Super Model Victoria Michaels never stops to amaze us all with her ever radiating look. She was recently captured in this photo shoot displaying her natural capacity to always hold it in front of the camera.
The International Model has recently been talking about how she has used Skin Water Therapy to condition her skin tone keeping it glowing and flawless.
Victoria Michaels
Victoria Michaels
Victoria Michaels
Victoria Michaels
Victoria Michaels
Africa’s leading sports channels provider, SuperSport wants to make it easy for sports fans to find their favourite sport on DStv, so it is cleaning house. On 4 July 2017, the SuperSport offering will be revamped to offer viewers easier navigation and less duplications.
“We’re making these changes to give DStv customers an even better viewing experience, making it easier to navigate our wide variety of sports in the back-to-back channels. As there will be less duplication and repeats of sport, and no impact on live events, the overall sport viewing will be enhanced, as will our overall HD offering” says Gideon Khobane, SuperSport CEO.
When the 2018 European football season kicks off in August, SuperSport 3 will be the Home of the Premier League for DStv Premium, Compact+ and Compact customers while SuperSport 7 will be their go-to channel for all La Liga football action. SuperSport 11 and SuperSport 12 will remain on the platform as permanent event channels for overflow live sport giving subscribers a wider choice of live sport.
SuperSport will also introduce two new sports channels: SuperSport 8 which will treat DStv Premium, Compact +, Compact and Family customers to the Premier League & La Liga overflow matches plus FIFA internationals and the IAAF Diamond League athletics in glorious High Definition (HD) and; SuperSport 10, which in addition to one live Premier League and La Liga Match per week, will also include a UEFA Champions League and Europa League match as well as Athletics, Rugby 7’s and the newest sports genre growing in popularity eSports, across all DStv packages.
All sport currently available on SuperSport Select and SuperSport Select 2 will henceforth be available on SuperSport 9 and SuperSport 10 while SuperSport 8, will now be available across Africa.
This is great news as DStv customers will continue to enjoy the same amount of exciting local and international sport but on a leaner and well-organised World of Champions.
Khobane reassures sports fans that “SuperSport is still the home of the best sporting action on the African continent, and with an enhanced HD and a streamlined channel offering, we believe we have made the viewing experience a whole lot better.”
DStv customers can visit DStv.com or SuperSport.com to see how the sports will be allocated across the different SuperSport channels.
Ghanaian musician and philanthropist, Okyeame Kwame (born Kwame Nsiah-Apau) has been appointed board member of Worldreader.
As Founder and Creative Director of his One Mic Entertainment record label, Firm Bridges Communications, and the OK Foundation the award-winning artiste – also a Masters Degree holder has contributed immensely to education, the creative arts, leadership, mentorship among others in a myriad capacities and is expected to bring his rich experience to the table.
Worldreader, headquartered in San Francisco, USA is a non-profit organization that delivers e-books to people in the developing world. The organization uses e-readers, mobile phones and other digital technology to provide readers in 53 countries with a digital library of over 45,000 book titles. Since 2010, Worldreader has served over 5.4 million readers.
Okyeame Kwame joins five others on the board of directors for Ghana:
1. Carol Williams, West Africa Director for Worldreader
2. Colin McElwee, Co-Founder and Senior Director of Worldreader
3. Matilda Amissah-Arthur, Philanthropist and former Second Lady of Ghana
4. Elizabeth Ashun, a dual qualified lawyer in the United Kingdom and Ghana
5. Nathan Amanquah Professor and Senior Lecturer at Ashesi University College
See more at https://www.worldreader.org/about-us/ghana-board/
Rocky Dawuni Meets Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau
The Ghana Naija showbiz awards celebrates excellence and provides recognition for artists/celebrities and industry professionals in Ghana and Nigeria who are making significant accomplishments in the media business going head to head in battle in various categories.
Recognized globally as one of the biggest media personalities in Africa, the beautiful media personality Peace Hyde has yet again added another achievement to her long list of accolades by emerging the winner of the Radio/TV personality of the year for 2017.
The hotly contested category saw nominations from media heavy weights such as Toke Makinwa, Olisa Adibua, Dotun, Toolz, Anita Erskine, Nana Aba Anamoah, Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku and Caroline Sampson.
