Learning of this, got me so saddened, considering the fact that it keeps replicating itself over and over again. Iconic footballer, Mario Balotelli was abused racially by a Hellas Verona ultras supporters group.
However, it was quite better to hear that, at least something was done about it this time around. The Serie A club penalized the head of the supporters, Luca Castellini with an 11-year ban. He was banned until ’30th June, 2030′.
Moreover, it was noticed that the referee had to halt the game in the early parts of the second half, for a cautionary statement to be issued against the racial abuse chants.
However, the manager of Verona, Ivan Juric claimed he did not hear any racist chants from the home supporters after the game.
Also, on Monday the head of the fans in question still had the guts to say this in an interview:
“Balotelli is Italian because he has Italian citizenship, but he can never be completely Italian.”
Now, that was too much. And though he got punished for doing so, there should be a better way of deterring others too going forward.
“Today, Salvation has come to sinners”
A canoe is useful where there is a big river, lake or sea. No one buys a canoe brings it to Kejetia. What on earth, will a canoe be doing in Kejetia. It makes a lot of sense to buy a canoe and send it to Cape-coast, Elmina, etc. Similarly, Salvation is there for people who have sinned, people who are lost. Since all have sinned, salvation is there for all, but only those who acknowledge their sinfulness are able to approach salvation (made available to all).
The Manifestation of God’s Love:
The first reading brings us face-to-face with the manifestation of God’s loving care in the preservation of all things, in the forgiveness of sins and restoration of humans to our lost dignity. He overlooks our sins and gives us ample time to repent. God feels himself in every creature because of His imperishable love for us. He uses many indicators to prompt us to retrace our steps.
Do people picture you as an outcast of Christ? Or do your actions and inactions make you feel being an outcast in Christ? Today, Jesus uses his loving care for the outcast, Zacchaeus to show us how meaningful our lives are to him.
God: I love tax collectors:
The Jews saw the tax collectors as traitors who collaborated with their enemies (Romans) to occupy their country and on top of it, collected taxes for them. In addition to collaborating with the Romans, they were using their office to extort money from their own people. The people hated them, shun them and regarded them as the worst of people. You may have also committed sins that make people shun your company and irritated seeing you. You are like a tax collector to them, but to Jesus, you are a wonderful friend. Because it is for your sake, he came.
Have a goodwill like Zacchaeus;
Make an effort to see Jesus because He has already seen you. Climb the sycamore and see His hand gesture calling on you to come.
Let us also learn from Jesus as Christians and do the best we can to help those we believe are failures in society. Pax Vobiscum!
Readings for the reflection:
Wisdom 11:22- 12:2, 2 Thessalonians 1:11- 2:2 and Like 19:1-10.
By: Rev. Fr. Michael Owusu-Kwarteng (St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, Ksi)
At this point, Nigeria may be kissing goodbye to their hopes of earning an Oscar nomination next year, as Lionheart gets rejected.
Nigeria’s first-ever, submission for the Oscar academy awards, was not accepted for not meeting the rules for an International Feature Film.
The Academy made it clear that Genevieve Nnaji’s movie, LIONHEART had too many English dialogues, causing its rejection.
However, the multiple-award-winning actress, Genevieve Nnaji and her colleague Ava DuVernay could not take it lightly as they literally slam the move. Meanwhile, contrary to the academy’s laid down rules for the international feature film category, 94-minutes of the Lionheart movie was made in English. Whilst, barely 12 minutes of its dialogues were in their Southeastern native language, Igbo. Whilst, barely 12 minutes of its dialogues were in their Southeastern native language, Igbo.
However, the rule states that: “an international film is defined as a feature-length motion picture (defined as over 40 minutes) produced outside the United States of America with a predominantly non-English dialogue track.”
Though all of Nigeria’s hopes seem dashed now, the film, however, would still be considered for other categories for the 2020 Oscars. Lionheart was written and produced by Genevieve Nnaji and Chinny Onwugbenu.
