Friday 27 July 2012

Asem Releases Tribute Song For Late Prez. Mills

Asem has once again showcased his lyrical and song writing abilities. After the untimely death of President of Ghana H.E Prof J.E.A Mills, it was expected that the creative industry will pay tribute to his life and legacy.

One who has lead the chart in being creative in the form of a tribute song is the BYE BYE hit maker ASEM.

Asem talked about the song which he's titled “DEAR JOHN” ( Damirifa Due) which he featured Ace highlife legend PAT THOMAS.

ASEM added he wrote the song in celebration of the late presidents life and good deeds and its more of a cheer song rather than a dirge. He said his choice in collaborating with PAT THOMAS was to help the song break generational barriers.


 Click the link below to download the song

1st Link 

2nd Link 

Wednesday 25 July 2012

Musiga Mourns Prof. Attah Mills

Musiga President Obour
The Musicians Union of Ghana receive with a heavy heart the demise of H.E Prof. John Evans Attah Mills.

We express our sympathies and condolences to the widow Madam 


Naadu Mills, the family and the ruling National Democratic Congress. We cannot begin to imagine the pain and sorrow that overwhelm you at this time.

We pray that God will grant you and the entire nation the fortitude to bear this loss. We are comforted by the fact that he was an exemplary leader who served his people and left a legacy.

May the good Lord grant him a safe haven and keep him in his bosom until we meet again.

We the Musicians Union of Ghana(MUSIGA) would forever have him in our memories for his support for the Music Industry. May his soul rest in perfect peace.



2012 RTP Awards Suspended Till Further Notice

According to information available to us , the much publicized second edition of the Radio and Television Personality (RTP) Awards has been suspended till further notice.

This is due to the sudden death of the President of Ghana J.E.A Mills which occurred yesterday Tuesday July 24, 2012.

The event was scheduled to take place at the main hall of the Accra International Conference Center on Saturday July 28, 2012.

A press statement released reads:

Following the untimely death of our dear President, Prof. John Evans Atta-Mills, Big Events Ghana, organizers of Radio and Television Personalities Awards have, as a matter of national reverence and deserved respect, found it appropriate to temporarily suspend this weekend's scheduled event.

Ordinarily, this event is meant to draw attention to our radio and television personalities in celebration of their accomplishments. However, given the present atmosphere, we deem it totally appropriate to accord all attention and respect to our late president John Evans Attah Mills.

As our nation's flags at half mast and the entire country huddles together in observance of this solemn period in our history, we join our radio and television personalities as they console and comfort a bereaved nation through these difficult times.

We will monitor the tampered mood of the nation over the next few days and announce an appropriately respectable date in due course.

We the management of the big events Ghana, along with our partners in the United States, pray for our beloved late president. May his humble soul rest in eternal peace.

Tuesday 24 July 2012

Vice President John Mahama Sworn As President of Ghana[Audio Attach]


Prez John Dramani Mahama


Audio Attachment: Sworn-in President John Mahama
Vice President John Dramani Mahama, on Tuesday undertook both the Oath of Allegiance and the Presidential Oath as the Fourth President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.

John Dramani Mahama is the first acting president of the 4th Republic of Ghana. He succeeded John Atta Mills to the presidency following Mills' death on 24 July, 2012. Prior to becoming Acting President, he was a communication expert, historian, writer, Member of Parliament, Minister of State, and Vice-President of Ghana.



Mahama was born 29 November 1958  in Damongo, found in the Damango-Daboya constituency of Ghana. His father Emmanuel Adama Mahama was the first Member of Parliament for the West Gonja Constituency and the first Regional Commissioner of the Northern Region during Ghana's First Republic.

He attended the University of Ghana, receiving a bachelor's degree in history in 1981 and a postgraduate degree in communication studies in 1986. Following this, Mahama traveled to the Institute of Social Sciences in Moscow, Soviet Union for further studies.

He is married to Lordina Mahama, with whom he has seven children. He is a Christian. He has a keen interest in environmental affairs, particularly the problem of plastic pollution in Africa, which he committed himself to addressing during his tenure as Vice President.

We at Blay Leak wish you all the BEST and may the good Lord be with you. AMEN!!!

REST IN PEACE - Ghana's President John Atta Mills dies

Prof John Evans Atta Mills, President of the Republic of Ghana is dead according to reliable source. A statement from his office said the 68-year-old died a few hours after being taken ill, but did not give details.
"It is with a heavy heart... that we announce the sudden and untimely death of the president of the Republic of Ghana," the statement said.

