That’s the premise for Netflix’s Lift, written by Daniel Kunka and shot by The Fate of the Furious director F. Gary Gray, which sees expert thief Cyrus Whittaker (Kevin Hart) organising the mid-air theft of $100 million in gold from a moving passenger plane. What could possibly go wrong?
Lift also stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim, and Sam Worthington.
How to watch: Lift lands on Netflix on Jan. 12.
Popular Nigerian singer, Rema has emerged as the inaugural recipient of the “Best Afrobeats” award at the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards.
It would be recalled that the event organizers introduced a new category named “Best Afrobeats” for the 2023 ceremony.
The initial nominees included French superstar Aya Nakamura, alongside Nigerian artists Asake, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Davido, and Rema.
Even though the award ceremony was cancelled due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, the winners were still announced on Sunday, November 6, 2023.
Rema was declared the winner of the “Best Afrobeats” category, while Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz received the award for “Best African Act.”
In the “Best Collaboration” category, Rema and Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down” did not secure the win, losing to Jung Kook and Latto’s “Seven.”
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy missed out on three awards, including “Best Afrobeats,” “Best African Act,” and “Best Live Performer.”
This happened shortly after he lost all seven nominations at the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards.
American singer Taylor Swift led the list of winners with three awards at the 2023 MTV EMAs, receiving honours for “Best Video,” “Best Artist,” and “Best Live.”
Nigerian singer and label boss, Abdulazeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite, Samson Eletu, better known as Sam Larry, have been granted bail by a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos State after the magistrate had ordered the remand of Naira Marley and Sam Larry in police custody for 21 days over the death of 27-year-old Nigerian singer Mohbad, who died earlier in September.
They, however, have to provide three sureties with a sum of N20 million (GH₵297,134.63) to process their release.
The magistrate, Adeola Olatunbosun told the defendants to submit their passports and ordered that they are to report weekly to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti.
In her ruling, Olatunbosun stated: “As part of the bail conditions, the defendants are to surrender their passports and make weekly appearances at the State Criminal Investigation Department.”
The duo had filed a fundamental rights suit to challenge their continued detention over the death of Mohbad.
Joined as defendants in the suit filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos were the police and the Lagos magistrate, Adeola Olatunbosun, who ordered their remand in police custody for 21 days.
Naira Marley and Sam Larry each demanded N20m damages from the defendants.
In the suit filed through their lawyer, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), they are urging the court to declare that the continued detention “at the Homicide Section of the Lagos State Police Command, Panti, Yaba, Lagos State since October 4, 2023,” constituted a violation of their rights.
It would be recalled that Naira Marely and Sam Larry had been arrested upon their return to the country after they were linked to the death of late singer, Mohbad.
A video which showed Sam Larry trying to assault Mohbad while he was on set spurred more speculation as to his alleged involvement in the death.
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president of Ghana, has won the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary, setting him up for a showdown with former president and NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama in the 2024 general election.
Dr Bawumia defeated a field of three other candidates, including Kennedy Agyapong, the outspoken Assin Central MP, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, a former Minister for Agriculture and former Mampong MP, Francis Addai-Nimoh.
Certified results announced by a deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission, Dr Serebour Quaicoe, revealed that Dr Bawumia polled 118210 votes representing 61.47% while his closest contender Mr Agyapong polled 71,996 votes representing 37.41%.
Dr. Afriyie Akoto who placed a distant third polled 1,459 votes representing 0.76% while Addai-Nimoh garnered a meagre 731 representing 0.41%.
A total of 192 446 delegates voted in Saturday’s presidential primary. The total valid votes were 193, 346 with 900 votes rejected. Turn out was 94.63%.
Bawumia was predicted from the start to win the presidential primary but he, however, failed to meet the target of 80% set by members of his campaign team.
Several MPs and Ministers threw their support behind Dr Bawumia who is a popular figure within the NPP.
Dr Bawumia makes history by becoming the first non-Akan to lead the NPP into a general election after being the running mate to President Akufo-Addo since 2008.
The 2024 election is expected to be a close contest. Both Bawumia and Mahama are strong candidates, and they both have their strengths and weaknesses.
The outcome of the election will likely depend on several factors, including the state of the economy, the candidates’ campaigns, and the turnout of voters.