Here is what the media personality had to say about the award on her instagram (@peac_hy) page:
This year, Peace Hyde has already made a significant impact by being shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious Discovery Young Health Journalist of the year awards which is set to hold in Johannesburg on the 16th of June 2017, for her story depicting the plight of young women who had various traumatic experiences through the practice of female genital mutilation. In addition to securing the spot for the number one business show on the continent ‘My Worst Day with Peace Hyde’ which has featured some of the continents most successful entrepreneurs including Africa’s Richest man, Aliko Dangote, Ghana’s Presidential candidate Papa Kwesi Nduom and Africa’s Richest woman Folorunsho Alakija.
We are proud of Peace for her achievements as she continues to firmly put Ghana on the world map and her work continues to inspire many young women all over Africa.
To celebrate National Smile Day, which is celebrated on June 15, bestselling author Suzanne Adams is kicking off a National Smith Contest. This contest is encouraging people to look up and connect with others through sharing a smile. In a time where people are addicted to social media and have lost personal connection, we are reminding people of the power of a smile.
Our goal is to positively impact thousands of people and get them to create a massive wave of positivity during this contest.
The power of a smile is underestimated and today more than ever we need people to open their hearts and share their glow from within. Smiling at someone unexpectedly can shift their mood, which can in turn shift their entire day and the interactions they have with others. The more people we can get to intentional share their genuine smiles the more positivity we can send out into the world.
During this contest people are being asked to post on social media using the hashtag #SuzanneAdamsSmileChallenge
To participate in the challenge you can sign up here: http://suzanneadamsinc.com/smile-challenge/
Following the success of Forbes Africa’s flagship show “My Worst Day with Peace Hyde”, which has seen the media personality interview some of the leading business moguls on the continent including Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote and oil billionaires Folorunsho Alakija, Forbes Woman Africa, the sister brand of the prestigious business magazine is set to launch a women empowerment show called “Against The Odds” to profile inspirational African women who have overcome insurmountable challenges and are making an impact on the continent.
Joining the Morning Show on Arise TV hosted by Fauzi Fahm and Biola Alabi, the award winning presenter shared on her journey from the classroom to interviewing some of the biggest names in corporate Africa to her own philanthropic work with Not for Profit initiative Aim Higher Africa.
Peace Hyde whose recent achievement include being shortlisted as a finalist to win the Prestigious Discovery Young Health Journalist of the Year Award, 2017 has been a strong advocator for women’s rights. Through her More than a Woman initiative with Aim Higher Africa, she provides financial literacy classes in addition to empowering female owned SME’s to improve their businesses and create jobs to support impoverished communities.
“I am excited about Against The Odds because it serves as a master class for women all over Africa. It is a platform for women who have achieved remarkable feats to hold the hands of those following and help them to achieve their fullest potential”, says Peace Hyde.
Click below to watch the full Interview:
DStv is delighted to announce the launch of the hugely popular British soap, EastEnders on BBC Brit (DStv channel 120) from 19 June, on weeknights at 4:30pm, enabling it to reach a wider audience on DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact in Ghana.
BBC Brit will still host hugely popular series such as Top Gear and The Graham Norton Show, but will now also be the exclusive home to popular entertainment programming such as Strictly Come Dancing and new drama and comedy series including Michael McIntyre’s Big Show.
Kully Kaur-Bains, Head of Programming Africa, BBC Worldwide said, “We know our Ghanaian audiences have an insatiable appetite for entertaining British soaps. We are very excited to introduce the scandals, romances and family dramas of EastEnders to even more DStv viewers on BBC Brit.”
Set in London’s East End, multi award-winning EastEnders will premiere on BBC Brit from Monday 19 June at 4:30pm, when viewers can look forward to the return of familiar face Robbie Jackson (Dean Gaffney) and introduction of new characters including bad lad ‘Woody’ Woodward (Lee Ryan), business woman Fi Browning (Lisa Faulkner) and a brand new family The Taylors, who are set to cause big trouble on The Square.
About EastEnders:
EastEnders is a long-running British soap opera created by Julia Smith and Tony Holland which has been broadcast in the UK since 1985. Set in the East End of London in the fictional Borough of Walford, the programme follows the stories of local residents and their families as they go about their daily lives in Albert Square, tackling many dilemmas that are considered to be controversial and taboo issues in British culture and social life previously unseen on United Kingdom mainstream television.
EastEnders has won a variety of different awards including nine British Academy Television Awards, four Royal Television Society Programme Awards, and 84 British Soap Awards.
Visit www.dstv.com for more info
Accra’s foremost all girls shop “GirlPlay” was launched last Sunday at a ceremony held at its forecourt in Haatso, Accra.
John Dumelo, Jasmoine Baroudi, Sammy Forson, Ephriam and ‘Brommon’ were among the personalities who graced the launch.
