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Why Nigerians still come to Ghana to promote their music and movies

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November 23, 2023

Why Nigerians still come to Ghana to promote their music and movies.

Why do Nigerians still come to Ghana to promote their songs and movies, I wondered. This got me thinking and ended up as a moment of epiphany.

Ghana has a population of about 30 million people and Nigeria has a population of over 200 million people. This places Nigeria at a far more advantageous position in the entertainment industry where the numbers game is the order of the day.

So why would Nigerians leave their huge population size in pursuit of Ghana’s peasant 30 million people? There came the epiphany.

More often than not, we see Nigerian superstars troop to Ghana for marketing purposes of their films and musical projects. This is although most of these acts have reached far greater heights than most of their Ghanaian counterparts.

This begs the question, what do they see in Ghana that Ghanaians acts don’t? Well, I got some answers to that.

First of all, Ghana is one of the most hospitable countries in Africa, if not the most hospitable country on the continent. In fact, the people of Ghana are hospitable to a fault.

This is because their hospitality tends to make them give more audience to foreigners even far as much to the detriment of their indigenes. Ghanaians are just too welcoming to everything and everyone, they tend to lose touch with their very own.

Secondly, Ghana is the gateway to Africa. The historical, cultural, and political wealth of the nation makes it the top go-to place on the continent. Talk less of it being the home of most of Africa’s best tourist sites.

Last but not least, Ghana represents the prevailing taste and preference of modern-day Africa. That is why December In Ghana is such a big thing on the continent drawing in the highest number of diasporans year in and year out.

Moreover, if anything is big in Ghana, then the rest of Africa would also love it. Thus, though the country is mostly seen as a trend follower, its acceptance or adoption of the trend makes all the difference in its further success.

Lest I forget, Ghana is a fertile ground for all talents to thrive. Patoranking, Mr Eazi, and JZyNo were made in Ghana despite being non-Ghanaians and these are just but a few of such cases. Foreign talents that make it big in Ghana tend to be much more successful everywhere else.

Therefore, this is the answer to why Nigerians come to Ghana for the promotion of their music and movies. Ghana offers Nigeria and the rest of Africa what they find in no other country on the continent and that is easy dominance.

Thus, they are able to easily dominate the Ghanaian music scene and that of movies, the ripple effect of which is more than icing on the cake.

I rest my case.

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Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s drama series Madam is now available on Showmax

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November 6, 2023

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Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s drama series Madam is now available on Showmax.

The wait is finally over: all 130 episodes of the first season of Ghanaian drama series Madam have just landed on Showmax.

The Akwaaba Magic series, which aired its finale on Friday, stars four-time Africa Movie Academy Award nominee and Ghana Movie Award winner Joselyn Dumas (Flawsome, Glamour Girls) as Lankai Morgan, a woman on top of the world who will stop at nothing to protect her status.

In Madam’s world of money, sex, power, drama and suspense, few people have managed to stir the pot quite like Lankai. With her captivating beauty and enigmatic personality, she has built up her True Woman Foundation, a noble initiative aiming to rescue disadvantaged women, that paints her as a saviour of the less fortunate. But beneath this virtuous exterior lies a web of intrigue and manipulation that has earned her a multitude of adversaries, including her husband James Morgan and a young, ambitious politician who’s looking to make a name by exposing Lankai’s true nature.

Dumas describes Lankai as a mother, a businesswoman (with both legitimate and illegitimate businesses), a friend and a mentor. “I think she’s able to wear all these caps so well. It’s quite admirable and exciting to play such a character because she’s everything in one,” she says.

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Madam is written and directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, the brains behind other recent hits like the telenovela Dede and the Showmax Original drama series ENO. The award-winning Ghanaian filmmaker is known for telling stories about strong, complex and progressive female characters, and Lankai is no different. She’s fierce, even in her fashion choices, something Dumas enjoys about playing the character.

“One of the things I absolutely love about this character is her fashion sense. Lankai is bold and unapologetic; she wears whatever she wants to wear and that sets the mood and the pace for the rest of the day for her. There are so many similarities between myself and this character in terms of their fashion sense,” Dumas says.

