughter of the River by Jab Adu and Eddie Ugboma's Oyenusi. He also acted in the now rested popular television drama, The Village Headmaster.

Today is popular actress Jackie Appiah’s Birthday

Today (December 5) is the birthday of popular actress, Jackie Appiah. She was born in Canada. Jackie who was a runner up at the Talent Teens Competition started acting at the age of 12 in her local church group. Their performances mostly demonstrated the Christian way of addressing and approaching the public. However, her professional acting career began when she was cast as Enyonam Blagogee in the TV series Things We Do for Love. Following her onscreen debut Jackie went on to create a successful acting career including starring in the smash hit movie Beyoncé alongside prominent Ghanaian actors Van Vicker and Nadia Buari, quickly establishing herself as an ‘A’ lister.