Owned by young entrepreneur Pearl Yahaya, the shop is located at Haatso opposite the Total Filling station.
The brand’s core focus is on shapewear. Pearl says she aims to provide women of every shape and size with the right undergarments to enable them achieve a slimmer silhouette and enhance their confidence.
These garments are specially designed to provide comfort, she adds, saying “They have a unique seamless feature which tackles the issue that we as women face when trying to disguise our undergarments.”
Additionally, GirlPlay stocks a maternity collection which enables pregnant women and new mothers to feel good throughout their pregnancy and breastfeeding stages.
Pearl’s outfit are also advocates for healthy lifestyle with their ‘Aquatiser Fruit Infusion Bottles’ highly sought after.
Overall, the firm aims to tackle the main issues women face when it comes to their bodies.
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Elijah Amoo Addo, Efua Asibon and Winnifred Selby will be representing Ghana as they join winners from across the Commonwealth in the UK for a programme of inspiring meetings, networking opportunities and bespoke training and mentoring, all designed to help them to develop as leaders and work with ever greater impact to transform people’s lives.
Selected from a competitive process where thousands of young people from all over the Commonwealth applied to be a Queen’s Young Leader, Elijah Amoo Addo said: “I am looking forward to an interesting Residential Programme in the UK. I’m excited to be meeting The Queen to receive this award on behalf of the work myself and my team have been doing at Food for All Africa. I’m also looking forward to learn from other amazing Young Leaders from across the Commonwealth. Thank you for this opportunity!”
The 2017 Queen’s Young Leaders Award winners are working to support others, raise awareness and inspire change on a variety of issues from tackling bullying in schools, to preserving the environment, to promoting gender equality.
Before receiving their Queen’s Young Leaders Award at Buckingham Palace, the winners will visit 10 Downing Street, as well as take part in masterclasses at the BBC World Service and the UK headquarters of global social media company Facebook. They will also meet the Commonwealth Secretary-General, take part in workshops at the University of Cambridge, meet senior executives from some of the UK’s leading organisations and visit projects that are changing the lives of vulnerable people in the UK.
Details about how to apply to become a Queen’s Young Leader, together with information about the 2017 Award winners and Highly Commended runners up, is available at www.queensyoungleaders.com.
Show was first broadcast in June 2012, presented by Sophie Ikenye and Komla Dumor
Focus on Africa, the BBC World News weekday news and current affairs show for Africa, celebrates five years of broadcasting this week.
Presented by some of the most recognised names in African journalism, including Sophie Ikenye, Peter Okwoche, Lebo Diseko, Nancy Kacungira and our late and beloved colleague Komla Dumor, Focus on Africa has brought global audiences the biggest news stories from the continent over the past five years.
From the Westgate shopping mall attack in Kenya to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, from the death of Nelson Mandela to showcasing the freshest artists and personalities across the continent, since 2012 our African journalists have brought – and continue to bring – insight and expertise to audiences, transforming reporting on Africa.
Aside from breaking news, Focus on Africa has broadcast agenda-setting interviews with political and civil change-makers alongside insightful analysis from across the continent. Some of the show’s news-making moments include Komla Dumor’s coverage of Ghana’s qualification for the football World Cup in 2013 and his interview with Bill Clinton about Obama’s legacy in Africa, Peter Okwoche’s interview with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari addressing corruption in his government; and Sophie Ikenye’s Farming is Cool series, which discovered how and why the youth of Africa are giving up lucrative city jobs to return to farming in their homelands.
Through special series like What’s Up Africa, presented by award-nominated comedian Ikenna Azuike, Women of Africa, African Women You Need To Know, African Dream and Africa Beats Focus on Africa has tackled previously taboo topics and introduced audiences to change-makers – most of them young and female – who are driving the future of Africa. It’s been our privilege to share their inspiring stories with the rest of the world.
Vera Kwakofi, Editor of Focus on Africa said: “Focus on Africa has transformed the way in which news is reported from Africa. We have brilliant journalists across the continent, such as Anne Soy, Catherine Byaruhanga, Laeila Adjovi, Tomi Oladipo, Sammy Awami, Rana Jawad and Nomsa Maseko, who have drawn in audiences from across the world by making sense of African stories. It’s been our privilege to share their inspiring stories with the rest of the world.”
