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Mr Eazi’s multi-sensory art exhibition, ‘The Evil Genius,’ opens in Accra

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Mr Eazi’s multi-sensory art exhibition, ‘The Evil Genius,’ opens in Accra

Mr Eazi’s album is the inspiration behind the art exhibition Accra, Ghana.

Nigerian-born innovator and musician Oluwatosin ‘Mr Eazi’ Ajibade has added another accomplishment to his resume by opening his music and art exhibition experience, inspired by his new album “The Evil Genius”.

The 32-year-old art enthusiast curated this exhibition – celebrating love, freedom, happiness, and the themes from his album – with Gallery 1957 during Accra Cultural Week. Angelica Litta Modignani, the gallery manager, expressed her excitement about hosting the exhibition at Gallery 1957.

She stated, “We are thrilled to exhibit his powerful and thought-provoking collection to our audiences.”

The exhibition opened to the public on September 13, 2023, with a host of invited guests, including Azu Nwagbogu, Kwame Eric Goka, Phil Philips (Barbados High Commission), Daniel Osafo, Ameyaw Debrah, Gabby Otchere-Darko and many others in attendance.

Following its inaugural presentation in Accra, the exhibition will travel to London as part of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair’s Special Projects from 12-15 October 2023 at Somerset House.

The exhibition features 16 pieces from 12 artists selected by Mr Eazi, representing eight African countries, including Dominique Zinkpè (Cotonou, Benin), Patricorel (Cotonou, Benin), Tesprit (Lomé, Togo), and Samuel Tete-Katchan (Accra, Ghana), who were present at the event. Other artists included are Tammy Sinclair (Abuja, Nigeria), Alpha ODH (Nairobi, Kenya), Chinaza Nkemka (Lagos, Nigeria), Edozie Anedu (Lagos, Nigeria), Elangwe Sesse (Cameroon), Ikechukwu Christian (Lagos, Nigeria), Kufa Makwavarara (Zimbabwe/South Africa), and Sandra Seghir (Dakar, Senegal)

Selecting visual collaborators was informal and instinctual for him, much like with his musical ones. “I just liked their art and reached out to them,” he notes. “We’d send them the song, they’d listen, and we’d have a call and talk about what everything means. I said, ‘I’m going to give them the freedom to go create.”

Mr Eazi worked on this project for over two years and sees it as an opportunity to share his vision with the world and spark important conversations about Contemporary African Art.

The exhibition is open to the public from 10 am to 7 pm, from September 14 to September 18.

Stonebwoy announces 3-in-1 concert at Accra Sports Stadium on Dec. 22

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Stonebwoy announces 3-in-1 concert at Accra Sports Stadium on Dec. 22

Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy announced on his social media pages that he would be hosting his annual concert at the 40k seater Accra Sports Stadium.

This year’s edition, Stonebwoy has planned to combine three of his iconic shows ‘Ashaiman To The World Festival’, ‘BHIM Concert’ and ‘5th Dimension Homecoming’ into one unforgettable event on Friday, December 22.

According to him, he is gearing up for a thrilling musical performance for his fans and music lovers.

What makes this event even more special is that Stonebwoy has been on an extensive tour, taking his “5th Dimension” show across the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America. Now, he’s bringing this global experience back to his roots in Accra, Ghana, for the “5th Dimension Homecoming Edition” – a show that promises to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans and music enthusiasts alike.

Sandra Ababio engaged as she shows off husband-to-be proposing to her

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Sandra Ababio engaged as she shows off husband-to-be proposing to her

Ghanaian actress Sandra Ababio has stirred massive reactions online finally showing off her husband-to-be on social media.

Apparently, the actress is engaged and awaiting her wedding ceremony.

Taking to Instagram, the mother of one shared two slide photos – she posted herself and on the second slide showed her man.

Her unidentified man is seen on his knees proposing marriage to Sandra Ababio.

Captioning the photo, she wrote; ‘Until we understand that life is a journey, we might loose the connection between purpose and time!! Don’t compete, Don’t envy And don’t be desperate in finding wealth!’

Indeed, it is a matter of time and patience! Congratulations are order!

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Video: Empress Gifty indirecty insults her husband?

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Video: Empress Gifty indirecty insults her husband?

Gospel Musician Empress Gifty has stirred massive reactions online after allegedly shading her husband, Hopeson Yaovi Adorye, a widely recognized politician and the former Member of Parliament for the Kpone Katamansu constituency.

