Hot Actress Yvonne Okoro Teases With Boobs On Glitz Cover

Yvonne Okoro on the cover

 Hot actress Yvonne Okoro makes the cover of sixth edition of the celebrity and lifestyle magazine, Glitz Africa Magazine. The ‘Contract’ actress looks stunning in a racy grey long sleeve mini dress which looks trendy with her teasing boobs.  Her silver hoop earrings and a silver ring, in addition to her make-up give a sizzling cover look.
The issue dubbed, ‘The Cool Issue,’ was officially unveiled at a cover reception at Alisa Hotel in Accra on Wednesday evening. Among important personalities in the entertainment industry who attended the ceremony included Majid Michel, Chris Attoh, Zynnell Lydia Zuh, Helen Asante, Nana Akua Addo, Jon Germain, Ama K Abrebese,  members of D3 and Yvonne Okoro and sister, Roselyn Okoro with Jeremie as the Mc of the evening.
This edition of the magazine also features interesting interviews and photos with personalities Ama K. Abebrese, Sandra Ankobiah, Michelle Attoh and Cwesi Oteng. 
Yvonne Okoro was last named as Favourite Red Carpet Celebrity in the fifth edition of the quarterly publication which featured Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh as the cover celebrity. 

 “This talented beauty does not only wow us in her movies, she also dazzles on the red carpet. We declare her: Our Favourite Red Carpet Celebrity,” the magazine editorial team said in that edition.
The magazine has currently widened its distribution across Africa, Europe and North America and w
ill carry Yvonne along

Yvonne Okoro

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Leila Djansi Announced As Director Of “The Northern Affair” Starring Jon Germain

Leila Djansi

 CEO of Access Media Mabel Germaine yesterday announced that BAFTA recognized director Leila Djansi will be directing the Christmas blockbuster film ‘The Northern Affair’.
The movie which is still casting stars Jocelyn Dumas as Esaba Jomo, a nurse who teams up with Dr. Manuel Quagraine in a small fishing village to provide healthcare. Sparks fly and the two begin to fall in love. But each one has a dark secret that will threaten whatever l

Leila Djansi

Mabel Germain

ove they'll share. The script was written by Leila Djansi.
Playing the role of Manuel is Nigeria's Yemi Blaq who interestingly played a doctor in Leila's ‘Sinking Sands’.
Also starring in the film is ace TV presenter Jon Germaine. Other cast will be announced shortly. The film is being supported by Jocelyn Dumas' management, Ifactory Live led by Michael Djaba.
Leila Djansi recently wrapped a feature titled, ‘And Then there was You’ which stars Golden Globe nominee and Emmy Award winning actress Lynn Whitfield, Garcelle Beauvais, Brian White, Greg Vaughan and Leon. ‘And Then there was You’ will be released in 2014 via leading indie distributor Image Entertainment and BET.
Multiple award winning filmmakers, Leila Jewel Djansi began her career with the GAMA Film Company in Ghana. She wrote her first feature film ‘Babina’ with Aak Films Ghana at the age of 19.
With an academic background in Film and Television and Cultural Anthropology, Leila is a filmmaker who has chosen to tell stories about life, survival and the delicate intricacies of culture.
Her critically acclaimed film ‘Grass Between My Lips’ won the Platinum Award for Best Film at the 2009 WorldFest International Film festival making it one of the many awards she has won in her career as a filmmaker. She established Turning Point Pictures LLC, a company set up to produce films primarily on social issues.
Her credits include: ‘I Sing of a Well’ (11 Nominations - African Movie Academy Award. Winning the jury prize for Over-All Best Picture. BAFTA/LA PAFF Choice award for excellence in Filmmaking.
‘Sinking Sands’ (Best Actress; Ama K Abebrese - African Movie Academy Awards. Best Screenplay; Leila Djansi - African Movie Academy Awards). UNIFEM Endorsed for Violence Against Women Campaign and mentioned by CNN as one of the must see African films of the 21st century.
‘Ties That Bind’ (Best Screenplay - African Movie Academy Awards. Best Diaspora Film - San Diego Black Film Festival. Best Director Nomination - San Diego Black Film Festival. Best Actress Nomination for Kimberly Elise - American Film Festival).







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Ramsey Nouah To Host 2013 GIAMA Awards

Ramsey Nouah

The second edition of the annual Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA) is set to captivate a lively audience on October 19, 2013 at the Stafford Center performing Art Theater in Houston, Texas.
The show will commence with greetings from highly sought-after actor Ramsey Nouah, as this year’s GIAMA Awards’ host.

