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Ghanaian actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist, John Dumelo has disclosed he has been appointed a tourism ambassador because of his love for tourism.

 

After news of his appointment went viral, social media platforms have been flooded with dissenting views on what necessitated the move. While some argued that it was politically motivated because if his affiliation to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), others opined he deserved it as he has been travelling across the globe and can sell the country better.

But in an interview on Hitz FM on Wednesday, John Dumelo mentioned that it was voluntary. According to him, he will not receive any gratifications for the appointment.

“The ministry decided to make me a tourism ambassador because of my love for tourism. I have been a tourism advocate for over five years. I will still continue going to tourist attractions in Ghana, put it on my social media and let people know of the wonderful places Ghana has. It’s strictly voluntary. The ministry is not paying me, neither am I getting anything from it,” he noted

Meanwhile some have sought to inquire if John Dumelo’s appointment means an earlier proposal by the ministry to make award-winning young actor, Abraham Attah a tourism ambassador will not be realised.

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New dancehall act, Ebony Reigns says she is not a fan of bras adding for the most part her ‘melons’ enjoy unrestricted movement only wearing the female undergarment occasionally when it’s prudent.

 

Likened to notable female dancehall artistes in Jamaica like Spice and Lady Saw, Ebony Reigns revealed her admiration for Nigerian music sensation Cynthia Morgan and Ghana’s Kaakie as great dancehall artistes who have paid their dues.

In an interview with Kwesi Dope of Spyder Lee Entertainment, Ebony also stated that female dancehall artistes must expose some skin in executing their craft.

 

Nominated for Unsung Artiste of the Year at this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), Ebony remains upbeat about securing a slot to perform on the awards night slated for May 7, 2016.

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All signs seem to point to the reinstatement of Sizzla Kalonji’s US visa, after a number of years. The fiery reggae superstar artiste is billed to headline a festival ‘Reggae On The River’ in the United States.

 

The singjay is scheduled to headline the four-day festival at the 32nd annual Reggae On The River festival between August 4-7 at French’s Camp, Garberville, California USA.

“Sizzla performing at Reggae on The River. Well that must mean seh him get back him visa,” said Mutabaruka on his talk show on Thursday.

Sizzla, whose real name is Miguel Collins, has not held a US visa or work permit since 2008 when it was revoked. The artiste is known for his controversial statements and harsh criticism of the homosexual community.

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50 Cent and Fat Joe‘s highly publicized feud, which began as a beef that ran parallel to Fif’s issues with Ja Rule, has long been dormant. In recent years, especially at the height of 50 Cent’s reunion of G-Unit, Fif was pressed about his relationship with Fat Joe, and he admitted that it carried on for far too long.

 

As recently as this past July, he and Joe were photographed together with music video director Eif Rivera, leading many people to believe they could be working together on a forthcoming collaboration.

Recently Fat Joe unleashed a new single, “All The Way Up,” featuring fellow Bronx rappersRemy Ma and French Montana, and 50 Cent took a break from curating awesome excuses for bankruptcy court to throw his support behind Joey Crack’s new jam. It isn’t a collaboration of any sort, but it’s clear proof that any lingering bad blood between Fif and Joe are no more, which is a great thing.

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Rumours of an amorous relationship between highlife act Bisa Kdei and songstress Becca seemed to have gone until Ghbase.com reported to spotted " Bisa Kdei in Becca’s car parked somewhere in the dark, kissing and caressing the beautiful damsel, Becca” during the launch of the former's second album, "Breakthrough" in Accra on December 18.

The Game and 50 Cent’s beef has seemingly been simmering down for the past couple of weeks. Eyebrows were initially raised with the Compton rapper and posted a photo with his former G-Unit cohort Lloyd Banks last month. Things continued to inch towards amicable relations on Friday when The Game – who was likely under the influence – took to Instagram to praise 50 Cent’s effen Vodka. And now, the two were spotted partying in the same club, peacefully and without incident.

Indeed Zichat Jonathan Kapio better known to music lovers simply as Kapio has not as yet scaled the music mountain but there is every indication that sooner rather later he shall claim a slice of the music pie.

