GLOBACOM to storm Ghana with us entertainment stars – NOV. 17?
By Peterking Quaye – Africa’s proud mobile telecommunication company Globacom has reliably informed us that after a long wait, the sixth Telecommunication network to operate in Ghana, Globacom is about to hit the country with a big bang.
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The Nigerian based company is about to make history in Ghana by bring the highest number of international artists (American stars) into the country to the official launch of their operations in Ghana.
Four or more of America’s hottest show stoppers; Sexy songstress Nicki Minaj (born Onika Tanya Maraj), bad girl singer Rihanna, R&B Singer and composer Ne-yo (Born Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr) and evergreen legendary singer Lionel Richie are expected in Ghana to officially usher in the green and white brand unto the Ghanaian market.
According to sources, Glo will put together two grand events at the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium in Accra and Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, come Thursday, November 17 and Friday, November 18, 2011 respectively, where the American stars will perform alongside Ghanaian Glo ambassadors including; Pat Thomas, Ayigbe Edem, Asem, Tinny, Gyedu Blay Ambolley, Kwabena Kwabena, Irene Logan, Shariffa Gunu, Paapa Yankson, Reggie Rockstone and Becca.
A source close to Shout-Africa confirmed it but the question on the lips of many Ghanaians is, when will these green people come? Despite the fiercest Ghana telecom industry, many belief that Glo can withstand the robust industry. It is clear that all Glo Ambassador will grace the occasion such as movie stars Nadia Buari, Jackie Appiah and Van Vicker who are also Glo ambassadors may make a guest appearance at the event.
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A peacefmonline.com investigation also reveals that there will be a special Executive Gala Nite at the Banquet Hall of the State House on Saturday November 19, 2011 where the legendary Lionel Richie will put up an exclusive performance.
Even though officials of Glo are very tight lipped over the news of the upcoming event, a reliable source who spoke to Peacefmonline.com on condition of anonymity said he cannot confirm or deny that Glo is putting together such an event.
When Peacefmonline.com contacted Hiplife grandpapa Reggie Rockstone who is one of the 17 Glo ambassadors, he said he is aware that Glo will put together a couple of big shows for their official launch in Ghana next month but has no details of the event.
Asked if he is aware of any American stars coming to Ghana to grace the big event, Reggie said he has also heard rumours that Glo is planning on bringing a number of foreign stars like Nicki Minaj, Rihanna among others to Ghana, but quickly added that if the rumors were indeed true, Glo would have communicated it to him and the other ambassadors.
“Glo is a multi-billion International company and they are capable of bringing all these stars to Ghana and more, so I will not be surprised. I think we should just wait and see”, Reggie said.