The GIAMA organization is poised to bring the most anticipated event of the year in the United States, featuring exclusive performances by the industry’s highly-acclaimed stars and comedians.
The headlining entertainers will be announced soon and tickets sold at www.giamawards.com.
The GIAMA Awards is proudly supported by Arik Airlines, BellaNaija, Nollywood Access, Nollywood View, Bashman Entertainment, Dure Events, Segun Gele, Next Media Concept, Naijapals, Jaguda, Sturvs and several other organizations listed on GIAMA’s website.
It’s the first time Ramsey Nouah will be hosting the event and a lot of expectations await his presentation.  
Ramsey entered the industry in 1991 through the soap opera, ‘Fortunes’ alongside actress Regina Askia.
He has since featured in a number of Nollywood movies and has become a household name on the African continent with a number of laurels to prove it.
Prior to gaining popularity as a Nollywood actor, Nouah was a hip-hop artiste with fellow actor Pat Attah, whom he eventually starred in his first soap opera with.

Rapper EL Receives Threat On Twitter

EL

Award winning Ghanaian rapper EL born Elom Adablah has been receiving threats on social network twitter from an unknown stalker, who wants the ‘Kalu’ crooner to voluntarily quit Ghana’s music industry.
The rapper’s assailant has not given clear reasons why he or she wants the rapper out of the music scene.
However, the attacker said he or she purposely created the twitter account with handle @kobeewale to purposely deal with the rapper and his BBnZ team.
The account tweeted severally at the rapper’s @ElrepGH handle, threatening to make sure that EL and his BBnZ team who the account described as Sakawa boys never know peace in the music industry. 
 ‏@kobeewale tweets: “@ELrepGH the Ghana industry music don’t [doesn’t] need you and your group people! We shall destroy you all, think say I'm joking! Fakeraps.”

“@ELrepGH you no go Fi talk som? Why de make ur [your] people's talk for you, fake bich fuckin maharaja guy, I go spoil you all, u think I'm joking.”

“@ELrepGH fake rapper!! You and your people i Will have time for u!! Sakawa boys,” are some of the tweets directed at EL.

EL is yet to make an official statement about his tormenter. But, he expressed shock over the attacks on twitter. 
“Usually I’d chill but ooOh I can’t wait to meet this Coward, don’t know who u [you] playin [playing] with,” the Airtel ambassador also replied to one of the messages.
He also tweeted captured photos of an offensive chat he had with the person via text messages.















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I Don’t Smoke Or Drink -VIP’s Promzy

Promzy of VIP

Promzy, one of the popular members of award-winning music group VIP has told NEWS-ONE that contrary to public perception, he does not smoke or take alcohol.
The rapper who recently sustained injuries from a stunt during his group’s video shoot was rather criticized for the incident, as his injury was blamed on an alleged smoking and drinking habit.
However, Promzy has been talking to the issues after the incident, saying he was wrongly judged for the accident that occurred.
According to him, he is not the kind of person people think he is. “I don’t smoke, I don’t drink,” he declared.
“Actually I did jump… I got a deep cut on my arm and my thigh also hurt, but I’m ok now. I was just trying to do something out of the box. I heard people asking, ‘Why, he went to smoke or he went too high?’ No, I don’t smoke, I don’t drink,” Promzy had told NEWS-ONE after a VIP press conference to announce its new artiste on its Boogie Down Nima record label last Wednesday.
He said he decided to jump from a 40ft-roof, because, “I am that type of person who believes in seeing and believing it… I don’t like to fake. I like to be real. I was just trying to do something differently. That was why I jumped,” he explained.
Born Emmanuel Ababio, Promzy is one of the members of VIP, a group which has contributed immensely to Ghana’s music industry.

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Leonora Okine & Chris Attoh Join MTV Base Series

Leonora Okine & Chris Attoh

Two talented Ghanaian actors, Leonora Okine and Chris Attoh have been mentioned among the cast of MTV Base awareness series, Shuga. This comes not long after both actors exited popular Mnet produced soap, Tinsel.
Leonora exited Tinsel late last year after her contract expired while Chris Attoh on the other hand allegedly left his role vacant some few weeks ago. It is, however, the first time Ghanaian actors have made it on Shuga which is aired to millions of TV aud
iences.   
Shuga is a TV series that was first aired in November 2009 on MTV Base as part of an initiative dubbed MTV Staying Alive Ignite. It was commissioned by MTV Networks Africa in association with The MTV Staying Alive Foundation. 
It is part of a powerful 360-degree mass media campaign designed to raise awareness about HIV prevention and teen pregnancy in Nigeria.
Key themes covered by the series include living with HIV; disclosing your status; getting tested; condom use; gender based violence; gender equality; women’s empowerment; family planning; teen pregnancy; transactional sex; multiple concurrent partners; stigma and discrimination of people living with HIV; and parent/child relationships/communication.
The series is to be produced by MTV Base and the MTV Staying Alive Foundation in collaboration with NACA; the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; and UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund). PEPFAR (The US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) has also expressed a commitment to join forces with the campaign.
Other cast named for the series include Maria Okanrende, Tiwa Savage, Dorcas Shola Fapson, Okezie Morro, Emmanuel Ikubeseand and Nick Mutuma.
Leonora Okine and Chris Attoh, are currently doing impressively well in Nigeria’s Nollywood industry. They have since last year been part of major productions in Nigeria and obviously raising Ghana’s flag high out there.
Leonora is currently being described the new darling of Nigerian and African television.