Like Dumas, who she’s worked with before in her groundbreaking series Shampaign and Dede, Madam also stars other actors from Frimpong-Manso’s universe, like ENO’s Godwin Namboh and Michael Katahena and Dede’s Adomaa Adjeman, Jasmine Baroudi and Dean Amegashie, as well as Luckie Lawson (40 and Single), Salma Mumin (The Agency) and more Ghanaian favourites.

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Shatta Wale’s smart moves in Incoming: would he sin no more?

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October 24, 2023

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Shatta Wale’s smart moves in Incoming: would he sin no more?

Shatta Wale is a smart guy and there are no two ways about this. I have always maintained this position on him despite his excesses and the fact that he mostly tries to be over-smart. That explains why we usually have to call him out.

However, what called for this eulogy, especially in these recent times when I have made multiple reports of his goofs? Well, let’s just say he is back on track, by now making the right moves, smart moves I must reiterate.

Shatta Wale’s release of ‘Incoming’ featuring Tekno has been nothing less than a huge success. The first song off his forthcoming Konekt Album has been doing well following its release.

First of all, the song was a strategic collaboration between the Ghanaian dancehall crooner and the Nigerian act. This was evidently aimed at tapping into Nigeria’s wider audience base and making a greater marketing impact.

Moreover, in the build-up to the release, Shatta Wale was on King Perry’s song, Denge. This was another smart move to weather the grounds for the release of his song, Incoming.

It is also worth noting that his recent projects are a collaborative work of his handlers, Fantasy Entertainment and Bankulli Entertainment. Even though his alliance with Bankuli is not the first of its kind by a Ghanaian as Sarkodie did the same with his Black Love album, it is a very laudable move.

Thus, you cannot downplay the impact of the Grammy-nominated producer and his influence on the Nigerian music space. He is expected to open doors for Shatta Wale as he releases his Konekt Album and we cannot wait to see how it all pans out.

Furthermore, the world premiere of the song was done the BBC Radio 1Xtra and has been since been plugged into media platforms both locally and internationally. Excellent moves, I must confess.

Meanwhile, though Shatta Wale’s recent moves are smart and commendable, would he not slip back into his usual old self? Would he sin no more?

This is a CRITICal Critique, I rest my case.

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iChris makes third consecutive appearance as Avance Media Announces 2023 Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers

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October 21, 2023

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iChris makes third consecutive appearance as Avance Media Announces 2023 Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers.

In a tradition that has become a hallmark of celebrating blogging excellence, Avance Media, the leading African PR and Rating firm, has released its highly anticipated 2023 Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers ranking. This marks the fifth edition of the annual list, dedicated to honoring the remarkable individuals who have blazed a trail in educating, entertaining, and informing a global audience through various online platforms.

Ameyaw Debrah, a trailblazer in the world of blogging, has seized the top position in this year’s ranking. A luminary in the blogging sphere, Ameyaw Debrah’s name is synonymous with insightful content and engaging storytelling. His rise to the pinnacle of this prestigious list reflects the profound impact he has had on the digital landscape.

Joining Ameyaw Debrah in the coveted top 5 are an illustrious group of bloggers who have left an indelible mark on the digital frontier: Samuel Amadotor, Clement Asamoah Yeboah, Papaga Seckloawu Bless & Frank Bonor Mawutor and Rashad Emmanuel

These top bloggers have harnessed the power of words and multimedia to captivate their audience and foster dedicated online communities.

The rankings are determined by various criteria, including annual website traffic and social media engagement. This comprehensive approach ensures a well-rounded evaluation of each blogger’s influence and reach.

Prince Akpah, the Managing Director of Avance Media, emphasized the critical role this ranking plays in inspiring bloggers to maintain the highest standards of content quality and credibility. He underlined the duty that bloggers bear in responsibly disseminating information to their global readership, affirming their role as essential voices in today’s digital landscape.

