PSY GANGNAM STYLE IN AFRICA STYLE by AANINKA from COTE
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Published on Oct 6, 2012
AANINKA (African dance and music company) resume the video
of the Korean singer in an African style
Tuesday, 18 December 2012
Empire Entertainment Signs 11 Year-old Rap Star Swag Kid
Empire Entertainment has secured the signature of fast-rising rap star Ese Emokiniovo, also known as Swag Kid. The 11 year-old is now going to be handled by Bola Ray and his charges at Empire.
A terse Blackberry update of Empire Entertainment CEO Bola Ray suggests, insisting that just as the label achieved enormous success with the likes of Double and Dr. Slim, Guru, and Ruff and Smooth among others, Swag Kid is also on his way to fame and glory.
Empire Entertainment has secured the signature of fast-rising rap star Ese Emokiniovo, also known as Swag Kid. The 11 year-old is now going to be handled by Bola Ray and his charges at Empire.
A terse Blackberry update of Empire Entertainment CEO Bola Ray suggests, insisting that just as the label achieved enormous success with the likes of Double and Dr. Slim, Guru, and Ruff and Smooth among others, Swag Kid is also on his way to fame and glory.
The 11-year-old talented rapper already has an appreciable following, and it is expected that Empire will do a good job of positioning him well for a successful career.
With a huge underground following, Swag Kid has enjoyed relative recognition over the past few months, after a video of him performing in an Accra-based recording studio, went viral.
Grateful to: Obed Boafo
Thursday, 13 December 2012
Sarkodie’s Song With California Sensation, Dencia Out
California-based sensational music icon, Dencia has today December 12, 2012 released her latest hot single titled, Me & You featuring Ghana’s award winning and fastest rapper,Sarkodie.
California-based sensational music icon, Dencia has today December 12, 2012 released her latest hot single titled, Me & You featuring Ghana’s award winning and fastest rapper,Sarkodie.
The single produced by Tee Y Mix was recorded in October but it waited in the studios almost three months. It is a love song backed by great and soothing tunes. In this song Dencia professed her readiness to express her true love to her man while Sarkodie urges her to show her love.
“Baby show me your love..,” was Sarkodie’s open lines. The BET award winner once again showed his rap aptitude on this song. Dencia also took her singing to the next level just as she did with her songs; Beri Beri and Super Girl. The beautiful songstress is due to come to Ghana this month for the new single’s official release.
She is California based recording artiste born to Cameroonian/Nigerian parents on March 26. She started indulging in her love for music and performing arts at the tender age of five. She is also model and actress. She has featured in several music videos such as 50cent’s ‘Down On Me’, Chris Brown’s ‘Yeah 3’, as well as videos of artistes like Ludacris, Baby Bash and Lady Gaga.
She has performed on big stages worldwide and graced some of the hottest red carpets such as the Grammy awards, Emmy’s, Oscars, BET, VMAs etc. Recently, she performed at the pre BET award event in Los Angeles, hosted The Game’s mix tape release party and has hosted parties worldwide.
Source: Peacefmonline.com
The third edition of Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL)
returns on 3-5th August 2012
Following the unprecedented success of their sophomore event in August 2012, in a bid to grow bigger, AFWL has not only expanded to three days but also mo
Following the unprecedented success of their sophomore event in August 2012, in a bid to grow bigger, AFWL has not only expanded to three days but also mo
ved to a bigger venue, Old Truman Brewery F Block, a
recently redeveloped and formidable warehouse in hip and happening Shore ditch.
This year’s event is set to see 100 designers on the runway and over 100 exhibitors spread across Old Truman Brewery’s massive indoor space. Once again, Africa Fashion Week London is set to be the biggest fashion event across Europe showcasing African and African-inspired fashion.
As well as these changes, another important change for Africa Fashion Week London comes in the form of two patrons this year, Mrs. Fifi Ejindu, the Nigeria-based architect and businesswoman and Yinka Shonibare MBE, the London-based globally celebrated Nigerian fine artist were announced as the female and male patrons for next year by CEO and founder of AFWL Ronke Ademiluyi on Tuesday, 4 December at the press preview of Studio 29, the first Africa Fashion Week London concession boutique soon to open in Lagos.
“As the AFWL team we are excited about the third edition of the event due to hold next August at the Old Truman Brewery and to have such highly renowned male and female patrons who are both hugely successful in their fields and both supporters of African fashion lending us their support for 2013.
You can expect Africa Fashion Week London 2013 to be a much bigger fashion affair than both the debut and sophomore editions ” said Ronke Ademiluyi, CEO and founder of Africa Fashion Week London.
The sophomore edition of Africa Fashion Week London held at London Spitalfields attracted over 20,000 visitors over two days and garnered international media coverage while the debut edition in August 2011 held at Gibsons Hall was a proof of the need for an Afro-centric fashion platform in London, attracting 4,700 guest, far exceeding all expectations.
Africa Fashion Week London 2013 is now accepting applications from designers who wish to showcase on the runway and/or exhibit their merchandise over the three-day exhibition.
This year’s event is set to see 100 designers on the runway and over 100 exhibitors spread across Old Truman Brewery’s massive indoor space. Once again, Africa Fashion Week London is set to be the biggest fashion event across Europe showcasing African and African-inspired fashion.
As well as these changes, another important change for Africa Fashion Week London comes in the form of two patrons this year, Mrs. Fifi Ejindu, the Nigeria-based architect and businesswoman and Yinka Shonibare MBE, the London-based globally celebrated Nigerian fine artist were announced as the female and male patrons for next year by CEO and founder of AFWL Ronke Ademiluyi on Tuesday, 4 December at the press preview of Studio 29, the first Africa Fashion Week London concession boutique soon to open in Lagos.
“As the AFWL team we are excited about the third edition of the event due to hold next August at the Old Truman Brewery and to have such highly renowned male and female patrons who are both hugely successful in their fields and both supporters of African fashion lending us their support for 2013.
You can expect Africa Fashion Week London 2013 to be a much bigger fashion affair than both the debut and sophomore editions ” said Ronke Ademiluyi, CEO and founder of Africa Fashion Week London.
The sophomore edition of Africa Fashion Week London held at London Spitalfields attracted over 20,000 visitors over two days and garnered international media coverage while the debut edition in August 2011 held at Gibsons Hall was a proof of the need for an Afro-centric fashion platform in London, attracting 4,700 guest, far exceeding all expectations.
Africa Fashion Week London 2013 is now accepting applications from designers who wish to showcase on the runway and/or exhibit their merchandise over the three-day exhibition.
Monday, 10 December 2012
Obour
congratulates President Mahama
The president of the Musicians Union of Ghana, Bice Osei
Kufuor has congratulated President elect John Dramani Mahama for winning 2012
general elections. Obour as he is affectionately called congratulated the
President on behalf of the National Executive Council and the entire membership
of the Union.
He said “We the Musicians Union of Ghana strongly believe
and abide by democratic principles and therefore congratulate you for playing
by the rules of engagement and coming up tops as the President Elect.”
Grateful: AmeyawDebrah
Monday, 3 December 2012
P-Square, Sarkodie, Samini And Strong Man Rock Over 40k Fans
At Top Of The World Celebration
Last Saturday’s show at the Independence Square at the nation’s capital Accra was attended by over 40,000 Ghanians who came to witness a never-before show. The event which was aimed at launching the newly branded Malta Guinness was headlined by Nigeria group P-square with support from Sarkodie, Samini and
Last Saturday’s show at the Independence Square at the nation’s capital Accra was attended by over 40,000 Ghanians who came to witness a never-before show. The event which was aimed at launching the newly branded Malta Guinness was headlined by Nigeria group P-square with support from Sarkodie, Samini and
Strong Man. The MC’s were KOD and the funniest man cum
musician Funny Face.
The show started as early as 8pm with an opening performance from Gh One’s Next Big Thing In GH winner Strong Man who really proved to Ghanaians on that night that, he deserved to be the winner. Heroes, winners of Malta Guinness Street Dance season 5 was up for a wonderful dance choreography after Strong Man had paved the way for other artiste to perform. Music group, D2 also came to heat up the spirits of the crowed with their performance for the real game to start.
Before the two Mcs KOD and Funny Face called the fastest rapper in Ghana, Sarkodie and his DJ, DJ Mensah was already on stage setting everything to make sure all tracks selected were on point. With all lights out, a man in all black with a black spectacle appeared on stage from nowhere. The fans started shouting at the hearing of the beat of Sarkodie’s new single ‘Illuminati’. Sarkodie, dressed in all black from hair to toe performed for close to an hour with freestyles. Fans, especially ladies yearned for more when the B.E.T award winner was leaving the stage.
Right after the ‘Illuminati’ singer left stage, there was a band set to give a live band to the audience. It was no news again that, the dancehall king in Ghana, Samini replaced the Tema based group R2bees when they decided to pull out of the show due to a misunderstanding between them and the organizers. Samini who came on stage around 10 pm gave lots of freestyles, which nearly made the fans bore, but getting to the peak of his performance, he made them feel his dancehall kingship. From his old tunes down to his new music, he also performed close to an hour.
Fans who could no longer stand the heat within the environment after the performance of Samini were screaming P-Square’s name. Before P-Square came on stage, there was an official outdoor of the newly branded Malta Guinness, which has been 10% with mineral for the same price.
The twin brothers after some thirty minutes delay after the mineral was launched due to some technical hitches finally jumped on stage together. The twins together with their 11-men band proved to Ghanaians that they deserved the $200,000 charged. The group started with ‘temptation’, which was joined by their fans. The group stopped singing when they realized there was a fight in front of the stage and called on the organizers to call on the security before they continued. Few minutes later, the fun started in grand style. People started pushing forward in other to watch the performance live but not to watch it from the giant screens.
The show ‘Top Of The World celebration’ was a hit despite all the controversies, which happened before the main event happened.
The show started as early as 8pm with an opening performance from Gh One’s Next Big Thing In GH winner Strong Man who really proved to Ghanaians on that night that, he deserved to be the winner. Heroes, winners of Malta Guinness Street Dance season 5 was up for a wonderful dance choreography after Strong Man had paved the way for other artiste to perform. Music group, D2 also came to heat up the spirits of the crowed with their performance for the real game to start.