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Spirited Actor Star; Umar Krupp Overthrows Kobi Rana

Umar Krupp

Kobi Rana

Spirited Actor star Umar Krupp has taken over the Ghana’s youngest director accolade from popular movie director and producer Kobi Rana who has used the tag for over three years.
Umar has wrapped the production for his first directed movie titled, ‘John 3: 16’. This makes him the youngest Ghanaian filmmaker.
Huge attention is being raised for the new movie considering the fact that Umar is new in movie scene.  
NEWS-ONE is yet to see the film but it is described as a breathtaking one which revolves around ghetto hood and culture and subsequent contention over a memory card.

It tells the story of the main character Jimmy who is about to lose his girlfriend. His mother is dying at the hospital and his mean landlady is equally kicking him out of his apartment.

Umar Krupp who has been nominated for the Best New Actor for Golden Icons Africa Movie Awards (GIAMA) is the writer of the movie as well.
Starring in ‘John 3:16’ are Sermira Adams, Samuel Bravo Marlon, Maier Johannes and Umar himself.





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Tiffany Drops New Single Neke Neke

Tiffany

 Songstress Antoinette Tiffany Owusu popularly known as “Itz Tiffany” has dropped a new banger titled, ‘Neke Neke’ produced by hit beat maker Killbeatz.
It is anticipated to take over the music scene very soon.  The new song comes with an impressive video shot by Nana Assihene and is receiving some massive airplay across the globe.
Tiffany is indeed one of the raising stars of Ghana making headlines all over the globe.
Born on the 20th of March, Itz Tiffany has indeed made a mark for herself in the showbiz fraternity.
The queen of Azonto has been in the music scene for seven years now and there is no doubt about her versatility when it comes to music. You can call her ‘Miss Versatile’, as Okyeame Kwame has already taken Mr. versatile.
The ‘Fake London Boy’ hit maker showed us her rap skills lyrically after making her presence felt in the main stream with the song
She came back with, ‘Last One’ featuring Castro which made news in Ghana, London, and other francophone countries.
She later dropped hit tracks like ‘Agyekoom’, ‘Carry Go’, ‘Akyee Wo’ and self titled song ‘Itz Tiffany’ which had massive airplay in Ghana. ‘Akyee Wo’ is currently hitting the top 10 itunes worldwide chat in Belgium.
 After featuring Fuse ODG on ‘Azonto’, it has been well established that she was indeed born for this game.
‘Azonto’ put her nationwide all across borders, reintroducing her to countries such as Nigeria, Liberia, Zambia, Benin and Niger.
 She was invited by the president of Liberia for their independence celebration together with Fuse ODG.
 Its Tiffany also featured on Kenya’s sensation Stella Mwangi’s ‘Shut It Down Remix’ which was on London’s BBC 1xtra’s Top 5.
She has shared stages with international acts such as Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Imarion, Mario, Wizkid, Dbanj, Psquare, Bracket, Fally Pupa and others.
In October last year she released her EP (album) tilted ‘Pressplay’ featuring artiste like Mugeez of R2bees, Copta and Jayso on itunes and nationwide stores.
Her latest, ‘Neke Neke’ comes with a dance routine that is basically steps from Azonto with a little twist to it.

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I Love Elikem -Namibian Evicted Housemate, Maria Nepembe

 Namibian star and Big Brother; The Chase evicted housemate, Maria Nepembe has declared she loves Ghana’s representative, Elikem Kumordzi who is highly tipped to make history as the first Ghanaian to win Big Brother Africa.
“I love him. He is really a good person… Elikem and I were pretty close. We were extremely close. I love him; he is really a good person,” Maria told NEWS-ONE in an exclusive interview on Monday evening.
The beautiful lady has been in Ghana for some days now seeking prospects in the country’s entertainment industry. She is targeting television, radio and movie industries in Ghana.

Maria Nepembe

Maria Nepembe

Maria Nepembe

“As far as I’m concerned Big Brother House has its bad side and its good side. But I see mostly the good side. I see it as a medium of unifying Africa as a continent. You get together and get to learn about our respective countries. Also it creates a lot of exposure … I always call it as a moment of self discovery and I think I really discovered myself in the house. It was a beautiful experience. The unity among us in the house and the respect was unique. Obviously, we are human beings and so we fight and argue but to me Big Brother is good to experience,” she said.
Maria continued: “Big brother has not only helped me on the personal level but also on the business side of life. I have been selected to emcee shows and I have done a lot of appearances back home. Things that I would have not done if I had not gone to Big Brother, you understand. Definitely Big Brother did me good; whether I get the money or not.  I am in Ghana now but I would not have come here if not because of Big Brother.”  
But on the negative side she said, “I have pictures of me with obviously my boobs all over the place. Basically the most negative thing that has happened. But it is ok. I have pretty boobs and I don’t really mind. People can look and admire it. That’s all they can do anyways.”
However, she said she was aware of it before entering the Big Brother House. “I missed the money but I will make that money. I was obviously disappointed when I was evicted. But also I felt I was there for five weeks and I did what I have to do and so I move on. I really feel I did my country and myself proud.”

