A-Plus Insults 4Syte Music Video Awards! Says It’s A ‘Sakawa’ Music Awards & They Are CopyCats Of Charter House

Watch ‘Letter to the West’ Video



The 2nd 4Syte TV Music Video Awards 2010 launch is schedule to come off on the 9th of October 2010 at the Hollywood Lounge, Citizen Kofi. But hiplifer Aplus, known in real life as Kwame Asare Obeng has threw insults to the awards saying “it’s a sakawa awards”.

When the full list of nominations of the second edition of the 4Syte Music Video Awards was released APlus’ ‘Letter to the West’ had two nominations. It was nominated in the ‘Best Male Video’, as well as ‘Best Photography’ categories. Speaking to GhanaCelebrities.com about his nominations, he said he is not enthused about the whole nominations.

In the ‘Best Male Video’, he is nominated alongside Richie with ‘When I Get You’, Samini with ‘Baby’, Kwabena Kwabena with ‘Dadie Anoma’, Tinny with ‘Ringtone’ and Jay Ghartey with ‘My Baby’.

His ‘Letter to the West’ which talks about Horror in Africa; Oppression, Corruption, Dictatorship, Atrocities, Malnutrition was nominated with 4X4 with ‘Fresh One’, Scizo with ‘I Dey 4 U’, VIP with ‘I Think I Like Am’, Samini with ‘Baby’ and Sarkodie with ‘Baby’ in the ‘Best Photography’ category.

The rapper who has been touted as a politically incorrect musician went through the categories and laughed over them. He said “This people are not truthful to themselves. All they want to do is to emulate Charter House”.

Though he had two nominations, APlus bemoaned about being left out in the following categories ‘Best Editing’, ‘Overall Best Video’, ‘Best Directed’, ‘Best African Act’ & ‘Best Collaboration’. He believed since his video has been constantly featured on BBC, CNN & BET, it was wise for the organizers to include the video in the above categories.

Though his video is not placed in the ‘Best Editing’ and ‘Best Directed’, he dared the organizers to go back and watch the videos again and tell him which of the nominated videos in the above named categories are best edited and directed than his video. As far as he is concern, the organizers erred in not placing “himself” and Praye in the ‘Best Collaboration’ category.

He said what the organizers were looking for was for a video where ladies come and show their bum. To him, most of the videos nominated show how bad the whole award is and asked ‘what is the point in awarding a video where the people in the video pretend to be what they are not?’

“Most of them goes to hire big posh cars and use them in their videos and the next minute you see them fighting over trotro”.

He revealed to GhanaCelebrities.com that since he wanted his video to make sense and go with the lyrics in the songs, they travelled to Burkina Faso to shoot the video.

This is his message to Ignace Hego of 4Syte TV. “I say to Ignace that, I don’t need him to give me award and tell me who I am because I know myself. I have over 5000 friends on Facebook, they watch my videos and write on my page, this is enough for me”.

He ended by saying “I don’t want to be part of any ‘sakawa’ awards”.

M3nsa & Wanlov Dropped As Tinny Seals Through For MOBO 2010! But Can He Beat K’Naan & P-Square?

I don’t intend to start another controversy with this one but how popular is Tinny? Is he that better than the Fokn bois duo M3nsa and Wanlov combined together? I beg to differ…

This year’s Music Of Black Origin’s (MOBO) Awards in the Best African Act category had 15 nominees. The numbers have been trimmed down to five. Fokn Bois duo M3nsa and Wanlov Da Koborlor who were initially nominated failed to make the last five since they didn’t acquire enough votes.

According to the organizers of the awards, Tinny is the only artiste from Ghana to make the last five.

Tinny will be fighting with the Somalia born K’Naan, Nigerian’s sensational duo P-Square and JJC and Ethiopian’s Mulatu Astatke for the ‘Best African Act’.

Celebrating its 15th year, the MOBO Awards has helped champion the extraordinary rise of urban music over the past two decades from niche to now leading the UK charts, and will celebrate the cream of British artists from the past years at its star-studded ceremony in Liverpool, on October 20th this year.

The MOBO Tour is set to hit six of the UK’s hottest cities over six days between 13th October and 19th October 2010. By arrangement with Coda and SJM, the tour will be headlined by DJ and Boy Better Know frontmant, Skepta.

The chart-topping emcee will take to the stage alongside a host of fresh, new urban talent. Also on the line is Aggro Santos, Donae’o, Scorcher, Mz Bratt, Jodie Connor, Maverick Sabre, Rough Diamondz, and Angel.

