2016 Ohemaa Mercy’s Tehillah Experience Concert is slated for August 7. The event takes place at the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) Calvary Temple, Spintex Road, in Accra.

Apart from the ‘Aseda’ singer, other gospel artistes such as Uncle Ato, Ps Isaiah, Bro. Sammy, Nacy, Becky Bonnie, Sandra Afreh, Esther Nyamekye and Francis Amo who are billed to minister have the responsibility to satisfy the worship needs of patrons who will throng the venue.

The 3^rd edition of Tehillah Experience concert dubbed the “Throne Room Experience” is expected to provide the platform for Christians to have a fulfilled praise and worship time with their Creator.

Gospel music lovers will be treated to some good and soul-inspiring songs come August 7 at the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) when Ohemaa Mercy leads the pack of gospel artistes for the free concert.

Mr. Twum Ampofo, a member of Ohemaa Mercy Ministries described the Tehillah Experience concert as an event designed to fulfill the spiritual needs of people.

He explained that Tehillah means “praise, adoration and thanksgiving” in biblical context and as such, patrons will be led to appreciate the works of God through praise and worship.

Ohemaa Mercy who recently released her 6^th studio album, “Aforebo” promised Ghanaians of a powerful event on August 7.

The event is powered by Unique Brand Communications and Ohemaa Mercy Ministries.

Comedian DKB was crowned the new king of Ghana comedy by Humorist Kweku Sintim Misa (KSM) last Saturday at the National Theatre during his “Point of View” Comedy Show.

“When I see DKB he says KSM you are the man and I say no, I was the man. Now you are the man. I am very proud of him, so it is my pleasure and my duty to introduce to you the new King of Comedy DKB.”

“I am here today and I’m very happy for these young guys (comedi­ans). Show them some love. They have taken GH comedy to a new level and I am extremely proud of them. I hosted DKB some time ago on my show and I said DKB, one day you are going to get there and I am going to open for you. He thought I was lying, so when he talked about this show, I was like no problem, I will be there and I will open it for you. That is why I am here today.”

KSM made the comment when welcoming DKB to the stage.

DKB performing ta his “Point of View” Comedy Show

Selorm Kwame Tay, Mr. World Ghana 2016 has arrived in Southport, England ahead of the 2016 Mr. World main event scheduled to take place on July 19.

The final event will be staged at the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre amidst entertaining activities.

24-year-old graduate of Central University who left Ghana Saturday evening is hopeful to represent his country the best he can.

He joined other competitors from more than 40 countries have already arrived in Southport to take part in the Mr. World competition.

Current Mr England Chris Bramell, from Liverpool, said the event was not just about being “eye candy,” according to the BBC.

Contestants will battle it out over five heats including an extreme and sports challenge, style and fashion, as well as talent round.

Selorm is optimistic to make his country proud, appreciating Mahogany Lodge Ghana, Tanink Ghana, organisers Exclusive Events and his family for their support.

Organisers of the City People Entertainment Awards (CPEA) have announced the nominees for this year’s edition.

The likes of Richard Asante aka Kalybos, Kofi Adjorlolo, Umar Krupp, Adjetey Anang, Majid Michel, James Gardiner, Prince David Osei, John Dumelo, Artus Frank, Van Vicker, Chris Attoh are competing for the Best Actor of the Year award.

The Best Actress of the Year Award category comprises Yvonne Okoro, Jackie Appiah, Juliet Ibrahim, Christabel Ekeh, Salma Mumin, Martha Ankomah, Yvonne Nelson and Joselyn Dumas.

Founder and editor of GhanaGist.Com Ebenezer Anangfio who won the Showbiz Blogger/Online Writer of the Year Award category last year have been nominated again alongside Chris Handler – Ghbase.com,  Zion Felix Adomako – Zionfelix.net, Francis Addo – Ghanareporter.com,

Eugene Osafo Nkansah – Nkonkonsa.com, Ebenezer Nana Yaw Donkoh – NYDJLive, Cypress – Cypressghana.com, Kwaku – Ghkwaku.com and Ameyaw Debrah –Ameyawdebrah.com.