Before the two Mcs KOD and Funny Face called the fastest rapper in Ghana, Sarkodie and his DJ, DJ Mensah was already on stage setting everything to make sure all tracks selected were on point. With all lights out, a man in all black with a black spectacle appeared on stage from nowhere. The fans started shouting at the hearing of the beat of Sarkodie’s new single ‘Illuminati’. Sarkodie, dressed in all black from hair to toe performed for close to an hour with freestyles. Fans, especially ladies yearned for more when the B.E.T award winner was leaving the stage.
Right after the ‘Illuminati’ singer left stage, there was a band set to give a live band to the audience. It was no news again that, the dancehall king in Ghana, Samini replaced the Tema based group R2bees when they decided to pull out of the show due to a misunderstanding between them and the organizers. Samini who came on stage around 10 pm gave lots of freestyles, which nearly made the fans bore, but getting to the peak of his performance, he made them feel his dancehall kingship. From his old tunes down to his new music, he also performed close to an hour.
Fans who could no longer stand the heat within the environment after the performance of Samini were screaming P-Square’s name. Before P-Square came on stage, there was an official outdoor of the newly branded Malta Guinness, which has been 10% with mineral for the same price.
The twin brothers after some thirty minutes delay after the mineral was launched due to some technical hitches finally jumped on stage together. The twins together with their 11-men band proved to Ghanaians that they deserved the $200,000 charged. The group started with ‘temptation’, which was joined by their fans. The group stopped singing when they realized there was a fight in front of the stage and called on the organizers to call on the security before they continued. Few minutes later, the fun started in grand style. People started pushing forward in other to watch the performance live but not to watch it from the giant screens.
The show ‘Top Of The World celebration’ was a hit despite all the controversies, which happened before the main event happened.
Grateful
to: OMG! Ghana
Friday, 30 November 2012
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Samsung Partners Spinlet For Exclusive Access To Sarkodie’s Music
In line with its commitment of providing value to its customers, Samsung Electronics has partnered with Spinlet Digital Music, a music-streaming portal to prov
In line with its commitment of providing value to its customers, Samsung Electronics has partnered with Spinlet Digital Music, a music-streaming portal to prov
ide its customers with exclusive music tunes composed by its
brand ambassador, Sarkodie. The partnership between Samsung and Spinlet will
give users of Samsung Galaxy pocket Smartphone exclusive access to two of
Sarkodie’s tracks, which they can download.Within Spinlet, users can remotely store, manage and listen to African music of their choice from anywhere, using their mobile device. The portal also promotes social sharing with an interface that allows users to create accounts, make playlists and share their favourite titles, via Spinlet.
Business Head for Hand Held Products at Samsung, Jaspreet Singh commented, “our partnering with Spinlet is basically centred on access. We recently announced our brand ambassador, Sarkodie, to bring our customers closer to their favourite music icon. We want to give easy accessibility to our customers and Sarkodie’s fans, and continue to support the music industry by giving artistes a platform to market their songs. Sarkodie’s exclusive songs will be available for our customers to download though Spinlet application which is only on our Galaxy Pocket Smart phone’.
He added that ‘Samsung has been on the forefront of digital and design technology, developing new products and increasing its presence in all its markets. Our collaboration with Spinlet through Samsung Galaxy pocket comes with a pre-installed Spinlet application and access to two exclusive Sarkodie new tracks yet to be released. The performance of the Samsung Galaxy Pocket boasts of a processor with multi-tasking functionality, superfast 3G Internet, thousands of free application downloads and access to Spinlet with the touch of a finger. We are very excited about this particularly because our customers get more access to great music every time’.
Grateful to: Ameyaw Debrah
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Daughters of Glorious Jesus return with 'Back2Back 2013'
For more than 20 years of dedicated life of inspiring gospel
music lovers in Ghana and across the world, the sensational group Daughters of
Glorious Jesus, have bounced back with a new concept to draw souls closer to
God.
With ten albums and over 100 songs to their credit, the management of Daughters of Glorious Jesus on Tuesday launched “Back2Back 2013” aims at creating a platform for gospel music fans to enjoy thrilling soul-touching performances from the three sisters and many popular gospel artistes.
“The Back2Back concept, which we started from the beginning of this year with our first show on Sunday January 1st, has come to stay. Today we are launching the Back2Back 2013, which will be staged live on January 6, 2013,” Mr Theophilus Yartey, a management member of the group told the media at the launch.
Beginning their individual music careers in the early 1980s, Mr Yartey said, they became Daughters of Glorious Jesus in 1989, when one Reverend Akwasi Asare, saw the great talent and potential in them and gave them all the needed support.
Through the exceptional support of the Rev Asare, Daughters of Jesus recorded their first album in Europe in 1990. “Daughters of Glorious Jesus have sung in every major church programme and major churches in Ghana you can think of. We are proud and happy how God has used them to touch lives not only in Ghana but across the world,” Mr Yartey said.
Launching the Back2Back concert, Mr Samuel Attah-Mensah, Managing Director of Citi FM, a private local FM station, also traced the beginning of the gospel hit makers and urged them to tell their success story of staying together all these years by publishing a book.
Other gospel popular artistes on the bill for the Back2Back concert are Pastor Joe Beechem, Helen Yawson, the Tagoe Sisters and latest hit maker, Cwesi Oteng.
The concert, which will be staged a day before the swearing-in of Ghana’s next President on the January 7th, promises to thrill thousands of fans, including political party leaders and supporters.
The three daughters, Cynthia, Edna and Monica, who have promised to rock the Accra International Conference Centre once again, hinted at the launch that they would come out with another album next year.
Grateful to: GNA
With ten albums and over 100 songs to their credit, the management of Daughters of Glorious Jesus on Tuesday launched “Back2Back 2013” aims at creating a platform for gospel music fans to enjoy thrilling soul-touching performances from the three sisters and many popular gospel artistes.
“The Back2Back concept, which we started from the beginning of this year with our first show on Sunday January 1st, has come to stay. Today we are launching the Back2Back 2013, which will be staged live on January 6, 2013,” Mr Theophilus Yartey, a management member of the group told the media at the launch.
Beginning their individual music careers in the early 1980s, Mr Yartey said, they became Daughters of Glorious Jesus in 1989, when one Reverend Akwasi Asare, saw the great talent and potential in them and gave them all the needed support.
Through the exceptional support of the Rev Asare, Daughters of Jesus recorded their first album in Europe in 1990. “Daughters of Glorious Jesus have sung in every major church programme and major churches in Ghana you can think of. We are proud and happy how God has used them to touch lives not only in Ghana but across the world,” Mr Yartey said.
Launching the Back2Back concert, Mr Samuel Attah-Mensah, Managing Director of Citi FM, a private local FM station, also traced the beginning of the gospel hit makers and urged them to tell their success story of staying together all these years by publishing a book.
Other gospel popular artistes on the bill for the Back2Back concert are Pastor Joe Beechem, Helen Yawson, the Tagoe Sisters and latest hit maker, Cwesi Oteng.
The concert, which will be staged a day before the swearing-in of Ghana’s next President on the January 7th, promises to thrill thousands of fans, including political party leaders and supporters.
The three daughters, Cynthia, Edna and Monica, who have promised to rock the Accra International Conference Centre once again, hinted at the launch that they would come out with another album next year.
Grateful to: GNA
'Single and Married' tops Ghana Movie Awards 2012 nominations
Organizers of this year's Ghana Movie Awards have released
the final list of nominees and the movie Single & Married tops the list
with 10 nominations.
Following closely is Grooms Bride with 8 nominations. Kobi Rana’s Hotel Babylon obtained the third highest nominations with 6, whereas Queen Latifa, Secret Burden and Wanna Be got 4 nominations each.
This year's event comes off on Sunday, 2nd December 2012 at the Accra International Conference Centre.
Son of the former Ghana President, Edward Agyekum Kufuor who has become an actor now grabbed a nomination in the Best Actor In A Support Role with his role in Tears of a Smile.
