BET Award winner for Best International Act, Africa category, Stonebwoy, is close to signing an impressive record distribution deal with VP Records, one of the biggest record labels in the reggae/dancehall music genre.
Manager of Stonebwoy Carl Digiglo in an interview with Showbiz on Friday said negotiations to sign the distribution deal were far advanced and both parties are still working on finalising contractual issues after which there would be an official announcement from VP Records.
“We are done with our end of the paperwork and are currently waiting for VP Records to get back to us. When that’s done, they will release an official statement to the public and the media,” he said.
He added that although the partnership would be long term, the current contract would be for an initial period of three years after which both parties would possibly renew their collaboration for an extended length of time.
Some artistes signed by VP Records include Sean Paul, Ja Cure, Busy Signal, Beenie Man, Patoranking and a host of others.
Carl observed that the potential partnership with VP Records was a recognition and testament to how far the Bhim Nation brand had come in the industry.
“It’s a big deal to be recognised by one of the biggest players in the reggae/dancehall industry. It shows how far we have come and such a distribution deal means Stonebwoy’s music now gets to reach an even wider audience than ever before. It shows we are on the right path,” he said.
He revealed that as part of Stonwbwoys Go Higher tour, the dancehall artiste would be embarking on a tour of Europe.
He attribute the success Stonebwoy has achieved recently to the support from the Bhim Nation fans.
“There is no way we could have achieved any of these without the love and support from our fans and the media. We ask that they continue to support us in the future as they have always done and we promise that there is more in store for them.”
Source: Graphic Showbiz
Monday, 12 October 2015
STONEBWOY SET TO SIGN BIG DEAL WITH "VP RECORDS"
Sunday, 11 October 2015
BOLA RAY BUYS "GHONE" TV FROM CHARTER HOUSE
It looks like Shatta Wale is about to throw a big party—and surely we have to be invited: because, Bola Ray’s EIB Network, owners of Starr FM, Kasapa FM, Empire FM, Live FM and several other media outlets in Ghana have added GHONE to their excellent portfolio of broadcasting units.
GHONE which was owned by Charter House has been taken over by Bola Ray and Kwabena Duffour’s EIB Networking—snatching the fast growing TV station from the chief rivals of Ghana’s self acclaimed dancehall King Shatta Wale
The takeover comes into “effect November 1, 2015, making GHOne an official addition to a group that owns other properties in radio, print and online’, reports EnewsGh.Com.
The Shatta Wale party and excitement come in because one of Shatta Wale’s key problems with Charter House is the fact that the Event Company somehow banned the showing of his songs on GHONE—and now that GHONE is going to a different hand, he can smile and wait for the plays to kick in.
According to the report, a re-branding of GHONE will take off soon…
Monday, 28 September 2015
Popular South African Actress Nabbed At Tambo International Airport with 15 Packages of Drugs
The South African actress whose identity will be revealed tomorrow when she appears in court was arrested at Tambo International Airport on Sunday, September 27, as she arrived from Abu Dhabi, South African Revenue Service said in a statement‚ describing it as “a significant seizure”.
The actress‚ who has appeared in several soapies including Scandal and Isidingo had unsuccessfully tried to slip past Customs officials.
Officials discovered 15.4 kilograms of ephedrine in her bag. SARS said the narcotics have an estimated street value of R4.6 million.
"The passenger‚ who was proceeding through the ‘Nothing to declare channel-Green channel’‚ was stopped by Customs officials for her bags to be scanned. The scanning of her one bag showed up suspicious images. Upon further investigation and searching of the bag‚ officials discovered 15 parcels wrapped in carbon/foil-like material hidden in the luggage.
Immediate tests conducted by SARS officials confirmed that the suspected substance was ephedrine‚ whichNewsthe main ingredient in crystal meth.The narcotics and passenger‚ identified as a South African actress‚ were detained and subsequently handed over to South African Police Service (SAPS) Organised Crime for further investigation"
The revenue services' Luther Lebelo says the actress will appear in the Kempton Park Magistrates Court on Tuesday, September 29. -Eyewitness News
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Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Selly Galley Releases Pre-wedding Photos , Wedding Soon!!
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
Bola Ray Joins Data Bank As New Relationship Manager
Broadcaster par excellence, Kwabena Adisi, aka Bolas, is notching another milestone to add to his already impressive resume. He’s venturing far out of his field to take on an exciting new challenge.
