Gospel star Anita Afriyie sues MTN

Popular Kumasi-based gospel music star, Anita Afriyie, has sued telecommunication giant MTN over copyright breach of her intellectual property.

A source in the management team (DANKAY Records) of the gospel artiste, explained to MustaphaInusah.Com that MTN has been using the said gospel musician’s music for the past two years for caller-ring tone and on MTN play; without any formal notification, permission or consent from the management team.

The source further stated that many attempts by Anita’s team to reach out to officials at MTN have proved futile – as the latter keeps acting unconcerned about the issue.

Due to MTN’s unconcerned posture, management of the artist (Plaintive), who’s patience run out, had no option but to sue the Yellow branded telecommunication company (Defendants).

DANKAY Records have sued MTN and have also officially served the latter the writ suit number C12/36/16 on 12th February, 2016-- waiting for an appropriate response within eight days.
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Slick roads, accident lead to road closures on I-94

An accident and icy roads have created severe back-ups Wednesday morning in the area of Interstate-94, just east of Interstate-75.
The first is an accident on the eastbound side of Interstate-94 just east of Van Dyke Avenue that involves a school bus, a semi truck and an SUV. Drivers are being routed off at the Van Dyke exit.
Michigan State Police tells us the semi driver sustained some minor injuries, but no others have been reported. We're also told the semi truck and the SUV hit each other, causing the SUV to spin out land near the school bus. The school bus and the semi truck did not come into any contact with each other. No children were onboard at the time of the accident.
SkyFOX is over the accident scene and the video shows that other vehicles may have also been involved.
Drivers were also being routed off on the westbound side of I-94 at Mount Elliot for several hours due to ice build-up. That stretch of I-94 was reopened around 8:30 a.m. Gratiot Avenue is also severely congested as many were trying to get around the closure and may be backed up all the way to 8 Mile Road.
Other accidents have also been reported in the metro area. You can get a check of the traffic for your commute with our live traffic map here. Also, tune in to FOX 2 News on the 2s for the latest check of weather and traffic.

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Chiefs slam Okyeame Kwame

Hiplife artiste, Okyeame Kwame has disclosed that some chiefs upon hearing the news of his intention to change his name to ‘OK’ called him and asked that he makes no such mistake.
The ‘Small Small’ rapper had hinted he would change his name because the whites are unable to mention the ‘Okyeame’ properly.
According to him, inasmuch as the name ‘Okyeame’ which means linguist, has a positive impact on his personal life and music career, he is baffled with the fact that the whites ‘mess’ the pronunciation up.
“In November, we were running around Africa but wherever we go to they can’t say Okyeame and it breaks my heart. They are able to pronounce ‘Kwame’ but not the first name, ‘Okyeame’. Although I love my roots and I love the name, I do not want the name to be a barrier so maybe I will turn it into initials or take it off and just call myself ‘Kwame’ or keep ‘Rad Doctor’. For now I don’t know the name I’m going to use but we are still thinking about it,” he was quoted to have told Hitz FM.
We wondered if indeed it was in order for him to change his name for such a reason.
Well, speaking on Onua FM’s Total Entertainment on Wednesday, Okyeame Kwame backtracked saying, some chiefs were not enthused.
“I had a lot of calls and messages when the news broke. Some chiefs called me and registered their displeasure. They were like, ‘herh Okyeame Kwame, what are we hearing? You want to change your name? Stop that childish move’,” he told host, Christian Agyei.
The father of two stated that after hearing what the chiefs said, he “would rather go bald” than to change his name.
Okyeame Kwame added that even though he will not be officially known as ‘OK’, the name is part of his brand just like ‘rap doctor’.
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My speech wasn't great because I didn’t know I would win – Abraham Attah

Ghanaian movie star, Abraham Attah has explained that he gave a bad speech at the 2016 Independent Spirit Awards because he wasn’t expecting to win the award.
He explained he did not prepare an acceptance speech because he never thought he would be announced winner of the ‘Best Male Lead’ category.
The ‘Beast of No Nation’ star picked up the award at a colourful ceremony held on Saturday night, February 27 at Santa Monica Beach, United States of America.
Attah's acceptance speech has for the past few days generated a lot of controversy with Lexis Bill, host of Drive Time on Joy FM and MzGee, host of the Entertainment News apologising for repeating his ‘Thank you, Thank you’.
Abraham Attah, who played his debut role as Agu, in the movie alongside Idris Elba, reacting to the reports said most people did not know what he went through at the awards.
He explained in a post on Instagram that, “I know that some of the radio presenters in Ghana are saying I gave a bad speech at the independent spirit awards. They don't know what happen to me. I thought was not going to win so I decided not to write any speech down. I was so surprised when she mention my name. I didn't know what to say when I went up there.”
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'It is a joke gone wrong', KSM defends radio presenters

Kwaku Sintim-Misa aka KSM has defended radio presenters, Lexis Bill, Jay Foley and MzGee who mocked teen actor, Abraham Attah for his speech delivered at the recently held Independent Spirit Awards when he walked on stage to receive Best actor award.
The veteran comedian in an interview with Christian Agyei Frimpong on Accra-based Onua FM opined that “it was a joke gone wrong”.
To him, he sees nothing wrong with what the three radio presenters said about the actor so he finds it worrying to see Ghanaians toast them on social media.
“Honestly, with what I listened, I don’t think I can base on that to say the radio presenters hate the actor because what I’ve read on social media suggests that they hate the boy.
I think it is a joke gone wrong. Every joke is based on timing. There is noting you can joke about but everything is based on the timing that has made the joke gone wrong. This is the day the young chap has received an extremely important award so this is the time we all rally around him. Even if his oral presentation was wrong somewhere along the line, this is not the time for jokes on it.
All I will say is, it is a joke gone wrong but I won’t term them as haters because the boy’s delivery can go under any joke but the timing is what matters. I can jokingly comment about this some months after and we will all laugh.”
The satirist and show host agreed with movie producer Leila Djansi who has suggested that the ‘Beasts Of No Nation’ actor should be relocated to America because “his career cannot be sustained in Ghana”.
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Five killed, 20 injured in Mombasa-Nairobi Highway accident

Five people were killed and 20 injured on Wednesday when a truck crashed into a bus near Salama area along Mombasa-Nairobi Highway.
The truck was overtaking when it hit the Chania bus, St John Ambulance Communications manager Fred Majiwa told the Star on phone.

Majiwa said the bus veered off the road and overturned killing the five in the 1am accident. He said those injured were taken to Sultan Hamud hospital.
More accidents have been recorded since the New Year when the NTSA reported that 32 more people had died , bringing the number since Christmas to 58.

Director general Francis Meja said the higher number of accidents resulted from the rush as school and work resumed.
In the same period in 2015, 48 people died in accidents while 40 suffered serious injuries and 39 minor injuries.

The National Transport and Safety Authority said the number of road crashes had increased by 4.6 per cent in a year. The figure stood at 2,949 on December 21 compared to 2,819 in 2014.

Most accidents resulted from drunk-driving and speeding.
It is estimated that crashes cause a loss of 5.6 per cent of the national GDP. The high population, increase in the number of vehicles and the improved road networks increases the risks.

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Woman killed in early-morning accident at Hougang

The accident involved a van and the 53-year-old pedestrian, according to SCDF. The male driver has been arrested, say police. A fatal accident took place at the junction of Hougang Street 52 and Avenue 8 on Wednesday morning (Mar 2).

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the accident at 4.56am and dispatched an ambulance to the scene.
According to SCDF, the accident involved a van and a 53-year-old female pedestrian. Upon arrival, paramedics pronounced the victim dead.
Police also told Channel NewsAsia that the driver was a 54-year-old male, and he was subsequently arrested for causing death by negligence. Investigations are ongoing, they added.

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Nigeria's Omotola Jalade meets Beyonce's parent

Nollywood’s most talented, Omotola Jalade – Ekeinde, was spotted on 26th February, at the 5th Gospel Goes to Hollywood Luncheon held in Los Angeles.

Real Omosexy as her fans call her looked quite glamorous as she posed with Beyonce’s mum, Tina Knowles and her husband, Richard Lawson.

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model of an Ondo descent from Lagos, Nigeria.

Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, the leading actress has appeared in 300 films, selling millions of video copies.

After receiving numerous high-profile awards, launching a music career, and amassing an enviable fan base, the press has revered the Screen Nation 'Best Actress' as The "African Magic".

She is the first African celebrity to receive over 1 million likes on her Facebook page.

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Blakk Rasta appointed tourism ambassador for Zimbabwe

Outspoken Ghanaian radio personality and reggae artiste, Blakk Rasta, has been named a tourism ambassador for Zimbabwe at the country’s Ministry of Tourism in Harare.

Blakk Rasta, whose real name is Abubakar Ahmed, took to Facebook to make this announcement in a post that read, “To Jahaviah be the glory, I have just been made tourism ambassador for Zimbabwe…”

This honor was conferred on him by Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, who celebrated his 92nd birthday over the weekend.

Blakk Rasta was one of the guests who performed at the latest edition of the Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) on February 25, and he also featured alongside some of Zimbabwe’s biggest artistes in a concert dubbed “Well Done Bob” in honor of Robert Mugabe.

The reggae artiste also took time off performing to visit Zimbabwe’s Heroes Acre, where national heroes and heroines are buried to pay homage to late Amai Sally Mugabe, the Ghanaian wife of President Robert Mugabe.

