FAB photos: Rita Dominic, OC Ukeje, Ice Prince, others step out for The Future Africa Awards Nominees Reception

The United States Consulate hosted the nominees of The Future Africa Awards & Summit 2014 to an exclusive reception in Lagos, Nigeria today, 31 July. The event held at the residence of the Consul-General, Jeffrey Hawkins.
The host of the nominees’ reception was Africa Magic’s Vimbai – styled by L’Espace and made up by House of Tara International.
Guests at the reception included Nigeria’s A-list set Rita Dominic, Toke Makinwa, Bez, Ice Prince, OC Ukeje, Brymo, Uche Nnaji, Gbemileke Oyinsan, Titilayo Oyinsan, Vonne Vixen, Mai Atafo, Noble Igwe, Fela Durotoye, Ivie Okujaye, Funlola Aiofioyebi, Stephanie Coker, Osas Ighodaro, Pastor Ituah amongst others.
TFAAS 2014 is supported by Microsoft, the US Consulate and the Tony Elumelu Foundation. Official Media Partners are EbonyLife TV, AfricaMagic, Ventures Africa, and Y! Africa. Official Online Partners are MemeBurn, BellaNaija, Premium Times and 360nobs.

The official bloggers for 2014 are Linda Ikeji, Omojuwa, LadunLiadi, Olorisupergal, Ameyaw and NigeriaNewsDesk. Country partners are The Cable, Ladun Liadi Blog, The Trent, Information Nigeria, GidiTraffic, News Wire Nigeria and Pulse.ng.

Cool FM is the host radio station. Channels Television is the host TV station.

For more information, visit @TFAAfrica on Twitter or the website www.thefutureafrica.com/awards. The official hashtags for 2014 are #ThisIsAfrica and #TFAAS2014.

Is Moesha Boduong really going to represent Ghana at Big Brother Africa season 9?

Another Big Brother Africa season is about to begin and already the speculations are on regarding who will rep Ghana in the famous Big Brother house in South Africa. Check out the peacefmonline hunch about who is likely to represent!!!! Every year there are several speculations prior to the opening show as to who would represent Ghana in the intercontinental mind game. Interestingly there hasn’t been too many names coming popping up like previous as possible housemate to hold the flag of Ghana in the completion.  However, one name that is buzzing on social media as Ghana’s possible representative to BBA season 9 is upcoming actress Moesha Boduong. News began circulating on social media and very blogs about Moesha’s possible representation after Nigerian Politician and Chief Executive Officer of Ovation Magazine Chief Dele Momodu twitted… “Ghanaian actress Moesha Is Ready to Set Big Brother Africa Aglow” with Moesha’s picture. Considering Dele Momodu’s credibility and influential one can hardly discredit his tweet but some think it just a ploy to get some attention for Moesha before the actual housemates are revealed in the house.

Dele tweets on Moesha Chief’s announcement has fueled a lot of speculations especial online as countless blogs and entertainment website have even concluded that Moesha is the one representing Ghana in BBA in a few weeks. After the famous tweet both Dele Momodu and Moesha have not made any comment yet. Moesha Boduong is a Ghanaian actress and model and former student of University of Ghana”. According to reports she auditioned for the new season of Big Brother Africa at Holiday Inn in Accra and it is rumored that Moesha Buduong,one of Ghana’s fast rising actresses. Moesha is said to have featured in lots of movies with some in the market and others set to be released very soon. She starred in ‘victims’, ‘Die with me’ and many others with ‘Only you’ being her latest movie to be released in about a week. She has also starred in some music video including Sarkodie “U Go Kill Me”. Only time will tell if Moesha’s would be Ghana BBA representative this year.

Photos: Vimbai sizzles as host of The Future Africa Awards Nominees Reception

Host of Africa Magic’s StarGist, Vimbai, today, 31 July 2014, flew into Nigeria from Kenya to host the Nominees’ Reception for The Future Africa Awards & Summit 2014. The event was hosted by the United States Consulate and held at the residence of the Consul-General, Jeffrey Hawkins.
The effervescent hostess, who also anchored the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in March of this year was made up by House of Tara International foundation. She had a Tara flawless foundation with Tara- Dual mineral powder, Tara bronzer in DARK and a mineral blush 27. Her eyes were done with omoge and dark contour in FRK palette and to finish off she had on her lips, the Osomote lip liner, adooshe and okenne tube gloss.
Guests at the reception included Nigeria’s A-list set Rita Dominic, Toke Makinwa, Bez, Ice Prince, OC Ukeje, Brymo, Uche Nnaji, Gbemileke Oyinsan, Titilayo Oyinsan, Vonne Vixen, Mai Atafo, Noble Igwe, Fela Durotoye, Ivie Okujaye, Funlola Aiofioyebi, Stephanie Coker, amongst others.
TFAAS 2014 is supported by Microsoft, the US Consulate and the Tony Elumelu Foundation. Official Media Partners are EbonyLife TV, AfricaMagic, Ventures Africa, and Y! Africa. Official Online Partners are MemeBurn, BellaNaija, Premium Times and 360nobs.