Ghanaian actor and host of “Real News” on UTV, Akrobeto, has earned a grand nomination for TV Presenter of the Year at the upcoming My Africa Influence Awards.
The event is set to take place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on December 17, 2023.
Akrobeto real name as Akwasi Boadi, a Ghanaian actor, comedian and TV presenter, is the only Ghanaian nominee in this competitive category, representing his country on the continental stage.
He faces stiff competition from fellow presenters, including Trevor Noah from South Africa, Cheick Yvhane from Ivory Coast, Bassem Youssef from Egypt, Ebuka Uchuendu from Nigeria, and Dingindaba Buyoya from Zambia.
In addition to Akrobeto’s nomination, the talented Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah has also been recognized.
She’s in the running for the Influencer of the Year award, competing against notable figures such as Tems from Nigeria, Nancy Isime from Nigeria, and Tonto Dikeh from Nigeria, among others.
This exciting news was shared on the official My Africa Facebook account.
Stay tuned as the date approaches for what promises to be an exciting event in Abidjan, where Africa’s finest influencers and entertainers will be honoured for their exceptional contributions to the industry.
By: tahiru Yakutatu Faruz
Black Stars duo, Thomas Partey and Mohammed Kudus were among the attendees of Stonebwoy’s 5th Dimension World Tour held in London on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
Stonebwoy who has been supportive of Ghanaian players in the UK had most of the players turning up at his event at the London Electric Brixton.
Stonebwoy performed 'Into The Future' with a fan Live on stage at the Electric Brixton London 🇬🇧. Big Tune ❤️🔥🔥 #5thDimensionWorldTour 🌎🚀 pic.twitter.com/lR2nh88WfN
— BhimNatives Ghana (@BhimNativesGh) October 30, 2023
Arsenal star Thomas Partey who missed his side’s 5-0 win over Sheffield United attended the concert with his girlfriend, Janine Mackson with whom they are expecting a child.
Thomas Partey was at the Concert Yesterday 😍❤️ Stonebwoy got all Ghanaians supporting 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/04gv3txGo9
— TWO TERTY (@TwoTerty_) October 30, 2023
Mohammed Kudus turned up on the night for the concert despite a disappointing result in the Premier League in West Ham’s defeat to Everton earlier on the day.
Mohammed Kudus came through to support @Stonebwoy at the SOLD OUT Electric Brixton London 🇬🇧. Ghana boys 🇬🇭🌏 #5thDimensionWorldTour pic.twitter.com/K3h80zfK9L
— BhimNatives Ghana (@BhimNativesGh) October 29, 2023
Stonebwoy was recently at the London Stadium to watch Kudus in their game against Newcastle.
Stonebwoy set Electric Brixton London 🇬🇧 on fire with stunning Live opening performance. SOLD OUT ❤️🔥🔥 #5thDimensionWorldTour 🌎🚀 pic.twitter.com/mYW7zD5Phx
— BhimNatives Ghana (@BhimNativesGh) October 29, 2023
Stonebwoy’s 5th Dimension World Tour is a global concert tour in support of his fifth studio album, 5th Dimension.
Stonebwoy performed 'Into The Future' at the Electric Brixton in London 🇬🇧. ❤️🔥🔥 #5thDimensionWorldTour 🌎🚀 pic.twitter.com/6MHRNpozv0
— BhimNatives Ghana (@BhimNativesGh) October 30, 2023
The tour began on October 1, 2023, in Perth, Australia and is scheduled to conclude on December 17, 2023 in Accra, Ghana.
The tour has so far succeeded with the iconic Ghanaian Afro-Dancehall artiste performing to sold-out crowds in cities.
Aaron Amoah Adepa, better known as Okomfuor Black, the first biological son of the celebrated hiplife artiste, Mzbel has caused massive stir online.
According to him, he’s a traditionalist, pours libation and doesn’t believe in God.
In a recent conversation with Obi TV, he sighted what he claims to be contradictions in the supernatural realm citing science as a reason all such are in place.
Adepa made a bold statement that he wasn’t created by God but by his mother because it’s his mother who takes care of him.
“I believe through science that human beings were created and not born and as such, I never got to see God as my father or my mother” he said.