Genevieve took like her Twitter handle to register her displeasure, stating that:
“This movie represents the way we speak as Nigerians. This includes English which acts as a bridge between the 500+ languages spoken in our country; thereby making us #OneNigeria.”“It’s no different to how French connects commnities in former French colonies. We did not choose who colonized us. As ever, this film and many like it, is proudly Nigerian.” She exclaimed.
There certainly is not a better way to kick-start the Christmas feeling than the experience of the world famous iconic rapper, Cardi B live in concert.
Well, the entertainment facet of Livespot360, Livespot X got you served. Cardi B will be giving her African fans a piece of her, as she is set to rock the stage in Ghana and Nigeria this year.
Cardi B
Stepping her foot on the African soil for the very first time, the hip-hop queen will be hitting the stage early December. Thus, giving her Ghanaian and Nigerian fans a massive early Christmas present.
Cardi B will be in Lagos on December 7th and straight up to Accra right afterwards for the 2019 Livespot X Festival (LXF) on the 8th. As expected, the event will come off at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Moreover, considering the incredible line up for the LFX 2019, featuring a mix bag of massive live performances amidst music, top DJs, quality sound, great lighting, illusionists, great food and drinks, and the festivities. The event is set to be the biggest show in Africa this year.
Meanwhile, mind you that Livespot360 never disappoint and neither does the ‘BODAK YELLOW’ hitmaker too.
Cardi B
Now, can this too be attributed Sarkodie’s highly louded, Year of Return speech at the recent BET hip-hop awards? Is this another Sark effect?
The queen for the 2019 edition the prestigious beauty, Miss Malaika was crowned last Saturday. At the grand finale held at the National Theater, Miss Phylis Vesta Boison was crowned winner.
The first and second runner-ups were Mbord Astanga and Habiba Bint-Abdallah respectively. The 19-year old accounting student of the University of Ghana outcompeted 9 other contestants, to emerge winner of the enviable title.
Apart from the crown, Miss Phylis took home a brand new car and some awesome prizes from sponsors as part of the prize package. It was definitely a sight worth beholding as last year’s winner; Mariam Owusu-Poku handed down the title and the crown to the new queen.
Moreover, the night was undoubtedly a blissful one, as patrons were treated to exciting performances from the likes of Medikal, Adina, Dhope Nation, Kelvyn Boy amongst others.
The 2019 edition of Ghana’s premier DJ recognition event, Ghana dj awards came off yesterday, Saturday 3 November.
The awards night was held at the Accra International Comference Center.
Patrons were treated to lots of music, apart from being served with some hot tunes on the turn-table, there were also some exciting performaces.
The main rationale for the night, the awards, also took a surprisingly historic turn. The overall best Dj of the year went to multi-talented 12-year old dj, Dj Switch. She also took home the best female dj award.
Here is the full list of winners:
GENERAL CATEGORIES
ARTISTE DJ OF THE YEAR – DJ Vyrusky – Shatta Wale, Kuami Eugene, Kidi
DJ/ARTIST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR – DJ Vyrusky featuring Kuami Eugene, Mayorkun – Never Carry Last.
DJ DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR – Gal Dem DJ.
BEST EVENT DJ OF THE YEAR – DJ Sly
SCRATCH DJ OF THE YEAR – DJ Mpesempese
BEST MOBILE DJ OF THE YEAR – DJ Toyor
MIXTAPE OF THE YEAR – DJ Aberga – Highlife Time Mixtape
BEST VIDEO JOCKEY OF THE YEAR – DJ Pakorich – Zylofon TV
BEST MC OF THE YEAR – Kojo Manuel
BEST NIGHT CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR – Pee Raven – Ace Tantra
BEST MALE RADIO DJ OF THE YEAR – DJ Pletch – OK FM
BEST FEMALE DJ OF THE YEAR – DJ Switch
DJS’ SONG OF THE YEAR – Shatta Wale – My Level
BEST PUB DJ OF THE YEAR – DJ Sorondo – Abrewanana Pub
REGGAE/DANCEHALL DJ OF THE YEAR – Nana Ntow – Daddi FM
BEST AFROBEATS/HIP LIFE DJ OF THE YEAR – DJ Advicer – Happy FM
BEST AFROBEATS/HIP LIFE DJ OF THE YEAR – DJ Advicer – Happy FM
BEST HIGH LIFE DJ OF THE YEAR
Oyokodehye Kofi – Accra FM
GOSPEL DJ OF THE YEAR – DJ KOK – Live FM
BEST CAMPUS DJ OF THE YEAR – Iphone DJ – University of Ghana
RECORD PROMOTER OF THE YEAR – DJ Advicer – Happy FM
Social media giants, Instagram and Facebook in a bid to expel sexually related vices, has banned emojis aubergine, peach and water drip.