“Since Focus on Africa launched five years ago, it’s been our aim to put our audience first – delivering impartial, insightful and relevant news, wherever they are. We make sure they are across the latest breaking news from the continent, understand what policies mean for their everyday lives and, through our journalism, witness the breadth of Africa’s vibrancy, diversity and achievements. We are looking forward to delivering and sharing even more impactful journalism for the future.”
Earlier this year, Focus on Africa took the show on the road for the first time in its history, broadcasting from Kampala for a week of live shows featuring some of the best in current affairs, sports and entertainment across the region.
Focus on Africa airs on BBC World News (DStv 400) every weekday at 1730 GMT.
Music producer DJ Breezy releases video for Slow Down, off his upcoming debut album ‘Elektrified’. It features King Promise, D-Black & Joey B. It was directed by Joy Williams.
The office of the Musicians Union of Ghana is to be relocated in the wake of the Marine Drive Project which is due to begin over the next few weeks. This was disclosed by the Chief Director of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Nana Bright Oduro during an interaction with the leadership of the Union in Accra.
According to Nana Oduro, with the commencement of the project, all offices in the earmarked area are to be relocated for the project. He indicated that over the next six months, the first batch of affected offices will be relocated while the Union would be relocated within the year.
The Marine Drive Project is designed to develop the entire beach from the Christianborg Castle in Osu to the Baden Powell Memorial Hall which means all the buildings in the area will be cleared to make way for the project.
Briefing the leadership of the Union, Dr Joel Sonne, Director of Projects at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture said the project dates back to the seven year development of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah in 1964 but had been shelved due to the overthrow of the CPP government. He noted that the project has been on the drawing board since the days of the previous government.
The C.E.O of the Ghana Tourism Development Corporation (G.T.D.C) Kwadwo Odame Antwi said the Marine Drive Project would provide a boost to the tourism industry in the country and urged the Union to support the idea fully.
The Project Consultant J.B Asafo Boakey of ADB Consult indicated that some offices in the earmarked area would be knocked down to create the necessary access ways for the commencement of the project. According to him, the project itself would take off in full within a year and should be completed by 2019.
The President of the Union, Bice Osei Kuffour said the Union welcomed the commencement of the project since it was long overdue. He expressed the hope that when the project is completed, the Union would receive adequate space for it to continue to work for the improvement of the lives of musicians in Ghana and the industry as a whole.
As part of the Marine Drive enclave, an amphitheatre, recording studios and offices will be built for the use of the creative arts in general and the music industry in particular.
Present at the meeting were some of the MUSIGA leadership including 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents Bessa Simons and Rev Dr Thomas Yawson, Treasurer Samuel Agyeman, National Organizer Chizzy Wailer, the Greater Accra Chairman Ras Caleb Appiah-Levi, Director of Communications and Special Projects Ahuma Bosco Ocansey and the Administrator Rev Fiifi Khan Agyarkwah. Also present at the meeting were Assemblymen from Osu, Henry Kotei Kotey and Hubert Gershon.
BET Africa announced that music heavyweights Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled, Big Sean, Post Malone, Roman Gian Arthur and Jessie Reyez will perform at the 2017 “BET Awards” as well as Lifetime Achievement Award recipients New Edition.
The iconic annual show will also have performances from previously announced hit makers including Bruno Mars, Future, Migos, Trey Songz and Tamar Braxton. The 2017 “BET Awards” has set the standard for one of the most intently unconventional, news-provoking broadcasts.
Hosted by stand-up comedian Leslie Jones, the 2017 “BET Awards” is sure to include unforgettable moments, appearances and performances you won’t want to miss! The 2017 “BET Awards” will air across Africa on BET (DStv channel 129) on Tuesday 27 June at 6:00pm.
In addition, leading entertainers across television, film, sports, comedy and music join as presenters at the 2017 “BET Awards” including Trevor Noah, Yara Shahidi, Cardi B, Issa Rae, Jamie Foxx, La La Anthony, the cast of Universal Pictures’ “Girls Trip” (Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, with Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah), Robin Thede, Cari Champion and Demetrius Shipp Jr.. These names represent some of the most accomplished talent and rising stars in the industry today.
Commented Alex Okosi, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa: “The rich performance line-up certainly lives up to the prestigious nature of the annual ceremony and Africa is undoubtedly well represented with 12 African personalities being honoured across three different categories. It is also exciting that Africa’s own Trevor Noah, an acclaimed international star, will be presenting an award.”