The 10-year-old boy added that he pours libations to his ancestors which baffled the host and went to state that Jesus Christ did not come to die for our sins stating a controversial reason.
He called the thoughts of hell stupidity as according to him, it doesn’t make sense to create a hellhole for sinners when you can easily erase sin as the almighty.
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Celebrated radio presenter and DJ, Ohemaa Woyeje has narrowly escaped death after being involved in a car accident with her ‘customised’ Toyota Prado.
According to reports from ZionFelix, the Accra-based Angel TV presenter was involved in motor accident which occurred on Sunday afternoon October 29, 2023, on the stretch between Fiesta Royale Hotel and Tetteh Quarshie Roundabout.
Although her ‘customised’ Toyota Prado car was damaged in the accident, Ohemaa Woyeje, real name Adjoa Yeboah Asuama Kusi fortunately emerged from the accident with her life intact.
The news of her survival brought a collective sigh of relief from her dedicated fans, who flooded social media with messages of support and prayers for her speedy recovery.
This incident happened just weeks before her highly anticipated “2D experience,” a special event planned to celebrate her remarkable 20-year journey in the media on November 11, 2023, at Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) and had been eagerly awaited by her fans and colleagues.
However, the management team is yet to respond to the reports. Till now the current condition of Ohemaa is not known.
Check out the video below;
Outspoken Entertainment critic Sally Mann has attacked netizens for waging war against Maxwell Mensah, Nana Ama McBrown’s husband.
As rumours of McBrown’s husband’s infidelity heightened, he faced all sorts of backlashes for what has been described as not acknowledging the kind of wife he has.
In tons of videos making waves online, some netizens wondered why Mr. Maxwell Mensah would cheat on a ‘superwoman’ like McBrown, who they perceive is way out of his league.
But Sally Mann has frowned at this development.
In a discussion with Power FM, Sally has labelled individuals parading such assertions as gullible and unwise.
She has warned such people against projecting McBrown as more important and better than her husband.
“A lot of people are saying all sorts about this issue,” she said. “It has gotten to the point that some people are saying that the man doesn’t deserve her. Fools! That’s not what the Bible says. Those people are foolish. God has joined people together and fans are making unnecessary comparisons. Sitting in the comfort of their homes and identifying who among the couple is better than the other. When Maxwell was toasting Nana Ama McBrown, where were these social media sagging breast aunties?”
She continued: “It is their marriage and if you don’t have a solution for them, shut up! People should stop projecting Nana Ama McBrown over her husband. Stop making her look better than her husband. Nana Ama McBrown is not better than Maxwell. If he is engaging in extra marital affair, who are you to be talking about it? Stop insulting the man who honoured McBrown, it is as a result of this honour that a lot of brands now work with McBrown.”
Sally also said an old video of her labelling McBrown as a good wife, which is currently circulating on social media, was taken out of contest.
“This week, someone sent me a video of myself nine months ago, saying McBrown was a good wife,” she said. “The time I made those statements was around the exact time I was criticizing her for dressing like a Hollywood star when she had not even gotten anywhere close. It was around the exact time I spoke about her liposuction procedure. But as gullible and shallow minded some Ghanaians are, they are focusing on the part where I praised her for being a good wife. Such nonsense individuals. When people make statements, you want to pick the part that suits you and leave the important ones.”
Nana Ama McBrown has been in the spotlight recently due to the tumultuous events surrounding her marriage, which have garnered considerable attention from the public and the media. Odehyie Selly’s song is a powerful message of encouragement, urging Nana Ama McBrown to remain resolute in the face of the controversy that has surrounded her in recent days.
The song not only celebrates the positive impact that Nana Ama McBrown has had on the entertainment industry and the nation as a whole but also serves as a reminder of her inner strength and resilience. It sends a clear message that she should not allow herself to be broken or disheartened by the rumors and speculations that have circulated in both social and traditional media.
Odehyie Selly’s musical tribute is a touching demonstration of support and solidarity, highlighting the importance of standing by a beloved public figure during trying times.
This heartfelt composition is a testament to the power of music in conveying messages of encouragement, hope, and resilience, and it is a beautiful way to acknowledge Nana Ama McBrown’s enduring influence and strength in the face of adversity.