Maria Nepembe
Maria was born at Ondangwa village in the northern part of Namibia and grew up with her mum. Her dad passed away when she was eight years old. At the age of four, she was moved the city to have better education. After high school, she enrolled at the University of Namibia where she read Public Relations. 
Later, she relocated to Germany for two and half years to experience different cultures. But she returned to Namibia to work in her country.  She worked with TV and radio stations and also dabbled in modelling. Maria is the ambassador for the Kiyola Media Group and the High Definition Hair Boutique. She is one of Namibia’s most influential people in the fashion and entertainment industry.
She is a household name in her country. She has modelled for many of Namibia’s big fashion designers such as Chakkira Claasen, Mc Bright Kavari, Kishwa, Amakeya, Modella, Nikola Conradie and David Tlale from South Africa. She has participated in beauty pageants such as Miss University Africa 2011 held in Bayelsa State Nigeria, where she was crowned first runner-up, and Miss Namibia 2012, where she made it into the top five finalists.
She said she saw the advert about Big Brother and decided to challenge herself; hence she went on the platform which is beamed to millions of TV audiences across Africa.


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Joselyn Dumas For Upcoming Christmas Blockbuster

Joselyn Dumas

Popular TV host and actress Joselyn Dumas has been signed to star in an upcoming Christmas blockbuster movie titled, ‘The Northern Affair’.
There are other influential names attached to the project who will be revealed very soon.
The main mystery is who will be directing the picture. Although a director is attached, producers have remained tight-lipped about it.
However, they have promised it is someone of repute and it is the reason the film has been tagged as the Christmas blockbuster.
The movie is anticipated to be Joselyn’s biggest movie project this year in addition to her ‘Adams Apples’ series.
She is not just playing a lead role in the upcoming movie but will also be the face of the project.
Produces will also announce the budget of the movie very soon.

The movie which will be produced by Access Media’s Mabel Germain, is supported by Joselyn Dumas’ management Ifactory Live, headed by Michael Djaba.

Star Actress Luckie Lawson Reveals Pregnancy

Luckie Lawson

Star actress Luckie Lawson made first public appearance in several months at the premiere of new comedy series ‘Tenant’ on Friday evening looking pregnant. She managed to stay off public platforms with her pregnancy for months.
But she had it displayed for the cameras when she attended the launch of Shirley Frimpong Manso’s new comedy series ‘Tenant’ on Frida
y night. Luckie stars in the series which will start premiering on Africa Magic this week. It will be Luckie’s second child, when she gives birth.
Recently, NEWS-ONE reported that a popular Ghanaian actress was heavily pregnant and that was the reason she had been missing from the entertainment industry.
She has neither been attending public events nor has she been acting in movies and is someone who owns one of the popular and hot businesses in Ghana at the rich neighbourhood, East Legon. Early this year, she was celebrated for her good acting spirit.
Even though Luckie’s name was not mentioned, the description suited her. Her public appearance on Friday only confirmed it.

Yvonnes, Jackie Appiah, Majid Others Get Nomination For GIAMA

A number of Ghanaian filmmakers have appeared on the nomination list for the 2013 edition of the prestigious Golden Icon Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA). The nomination list
which was officially released on August 19 had hot screen names as Yvonne Okoro, Yvonne Nelson, Jackie Appiah, Roselyn Ngissah, Umar Krapp, Adjetey Annang, Majid Michel and John Dumelo as some of the strong contenders this year.
GIAMA celebrates the very best of African films and continually showcases unique talent to the Diaspora at large.
The GIAMA organization serves as a platform to ensure consistent acclaim to individuals and groups that have exemplified competence, diligence and innovation in the African filmmaking industry. In addition, it is to showcase rising stars who have earned the right to share the global stage.
Supported by Arik Airlines, BellaNaija, Nollywood Access, Nollywood View, Chair Fund, Bashman Entertainment, Dure Events, Segun Gele, Naijapals, Jaguda, Sturvs and several others, the award ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 19, 2013 at Stafford Centre, Texas, USA.
Ghanaian director Pascal Amanfo, producer Abdul Salam and musician Tiffany were also nominated.
Yvonne Okoro and Jackie Appiah were nominated for the Best Actress category for their roles in ‘Contract’ and ‘Hunters’ respectively.
They are facing a stiff challenge from top Nollywood actresses Rita Dominic – (Finding Mercy), Omoni Oboli – (Brother’s Keeper), Chioma Chukwuka– (On Bended Knees), Nse Ikpe Ntim (Phone Swap) Ireti Doyle – (Torn) who were nominated for the same category.
Yvonne Nelson was nominated in the Best Female Act (Viewer’s Choice) category with Yvonne Okoro, Jackie Appiah, Tonto Dikeh, Uche Jombo and Ini Edo while Roselyn Ngissah was up for Supporting Actress category.
Ghanaian movies like ‘Contract’, ‘House of Gold’, ‘Hunters’ and ‘Cheaters’ had multiple nominations.
Nominations for categories like Most Promising Actor – Diaspora, Most Promising Actress- Diaspora, and Best Indigenous were left blank because the majority of 2013 submission received for the categories did not meet the award’s criteria.