The CEO of the Excellence in Broadcasting (EIB) Network is joining Data Bank as their new relationship manager. The multi faceted portfolio would see the media ace working with clients to advise them on their finances, and on choosing the right decisions to make when choosing a package from the bank. You can be sure Bola has picked up some new skills so his advice would be totally legit. He would also be engaged in identifying possible sales opportunities.
Starr FM, EIB’s flagship, is celebrating its one year anniversary which is being commemorated by special activities, including this new appointment for the CEO. So after today, you would be disappointed trying to get Bola Ray’s financial advice as he’ll be back to his real job.
As the celebrations continue, most of Starr’s big starrs would be going around workplaces hanging out with listeners. It could be you.
Databank currently consists of Databank Brokerage Ltd, Databank Asset Management Services Ltd, Databank Corporate Finance Ltd, Databank Research, and Databank Securities Ltd in The Gambia. Databank has branches in Tema, Kumasi, Takoradi, Liberia and The Gambia.
Databank has been influential in the development of the capital markets in Ghana, acting as advisor, placement agent and broker to private clients, government and corporations alike. Databank Brokerage Ltd has over the past 10 years maintained a dominant market share of stock market activities on the Ghana Stock Exchange.
The EPACK is its flagship product.
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"I Will Act Nude For Good Cash" - Andrea Owusu
Up-and coming actress Andrea Owusu, has given strong indication that she is willing to act nude provided the money is good and she is handed a strong role in the movie at the peak of her promising career.
A vivacious, open-minded character, the 24-year-old actress, known in showbiz circles as Efia Odo, is not oblivious of the negative perception and contempt she might court in society for such a daring role, but she is nonetheless ready to give it a shot to make a strong statement.
“I am definitely willing to act nude but on the conditions that I am given a strong role in a great script in a movie which pays well and I would only do that at the point in my career where I am firmly established as an actress. Nude roles are also a part of acting and as an actress I should be able to portray any character I am given,” she told Showbiz in an exclusive interview.
A strong character who has grabbed the headlines for her somewhat provocative sense of fashion, the Royal Diadem actress admitted that her dress sense was a reflection of her personality and not a means to seek attention.
Born in Ghana, she relocated to the United States at the age of five and lived overseas until she returned to the country seven months ago to pursue her passion in acting.
At the premiere of Royal Diadem at the Silverbird Cinema recently, the young actress was dressed to kill, as she turned heads in her braless dress, cleavage-revealing on the red carpet. In fact, her Instagram page is awash with photographs of Efia Odo in various trendy outfits which enhance her considerable curves and also reflects her persona.
“I dress the way I want based on how I am feeling at the moment. At certain times I feel like dressing sexy and showing some skin, other times I feel like dressing in a different way and that should not be a problem for anyone,” she said.
But the actress insists she had strong morals in spite of her free-spirited lifestyle fashion sense, questioning why some people would form preconceived notions about her when they actually have no knowledge whatsoever about her.
“People usually believe I am a party girl or someone who is promiscuous simply based on my dressing but in reality I am a free spirit, open minded person with a good heart. I am very friendly and pleasant so before anyone attempts to judge me, the person should make an effort to know me first,” she said.
Being in the public eye often comes with expectations from society but Efia would not allow herself to be bogged down by societal expectations of her. In fact, she admitted to Showbiz she was aware Ghanaians were typically conservative and expect to be a conformist, but she had closed her ears to all such negative comments.
“I am not your typical Ghanaian girl so I don’t pay any attention to what people say. I am not ready to pretend to be someone I am not so if people don’t understand that, that’s their problem,” the sexy actress said.
However, she was unwilling to open up on her relationship status, declining to admit whether she was single or not but said she was still considering her options.
Efia revealed that she currently holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the Nyack University in the United States and her ultimate goal is to take her career beyond the shores of Africa.
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Friday, 31 July 2015
ACCRA POLICE NAB 17-YEAR OLD RAPIST
Police at Taifa in Accra have arrested a 17-year-old boy suspected to be a serial rapist.
The suspect was nabbed Thursday night after he attempted to rape a middle-aged woman.
The Police retrieved a knife, scissors and a screw driver from the suspect.
Residents claim he recently raped another lady at knife point.
Mother of a lady who escaped his attack Friday dawn told Starr FM the experience was horrifying.