Listen to the song below
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian comic-actor, musician and film producer Kwadwo Nkansah famously known as Lilwin has survived a near-fatal car accident that occurred on October 15, 2023.
Lilwin, who is also the CEO of Wezzy Empire and owner of Great Minds School in Kumasi, took to his Instagram and Facebook accounts on Sunday, October 29, 2023, to share a photo of the wreckage of his car, which was completely mangled in the accident exactly 2-weeks ago, though the exact location of the incident remains undisclosed but expressed his gratitude to God for sparing his life.
The photo, which revealed the mangled remains of his once-sleek black car, sent shockwaves through his dedicated fan base and the entertainment industry.
Check the post below
Afropop superstar Mr Eazi has shared his long-awaited debut album, The Evil Genius, out now via the artist’s own emPawa Africa imprint.
Recorded between Ouidah and Cotonou, Benin; Kigali, Rwanda; Accra and Kokrobite, Ghana; Lagos, Nigeria; London; Los Angeles; and New York City, The Evil Genius features some of Mr Eazi’s most personal work, as he dives deeply into subjects like love, betrayal, loneliness, and family, expressed through three distinctive acts.
Guest features on the project come from Angelique Kidjo (Benin), Tekno (Nigeria), Efya (Ghana), Whoisakin (Nigeria), Joeboy (Nigeria), and three-time Grammy winners Soweto Gospel Choir (South Africa). Contributing producers include Kel-P (Nigeria), Knucks (U.K.), Michael Brun (Haiti), Andre Vibez (Nigeria), Yung Willis (Nigeria), Nonso Amadi (Nigeria/Canada), KillBeatz (Ghana), M.O.G Beatz (Ghana), E Kelly (Nigeria), Type A (Nigeria), Stikmatik (U.K.), Phantom (Nigeria), Beat Butcha (U.K.), Venna (U.K.), KDream (Nigeria) and Mr Eazi himself.
In a first-of-its-kind fusion of African music and art, Mr Eazi commissioned visual artists from across the continent to create a unique, physical art piece to represent each of the album’s 16 tracks.
As he travelled through Africa recording the album, Mr Eazi forged relationships with visual artists whose work he encountered along the way.
Noting a lack of meaningful collaboration between Africa’s exploding pop music scene and the continent’s fine art creators, Mr Eazi personally handpicked 13 artists, representing eight African countries, adding art curator and patron to his already extensive resume of pursuits.
As part of the rollout, Mr Eazi has been inviting the public to experience the music alongside the art at multi-sensory exhibition listening experiences, with the first two taking place in Accra, Ghana at Gallery 1957, and in the U.K. during the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, from October 12-15, at Somerset House in London.
For the album’s cover art, Mr Eazi collaborated with celebrated Nigerian stylist, designer and photographer Daniel Obasi, known for his work with Beyoncé and Louis Vuitton.
Tracklist
1. Olúwa Jọ̀
Produced by: E Kelly, Stikmatik, Timmy, Mr Eazi
2. Advice
Produced by: M.O.G Beatz
3. Òròkórò (feat. Angélique Kidjo)
Produced by: Kel-P
4. Chop Time, No Friend
Produced by: Killbeatz, Andre Vibez
5. Notorious
Produced by: Kel-P, AoD
6. Panadol
Produced by: Type A
7. Jamboree (feat. Tekno)
Produced by: Yung Willis
8. Good Lovin’ (feat. Efya)
Produced by: Type A
9. Lack of Communication
Produced by: Kel-P, Mr Eazi
10. Fefe Ne Fefe
Produced by: Kel-P, KDaGreat
11. Legalize
Produced by: Michaël Brun, E Kelly, Nonso Amadi
12. Show Dem (feat. Whoisakin)
Produced by: Phantom
13. We Dey
Produced by: Knucks, AoD, E Kelly, Wade Oghenejabor and Venna
14. Zuzulakate (feat. Joeboy)
Produced by: Type A, Kel-P
15. Mandela
Produced by: KDream
16. Exit (feat Soweto Gospel Choir)
Produced by: Kel-P
Popular controversial Ghanaian socialite and mental health advocate, Abena Korkor Addo has lost her father.
Abena Korkor took to her Instagram page to announce the death of her dad, whom she only identified as Kwabena, on Thursday, October 26, however, details about the death, however, remain sketchy.