Below Is The Full List Of 2013 Official GIAMA Nomination List

1 - Best Motion Picture
•    Brother’s Keeper
•    Finding Mercy
•    Torn
•    Contract
•    Ninah’s Dowry
•    Phone Swap

2 - Best Drama
•    On Bended knees
•    Hunters
•    House of Gold
•    Desperate Housegirls
•    Finding Mercy
•    Torn

3 - Best Cinematography
•    Red Hot
•    Last Flight to Abuja
•    Weekend Getaway
•    Phone Swap
•    Brother’s Keeper
•    Contract

4 - Best Comedy
•    Okon Goes to School
•    Cheaters
•    Mrs Somebody
•    Lies men tell
•    Phone Swap
•    House of Gold


5 - Best Costume
•    The Twin Sword
•    Weekend Getaway
•    House of Gold
•    Volunteers
•    The Gods are Still not to Blame
•    Keeping my Man

6 - Most Promising Actress (Best New Actress)
•    Mary Lazarus - [Desperate House girls]
•    Omawumi Megbele - [House of Gold]
•    Mbufung Seikeh - [Ninah’s dowry]
•    Okawa Shaznay – [Cheaters]
•    Tamara Eteimo - [Desperate Housegirls]
•    Itz Tiffany - [Single and Married]

7 - Best Actress
•    Ireti Doyle – [Torn]
•    Rita Dominic - [Finding Mercy]
•    Jackie Appiah - [Hunters]
•    Omoni Oboli - [Brother’s Keeper]
•    Chioma Chukwuka – [On Bended Knees]
•    Yvonne Okoro - [Contract]
•    Nse Ikpe Ntim - [Phone Swap]

8 - Best Supporting Actress
•    Monalisa Chinda [Torn]
•    Uru Ekeh - [Weekend getaway]
•    Keira Hewatch [Lies men tell]
•    Roselyn Ngissah - [Letter to my Mother]
•    Betty Olumowe - [Scam]
•    Kate Henshaw - [False]

9 - Most Promising Actor (Best New Actor)
•    Bobby Obodo - [The Volunteers]
•    Anurin Nwunembom - [Ninah’s Dowry]
•    Wale Ojo - [Phone Swap]
•    Umar Krapp - [House of Gold]
•    Blossom Chukwujekwu - [Finding Mercy]
•    Seun Akindele - [On bended knees]


10 - Best Actor
•    Kalu Ikeagwu - [False]
•    Adjetey Annan - [Hunters]
•    Hlomla Dandala - [Contract]
•    Majid Michel - [Brother’s Keeper]
•    O.C Ukeje - Alan Poza
•    Yemi Blaq - [Bridge of Hope]

11 –Best Supporting Actor
•    Joseph Benjamin - [Torn]
•    Eddie Watson - [Letter to my Mother]
•    Alex Ekubo - [Weekend Getaway]
•    Francis Odega - [House of Gold]
•    Chet Anekwe - [On Bended Knees]
•    Uti Nwachukwu - [Finding Mercy]

12 - Best Director
1.    Moses Inwang - [Torn]
2.    Kunle Afolayan - [Phone Swap]
3.    Ikechukwu Onyeka - [Brother’s keeper]
4.    Desmond Elliott - [Finding Mercy]
5.    Victor  Viyuoh - [Ninah’s Dowry]
6.    Pascal Amanfo - [House of Gold]


14 - Best Original Screenplay
1.    Phone Swap
2.    Torn
3.    Finding Mercy
4.    Desperate Housegirls
5.    House of Gold
6.    False


15 - Best Sound
1.    Last Flight to Abuja
2.    Red Hot
3.    Finding Mercy
4.    Contract
5.    Hunters
6.    Mrs. Somebody

16 - Producer of the Year
1.    Moses Inwang - [Torn]
2.    Che Hilaire - [Ninah’s Dowry]
3.    Abdul Salam - [Hunters]
4.    Kunle Afolayan - [Phone Swap]
5.    Uduak Isong - [Desperate Housegirls]
6.    Yvonne Okoro - [Contract]

17 - Best Original Soundtrack
1.    Hunters
2.    Mrs Somebody
3.    Ninah’s Dowry
4.    Weekend Getaway
5.    Bridge of Hope
6.    Cheaters