Below are full list of nominations:
BEST ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE – ENGLISH LANGUAGE Van Vicker – Joni Waka John Dumelo – Queen Latifa Prince David Osei – Off The Hook Kofi Adjorlolo – Wipe My Tears Ekow Blankson – Secret Burden
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEAD ROLE – ENGLISH LANGUAGE Yvonne Nelson – Single & Married Martha Ankomah – Tears Of A Smile Jackie Appiah – Grooms Bride Nana Akua Addo – Wanna Be Yvonne Okoro – 3 Some Nadia Buari – Rain
BEST ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE – LOCAL LANGUAGE Akwesi Boadi – Osofa Mafia Farida Mohammed – Gobana Kofi Adu – Agya Koo Trotro Driver Isaac Amoako – Saman Mogya Kwaku Manu – Area Boys
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEAD ROLE – LOCAL LANGUAGE Nana Ama Mcbrown - Nyankonton Vivian Jill – My Story Linda Abbey – Saman Mogya Tracy Boakye – Oh Vera Mercy Asiedu – Baby Face
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORT ROLE – ENGLISH LANGUAGE Adjetey Annan – Rain Majid Michel – Grooms Bride Rahim Banda – Wipe My Tears Edward Agyekum Kufuor – Tears Of A Smile Frank Artus – The Game Chris Attoh – Single & Married
BEST ACTRESS IN THE SUPPORT ROLE – ENGLISH LANGUAGE Kalsoum Sinare – 3 Some Anita Erskine – Single & Married Linda Awuku – Wanna Be Lydia Forson – In The Cupboard Christabel Ekeh – Wrong Target Nikki Samonas – Queen Latifa
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORT ROLE – LOCAL LANGUAGE Apostle John Prah – Osofo Mafia Kojo Nkansah – Kweku Saman Samuel Ofori – Oh Vera Bernard Opoku – Police Officer Ebenezer Donkoh – B14
BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORT ROLE – LOCAL LANGUAGE Naana Hayford – Odo Ntentan Fatima Osman – Gobana Rose Mensah – Fathia Fata Nkrumah Emelia Brobbey – My Story Matilda Asare – Ghana Police Ellen White – Saman Mogya
BEST ACTOR – AFRICAN COLLABORATION Kalu Keagwu – Shadow In The Dark Ramsey Nouah – Hotel Babylon Alex Usifo - Off The Hook Uti Nwachukwu – In The Cupboard Yemi Blaq – The Search Alex Ekubo – Lovelorn
BEST ACTRESS – AFRICAN COLLABORATION Ini Edo – In The Cupboard Patience Ozorkor – Untamed Rukky Sandra – The Search Nse Ikpe Etim – The Search Tonto Dikeh – Lovelorn Mercy Johnson – Wild Targer
BEST PICTURE – AFRICAN COLLABORATION Desmond Elliot & Caroline Danjuma – In The Cupboard Yvonne Nelson – Single & Married Abdul Sallam – Grooms Bride Andy Boyo – Untamed Kobi Rana – Hotel Babylon
BEST PICTURE Joni Waka – Van Vicker & Dr. Clarice Kulah-Ford Grooms Bride – Abdul Sallam Single & Married – Yvonne Nelson Trap In The Game – Frank Rajah Arase Ghana Police – Eugene Morrat Hotel Babylon – Kori Rana Secret Burden – Sellasie Ibrahim Wanna Be – Edmund Quarshie & Michael Odeka
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Single & Married – Kwame Awuah Hotel Babylon – Kobi Rana Joni Waka – Van Vicker Area Boys – Kwame Agyeman Grooms Bride – Adams Umar
BEST EDITING Grooms Bride – Enoch Opoku Hotel Babylon – Kobi Rana Single & Married – Ebenezer Sowatey B14 – Ninja Wanna Be – Afra Marley
BEST CUSTOME AND WARDROBE Queen Latifa – Mabel Germain Ghana Police – Monica Agboli & Nicolas Nsiah Return Of The Bukom Lion – De She Collections Fathia Fata Nkrumah – George Atobrah Grooms Bride – Samira Yakubu Secret Burden – Smarttys Management
BEST ART DIRECTION
Return Of The Bukom Lion Production Design: SHE Quartey Set Decoration: Richard Quartey
Fathia Fata Nkrumah Production Design: Jude Odoh Set Decoration: Bismark Gyamera
Rain Production Design: DJ Varga Set Decoration: DJ Varga
Ghana Police Production Design: Jones Agyeman Set Decoration: James Akwasi Wiafe
Single & Married Production Design: Pascal Amanfo Set Decoration: Bismark Nii Odoi
Secret Burden Production Design: John Izedonmi Set Decoration: Fusani Mamudu
BEST MUSIC ORIGINAL SONG Azonto Ghost – Bessa Destiny’s Child – Wilhelmina Abu Andani (Mimi) Single & Married – Abraham Affaine Wrong Target – Samuel Sarpong Fathia Fata Nkrumah – Adu Patrick
BEST DIRECTING – ENGLISH LANGUAGE Single & Married – Pascal Amanfo Grooms Bride – Frank Rajah Arase Queen Latifa – Kensteve Anuka In The Cupboard – Desmond Elliot Hotel Babylon – Kobi Rana
Grateful to: Viasat1NewsOnline
Following closely is Grooms Bride with 8 nominations. Kobi Rana’s Hotel Babylon obtained the third highest nominations with 6, whereas Queen Latifa, Secret Burden and Wanna Be got 4 nominations each.
This year's event comes off on Sunday, 2nd December 2012 at the Accra International Conference Centre.
Son of the former Ghana President, Edward Agyekum Kufuor who has become an actor now grabbed a nomination in the Best Actor In A Support Role with his role in Tears of a Smile.
Below are full list of nominations:
BEST ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE – ENGLISH LANGUAGE Van Vicker – Joni Waka John Dumelo – Queen Latifa Prince David Osei – Off The Hook Kofi Adjorlolo – Wipe My Tears Ekow Blankson – Secret Burden
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEAD ROLE – ENGLISH LANGUAGE Yvonne Nelson – Single & Married Martha Ankomah – Tears Of A Smile Jackie Appiah – Grooms Bride Nana Akua Addo – Wanna Be Yvonne Okoro – 3 Some Nadia Buari – Rain
BEST ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE – LOCAL LANGUAGE Akwesi Boadi – Osofa Mafia Farida Mohammed – Gobana Kofi Adu – Agya Koo Trotro Driver Isaac Amoako – Saman Mogya Kwaku Manu – Area Boys
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEAD ROLE – LOCAL LANGUAGE Nana Ama Mcbrown - Nyankonton Vivian Jill – My Story Linda Abbey – Saman Mogya Tracy Boakye – Oh Vera Mercy Asiedu – Baby Face
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORT ROLE – ENGLISH LANGUAGE Adjetey Annan – Rain Majid Michel – Grooms Bride Rahim Banda – Wipe My Tears Edward Agyekum Kufuor – Tears Of A Smile Frank Artus – The Game Chris Attoh – Single & Married
BEST ACTRESS IN THE SUPPORT ROLE – ENGLISH LANGUAGE Kalsoum Sinare – 3 Some Anita Erskine – Single & Married Linda Awuku – Wanna Be Lydia Forson – In The Cupboard Christabel Ekeh – Wrong Target Nikki Samonas – Queen Latifa
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORT ROLE – LOCAL LANGUAGE Apostle John Prah – Osofo Mafia Kojo Nkansah – Kweku Saman Samuel Ofori – Oh Vera Bernard Opoku – Police Officer Ebenezer Donkoh – B14
BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORT ROLE – LOCAL LANGUAGE Naana Hayford – Odo Ntentan Fatima Osman – Gobana Rose Mensah – Fathia Fata Nkrumah Emelia Brobbey – My Story Matilda Asare – Ghana Police Ellen White – Saman Mogya
BEST ACTOR – AFRICAN COLLABORATION Kalu Keagwu – Shadow In The Dark Ramsey Nouah – Hotel Babylon Alex Usifo - Off The Hook Uti Nwachukwu – In The Cupboard Yemi Blaq – The Search Alex Ekubo – Lovelorn
BEST ACTRESS – AFRICAN COLLABORATION Ini Edo – In The Cupboard Patience Ozorkor – Untamed Rukky Sandra – The Search Nse Ikpe Etim – The Search Tonto Dikeh – Lovelorn Mercy Johnson – Wild Targer
BEST PICTURE – AFRICAN COLLABORATION Desmond Elliot & Caroline Danjuma – In The Cupboard Yvonne Nelson – Single & Married Abdul Sallam – Grooms Bride Andy Boyo – Untamed Kobi Rana – Hotel Babylon
BEST PICTURE Joni Waka – Van Vicker & Dr. Clarice Kulah-Ford Grooms Bride – Abdul Sallam Single & Married – Yvonne Nelson Trap In The Game – Frank Rajah Arase Ghana Police – Eugene Morrat Hotel Babylon – Kori Rana Secret Burden – Sellasie Ibrahim Wanna Be – Edmund Quarshie & Michael Odeka
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Single & Married – Kwame Awuah Hotel Babylon – Kobi Rana Joni Waka – Van Vicker Area Boys – Kwame Agyeman Grooms Bride – Adams Umar
BEST EDITING Grooms Bride – Enoch Opoku Hotel Babylon – Kobi Rana Single & Married – Ebenezer Sowatey B14 – Ninja Wanna Be – Afra Marley
BEST CUSTOME AND WARDROBE Queen Latifa – Mabel Germain Ghana Police – Monica Agboli & Nicolas Nsiah Return Of The Bukom Lion – De She Collections Fathia Fata Nkrumah – George Atobrah Grooms Bride – Samira Yakubu Secret Burden – Smarttys Management
BEST ART DIRECTION
Return Of The Bukom Lion Production Design: SHE Quartey Set Decoration: Richard Quartey
Fathia Fata Nkrumah Production Design: Jude Odoh Set Decoration: Bismark Gyamera
Rain Production Design: DJ Varga Set Decoration: DJ Varga
Ghana Police Production Design: Jones Agyeman Set Decoration: James Akwasi Wiafe
Single & Married Production Design: Pascal Amanfo Set Decoration: Bismark Nii Odoi
Secret Burden Production Design: John Izedonmi Set Decoration: Fusani Mamudu
BEST MUSIC ORIGINAL SONG Azonto Ghost – Bessa Destiny’s Child – Wilhelmina Abu Andani (Mimi) Single & Married – Abraham Affaine Wrong Target – Samuel Sarpong Fathia Fata Nkrumah – Adu Patrick
BEST DIRECTING – ENGLISH LANGUAGE Single & Married – Pascal Amanfo Grooms Bride – Frank Rajah Arase Queen Latifa – Kensteve Anuka In The Cupboard – Desmond Elliot Hotel Babylon – Kobi Rana
Grateful to: Viasat1NewsOnline
C-Real Set to Drop Debut Album ‘EMCEO’ on 1st December, 2012
The sharp increase in creativity around the world has
brought the need for everyone to fasten his or her seat belt in order to meet
the desire of the creative arts industry more effectively. C-Real is
one superb Emcee who has braved the odds to
deliver unparalleled quality with regard to his craft. He is
also a poet, writer, producer and entrepreneur.
The Ghanaian lyricist has over the years carefully studied
the trends of music globally and has discovered how best to meet up the task
with unbeatable talent. C-Real first tasted stardom when he
partook in the Sprite Emcee Africa competition reigning over his peers in Ghana
emerging as the champion and securing himself the second spot on the Continent,
even though he was tipped as the public’s favorite. He has never looked back.
The Emcee has churned out HipHop hits like “I Be Swag” with
a supporting classy creative video. That Video was nominated for “4syte Music
Video Awards 2011” as “Best HipHop Video”. One of his other videos that’s
recently turned heads is the “Em.CEO” which has also been nominated for the MTN
4Syte Music Video Award 2012 as the “Best Hip Hop Video”. As a prelude to
his upcoming album, he has released “It’s a Rap” and most recently a song
titled “Kneel, Pray, Rise, Conquer” amongst others which has sparked a lot of
speculation that the star might have shifted to gospel music.
This however is just one of the many ways the young icon
would like his ever-increasing versatility to be known, as he has done
something similar feeding the Global Azonto Craze with “Do the
Azonto”. C-Real has put in the work and laid down all necessary
structures to help the successful release of his much anticipated debut album.
– “ EMCEO ”. His style of music has attracted so many fans and
admirers as his delivery encapsulates deep, grilling, and thought-provoking and
intricate rap lines. Something truly missing in Ghanaian Hiphop and music at
large. The star is know in real life as Cyril-Alex Gockel and hails
from Hohoe in the Volta Region of Ghana.