Below is a PRESS STATEMENT
Signed by Chief Of Staff. (JOHN HENRY MARTEY NEWMAN)




Condolences to all Ghanaians and his family!!!

Monday 23 July 2012

Ghana DJ Awards Nominee List Out

The nominee list for the frist edition of the Ghana DJ Awards, aimed at awarding personalities who have over the years contributed immensely towards the  promotion of Ghana music is finally out.

The event, which is being organized by Merqury Republic will honor hardworking DJs in Ghana and worldwide.
Voting  will commence on Friday, August 10 with the final event scheduled to take place  on September 22, 2012

Below is the list of categories for this year's awards:
(1) BEST GOSPEL DJ
*DJ Sapii – Hot FM (Accra)
*DJ Toffeeakwa – Angel FM (Kumasi)
*Kwesi Aboagye – Peace FM (Kumasi)
*KB – Happy FM (Accra)

(2) BEST HIGHLIFE DJ
*DJ Benji – Oman FM (Accra)
*DJ Advicer – Happy FM (Accra)
*Sir Evans – Angel FM (Kumasi)
*Akwesi Enim – Peace FM (Accra)
*DJ Young Joe  – Hot FM (Accra)
*DJ Awana Hitz FM (Accra)

(3) BEST HIPLIFE DJ
*DJ Mix – Max FM (Koforidua)
*DJ Flexy – YFM (Accra)
*Dr. Kan – Happy FM (Accra)
*DJ Advicer – Happy FM (Accra)
*DJ Slim – Kapital Radio (Kumasi)
*DJ Willie – Adom FM (Accra)

(4) BEST REGGAE DJ
*Nii Aryee Tagoe – Joy FM (Accra)
*Ras Bontai – Light FM (Kumasi)
*Black Prophet – OTEC FM (Kumasi)
*Blakk Rasta – Hitz FM (Accra)
*Black Santino – Yard 7 Foreign Crew
*Abeiku Desmond – Max FM (Koforidua)

(5) BEST RADIO DJ
*Sammy Forson – YFM (Accra)
*DJ Flexy – YFM (Accra)
*DJ Black – Joy FM (Accra)
*Loving Cee – Fox FM  (Kumasi)
*DJ Slim – Kapital Radio (Kumasi)
*Big Shark – Sky FM  (Sunyani)
(6) POPULAR DJ OF THE YEAR
*DJ Mensa
*DJ Black
*Nii Aryee Tagoe
*DJ Perfekt
*DJ Andy Dorsty
*DJ Flexy

(7) BEST FEMALE DJ
*Doreen Andoh – Joy FM (Accra)
*DJ Kess YFM (Accra)
*Anita – Luv FM (Kumasi)
*Delay – Oman FM (Accra)
*Ohemaa – Top Radio (Accra)
*Jessica – Citi FM (Accra)

(8) BEST MOBILE DJ
*DJ Nab – Media Shuttle Sounds
*DJ Fish
*DJ Mensa – A Town
*DJ Master J
*Lexis – Sound Check
*DJ Snoop – Party Up

(9) CLUB MC OF THE YEAR
*MC Coaches (Barcadis)
*Comotion (Rockstones)
*MC Pay
*Big Shark

(10) MIXTAPE DJ OF THE YEAR
*DJ Black  – Ghana Blends Vol. 2
*DJ ShortFlex – Blackout Vol. 1
*DJ Minor – Apawahene Mixtape
*DJ Mackie – The Azonto New Breed Mixtape
*DJ Mensa – Ghana vrs 9ja
*DJ Mic Smith – Da Reminda

(11) SCRATCHING DJ
*DJ Caxtro
*DJ Andy Dorsty
*DJ Black
*DJ Killa-Fingers
*DJ Hubert
*DJ Magic Sam

(12) NITE CLUB DJ
*DJ Nii – Club Aphro
*DJ Kaxtro – Vienna
*DJ Mic Smith – Rockstones
*DJ Killa-Fingers – Vanity/Paloma
*DJ Armani – Rockstones
*DJ Big L

(13) ARTISTE DJ
*DJ Andy Dosty (Okyema Kwame)
*DJ Minor (Stay Jay)
*DJ Mensa (Sarkodie)
*DJ Master J (Richie)
*DJ Nyami (Dr. Cryme)
*DJ Perfekt (Samini)