The complete list of Avance Media’s 2023 Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers is provided below,

Ameyaw Debrah – com
Samuel Amadotor – dklassgnet
Clement Asamoah Yeboah – gcom
Papaga Bless & Frank B. Mawutor – vimbuzz.com
Rashad Emmanuel – ghpage.com
Felix Adomako Mensah – net
Andrews Mensah – com
Ohemaa Candace – com
Gideon Nyamekye – kickgh.com
Eugene Osafo Nkansah – com
Simon Kabutey Mensah – anet
Augustus Koranteng Kyei – com
Stephen Zoure – com
Sellas Manna – com
Dennis Dwomoh – com
Bra Banie – ccom
Barimah Amoaning Samuel – enet
Alfred Torgah Elikplim – com
Shepherd Yaw Morttey – mcom
Emmanuel Adom Ghansah – com
Ellis Ferdinand – org
Alexander Abaka & Prince F. Cudjoe – ghanandwom.net
Agboni Nicholas Kelvin – ccom.gh
Dan Kwasi Prince – dcom
Emmanuel Boakye – emmarnitcom
Cobby Collins – com
Emmanuel Atigah – com
Esther Xorlali Kugbey – xcom
Samuel Kumah – com
Ebenezer Donkoh – com
Anamoo Emmanuel – ichrisgh.com
Gideon Awuah – com
Georgina Dotsey – com
Abdul S. Salifu – 247hitz.com
Asare Emmanuel – com
Odompleh Bernard Kwesi – com
Francis Kofi Akonor – mnet
Albert Nat Hyde – bnet
Frank Oteng – net
Edward Asare – com
Jullie Kanz & Sewornoo P. Atsu – hello-gh.com
Michael Agyapa – dailynewsghana.net
Stephen Charway – gharticles.com
Charles Wundengba – com
Isaac Annor – com
Emmanuel Donkor – com
Neldrick Kwame Sackey – kcom
Elorm Beenie – com
Jibriel Jagbesie – ghkasa.com
Kwami Fortune – com

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Showmax drops trailer for its new dating reality series Bae Beyond Borders

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October 16, 2023

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Showmax drops trailer for its new dating reality series Bae Beyond Borders.

• Bae Beyond Borders is set to stream on Showmax from 23 October

• Gorgeous African singletons looking for love

• 10 weeks of romance, friendships, make-ups and heart-wrenching breakups

• New episodes every Monday

Can love work beyond cultures?

Showmax just dropped the steamy trailer of its new dating reality show, Bae Beyond Borders, which sees four hopeful South African women looking for a Nigerian man to date and hopefully marry as they embark on this unique journey to find love.

They have their pick of 12 Nigerian bachelors from different walks of life. Through online speed dating, the women collectively choose eight men who’ve impressed them the most and then travel to Nigeria to meet them face to face.

Of their eight favourites, the women pick just one man to take back home with them. They move into a gorgeous villa in Cape Town to see if they want to move forward together as a couple. The question is, will our four hopefuls find love beyond borders?

Meet the ladies who will get a shot to find love:

Zezethu Mniki is a 34-year-old from Johannesburg who describes herself as an introvert. “I am a reserved person, but I am also outgoing. I love to dress up and do my make-up and go out and have fun. I love people, I love being around people, I love nature and animals and often enjoy outdoor activities. I also enjoy going to new places and interacting with people of different cultures.”

On why she joined the experiment, she shared, “My colleague is the one who made me aware that there was a dating show that was up my alley. As soon as I saw the ad, I knew that this was something I wanted to be a part of. It spoke to me and I am glad that I followed my instincts and entered.”

Nande Ramcwana (24) from the Eastern Cape holds a Diploma in Local Government Finance and an Advanced Diploma in Public Management. She is currently a YouTuber, content creator and social media influencer. She describes herself as an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible, and hard-working person.

About how this experience has changed her life, she said, “Entering this show changed my life for the better, there were so many lessons I got to learn about myself and that is invaluable. I am going to use these lessons in my everyday life.”

On the drama that ensued during filming, 31-year-old Malibongwe Gumede from Midrand shared, “People need to watch this show because it is super interesting, there are so many twists and turns and their jaws will be on the floor. Nothing is as it seems.”