C-Real has deep veneration for excellence as he
foresees his career going to the very apex. He believes in positivity and this
has geared him on to do music from his heart and with the people in mind. The
Emcee’s upcoming album has got him busy, as he believes it will be one of the
best albums in Ghana currently.
C-Real is enveloped by his passion for music. Anytime
he thinks, breathes and sleeps, he still has his Ghanaian HipHop in mind as he
describes it as the future.
His welcoming nature has urged him to stay interactive with
the fans and he encourages them to follow him on Twitter: @C_RealGH
The debut album features the likes of Songstress & Diva
“EfYa”, Ace Producer and Songwriter “E.L.” as well as Chase, Jtown
and Botswana’s own Emcee and BigBrother Africa Stargame contestant “Zeus”.
The album with this host of stars will surely be something to look out for this
Christmas season.
Grateful
to: Frank Gyimah
Sarkodie 'no-show' at Joy FM 'Nite With The Stars' – Management
Explains
Management of Hiplife heavyweight, Sarkodie, Duncwills
Entertainment, has reacted to their artiste’s boycott of last Saturday's Joy
FM’s 'Nite With The Stars' which came off at the Dome of the International
Conference Center.According to a press statement released by the management and signed by Sammy Forson, an armed group at the event threatened the multi-award winner together with music duo R2Bees. The incident, according to the statement, happened in their changing rooms while they were getting ready to get on stage.
The armed men apparently "broke" into the room and threatened that they disclose the whereabouts of fellow Tema-based artiste Kwaw Kese.
Duncwills Entertainment blamed their 'no show' on lack of or inadequate security during the brouhaha, following their complains to the organizers of the event.
Below is the full statement
With reference to recent development within the media and on other platforms following Sarkodie’s boycott of Joy FM’s Nite with the Stars organized Saturday 24 November 2012 at the Dome of the International Conference Center, I deem it right to set the facts straight.
Sarkodie arrived at the venue 2 hours earlier in high spirit and ready to thrill attendees and give fans one of his best showings in recent times. However, this became impossible after a confrontation between teams of Kwaw Kesse and VIP had gotten physical.
A group of armed individuals broke into the changing room of Sarkodie & R2bees threatening to get violent if we did not reveal the whereabouts of Kwaw Kesse.
We noticed a movement of several armed groups into the main auditorium and backstage for reasons we are yet to know. That became a huge concern for me and members of my team fearing what could happen when Sarkodie mounts the stage.
Fearing the escalation of the situation, as there weren’t enough security personnel to bring the situation under control, we indicated to members of the Joy FM team our concern, resolving of the fracas and the safety of Sarkodie, R2bees and management members.
Unfortunately we had to leave the show premises as nothing was done about the security situation and fearing the safety of my artiste Sarkodie, R2bees and others. This was an act and a decision taken not as a calculated attempt to tear down the show, rather due to the security concern.
However, we are more than willing to resolve this issue with the organizers of the Night with the stars event and hope they will grant us their platform to clarify issues going forward.
Sarkodie sincerely apologizes to our all attendees on the night and cherished fans who might have been let down by this act. Be assured that you are still and will always remain his number one priority and he is committed to thrilling you at all times.
Thank you
Sammy Forson Business Manager (Duncwills Entertainment)
Grateful
to: Viasat1NewsOnline
Monday, 26 November 2012
Sadeeq Explains Blond Hair
Sadeeq, host of 30 Minitz Show on Viasat 1 TV, has been
severely criticized after he started to appear on the show with blond hair.
It is difficult to explain why anyone would be concerned
about what hair colour a TV host decides to sport but for weeks, the issue of
why Sadeeq decided to go blond has remained one of the controversies in
entertainment circles and generated rather interesting speculations.
NEWS-ONE caught up with Sadeeq and put the question directly
to him on why he decided to go blond.
“Well with the type of things I do on TV, I appeal more to
the younger generation and I just decided to go all out but in a responsible
way.
I need to connect. I need to spark some creative and
youthful energy in me. I was getting bored and I needed something new and hot.
“Fact is I have mostly worked in the media as a behind the
scenes person and I was almost seeing myself as a corporate person due to the
fact that my work makes me attend several corporate meetings with marketing
executives, brand managers and what have you.
I wanted to strike a balance and that was what motivated me
to do this. Something more creative; something more inspiring to spark some new
energy,” Sadeeq explained.
Sadeeq, a final year student of the African University
College of Communications (AUCC), is in his late 20s and when asked if his
decision to go blond was not motivated by excessive youthful exuberance, he had
this to say:
“I would not disagree with that school of thought but
youthful energy in itself is not negative as long as it does not push you to
become irresponsible.
If it is pushing me to become creative and do things that
make me relevant in business and I am not going extreme, I would agree with
that school of thought.”
30 Minitz is a power-packed entertainment programme that
airs on Viasat 1 on Thursdays at 9:30pm, with a repeat broadcast on Saturday
mornings.
It takes viewers into the studios of musicians and the
behind-the-scenes events that go into the making of their music videos.
The show also explains how musicians collaborate to come out
with their songs.
The show has entered its second season and Sadeeq reveals it
would capture several international collaborations including R2Bees
collaborating with Wizkid, Sarkodie and Davido.
Grateful
to: News1
Monday, 19 November 2012
Wizkid signs new management deal with “Disturbing London”
The E.M.E pop star has been everywhere recently, after his performance at
the 1xtra Live stage organised by BBC Radio 1xtra where he performed alongside international
stars like Trey Songz,Kendrick Lemar and British acts Angel and Tulisa, which
he totally shut down with his hit track “love my baby”. I must say 2012 has
been a really rewarding year for wizkid, the e.m.e star who got signed into
konvict music in the us and again got into another management in the uk “Disturbing
London” which also manages Tinie Tempah. Still with E.M.E the popstar talks
about his soon to be released mixtape, and official single to be dropped soon
and more to expect from the E.M.E fam.
New Video: P Square – Alingo
Nigeria’s most popular duo group peter and paul okoye a.k.a “p-square” just released the most anticipated video for their club banger “Alingo” shot in Lagos Nigeria, directed by Jude Okoye and Clarence Peters. We know they always deliver one of the best music videos in the Nigerian music industry, and as usual they didnt disappoint us in this new video. With the signature Alingo dance moves and great costumes. These brothers still know how to impress their fans. Enjoy.
Nigeria’s most popular duo group peter and paul okoye a.k.a “p-square” just released the most anticipated video for their club banger “Alingo” shot in Lagos Nigeria, directed by Jude Okoye and Clarence Peters. We know they always deliver one of the best music videos in the Nigerian music industry, and as usual they didnt disappoint us in this new video. With the signature Alingo dance moves and great costumes. These brothers still know how to impress their fans. Enjoy.
NaturalFace tops 2012 4syte TV Music Video awards with 4
nods
Several of Ghana’s top music acts picked up honours at the just ended 4th edition of the 4Syte Music Video Awards held at the International Conference Centre in Accra. Newcomer NaturalFace , who entered the awards with 5 nominations with ‘So High’ and ‘Body Set’, managed to go home with four awards. He won the; ‘Best Directed Video’, ‘Best Photography’, ‘Best Discovery Video’ and ‘Overall Best Video’ with ‘So High’. The only category he lost was the ‘Best Reggae Video’ to Edem’s Ghetto Arise.
Full list of winners:
Several of Ghana’s top music acts picked up honours at the just ended 4th edition of the 4Syte Music Video Awards held at the International Conference Centre in Accra. Newcomer NaturalFace , who entered the awards with 5 nominations with ‘So High’ and ‘Body Set’, managed to go home with four awards. He won the; ‘Best Directed Video’, ‘Best Photography’, ‘Best Discovery Video’ and ‘Overall Best Video’ with ‘So High’. The only category he lost was the ‘Best Reggae Video’ to Edem’s Ghetto Arise.
Full list of winners:
Best Group Video: VIP-Pampanaa
Best Male Video: Chase-Lonely
Best Female Video: Becca-No Away
Best Choreography Video: Keche-Aluguntugui
Best Directed Video: Natural Face-So High
Best Photography: Natural Face-So High
Best Gospel Video: Cwesi Oteng-God Dey Bless Me
Best Collaboration Video: D-Black-Falling ft Mochedda
Best Reggae Video: Edem-Ghetto Arise
Best Storyline Video: 4×4-Moko Ni
Best Edited Video: VIP-Pampanaa
Best special Effect Video: Rana-Mr. Cupid
Best African Act Video: Tuface Idibia
Best Hip Hop Video: M.anifest-Makaa Makaa
Best Hi-Life Video: Okyeame Kwame-Sika
Best Discovery Video: Natural Face-So High
Best Hip Life Video: Sarkodie ft Obrafour-Saa Okodie No
Grateful to: Ameyawdebrah.com
Eva Alordiah Covers MyStreetz Magazine
This Sexy Female rapper is not slowing down on us. She
gracefully covers the soon-to-be released version of MyStreetz magazine.
Previous editions of the Magazine have had the likes of M.I,
Iceprince, Olamide and most recently, Sound Sultan on their covers.
Now Eva Alordiah stares back at us with leopard-like eyes in
this new edition as MyStreetz first cover girl.
It would interest you to know that the Makeup and Body paint
was done by the very talented Eva herself, standing in as a Makeup artist for
her company -’makeupByOrsela and the beautiful picture was taken by Obi Somto.
Editor in Chief of ‘MyStreetz Magazine, Sesan Adeniji seems
really excited about the cover, quoting
“This is a story about the 60 year old struggle of Women in
the Naija music industry and their attempt to survive.
A story that says Eva is Ready-to-Play”.
The cover in entirety is reminiscent of Sesan’s drive for
quality. Boasting an unmatched content quality coupled with outstanding print
craftsmanship
which makes MyStreets magazine a Nigerian world Standard
Magazine.
It would be interesting to know all that Eva has got to say
about her struggles in the music business. Looking good!
Grateul
to: Gidilounge
Nicki Minaj Signs Nigerian To Her New Record Label
Nicki Minaj has signed London based Nigerian artist Parker
Ighile to her new record label. The Super Bass singer says she is however yet
to come up with a name for it as she is looking for one that will suit male
artists as well.
Its now becoming common place for American rappers to sign
African artists to their record label. Kanye West opened the gates by signing D
banj and Don Jazzy to Good Music music, followed by Akon’s Konvict Music who
signed Nigeria’s P Square and Kenya’s 14 year old Wilson. Akon who was recently
in Kenya for a concert is yet to make public names of artists he signed during
his visit.