(14) BEST RECORD PROMOTER
*DJ Flexy – YFM
*Sammy Forson – YFM
*Kwame B – Hitz FM
*DJ Black – Joy FM
*DJ Mix – Emak
*Dr. Pounds – Pluzz FM

 (15) BEST EVENT DJ
*Nii Aryee Tagoe
*DJ Black
*DJ Mensa
*DJ Mic-Smith
*DJ Killa-Fingers
*Mr. Kaxtro

(16) DISCOVERY DJ OF  THE YEAR
*DJ Yoga – Choice FM
*DJ Vision – YFM
*DJ Xplif – Vibe FM
*DJ Loft – Choice FM
*DJ Ashmen – Great FM
*DJ Blay - Obuoba FM

(17) BEST INTERNATIONAL GH. DJ
*DJ Invisible – Rainbow Radio
*DJ French Kiss – Kiss FM
*DJ Abrantie – Choice FM
*DJ Elove – New York
*DJ Nice
*DJ Bonsu

(18) BEST GHANAIAN DJ OF THE YEAR
*DJ Killa-Fingers
*DJ Andy Dosty
*DJ Black
*DJ Mensa

(19) BEST INTERNATIONAL DJ
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(20) VIDEO JOCKEY

Saturday 21 July 2012

I’m Handsome; not Ugly - Lil Wayne[Liwin]

Kojo Nkansah
Actor, Kojo Nkansah, popularly known as Liwin[Gammiieee] says he is not bothered by public comments that say he is probably the ugliest actor in Ghana. “Anybody who complains that I’m not handsome enough for movies doesn’t know the meaning of handsome,” he says.

According to the 24 year- old actor, he had received several comments from the public that he is ugly and he shouldn’t be used in movies since he scares people away.

“Handsomeness to me is determined by a person’s eyes. I have the sexiest eyeballs that any movie actor can have and that makes me unique. Almost on a daily basis, I get admirers, mostly ladies, who tell me that I’m handsome, so I don’t know what those people are talking about”, Liwin told Showbiz last Friday.

Know for movies like Azonto Ghost, Mogya Kronkron, Sika Kasa, Bonsam Bofo, Obaa Nti and Agye Nyame Bamu, Liwin said if he had given in to uncomplimentary comments, he wouldn’t have probably got to where he is now.

“I almost wept when a very pretty lady met me the other day and said, you are not bad so why do people keep insulting you that you ugly?’. After she left I almost wept,” Liwin said laughing.

Contrary to the early 40s age that many people give him, Liwin disclosed to Showbiz that he is only 24 years old. “I really don’t know why people think I am so old. I am just 24 years and very proud of my age. My age is something I wouldn’t tell lies about for anything,” the young man said.

Asked about his relationship with women, Liwin, who was born to Mr. Kojo Nkansah and Miss Adwoa Offei said he keeps running away from women just to focus on his career. “If I were a player or womanizer, I would probably have had close to seven children since a lot of girls want to date me but I tell them that I am engaged.”

Talking about how he came by the name Liwin, Kojo Nkansah said he and American rapper Lil Wayne look very much alike. “I say this all the time but people think I am kidding, Lil Wayne and I have the same eye balls and the same height and body size. I know I look exactly like him that is the reason I chose the name but the spelling of my name Liwin is different from his Lil Wayne.

He is of the belief that in five years’ time he would become the biggest actor in Africa and beyond.

He says he’s been in the movie industry for a long time but he thinks it’s now his time to shine.


Source: Graphic Showbiz

GHANA DJ AWARDS NOMINNEES LIST OUT ON MONDAY (23/07/12)