Malibongwe, who is a radio producer, describes herself as a very strong and dynamic lady. “I love shopping, travelling, and going out with friends to eat some good food and sometimes I can be an introvert and keep to myself.”

Thirty-year-old Vuvu Maseti from Johannesburg is a make-up artist who spoke about how the process was challenging for her. “I am a very indecisive person, so narrowing down the guys to just one was so difficult for me. What if I make the wrong decision, how will I live with myself?”

She describes herself as a proudly South African girl who was raised in Manchester, England. “I love to socialise; I like to think of myself as an introverted extrovert but I’m the life of the party (according to my friends). I’m attracted to intelligent, good-looking, tall men. I love the arts and being able to express my creativity through my make-up work.”

The reality dating show is executive produced by Zinzi Velelo Alake from POP24 who also produced the smash-hit reality show The Mommy Club. Speaking on why she created Bae Beyond Borders she said, “I created this show because I found love beyond borders. I am a South African woman who fell in love with a Nigerian man, and blending our cultures has been life-changing, I found my king!

“The show was also created to unite Africans in love and to shine a light on a different kind of love that people usually do not get to see and I am excited for people to see it,” says Zinzi.

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Shatta Wale’s false £80,000 payment claim brouhaha. A taste of his own poison?

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October 14, 2023

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Shatta Wale’s false £80,000 payment claim brouhaha. A taste of his own poison?

Shatta Wale was not paid any £80K for his performance at the Ghana Music Awards UK and you do not need rocket science to deduce this fact. How can an organiser who is grossing less than £50K pay someone over 1 million cedis?

Meanwhile, Kwasi Aboagye has the right to report on Shatta Wale’s alleged false claims, it’s part of his job. In fact, he can do that and more as a matter of his journalistic opinion.

However, come to think of it, does Shatta Wale have the right to hit back at him, casting slurs at him and his bosses? Well, yes and a big NO.

Yes because Shatta Wale also reserves the right to respond to Kwasi Aboagye’s reportage to refute or debunk it. He however does not have to utterly disrespect the latter in doing like the way he did.

A big NO because under the law, you can’t attack any journalist for his editorials. Thus, journalistic opinions of journalists are protected by law.

Nonetheless, what did we see in Shatta Wale case? An utter disregard of the law and basic ethics.

Nobody is saying Shatta Wale should not have responded, but he should have done so reasonably. Besides, Kwasi Aboagye’s reportage and subsequent respondence was devoid of such unprintable utterances.

For those pretending as though Shatta Wale is just peeved because he was poked, please come again. The artist in question denigrates anyone at will. So wouldn’t it be just a taste of his own poison if anyone also decides to do same to him?

Well, read what he said about his colleague, Stonebwoy below:

Stop making it look like a spotless maid was pelted with taint, enraging her. Stop making it look like Shatta Wale has the right to disrespect anyone he feels like doing so to and no one has the right to comment on his behavior.

He who comes into equity must come with clean hands.

I rest my case.

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FULL LIST OF GHANA MUSIC AWARDS UK 2023 WINNERS

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October 9, 2023

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FULL LIST OF GHANA MUSIC AWARDS UK 2023 WINNERS

FULL LIST OF TAABEA GHANA MUSIC AWARDS UK 2023 WINNERS.

The highly anticipated music awards in the UK, Taabea Ghana Music Awards 2023 came off over the weekend. It was held at the Royal Regency Auditorium, London.

The awards night saw a thrilling performance from its headliner, Shatta Wale alongside the likes of Guru, DJ Azonto, Piesie Esther, Praye, and Kofi Nti.

Moreover, the biggest award winner on the night was Shatta Wale. He took home multiple awards including Reggae/Dancehall Artist of the Year, Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year, and Most Dominant Fanbase of the Year

Check out the complete list of winners below.