Nicki has been signed to Young Money, lil Wayne’s record
label. It has been a precedent for American rappers to establish their own
record labels when they hit the pinnacle of their careers. Lil Wayne was
himself signed to Birdman’s CMB Cash Money Brothers before opening his own.
This could however be a make or break decision for Nicki especially if she
leaves her current record label as the stable is often very instrumental to an
artist’s success and such can be said of Young Money and Nicki Minaj.
Gratful
to: Gidilounge
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Ice Prince and Bonang to host 2012 Channel O Music Video
Awards
Nigerian superstar Ice Prince and South Africa’s ‘it girl’ Bonang have been named as hosts of the 9th Annual Channel O Music Video Awards, brought to you by DStv and DStv Mobile.
Nigerian superstar Ice Prince and South Africa’s ‘it girl’ Bonang have been named as hosts of the 9th Annual Channel O Music Video Awards, brought to you by DStv and DStv Mobile.
The two will bring their unique individuality when Africa’s
most prestigious music awards event gets underway on Saturday, 17 November at
Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto.
The 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards will also be broadcast LIVE on Channel O, making sure fans throughout the continent get a taste of the magic that Bonang and Ice Prince are set to bring to this year’s event – as well as the many unique live performances that are lined up. From Botswana rapper Zeus to Nigeria’s Mo Cheddah, multi-nominees Khuli Chana (SA) and Campa Mulla (Kenya), M.anifest (Ghana), Pro, Mi Casa, DJ Zinhle, Bucie and many more, the 9th Annual Channel O Music Video Awards, brought to you by DStv and DStv Mobile, are set to sizzle.
The 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards will be broadcast LIVE on Saturday, 17 November at 20:00 CAT on Channel O from Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto.
Follow us on twitter @ChannelOTV and the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards official hashtag is #CHOMVA12. Channel O is available on Dstv Channel 320 as well as on DStv Mobile.
Grateful to: ameyawdebrah.com
The 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards will also be broadcast LIVE on Channel O, making sure fans throughout the continent get a taste of the magic that Bonang and Ice Prince are set to bring to this year’s event – as well as the many unique live performances that are lined up. From Botswana rapper Zeus to Nigeria’s Mo Cheddah, multi-nominees Khuli Chana (SA) and Campa Mulla (Kenya), M.anifest (Ghana), Pro, Mi Casa, DJ Zinhle, Bucie and many more, the 9th Annual Channel O Music Video Awards, brought to you by DStv and DStv Mobile, are set to sizzle.
The 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards will be broadcast LIVE on Saturday, 17 November at 20:00 CAT on Channel O from Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto.
Follow us on twitter @ChannelOTV and the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards official hashtag is #CHOMVA12. Channel O is available on Dstv Channel 320 as well as on DStv Mobile.
Grateful to: ameyawdebrah.com
Osu Oxford Street to host the Next Big Thing in GH
Come this Friday, 16th of November 2012, all roads lead to
the Osu Oxford Street for the grand finale of the Next Big Thang in GH.
The reality show, which will unearth the hip hop king in GH, will be held on the famous Osu Oxford Street in Accra.
The event promises to be exciting and thrilling as for these past weeks, Tee-Phlow, Strongman, Bebelino and Magnificent have delivered good rhyming, mind blowing punch lines, interesting concepts and good timing.
It will see the four underground emcees doing a cypher to determine which of them can get a hit maker song as well as performing what has been dubbed the viewer’s choice.
The emcees will also have the oppurtunity to perform their own songs.
Currently, all of them are preparing towards the big day and have promised their fans to expect the best as they will leave no stone unturned.
Keep voting for your favorite emcee by texting his name to the short code 1758 across all networks.
The reality show, which will unearth the hip hop king in GH, will be held on the famous Osu Oxford Street in Accra.
The event promises to be exciting and thrilling as for these past weeks, Tee-Phlow, Strongman, Bebelino and Magnificent have delivered good rhyming, mind blowing punch lines, interesting concepts and good timing.
It will see the four underground emcees doing a cypher to determine which of them can get a hit maker song as well as performing what has been dubbed the viewer’s choice.
The emcees will also have the oppurtunity to perform their own songs.
Currently, all of them are preparing towards the big day and have promised their fans to expect the best as they will leave no stone unturned.
Keep voting for your favorite emcee by texting his name to the short code 1758 across all networks.
Grateful
to: myJoyonline
Friday, 9 November 2012
VIP to open 4syte Music Video Awards, as 4×4 premieres
‘London Bridge’ video!
The organizers of the 2012 MTN 4syte TV Music Video Awards
have announced that the hip-life trio, VIP will open the show with a massive
performance like never before. VIP is nominated for 7 nods this year, including
Best Group Video, Best Directed Video, Best Hip Hop Video, Best Special Effect
Video, Best Edited Video, Best Hip-life Video and the Most Popular Video for
“Pampanaa”.
They’ll serve up a great performance of their new single “Push Over” which features Donae’o, as well as other new and old hits. Group member, Zeal (formerly Lazy) commented on being the opening act for the awards: ”We just feel really blessed every day. We have the most amazing fans.
If that’s not enough for you, R2Bees will also grace the stage with their hit songs and Keche will make their 4syte TV Music Video Awards debut. Picking up from their massive closing performance at the 2011 edition of the award, nominees 4X4 will also drop to make the worldwide debut of their video to their new single “London Bridge” from their upcoming album, “Forward Ever Backwards Never”
The fourth edition of the annual awards, which will hold at Accra International Conference Center on Saturday November 17, will also feature one of Ghana’s finest Divas Itz Tiffany who promises nothing but the best on the night. Confirmed presenters include the Best Female Presenter of the year Jeremie and Jay Foley of 4SyteTv and 2131 fame.
They’ll serve up a great performance of their new single “Push Over” which features Donae’o, as well as other new and old hits. Group member, Zeal (formerly Lazy) commented on being the opening act for the awards: ”We just feel really blessed every day. We have the most amazing fans.
If that’s not enough for you, R2Bees will also grace the stage with their hit songs and Keche will make their 4syte TV Music Video Awards debut. Picking up from their massive closing performance at the 2011 edition of the award, nominees 4X4 will also drop to make the worldwide debut of their video to their new single “London Bridge” from their upcoming album, “Forward Ever Backwards Never”
The fourth edition of the annual awards, which will hold at Accra International Conference Center on Saturday November 17, will also feature one of Ghana’s finest Divas Itz Tiffany who promises nothing but the best on the night. Confirmed presenters include the Best Female Presenter of the year Jeremie and Jay Foley of 4SyteTv and 2131 fame.
Monday, 5 November 2012
The Epic Ballads
That the World's Listening to, From Chile to Thailand...featured Jon Germain!
Fall is a serious season. It's when movie studios roll out their fanciest, most self-important movies, when publishers hard-sell their weighty novels from weighty novelists, and when the commercials for new TV dramas fall over one another assuring the viewer of the meaningfulness and addictiveness of their shows. It's also the perfect season for the musical equivalent of Oscar bait: big, emotional ballads that sweep the listener up in their particular world. Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" and Céline Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" were creatures of the Oscar season, as were, more recently, OneRepublic's "Apologize," Bruno Mars's "Just the Way You Are," and Adele's "Someone Like You."
This year, no consensus English-language song has so far
emerged as the year's big ballad. Gotye's trickily rhythmic "Somebody That
I Used to Know" and Katy Perry's self-helpy "Wide Awake" may be
potential nominees, while Miguel's "Adorn" has emerged as dark horse
from the artsy R&B world. Then again, the season's only just begun, and if
American listeners can't find an appropriately sweeping heartstring-tugger at
home, there's always the rest of the world. Ballad production is cranking up
globally for the many different markets served by pop internationally, and even
though half the world is entering spring, not fall, songs of love and its
complications are an infinitely renewable resource.
Here are 12 low-tempo songs from around the world that can
strike a chord regardless of language. If you're the susceptible sort, you may
wish to grab a box of Kleenex before you get very far into the videos.
1. Wanting Qu (曲婉婷), "You Exist in My Song (我的æŒå£°é‡Œ)"
China/Canada
Wanting, whose name is a multilingual pun, was
born in China and moved to Canada as a teenager; after getting a degree in
business to satisfy her parents, she dedicated herself to music, and has been
rewarded by seeing "You Exist in My Song" become hugely popular in
China—which is, of course, a good way towards being one of the most popular
songs in the world. Her Western-style vocal inflections make the song all the
more adaptable to any market, and it's become something of an under-the-radar
YouTube hit among piano-playing teenagers everywhere.
2. Sekouba Bambino, "Simontena"
Guinea
Sekouba is one of Guinea's most famous and
respected singers—he fronted the legendary Bembeya Jazz Orchestra in the
1980s—and his music has long found inspiration across the Atlantic, from Cuban
rumba and salsa to Colombian cumbia and vallenato. "Simontena" is an
elegant, late-period slow jam with rhythms that recall cumbia and reggaetón,
but the floating synth clouds and call-and-response Sekouba establishes are
simply and irresistibly West African R&B.
3. Ricardo Arjona & Gaby Moreno, "Fuiste Tú"
Guatemala
Arjona is also a veteran of his craft; he had
his first pan-American success in 1993, and has never been far from the Latin
charts since. Jazz-pop singer Gaby Moreno has also been successful, if for a
shorter period of time: She co-wrote the bouncy theme song to Parks and Recreation. Both of them were
born in Guatemala, though there's nothing particularly Guatemalan about their
rock-ballad duet, a hit throughout Latin America this year: That guitar and
piano is more or less the official international bourgeois sound. But the video
pays tribute to their home nation, with ravishing portraits of tourist
destinations like colonial Antigua, the Mayan ruins of Tikal, and scenic Lake
Atitlán.
4. Jessye Belleval, "Toute une vie?"
Guadeloupe/France
Zouk, the airy, steel-stringed guitar music
developed in the French Caribbean, has become one of the signature Francophone
styles throughout the world, elastic enough to incorporate macho posturing,
rhythmic dancing, and romantic swooning—and, as here, a song about the
heartbreak of not being in love anymore. The video has Jessye running away at
the altar, but the title—"all one's life?" or "the entirety of a
life?" tells a complete story in itself.