For one who says he is music, a clear indication is given where the young man’s heart and mind is. For as Kapio puts it, this musical journey started a while back in Senior Secondary School but became serious when he turned professional 4 years ago while in Ghana to further his education.

“Am still pushing the Kapio brand so the recognition and the rewards can reflect in tangible ways but I am delighted with the positive vibes from both Ghana and Nigeria” he pointed out.

According to Kapio, he must single out pals Emmyli and Skinny Brizzy for dragging him to a studio to record his first tune explaining although he was good at writing lyrics for others to perform he lacked the courage to perform his own tunes till those two believed in his abilities, swayed him and since then gained the courage and the experience to hold his own musically.

A man of many parts, Kapio is pursuing further education at Sikkim Manipal University Ghana (SMU) undertaking the Business Administration course while doubling as a business man who trades in fashionable clothes and accessories.

The kaduna state born entertainer noted Ghana and Nigeria’s music landscape differs indicating that in Nigeria when an artiste secures a manager he caters for the feeding, accommodation and secures gigs for his artiste but his experience with Nana Fokzy of Out & About Entertainment has rather required he digs deep into his pockets to finance projects.

“Truly I need an executive producer with the financial muscle to cater for all other aspects of the business so I can concentrate on the core duty of generating popular tunes. In that regard I have parted ways with Out & About Entertainment” the onetime footballer stated.

The emerging entertainer mentioned MI and Ice Prince as pioneers who have paved the way for new entrants like himself to make music lovers proud.

According to Kapio he is putting in work to outdoor his first album in 2017 but videos of his ‘Fastlane’ tune ft Episode, ‘Hitting On Me’ and ‘Fiesta’ (Freestyle) are out for fans to groove with.

What stands out is Kapio’s videos. For one not yet acclaimed in Ghana nor Nigeria, Kapio’s videos are of such quality that watching his videos cannot be a bore. After all he secured the services of crack directors Prince Dovlo and Xbills Ebenezer for his visuals.

Already Kapio has managed to share the stage with the likes of Efya, J Ghartey, Okyeame Kwame and Flowking Stone sounding the alarm that things can only get better.

Kapio admires the work of Burna Boy, Mi Abaga, Wutang Clan and Kendrick Lamar. In Ghana it is Sarkodie and Dee Money for their brand, Efya for her vocals, Stonebwoy for his quality and Manifest for his deep lyrics and selling the Ghana brand.

On what his Ghanaian experience has been, the man whose got a keen sense of style opined: “The air in Ghana smells peaceful” adding he enjoys local dishes ‘waakye’, ‘okra soup and banku’ and absolutely loves the ‘Orijin’ beverage.

Kapio can be reached on Facebook: Kapio, Twitter: King Kapio, Instagram: King Kapio and YouTube: Official Kapio.

 

He could also be emailed via iamkapio@gmail.com and reached on cell line 0279587489.

British actor Idris Elba has claimed it will be the ''will of the nation'' if he plays James Bond. The 'Luther' actor has been heavily tipped to follow Daniel Craig in playing the iconic British spy, but he insists he has never had any contact with the team behind the franchise.

Rob Kardashian was treated to a belated family birthday meal to celebrate him turning 29 earlier this week. All of the Kardashian and Jenner family were there apart from Khloe Kardashian and his fiance Blac Chyna.

Gramps Morgan, a member of the Jamaican international reggae band, Morgan Heritage, has hinted that he would love to sign Ghanaian award winning dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy.

After 6 successful runs last year, Ghana’s epic musical theatre, ‘Wogbe Jeke: The Birth Of A Nation’, is set to return, revised and revitalized.

Wogbe Jeke is an exhilarating experience of music, dance and drama, that re-enacts the journey and settlement of major ethnic groups into the current borders of the country.

Diminutive actor, Yaw Dabo has indicated that movie making has been kind to him explaining although his mother was not supportive of his acting ambition she is now delighted with his strides.

