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#Grammy2020: Burna Boy’s ‘African giant’ got a nomination, Africa so proud.

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#Grammy2020: Burna Boy’s ‘African giant’ got a nomination, Africa so proud.

Africa has historical gotten a nod in the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. The Chart-topping Nigerian music talent, Burna Boy has earned a nod in the ‘Best World Music Album’ category for his ‘African Giant’ album.

In the official nomination list released just a while ago, Burna Boy’s album was seen competing with albums from Angelique Kidjo Altin Gün, Bokanté & Metropole Orkest and Nathalie Joachim With Spektral Quartet in the same category.

 

However, though the competition is seemingly very stiff for the Nigerian crooner, his chances of winning are still high because he has really made Africa and his country so proud.

Besides, the early massive reaction from fans and other Africa’s highest ranking celebrities, even including AKA is something to smile about.

Meanwhile, the 62nd edition of the Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is slated for January 26, 2020, at the Staples Center, Los Angeles.

Men to use penis injection to control births, as the world’s first male contraceptive is set to launch soon.

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Men to use penis injection to control births, as the world’s first male contraceptive is set to launch soon.

What’s your take on an injection into the penis? Super scary right? Well, that could be the only alternative apart from condoms and surgical vasectomy if you want to control your number of births.

The Indian Council of Medical Research has just wrapped up the clinical trials for a new male birth control, that will be done by giving your penis direct syringe shots, thus an injection right into the male ginital organ.

The Hindustan Times reports, this new medical product could effectively prevent men from impregnating women up to a stipulated time of 13 years.

However, the only requirement now is the permission from the Indian government, to allow the male fertility control product to go on the market.

The medical doctors in charge say, the procedure used is called the reversible inhibition of sperm under guidance (RISUG).

However, they noted that it is a painful and invasive process because, it involves a polymer being delivered via injection into the semen-producing glad, vas deferens, which is located on the penis near the testicles. But it is actually an alternative to surgical vasectomy, which is also quite tedious.

The senior scientist with ICMR, Dr RS Sharma, the one who spearheaded the clinical trials disclosed:

“The product is ready, with only regulatory approvals pending with the Drugs Controller. The trials are over, including extended, phase 3 clinical trials for which 303 candidates were recruited with 97.3% success rate and no reported side-effects. The product can safely be called the world’s first male contraceptive,”

He added that: “It is effective for at least 13 years once injected. In clinical studies on mice, it has been proven to be a reliable spacing method, and we will be initiating human studies soon to prove that in humans also, it can be used as an effective spacing method,”

The drug controller general of India, VG Somani also had this to say:

“It’s the first in the world from India so we have to be extra careful about approval. We are looking at all aspects, especially the good manufacturing practice (GMP) certification that won’t raise any questions about its quality,” 

Hearing this from the drug controller general of the country, is there still a doubt how quick the approval process will be? Your guess is as good as mine.

Nana Aba’s real definition of ‘Slay Queen’ causing a buzz on social media.

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Nana Aba’s real definition of ‘Slay Queen’ causing a buzz on social media.

Nana Aba’s real definition of ‘Slay Queen’ causing a buzz on social media.     Outspoken Ghanaian Television personality, Nana Aba Anamoah has ignited a buzz on social media after sharing her meaning to the predominantly used word, ‘Slay Queen’.

Though her post sounded quite sentimental, social media users could not help but have their take on it.

Nana Aba captioned her post, “Do you gat it”? ‍♀️ ‍♂️ Whoever published this will not make heaven. Shameless man/woman. Sleep well.”. Which sounded rather thought-provoking.

She posted:

Now, check out some excerpts from the countless reactions this post drew, causing a buzz on social media.

@merries437: “Tables are shaking…”

@bkay_baba: “As3m biigi paa ni.”

@iamtimaku: “Mummy .”

@cbc.gh: “Hehehe they beg ooh.”

@_okukuseku: “Wonny3 guy biom anaa?.”

#MVAs19: Sarkodie won the most prestigious award following his VGMA ‘Artiste of the Decade’ win.

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#MVAs19: Sarkodie won the most prestigious award following his VGMA ‘Artiste of the Decade’ win.

The world’s first-ever BET hip-hop Best International Flow winner, Sarkodie after the VGMA, has bagged the most prestigious award at the MTN 4Sytetv Music Video Awards 2019 (MVAs).

Following his massive win at the VGMAs, taking home the ‘Artiste of the decade’ award, he has again won the most esteemed honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent MVAs.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the awards scheme, the MVAs sought to award the artiste with most achievements within the 10-year period. Sarkodie took home that highest honor in addition to two other awards on the night.

The rapper won the Best Male Video, Best hip-hop video, and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the MVAs, which took place last Saturday.

#MVAs19: Shatta Wale and Sarkodie win big, all that happened plus the list of winners.

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#MVAs19: Shatta Wale and Sarkodie win big, all that happened plus the list of winners.

Ghana’s premier music video awards scheme, MTN 4sytetv Music Video Awards 2019 was touted to be a very remarkable night in Ghana’s music history. Considering the fact that, this year’s edition marked its tenth (10th) anniversary, the night was anticipated to be nothing less than magnificently HISTORIC.