The 2016 CPEA will be held on July 24, 2016 at Yard 158, Oregun, 34 Kudirat Abiola Way, Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria. The award aims at recognizing hard work in Africa’s entertainment industry and beyond.

Below is the full list of Ghana nominees

Best Actor of the Year Award (Ghana):

Richard Asante aka Kalybos,

Kofi Adjorlolo,

Umar Krupp,

Adjetey Annan,

Majid Michel,

James Gardiner,

Prince David Osei,

John Dumelo,

Artus Frank,

Van Vicker,

Chris Attoh.

Best Actress of the Year Award (Ghana):

Yvonne Okoro,

Jackie Appiah,

Juliet Ibrahim,

Christabel Ekeh,

Salma Mumin,

Martha Ankomah,

Yvonne Nelson,

Joselyn Dumas

Best Supporting Actor of the Year Award (Ghana):

Tosweet Annan,

Jose Tolbert,

John Dumelo,

Samuel Bravo,

Chris Attoh,

James Gardner,

Toosweet Annan,

Eddy Waltson.

Best Supporting Actress of the Year Award (Ghana):

Ella Mensah,

Zunnell Zuh,

Pascaline Edwards,

Doris Sackitey,

Kafui Danku,

Selly Gha Galley,

Emelia Brobbey,

Roseline Ngissah

Entertainment Company of the Year Award (Ghana):

Glitz Africa,

Knight House Entertainment,

Charter House,

Empire Entertainment,

Imajin Advertising,

Event Factory

Best Showbiz-Friendly Company of the Year Award (Ghana):

Tigo,

MTN,

Jack Daniels,

Euro Star Limousines,

Vodafone,

Joy Dadi Bitters

Face of Ghana Movies Award:

Zynnell Zuh,

Yvonne Okoro,

Kofi Adzololo,

Adjetey Annan,

Ella Mensah

Christabel Ekeh,

Majid Michel,

Yvonne Nelson,

Richard Asante aka Kalybos,

Umar Krupp,

Joselyn Dumas,

Adjetey Annan,

Prince David Osei

Best Movie of the Year Award (Ghana):

Ghana Must Go,

Anniversary,

Amakye & Dede,

You May Kill the Bride,

No Man’s Land,

Any Other Monday,

Shattered Lives,

Candle in the Wind,

House Keepers

Hottest Ghanaian Actress In Nollywood:

Yvonne Okoro,

Zynnell Zuh,

Roseline Ngissah,

Ella Menshah,

Yvonne Nelson,

Joselyn Dumas,

Kafui Danku,

Jackie Appiah

Best Movie Director of the Year Award (Ghana):

Kofi Asamoah,

Pascal Amanfo,

Afe Olumowe

Abu Idi,

Frank Rajah

Most Promising Actress of the Year Award (Ghana):

Fella Makafui,

Patricia Opoku-Agyeman,

Lisa Awuku,

Rosemary Zimu

Best New Actress of the Year Award (Ghana):

Becca,

Victoria Michaels,

Wiyaala,

Jessica Williams

Best Indigenous Actor of the Year Award (Ghana):

Kojo Nkansah aka Lilwin,

Bishop Bernard Nyarko,

Bill Asamoah,

Akwasi Boadi aka Akrobeto,

Kwaku Manu

Best Indigenous Actress of the Year Award (Ghana):

Christiana Awuni,

Clara Bensaon aka Maame Serwaa,

Portia Asare Boateng,

Vivian Jill Lawrence,

Tracey Boakye,

Kyeiwaa aka Rose Mensah,

Emelia Brobbey

Ghana Musician of the Year Award (Male):

ELShatta Wale,

Sarkodie,

Stonebwouy,

Edem,

Bisa Kdei

Ghana Musician of the Year Award (Female):

Irene Logan,

Efya,

Nana Yaa,

Yaa Yaa

Becca

MzVee,

Wiyaala

TV Station with Best Showbiz Content Award (Ghana):

GhOne,

Viasat 1,

Joy Prime,

Metro TV,

4Syte TV,

Adom TV,

TV3,

UTV

Radio Station With Best Showbiz Content Award (Ghana):