Africa will be greatly represented at the prestigious event with singer and humanitarian Yvonne Chaka Chaka and social activist Ilwad Elman being awarded with International Global Good Star and Power Awards. Eight leading African artists including AKA, Nasty C, Babes Wodumo, Wizkid, Tekno, Mr Eazi, Davido and Stonebwoy will all vie for the Best International Act: Africa category. “Amazulu” crooner Amanda Black and Tanzanian performer Ray Vanny are nominated for Viewer’s Choice Award “Best International Act”, in conjunction with performers from the UK, South Korea, Canada, Australia and Jamaica.
As previously announced, Beyoncé dominates this year’s nominations with a total of seven including ‘Best Female R&B/Pop Artist,’ ‘Best Collaboration’ with Kendrick Lamar for “Freedom,” ‘Video of the Year,’ and ‘Album of the Year’ for Lemonade. Bruno Mars follows with five nods including ‘Album of the Year,’ ‘Best Male R&B/Pop Artist,’ and ‘Video of the Year’ for “24K Magic.”
Other nominees include Solange, nominated for four awards and who is up against sister Beyoncé for ‘Best Female R&B/Pop Artist.’ Chance the Rapper and Migos receive four nominations as well, with Chance the Rapper nominated for ‘Best Male Hip-Hop Artist’ and ‘Best New Artist’ and Migos for ‘Best Group’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ for their #1 hit “Bad and Boujee” with Lil Uzi Vert. A full list of the 2017 “BET Awards” nominees is available here.
BET Networks recognizes artists, entertainers, and athletes across over 19 categories with the 2017 “BET Awards” nominations. The nominations are selected by BET’s Voting Academy, which is comprised of fans and an esteemed group of entertainment professionals in the fields of television, film, music, social media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations and the creative arts.
For more info visit www.dstv.com
After several weeks of shooting and editing episodes of Celebrity Ride With Zionfelix, the show premieres this Sunday, June 18 on YouTube.
On ‘Celebrity Ride With Zionfelix’, the blogger and on-air personality hosts top Ghanaian stars for an executive drive around town.
The 30-minute webisode will see the two; host and celebrity guest engage in an interesting chat among other fun activities on the road to entertain viewers. The new intriguing ‘Celebrity Ride With Zionfelix’ show will be on YouTube channel ‘Zion Felix’ every Sunday at 4 pm and several other online platforms subsequently.
The first episode of the show which airs this Sunday, June 18 hosts singer and philanthropist Nana Akua Amoah Belinda popularly called Mzbel in her newly acquired Toyota Rav 4.
The host, Zionfelix known in private life as Adomako Felix is a renowned Ghanaian celebrity blogger, radio presenter, publicist, social media marketer and an event promoter.
The multiple award-winning blogger who also doubles as a radio presenter at Radio Univers, a campus-based radio station at University of Ghana, Legon has worked for celebrities like Ohemaa Mercy Amanda Jissih, Kwabena Kwabena, Eddie Watson, Flowking Stone, Vicky Zugah, Diamond Appiah, Kumi Guitar, Ruff N Smooth and many others.
He has been with Empire Entertainment organisers of the annual Ghana meets Naija concert since 2015.
After his enormous hard work with Empire Entertainment in 2015, he also joined Exclusive Events Ghana, organisers of Miss Ghana beauty pageant for the 2015 edition of the show.
Ghanaian award-winning musician, Okyeame Kwame becomes one of the world’s top celebrity fathers on UNICEF’s “Super Dad Ambassadors” list.
The “Super Dads” is a new UNICEF initiative launched to celebrate fatherhood, and highlight the importance of love, play, protection and good nutrition for the healthy development of young children’s brains.
In support of the campaign and in commemoration of this year’s Father’s Day Celebration on June 18, the music star and his two children star in a short UNICEF film.
“For me, spending quality time with my children is the icing on the cake after a long day,” said Okyeame Kwame. “I get to come home to them, play and help them with homework and I forget any issues I may be dealing with. It’s honestly is the best part of the day for me.”
The artiste’s selection as ambassador comes at the back of his recognition as a father with an enviable, amazing relationship with his children which had taken centre stage in the media over the years.
Okyeame Kwame, born Kwame Nsiah-Apau joins big international figures such as David Beckham, Hugh Jackman, Novak Djokovic and Lewis Hamilton to highlight the critical role of fathers in children’s early development.
The United Nations Children’s Fund is a United Nations (UN) programme headquartered in New York City that provides humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. It is a member of the United Nations Development Group.
The First Ever benevolent award ceremony in Nigeria which was birthed to celebrate, recognize and honour sincere humanitarian service providers along with philanthropists including extraordinary achievers, the Nigeria Goodwill Ambassador Awards is here again, the 5th edition with Green White Green as a theme, is set to hold on Thursday 6th of July 2017 at the place of honour Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Center, Abuja.