5. The National Fanfare of Kadebostany, "Walking With a Ghost"
Switzerland/Belarus/Romania/Kazakhstan/Russia/Poland
This six-piece band from the fictional nation
of Kadebostany is from all over the Eastern European and Western Asian map, and
with their ornate backstory and English-language lyrics are evidently aiming
more towards the hip international indie audience (they have a Tumblr) than for
any particular local success, but they've already charted in Greece and some of
its neighboring countries. Their music—a mixture of Balkan horns, gothic
atmosphere, and stern rhythms—is just the sort of darkly ironic embrace of doom
that might hold some appeal for the insolvent half of the European Union today.
6. Emel Mathlouthi "Ma Lkit"
Tunisia
A specific brand of Oscar contender is the
movie that tackles important political or historical events. Extend the analogy
to music, and 31-year-old Tunisian Emel Mathlouthi is a Schindler's List-level awards shoo-in.
Her 2011 protest songs "Poor Tunsia" and "My Word Is Free"
were anthems of the Arab Spring, and this electronic update of "Ma
Lkit" ("Not Found") rages against the instability left in the
Spring's wake. Peace, answers, escape, and the words to express herself are all
not found.
7. Kritt Pannana "I Love the Rain
Thailand
It might be surprising to hear smoky blues
guitar riffs on a Thai song, but rock music is far more popular in Southeast
Asia than it has been in the United States for nearly a decade. Kritt Pannana
studied guitar and played in the US for eight years before returning to
Thailand, and he's found success in his homeland the same way Justin Bieber
did: through YouTube. "I Love the Rain" is a sweetly old-fashioned
guitar song that somehow seems right at home next to the Korean- and
Japanese-influenced dance-pop on Thai radio playlists.
8. Jon Germain, "Tell Me"
Ghana
Jon Germain has been a well-known radio and television
personality in Ghana for a decade, but he only began his forays into smooth
R&B in 2009. "Tell Me" is his newest single and a moderate hit in
Africa, but it would sound entirely plausible coming from US radios, with
production as coolly lush as anything Drake or Chris Brown has sung over in the
last year. The last time the US record industry invested in an African pop
star, he was Akon. Germain deserves at least the same success.
9. Javed Ali, "Deewana Kar Raha Hai"
India
Bollywood is its own pop universe, the rest of
the world's music reflected back in unfamiliar patterns and in contexts that
Western audiences might not understand. Raav
3,
the film that provided the occasion for this song, is a psychological thriller
with horror elements—an unimaginable source for a huge pop ballad, by Hollywood
reckoning—which makes the obsessive desire in the lyrics, a standard theme in a
great deal of global pop, resonate in a slightly creepier way than they
otherwise might. Fans found the melody similar to the Arabic pop song "Ana
Law Azeto" by
Mohammad Hamaki: Bollywood's reflectivity at work again.
10. Tego Calderón, "Robin Hood"
Puerto Rico/USA
Hip-hop has its ballad forms too. Tego
Calderón, whose music fuses hip-hop with various island beats like reggaetón,
plena, and dancehall, is a great exponent of the muted swagger that comes with
low-tempo beats and hushed vocals, as though trying to hide from the
authorities. "Robin Hood" is a typically cynical tale of illegal
activity, but his exhausted mumble intentionally gives away the downside of
always being one step ahead of the law.
11. Rodrigo Costa Félix, "Amigo Aprendiz"
Portugal
The vocal and instrumental tradition of the
fatalistic, painfully nostalgic fado stretches back to Portugal's days as
seafaring power, but it culminated in the mid-20th century with the immensely
gifted—and nearly as beloved—Amália Rodrigues. Post-Amália, traditional fado
singers sometimes run the risk of being an indulged set of historical
reenactors, but the young Félix sidesteps that by focusing on the minute
nuances of his song, helped by extremely sympathetic instrumentalists.
12. Sergio Járlaz, "Caruso"
Chile
In 2011, Sergio Járlaz was the first winner of the Chilean edition
of The X Factor. His nickname on the
show was "Pavarottito," or "little Pavarotti," after his
light-operatic singing style. This, his first single, is a cover of Italian
composer Lucio Dalla's famous 1986 tribute to Enrico Caruso—which has already been
covered by every pop-classical singer in the music industry. It's still
beautiful, and a fitting gesture to the bel canto origins of the modern,
sweeping pop ballad.
Grateful to: TheAtlantic
Grateful to: TheAtlantic
MUSIGA Endorse GMA Europe
The Ghana Music Awards Europe (GMAEU) ceremony has been held
since 2003.
It used to be known as Ghana Music Awards UK, but has been
modified to cover all of Europe.
However, this year’s edition is the first of its kind to
have the collaboration of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA).
An official signing of this collaboration was at the Head
Office of MUSIGA in Accra.
Ace Radio Presenter, Kwesi Aboagye was on hand as a
representative of the GMA Europe Board and Bice Osei Kuffour, the President of
MUSIGA, signed on behalf of MUSIGA.
President of MUSIGA, Bice Osei Kuffour expressed his support
for the GMA Europe and also mentioned that it is an avenue for Ghanaian music
to be showcased to not just Ghanaians living abroad but also to foreigners.
Kwesi Aboagye, who represented the GMA Europe in Ghana
expressed his joy at the marriage between the two unions and hoped that it will
progress to greater heights.
National Executives of MUSIGA as well as some of the
nominees for this year’s GMA Europe attended the short ceremony.
The actual event will come off on the 24th of November in
Sync London will be hosted by Kwami Sefa Kayi.
This collaboration means MUSIGA endorses the event and will
contribute to the event in its entirety.
It is in line with the objective of MUSIGA to promote
Ghanaian music worldwide.
As part of the agreement, a special category is to be
created to recognize the MUSIGA Outstanding Artiste of the Year.
There are a total of 10 public voting categories and three
honours award.
This year’s ‘Life Time Achievement’ with a convincing select
committee votes, will go to the Ghanaian internationally acclaimed musician
Daniel Amakye Dede for effortlessly combining the guitar hi life style of
playing and his unique talent.
Invited performers include Tiffany, Asem, Amakye Dede,
Charles Amoah, George Darko, Fuse ODG, Tinchy Strider, Mista Silva, SWAY plus
UK’s best DJs in rotation playing the best in Azonto, Hiplife, Hilife, RnB,
Funky House, and Soul Full Garage for the after party.
Grateful
to: NewsOne
Wizkid confesses he had crush on Genevieve Nnaji and can
still date her
Ayodeji Balogun otherwise known as Wizkid hit the Nigerian music industry few years ago when he released his hit single Holla At Your Boy. The song became an instant hit especially when it became the favourite of many hit TV stations across Africa.
Ayodeji Balogun otherwise known as Wizkid hit the Nigerian music industry few years ago when he released his hit single Holla At Your Boy. The song became an instant hit especially when it became the favourite of many hit TV stations across Africa.
It is very usual for celebrities to have crush on some people before they also
became stars themselves. While answering questions from Toolz on Ndani TV, Wizkid revealed that he had crush on Nollywood superstar actress, Genevieve Nnaji.
According to Wizkid, “I really had a crush on Genevieve until I met her and I
realized she was my aunty. I love her. “When I was a kid, I loved watching her movies. I met her when I was with my
older uncles, they told her to come meet their boy (me) and I said ‘Good
evening ma’. It is all good though, I still love you Genevieve,”
When teased by Toolz if he could still date the 33 years old screen goddess, 22-year-old Wizkid said,” Yea, definitely, but I doubt she would date me.”
He was then given a tip on how to get Genevieve. ”I think you should send a private jet to go pick her (Genevieve) up at her house and take her to wherever you are just for dinner,” Toolz told Wizkid. ”I promise, I am going to do that, the EME artiste assured Toolz.
Grateful to: Nigeriafilms
When teased by Toolz if he could still date the 33 years old screen goddess, 22-year-old Wizkid said,” Yea, definitely, but I doubt she would date me.”
He was then given a tip on how to get Genevieve. ”I think you should send a private jet to go pick her (Genevieve) up at her house and take her to wherever you are just for dinner,” Toolz told Wizkid. ”I promise, I am going to do that, the EME artiste assured Toolz.
Grateful to: Nigeriafilms
Majid Michel,
Zack Orji And Others Honoured At Planet Africa
The 9th Annual Diversity and Planet Africa Awards gala, held on Saturday, October 27 that the Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Canada, was a tremendous success.
The evening commenc
The 9th Annual Diversity and Planet Africa Awards gala, held on Saturday, October 27 that the Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Canada, was a tremendous success.
The evening commenc
ed with an
exclusive, sold out VIP dinner, catered by celebrity chef Selwyn Richards,
followed by the awards ceremony, world class entertainment.
International recording artist & four-time Juno and Much Music Video Award winner KardinalOffishall hosted the awards ceremony, while the VIP dinner was hosted by comedian Jay Martin and Sam Sarpong hosted the After Party. Top notch performances were rendered by renowned dance troop Ballet Creole; a powerful tribute to Whitney Houston by Patricia Shirley and a groovy showcase by Ghana’s Hiplife duo Ruff N Smooth.
“We are pleased with the tremendous interest that the Diversity and Planet Africa Awards program has generated. According to statistics regarding the Planet Africa Group website, there were 160,236 hits in October so far, an increase of about 20,000 hits from last year,” says Patricia Bebia Mawa, President & Editorial Director of Planet Africa Group. “On the day of the awards, we had 21,200 hits,” she says.
This year’s Planet Africa Award recipients include Senator Don Meredith; National Bank Managing Director Ray Williams; Hollywood Actress Vivica A. Fox; Dream Maker Corporation CEO Isaac Olowolafe; Grace Foods Chairman Douglas Orane; Black Health Alliance President Dr. Christopher Morgan; Nathaniel Dett Chorale Founder Brainerd Blyden-Taylor; Professor Grace-Edward Galabuzi; Olympian Shelly Ann Brown; Actors Majid Michel and Zack Orji; Bell Canada Associate Director Frances Delsol; student Geoffrey Kasonde; BBPA President Pauline Christian; Scientist Dr. Abraham Katampe and youth advocate Rev. Alvin Nicholson.
Planet Africa 2012 Award recipients Recipients of the Diversity Awards include RBC Royal Bank President Jennifer Tory; Senator Anne Cools, Markham City Mayor Frank Scarpitti; Toronto Police Deputy Chief Peter Sloly; Businessman and Philanthropist HarpreetSethi and Humanitarian Belinda Stronach.