DIASPORA FILMS
Best Film Diaspora
1.    Still Standing [USA]
2.    Feathered Dreams [Ukraine]
3.    Unguarded [USA]
4.    When One door closes [USA]

Best Film Director - Diaspora
1.    Andrew Rozhen - [Feathered Dreams]
2.    Desmond Elliot & Bethels Agomuoh - [Unguarded]
3.    Michael Uadiale - [Still Standing]
4.    Robert Peters - [When one door loses]

VIEWERS CHOICE CATEGORIES
Best Male Act (Viewer’s Choice)
1.    Mike Ezuruonye
2.    Majid Michel
3.    Desmond Elliot
4.    Jim Iyke
5.    John Dumelo
6.    Ramsey Nouah

Best Female Act (Viewer’s Choice)
1.    Yvonne Nelson
2.    Ini Edo
3.    Jackie Appiah
4.    Tonto Dikeh
5.    Uche Jombo
6.    Yvonne Okoro


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VIP Unveils New Artiste

VIP poses with Stranger

Ghana’s long standing music group, VIP has affirmed its strong influence on the Africa continent, with the signing of former member of F.O.I duo, Stranger onto its Boogie Down Nima (BDN) record label.  The group announced the five-year deal that comes with a Toyota Camry and an apartment at a press conference last Wednesday.

Stranger was a member of F.O.I (Fruit Of Inspiration) duo, made up of Lil Kryz, born Abdul Hamid and Nuwame Apim Michael aka Double Eye, now Stranjah.The group’s works were inspired by VIP and also featured on a number of the trio’s songs as well as performed with

them on several big stages.

Its 2011 smash hit single ‘One More Time’ had a VIP influence.

But Lil Kryz is currently pursuing education in the United States of America and that was the reason why Double Eye, now Stranger decided to go solo until his pal returned.

Even before he got signed by BDN, he recorded two new solo singles. One is titled ‘Do it’ featuring VIP and the other, ‘Say Kulley’, which he was featured by Lizzard.

“We started by signing FOI three years ago and along the way, Lil Kryz has to go school in the United States of America, so he left. We have to renew the contract with them, so we decided to work with Stranger. He is coming up with a new album which has 12 songs. We shooting about four videos and we have one video already. By next week we are releasing a song on radio and a couple of weeks later, we will drop the video. This is what we are starting. We (BDN) are looking at working with up and coming artistes, both males and females. BDN is looking to getting into events. It is something that we have been doing long time ago in the United State of America where we organize concerts and stuff. We want to bring it back here in Ghana,” Zeal said at the press conference.

“We are not just going to sign people from Nima. We are going spread our wings all around Ghana. This is just the beginning of the movement and we need your support as people from the media. We have been doing this from our pocket since we started in 1999,” Prodigal added.

Stranger on his part expressed enthusiasm to be back on BDN as a solo artiste. “It feels great,” he said and added that he was ready for the music task ahead of him.

He is expected to release his first single under BDN as solo artiste this week. The single is titled, ‘Wa Tricki Wo’ and expected to make huge impact.    

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I Did Not Exit Cheaters-Chichi Cries Out

Chichi Neblett

Actress Chichi Neblett has explained why she has not been casted for the sequel of the award winning Ghanaian movie, ‘Cheaters’.
Speaking in a short interview with NEWS-ONE yesterday ahead of the sequel’s premiere last night, she said, “I did not exit Cheaters. It is just that I am not part of the book2.” 
NEWS-ONE reported on Wednesday that the Liberian born actress was not among the list of actors who have been announced to appear in the Book2 directed by Frank Rajah for Raj Films & Heroes Production.
“Chichi, according to information had been taken off the Book2 of the series ...after she acted in Book 1,” the paper’s source indicated on Wednesday.
But Chichi explained her absence saying, “I was not in Ghana at the time of production and besides when I was called to come on set I had then lost my voice and nothing could be done about it.” 
Meanwhile, director Frank Rajah is yet to speak to the issue.
‘Cheaters’ is currently the most talked about movie in Ghanaian media.
It follows the stories of several young couples caught up in a web of love, lies and extramarital affairs. It throws more light on the assumption that marriage is the only war in which one sleeps with the enemy. If the couple is inseparable, it usually takes five people to separate it and ‘Cheaters’ reflects just that. In this film love is portrayed as a mysterious adventure that takes one through many twists and turns. 
One adds a bit of infidelity to the mix and he or she has the perfect recipe for disaster.
It stars top actors Omar Sheriff Captan, Adjetey Anang, Jackie Appiah, USA-based Cameroonian actress Okawa Shaznay, Uche Iwuannyawu, and Henry A. Asiedu.

