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Hitz FM's Amanda joins others to pay tribute to MJ

Sun, 04 Jul 2009 02:04:10 +0100

Hitz FM radio presenter Amanda Jissih alias Mandy Jay joined a host of other broadcasters and personalities from Africa to pay tribute to the late King of Pop Micheal Jackson on the African Beat Voice Of America VOA radioIn remeberance of the Pop icon Amanda said she couldnt beleive the news of Micheals death She also w ...

Michael Jackson comes to life tonight at National Theatre

Sat, 03 Jul 2009 20:06:16 +0100

It is so sad a musical icon like Michael Jackson would leave us at this point in time when the world celebrates his music like no ones business Well too bad the whole world has lost a legend and as the whole world mourns together his loss is being celebrated in diverse ways from country to country and here in Ghana tonight has been decl ...

Emma Babayaro shoots new video!-ID Cabasa headlined as producer of his debut album

Sat, 03 Jul 2009 20:06:16 +0100

Former Super Eagles goal tender and Atlanta Olympics Gold medallist Emmanuel Babayaro is smarting from his recently released single and the making of his first music video entitled Naija Area The video features Jude Orhorha the Amatas Sound Sultan Tolu Devine Tope Swag ID Cabasa but to mention a few The footballer now turne ...

Spranky bounces back

Sat, 03 Jul 2009 19:54:17 +0100

Mohammed Kwabena Seidu aka Spranky Indeed Mohammed Kwabena Seidu aka Spranky cannot readily recall when exactly he started singing All he recollects is that as a young man who sang as he worked many players in the showbiz industry noticed the talent in him and vowed never to allow it go waste Spranky who went on break to study music has re ...

Michael Jackson Night With SOF

Sat, 03 Jul 2009 19:54:17 +0100

one of the contestants The contestants of this years edition of Stars of the Future will today Friday celebrate the life of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson by performing some of his hitsongs at the National Theatre in Accra The contestants will mount the stage one after the other to perform songs like Thriller Dangerous The Way Yo ...

MERQURY SPEAKS FOR MUSICIANS AND ACTORS

Fri, 02 Jul 2009 21:08:21 +0100

Choice FM Top presenter Merqury Quaye has expressed concern about governments insensitivity to the entertainment industry over the years and has therefore called for sustained concerted and simultaneous efforts aimed at addressing the basic problems that face the music and film industry in GhanaAddressing a section of the media at his resi ...

When Obama Comes

Fri, 02 Jul 2009 16:30:04 +0100

When US President Barack Obama lands in Ghana on Friday July to begin his tour of selected African countries it would be the third time in eleven years that a sitting American President is visiting the countryThe first was on March when president Bill Clinton accompanied by his wife Hillary Clinton paid a oneday visit to th ...

UP Wins Bands Alive Contest

Fri, 02 Jul 2009 16:30:04 +0100

A couple of the members were moved to tears but they picked themselves up again and jumped with joy alongside the others and the bands supporters as Master of Ceremony Kwesi Kyei Darkwa announced UP as the winners at the final event of the second edition of the Bands Alive contest at the National Theatre last TuesdayUP were pitched against ...

Miss Ghana Train Ploughs On

Fri, 02 Jul 2009 16:30:04 +0100

After a successful takeoff at Wa this yearrsquos Miss Ghana and National Dance Championship packages romped through Bolgatanga and Tamale last week The Bolgatanga event was held at the Catering Rest House last Friday At the end of an exciting contest in the beauty pageant category involving eight young ladies yearold Bernice Kumass ...

We have come to stay - Nsuohye

Fri, 02 Jul 2009 12:39:42 +0100

The members of Nsuohye a hiplife group have declared that they will use their music to educate Ghanaians on issues affecting society The management of the group told BEATWAVES that the group has come to stay and rub shoulders with those already on the music chat According to the management the group had worked tirelessly to meet the ch ...

Another Night For SOF Contestants

Fri, 02 Jul 2009 12:39:42 +0100

With one contestant already out of the competition it appears the contestants of this years edition of Stars of the Future have renewed their resolve to stay in the competition This was abundantly clear from their performance at the National Theatre Dubbed the Pop Night it was clear right from the beginning of the competition that the cont ...