Hitz FM,

Y FM,

Live FM,

Peace FM,

Starr FM,

Pluzz FM,

Rainbow FM,

Hot FM,

Okay FM

TV Hostess of the Year Award (Ghana):

Adwoa Saah Boateng,

Gladys Osei-Wiredu,

Berla Mundi Addardey,

Selly Galley,

Nana Konadu,

Stacy Amoateng,

Gloria Sarfo,

Melody Kukua Ibrahim,

Naa Ashorkor,

Baisiwa Dowuona-Hammond

Showbiz Blogger/Online Writer of the Year Award (Ghana):

Chris Handler – Ghbase.com,

Zion Felix Adomako – Zionfelix.net,

Francis Addo – Ghanareporter.com,

Eugene Osafo Nkansah – Nkonkonsa.com,

Ebenezer Nana Yaw Donkoh – NYDJLive,

Cypress – Cypressghana.com,

Kwaku – Ghkwaku.com,

Ameyaw Debrah –Ameyawdebrah.com,

Ebenezer Anangfio – Ghanagist.com

RapDacta Okyeame Kwame has said that it is wrong to say that Ghanaian comedians are not funny.

Speaking to GhanaGist.Com after the “Point of View” Comedy Show with DKB at the National Theatre, Okyeame Kwame said what the young comedians needs is to be brave.

“So this young man [DKB] has broken the jinx.  They say that young Ghanaian men are not funny, it’s not true, they are just not brave. DKB is brave… between comedy and foolery; I don’t know which one he tilted more towards but he is an amazing guy, he made [all of] us laugh,” he told GhanaGist.Com.

On the night, DKB made jokes about various personalities including Okyeame Kwame. According to him, the Rapdacta speaks the Queen’s language like his nose is blocked.

Responding to the comedian, he said, “He [DKB] is also a ‘fool’; he who cast a joke on the Rapdacta will be considered a ‘fool’, he fought back, pause a while with a fake laughter and screamed “DKB you rock.”

By GhanaGist.Com

Multiple award winning Dancehall artiste Samini has revealed to GhanaGist.Com that he is actually a big fan of comedian DKB and local comedy.

He said he has been following his exploits for a long time as he singlehandedly try to lift the image of Ghanaian comedians.

“It’s been a wonderful experience. I’m a big fan of DKB. I’m somebody that believes in local comedy and I have seen him try to push it singlehandedly for a very long time.”

He is therefore calling on all the local comedians to emulate DKB so that the comedy scene can be vibrant.

“So finally if he has been able to get his own platform with a packed venue, all I can say is congratulations to DKB and the fact that, other local comedians can emulate this, so we can have a vibrant comedy scene,” Samini told GhanaGist.Com at the National Theatre after the “Point of View” Comedy Show with DKB.

By GhanaGist.Com

Okyeame Kwame on July 7, 2016 released his much anticipated Gospel Song titled “Hallelujah” confirming his position as Ghana’s most Versatile and Decent Rapper.

Since it’s release the song has received rave reviews with many commentators commending the rapper for his lyrical prowess, wonderful production value and the beauty of the music video.

Sammy Flex, host of AM Pluzz on Pluzz FM asked Okyeame Kwame the motive behind the gospel song to which Okyeame responded that the song is in thanks and praise to God for the considerable amount of blessings he has received and to inspire and motivate the youth to keep the faith regardless of the challenges they face.

Sammy Flex in his bid to enquire about some comments made by KK Fosu, Okyeame cut him short saying “I want to take this opportunity to apologize on behalf of KK Fosu because I have heard a lot of insults have been rained on him online and on radio. No matter what he said, I believe insulting him is not the way to go. We need unity in the industry to develop. So my fans please, forgive KK Fosu.”

Okyeame Kwame

Into other matters, Okyeame Kwame narrated how he met Abochi. “Someone came to my studio for me to help. When I heard Abochi’s singing and production style, I asked that they bring him to me. He is a really talented young man; he plays the piano, produces, mixes and masters as well. Due to his extreme talent he has been signed onto the One Mic Label”

“To my fans, thank you for holding me down over the years and for your faith in me. I promise to give you more of what you expect in the coming days.”

The Music Video can be watched here:

Ghanaian Gospel musician, Danny Nettey has died, according to a StarrFMonline report.

The popular musician died on Friday dawn after a sudden ailment at his home in Accra.

May his soul Rest In Peace!

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Daniel (Danny) Nettey is a gospel musician from Ghana. He grew up without many musical instruments in the home.

He was heavily influenced by the blues music his father listened to. He eventually became an assistant music director at his local church.

His music is mostly a blend of gospel, smooth R&B, inspirational pop, and contemporary worship. He is described by his colleagues as a man full of the Holy Spirit’s power and passion for Gospel music.

In 1998, he toured with worship leader Ron Kenoly as a back-up singer, and he later performed in the UK on the same bill as Ron Winans (of the famous gospel-singing family).

His 2002 album was an international success and hailed as one of the gospel albums to watch out for by Christianity Today.

It featured a duet with Rachel Thompson on ‘I am the Lord’. ‘I believe’ was released in 2006 as a double album with 12 tracks on each.

Some of his songs include I believe, Adom (by grace), My all 2 u, I am the Lord, I will never leave, It’s not hard, Revive us, God’s eyes on Africa, I will worship, Sanctify me, Hold on, In Your presence, Thank you, among others

After releasing his stirring track ‘godMC’ two weeks ago, M.anifest returns with a new track (#100percent) in his ‘Thursday Treats’ series.

On 100% M.anifest features one of Ghana’s most promising and talented young musicians, Worlasi. The track is a fun and exuberant ode to self-confidence produced by acclaimed Ghanaian producer Mobeatz.

M.anifest – 100% ft. Worlasi (Prod. Mobeatz)

Multichoice Ghana is thrilled to announce the addition of GHOne TV, to the GOtv platform, to increase the local content offering in Ghana. GHOne TV will thus now be available on all GOtv packages.

GHOne TV will be available on channel 179 and will offer authentic Ghanaian programming comprising of news and current affairs, movies, magazine and talk shows, sports, religious programming and a multitude of variety entertainment amongst others.

According to Cecil Sunkwa-Mills, General Manager, Multichoice Ghana this addition enriches the current offering of content available in Ghana. Adding that “GOtv is committed to supplying the best and most relevant local and international content to enrich the lives of all subscribers thus the recent addition of more Ghanaian TV channels our bouquets ahead of the digital migration.”

Kwabena Adisi, CEO of EIB Network expressed GHOne TV’s excitement to be able to expand its reach via this partnership to service parts of the country their signal was not available previously adding that, “viewers across the country will now be able enjoy our quality current affairs, news/magazine and captivating talk shows and programmes no matter where they are in the country.”

GHOne TV’s addition increases the number of Ghanaian TV channels to seven which would be available on all GOtv packages. For more information on GOtv’s range of exciting channels to choose from, please visit www. gotvafrica.com

It was a bright Sunday afternoon as I made my way to “Rasta”, an area along the bush road (from La to Teshie) to joined a group of young corporate executives for the opening of a multi-purpose grooming centre owned by a young guy committed to making a difference in society.

Cheerful, smart, vibrant and enterprising! These are some of the attributes of Christian Dordoe, who I can best describe as a perfect example of a go-getter, filled with a positive energy and possesses the spirit of a winner.

Just like his idol, Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba and a man who has single-handedly impacted the entire economy and internet industry in China, Christian has an inspiring story to tell – from a village boy to becoming an owner of a multiple unit thriving business.

Chris, as he is mostly called, arrived in Accra in 2004 from the Volta Region convinced of finding the best opportunities in the nation’s capital to make life more meaningful and also realise his dream of becoming a successful business owner.

Without a roof over his head and a place to call a home, Chris wasn’t deterred, rather, he got himself a job as a “workhand” at a construction site to enable him keep body and soul together. He carried bags of cement, buckets of water on his head all day and also supplied mortar to the bricklayers in a wheelbarrow all day for a stipend which could barely buy him three square meals.

His God gifted skill is his most priced asset – barbering, which he discovered earlier in his life as a teenager growing up in his hometown, Mafi-Adidome. After completing his elementary education at Pentecost Preparatory Junior High School in Tapa Abotoase, Chris became a barber with his family and friends becoming his initial clientele.

“Growing up for me was an exciting and challenging experience. My family did their best and provided me with basic education at one of the best schools in the village at the time. After I was done with JSS, I started barbering as that was the only thing I could do best. It is my gift from God as I didn’t learn how to barber, it comes to me naturally. With the level of development in the village, I know the only way to keep my dreams alive was to relocate to Accra and I was ready to do that no matter the cost it came with. It was convinced I was going to make it in Accra so I embarked on the journey”, Chris said.

After months of working on the construction site, he went on to work with a couple of barbershops. There, he realised how he could make a livelihood as a barber and also achieve his dreams. Apart from the barber shop, he did other menial jobs to save up to enable him to rent a small place which served as his shop and residence.

“Business was sometimes very good and at other times very bad. There were times I got excited and other times I got disappointed and very frustrated as I had the rest of the family back in the village to support. There were times I did extra jobs including buying and selling just to augment what I was getting from the shop. To be honest, it was a challenging moment for me as I had underestimated how frustrating Accra could be before leaving the village”, according to Chris.

Chris kept his head up in spite of all the challenges and was motivated to realise his dream to succeed in Accra. He was regular at church and had few friends who continually encouraged him never to give up.

Others would disappoint him sometimes but that made him stronger than discouraging him. From one business to the other in addition to the shop, Chris continued to work hard to acquire a bigger place to transform the business.

This led him to register and establish C- Dors Executive Grooming, an exclusive men’s grooming outfit currently with two branches, one in Osu, behind Radio XYZ and the other at Rasta, along the bush road from La to Teshie.

Services offered by his outfit are haircut, shaves, manicures & pedicures, shoe shine, facials & massage, waxing services and hair laser removal. They also provide private and special services in the comfort of the clients’ home or office.

His clientele base is diverse, from corporate executives, politicians to showbiz personalities including Black Avenue Music’s boss, Desmond Blackmore (D Black), DJ Breezy, Mic Smith and Castro. Others are Sekou Nkrumah, Obed Psych (of urban gospel group, Preachers), Kojo Bonso (former Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Mayor), Joseph Adu (CEO, Devtraco) and Eric Goka (owner of Twist Pub).

About his future ambitions, Chris said “I am very grateful to God for how far he has brought me and also to everyone who has contributed to the success of this business, it’s a dream come through. At this point, I wish to establish a big retail outlet to stock several lifestyle products and brands, from clothing to other fashion accessories with an exclusive eatery and wine shop. It’s going to be a one stop shop for everything lifestyle”.

He subscribes to the philosophy of Pope John Paul XXIII “Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.”

The nominees for the maiden edition of the Ghana Film and Television Crew Awards (GFTCA) are out.

The Ghana Film and Television Crew Awards (GFTCA) is an award set to recognize the hard working crew members in both Television and Film industry.

For many years, these men and women who work tirelessly to bring us the great entertaining programmes we witness on our televisions have not been given the proper honour they deserve, hence the GFTC Awards.

The theme for the awards is “”CELEBRATING THE UNSUNG HEROES”.

The main event is scheduled for Saturday August 13, 2016 at the Airport View Hotel in Accra. The red carpet segment starts at 7pm.

The Ghana Film and Television Crew Awards is powered by Footprint Entertainment, Epicwave Multimedia and Delpark Services in partnership with Ghana Film Crew Association (GHAFCA).

SPONSORED: Obibini Blackman, Abro Media, Voltic, Viasat 1 and Airport View Hotel, NAFTI.

MEDIA PARTNERS: Trailer TV, Ghanareporter, GhanaGist.Com, 98 Newspaper, CDW Multimedia Ltd and Mimo CT.

THIS EVENT IS STRICTLY BY INVITATION.

Below are the nominees for the Film Crew and Television Categories.

Best Production Manager 
1. Kwabena Copson – Sika Sei Yonko
2. Haruna Saidu Soale – Northern Affair
3. Louis Saah-Acquahman  – Candle In The Wind
4. Enoch Atakorah – Sisters At War
Best Story/Screenplay 
1. Edmund Nartey – Shattered Romance
2. Kobi Rana – Happy Death day
3. Evelyn Robinson – Announcement
4. Leila Djansi – Northern Affair

Best Casting Director 
1. Evelyn Robinson/ Gabriel Mauricio – Announcement
2. Bridget Nortey – Yolo
3. Gifty Norbert – Beast Of No Nation
4. Leila Djansi – Northern Affair

Best Director 
Frank Fiifi Gharbin – Obroni Hiani
Samuel Owusu Asare – Before The Noon
Edmund Nartey – Beautiful Ruins
Kobi Rana – Happy Death day
Best Continuity Tittles Of Nominated Films
Eben Kwabena Nuvor – Beyond The Cottage
Florence Djansi – Northern Affair
Enoch Atubigah – Nyame Nhyira Mmaa
Sylvia Tetteyfio – Yolo
Best Director Of Photography (D.O.P)
James Ashianor/Godwin Ahiabu – Beautiful Ruins
Samuel Anakwa – Shattered Romance
Evander Kwame Agymang – Before The Noon
Abdul Gafaru Abdul Rahim – I Do

Best Gaffer

1 Mustapha Temim – Beautiful Ruins
2 Philip Archer – Yolo
3 Tetteh Appan – Northern Affair
4 Nii Perbi – I Do
Best Sound 
1 Michel Kpoglo – True Lies
2 Peter Avettey – Rain
3 Kofi Sefa Bonsu – Yolo
4 James Adofo – Kweiba
Best Art Director 
1 Tony Tomety – Northern Affair
2 Evelyn Robinson – Announcement
3 Andrew Bourreau – Don’t Play That Game
4 Godwin Mensah Vegaz – Prince Of Tamale

Best Make Up 
Naatess Lartey – Sisters At War
Elizabeth Atarime Mboah Awuni – Office Palava
Lydia Ashitey – Announcement
Esther Laryea – Yolo

Best Special Effect 
Elizabeth Atarime Mboah Awuni – Living With Trishia
Tony Tomety – Northern Affair
Lydia Ashitey – Announcement
Jude Odoh – Abusua Bi Dea Saa

Best Costume/Wardrobe 
Sylvia Tetteyfio – Yolo
Caroline Gray – Beautiful Ruins
Thelma Quaye – Living With Trishia
Fauzia Yakubu – Prince Of Tamale

Best Location Manager 
Haruna Saidu Soale – Northern Affair
Enoch Atakorah – Sisters At War
Kwabena Copson – Sika Sei Yonko
Louis Saah-Acquahman – Prince Of Tamale

Best Editor Tittles Of Nominated Films
Peter Mensah – Nyame Nyhira Mmaa
Felix Gyebui-  Beyond The Cottage
Samuel Owusu Asare – Before Noon
Emmanuel Blay – Yolo

Best Production Assistant
Joseph Akwaku Oman – Office Palava
Samuel Whyte – Billy
Elvis Kwadwo Asante – Sika Sei Yonko
Prosper Akpoulu – Office Palava

Best Still Photographer 
Obobisa Oppong Ernest – Announcement

Best Producer 
Fredrick Kwame Adomako – Nyame Nhyira Mmaa
Evelyn Robinson – Announcement
Ivan Quashigah – Yolo
Juliet Ibrahim – Shattered Romance

Television Crew Categories:

Best Moning Show Crew 
eTV Ghana – Breakfast TV
Viasat 1 – This Morning

Best Entertainment Show Crew
eTV Ghana – Late Nite Celebrity Show
Viasat 1 – Celebrity Fan Zone

Best Sport Show Crew
eTV Ghana – The Team
Viasat 1 – Sport Extra

Best News Crew
eTV Ghana – Prime Time News
Viasat 1 – Viasat 1 News

It’s often said that, Laughter is Medicine for the heart; and researchers also say, it takes less cells in the human face to smile but rather much more cells to frown. Obviously, you would not choose the latter.