The official bloggers for 2014 are Linda Ikeji, Omojuwa, LadunLiadi, Olorisupergal, Ameyaw and NigeriaNewsDesk. Country partners are The Cable, Ladun Liadi Blog, The Trent, Information Nigeria, GidiTraffic, News Wire Nigeria and Pulse.ng.

Cool FM is the host radio station. Channels Television is the host TV station.

For more information, visit @TFAAfrica on Twitter or the website www.thefutureafrica.com/awards. The official hashtags for 2014 are #ThisIsAfrica and #TFAAS2014.

Kotoko set for Spain pre-season on Tuesday

Ghana Champions Asante Kotoko will enplane to Spain on Tuesday August 5 to begin their Pre-season ahead of the 2014/2015 season, Ghanasportsonline.com can exclusively confirm.

The tour which will be used as part of the team’s preparation for the upcoming season will see the “Reds” spend 2-weeks in the European country engaging themselves in series of friendly games.

This will be the third time Asante Kotoko will be embarking on a training tour in Europe having done that in 2007 and 2012 in Germany and Serbia respectively.

“We will be leaving Ghana to Spain on Tuesday. But we want to first know the time table from the GFA so it does not conflict with our schedule. So we have written to the FA and we are expecting a reply today,” acting spokesperson of the Club, Ali Maradona exclusively told Ghanasportsonline.com

“We will spend about two weeks there, but we are yet to know the teams we are going to play with. The organizers will decide on that”.

A thirty man contingent made up of 23 players and seven officials will leave Ghana to Spain on Tuesday. Head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani will use the exercise to prepare his side for the new season after guiding them to the double last season.

D-Black releases first hiphop gospel, Son of God feat Bisa Kdei

D-Black drops the second official single off his upcoming third studio album tentatively titled ‘The Gray Area’. The brand new single ‘Son of God’ is a hiphop influenced gospel record produced by Black Avenue Muzik head producer DJ Breezy and features award winning Ghanaian crooner Bisa Kdei. The beautiful song is a wonderful diversion from the recent afro pop trend as D-Black brings his hiphop side back at the same time sending a message to the people as well.

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WATCH: Frank Rajah releases trailer for his star-studded ‘Iyore: The Return; A Life After Life’

Director, Frank Rajah has released the official trailer for his newly directed movie, Iyore: “The Return; A Life After Life.”  

The new movie is based on the history and culture of the people of Benin, Nigeria, where Frank Rajah comes from, co produced by Kwame Boadu for Raj and Heroes films productions 2014.

It stars award winning actors, Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Okawa Shaznay, Paul Obazele, Yemi Blaq, Bukky Wright and a host of others.

Frank Raja said last week that the movie was his best film so far.

It is a mythical tale set around the ancient Benin Kingdom and tells a story about life after life. The epic feature is a mixture of historical facts and fiction. It explores a tragic love story centred on the rich culture of pre-colonial Benin through to the present day of Benin whilst exploring the supernatural ideas of reincarnation.

 

What’s next for PY Addo Boateng after The One Show exit?

As of July 7^th 2014, co-host of The One Show, PY Addo Boateng’s contract expired and shall not be renewed for the next season as the show takes a new format.
PY has expressed his appreciation to the producers of the One Show and the entire team of Viasat1 for his time spent with them, he is set to work with Viasat1 on future projects.
PY, co-founder of Bless the Mic, Miss Universe Ghana, and the presenter of PY Say’s podcast show is currently working on other projects which shall be launched before the end of 2014.
PY is keen to advocate change and truly inspire his audience with his works, which his fans will see and be part of in the coming months.
“I am hungry to do more, there is more to be done and for me this is just the beginning. I have found myself being a role model for many young – middle aged men and aspiring artists in the music industry, which I shall use to my strength for my next phase.”
Fans, brands, press and advocate, a new PY shall be coming soon watch this space!