‘Sinking Sands’ acquires distribution deal with IndieFlix Studios
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Multiple-award winning Ghanaian film ‘Sinking Sands’ has acquired a distribution deal with IndieFlix Studios. The studio spearheaded by Whoopi Goldberg has had the actress and comedian acting as an active advisor since early 2005. It will be distributing ‘Sinking Sands’ through all major DVD outlets and Video On Demand across the US.
Amber Rose to host Tre Songz concert in Ghana
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Its official! Reports coming in suggest that Vodafone Ghana has confirmed that American model Amber Rose will host the second edition of the annual Vodafone 020 Live concert slated for The Dome of the Accra International Conference Centre, September 20.
Trey Songz set for Ghana concert
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After months of speculations, Vodafone Ghana has confirmed that US R&B superstar Trey Songz will perform at the second edition of the annual Vodafone 020 Live Concert scheduled for the Dome of the Accra International Conference Center on September 20. Trey Songz, who is currently in South Africa for a two-day concert will join an impressive line -up of pan-African artists to thrill music lovers in Ghana.
Kevin Hart brings the laughs to Africa via a historic deal
According to sources, US-based Codeblack Entertainment and comedian Kevin Hart are about to break new ground with Kevin Hart’s new theatrical release of his new stand-up comedy feature film titled ‘Laugh At My Pain!’. According to sources, Codeblack Entertainment has just entered into a multi-year distribution deal with Silverbird Cinemas, the exclusive theater chain servicing East/West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia).
Silverbird is the exclusive distributor for Sony (Columbia Tristar Pictures) for Nigeria and Ghana with 59 screens (and counting) throughout the territory. If this arrangement comes into fruition, CodeBlack Entertainment will be only the second American Company to start distributing films theatrically in East/West Africa while setting out to dispel the myth that black films and entertainment do not travel overseas.
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Majid Michel heads to Hollywood in September
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Although the much-anticipated Ghana premiere of the movie ‘Somewhere in Africa’ never happened as advertised in July, the excitement and anticipation is moving to the US as the Los Angeles premiere has been slated for September 24.
Kwesi Boakye designs T-Shirt to benefit Nextaid Foundation
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Fast growing Hollywood golden child, Kwesi Boakye has agreed to be amongst over 50 celebrity designers asked to custom make a “Verymeri” t-shirt for “NextAid” Foundation. Kwesi was elated when his creative design was chosen by Nordstrom department stores nationwide and he donated 100% of his royalties from the sale of the tees to “NextAid” non-profit of Los Angeles.
Yayra E. Nego wins Miss Universe Ghana 2011
Miss Yayra Nego, a 26 year old professional model and pageant consultant impressed the judges with her elegance and smartness to ease her way to the top with fierce competition from first runner-up, Jennifer Amegbor, and second runner-up, Angelica Alomele, respectively.
Read more »The judges for the finals were Ameyaw Debrah, Rodney Quarcoo, Valentina Sweetie Forte, Claudia Kwarteng-Lumor, Dehner Henry and Brazilian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Luis Fernando de Andrade Serra. Yayra will proudly represent Ghana at the upcoming Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil in September.
Trendy and Chic: iamISIGO by Bubu Ogisi
Ogisi Oritsegbubemi, or Bubu Ogisi as her friends call her, is the creative mind behind the funky and youthful fashion label, ‘iamISIGO’ and its sub label, ‘the Charlatans by iamISIGO’. Inspired by her encounters with trends from different parts of the world, through her travels, Bubu manages to create functional pieces that make the wearer feel comfortable, confident and cool.
Bubu Ogisi
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Jimmy Jean-Louis congratulates Idris Elba, 2face and Dbanj for BET Awards
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Although the world’s media has been focusing on Chris Brown’s solid comeback and amazing performance at the just ended BET Awards, Haitian Hollywood actor and philanthropist, Jimmy Jean-Louis says he is particular excited about the Africans that were awarded on the night.
Spotlight on Motherland Wear – carrying the message of Africa
Liberian-born Bleejay Innis is a resourceful young entrepreneur living the American dream and pushing the African agenda, after his escape from the war in Liberia. Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, Innis together with Chayanne Tweh, has founded an apparel brand, ‘Motherland Wear’ to capture what the African continent means to them. “A mother represents a sense of home and belonging when you think about her, and Africa as the motherland represents just that for me”, he explains.
Bleejay
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Commonwealth Film and Photography Competition open for entry!
The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) in London is inviting young people from around the Commonwealth, to make their voice heard on a Global Platform, through Film and Photography. In previous years, winners of the competitions have included those making a film or taking a picture for the very first time. As noted by the RCS team, “what we are looking for is a creative spark, a unique insight, or a new idea!”
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