Topic: Entertainment

Ghana : ICONS: Diva’s Edition hit TV with huge viewership

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By Peterking Quaye – Vodafone’s much anticipated ICONS: Diva’s Edition hit Ghanaian TV screens last Sunday at 8:00pm. The ground-breaking reality TV show lived up to its hype and delivered the gut-wrenching laughs as well as the inspiring ‘oohs and aahs’ it professed to. Sunday’s show highlighted some of the best and not so good talents in Ghana; there were some serious misses and some outstanding hits from the ladies. Viewers have taken to Facebook to voice their fascination with the new hit. With showing on  TV3 ,NET 2,Metro TV, Crystal TV . The ICONS Facebook Wall has registered an... Continue Reading

United Kingdom: Sulumani Chimbetu Sets For The UK

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By Own Correspondent- Sulumani Chimbetu is set to go on his maiden tour of the United Kingdom since taking over the reins at Orchestra Dendera Kings four years ago. On April 22 he is expected to perform at Starlite Club in Leicester and goes to Dunstable Leisure Centre in Luton on April 23 before rounding off his tour in London on April 24. Orchestra Dendera Kings last toured UK in 2006 when Sulumani’s uncle Allan was at the helm of the group. Sulumani has been on a steady rise since taking over leadership of the group and is now rated... Continue Reading

South Africa: Notice of memorial service for Brett Jackson

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By Sheree O’Brien – 28/05/1982 – 16/02/2011 -With shock and sadness we learned of the death of a legend, brother, son and friend yesterday, Wednesday 16 February 2011. The time has now come for us to bid our departed brother farewell with a memorial service. Details as follows : DATE : Saturday 19 February 2011 TIME : 10am VENUE : Fourways Memorial Park, Memorial Lane, Craigavon It is with much sadness that we notify on the passing of a friend, a brother, a son & a legend – Deep House DJ – Brett Jackson. At 5:45am on Wednesday 16 February... Continue Reading

Ghana: Stars of the Future Season 5 -Rolls out soon

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By Peterking Quaye – MTN, SOF organisers are optimistic of the successes of the yet to be launched event and are preparing to pull lots of surprises for one of Ghana’s leading singing reality show. Events  organizers of the prestigious music reality competition-Charterhouse , Stars of the Future, are finalising things  to launch season 5 of the series that has contribute immensely to music industry of Ghana ,and lead to starm young  stars like Irene, Efya, Bertha and Adina. The launch which opens the TV series is scheduled for Wednesday February 16, 2011 and will see the unveiling of the... Continue Reading

Ghana: Benny Blanco – Host ‘Icons – Divas Edition’ 2011

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By Peterking Quaye Accra,Ghana  – Fresh faced talent and all round entertainer, Benny Blanco of XFM and nightclub DJ scene has been picked among many Ghanaian entertainers to host the show. Vodafone, the world’s leading telecommunications provider, has recruited Ghana’s premier music talent to judge contestants and to host their ground-breaking reality TV show: ‘ICONS – Divas Edition’. Speaking to Benny, He said he is  definitely going to be into the show all hands and feet dived in – from front stage to backstage and everything else and not only interacting with the girls when they come on stage. He... Continue Reading