According to Empress Gifty, having a partner who is a fool is very difficult in non-verbal communication.

Empress Gifty is seen in a video reacting to the voiceover by Prophet Kofi Oduro, the founder and leader of Alabaster International Ministry saying, “getting married to a foolish person is painful and sometimes suicidal.”

Though ‘Awiey3 Pa’ crooner didn’t directly mention her husband’s name, fans claim the shade is for him because he acts “childish” sometimes.

There are claims that most of Empress Gifty’s posts are shades to her own husband and her own life experiences.

However, there have been several rumours that Empress Gifty is really disappointed in her marriage and wishes to divorce but she is stuck because she always pretends to be enjoying her marriage and doesn’t want to divorce for the second time.

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Your corset dress should have been accompanied by paramedics – Charlie Dior tells Selina Boateng

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Your corset dress should have been accompanied by paramedics – Charlie Dior tells Selina Boateng

US-based Ghanaian fashion critic, Charlie Dior, shared his thoughts and analysis on Ghanaian gospel singer, Selina Boateng, corset outfit which has since stirred discussions on social media.

Selina Boateng was captured at one of the events he attended in a tight-fitted purple-laced Kente corset, with her waist snatched and seemed as though she was uncomfortable.

In the viral video, the plus-sized gospel singer had her upper section tacked up and her posture looked as though she was gasping for breath.

However, Charley, during his show on YouTube, has described the costume as a hot mess.

He said, Selina should have been accompanied by paramedics to the event she rocked the costume to and this is because of how she was ‘gasping for air’.

“Selina Boateng is a gospel musician. We do not know who styled her, we don’t know who did her makeup or did her hair. We don’t know who did this abomination of a corset. None of this seems to be working because it is a hot mess. I think that this look should have come with the paramedics. There should have been a doctor, nurse, or surgeon on sight with this corset because watching her made me uncomfortable. This gospel musician has been causing a lot of conversations with her looks and gym videos.

“I definitely knew that she was also uncomfortable. The first rule in fashion, in fact in everything is to be safe and Selina wasn’t safe. She did not think about her safety when she put this corset on. I know corsets are in fashion. Everywhere I turn, the brides are all in corsets but it doesn’t mean that everyone needs to be in there. The corset was nice but the way it was styled was wrong. It pushed all her inside up. It was bad. Very bad. Corset mu cadet! Eii! This is unacceptable!” she exclaimed.

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DJ Vyrusky narrates why Ghanaian artistes are not able to fill O2 Arena

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DJ Vyrusky narrates why Ghanaian artistes are not able to fill O2 Arena

Ghanaian award-winning disc jockey and record producer, DJ Vyrusky has mentioned some of the reasons why Ghanaian artistes have not been able to fill the O2 Arena in the United Kingdom (UK).

He disclosed that most Ghanaian artistes fail to collaborate with foreign musicians to project themselves to the international community and it is a major stumbling block to their success on the global stage.

DJ Vyrusky attributed poor promotion of Ghanaian artistes as another hindrance that music promoters need to work on to help artistes sell out their concerts in foreign countries.

Speaking in an interview with TV3 which GhanaWeb monitored, on September 14, 2023, DJ Vyrusky narrated how Nigerian artistes are able to sell out concerts at the O2 arena while Ghanaian musicians struggle to attain similar feats.

“I think that it [Ghanaian artistes unable to fill O2 arena] has to do with promotion. So you can’t be in Ghana and you want to sell out a concert. You can’t be here not going to the United Kingdom (UK) to promote yourself as an artiste and you want to sell out a concert there,” he said.

“I have had a conversation with promoters outside when I travel, like Smith and the rest. You see what the Nigerians are doing now, Wizkid sold out O2 [arena] by first of all collaborating with a UK artiste when he first did it. Like Asake didn’t stay in Nigeria and sold out O2.”

DJ Vyrusky further indicated that event-organizing houses are not promoting Ghanaian artistes on the global stage which forms part of the reasons the musicians are not able to sell out concerts at the O2 Arena.

“Another thing nobody is talking about is the people they work with. Let’s say when you come to Ghana we have Charterhouse, EcoHouse right? EcoHouse has a clientele, we have people who go for a Tidal Rave.

“Regardless of who is coming to Tidal Rave, EcoHouse is going to have people going to Tidal Rave because they know the ‘event’ is dope. So it doesn’t depend on Sarkodie being booked for Tidal Rave [they will still do it],” said DJ Vyruski.

