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Muslim Miss Universe contestant refused to wear bikini

Mana Jama put her chances of winning the competition on life support after announcing that she wouldn’t be competing in the swimsuit portion of the pageant if she had to wear a bikini because it goes against her religious beliefs.

In discussing her decision with Metro UK, Jama says, “I wouldn’t wear a bikini to the beach, so I’m not going to wear one in a competition to score points.” After she discussed her decision with the heads of the event, they decided that she’d be allowed to cover up if she so chose.

Welp, she did and in doing so, became the first ever woman to wear a kaftan during the bikini portion of a pageant. And she pulled it off stunningly. Alongside her clothing, Jama wore a beautiful choker and hoop earrings.

After her runway performance she took to Instagram and further explained why she decided to take a stand for something she believed in.

“This moment has proved that I am capable of almost anything I set my mind to and limitations is a status waiting to be changed,” she captioned under a pic of her modeling in the competition. “I thank everyone who stood beside me and believed in my vision.”

 

It’ll be interesting to see the sort of precedent this will set in all beauty pageants across the world. Maybe it’ll give other women the extra courage they need to take a stand in their own way.

Check out Mana Jama about her decision to wear a kaftan during the bikini portion of Miss Universe Great Britain below.

Source: bet.com

Photos: Rashida Black Beauty; video leaked.

Fans of Rashida Black Beauty woke up to news of her naked video circulating on social media. We cannot tell whether the video was leaked by Rashida Black Beauty herself or someone she sent the ungodly naked video to.

Commend us for sex scenes in movies- Tracy Boakye

Actress Tracy Boakye who has earned a heavy load of insults and criticisms for a sex scene in her movie Devil Between My Legs ever since it premiered in April this year believes she deserves praise instead.

Obrafour, Ebony to trill fans at Ghana Music Awards UK

Obrafour has been invited to perform at the second edition of the Ghana Music Awards UK slated for September 9 at the Splash Gaumont Palace, formerly Dominion Centre, 9 Broadway Woodgreen, London N22 6DS.

Fans celebrate Sarkodie on his birthday

Well wishes have been pouring in on social media from fans of the most celebrated hip hop artiste in Ghana, Sarkodie, known in real life as Michael Owusu Addo who is celebrating his birthday today.

Creativity drives my music-M.anifest

Ghanaian rapper Manifest believes processing what he sees, feels, conversations, experiences and connecting it with his mind and spirit make his music unique, and stands out of from the rest.

I feel Castro is no more-Asamoah Gyan

Black Stars Striker, Asamoah Gyan, has disclosed that he strongly believes that his music compatriot Theophilus Tagoe popularly aka Castro has passed on.

The Striker made the revelation on the Delay show on GhOne TV,  as he narrated what transpired when Castro got missing while on holiday Ada.

"For me I was there and for I what have observed I can strongly say Castro is no more but his body has not been found so we can't conclude".

On 6 July 2014, Castro and Miss Janet Bandu were reported to have drowned following a jet ski accident in Ada Estuary while on holiday with the Gyan brothers.

People presume that he is alive, the jet ski involved in the accident was recovered but 3 years down the line Theophilus Tagoe has not been found.

The pair together made hits songs like African girls, Odo Pa among others.

Lil Win sacks wife for cheating?

Despite the recent upsurge in his popularity especially for his exploits as a musician, all seem not to be well in the household of Kumawood actor, Kwadwo Nkansah, commonly referred to as Lil Win.

The 50 films kids should see before they're 11

What have these films got in common - The Lion King, Annie, Toy Story, E.T., Paddington and Frozen?

Well, they've all been chosen as 50 of the films children should watch before they turn 11.

Film industry experts picked the movies which most benefit a child's development and creativity.

Sarkodie's troubles deepen over “Jennifer Lomotey” lyrics

The troubles of popular Hiplife musician, Sarkodie, over allegations he insulted Krobo girls in the song, Jennifer Lomotey seems  far from over, as he has been threatened with a court action.

The artist has received backlash for a line in the song which claims Okomfo Anokye, a legendary priest in Ashanti folklore, cursed a certain Krobo lady with promiscuity and that explains why public perception women from that tribe are promiscuous:  “A noble Krobo lady with beads around her waist who has been cursed by Okomfo Anokye with promiscuity.”

Many deemed this as stereotypical, discriminatory and demeaning to the people of Krobo. He has since apologized, stressing the line in the song is a joke and wouldn’t offend the people from the tribe. He said the mother of his daughter is also Krobo. 

But his explanation has not gone down well with some groups from the town who say the multi award winning artist will pay for his sins.  The Krobo Heritage and Advocacy Group, for example, has filed a writ at the court accusing the rapper of giving credence to a myth which denigrate a noble group

“This [lyric] is founded on a myth and in this case, this myth is created to cast aspersions on the Krobo people. They are therefore prejudiced and discriminatory, contrary to Article 17(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana which provides that “[a] person shall not be discriminated against on grounds of […] ethnic origin [...]”.

Lawyer for the group  Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua says  Sarkodie must among others pay an amount of GH¢2,000,000 to the people of Krobo or in default face them in court.

Mr. Appiagyei-Atua is seeking the following reliefs on behalf of the group:

  1. Issue an immediate order to the relevant media houses asking them to halt playing the “Jennifer Lomotey” song on their airwaves;
  2. Expunge or cause to be expunged the portion of the lyrics which my clients find offensive and defamatory or completely ban the use of that song from the airwaves;
  3. Expunge or cause to be expunged all audio and video clips of the song which are found on various social media platforms that are registered in your name;
  4. Write an unreserved apology to the Chiefs and people of the Krobo Traditional Area, including a statement to the effect that such an offensive act will not be repeated against the Krobo people;
  5. Make a statement to the general public advising them to desist from transferring or sharing the song which contains the offensive lyrics with anybody else; and,
  6. For denting the image of the Krobo people and dragging their hard earned reputation in the mud, pay a compensation of two million Ghana cedis (GHS2, 000,000) to the Krobo people.

Producer of the song David Kojo Kyei (aka Kaywa) has confirmed receiving a service from the lawyer on behalf of the group

Castro's disappearance having an effect on my music life-Asamoah Gyan

Footballer cum musician Asamoah Gyan says the disappearance of his compatriot and hip life artiste, Theophilus Tagoe, popularly known as Castro is having a negative effect on his music life.

The prolific striker in an interview with Accra based radio station Hot FM revealed that, his urge to do music is gradually dying ever since Castro strangely disappeared in Ada.

" Ever since Castro disappeared, I have been a bit dull and the urge to do music is not reallly there because am slowing loosing love for music.

"I have songs I did with him before he disappeared and I am looking at releasing them at the right time." He added.

The pair together released hit songs like 2014 high life song of the year "Odo Pa", African girls and Do the dance.

On 6 July 2014, Castro and Janet Bandu were reported to have drowned following a jet ski accident in the Ada Estuary while on holiday with the Asamoah Gyan.

People presume that he is alive, the jet ski involved in the accident was recovered 4 months later but their bodies have not been recovered.