Well, it looks like the rapper had even a lot more up his sleeves, as he has dropped some thought striking bars on the 2019 BET hip-hop cypher. Sarkodie in a rap session with his colleague nominee, Kalash touched on issues ranging from the skin bleaching menace to Africa’s quest for total emancipation.
Africa still enslaved, ladies! bin your skin bleaching creams – Sarkodie on BET.
Many were those who lauded multiple BET award winning Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie for his powerful acceptance speech after winning the first ever Best International Flow at the 2019 BET hip-hop awards. The ‘Adonai’ hit-maker was highly credited, for positively projecting Ghana and Africa to the world in his speech at the recent BETs.
Sarkodie made history, sets biggest career record with his 2019 BET Hip-hop award.
Multiple BET award winning Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie has now set what is debatably the biggest record of his entire career as a rapper. The ‘bleeding’ hit maker lifted the flag of Ghana so high at the 2019 BET Hip-hop Awards, winning the newly created Best International Flow category. Sarkodie making his third BET appearance adds this award, as his second BET award after winning the Best International Act: Africa category in 2012.
This great feat, we could say is Sarkodie’s highest achievement in his career now. Taking into consideration, he now goes into the records of history, as the very first artiste to win the newly created Best International Flow category. In addition, he won the nod beating stiff competition from Ghetts (UK), Nasty C (South Africa), Falz (Nigeria), Tony Lanez (Canada), Kalash (France) and Lil Simz to emerge winner of this coveted title.
It is in light of this and other equally distinguished factors, that we could accord Sarkodie’s first ever win at the 2019 BET Hip-hop awards, the greatest record of his career currently. Moreover, he would also double by way of records, as the African rapper with the most appearances at the BETs, with the most wins too of two awards.
Meanwhile, Sarkodie’s announcement as winner also received a very massive cheers from the audience, watch his passionate winning speech below:
I’m a churchgoer, I preach even better than Bible holders and choristers – Kuami Eugene
The fact that ‘Ohemaa’ hit-maker, Kuami Eugene was once singing gospel keeps popping up time and time again. Many still find it difficult to accept why he should leave gospel, just to sing secular music. Others insist his voice is just perfect for a gospel musician, so why should he stop. It is in this light, that he had to speak to a similar question in an interview on Adom FM’s Work and Happiness.
He answered to a question of why does he seem to be only good at making secular music, when his voice is equally excellent for singing gospel. Kuami Eugene explained that, he sees what he does now a channel through which he spreads God’s word. He added that, his career gives him the a larger audience, which is pertinent to reaching out to people with the gospel and he has even done it with his ‘Wish me well’ his smash hit single.
Furthermore, he explained that preaching God’s message does not only mean holding a bible or singing only gospel or being a chorister and he preaches with is music even better than what those people do.
He stated: “I’m one of the top five most viewed internet artistes in Ghana, Angela has 14 million views and ‘Wish Me Well’ has 11 million so I have the audience and I think I’m preaching God’s message through my music better than a bible holder or a chorister,”
Answering to a question about his religious status, he said:
“I am a strict churchgoer and member of Christ Congregation of the Presbyterian Church but I go to church whenever I get the time,”
Sports betting caused the reduction of armed robbery rate – J. Derobie
Sports betting caused the reduction of armed robbery rate – J. Derobie.
Young Ghanaian dancehall sensation, J. Derobie has come out to endorse sports betting, stating it only has positive effects on society. He blatantly disclosed his full support for sport betting in a radio interview with Prince Benjamin on Class FM, singing the praises of how it has helped the youth.
Tyler Perry dedicates his Hollywood Walk of Fame star to underdogs.
Iconic American movie star, Tyler Perry has gotten his deserving share of the Hollywood Walk of Fame honors. Tyler Perry got his star on Thursday, 1st October, 2019 at a ceremony meant to mark this major achievement. His ceremony was graced by a host of stars including Idris Elba, Kerry Washington and Crystal Fox whom he has previously directed.
The blissful event also had a touching moment, when Tyler Perry had to deliver his speech. He dedicated the honor to the underdogs, stating that, this major feat of his should be inspiration to those who’s dreams are encountering the toughest adversities, thus those “whose dreams may be on life support”. Other speeches were also read by Idris Elba, Kerry Washington and Crystal Fox which were all, including Tyler’s so powerful.
Runtown seeks former record label boss, Dilly’s forgiveness.
Many Ghanaian s know him for his smash hit single, ‘mad over you’ but he goes by the Runtown. The Nigerian singer for the past years has been in a tooth and nail fight with his former record label boss, Dilly Umenyiora upon parting ways with the label. However, the singer in a recent tweet has rendered an apology.
Stonebwoy’s 2019 ‘Ashaiman To The World’ concert in limbo.