Winners of Ghana Music Awards UK 2023

Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of The Year
Black Sherif

Hiplife/Hip Hop Song of The Year
Country Side – Sarkodie ft. Black Sherif

Highlife Song of The Year
Atia (High-life Rendition) – Epixode ft. Kwabena Kwabena

Highlife Artiste of The Year
Akwaboah

Gospel Song of The Year
Wayε Me Yie – Piesie Esther

Gospel Artiste of The Year
Piesie Esther

Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of The Year
Shatta Wale

Reggae/Dancehall Song of The Year
On God – Shatta Wale

Afrobeats Artiste of The Year
King Promise

Afrobeats Song of the Year
Therapy – Stonebwoy

Male Vocalist of The Year
Kwabena Kwabena – Atia (High-life Rendition)

Female Vocalist of The Year
Cina Soul – Waiting ft. Camidoh

Instrumentalist of The Year
Dominic Quarchie – Wayε Me Yie by Piesie Esther

Songwriter of the Year
Piesie Esther – Wayε Me Yie

Best Group of The Year
FRA!

Best Rapper of the Year
Sarkodie – Country Side ft. Black Sherif

Best Collaboration of The Year
Sarkodie – Country Side ft. Black Sherif

New Artiste of The Year
Lasmid

Most Popular Song of the Year
Fa No Fom – DJ Azonto

Uncovered Artiste of The Year
Essi

Producer of The Year
Nacee

Best Music Video of The Year
Piesie Esther – Wayε Me Yie

Most Dominant Fan Base of The Year
Shatta Movement

Artiste of the Year
Shatta Wale

UK Based Best DJ
DJ P Montana

UK New Artiste of The Year
Mayqueen

UK-Based Uncovered Artiste of The Year
Yaw Bossman

UK Based Songwriter of The Year
Ohene–SayIDo

UK-Based Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of The Year
Charles Kalah

UK-Based Afrobeats/Afropop Song of The Year
My Girl (Remix) – GoldKay ft. David Jay

UK-Based Highlife Song of The Year
So Much Love – Black Kat Gh feat. Kwabena Kwabena

UK-Based Highlife Artiste of The Year
Ohene

UK-Based Artiste of The Year
Charles Kalah

UK-Based Live Performance Band of The Year
The Compozers

UK-Based Gospel Song of The Year
Blessed – Joseph Matthew

UK-Based Gospel Artiste of The Year
Alice McKenzie

UK-Based Best Collaboration of The Year
Samuel Sey – Agyenkwa Hene ft Efe Grace

UK-Based Producer of The Year
Ephraim Beatz

Ghanaian Contemporary Act of The Year
K.O.G (Kweku Of Ghana)

Best Touring Band
Santrofi band

Lifetime Achievement (GH)
Ben Brako

LifetimeAchievement(UK)
Amarh Pino

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Selorm wins Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2023 for Volta Region

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October 9, 2023

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Selorm wins Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2023 for Volta Region

Last night, we witnessed the finest products of TV3’s three months of rigorous grooming of beautiful ladies in the reality house. The ladies have done the hard work, and were awaiting the ultimate crown.

The big question lingering on the minds of everyone was, Who wins Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2023?

The GMB 2023 grand finale was held at the National Theatre on Sunday night. The finalists were Selorm, Nurah, Aduanige, Naa Ayeley and Kwartemaa.

We have a playback of the Grand finale below and the winners beneath. Check them out for all the details you may need about the 2023 edition of TV3’s Ghana’s Most Beautiful.

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Winners of Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2023

4th Runner up

Aduanige

3rd Runner Up

Nurah

2nd Runner up

Kwartemaa

1st Runner up

Naa Ayeley

Winner of GMB 2023

Selorm

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Watch Live: Ghana’s Most Beautiful Grand Finale and Winners live updates

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October 8, 2023

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Watch Live: Ghana’s Most Beautiful Grand Finale and Winners live updates.

Tonight, we withness the finest products of TV3’s three months of rigorous grooming of beautiful ladies in the reality house. The ladies have done the hard work, and now they await the ultimate crown.

Who wins Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2023?

The GMB 2023 grand finale is happening now at the National Theatre, so we will be finding out soon. Until then, is it going to be Selorm, Nurah, Aduanige, Naa Ayeley or Kwartemaa?

Catch the live show below via the Livestream below and do well keep checking this page for the live updates of the winners. We got you covered with all the details you need.

Watch the Ghana’s Most Beautiful Grand Finale live below: