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50 Cent’s Manager PASSES AWAY - RIP

Chris & Diddy

We are sad to report that 50 Cent manager Chris Lighty passed away earlier yesterday (August 30th, 2012) at the age of 44. In respect of his family, we’re withholding any details surrounding his death until they release a formal statement.

Chris is known in the industry as being one of the most INNOVATIVE business people hip hop has ever known. He’s credited for putting together the Vitamin Water deal that brought Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson in excess of $50 MILLION.

Lighty is well known in the music industry due to the celebrities he manages, including 50 Cent, Diddy and Mariah Carey.

Musicians flocked to twitter to pay tribute. 

Ice T wrote: 'Wow! > RT @clighty: Rest in peace to my main man The Grand Incredible Dj Scott La Rock. I am still Criminal Minded. 8/27/87'

'R.I.P. Chris Lighty,' posted Fat Joe on his Twitter account. 'That man saved my life.'

Russell Simmons wrote on Twitter: 'RIP Chris Lighty. Today, we lost a hip-hop hero and one of its greatest architects.'

Justin Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun wrote: 'hard to believe it is true but RIP to my friend Chris Lighty. gone too soon.'

Rihanna tweeted: 'Rest peacefully Chris Lighty, my prayers go out to family and loved ones! Dear God please have mercy (sic)'

HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. REST IN PEACE !!!

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Bro Philemon On A Gospel Mission

Bro Philemon

Bro Philemon's music delivers the Word of God into your spirit, quenches your thirst in your journey through the desert, 'leads men to worship', bringing them to the tabernacle of the Holiest of Hollies, keeps dancing off your worries, whiles praising God for whatever situation you are in. This can all be experienced when you listen to the sounds of Bro Philemon.

Bro. Philemon (Ishmael Philemon Ackon) is a Christian, song writer, singer and composer who was born in Kumasi but currently domiciled in China, however Bro. Philemon resides in Takoradi whenever he is in Ghana His main aim of Being in the Gospel Music Industry is to impact lives with the Word of God and the son Jesus Christ through this soul inspiring music.

Bro Philemon who has always been driven with passion in every area of his life; being a husband, a father, performer, song-writer and producer, businessman or CEO of P&D MPC HK CO. LTD (based in Hong Kong) as well as Philemon’s Supply Management SZ Co. Ltd (based in Shenzhen, China). He's as committed today as he is, being the new face in the Ghanaian gospel music industry.

Growing up in the Manse, Bro. Philemon had so many influences through church music and had the support of his parents; Mrs. Beatrice Ivy Ackon and the late Rev Emmanuel Eddie E Ackon of the Methodist Church Ghana.

Bro. Philemon showed interest in Christian music to help draw people closer to God and inspire lives. His songs enriches the core values of our Christian lives, life without music they say is like a journey through the lonely desert, what more can you ask for listening to music filled with the word of God from Bro. Philemon's M'asan Aba album?

The former Saint John’s Secondary School student said he has embarked on a crusade that would make a difference in the lives of many vulnerable young people.

The University Of Ghana graduate also holds music certificate from the University of Education, Winneba aside his Bachelor’s degree in fine Arts where he majored in Theater Management.

And if Bro Philemon’s new album timely titled '”M'asan Aba” is truly the gateway to Heaven, then the Ghanaian-China-based gospel songbird has struck the right code that could save many a lost soul.

Released under the reputable Ai-Phil Muzik GH, Bro Philemon's album is also full of some intriguing collaborations from Morris Babyface, George Spartz, Alexandra, OJ and Senam that make the whole project a resounding music cross-over.

But it is not all only these collaborations that make Bro Philemon's album a stunning universal success on the market because even his other songs such as 'Mo Bo Wo Dzin', 'I Am Thirsty', 'Ohen A Oreba' and 'Jesus Wo M'afa'.

After listening to his whole album, you will be marveled and raved at Bro Philemon’s duet with Morris Babyface on the 'Mo Bo Wo Dzin' .

To Bro Philemon, his family, wife and daughter were not just an inspiration but in his own words “a true all-weather friends whom he shall always live to love and cherish when it comes to his music life”.

Having traveled near and far to such countries as the China, Hong Kong, Macau, Egypt, Dubai, Ethiopia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Thailand and Philippines; he desires to embark on a mission to edify the word of God to proclaim Jesus’ humility and sincerity to mankind.

In one of his rare press interviews from his base at the Shenzhen, Guangdong in China, where he is a worshiper at the Shekou International Fellowship, Bro Philemon said he hopes to fulfill the scripture of Jesus Christ of that of spreading the Good News to all nations.

Bro Philemon maiden album is also heartfelt dedication to his late father who has passed away.

Omotola Asked Hollywood Film Makers To Visit Africa For Great Stories

Omotola

Award winning Nollywood actress Omotola Ekeinde has asked Hollywood film makers to visit Africa to discover great stories.

The actress, who is in Jamaica on business as well as to film segments of her television reality series, The Real Omotola, said Hollywood is now resorting to killing children. Her charge follows the creation of the film Hunger Games.

"I can't believe someone allowed that to be made. Hollywood needs to find Africa. Yes, they are superior in terms of financing and technology but for great stories they need to come to us," she said.

Nigeria films are popular in Jamaica and Omotola (or Omosexy as she is known to her fans) has ratcheted up an impressive ‘filmography’. She is listed as one of the most successful actresses to come out of Nollywood.

Omotola explained that acting was never on the cards for her earlier on, as the profession was once frowned upon in Nigeria.

In fact, she really wanted to be a singer. But at age 16, a modeling audition made her turn to acting.

Omotola said what the Jamaicans need to emulate Nollywood for is "Passion."

"The truth is having been there from the start I know what it's like with a few people just doing what they loved, and believing that nothing was impossible. So just get going" she advised.

She also stated that it is hard to track how much is being expended on Nollywood annually. "We have had to deal with a lot of issues including piracy as well as the fact that previously a lot of our films went straight to home video."

Omotola continued, "There is now a change, with the help of technology we are able to produce for cinema. With this, we will better be able to track overall earnings.

Davido donates N1million to breast cancer patient

Davido

David 'Davido' Adeleke has made a donation of one million Naira (about GHc12,000) to save Idiagbonya Osarere Debby, a medical technician suffering from 4th grade invasive ductal carcinoma cancer of the breast.

Debby needs about six million Naira for a surgery to remove a fast spreading cancer on her left breast, believed to be also moving to her right breast and neck, with reports that she has only a month to live if the surgery is not done.

According to Nigeriafilms.com, a source said Davido, the Dami Duro hit singer, called Debby Monday to make his intention to give the money known. He is believed to have also visited her.

Sources close to the medical technician said preceding Davido’s declaration; Debby had received about 85,000 Naira from benevolent persons for the surgery.

Kwadwo Nkansah Liwin Is No Threat - Kwaku Manu

Kwake Manu

A grapevine information to us by one top Kumasi- based movie producer and director has it that movie producers in Kumasi are trying to sabotage Kwaku Manu just like they tried doing to Agya Koo. The reason adduced for the supposed sabotage was that Kwake Manu has been involved in money issues with movie producer Paul Gee.
In a separate interview with kwaku manu on the issue, he stated that he doesn’t have any problem with Paul Gee nor other Kumasi producer.

“If you are a fun of Paul Gee’s movies you will realize he always uses Agya Koo for his movies, so the fact that I am not working with him doesn’t mean we have problems. Also anyone who say’s producers are not employing me just doesn’t know what they are talking about because I have lots of jobs on my desk” he whispered.

He added that, he has also heard people spreading rumors that his fee has decreased, but rather thought it was a figment of their imagination.