The conversation about Ghanaian artistes not being able to fill the O2 arena has been dominating discussions in the entertainment industry in recent times.

Source: Ghanaweb.com

Video: Asamoah Gyan sends Abena Korkor to the gutters

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Video: Asamoah Gyan sends Abena Korkor to the gutters

Former Blackstar captain, Asamoah Gyan has lashed out and dared a controversial socialite Abena Korkor after she accused him of attempting to sleep with her.

Media personality and mental health activist, Nana Abena Korkor caused a stir on social media in a new video released listed two popular names they attempted to lure her to bed.

She included retired Ghanaian footballers Asamoah Gyan and Stephen Appiah in the list of men she has encountered in her current exposé.

In the video, Abena Korkor disclosed that Asamoah Gyan has been video-calling her to come to his house. Abena Korkor went on to insult Asamoah Gyan for being uncivilized and dumb.

Asamoah Gyan reacting to the exposé, in a live video on Instagram Gyan refuted allegations leveled at him by Abena Korkor and claimed that she was fabricating stories because he did not allow her to engage in inappropriate behaviour with him.

Asamoah called out Abena Korkor for seeking his attention.

Asamoah explained that he kicked her out of his car after she wanted to sleep with him.

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Popular influencer Mhiz Gold’s full bedroom leak video trends

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Popular influencer Mhiz Gold’s full bedroom leak video trends

Another Nigerian social media influencer simply known as Mhiz Gold’s bedroom tape has taken over the trends baton from Moyo Lawal.

Recall that just last week, revered Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal made it into the headlines after her atopa video got leaked online.

Unexpectedly, Mhiz Gold has also made it into the headlines on a very negative note after her sex video mysteriously got leaked online.

As seen in the trending clip, Mhiz Gold was comfortably laying on the bed while the man whose face didn’t show in the said video was energetically thrusting her ”Akosua Kuma’.

Social media users who have come across the video have expressed their complete disappointment in Mhiz Gold.

According to many of them, she should have been smart enough to have learned from her predecessors who have suffered some fate.

Video: Stephanie Benson in Search of Husband for Her Eldest Sister

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Video: Stephanie Benson in Search of Husband for Her Eldest Sister

UK-based Ghanaian international singer and performer, Princess Akua Ohenewaa Asieanem widely recognised by her stage name Stephanie Benson has shared a video on her social media page that she is looking for a husband for her elder Sister, Belinda Agyapong.

According to Stephanie, her elder sister Belinda caught the attention of her fans and followers when she posted her sibling’s pictures on social media including legendary Ghanaian female singer and dancer Akosu Agyapong.

Stephanie Benson, however, revealed that her sister wanted a serious man who was rich and tall during her youth days. She also revealed her elder sister, Belinda has been single for a long time now and her ‘Akosua nkuma’ has dried up and she is in her late 50s with four beautiful tall children.

Since taking on music commercially, Benson has entertained celebrities and important personalities at public and private events including the British royal household and Prince Charles, who said upon hearing her sing the first time, “You are one of the most amazing performers I’ve ever seen.”

Benson has performed at events hosted by the British royals including Princess Anne, and reportedly exceeded her 15-minute allotted performance time for Prince Charles to approximately an hour because he enjoyed her act.

She received another invitation to sing for Prince William before his wedding to Kate Middleton on 29 April 2011.

Stephanie Benson is described as the queen of Jazz following the many wonderful jazz shows she’s staged in the world.

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Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Sam George being sponsored by an American organization – Wanlov alleges

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Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Sam George being sponsored by an American organization – Wanlov alleges

Ghanaian musician and LGBT rights activist Emmanuel Owusu-Bonsu, known by his stage name Wanlov the Kubolor has claimed that MP for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George is being sponsored by an American organization to advocate for anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Ghana.

Speaking on Nkonkonsa TV, Wanlov the Kubolor pointed out that Sam George had previously attended an international conference organized by the World Congress of Families (WCF), a group with evangelical affiliations that has been criticized for its anti-Islamic stance.

“These are a group of church, evangelical people, who are actually racist and they are anti-Islamic. And these are the group of people that support Sam George and others to push this bill in Ghana. It’s the same group. This is out there.

“He said it himself just two days ago. If you like just go and check online, he’s spoken about when he went there for a conference,” he said.