Ghana’s number one DJ, DJ Black born Kwadwo Ampofo, has graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) with a Masters Degree in Media Management.

Broadening his horizon and perhaps sharpening his skills to tackle partisan politics, Ghanaian actor john Dumelo has been conferring with other African politicians, statesmen and other prominent individuals.

This time it was the Liberian vice president Joseph Boakai who hosted him.

 

Below is his Facebook post:

 

 

John Dumelo

on Friday

 

Fast rising actress, Ahuofe Patri, has expressed sadness over her strained relationship with her father.

In an interview with Radio G.I.J, the actress born Priscilla Opoku Agyeman disclosed that she was raised by her mother all her life and was abandoned by her father.

The Accra International Conference Centre served as venue for the 2016 edition of the Ghana DJ Awards. Deserving Dj's who had put in good work got rewarded on Friday March 18, 2016.

Upon her disclosure on the ‘Delay’ show that she indeed made love to Charles Mensah a.k.a Shatta Wale during their first date, wife of the entertainer Shatta Michy real name Diamond Michelle Gbagonah has answered critics who reckon she is a loose girl.

Dancehall king, Shatta Wale has bought his wife, Shatta Michy, a brand new customized Hyundai Sonata 2015 model estimated at $19,923.

The fact that Kanye West seems to have a pretty high opinion of himself is nothing new, but an Australian artist has memorialised it by painting a massive mural depicting Kanye West kissing Kayne West on the side of a wall in Sydney.

Afeni Shakur filed for divorce recently from her husband of 12 years, Gus Davis.

TMZ reports that Shakur, who is Tupac's mother, is fighting alimony and that the couple does not have a prenuptial agreement. She filed the divorce case in North Carolina where the court does not settle cases with a half-and-half split but analyzes each case to determine the best settlement for each couple.

Gramps Morgan, member of the international reggae band, Morgan Heritage, has  dismissed rumours that Stonebwoy paid Morgan Heritage to perform with them on their Strictly Root World Tour last November.

Actor Alex Kofi Adu, popularly called Agya Koo who in 2012 broke his17-year-old marriage with Madam Victoria Owusu-Mensah Adomako  is set to re-marry soon.

The movie ‘Bismark The Joke’ premiered at Silverbird Cinemas at the Accra and West Hills Mall on March 12 to some very good patronage.

Veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Omaboe has reportedly asked for prayers in her bid to get well after being indisposed for some time now.

Sarkodie real name Michael Owusu Addo has stated that he will continue to be a heavyweight in Ghana’s music industry till he retires.

Model and social media personality Amber Rose is tired of the double standard she believes exists from people who criticize her and Kim Kardashian while giving Beyonce a pass.

Ghanaian actress, Princess Shyngle few days ago shared pictures of herself in the hospital on her Instagram page, saying she was suffering from a kidney infection.

Music producer and songwriter, Akwaboah, has signed for the SarkCess Music record label. SarkCess Music made this announcement on the morning of Monday, March 14, on Twitter.

Conceived and powered by Deludge Entertainment and by the kind courtesy of +233, the Raggae Celebration Concert of live performances is coming off March 19, 2016 at the +233 Jazz Bar and Grill.

The concert will feature over 20 heavyweight singers and sinjays in the Raggae genre and will showcase all aspects of Raggae Music; from Nyabinghi, through Ska, Rock Steady, Roots, Lovers Rock, Fusion, tinges of Dancehall right up to Electronic variants.

Backed by the mighty 12 piece Big Hillz Band, the stage is surely going to be set ablaze from 7 pm right up to 2 am as the reggae fans would be treated to some awesome performances.

Organisers say ‘there will be no room for miming this and the feeling will be irie’

Patrons will remember that Deluge Entertainment in collaboration with Dr Henry Lartey and +233 promoted the Mutabaruka and Tony Rebel Show.

 

Amanda Acquah, wife of Black Stars midfielder Afriyie Acquah has rendered an unqualified apology to his ex-husband Kennedy Agyapong, who is popularly known as Kenpong, for releasing an audio recording in which she made disparaging remarks about him.