“If I want to increase my fee today. I will but you need to look at the system you are in to price the producers according to what they can pay. You don’t have to price them an amount because your friends are pricing big amount” he added.

Talking about his relationship with Lil wayne, he responded that they are very good pals and his impact as an artiste helped Lil wayne to reach where he is now.

“I believe in competition and we having more new faces in the movie industry so the industry can get more attention. My collaboration with Lil wayne has resulted in getting more jobs for him. So if anyone says that the existence of Lil wayne is the reason why I am not getting jobs, it’s a big lie” he said.

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Davido Drops Out of Dbanj’s UK Show, Releases Statement

Davido

Fast Rising Nigeria Musician, Davido has pulled out of Dbanj’s August 27th UK show. He issued this statement yesterday:

TO ALL MY FANS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (UK), WHO I VERY MUCH APPRECIATE,

I regret to let you know that I will not be performing along side my most respected big brother and friend D’BANJ at the scheduled show of August 27, 2012 in London.

I am both a Nigerian citizen, as well as an American citizen, I carry both the Nigerian 

and the American passports. As an American citizen, I do not require a visa to enter the United Kingdom, however I require a work permit in the UK for any paid performance such as the scheduled August 27, 2012 in London, that is the law in the United Kingdom. I applied for a work permit at the British Embassy in Abuja/Lagos but unfortunately up till the close of business on Friday August 24, 2012 I was unable to obtain a work permit, as a result I have to cancel my performance and my trip to the United Kingdom altogether. I apologize for the inconvenience and the disappointment, but be rest assured that I will make it up to you all on a future date. You will agree with me that it is better to be law abiding at all times and in every jurisdictions. Finally, please go out en mass to support the Koko Master (D’BANJ) and have a wonderful night on August 27, 2012.

Warm Regards

David Adedeji Adeleke aka DAVIDO

Most music lyrics these days do not make sense - T-Blaze

T-Blaze

Hip-life artiste T-Blaze known for the hit song, 'Feelin No Ye Deep' has said the lyrics of songs being produced these days do not make sense.

Speaking to Hitz Entertainment News, T-Blaze indicated that the focus of these songs has shifted from the lyrical content of the song, which used to be the norm in the late 1990s, to just the beat.

He noted that, unlike the 1990s where they focused on the lyrics and the rhymes, “the tempo [now] has gone up and basically it’s not about the lyrics but just the beat and how danceable the track is.”
According to him, songs like Secretary and Feeling No Ye Deep, one could easily explain the subject matter in the song but these days it is not like that anymore.

T-Blaze lamented that, the trend is worrying because an artiste cannot really say much in a song: “the song is so fast you can’t really put the lyrical content in the song, you just have to keep on rhyming.”

T-Blaze will perform alongside other renowned hip-life artistes, including Akatakyie and TH 4 Kwaages, on September 21 at Empire Entertainment’s Back In Da Day Concert.

Cecilia Marfo To Host Thanks Giving And Worship Service

Cecilia Marfo

Female gospel musician Cecilia Marfo whose songs have spiritually affected many souls positively is preparing to hold a mega thanks giving and worship service come September 2^nd 2012.

The Cecilia Marfo thanksgiving and worship service will be held at Liberty Assemblies of God Church near Frytol Lapaz. The program according to Cecilia Marfo, is to show appreciation to God by thanking Him and all her fans who have supported her ministry all this while especially the media, Christians and non Christians who like her songs.

Cecilia Marfo has invited a lot of colleague gospel musicians and some personalities to this forthcoming service. ”The Lord has done a lot for me and I need to thank Him for all He has done for me and my family all this while. A time came when I was very far from human beings. I was totally neglected, dejected, out casted and ignored by people around me. If it hadn’t been the Grace of God, where will I have been by now? All my prayers have been praises and worship unto the Lord. People may not understand me when I sing and cry. Where God took me from is very far so He deserves my thanks and worship  each and everyday.”

This program will be an annual program as long as Cecilia Marfo remains as a music artiste. ”I am using this platform to invite all my fans, lovers, Christians and non Christians who call me everyday to testify about what my songs have done in their lives to come and join me sing praises and thanks unto the Lord. No one should miss this program because; the presence of God will reach anybody who gets under the roof of Assemblies of God Church,” she said.

Many colleague musicians have been invited to come and support me to thank and worship God the Almighty on the said date. We are seeing the likes of Elder Kwasi Mireku, Nacy, Cindy Thompson, Minister OJ, Gifty Osei, DSP Kofi Sarpong, Jack Alolome, Opiesie Esther, Ernest Opuku, Stella Seal, Sammy Baah, Kofy, Francis Amoh, Nhyira Ba. Assemblies of God singing Group and many more.
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I Will Never Marry Again, Nigerian Singer “9ICE” Proclaims

9ICE

Popular singer Abolore Akande Adigun otherwise known as 9ice, recently revealed he has no plans of marrying again after he separated from his wife, Toni Payne, in 2010.

The former ‘Coded Tunes’ artiste revealed this on a popular TV programme, Teju Babyface show , in Nigeria, where he was a guest.

When asked about his marriage plans, 9ice declared that he would not marry again after his first marriage with Toni Payne reportedly crashed.

He was asked, “Will you marry again?” 9ice simply answered, “No.”

Speaking on life after separation from his wife, the ‘ Gongo Aso’ crooner told Teju that, “I am okay, I have gotten over it. For me right now, I think it is a past thing. I have moved on and I am enjoying my life.”

In July 2008, 9ice married Toni Payne after the two reportedly met through a mutual friend, Ruggedman.

In 2010, 9ice announced his separation from his wife. Soon after, there were speculations that his marriage crashed due to alleged infidelity.

It was also speculated that his controversial song ‘Once Bitten’ was directed at Toni Payne’s perceived romance with Ruggedman.

9ice’s career has not been at the high side lately.

In April 2012, he relieved Dehinde Fajana’s of his role as his manager.

T.B Joshua Saved Me From Smoking – Tonto Dikeh

Tonto Dikeh

Award-winning actor cum producer Van Vicker has postponed the shoot of his Nollywood actress Tonto Dike, 27, who most of the time is in the news for the wrong reasons recently showed a generous side of her that should ordinarily get her in our good books but that is not the bone of contention now.

 

Tonto who is known to be a rabid smoker that burns more smoke than a chimney, recently revealed how controversial prophet, T.B Joshua saved her from the bad habit of smoking; something she has allegedly been doing from the tender age of 12.

According to her, “I didn’t quit smoking by myself. I was watching a program on TV with Prophet T.B. Joshua and he was laying hands on people and praying for them. I love to watch his programs on Emmanuel TV. When he was praying, he said, ‘Lay your hands on the TV’ and I just laid my hands that day. I actually needed something else from God, not to quit smoking because I loved smoking! However, after praying I sat back and I think I slept off.”

 

Going further, she said, “When I woke up, I took a stick of cigarette and I felt crazy. I couldn’t even imagine that I took it up to smoke in the first place. It felt like poison!”

Van Vicker Halts Movie Shoot Over Injury

Van Vicker

Award-winning actor cum producer Van Vicker has postponed the shoot of his upcoming action film titled ‘Lost’, due to a leg injury.

Van got hurt whilst rehearsing for a stunt for the film which has been scripted to come out with a lot action-packed scenes.

It is yet to be substantiated what really transpired while rehearsing but sources close to him said Van was supposed to go on set this month as everything was ready to start shooting. But he couldn’t because his leg injury hadn’t healed.

“Van really wanted to cause some stir with this upcoming movie, that is why he putting in much effort.

“He wants things to be done for real, hence his reason for the choreographed fight thing.

The production has been postponed until September by which time he would have recovered.

He also has travels to do in some days,” the source said.

Van has since last month been spotted limping at programmes