Moreover, billing three of Ghana’s finest headliners Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, and Stonebwoy, the night was also projected to achieve what the 20th VGMAs could not realize with the three acts.

Meanwhile, the night did not fall short of any of those expectations as it was studded with several breathtaking performances. Sarkodie set the tone for the night with his pace-setting terrific opening performance. Other performers who immensely thrilled patrons included Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, R2bees, Medikal, Kwaw Kese and the likes.

Interestingly, Shatta Wale dedicated (literally gave) his Most popular song award to Stonebwoy. Prior to that, Stonebwoy gave Shatta Wale an emotional hug during his performance, when Shatta Wale was spotted upstanding enjoying Stonebwoy’s performance. These two gestures they say amplifies the fact that their beef exists not anymore, as Shatta Wale voiced “the beef is officially over”.

However, the big winners for the night were Shatta Wale and Sarkodie, bagging 5 and 3 awards respectively.

Here are all the award winners

Best Male Video – Sarkodie (Can’t Let You Go)

Best Female Video – Wendy Shay (Uber Driver)

Best Special Effects – Medikal (Omo Ada Remix)

Best Storyline – RJZ (Bye Bye),

Best Edited Video – Shatta Wale (Gringo)

Best Gospel Music Video – Jon Winner (Big God)

Best Photography Video– Cina Soul (Ojorley)

Best Reggae/Dancehall Video – Shatta Wale (Gringo)

Best Choreography – ZeeTown Melody (Totori)

Best Group – R2Bees (We Dey Vibe)

Best HipHop Video – Sarkodie (Biibi Ba)

Best HighLife Video – Nana Boroo (Fine Boy)

Best Discovery Video – Quamina MP (Wiase Y3 D3 Rmx)

Most Popular Video – Shatta Wale (Gringo)

Best Collaboration – Stonebwoy (Kpoo Keke)

Best Directed Video – Akwaboah (Hy3 Me Bo)

Big Chune – Shatta Wale (My Level)

Best Hiplife Video – Okyeame Kwame (Bra)

Living Legend Award – Osei Kwame Despite

African Act – Burna Boy

Most Influential Artist – Shatta Wale

Achievement Award – Sarkodie

Overall Best Video – Aya (Guda)

Ghana’s visit is my most important trip to Africa, I will do something real for Africa – Jack Ma

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Ghana’s visit is my most important trip to Africa, I will do something real for Africa – Jack Ma

We duly got you informed yesterday of the arrival of some highly esteemed Chinese personalities here in Ghana.

The personalities consisting of top business moguls, included China’s richest man, Jack MA Chinese movie superstar, Jet Li, and former United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon.

As earlier informed, they were here for the maiden edition of the Africa Netpreneurship Summit, which happens to be Jack Ma’s initiative.

Ghana's visit is my most important trip to Africa, I will do something real for Africa - Jack Ma
Jack Ma

At the summit

Now, during the summit held at the Accra International Conference Center, Jack Ma made some very interesting statements in his welcome address. The co-founder of Alibaba Group disclosed that, his visit to Ghana was the most important one of all his trips to Africa.

“This is my fourth trip to Africa and this is the most important trip for me because I have realised that through this trip, I can really do something real for Africa, African entrepreneurs and African young people…” Jack Ma made clear.

He further continued to say that, though the government will be solely responsible for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement scheduled to kickstart in July, business leaders have a major role to play in it.

“Most people see Africa today, they say there is no e-commerce, no logistics, no payment. To me it is so similar… Africa today is like China 15-20 years ago. Because we had nothing. That is the opportunity.” He added.

Meanwhile, Jack Ma’s flagship entrepreneur program in Africa, The Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative is great news for the continent at it is geared towards supporting African entrepreneurs. Under the initiative, 10 entrepreneurs will be awarded a shared $1M grant over the next 10 years.

Jet Li, Jack Ma and Ban Ki-Moon upon arrival yesterday, paid a courtesy call on the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo–Addo at the Jubilee house.

Jet Li, Jack Ma and Ban Ki Moon are in Ghana, this is what brought them.

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Jet Li, Jack Ma and Ban Ki Moon are in Ghana, this is what brought them.

When the reached us that a number of top-ranking Chinese moguls are in Ghana, I almost shouted ‘Year of Return’. However, upon considering the fact that they are not blacks, the idea was short-lived.

The high ranking Chinese personalities including iconic actor, Jet Li, co-founder of Alibaba Group, Jack Ma and former United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon have already met the President of the Republic of Ghana.

What brought them

Delving into what brought them here, our sources gathered they are here for the maiden edition of the Africa Netpreneurship Summit. Slated for November 16th, 2019 at the Accra International Conference, the event is set to host a number of such high profile personalities here in Ghana.

Meanwhile, though separately, all the aforementioned went to the Jubilee house, to pay a courtesy call on H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo–Addo upon arrival today.