He insinuated a connection between this event and WCF’s alleged sponsorship.

Sam George has been a vocal opponent of same-sex activities and has been actively promoting an anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Ghana.

“This bill that we are looking at is the same literature as it’s being pushed in Nigeria, has been pushed in Uganda, has been pushed in Poland. It’s been pushed in Poland. Hungary it is the same literature.

“Sam George didn’t come up with this literature for this bill. It’s been drafted from outside. And if you go to all those countries where this is being pushed, the World Congress of Families have their hand in all those countries,” he alleged.

Wanlov’s allegations have raised questions about foreign influence in Ghana’s domestic legislation on LGBTQ+ rights.

While Sam George has not officially commented on or confirmed Wanlov’s claims, Wanlov is known for his strong support and sympathy towards the LGBTQ+ community, making his accusations particularly contentious.

The “Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill” aims at criminalizing LGBTQ+ and related activities. The bill was introduced by a group of eight Members of Parliament, led by Samuel Nartey George, an NDC MP.

Wizkid makes first public appearance after mother’s demise

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Wizkid makes first public appearance after mother’s demise

Grammy-winning Nigerian afrobeats singer, Ayodeji Balogun, famously known as Wizkid made his first public appearance since his mother, Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun, passed away in London on August 18, 2023.

This tragic event which was confirmed by Wizkid’s manager Sunday Aare, led to Wizkid’s withdrawal from the public eye, including a hiatus from social media.

However, he returned to the public scene nearly a month later by appearing at the exclusive opening night private special viewing of “Gabrielle Chanel Fashion Manifesto” at the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum in London on Wednesday September 13, 2023.

The “Made in Lagos” hitmaker’s appearance at the exclusive exhibit speaks of his reputation as an afrobeats ambassador with impeccable taste. He has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most stylish entertainers, often spotted in high-end designer clothes from brands like Dolce & Gabbana. His attendance at the Chanel event demonstrates his growing status as a global fashion icon.

@nigerianbillboard 📍Wizkid’s first public appearance after the death of his mother is at gabrielle chanel fashion manifesto in London 🇬🇧 . . . #billboard #billboardnxt #fyp #tiktok #celebrities #music #musician #foryou #foryoupage #viral #billboardnews #wiz #wizkid #wizkidayo #wizkidfc #bigwiz #machala #naomicampbell #gabriellemitchell ♬ Essence (feat. Tems) – Wizkid

Edem drops new song ‘We Don’t Really Care’

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Edem drops new song ‘We Don’t Really Care’

Afrobeats, Afropop artiste, and rapper Edem popularly known as Gogetem is out with the first single of the music calendar year titled: We Don’t Really Care.

The single is a party song and shares a simple story of how troubles and worries are temporal.

In explaining the song, Edem, mentioned that ‘We Don’t Really Care’ was inspired by the average income-earning Ghanaian who goes through hustle and finds it difficult to really take time out to celebrate their little wins.

“We don’t really care if the cost of living is high, we don’t really care if the standard of living keeps changing, we will do our best to celebrate our wins, motivate ourselves and try again the next day,” – Edem explained.

He further added that the lyrics of the song are like this:

We and the boys on Saturday (aaa)
Pull up in the Benz cos the money dey (aaa)
Money finishes they go runway (aaa)
Money comes they go show up again and again (aaa)
But We don’t really care, really care We don’t really care We go pop champagne”.

“I know how ‘boys’ put in hard work from sunup to sundown, so we need to show up and always have a good time because life is more important than anything”- he noted.

The new single has been endorsed by the Chairman General of Peace FM, Kwami Sefa Kayi, and on the biggest morning show Kokorokoo, he stated that he loved the song.

Edem’s final words to fans are that this song is for everyone, and he wants them to enjoy the song, share it with friends, and make sure that they request it more at their favorite radio stations.

The new single that was produced by Groovy Beats, mixed, and mastered by Mix Master Garzy, and distributed by Orchard is out on all streaming platforms.

Video: LilWin captured grinding and jumping onto a fan during performance

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Video: LilWin captured grinding and jumping onto a fan during performance

Popular Ghanaian actor cum musician Kojo Nkansah LilWin has caused a stir online after being sighted in a video holding the waist and jumping onto the back of a female fan.

LilWin performed at his “Celebrity Shopping Spree with LilWin” event held at the West Hills Mall on Saturday, September 9, when he was joined onstage by a fan for an impromptu dance.