At the gala, Dr. Julius Garvey, a physician and son of the historic leader Marcus Garvey, received the African Legend Award in honour of his father’s legacy. The honour for Lawyer and Civil Rights Activist Charles Roach, was received on behalf of his family by June Roach.
“Guests at the awards got a close-up look at the award-winning Chevrolet Cruze and the versatile Chevrolet Equinox, which were on display with product specialists giving out information on the vehicles, made available by Chevrolet, a presenting sponsor,” says Ms. Mawa. “Ethiopian Airlines, also a Presenting Sponsor, had a booth with information about how the airline is making an impact on the aviation industry, as it now flies direct from Toronto to Africa,” she says.
Other sponsors include Ayo and Tayo Alabi of Jodal Healthcare, OMNI Television, Kingsley Jesuorobo& Associates, York Regional Police Service, G98.7 FM, The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, First Fridays, Moneygram, Lewis Law Professional Corporation, Mosaic Foods and Ontario Black History Society. Youth sponsors include PricewaterHouseCoopers, TD Bank Financial Group, Canadian Association of Nigerian Physicians and Dentists (CANPAD) and Rexdale Community Health Centre.
Grateful to: Ameyawdebrah.com
International recording artist & four-time Juno and Much Music Video Award winner KardinalOffishall hosted the awards ceremony, while the VIP dinner was hosted by comedian Jay Martin and Sam Sarpong hosted the After Party. Top notch performances were rendered by renowned dance troop Ballet Creole; a powerful tribute to Whitney Houston by Patricia Shirley and a groovy showcase by Ghana’s Hiplife duo Ruff N Smooth.
“We are pleased with the tremendous interest that the Diversity and Planet Africa Awards program has generated. According to statistics regarding the Planet Africa Group website, there were 160,236 hits in October so far, an increase of about 20,000 hits from last year,” says Patricia Bebia Mawa, President & Editorial Director of Planet Africa Group. “On the day of the awards, we had 21,200 hits,” she says.
This year’s Planet Africa Award recipients include Senator Don Meredith; National Bank Managing Director Ray Williams; Hollywood Actress Vivica A. Fox; Dream Maker Corporation CEO Isaac Olowolafe; Grace Foods Chairman Douglas Orane; Black Health Alliance President Dr. Christopher Morgan; Nathaniel Dett Chorale Founder Brainerd Blyden-Taylor; Professor Grace-Edward Galabuzi; Olympian Shelly Ann Brown; Actors Majid Michel and Zack Orji; Bell Canada Associate Director Frances Delsol; student Geoffrey Kasonde; BBPA President Pauline Christian; Scientist Dr. Abraham Katampe and youth advocate Rev. Alvin Nicholson.
Planet Africa 2012 Award recipients Recipients of the Diversity Awards include RBC Royal Bank President Jennifer Tory; Senator Anne Cools, Markham City Mayor Frank Scarpitti; Toronto Police Deputy Chief Peter Sloly; Businessman and Philanthropist HarpreetSethi and Humanitarian Belinda Stronach.
At the gala, Dr. Julius Garvey, a physician and son of the historic leader Marcus Garvey, received the African Legend Award in honour of his father’s legacy. The honour for Lawyer and Civil Rights Activist Charles Roach, was received on behalf of his family by June Roach.
“Guests at the awards got a close-up look at the award-winning Chevrolet Cruze and the versatile Chevrolet Equinox, which were on display with product specialists giving out information on the vehicles, made available by Chevrolet, a presenting sponsor,” says Ms. Mawa. “Ethiopian Airlines, also a Presenting Sponsor, had a booth with information about how the airline is making an impact on the aviation industry, as it now flies direct from Toronto to Africa,” she says.
Other sponsors include Ayo and Tayo Alabi of Jodal Healthcare, OMNI Television, Kingsley Jesuorobo& Associates, York Regional Police Service, G98.7 FM, The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, First Fridays, Moneygram, Lewis Law Professional Corporation, Mosaic Foods and Ontario Black History Society. Youth sponsors include PricewaterHouseCoopers, TD Bank Financial Group, Canadian Association of Nigerian Physicians and Dentists (CANPAD) and Rexdale Community Health Centre.
Grateful to: Ameyawdebrah.com
Jay Foley
represents Ghana at EMA
One of Ghana’s best entertainment radio and TV presenters, Jay Foley has been chosen by MTV and Multichoice Ghana to represent Ghana at the upcoming 19th annual MTV European Music Awards (MTV EMA) slated for 11th November 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Jay Foley remarked, “I am extremely happy to be recognized by Multichoice and MTV as a contributor to the entertainment industry.
The MTV EMA’s is one of the biggest awards ceremony in the history of world music and it is a privilege for me to represent my country as one of the media persons from across the world on such a big platform.”
Jay Foley’s all-expense paid trip to Frankfurt, Germany will last for three days and he will have the opportunity to tour Germany and share the same auditorium with world big stars like Jay Z, Kanye West, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Pit Bull, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry on the night of the MTV EMA.
A statement released and signed by Head of Public Relations for Global Media Alliance, Rosemond Aryeetey noted, “This year has really been a blessing for Y FM and its listeners.
Just after Global Media Alliance, the mother company of Y FM won the CIMG media company of the year award, three of Y FM’s presenters picked three prestigious awards in the Globa RTP awards, and now, Jay Foley has been selected to represent Ghana at the MTV European Music awards.”
The statement further stressed, “It is a great achievement and on behalf of the Y FM crew and our cherished listeners, I congratulate Jay Foley for his nomination to represent Ghana at the MTV EMA in Frankfurt, Germany.
We are also happy to collaborate once again with Multichoice after other collaborations such as Big Brother.”
Head of Communications at MultiChoice Ghana Anne Sackey reiterated MultiChoice’s commitment to bringing world-class entertainment to the doorstep of Ghanaians.
Grateful to: XYZ
One of Ghana’s best entertainment radio and TV presenters, Jay Foley has been chosen by MTV and Multichoice Ghana to represent Ghana at the upcoming 19th annual MTV European Music Awards (MTV EMA) slated for 11th November 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Jay Foley remarked, “I am extremely happy to be recognized by Multichoice and MTV as a contributor to the entertainment industry.
The MTV EMA’s is one of the biggest awards ceremony in the history of world music and it is a privilege for me to represent my country as one of the media persons from across the world on such a big platform.”
Jay Foley’s all-expense paid trip to Frankfurt, Germany will last for three days and he will have the opportunity to tour Germany and share the same auditorium with world big stars like Jay Z, Kanye West, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Pit Bull, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry on the night of the MTV EMA.
A statement released and signed by Head of Public Relations for Global Media Alliance, Rosemond Aryeetey noted, “This year has really been a blessing for Y FM and its listeners.
Just after Global Media Alliance, the mother company of Y FM won the CIMG media company of the year award, three of Y FM’s presenters picked three prestigious awards in the Globa RTP awards, and now, Jay Foley has been selected to represent Ghana at the MTV European Music awards.”
The statement further stressed, “It is a great achievement and on behalf of the Y FM crew and our cherished listeners, I congratulate Jay Foley for his nomination to represent Ghana at the MTV EMA in Frankfurt, Germany.
We are also happy to collaborate once again with Multichoice after other collaborations such as Big Brother.”
Head of Communications at MultiChoice Ghana Anne Sackey reiterated MultiChoice’s commitment to bringing world-class entertainment to the doorstep of Ghanaians.
Grateful to: XYZ
Rap Doctor
Releases ‘Okyeame Kwame Versatile Show’ Album In December
Ghana’s rap doctor Okyeame Kwame has hinted that his ‘Okyeame Kwame
Versatile Show’ Album has been created with poetry lovers in mind.
“I am staging the ‘Okyeame Kwame Versatile Show’ at the National Theater to coincide with the album launch in appreciation of my fans who have given me so much.
This album provides a lot of education in literature for fans to keep,” he noted.
The ‘Faithful’ and ‘Woso’ singer has hinted that the finished hard copy of his album will include a booklet containing lyrics of all the songs on the album.
“This is important because it will indulge listeners by enabling them to have a clear understanding of the verbal aspect of the album, which contains poetic elements for academic and educational purposes,” he explained.
Even though the lyrical content of some songs contains some adult themes, he is optimistic that every individual who values education through music can relate to the content.
“As you know, Literature modifies and brings new dimensions to one’s thought,” which he believes is what this album is out to achieve.
His heart’s desire, he disclosed, is to see that in some years to come, his music will be translated into more than 20 different international languages for educational purposes, simply because of its poetic and communicative elements.
He compares himself to Shakespeare saying if Shakespeare’s works were acknowledged years after his death, his (Okyeame Kwame) works will also go places even as he is alive.
The ‘Okyeame Kwame Versatile Show’ is the fourth solo album by Okyeame Kwame.
The only one of its kind, the Rap Doctor delivers a mixture of English, Twi, and Pidgin (broken English) languages on this album.
Another one-off with this album is that the Rap Doctor features some popular artistes and producers.
On December 14 at the ‘Okyeame KwameVersatile Show’ Event, Okyeame Kwame is set to perform each song on the album with the various artistes featured on the album at the National Theater.
Artistes featured on the album include Kesse, Raquel, Efya, Irene Logan, Nana Yaa, Tinny, Edem, and Stone (of Bradez fame).
The show seeks to fuse music, dance and theatre on one stage.
Grateful to: NewsOne
“I am staging the ‘Okyeame Kwame Versatile Show’ at the National Theater to coincide with the album launch in appreciation of my fans who have given me so much.
This album provides a lot of education in literature for fans to keep,” he noted.
The ‘Faithful’ and ‘Woso’ singer has hinted that the finished hard copy of his album will include a booklet containing lyrics of all the songs on the album.
“This is important because it will indulge listeners by enabling them to have a clear understanding of the verbal aspect of the album, which contains poetic elements for academic and educational purposes,” he explained.
Even though the lyrical content of some songs contains some adult themes, he is optimistic that every individual who values education through music can relate to the content.
“As you know, Literature modifies and brings new dimensions to one’s thought,” which he believes is what this album is out to achieve.
His heart’s desire, he disclosed, is to see that in some years to come, his music will be translated into more than 20 different international languages for educational purposes, simply because of its poetic and communicative elements.