Back home, Blakk Rasta has been nominated for Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs) for Reggae/Dancehall song of the year for his song, ‘Serwaa Akoto’ and also Reggae/Dancehall artiste of the year.
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Kakai, Telemo, Mansa, Ekiki mi and others up for DJ Song of the year

Weeks after releasing the list of nominees for this year’s edition of the Ghana DJ Awards, organizers of the awards have released a list of songs for the DJs Song of the Year category.

Quite a tough one to pick from, Bisa KDei, Wisa Greid, Gasmilla, Shatta Wale, VVIP, Atom, Quams N Flava and Stonebwoy make the category.

Despite what many have describe as a snub in other awards, Gasmilla’s Telemo and Bisa KDei’s Mansa make the list.

Below are the list of nominees for the category. Who is your pick?

Telemo – Gasmilla

Kakai – Shatta Wale

Go Higher – Stonebwoy

Mansa – Bisa Kdei

Wo Nane No – Quams N Flava

Yewo Krom – Atom

Skolom – VVIP

Ekiiki Mi – Wisa Greid


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10 Month Old Awurabena's New Dance to Shatta Wale's Kakai

Man arrested for saying Mahama will collapse on Independence day

A 33-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly making a statement that President John Dramani Mahama will fall during this year’s Independence Day parade.
The suspect, Kwame Gyebi was alleged to have made that comment at a drinking bar at Dzorwulu, in Accra and was reported to the police by witnesses.
According to a highly-placed source at the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), Gyebi was said to have boasted he knew what he was referring to and dared anyone to mark his words.
“People who overheard him reported him to the Airport Police who later handed him over to us.
He occasionally referred to the President as “John” while speaking,” the source said.
Investigations ongoing
According to the BNI source, its unit was currently investigating the motive of Gyebi.
“We are also running a few security checks because of the security implications of the suspect’s statement.
We cannot take anything for granted,” the BNI source noted.
The Parade
This year’s Independence Day parade will be organised at the Independence Square on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
The President, ministers of state, personnel of the security services, school children, members of the diplomatic corps, trade unions and the general public are expected to be present at the ceremony.
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Peace Hyde wins best African Broadcaster of the Year

Ghana’s Peace Hyde has once again put Ghana on the map by winning the African Broadcaster of the year award in the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards 2016.

Peace recently made history by becoming the first Ghanaian to secure the coveted position of Forbes Africa Correspondent, a role which sees her representing the West African region for the prestigious leading business magazine.

By Far, the most hotly contested category in the award show was the African Broadcaster of the Year female people’s choice category, which saw Ghana’s Peace Hyde emerging as the winner.

The Forbes Africa Correspondent and Media Personality won against heavyweights like South Africa’s Bonang Matheba, Nigeria’s Dolapo Oni and Stephanie Coker.

Peace Hyde is also the recipient of the Young CEO Global Leader award and voted as one of the top 50 most influential people in Ghana.

She has also been recently nominated for International Business Woman of the Year and Business Woman of the year categories in the Women 4 Africa award-taking place in May this year in London.
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2016 VGMAs: Shatta Wale and Samini Snub, what about Dawuni?

This particular category looks dry, deserted, witted and calling for some decorations. Apparently, the Grammy nominee, Rocky DAWUNI, didnt make enough impact in his home country.

Reggae/Dancehall Song Of The Year
1. Blakk Rasta – Serwaa Akoto
2. De Voice – It’s So Crazy
3. MzVee – Hold Me Now
4. Stonebwoy – Go Higher
5. AK Songstress – Holiday
6. Jupitar – Fire feat. Sarkodie

Rocky Dawuni, earning a Reggae nod at the Grammys did not match up in his country. Samini, his, protegee, to an extent, was not even nominated.

Dear VGMA Board, could you not consider even a Grammy Nominee at the least? He is bigger than anything yall imagined for Christ sake. At the least his protegee should have had the nod for his work on Breaking News.
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The Oscars’ stage doesn’t make me nervous – Abraham Attah

Abraham Attah is one of the personalities who will be making history on the 88th Oscars’ stage as first-time award presenters.

He told E! Entertainment’s Ryan Seacrest when he appeared on the red carpet that he was not nervous to mount the big stage.

“Yeah, it’s pretty crazy because I didn’t imagine that this is how huge it is going to be at the Oscars and this is my first time too. No I am not nervous …the first time I came to Hollywood I got nervous but now I’m not,” he said.

He also spoke to Ryan about how he was discovered by the producers of Beats of No Nation while he was playing soccer with his friends.

According to him, when they first approached him, he thought it was for football but it later turned out to be for a movie.

The young actor announced Toms Shoes brand he was wearing at the Academy Awards was specially made for him.

The company, he announced will also be donating 10,000 pairs of shoes on the actor’s behalf to needy children in his home country of Ghana.
Credit: Ghana Vibes