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I Am Loving Every Moment Of Motherhood - Actress Nana Akua

Nana Akua Addo and baby

Ghanaian actress Nana Akua Addo has bounced back into the country with a bouncing a baby girl several months after she left town for the States with a heavy pregnancy.
She arrived in Ghana last week Friday with the new baby who is named, Menaye-Dodua after her grandmother. However the ‘Wanabe’ actress calls her baby, “Rainbow”.  
“Sure! I’m loving every moment of being a new mother, will not think twice to become a mom again. I love my rainbow dear; she has given me a reason to add value to myself just so she will be proud of me. I used to say I can't wait to get back on the road but after having her nothing else is more important than being with Menaye-Dodua,” she spoke to NEWS-ONE about her experience as a first time mother.
“…My mom flew in from Germany to resume her grandmother duties she's in to assist me with Menaye-Dodua since I’m new to motherhood and will learn a great deal from her she will help to babysit Menaye-Dodua,” she added.
Nana Akua was pregnant for several months but managed to hide it until when she attended the last Ghana Movie Awards in December.
She left the country to have her baby not long after she wrapped her last set. 
One time a promising star, she has risen through the ranks of being a TV hostess, beauty queen and now a movie actress.
She was the second runner-up during Miss Malaika 2003. Then she left for Germany, where she was born to continue her education. As fate could have it she was crowned Miss Ghana-Germany in 2005, which automatically earned her a modelling contract with Eddy Baower Modelling Agency for eight months.
Currently she is one of the few actresses in Ghana who make the headlines.

By Francis Addo  NEWS-ONE

Ghanaian Actor In South Africa Joins Sandal

Darlington Michael Seddoh

Ghanaian born South African model and actor, Darlington Michael Seddoh, is the next personality with Ghanaian linage to make an appearance on South African soap opera ‘Scandal’.
Darlington is a Ghanaian based in South Africa. He is a full time model with Platinum Blue Modeling Agency, one of South Africa’s top modelling agencies and has been part of major modelling events in South Africa as well as  shot a number of TV commercials.
He was last casted for a South African film titled, ‘Honor’ from the stables ofy JS Production. Sometime this year he was also named among winners of Mr. JNR Tourism South Africa as a second runner-up of the reality show which was organized by Pageants South Africa.
His appearance in ‘Scandal’ will be his latest acting credit he is making on the soap opera months after star Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson was casted for the production.
Even though Darlington’s role was not clearly explained, sources told NEWS-ONE that he would be on set today Friday, August 9, for the production.
‘Scandal’ is about people who work for the fictitious Johannesburg-based newspaper The Voice, with their pressurized deadlines, the chaos of breaking news, the fight for increased circulation and advertisement, and their (no longer) private lives and personal angst.
Scandal has an ever-growing and loyal viewership in South Africa and other African countries. In Ghana it is shown on eTV Ghana.

Credit: By Francis Addo NEWS-ONE

Nigerian Actress ‘Stranded’ Over Movie Premiere In Ghana

Uche Joan

Nigerian actress and Cheaters’ star Uche Joan Iwuanyanwu, according to reliable information somehow got ‘stranded’ yesterday at the Mutala International Airport in an effort to fly down to Ghana.
The beautiful actress was supposed to be in Ghana for last night’s premiere of the sequel of the movie titled, ‘Cheaters’ in which she was featured.
However, she didn’t make it to Ghana at all and NEWS-ONE has received conflicting reasons to why she didn’t make it.
Sources told this paper yesterday that she won’t be in Ghana because, “Uche went to Mutala International Airport in Lagos to purchase her tickets for her trip to Ghana but there was no vacant seat for her. She was late. I don’t know why she decided to wait all this while till the last day to purchase her ticket.”
However, when the actress was contacted, she said, “I am busy and that is why I can’t make it to Ghana today for the premiere. I really wish to be in town.”
It was difficult to tell who was telling the truth. But it was obvious she didn’t attend the premiere last night. 
Uche Joan Iwuanyanwu is one of Nollywood’s fast rising actresses. She hails from Mbano Local Government area of Imo State and is an Economics graduate from the University of Jos, Plateau State.
She has been acting since 2009 and featured in a few Ghana and Nigeria collaborated movies.
She was in Ghana few months for the premiere of ‘Cheaters Book 1’ in which she played an amazing role alongside Jackie Appiah, Adjetey Anang, Omar Sheriff Captan, Chichi Neblett, Okawa Shaznay and others.
After that premiere she told NEWS-ONE in an exclusive interview that her first experience on set as an aspiring actress was not a pleasant one.
According to her, she was told in the face by a makeup artiste that she was not a star, therefore there was no need making her up for her close-up shots. However, she did not allow that experience to derail her dream of becoming one of Africa’s most celebrated actresses. She overlooked it and did what she was supposed to do in the movie perfectly and now she is on the rise.