The hotly awaited list of the 2012 Nominees for the first ever Ghana DJ Awards will be unveiled on Monday 23rd July on the awards website www.ghanadjawards.com. Over 60 names will be announced within 20 categories covering major music genres in Ghana from Highlife to Reggae, as well as Scratch DJ of the Year, Popular DJ Of The Year, Artist DJ Of The Year amongst other exciting categories.
This year, courtesy Scratch Studios and its international affiliates, the ultimate Ghanaian DJ scoops a prize package of GHC20,000 including a return trip to London.
Produced by Merqury Republic, The Ghana DJ Awards is Ghana’s first honors exclusively highlighting, recognizing and awarding Radio, Mobile and Club DJs, as well as Club MCs for their massive contribution to national development through entertainment.
The annual award show will celebrate and honor Ghana’s biggest beat droppers and favorite club MCs both home and overseas and promises to be a breathtaking spectacle this year.
Nominations for the Public and Industry categories were conducted in two tiers. First round, nominees were selected from the submissions that met the eligibility criteria by a panel of music industry professionals who were broadly representative of the Ghanaian music sectors; music media specialists, music artistes, promoters and Disk Jockeys themselves.
To be eligible for nomination, DJs must be publicly recognized in their respective categories as listed on the online voting directory unless otherwise specified per individual category.
Second round voting will commence to the general public on 1st August 2012 by way of online registration at www.ghanadjawards.com. Voting is open for the duration of the public voting.
Short code voting will commence from 10th August 2012 where voting registrants can vote for their favorite nominees as many times via the text short code on the mobile network and online. Text Voting closes at 23.59 hours GMT on 7th September 2012.

Happy Birthday Mr President

Our Excellency, President Mills, today, July 21, 2012 marks your 68th birthday.

The Publisher, Editor and entire staff of the Blay Leak as well as all well meaning Ghanaians wish you a Happy Birthday; may the rest of your years which the Good Lord will give you, and which we pray will be many, be filled with joy, peace and good health! AMEN !!!!

Thursday 19 July 2012

I Cannot Join The Illuminati – Eazzy

Eazzy
Illuminati is the fastest growing organization at the moment when it comes to celebrities.

US stars like Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce, Chris Brown and other pletora hip hop musicians are all alleged to be connected to this society.

As to if these people rumored to be joining this group is true or not, no one can substantiate without digging up conspiracies. Rumor also has it that Nigerian megastar D’banj has joined this group since he signed on Kanye West’s GOOD MUSIC record label.

Not long ago Ghana’s own Sarkodie went to grab his BET award, there was a video which interpreted Sarkodie’s ‘Saa Okodie No’ track which featured Obrafour as an illuminate track. The authenticity of the illuminati symbols is up to the viewer.

Mildred Eshon known in the music word as Eazzy ‘babbbe’ has proclaimed that she cannot join the illuminati for reasons best known to her. She disclosed this when she was giving her top 10 video list on mix bag on TV3 over the weekend. Her number eight went to Kanye West’s ‘Power Hour’. When asked whether she would like to be part of the Illuminati, Eazzy stated :
Source: omgghana.com

I Prayed For Lord Kenya And Ofori Amponsah To Repent - Papa Shee

Papa Shee
Wondering why some of Ghana’s finest circular musicians like Lord Kenya, and Ofori Amponsah are abandoning their music books for the bible instead ? Well, according to Papa Shee, arguably one of the most popular musician to have done highlife in Ghana, the reason triggering these exodus are his prayers.
Now based in Maryland, USA as a pastor, Papa Shee who was well noted for his widely circulated ‘Atadwe, and Koyonso’ tracks back in the late 90’s claims it is due to his prayers that most Ghanaian musicians are now opting for the pulpit and therefore wants legends like Daddy Lumba and Kojo Antwi to follow soon.

Speaking to VibeGhana.com in an exclusive interview, the former highlife king revealed that he got his breakthrough to become a man of God back in 2000 when he performed in front of a packed crowed who had congregated at the then Accra Sport Stadium for the opening ceremony of the African Cup of Nations.
He explained that upon realizing the huge number of people in the stadium, it dawned on him to channel his energies into the winning of souls for Christ and has never looked back since then.
The onetime African Performer Award winner in Manhattan, New York noted that he prayed for more musicians to also see the light and for now his topmost priority is to see high profile legends in the music industry like Kojo Antwi, Daddy Lumba, Obrafour, Kontehene, and Nana Kwame to also substitute the music stage with church.

To him, the time has come for these musicians who can boast of large followers to try and draw their numerous fans to God just as they get these fans glued to their music albums.
Papa Shee, whose real name is Nana Yaw Akosah prophesised that though it is not going to be an easy task, record hit makers like Kojo Antwi and Daddy Lumba, can be made more powerful by God if they turn their lives over to him.