The ‘Ashaiman To The World’ is a free concert annually held at the Saka Saka park in Ashaiman by dance hall BET Award winner, Stonebwoy. It has been running for four years in a row now. However, this year’s edition seem to be in limbo, as the dance-hall is still not certain about it happening as planned.
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In a recent interview with Citi news, Stonebwoy made it clear that though he and his team are still planning of having the concert this year, there is a high possibility of it being a no show. Giving the reason that, the venue for the show is now being sold, the ‘Shuga’ hit-maker was however sure that, if it does not happen this year it will certainly going to happen next year.
Moreover, he stressed that no conclusive stand has being taken yet. He said:
“The reality is that, for us to have done it four years running, we wish it will stay. One of the major reasons why it is looking like it might not be a possibility [this year], though it has not been written off totally, is because the area is being sold…There is some confusion going on regarding that issue.”
But why?
“We don’t want to set a date for them to start the project so that’s what is going on now. I am contemplating if it’s going to happen or not. Even if it doesn’t happen this year, it will definitely happen next year. An election year gives me a stronger stance to make it happen because I need that to unify the people like I have always done giving a platform to opinion leaders to come and educate the masses. Ashaiman to the world is forever but doesn’t have to happen each year,”
Adele finds ‘love’ again with Skepta after awful divorce.
Tottenham-born music goddess, Adele again as recent reports indicates she is going out with rapper Skepta. This follows news months ago about her divorce with her estranged husband, Simon Konecki, which took place in April this year.
Adina and Skepta were spotted a number of times happy on a sting of dates and they seem to have been in frequent contact too. Moreover, The Sun reported that the two musicians who happen to both hail from Tottenham, at the Crystal Maze Experience in London had a birthday party. Thus, the ‘hello’ hit maker actually joined Skepta to celebrate his 37th birthday, which was barely two weeks to now.
Souces reveal:
Adele and Skepta have been there for each other a lot after both their relationships split up. They have a close bond and there’s definitely a special connection.
‘They’re spending more and more time together. Some of their friends are hoping and predicting they could end up being a great couple one day.’
The insider could also confirm: ‘They are both private about their love lives and they are both committed to their children first and foremost as well.’
Akufo-Addo, Sarkodie, Samini grace GUBA Awards USA, see winners.
One of Ghana’s prestigious awards event abroad, GUBA Awards USA came off last week on the Thursday, 26 September 2019. The 2019 edition of the awards event aimed at celebrating excellent achievements in varied fields came off at the Taj Pierre, New York.
Special guests the President of Ghana, H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo and the first lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo=Addo, graced the occasion. Sarkodie, Samini, Danany Glover, and Sheryl Lee Ralph also treated patrons to exciting performances. Many individuals and organisations across various categories received awards at the event, which included Kwame Akoto, Patrick Gyimah Awuah Jn, Richelieu Dennis, Mary Spio, others.
The president of Ghana also received a citation for his immense effort in Diaspora mobilization. Checks out the entire list of honors given on the night below:
Right to Dream USA for Charity of the Year
54 Kingdoms for Creative Influencer
Kwame Akoto-Bamfo for Influential Artist of the Year
Dr. Ave Kludze for Innovation in Science & Technology
Ghana Physicians & Surgeons Foundation for Ghanaian Association of the Year
Black Star Awards were given to accomplished honorees celebrating their accomplishments, including:
Dr. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei – Exceptional Contribution to Medicine Award
Dr. Thomas Mensah – GUBA Technological Achievement Award
Patrick Gyimah Awuah Jr. – Exemplary Achievement in Education Award
Nancy Abu-Bonsrah – Young Woman in Medicine Award
Simon Fuller – Public Service Award
Nicholas Jason Osei Buamah – Young and Talented Award
Rosa Whitaker – Excellence in African Socio-Economic Advancement Award
Rachel Naa-Du Laryea – Student Excellence Award
Daphne Mashile-Nkosi – Industrious African Woman Award
Richelieu Dennis – Editorial Excellence Award
Mary Spio – African Innovator of the Year Award
President Nana Akufo-Addo : Citation For his efforts in Diaspora mobilisation
Acting doesn’t pay, I barely make GHC 5,000 a year – Mikki Osei Berko
This veteran Ghanaian actor recently sent a message across to government, threatening to go naked to protest if the incumbent government does not take a step to salvage our dying movie industry, thus by banning foreign content on our television screens. However, in his most recent interview he, Mikki Osei Berko has made yet another interesting revelation, stating that acting in Ghana does not pay at all.
Disclosing this in an interview on Peace FM, the actor cum television broadcaster revealed he makes barely GHC 5,000 a year staring in movies. He again added that, the fact that the industry does not pay enough to make living out of it, explains why most of our actors depend on public support to cater for their needs. Moreover, that, most of them if not for ambassadorial deals and other endeavors would have been in so much financial constraints.
“I make less than 5,000 cedis a year from acting in movies and dramas. But for any ambassadorial deals and other businesses how would I have survived” Mikki disclosed in the interview.