The longest running Comedy series is back with a bang and trust organizers to give you an over dose of original comedy from Comedians in Ghana and Nigeria.

The 1022 Night of Laughs and Music is scheduled to happen on Saturday 6^th August at the Accra International Conference Centre. It’s never a dull moment at the comedy and Music series as double doses of Comedy and authentic Ghanaian Music is dished out without any apology.

It’s a Night of carefully packaged quality music and side splitting laughter that is intended to relax the nerves of patrons and ginger them up for 2^nd quarter of 2016.

Comedians expected on the Night are Acapella, I Go Dye, Destalker, Foster, OB, Kenney Black, Lekzy Decomic and many more surprises to be expected. These are well sought after comedians who are ever ready to do what they love doing.

The longest running comedy series in Ghana always comes in at the right time and promises to still be the best comedy event on the Ghanaian calendar.

The above lineup of hottest and most talented acts in the comedy business will be at their best game at the Accra International Conference Centre come Saturday 6^th August 2016.

Quality authentic Ghanaian music will be served by highlife sensations many more surprises. The 1000 laughs series is noted for its quality of comedy and Music. For over 10 years organizers have not compromised on the quality of the 1000 Laughs brand. Tickets are available at Charterhouse, XMen, MTN offices at Osu and Accra Mall.

A night of 1022 laughs and music is slated for Saturday August 6^th 2016 at the AICC. A Night of 1022 Laughs and Music is produced by Charterhouse with support from MTN and Airport View Hotel.

Ghanaian celebrity blogger, Ameyaw Debrah has resorted to crowdfunding to raise $8,000 to invest in a new project that would bring an amazing new experience to readers of his blog, www.ameyawdebrah.com.

According to the blogger, the project would include a responsive website and an optimized mobile compatible theme which would make it easy, less expensive and cumbersome for readers. It would also include a state of the art mobile app for Android and iOS mobile devices. The app will capture all the exciting news from the blog and bring users up to date on trending news and events in photos and videos.

He explained: “The project is estimated at $8,000 and I am calling all readers and fans of the blog to donate their widow’s mite towards the actualization of the new experience. Why don’t I pay for it myself? Well I am creating an experience for my community of users so they enjoy what it is I love to do.”

“I am not doing it for commercial gains because Ghana’s online space does not even encourage such investments; advertisers/agencies are still into cronyism and heavily reliant on traditional media. So although I love my readers, I don’t love them too much to bear the cost and risk alone. hahaha”

HOW TO MAKE DONATIONS:

Donate on Indiegogo by clicking https://www.generosity.com/fundraising/donate-to-support-ameyawdebrah-mobile-app/x/14578627

Donate on Mobile Money to Airtel Number 0244615112

Donate via bank:

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Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising monetary contributions from a large number of people, today often performed via internet-mediated registries, but the concept can also be executed through mail-order subscriptions, benefit events, and other methods.

Ameyaw Debrah

While the internet has opened up a world of endless possibilities by revolutionising the way people communicate, learn and live, there are downsides, particularly for children.

Children from low and middle-income countries are less likely to use the internet from home, and are more likely to go online from cyber cafes, where they are at greater risk of encountering inappropriate images and online and offline solicitation, disclosed a recent report by UNICEF’s Innocenti Research Centre (IRC).

In light of this, J Initiative, a youth focused non-governmental organisation in partnership with Tigo Ghana, have sensitised over 1,500 school children in 14 basic schools in the Greater Accra region on the need to stay safe and protected when using the internet. This forms part of several activities lined up for their Child Online Safety and Protection Campaign.

At the climax of the internet safety awareness programme for the 14 schools at Burma Camp Basic and Garrison Schools, resource persons from J Initiative and Facebook UK educated the children on how to detect suspicious persons and activities online, as well as, how to keep their personal information secured.

In her presentation, the Executive Director of J-Initiative, Awo Aidam Amenyah, highlighted some of the dangers the internet could bring when used wrongly.