He admitted that it is not an easy adventure to embark on considering the fame and calibre of temptations that abounds in the music industry but it is worthy.
Using himself as an example, the singer turned preacher indicated that some Ghanaian musicians find it difficult to quit the music scene due to because of the accessibility of sexy girls who are likely to throw themselves at the musicians for the sake of stardom.

He recounted the number of times he received calls from some of these desperate ladies who were willing to do anything to get in touch due to his fame but not withstanding this,Papa Shee reiterated his stance that ‘God can make Dady Lumba, Kojo Antwi and other musicians more powerful if they quit doing music’.
When asked by VibeGhana.com if these musicians can still stick to their profession and yet spread the gospel through their music?, Papa Shee answered affirmatively but indicated that ‘not when you are doing, hiplife or highlife’ since the only way to sell as a circular musician is to talk about sex and profanity.
‘’If you do hiplife or highlife and you don’t talk about this things your music don’t sell” He stressed.

Sarkodie Nominated For 2012 African Entertainment Awards In Canada

Michael Owusu a.k.a. Sarkodie has been nominated at the 2012 African Entertainment Awards of Canada. The ‘King of Azonto’, is flying the name of the country aloft with his winning the nomination of Best Concert, a feat last won by Nigeria’s 2Face Innocent Idibia.

Just a forth night ago, Obidiponbidi was a co-winner with his Nigerian counterpart, Wizkid, at the BET Awards for Best International Act-Africa.

Should he win, he will become the first Ghanaian to win in this category and second recipient of this award after Ruff-N-Smooth got the nod as the Most Promising Artist in 2011.

The official announcement of the 2012 African Entertainment Awards Nominees were presented live on the G98.7FM’s African Groove Show at 11:30am on Sunday, July 15, 2012. The public can vote for their favourite nominee on beginning Friday July 20, 2012 online at: www.aeawards.ca

The African Entertainment Awards will take Place on September 15, 2012 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto, ON.

Below is the official list of nominees:

Best Male Artist: Runs Tee Freeman Nadawo Slimflex Ao Gorman Ozzee

Best DJ: Dj Magic Flows Dj Spinalong Dj Shorty Dj Chiggzy Dj Dlimit Dj Afroselector

Best Gospel Artist: Akin Busari Spoken The Psalmist Icha Kavonstoyin Dada

Best Female Artist: Mis Blandine Neza the Song Bird Vbling Lola Bunz Ruth Mathiang

Best Movie Actor: Lonzo Nzekwe Philip Eki Bobby Obodo

Best Movie Actress: Queen Amina Eghujovbo Olawumi Adeniyi Uba Onqudiw Abebe Berkti

Best Producer: Lanzo Nzekwe Phina Big Oj Sunset Pro Nyasha Dr Rad

Best Promoter: Moonraisers Ent Bless Ent Motherland Ent Afroent Maad Haus Production New Level Ent

Best Comedian: Mr Wise Prince K Authur Simeone Trixx, Femi Lawson

Best Male Model: Eseosa Ekhosuehi Samson Diji Yinka Bode George Eden Blackwood Bilal Els

Best Female Model: Sabrina Bella Oby Benson Tracy Hollywood Hendrix Vennesa Amilia Consolante T Lilian Tshimanga

Best Photography: Odudu Photos Aspen Photos Envoy Photos Global Vybes Photos Afrodiziac Photos

Best Designer: Emua Fashions Rayhma Sleek Andrea Iyamah Todun Designs Chinedesigns

Best Media: Mobo Tv Telafric Television Network Korrect Nation Studio Gh Amet Tv African Groove Show

Best Record Label: Top Notch Records Ghana Linx Records Loon Records Role Model Records Taff Media

Best Beauty Pageant: Miss Afrique Montreal Miss Africanada Ghana Most Beautiful Miss Awoulaba

Best MC: Mc Bonde Mc Ebone Mc Streets Moballer Banks Mc Ouzzy

African Music Ambassador: 2face K’nann D’banj

Award of Excellence: Mesfun Halie

Community Contribution Award: Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo

Best Concert: Sarkodie Flavour N’abania Black Motion Neato C Kaysha

Best African Club: On the Rox The Vue Lambadina La Rumba

We wish the Obidi good luck as he gets the nod once again.

Monday 16 July 2012

Trigmatic's Religious Views Questioned... Is He An Illuminati Or Freemason?

Trigmatic
Duly accorded the accolade Africa's Most Versatile Rapper, Trigmatic who is currently recording his 3rd Studio album and rounding up his first official mixtape since his affiliation with the Blueprint District company is raising lots of eye browses with recent happenings.

A few weeks back, the rapper made headlines when he was reportedly to have called Christians hypocrites.

The headline made strong waves and raised lots of eye browses and had a few question his religious stands and belief. Even though he professes strong christian ties, latest information reaching us from sources close to the rapper indicates that the 2011 Rapper of the year might have ties with an occult group of hold alternating belief systems contrary to what he has been professing.

The rapper who is currently recording a mixtape which is set to be released later this year is set to be going haywire with some of the records hes putting on the mixtape.

Close sources indicate that some of the songs are made up of weird sounds and spiritual hymns that are untraceable to any known religious sect. We are also reliable informed that the track listing of the mixtape has titles like J.E.S.U.S and other mystifying titles.

The question then is very simple, Where does Trigmatic stand? In a related development the rapper has dropped 2 new banging singles as a prelude to his 3rd album and first official mixtape after his street mixtape "A STAIN ON A CLoth". 


 Source: Quame Junior

Sunday 15 July 2012

Nigeria’s Goldie Leaves Big Brother Stargame In Tears

After 70 days in the StarGame, Nigerian singer Goldie has been evicted from the Big Brother StarGame house after failing to beat off stiff competition from Kyle and Lady May.

Big Brother presenter IK first broke the good news to Lady May and Kyle that they had been saved by Africa, then Goldie was unfortunately told that she had become the latest eviction victim from the house.

She was called onto the stage where she appeared in an emotional state though IK tried comforting her. That means that Nigeria is officially out of the StarGame after the voluntary exit of Ola and Chris.

Meanwhile, Goldie was surprised that Keitta nominated her on Monday and she nearly broke down. She said that she always cooked for Keitta and thus never so it coming. The Nigerian singer who won the Head of House Task on Friday has unfortunately not served her term. This means that the house will be having another sheriff.

The ‘Don’t Touch My Body Singer’ definitely had a great show and thus we can only wish her all the best out there.

D’banj Signs Jay Sleek As Official Producer Of His Record Label


Making the announcement on Twitter yesterday, hit making producer J sleek revealed that he has signed with Dbanj's new label, DB records. 

 "Officially signed to @ DB Records... Its World Wide Music History In the Making ... Ooshee!!" He tweeted along with a pic of him with dbanj. Apparently, Jsleek will be playing the 'Don Jazzy' role for Dbanj and artists on the DB records roster, that includes K-switch.

Infact, they've collaborated on a song already (its titled 'Oyato'), which will be Dbanj's first single since the mo'hits split. 

Jsleek has been top-line producer in the Nigerians hip-hop industry for the last half-decade. His past bangers include 2face's 'Only me', Sound Sultan's '2010' and many more.

Friday 13 July 2012

Photo: Former President Rawlings And Johnson Asiedu Nketiah[WAY BACK]

Former President Rawlings And Johnson Asiedu Nketiah
Source: Facebook

Photos: Yvonne Is Face Of Ghana Best Actress

Yvonne Nelson displaying her award

Movie Pirates Attack Four Ghanaian Officers

Executives of Film Distributors Association of Ghana at the conference
Information reaching GhanaSuperStars.Com has it that 4 police man who were embarking on an anti piracy call together with the film distributors and Marketers Association were rallied, razzed and severely flogged by unknown pirates around Kantamanto market in Accra Central.

Since the police were not ready to grant we at GhanaSuperStars.Com audience on the case, we got in touch with Mr. Mustapha Adams, the film Marketers and distributors President.

He revealed to GhanaSuperStars.Com that they have formed some surreptitious antipiracy amalgamation which helps them to detect where most of the films produced are pirated before they (the movies) enter the market.

Throughout this month, they realized most of the pirated films were not coming from Togo or China as perceived by many but rather, from a secluded outfit very close to James Town post office.

He added that an informant assisted them in getting hold of one Mr. Alex Nyantekyi who happens to be the main distributor for those who pirate Ghanaian films in Accra. After intense surveillance, they managed to get his corporal self in possession of some of the pirated CDs.

“After we caught him, he admitted he sells pirated CDs but rather he is not the one who pirates them so he is going to lead us to the pirates. Together with the police we moved to the secret place but to our utter dismay, his cohorts ambushed us and started beating us till the police called in backups to assist us but in the process, Alex Nyantekyi, the suspect, escaped” said Mr. Mustapha Adams.



Mr. Mustapha Adams appealed to the general public to assist in apprehending Alex Nyantekyi and also advised all pirates to eschew pirating intellectual properties in any form or kind. “In Ghana, piracy is a crime!” Mr. Mustapha Adams concluded.

 Source: Mustapha Ayinde Inusah

Thursday 5 July 2012

RAQUEL TO RELEASE 4TH SINGLE WITH SAMINI ON FRIDAY


Ahead of the highly anticipated ‘Sweetio’ music video premiere the 2012 VGMA multi nominee, Raquel is most likely going to thrill fans with many more surprises than expected.


Exclusive information reaching us affirms that the ever sensational Raquel would serve fans with a fist time play of her fourth single titled ‘Shake your body’ at her video premiere this Friday.


The song features multi award African star Samini, and is off her debut album which is set to be released later this year.


The gorgeous looking singer plans to thrill fans this Friday at Club 11 (cantonments) with an amazing performance during her video premiere.

Miss Ghana 2012 audition dates and venues announced

Exclusive Events Ghana, franchise holders and organizers of the 2012 Miss Ghana have announced venues and audition dates for this year’s edition of the country’s most prestigious beauty pageant.

Organizers said in a statement that auditions will be held in three key belts across the country namely the Northern, Middle and Southern belts.

The Northern belt will be made up of the Northern Region, Upper West and Upper East regions while the Middle belt will comprise the Ashanti, Brong Ahafo and Eastern regions. Greater Accra, Volta, Western and Central regions make up the Southern belt.

According to the statement, auditions for the Northern belt will be held at the Picorna Hotel in Tamale on July 10 while that of the Middle and Southern Belts will be held on July 17 and July 24 at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kumasi and Accra respectively.

30 finalists, 10 from each zone, will be carefully selected by professional judges, who will take into consideration several factors including poise, elegance, eloquence, intelligence, beauty with a purpose and direction.

In all, 20 finalists will be selected for the national finals, which would take place in Accra weeks after the auditions.

Before the finale, the 20 will be properly groomed in an exciting reality show that would be shown on national television. There will, however, be no weekly evictions.

For the first time in the 55-year history of the pageant, the winner and and first and second runners-up will all be presented with brand new saloon cars. The winner will walk away with her car while the two runners up will first use their cars in official capacities for a year before they assume ownership of them.

Movie Producer thanks God for Ghanaian Movie Ban


While all movie makers and producers alike are making efforts to reach out to the international market, controversial movie producer and PRO of the Film Producers Association of Ghana, Socrat Safo has said that he will give praise and thanks to God if Ghanaian movies are banned in neighboring Nigeria.

Speaking on Channel R’s 205 Total Entertainment on Wednesday, Socrate explained that, Ghana is a relatively small country as compared to Nigeria which meant Nigeria had a bigger market that their Ghanaian counterpart. This he said always got in favor of movie producers Nigeria since they find Ghana as the dumping grounds for their over-flown movies.

He made this revelation when he was responding to a particular story making circulations on the internet and other social media, that Ghanaian movies have been banned in Nigeria. The reports which had the caption, “Ghanaian Movies Banned In Nigeria?” indicated that, the once harmonious relationship between the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood and its counterpart, Ghana’s Ghallywood, is currently under threat as the movie marketers under the auspices of Film, Video Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (FVPMAN) had placed an embargo on Ghanaian films with effect from the end of this month.
According to the report, the decision became necessary following the position taken by their Ghanaian counterparts who had banned the distribution of Nigerian films in their country long time ago.

Reacting to this report, the Public Relation Officer of the Film Producers Association of Ghana said he was not aware of the reports but said if it was true, he would thank the almighty God for such a decision. He said the movie industry in Ghana is flooded with so many movies from Nigeria and this he explained is making the local producers loose much sales.

He continued that, if movies from Nigeria to Ghana and the ones from Ghana to Nigeria are banned, it would give the local producers the chance to market and make their movies popular here in Ghana. He revealed that, currently, Ghanaian movies do not sell because everybody wants to buy and watch something from Nigeria.

BLAY LEAK is yet to confirm whether Ghanaian movies will truly be banned in Nigeria and the benefits the two countries stand to derive from the said decision.

Credit:
Henry Diabene Asare