Jet Li, Jack Ma and Ban Ki Moon are in Ghana, this is what brought them.
A group photo of all of them
Jet Li, Jack Ma and Ban Ki Moon are in Ghana, this is what brought them.
H.E. Nana Addo and Jet Li
Jet Li, Jack Ma and Ban Ki Moon are in Ghana, this is what brought them.
Jet Li

John Legend is now the Sexiest Man Alive

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John Legend is now the Sexiest Man Alive

Grammy Award-winning superstar, John Legend got lyrics that could melt your heart, he sounds so romantic on the beat.

But would you believe, he is now the sexiest man alive too? The ‘All of Me’ hitmaker was declared the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ for 2019 by the top-rated, People Magazine.John Legend is now the Sexiest Man AliveJohn Legend
His colleague judge on ‘The Voice’, Blake Shelton made the declaration on Tuesday’s edition of the show.

Blake Shelton, who won the title in 2017 had to welcome John Legend with his brand new world title.

“It is my duty to formally introduce the next ‘Sexiest Man Alive,’ “ Shelton said. “He just so happens to be here tonight. Ladies and gentlemen, the man, the myth, the Legend: 2019’s Sexiest Man Alive.’

The elated audience received the news with a massive uproar of excitement.

Adding to that: “You already came into this show with an EGOT. And, then you won ‘The Voice,’ so it became a VEGOT. Now you have a VEGOTSMA,” speaking in reference to John Legend’s legendary list of accolades globally.

Moreover, Blake Shelton, in addition, gifted John Legend a pair of shorts bedazzled with “EGOTSMA,” an acronym symbolizing Legend’s big wins plus the latest addition: Sexiest Man Alive.

The singer, John Legend has now added on his tall list of accolades, as he becomes one of the only 15 “EGOT” winners that have won the enviable title.

John Legend in reaction to his win, told People magazine: “I was excited, but I was a little scared at the same time because it’s a lot of pressure, ”

He, however, lamented “Everyone’s going to be picking me apart to see if I’m sexy enough to hold this title. I’m (also) following Idris Elba, which is not fair and is not nice to me!”

John Legend, apart from his Grammy Emmy, Oscar and Tony awards, now goes down in history as the sexiest man alive this year.

Having said this, this is what legend himself had to say about his music career:
“Whenever we had opportunities to sing in church or in school, my mom would suggest that I do it. She always encouraged me.”

“My father taught me about character. He taught us by example. He always conducted himself with such grace and dignity,” the singer said. “My parents always taught me that if you’re going to succeed in life, part of success is having humility. It’s a good way to live life, treating other people the way you want to be treated.”

 

He posted this:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B4yfCePFFI_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Miss Yaa Asantewaa auditions this November, for Ghana’s Miss Planet queen

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Miss Yaa Asantewaa auditions this November, for Ghana’s Miss Planet queen

Reigning Miss Yaa Asantewaa pageant queen, Benedicta Amoah upon successfully climaxing her Sika Pa Foundation project, is set to represent Ghana at the Miss Planet International next year. Her departure abroad to make Ghana proud, leaves the responsibly of kick start the search for the next queen.

In line with this, ladies are entreated to join for auditions, to grab this opportunity of a life time. The search for the next Miss Yaa Asantewaa seeks to find that lady, confident and eloquent enough to help contribute to meeting Ghana’s target of achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) come 2030.

Moreover, www.iChrisgh.com (iChris Media) is proud to be a part of this edition as a media partner.

Miss Yaa Asantewaa auditions this November, for Ghana’s Miss Planet queen
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The auditions

Meanwhile, the first auditions is scheduled to take place on November 23 at the Kasados Arena Hotel, Aprade. The time is 10:00am, visit the following outlets for the application forms; the front desk of Oseikrom Tv, Kumasi City mall (GAME) Photostore and the KNUST gate Supermarket.

The forms are going for GHC 30, come to the auditions in your African wear top over a Jeans trouser and high hills. Check the auditions flyer for any further details. See you there!

Miss Yaa Asantewaa auditions this November, for Ghana’s Miss Planet queen
Audition flyer

Miss Yaa Asantewaa auditions this November, for Ghana’s Miss Planet queen
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Cardi B chooses Ghana over others, as she confirms trip to Africa this December.

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Cardi B chooses Ghana over others, as she confirms trip to Africa this December.

Well, for those of you who were still skeptical about the report, this is now from the horse’s own mouth. The Grammy award-winning rapper, Belcalis Marlenis Almánza, Cardi B as she is popularly called has officially confirmed her performance in Ghana come December.

Cardi B confirmed she will be headlining the Livespot X Festival (LXF) in Ghana, slated for December 8th at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Cardi B chooses Ghana over others, as she confirms trip to Africa this December

Cardi B

The ‘BODAK YELLOW’ hitmaker made this public on her Instagram handle, confirming how excited she was about the trip to Africa.

Meanwhile, many are elated she opted for Ghana and Nigeria ahead of the likes of SA, Kenya, others. It is exciting she was billed to perform in only these two countries.

She wrote:

“Africa. I’m coming! Nigeria & Ghana”.

Apparently, Ghana is now everyone’s favorite African destination. The year of return fever right?! Meanwhile, this time around I am afraid I will not mention Sarkodie’s name ok, Lol. Trollers, I hope I am free.

Check out Cardi B’s post:

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