These emojis they say, are too sexually suggestive, for they are widely used to denote a penis (aubergine), bum (peach), and ejaculation (water drip).
In view of this, the emojis can no more be used in a manner that asks for anything sexual or suggests sexuality. However, it can only be used in captions.
This move, according to Facebook and Instagram is in line with an update of their Sexual Solicitation Community Standards. And is meant to inhibit sex workers(prostitutes) from using the platforms to market and sell their services.
In an official statement on this effect, facebook disclosed: “People use Facebook to discuss and draw attention to sexual violence and exploitation. We recognize the importance of and want to allow for this discussion.
“We draw the line, however, when content facilitates, encourages or coordinates sexual encounters between adults.
“We also restrict sexually explicit language that may lead to solicitation because some audiences within our global community may be sensitive to this type of content and it may impede the ability for people to connect with their friends and the broader community.”
So, do not be surprised if you begin encountering any inhibitances when using those emojis.
Watch Sarkodie’s double-parked international feature Party and BullS#!t. Ahead of his massive giveback to the community, where he grew up, This Is Tema, Ghana’s biggest music export, Sarkodie has released another tune. Following his widely enjoyed ‘Saara’ released barely a month ago, Party and Bullshit is the fifth single off his Black Love album. The double-parked international feature song got both Idris Elba and Donae’o on it.
The reigning BET Hip-hop awards Best International Flow winner hinted of this massive release earlier this week. He even disclosed he would be performing the tune for the very first time at his community music festival, This Is Tema.
The collaborative piece is an excellent tune, considering the outstanding hook by Donoe’o, Idris Elba’s interesting rap lines, and Sarkodie’s non-disappointing Twi rap punches. Upon listening, you would be left with no doubt it is going to be a favorite for many.
The record was produced by UK’s Island records, enjoy it below:
After a long term of a legal battle between the defunct gold dealership firm, MenzGold Company Ltd and the state regulatory bodies. Menzgold customers will now be getting their refunds from the company.
All is finally set, for customers whose funds got locked up with the firm, to receive a payment for the monies they invested. The repayment process is said to kickstart with a validation of the documents of customers, scheduled to commence on Monday, 28 October 2019.
The head of Communications at Menzgold, Nii Amarh Amarteifio has issued a statement to this effect, disclosing that the validation process will last for a month. The statement, further noted that the validation will take place in the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central and Western regions at all branches of the company. And it will be climaxed on the 28th of November, 2019.
Further details about the repayment, can be obtained from a copy of the official statement posted by their affiliate, Zylofon media. See it below:
Not long after lovebirds, Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty got their marriage license at the Beverly Hills Courthouse, Nicki announced her retirement from music. All indications now proves, the chart topping female rapper has truly reached that point of happiness, as she rightly disclosed on her Queen radio show.
Moreover, on Monday 21 October 2019 Nicki Minaj officially became Mrs. Petty, as she has finally tied the knot with Kenneth Petty. The ‘Megatron’ hitmaker, made this public via her most recent Instagram post, where she posted a video of two mugs and two caps with ‘Mr. and Mrs.’ and ‘bride and groom’ respectively inscribed on them.
The video also came with the caption ‘Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty 10•21•19 ’ with a bride and groom emoji and the wedding date. Meanwhile, she has already received countless congratulatory messages, from colleague celebrities and most of her fans as she sets on her married life with Kenneth Petty. See the post below.