In the video that went viral on social media, LilWin was captured dancing with the fan, holding her waist, and even jumping onto her back as they grooved to his songs. The lively performance delighted the audience but as a married man, it has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions among his fans and followers.

Many expressed concerns about how LilWin’s wife might react to his on-stage behavior. Others noted his sudden transformation from being well-dressed to shirtless and partying vigorously with fans.

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I don’t even have access to my children I raised for 15years – Reggie Zippy cries out

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I don’t even have access to my children I raised for 15years – Reggie Zippy cries out

Popular UK-based Ghanaian musician, Reggie Zippy, has asked netizens to understand his plight before judging him for some decisions he has made lately.

Reggie has since been projected as the villain in the story of his divorce, following the magnitude of allegations leveled against him by his wife.

Reggie Zippy’s ex-wife, Edith Ward, said she filed for the divorce based on infidelity, lies, alcohol, and financial abuse among others.

She expressed that for the past two to three years, Reggie had been involved in an extramarital affair with a certain white lady.

She also stated that Reggie had stopped fulfilling his financial obligations to his family, a situation which compelled her to work around the clock just to make ends meet.

But the musician who has since been on a ranting spree and explaining his side of the story, has taken to social media to speak again.

He has asked his detractors not to judge him, adding that he has been through a lot of troubles in his past marriage, particularly, with respect to the custody of his kids.

Reggie said for a while now, a restraining order has prevented him access to his kids whom he had raised for the past fifteen years.

“You want to judge me? That’s alright but wait until you trying to contact your own children you’ve raised for 15 years and more lands you in police custody and any future attempts to contact them whether directly or indirectly could lead to your arrest and imprisonment. I am an innocent good father on bail without any criminal charges, DO YOU KNOW HOW THAT FEELS?

“Let it sink in and STOP JUDGING PEOPLE you know nothing about on social media. I dare you to walk a mile in my shoes and let me know how you get on. MY HEART IS PURE, MY MIND IS STRONG, MY SPIRIT IS UNBREAKABLE AND GOD HAS ALWAYS BEEN ON MY SIDE SO I FEAR NO MAN OR EVIL PLOTS AGAINST ME. ISAIAH 54:17,” he wrote as a caption to a post on Instagram.

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Stream: Kwamz goes solo with afro-swing EP “Nature’s Symphony”

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Stream: Kwamz goes solo with afro-swing EP “Nature’s Symphony”

Known for pioneering the Afro-swing sound in the UK as one half of the dynamic duo Kwamz & Flava, Kelvin Laryea, popularly known as Kwamz, is confidently threading solo grounds with his new project.

“Nature’s Symphony,” a six-track EP showcasing his prowess in infusing African rhythms with contemporary sounds further establishes Kwamz’s versatility and mastery of modern Afrobeats.

Drawing deeply from his Ghanaian roots, Kwamz has consistently showcased his ability to bridge the gap between the Afrobeat genre and the UK’s eclectic urban soundscape.

His journey, which began with captivating freestyles and covers on social media, has culminated in hits that have not only climbed the charts but have also set the tone for the Afro-swing movement in the UK. Songs like “Wo Onane No,” “Takeover,” and “Shoo” stand testament to this.

“Nature’s Symphony” promises a rhythmic journey through themes of love, celebration, and self-expression. Standout tracks include “Bad Behavior” ft. JMANI, a heady mix of charisma and catchy lines like “Hennessy flavor, bad behavior. Lambo spacious, of course, they go hate us.”

The energetic “Confidence” ft. JMANI is bound to capture listeners, especially with lyrics like “daily I’ve been thinking me and you for vibe.” Kwamz concludes the EP with the assertive anthem “How I Want,” laying out his self-confidence with “I look and I dress how I want to, I talk and I walk how I want to.”

“Nature’s Symphony is a part of my experience of moving from the UK to the Netherlands and I made the EP in the woods, so there was pure nature and sounds.

The Symphony, which is how I came up with the title. The EP is the vibe and the energy of the move from the UK. ‘Confidence’ is about having the confidence in yourself and celebrating that” – KWAMZ.

Collaborations are central to the EP’s texture, with JMANI lending his vocals to five tracks and Dikoo delivering a special guest performance.

“Nature’s Symphony” is now available for streaming and download across all major digital platforms here: https://kwamz.lnk.to/NaturesSymphony

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