She eulogised her dad as a loving father who motivated her to become a strong and fearless lady.
Miss Abena further disclosed that the deceased was her grandchild because he named her after his grandmother.
Amidst her grief, it is her wish that Kwabena come back to her as a son one day.
Abena’s emotional post has attracted commiseration messages from followers who have seen it.
In a legal development that has captured public attention, Kwame Boateng Atuahene, a solicitor representing the plaintiff, has filed a Motion on Notice seeking an interlocutory injunction against the organisers of the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz.
The plaintiff’s application is directed at the defendant, and it aims to prevent the upcoming Grand Finale scheduled for Monday, October 30, 2023, at the National Theatre at 2:00 pm. This legal move comes against the backdrop of a matter that is pending final determination before the court.
The plaintiff is urgently seeking the court’s intervention to halt the organisation of the prestigious educational event.
The injunction is directed not only at the defendant but also at their agents, assigns, workmen, and privies who might be involved in the event. This legal maneuver has the potential to disrupt the highly anticipated event, which attracts participation from students, educators, and science enthusiasts from across the country.
A dispute arose after Prempeh College raised objections to the riddle during the semi-final contest, citing that their contestant’s answer, “principle of superposition,” deserved full marks.
They argued that this principle was the same as the “principle of linear superposition” mentioned in the contest as the answer.
Responding to Prempeh College, the organizers of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Primetime Limited, have affirmed their decision not to award any marks to Prempeh College for the answer they provided in a riddle during the 2023 semi-final contest between Opoku Ware and Pope John Seminary School.
This follows a protest initiated by Prempeh College, requesting a review of the result and the awarding of the required marks for their answer.
In a letter addressed to Prempeh College, Primetime Limited stated that they had thoroughly reviewed the matter, including discussions with their physics consultant and the Quiz Mistress, Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, and after careful consideration, the organizers concluded that there was no error in the initial decision made during the competition.
“The Quiz Mistress exercises discretion on whether an answer provided by a contestant is sufficiently responsive and would have accepted the answer given by the Prempeh College contestants if, in her professional opinion, the target key and the answer given by the contestants were synonymous.
“She did not in this case, opting instead to maintain the more precise original key. When the complaint came to the attention of the Physics consultant, full consideration was given to all the issues raised, and the protesters, after receiving complete attention, were satisfied with the explanation and counterexample that were given by the consultant.
“The Quiz Mistress’s ruling is affirmed,” part of the statement read.
Grammy award-winning American singer cum songwriter, Taylor Swift has officially become a billionaire, making her the first singer to enter the billionaire’s club solely through music, according to a new report by Bloomberg.
The Pop superstar did it again as the first-ever singer to enter the billionaire’s club with profits from music alone. The singer hit the milestone thanks to the phenomenal success of her ‘Eras Tour’, her concert film, the value of her new music and the re-release of her earlier studio albums.
Bloomberg, in its report, listed Swift among the ranks of fellow billionaire artists Rihanna and Jay-Z. According to the report, an in-depth analysis of Swift’s finances reveals she made her 10-figure fortune “almost entirely from her music.”
It must be noted that Rihanna achieved her billionaire status from revenue that came in through her beauty and clothing lines. Jay-Z, on the other hand, made his fortune through a series of investments, businesses and various other endeavours not pertaining to the music industry.
According to Bloomberg, Swift now has an estimated net worth of a whopping $1.1 billion.
This number came from an analysis of her music catalogue, merch sales, tour revenue and more. She reportedly made $400 million from music releases since 2019. She also earned an impressive $370 million from ticket and merchandise sales.
Her other sources of income include $120 million from Spotify and YouTube earnings and an additional $80 million from royalties from her music sales. The remaining $110 million is the current value of her five personal properties.
Also, Taylor’s ticket sales from her 53 North American concerts generated ticket sales of over $2.2 billion.
Bloomberg Economics estimates that in total, the tour has added $4.3 billion to the country’s gross domestic product.
Prior to the tour that kicked off in June, Forbes featured Taylor Swift on their list of self-made women in America, with a net worth of $740 million.
According to the report, Swift’s fame and fortune is only expected to grow as she takes her tour to South America at the end of this year. She is also scheduled to perform in Asia, Australia and Europe in 2024.