Kwaw Kese explains why he named latest album, “Forever”

Fante rapper, Kwaw Kese has stated that his latest and sixth album, “Forever” is dedicated to his late manager, Fennec Okyere.
Kwaw Kese in an interview on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, Wednesday, said he decided to name the album ‘Forever’ because he believes the legacy of Fennec, who was his friend and manager for a long time, will live forever.
“The album has songs we did from 2012 to date. We selected twenty from the lot for the fans. The album is the biggest album to come out of Ghana for a long time. It’s historic. I chose ‘Forever’ because I feel we have been in the game for a long time and that means we are not quitting. Also, the album is dedicated to my late manager, Fennec Okyere which means Fennec’s legacy will live forever,” he told host, KMJ.
It would be recalled that Kwaw Kese in an interview with Graphic Showbiz indicated that he was still grappling with the loss and was having an emotional difficulty over a decision to replace the late Fennec, who was his manager for a long time.
“I want to use this opportunity to emphasise that, I have not replaced Fennec Okyere. He is irreplaceable; neither do I have plans of getting a permanent manager now. I am still mourning my brother and friend. When I make up my mind on which path to take, I will let my fans know, but right now, I am not looking or scouting for a manager,” he had said.
Fennec Okyere, was found dead at his Manet Gardens residence on March 13, 2014. Reports suggest that he was stabbed by some unknown assailant(s).
The album signing comes off on March 12 at Silverbird Cinema Foyer, Weija at 11am.
Credit: Hitz news

Kwaku Manu names new baby after Prophet Kobi

Celebrated Kumawood actor, Kwaku Manu, whose wife gave birth to bouncing baby boy last week, has exclusively disclosed to the media that he will be naming the child after his trusted prophet Leader and Founder of Glorious Waves Church International Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi.
According to Kwaku Manu, his decision actually confirms the saying that "one attracts whatever he or she respects" --- because, he has always been saying that he will name his child after the prophet.
"I've been hearing of him but I've not had any close encounter with him until recently. I'm proud to disclose that I will name my son after him. I've also told my wife about it. "
The 'I'm Love You' comic actor also added that he will be meeting the said prophet soon to make his intentions officially welcomed by the prophet.
Asked if his wife did not raise any objection when he told her about his decision, he said the wife gladly welcomed his decision as the head of the family. "She agreed based on the reason I gave her. I have 4 kids now -- 2 boys, 2 girls. I'm done."

Full list of winners, Africa Magic Vewers Choice Awads 2016

The AMVCA is appreciated by the continent’s biggest players. Organizers maintain the scheme will endeavour to cultivate and inspire new talent within the various Pan African industries through its development programme. Content and technical Master Classes took place prior to the awards.

Ghana’s Patrick Asante of House of Eccentric lost out on the award for Best Costume Design for the Juliet-Asante-directed ‘Silverrain’ while Nana Mensah also lost in the Best Actress (Comedy) category. Juliet Asante missed out on winning the Best Movie in West Africa as well as the overall Best Movie award, which went to Stephanie Linus’ ‘Dry’.

Ghana’s nominated duo of Majid Michel and Van Vicker in the Best Actor (Drama) were beaten to it by Daniel K. Daniel for the movie ‘A Soldier’s Story’.

This year’s ceremony was hosted by South African beauty Minenhle Dlamini and IK Osakioduwa.

FULL LIST OF WINNERS HERE
Best Art Director – Frank Raja Arase for “The Refugees”
Best TV Series – Ariyike Oladipo for “Daddy’s Girls”
Best Makeup Artist– Louiza Calore for “Ayanda”
Best Short Film – Oluseyi Amuwa for “A Day With Death”
Best Writer – Trish Malone for “Ayanda”
Best Lighting – Stanley Ohikuare for “Common Man”
Best Cinematography – Paul Michaelson for “Tell Me Sweet Something”
Best Sound Editor – Marquez Jose Guillermo for “Dry”
Best Picture Editor – Shirley Frimpong-Manso for “Rebecca”
Best Costume Design – Uche Nancy for “Dry”
Best Local Language (Swahili) – Single Mtambalike for “Kitendawali”
Best Local Language (Hausa) – Salisu Balarabe for “Dadin Kowa”
Best Local Language (Yoruba) – Abiodun Jomoh & Jumoke Odetola for “Binta Ofege”
Best Local Language (Igbo) – Paul Igwe for “Usekwu Igbo”
Best Documentary – Remi Vaughan Richards for “Faaji Agba”
Best Supporting Actor – Sambassa Nseribe for “A Soldier’s Story”
Best Supporting Actress – Tunbosun Aiyedehin “Before 30”
Best Actor (Comedy) – Folarin Falz Falana for “Jenifa’s Diary”
Best Actress (Comedy) – Funke Akindele for “Jenifa’s Diary”
2016 AMVCA Trailblazer – Kemi Lala Akindoju
2016 AMVCA Industry Merit Awards – Bukky Ajayi & Sadiq Daba
Best Movie (Southern Africa) – “Lilongwe” by Joyce Mhango Chavula
Best Movie (Eastern Africa) – “Mapenzi” by Elizabeth Michael
Best Movie (Western Africa) – “Road To Yesterday” by Chinny Onwugbenu, Genevieve Nnaji & Chichi Nwoko
Best Actress (Drama) – Adesua Etomi for “Falling”
Best Actor (Drama) – Daniel K. Daniel for “A Soldier’s Story”
Best Director – Akin Omotosho for “Tell Me Sweet Something”
Best Overall Movie – “Dry” by Stephanie Linus