Beauty contest for earthquake survivors

Fri, 02 Jul 2009 12:39:42 +0100

Caring crimpers have staged a beauty contest for refugees of Italys LAquila earthquake to give recovery hopes a head startStunning Sara Iervolino was made Miss Tent City in the contest aimed at cheering up victims of the quake many of which are still living in tents erected by the Italian governmentOrganiser hairdresser ...

Rawlings pays tribute to Michael Jackson

Fri, 02 Jul 2009 12:39:42 +0100

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has expressed his condolence to the family of Michael Jackson whom he described as the Emperor of Pop Michael Jackson died on Thursday night after suffering from Cardiac ArrestThe Former President said I once had the honour of meeting with Michael and we struck a great friendship borne out ...

Dangerous Drug Found in Jackson Home

Fri, 02 Jul 2009 12:39:42 +0100

Sources tell TMZ an extremely dangerous and potent drug used for surgical anesthesia was found at Michael Jacksons house after he diedWere told the drug Propofol was discovered at the residence The drug is used to put people under anesthesia before surgery It is an extremely powerful drug that is only available to medical personn ...

Jackson body 'going to Neverland'

Fri, 02 Jul 2009 12:39:42 +0100

Fans have gathered outside Michael Jacksons Neverland ranch following reports that the late singers body will go on public view thereVarious sources claim a public viewing has been scheduled for Friday ahead of a private funeral on SundayVehicles and workers have been going in and out of the property located about miles n ...

Jacksons 'not ready' for funeral

Fri, 02 Jul 2009 12:39:42 +0100

Michael Jacksons father has said his family will wait for the results of a second postmortem before finalising plans for the pop stars funeralJoe Jackson told reporters in Los Angeles the ceremony would have some private elements but not closed down all the way to the public US media reported that there could be a pu ...

Over 300 Defy Rains To 'Grab The Mic'

Wed, 30 Jun 2009 23:03:30 +0100

Over three hundred superstar wannabes and talented hopefuls alike defied downpours and unfavorable weather conditions to gather at Fridays Sakumono to participate in auditions for Star Beers Grab the Mic reality singing competition powered by Empire Entertainment The first day of the zonal competition last Friday saw the contestants tak ...

E-bay To Refund Jackson Tickets

Wed, 30 Jun 2009 23:03:30 +0100

Michael Jackson Michael Jackson fans who bought tickets for his O gigs on the internet auction site eBay will receive refunds it has been confirmed Jackson who died on Thursday had been due to perform dates at the London venue from July Thousands of people who bought tickets on the secondary market site were left wondering if t ...

Emma Babayaro shoots new video!

Wed, 30 Jun 2009 21:51:25 +0100

ID Cabasa headlined as producer of his debut albumFormer Super Eagles goal tender and Atlanta Olympics Gold medallistEmmanuel Babayaro is smarting from his recently released singles andthe making of his first music video entitled Naija AreaThe video features Jude Orhorha the Amatas Sound Sultan ToluDevine Tope Swag ...

Didier Kussu blasts Sony Music and others on Michael Jackson

Wed, 30 Jun 2009 21:42:22 +0100

Didier Kussu blasts Sony Music and others on Michael JacksonUnited Entertainment Media Limited founder Didier Kussu argues fans tostop buying Michael Jacksons music and related productsLONDON Jun Written by Didier KussuMillions of fans leaders musicians and friends mourn the King of Pop butthe worst thing you ...

�We are Ready To Transform Hiplife�

Wed, 30 Jun 2009 14:01:55 +0100

Soon after their brilliant live musical performance in Kumasi members of Ghanas upcoming hiplife group Edikanfour have declared that they are ready to take Ghanaian hiplife music to another levelAccording to them they are ready to transform the hiplife music industry in Ghana with their new hiplife music album fused with afro pop rhythms ...

�The Arena� Out Soon

Wed, 30 Jun 2009 13:39:45 +0100

The nations entertainment industry is currently growing buoyantThe screens of home television display various soaps and telenovelas and dramas with the multiplication of television stations in the country however a large percent of the content of these dramas soaps and serials shown are mostly foreigninclinedBut with the production o ...

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