He compares himself to Shakespeare saying if Shakespeare’s works were acknowledged years after his death, his (Okyeame Kwame) works will also go places even as he is alive.
The ‘Okyeame Kwame Versatile Show’ is the fourth solo album by Okyeame Kwame.
The only one of its kind, the Rap Doctor delivers a mixture of English, Twi, and Pidgin (broken English) languages on this album.
Another one-off with this album is that the Rap Doctor features some popular artistes and producers.
On December 14 at the ‘Okyeame KwameVersatile Show’ Event, Okyeame Kwame is set to perform each song on the album with the various artistes featured on the album at the National Theater.
Artistes featured on the album include Kesse, Raquel, Efya, Irene Logan, Nana Yaa, Tinny, Edem, and Stone (of Bradez fame).
The show seeks to fuse music, dance and theatre on one stage.
Grateful to: NewsOne
Thursday, 1 November 2012
20
free Google Chrome apps to boost your productivity
Google Chrome might well become the
world’s most popular browser this year. It has already overtaken Mozilla
Firefox and is well positioned to overtake Internet Explorer whose share
dropped from 46 to 38.5 percent last year.
Chrome is a very easy browser to use
and offers a number of useful extensions and apps. Google has redesigned
Chrome’s interface allowing you to shift between most visited sites and Chrome
apps. That means you can significantly increase your browser’s functionality.
So how can journalists make the best
use of Google Chrome? Here are 20 free apps to check out and let us know if can
recommend useful Chrome apps for journalism.
Yoono
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mjkbgbnoikoflalnbnofkfegidffigkeIf you are a social media fan promoting your articles and communicating with your audience via social media, this app is for you. You can share posts and read your feed on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flickr and others from a single interface.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mjkbgbnoikoflalnbnofkfegidffigkeIf you are a social media fan promoting your articles and communicating with your audience via social media, this app is for you. You can share posts and read your feed on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flickr and others from a single interface.
iPiccy Photo Editor
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/imokeandodnlammaoenbgcnbhigjbpjhThis simple photo editor doesn’t require registration and allows you to perform basic editing to prepare images for the web. You can either upload photos from your PC or from a URL or Facebook page, or just take a picture with your web cam. The app allows you to resize and crop images, rotate them and adjust colours. You can also apply different filters and add text to your image.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/imokeandodnlammaoenbgcnbhigjbpjhThis simple photo editor doesn’t require registration and allows you to perform basic editing to prepare images for the web. You can either upload photos from your PC or from a URL or Facebook page, or just take a picture with your web cam. The app allows you to resize and crop images, rotate them and adjust colours. You can also apply different filters and add text to your image.
Alternatively, you can use Aviary
Image Editor (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dafkakmjmhfnnfclmjdfpnbmdeddkoeo)
It looks like a simplified Photoshop
version and can even work with layers.
Aviary Audio Editor
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ajiijeebjcmkhdplmollbjpljcnelfhnThis is a free online audio editor which is much more comfortable to use than Audacity, a popular offline editor. It allows multitracking and simple editing operations. You can also record audio directly from you device and then save and edit it.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ajiijeebjcmkhdplmollbjpljcnelfhnThis is a free online audio editor which is much more comfortable to use than Audacity, a popular offline editor. It allows multitracking and simple editing operations. You can also record audio directly from you device and then save and edit it.
Mappeo
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/lnempicjilmahngopecohbcbldlijkibYou can use Mappeo when covering regional stories. The app will show you geolocated videos from a particular area that have been published on YouTube.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/lnempicjilmahngopecohbcbldlijkibYou can use Mappeo when covering regional stories. The app will show you geolocated videos from a particular area that have been published on YouTube.
Transcribe
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ogokenmicnjdfhmhocanoemnddmpcjjmTranscribing recorded audio might be tricky and tiring, if you have to constantly switch between the text document and audio player. Transcribe solves this problem and lets you play audio and write the transcript in one window. The app also works offline, all you need to do is to upload your mp3 or wav-file and then just copy the text into your document.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ogokenmicnjdfhmhocanoemnddmpcjjmTranscribing recorded audio might be tricky and tiring, if you have to constantly switch between the text document and audio player. Transcribe solves this problem and lets you play audio and write the transcript in one window. The app also works offline, all you need to do is to upload your mp3 or wav-file and then just copy the text into your document.
Read Later Fast
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/decdfngdidijkdjgbknlnepdljfaepjiIf you need to read a lot of documents and pages online during you research, this app is for you. It lets you save pages to read them offline later. You can also choose to read the article as plain text or in the original view. You can add the articles to your personal archive to make sure you can find them even if they have been deleted from the website. The app is available in a number of languages, including English, German and Russian.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/decdfngdidijkdjgbknlnepdljfaepjiIf you need to read a lot of documents and pages online during you research, this app is for you. It lets you save pages to read them offline later. You can also choose to read the article as plain text or in the original view. You can add the articles to your personal archive to make sure you can find them even if they have been deleted from the website. The app is available in a number of languages, including English, German and Russian.
Quick Note
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mijlebbfndhelmdpmllgcfadlkankhokThis app helps you to take notes online as well as store and search them afterwards. A useful tool if you don’t want to get distracted by searching for a sheet of paper while browsing.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mijlebbfndhelmdpmllgcfadlkankhokThis app helps you to take notes online as well as store and search them afterwards. A useful tool if you don’t want to get distracted by searching for a sheet of paper while browsing.
Note-taking is even more fun with
scribble which is a more sophisticated app. It will organise your notes on a
virtual pinboard in a stylish way. You can create notifications and set
reminders for your notes which will then appear on your desktop.
Ge.tt
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cdgghbbgmhcpidlmnepkbihehhkmjomcUsing Ge.tt will let you share files up to 2 GB via Facebook, Twitter or email. All you need to do is upload the file and publish the link on the chosen channel. For example, the tool comes in handy if you need to quickly share an interview or a picture.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cdgghbbgmhcpidlmnepkbihehhkmjomcUsing Ge.tt will let you share files up to 2 GB via Facebook, Twitter or email. All you need to do is upload the file and publish the link on the chosen channel. For example, the tool comes in handy if you need to quickly share an interview or a picture.
An extremely simple task management
tool with a reduced design. You can create new tasks by clicking on the green
“add” button and choose if the will be marked as important or set a concrete
date. Deleting the task is even easier: you just click on the left square near
the task and it’s gone. The app also works offline a helps you keep track of
your current tasks.
History eraser
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jjolhjmdgbhebcdnfjhngobjggghoipaResearch on the web also means you need to be able to cover up your tracks. This free app deletes typed URLs, cache, cookies and all your downloads. You can decide on the time period and delete either everything, or just the track of your activities for the last hour, day, week, month. Just don’t forget to save the stuff you will need later.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jjolhjmdgbhebcdnfjhngobjggghoipaResearch on the web also means you need to be able to cover up your tracks. This free app deletes typed URLs, cache, cookies and all your downloads. You can decide on the time period and delete either everything, or just the track of your activities for the last hour, day, week, month. Just don’t forget to save the stuff you will need later.
Task timer
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/aomfjmibjhhfdenfkpaodhnlhkolngif?hl=enA simple tool to keep track of the time you spend on different tasks online. Just type in a new task and, if necessary, set the date you are supposed to spend on it. You will then be notified when you have reached your limit. You can stop, reset and delete tasks. The app will show all your tasks as a pie diagram which can be an enormous motivator.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/aomfjmibjhhfdenfkpaodhnlhkolngif?hl=enA simple tool to keep track of the time you spend on different tasks online. Just type in a new task and, if necessary, set the date you are supposed to spend on it. You will then be notified when you have reached your limit. You can stop, reset and delete tasks. The app will show all your tasks as a pie diagram which can be an enormous motivator.
Writebox
This simple text tool is for you if
you get distracted by the numerous possibilities and functions of sophisticated
text processing software. You will land on a black-and-white page with
extremely reduced design which should help you concentrate on the text itself.
Alternatively, you could also use
Quietwrite (QuietWrite)
which doesn’t require the sign-in.
Lovely Charts
This is an easy to use app to
visualize things, such as drawing diagrams, flowcharts or sitemaps using drag’n
drop mechanism. You can then export your work as a png. or jpg. file. The tool
is perfect for bloggers and freelancers.
Mind map
MindMap
Mindmaps help you to structure your thoughts during a research and visualize connections between different ideas and tasks. The app doesn’t require a registration, so you can start drawing your map right away. You can then save it locally for later use, print or save as a picture.
MindMap
Mindmaps help you to structure your thoughts during a research and visualize connections between different ideas and tasks. The app doesn’t require a registration, so you can start drawing your map right away. You can then save it locally for later use, print or save as a picture.
NewIP
This app will change your IP-address
and will help you keep yourself anonymous during a hard-core research. After
typing in the address you want to access, you will continue browsing through
the NewIP page.
FeedSquares
This browser extension will refresh
your Google Reader feed and visualize it in an attractive and user-friendly
way. It will automatically import feeds from your Google Reader. Separate feeds
will be shown in a stream at the bottom of the page. You can open single posts
by clicking on them. The posts you have read or scrolled through will change
their color to grey so that you don’t have to return to them.
Google screen capture
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cpngackimfmofbokmjmljamhdncknpmg/details
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cpngackimfmofbokmjmljamhdncknpmg/details
An incredibly useful Chrome and
Firefox extension for online journalists who spend time annotating screengrabs
in Photoshop and other graphics packages.
TinEye
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/haebnnbpedcbhciplfhjjkbafijpncjl
Add this browser extension, right click on a picture or upload an image and you can find out where else it has been used. It is a valuable journalism tool to verify photographs.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/haebnnbpedcbhciplfhjjkbafijpncjl
Add this browser extension, right click on a picture or upload an image and you can find out where else it has been used. It is a valuable journalism tool to verify photographs.
ScribeFire
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/elkkomimknapgodalnkjeddkjnjkfmfpScribeFire
allows you to blog from your browser, without opening the CMS or platform. You
can post to platforms including WordPress, Blogger, TypePad, Windows Live
Spaces, Tumblr, Posterous, Xanga, and LiveJournal. You can edit and update
existing posts and also schedule posts for the future (if your blog allows
that). You can also delete posts, save drafts, tag, categorize and upload
images, and post to multiple blogs at once.
Grateful to: Natalia Karbasova
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