“On Wednesday he entered the room while we were sleeping then my daughter started shouting but he asked her to shut up or be stabbed.
Thursday, 30 July 2015
IS BECCA IN LOVE WITH BISA KDEI?
Has Becca confirmed her love affair with Bisa Kdei?
Don’t be surprised to have the next celebrity couple to be Becca and Bisa Kdei.
The alleged/secret relationship between these two lovely singers have just been confirmed by Becca.
Becca has shared a picture of Bisa Kdei on her instagram and with a kiss attached to the picture.
From this, can we say with no fear that Becca and Bisa Kdei are officially dating?
Checking the comments from fans on her timeline, it seems we are not just the only people happy for these great musicians in Ghana.
Becca and Bisa Kdei aside their mutual feelings for each other have other additions in common;
They are two talented musicians, song writers and mostly singing about love.
So clearly, they are a perfect couple; Congratulations to Becca and Bisa Kdei.
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"I CAN'T LOVE A BROKE MAN" - ZYNNEL ZUH
Like most women, a good man with a sense of style is likely to catch actress, Zynnell Zuh’s attention, particularly if he has a deep pocket to complement his elegant personality.
Looks and cash and a lot of it mean a lot to the famous actress in relationships, but nothing sweeps Zynnell off her feet as man who appears as dapper as he is engaging.
But if you are handsome and broke or plain dumb, you have no place in her life. “The first thing I look out for when a guy approaches me is his look and then (I consider) his outfit.
I later enquire a few things about him through our conversation which gives me an insight into how smart and engaging he is “explains actress, who is noted for her roles in movies such as single six, seduction deadline, Adams Apple,Wannabe,The Battle and Living Ghost.
Zynnell told showbiz in an interview that after a number of breaks ups she was not single but admitted that a smart, good looking guy with enough cash was likely to win her love.
Unfortunately, she claimed a number handsome guys came into her life and hoped for a successful relationship but things did not work out “because they were not smart enough”.
The actress who returned back from Nigeria recently after working on her latest movie, Backward, was emphatic and unashamed as she told the Showbiz she cannot date a poor man.
“Every lady loves to feel and look good all the time. A broke man will not be my kind of man because I want to enjoy the best that life has qualifications to poor for now, I might consider him.”
Nonetheless, Zynnell will not allow the most handsome and ‘loaded’ man to come in between her and her career.
Asked to choose between her job and her man she said her job will definitely come first. “For now, I will choose my job because that is what made me who I am.
If my partner is not willing to accept the kind of work I do then he is not the right man for me.I believe couples should be able to sit and resolve issues and if my man is not willing to do the very thing that makes me happy, then I am afraid he is not the man for me. No man can tell me to quit acting.”
She is credited with three movies When Loves Comes Around, Love Regardless and Anniversary under her production house, Box pictures.
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ACCRA POLICE NABS MAN FOR BATHING WIFE WITH ACID
These scorned spouses who go about pouring acid on their exes really need to learn to move on. People get dumped all the time, and if all of us spurned souls decided to retaliate humanity would go extinct in a minute.
A 37 year old driver who poured acid on his wife for dumping him has been arrested by police in Teshie.
The suspect, Yaw Frimpong, reportedly got furious after his wife of fourteen years decided to up and leave the marriage.
According to Graphic Online, his wife, Joyce, packed her stuff and carried her three children out of the house after a misunderstanding between the two of them.
Frimpong thus tracked the movement of his wife, and poured acid on her when she was coming out her cosmetic shop in Teshie.
She suffered injuries on the right side of her head and neck, also sustained severe burns on her hands and chest. Her cries for help attracted residents who took her to hospital.
Frimpong went into hiding, but has now been arrested by Police who would arraign him before court.
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STONEBWOY LOOSES MUM TO BRIEF ILLNESS
Ghanaian dancehall artist, Stonebwoy has sadly lost his mom to death. Information reaching MALGIST says that Madam Catherine A. Satekla who was admitted to the 37 Military Hospital for a short illness passed away on Wednesday night.
The cause Madam Catherine’s death is not yet known….
“MAMA!!! Only Jah knows,” Stonebwoy wrote on his twitter page a while ago to express his sad feeling on the death of his mother.
Our condolences to the Stonebwoy and his family.
Stonebwoy won the 2015 BET Best African Act; and also the artist of the year in the 2015 VGMA’s.
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