Cheaters’ Sequel Premieres On August 8 At Silverbird Cinemas

Cheaters cast with E-Talks anchor Amanda Jissih

Jackie Appiah

All roads are expected to lead to the Silverbird Cinema on Thursday evening for the premiere of Cheaters Book2 from the stables by Raj Films and Heroes Production. Director Frank Rajah has segmented the movie into parts and named it, “books.
The‘book1 was premiered on May 24 and it attracted an encouraging patronage at the Silverbird Cinema. Two of Silverbird Cinema halls were used for the premiere. Each of the halls screened the movie twice and on each occasion, the halls were fully packed.
Thursday August 8, the book2 starring actors Omar Sheriff Captan, Adjetey Anang, Jackie Appiah, USA-based Cameroonian actress Okawa Shaznay, Uche Iwuannyawu, Elikem and Henry A. Asiedu among others will be release at the Silverbird Cinema with a star studded premiere.
It is anticipated to attract a larger number of movie enthusiasts.
Cheaters, follows the stories of several young couples caught up in a web of love, lies and extramarital affairs. It throws more light on the assumption that marriage is the only war in which one sleeps with the enemy. If the couple is inseparable, it usually takes five people to separate it and ‘Cheaters’ reflects just that. In this film love is portrayed as a mysterious adventure that takes one through many twists and turns. 
One adds a bit of infidelity to the mix and he or she has the perfect recipe for disaster.

Actress Salma Joins Cheaters As Chichi Exits

Chichi Neblett

Liberian born Ghanaian actress Chichi Neblett is not among the list of actors who have been announced to make up the cast of the sequel for Frank Rajah’s directed series, ‘Cheaters’. Chichi, according to information available to NEWS-ONE had been taken off the Book2 of the series which will premiere tomorrow Thursday August 8, at the Silverbird Cinema in Accra as part of Muslim festivities. 
Specific reasons have not been given for her exit and it is not clear if she will be returning in subsequent books of the series. However, it was confirmed she won’t be in Book2. The beautiful actress was in the Book1 and was reported to have openly said she was amazed at how she was exceptionally kissed by fellow character, Omar Sheriff Captan.
Unfortunately or fortunately she won’t be returning in the second book of the romantic comedy. 
Meanwhile, the director has introduced a new character, sassy actress Salma Mumin. Salma is one of the fortunate hot entrants who have managed to win the hearts of movie enthusiasts.
She did not just get included in the Book2 of Cheaters but she had a spot on the series’ poster, which has become a subject of competition among the actors.

Salma Mumin

NEWS-ONE reported this week that director Frank Rajah was under pressure from his cast over who should be on the movie’s poster; the reason he has decided to design different posters to serve all interests.
All roads are expected to lead to the Silverbird Cinema on Thursday evening for the premiere.
 ‘Cheaters’ follows the stories of several young couples caught up in a web of love, lies and extramarital affairs. It throws more light on the assumption that marriage is the only war in which one sleeps with the enemy. If the couple is inseparable, it usually takes five people to separate it and ‘Cheaters’ reflects just that. In this film love is portrayed as a mysterious adventure that takes one through many twists and turns. 
One adds a bit of infidelity to the mix and he or she has the perfect recipe for disaster.
It stars top actors Omar Sheriff Captan, Adjetey Anang, Jackie Appiah, USA-based Cameroonian actress Okawa Shaznay, Uche Iwuannyawu, and Henry A. Asiedu.


Credit: Francis Addo-NEWS-ONE

VIP To Feed 10,000 Kids On Sallah Day

VIP sharing food

 Award-winning African music group VIP is expected to feed thousands of its fan base including underprivileged children in society as part of the group’s social responsibility during this year’s Eid-Ul-Fitr celebration.  

“It feels good to be able to feed 10,000 kids in a day, VIP did it last year and we doing it again this year bigger & better. Giving back is necessary. Support the movement Vision In Progress, praa,” Zeal of VIP said within the week.
VIP, in collaboration with EXP Ghana, every year engages in various activities to give the people in Nima and Mamobi areas a good time during the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. This year won’t be different, as a lot of activities have been put in place to celebrate the day widely called Sallah day.

Last year, VIP made Eid-ul-Fitr celebration a memorable one with great musical performances to entertain fans. The group had astonishing support from their colleague artistes who took turns on stage to wow music fans at a show dubbed ‘Sallah Fest 2012’, organised on the Nima main street. 
Thousands of celebrants and music fans in Accra and beyond thronged the streets of Nima to be part of the ‘Sallah Fest’ which was described as one of the biggest street events ever.
 But ahead of the electrifying performances, VIP feted residents of Nima and its environs in the afternoon.
On Sallah morning, a large number of Muslims lined up on the Nima highway with their mats to offer prayers to Allah before starting the celebration. The celebration started with a buffet on a table measuring about 600 metres. The buffet fed about 10,000 people from Nima, Mamobi and Newtown.
The feast was accompanied by the Muslim traditional way of celebrating the Sallah, which includes traditional drumming and dancing and the chiefs of Nima riding horses in a very unique fashion. VIP joined the celebration as the group went on the streets to show love to the Muslim community.  










Credit: Francis Addo- NEWS-ONE