The prestigious event organised by Goodwill Ambassador Agency, taking place at the Distinguished Yar’adua centre, Abuja will attract other nominated eminent personalities across the country that will grace the occasion. They include Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje , TV Presenter & Pageant Producer, Louisiana Iwule, Popular Actress Juliet Ibrahim, Kogi state First Lady, Her Excellency Mrs Rashida Bello, Her Excellency Dr Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, Grace “Lady G” Ekpo, Tonto Dikeh, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Sen. Rafin Ibrahim, Her Excellency Maryam Mauro Aminu Tambuwal, Ogenyi Onazi Eddy(MON) and others.
Project Director, NGAA, Amb. Chris Odey in a statement made available to media explained that the awards which cuts across over 30 categories, would be given to selected nominees for their contributions to peace building and development in the Nigeria, especially in recent times.
To mark her day, she is sharing these amazing photos with her fans and well-wishers.
Sonia, talented in more than one way is a model and she can sing too!
See the pictures taken by Eleanor Goodey below.
The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) has elected new executive members to run the affairs of the Association for the next three years. At the Annual General Meeting held in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi on 8th June saw Mr. Cecil Sunkwa-Mills, Director of GOtv Ghana Limited being elected onto the council as Member responsible for Pay TV for the association.
The meeting also saw the election of Mr. Andrew Danso Anninkora as the new president of the GIBA. Other executive members elected were, Mr Ernest Boateng, e-TV Ghana, as Vice-President; Mr Matthew Martin Anderson, Aseda FM for Radio; Mr George Fausta Baffoe, Kantinka FM; Mr. Prince Hari Crystal, Crystal TV for Free to Air TV; and Mr Klaus Vonbackustein, GhOne TV, Council Member were also elected to serve as executive members.
Mr. Sunkwa-Mills’ over 16 years’ experience in the African TV and content industry, working with Multichoice Africa and Ghana, the pay TV subscriber management company for DStv and GOtv in Ghana will prove invaluable in his new role. This experience would be key in supporting the developmental issues concerning digital migration, broadcasting and supporting the development of the content industry in Ghana.
Speaking on his new role, he said “we will support the development of new and current industry issues affecting independent broadcasting growth and stability such as digital migration, piracy, broadcast rights and content protection and new media such as Over-The Top (OTT) players, in order to meet the Association’s and allied partners goals to make a positive contribution to the Ghanaian economy.”
He added that the Council will support the new President and team to continuously engage and support government and other regulatory bodies as we work towards digital migration, the broadcasting bill among many other subjects.
The GIBA is an association of authorized and operational non-state owned, private and independent broadcasting organizations formed to promote members’ common interest, and also maintain the independence of the broadcasting sector from all vested interests.
Over the past year, the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) in consultation with the Ghana Police Service have been discussing areas of cooperation, assistance and how to best streamline the enforcement of copyright law and the Society’s operations in the collection of copyright royalties nationwide.
This development has become necessary due the increased levels of piracy of musical works, unauthorised downloading of musical works by computers, pen drives, MP3 & other storage devices and non-compliance to the Copyright Law, acts which are in direct conflict with the Copyright Act, Act 690 and LI 1962.
Section 36 of the legislative Instrument L.I 1962, 2010, requires that any organization which intends to use any copyright work or causes any work to be used for any purpose shall apply to the appropriate organization, in the case of musical works, the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO. These include uses of musical works on Radio &TV, Bars, Discotheques, Shops, Mall, Offices, and Restaurants etc.
The Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service under the auspices of the Copyright Office is organising a one day seminar for members of the Police Service on Monday June 16, 2017 at the Mikilin Hotel in Kumasi. Service.
The seminar which will be chaired by the Copyright Administrator will have resource persons from the Copyright Office, Attorney General Office, Police Service, GHAMRO and the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana and it will cover areas on relative aspects of the Copyright Act, Act 690, LI 1962, Collective Management Administration, new piracy strategies, enforcement partnership and discuss royalty collection processes.
At the end of the seminar, GHAMRO and the Ghana Police will work out the operations of a task force that will be assisted to enforce the Copyright laws and assist the collection of royalties.
Please note that failure to obtain a license for the use of music in public is unlawful and punishable under the copyright laws of Ghana.
GHAMRO, Pay before play.
SIGNED.
Prince Tsegah
Public Relations Head.
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