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Shatta Wale expresses readiness to talk terms to sell SM empire Shatta Wale Shatta Wale has expressed readiness to trade the Shatta Movement brand to a Belgium- based business woman who has expressed interest in buying the brand and re-branding it to give it an international appeal. In an interview with flex newspaper this week, Cynthia Mireku, aka Baby Cash, a Belgium based Ghanaian business woman expressed interest in buying the empire at any given amount. She indicated that “I’ve heard of Shatta Wale as a hardworking artiste in Ghana but when he is mentioned, he is only heard of in Ghana. Around where I am and the places around Europe, this huge name isn’t known and that is why I am here to buy the brand, change it and brand it well for an extension in Europe and around the world”. The business woman mentioned that she has interest only in the Shatta movement empire and no other brand “It’s only Shatta I want, no other brand. All I wish for is for him to understand I

I have a crush on Yvonne Okoro – Akwaboah Music producer and singer, Akwaboah The ladies like him. They crush on him for his soothing voice and songs and he also likes them – but he likes actress Yvonne Okoro the most, Citi Showbiz has learnt. Music producer and singer, Glastorm Akwaboah has disclosed to KMJ on Hitz FM that the Ghanaian female celebrity he admires and crushes is Yvonne Okoro. Yvonne Okoro is one of the best actresses in Ghana who is admired by many, not only for her acting abilities but also for her beauteous physique. In the interview, Akwaboah also talked about his relationship with Sarkodie and the SarkCess Music label which handles him at present. When asked what specifically SarkCess Music does for him as a record label, he said they provide him with financial support. “My management, Scent 1 Media, plans everything from recording to shooting of videos and when we are done, we take it to SarkCess. SakCess does the executive part of the work. They pro

Kofi Kinaata performs at MTN Heroes of change Ghanaian highlife artiste of the year, Kofi Kinaata Ghanaian highlife artist Martin Kofi King Arthur known in showbiz circles as Kofi Kinaata overwhelmed the audience who graced the finale of the MTN Heroes of change at the National Theater on Friday. The highlife artiste of the year thrilled patrons to back to back bangers including Susuka, Sweetie Pie and the fans favorite Confession. Although many artistes including OJ, Nana Kwame Ampadu, Osei Korankye and Abibigromma performed, the ‘Confession’ hit maker presented an energetic performance. The MTN Heroes of Change is a competition among 10 personalities selected from across the country who have been sacrificing their time, energy and other resources to help improve their communities and brighten the lives of those who live there. Genevieve Basigha deaf and dumb woman who gathers other deaf and dumb children and teaches them won this year’s edition of the MTN Heroes of Chan

DJ Switch provokes education fund for talented pupils at a rousing homecoming durbar DJ Switch behind the turntables during her homecoming durbar After thirteen weeks of talent display, nine year old Erica Tandoh popularly known as DJ Switch returned home to present her deserving award to the Chiefs and the town folks of Dadieso in the Suaman District of the Western Region. The record setter in Ghana’s entertainment industry, DJ Switch of TV3’s Talented Kidz reality show fame was heralded by a pool of crowd from her home town and other nearby towns welcoming her for the exquisite performances and also emerging as the winner of Season 8 of the talent discovering show. At a durbar organized by Suaman Traditional Council to commemorate her homecoming, the regent, Nana Osei Kofi expressed excitement for such a talent and thus advised parents and guardians not to hinder such little beginnings but rather motivate them, nurture and enhance the talents for greater exposures. The

John Dumelo in ‘hot waters’ over Instagram post John Dumelo A photo that was shared by actor John Dumelo on his Instagram page has engendered controversy and backlash from a section of the public including musician A Plus. John Dumelo on Saturday 20th May, 2017, posted a picture of a young man dressed in apron, holding polythene bags supposedly packed with pastries. This was his text to the picture: “Just saw a knust grad hawking in traffic.. what went wrong?” This did not go well with A Plus. On his Facebook timeline, he asked John Dumelo to pull down the post. “I’m angry!!! Everyday I post my opinion. Today I’m posting my anger. John Dumelo remove this post from Instagram now!!! A bread seller is a human being. You can’t just take pictures of people and post it on your page for attention. A bread seller has right which must be respected. A bread seller is better than an armed robber!!! A bread seller is better than a drug dealer!!! It’s better for a person to hawk on th

I never said men don’t have balls to ask me out - Yvonne Okoro Actress and producer Yvonne Okoro Actress and producer Yvonne Okoro has denied telling Graphic Showbiz that men do not have balls to ask her out. Few weeks ago, the actress’ interview with the paper became talk of town, even foreign blogs fed on the story that suggested she had said she was single because men were not bold enough to propose to her. Yvonne, who was a guest at the Glitz Women of Honours, told JoyNews’ MzGee, she is certain her submission to Graphic Showbiz was misconstrued. “I think that it’s been totally misconstrued. The interviewer asked me if I was single and I said, reluctantly, yes, if you know me very well, I don’t discuss my private life, if I am dating, I would still tell you I’m single.” Aside addressing that issue, the actress, in appreciation of her mother’s determination to ensure she was well trained, highlighted how her mom did not spare the rod to her rot. ADVERTISEMENT She narrates how spendi

Shatta Wale Controversial, self-acclaimed dancehall King, Shatta Wale has bitten more than he can chew over comments to the effect that he cannot find his Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) certificate and should not be bothered about Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards The comment has opened the floodgates for trolling by some pundits in the creative arts industry with others indicating that his comment could be borne out of ignorance. Subsequently some BECE certificates with chain of failed grades from different schools are making rounds on various social media platforms purported to belong to the musician born Charles Nii Armah Mensah . The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. The awards are presented annually, and are broadcast live on BET. The annual presentation ceremony f