Touching on the success of the three-week awareness programme, Ms. Amenyah said: “Since we began the awareness programme in basic schools, a lot of parents have reached out to us asking for advice on how best to protect their children. Some even ask for counsellors to help them deal with children who are already engaged in bad internet practices such as explicit media content.”

She also explained that the overwhelming response they have been receiving from teachers and the students is indicative that there are deep-seated issues that need to be addressed through appropriate regulation and legislation.

She was excited some schools had requested for assistance to incorporate internet safety in their ICT curricular.

CEO of End Point Homeopathic Clinic, Dr. Adu Boateng has donated 5000GHC to the veteran Ghanaian actor Jagga Pee to pay for his medical bills.

The money was handed over to the veteran actor by comedian and musician Kwame A-Plus who thanked Dr Adu Boateng for his kind gesture.

The veteran actor Jagga Pee, born Abeiku Nyame few days ago appealed to President John Dramani Mahama and generous Ghanaians to come to aid to help him pay for his medical bills.

Jagga Pee told a reporter from RazzOnline that;

My brother Reagan Mends, things are not well for me at all. I have been very sick for almost a year now. Money to pay for my hospital bills has been very difficult since I don’t often get jobs like I use to. I went unconscious and was admitted at the Holy Trinity Hospital then was later transferred to the 37 Military Hospital. I still owe the two hospitals Ghc2,500.00 for bills. I  can’t pay the bills so I am appealing to president Mahama to come to my aid by helping me with his’“celebrities for Mahama project’.

Join us to say a big Thank You to the End Point Homeopathic Clinic and Dr. Adu Boateng.

Jagga Pee in spectacle with Kwame A-Plus, Amanda Jissih and others

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Kumawood actor Bernard Aduse-Poku and wife Stella Dwomoh returned home from their base in New York City, United States of America to Ghana for their traditional wedding which took place on Saturday July 16, 2016.

The ceremony took place on Sepe Buokrom in Kumasi. In attendance were some of the known faces in Kumawood.

Courtesy Zionfelix.net, we publish the video and photos from the ceremony.

Bernard Aduse-Poku and wife Stella Dwomoh engagement

Bernard Aduse-Poku and wife Stella Dwomoh engagement

Bernard Aduse-Poku and wife Stella Dwomoh engagement

Bernard Aduse-Poku and wife Stella Dwomoh engagement

Bernard Aduse-Poku and wife Stella Dwomoh engagement

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‘Take Action, Inspire Change’ is the theme of Nelson Mandela International Day which is being observed today across the globe in recognition of the anti-apartheid icon’s commitment to democracy, racial justice and human rights.

As in previous years, people everywhere are being encouraged to perform at least 67 minutes of community service, one minute for every year that Mandela served others through his struggle for social justice.

“Let us seek to continue building on Nelson Mandela’s legacy of selflessness and deep sense of shared purpose,” says the United nations secretary general in his message to mark the day. “Let us heed the call to “never cease working to build a better world for all”.

From this year, Nelson Mandela International Day also focuses on the rights of prisoners, conditions of imprisonment, and the value of prison staff — addressed in the United Nations’ Revised Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, also called ‘Nelson Mandela Rules’ that were launched in October 2015.

Source: Jamaicaobserver.com

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Experienced music producer Zapp Mallet has said that currently recording commercials pay more than music production.

Speaking to Flex Newspaper, Zapp Mallet he said most of the time, what an artiste is willing to pay for a track does not even reach half of what can be made from one commercial, adding that, “I’m therefore making money from commercials, jingles and the likes, than I earn from music production.”

He continued that, currently there is no motivation to produce music.

“Some of us come from a generation where we work for the love of the job, but the motivation changes at a certain stage. I’m still hanging on because I do it for the passion. I wish musicians would pay more. The system is rough for everybody, but I wish it gets better.”

”In the name of hype, lies have become truth. I hope these sound engineers who claim they are making enough money from music production are indeed earning it. With my experience in this industry, I know what’s on the ground in real life. Producers outside are making huge sums of money. Let’s work hard for an industry where everybody earns what is due them’’, Zapp Mallet concluded.

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