Movie Review: Roger Quartey’s ‘TURN ME ON'

Sometimes it’s not a mistake for someone to play second fiddle to another person. I think it’s for the sake of learning that’s why we find ourselves being under some people, not for the fact that they are superior to us.

I can count over 30 movies that Roger Harold Quartey has featured as either a Production Manger or an actor or perhaps both. I’m not that old but have been on this planet for over two decades and I have seen lots of movies that Roger has been part of.

After helping several movie production houses to produce chart topping movies, now comes Roger Q Productions. And there comes his first production ‘TURN ME ON’.

Before I continue, I have a confession to make, I know Ghanaians are quick at taking sides, am a victim. I’m quick to say ‘this movie is the best local movie I have seen’ but after watching the above movie, I think I will be careful from now onwards.

Roger Quartey is a classic example of a learned person who has acquired a little bit of this and a little bit of that from his years of being in the movie industry to make a complete movie. Will it be over ambitious to say he’s scored a higher mark than his bosses? Don’t mind me I like controversies.

The movie with Love, Greed, Blackmail, Hatred, Treasure and Deceit as its theme featured all the highly sought after movie stars in Ghana. It featured Jackie Appiah, John Dumelo, Kofi Adjorlolo, Yvonne Nelson, Roselyn Ngissah, Beverly Afaglo, Timothy Bentum, Ben Kwadey, Vivian Achor, Khareema Aguiar, Eddie Nartey, Ken Fiati and Omar De 1st.

‘TURN ME ON’ is a story of one Dr. Harry Buckman, a successful businessman and a family man who has toiled so hard to achieve a lot in life. With four children Tyler, a lawyer by profession, Kendell, a renowned fashion designer, Woody, a musician and a drug addict, and Julia their half sister.

Tyler Buckman (Played by John Dumelo), the elder son of the family unknowingly to his siblings hires one of his dad’s escorts to secretly kill their dad.

Kendell Asamoah (played by Jackie Appiah), a renowned fashion designer and the wife of Michael Asamoah, a stammer (played by Eddie Nartey) mistakenly knocked down and killed an innocent girl. The knock was not her fault; but she however narrated the whole incidence to her husband. The husband then started blackmailing her, writing letters to her requesting for various amounts of money every now and then.

Woody Buckman (Played by Benjamin Kwadey) a struggling musician. His dad wanted him to become an engineer against his wish of being a footballer or a musician. His own deeds made sure he didn’t become a football, an engineer but a struggling musician. He became a drug addict through the fault of his own wife (played by Roselyn Ngissah).

For the wife, it was a pay back time for her against a husband who impregnated her own best friend and in addition to her real sister. The two ended up losing their lives when they opted for abortion to terminate the unwanted babies.

Greed For Money

With GHC 4 million left for the three of them and as the eldest son, it was stated in the Will that he is supposed to receive more than the rest. But the family lawyer (played by Kofi Adjorlolo) informs them that there is another claimant to the Buckman’s property who happens to be Julia Buckman (Yvonne Nelson), the daughter of Rosemary.

Tyler takes a loan from the bank and then hatched a plan with a lady (Beverly Afaglo) he had saved from being battered to death. He pays her to impersonate as daughter of Rosemary, a former worker at the Buckman’s house who run away 23 years after getting pregnant with Mr. Buckman.

When Beverly approached the family that she is the lost daughter of the late Buckman, she needed a proof for her claim. She wasn’t able to do that, so it became necessary that a private investigator was hired to find out. Since this is the handwork of Tyler, it was successful. She was proved as their lost sibling.

So now with their lost sibling found, the GHC 4 million was to be shared equally to the four siblings. Just when Beverly was about leaving to South Africa for accomplishing her role as an impersonator, then Kendell persuades her to stay behind and wait for her GHC 1 million.

Beverly and her fiancé (played by Omar De 1st) started exhorting huge sums of money from Tyler. Meanwhile the loan he took from the bank is accruing interests.

Tyler was frustrated since he needed his money to settle the debt at the bank. Meanwhile the real Julia Buckman surfaced. Kendell also needed her share of the money to pay off her blackmailers. For Woody, his wife is on his neck, she won’t grant him a divorce until she tastes her father in law’s money.

Now that the real Julia Buckman is discovered, do you think the money will be shared GHC 1 million equally among them? You actually think so? Grab your ticket as ‘TURN ME ON’ will be premiered on 1st of October 2010 at the Silver Bird Cinema at 6.30pm. The movie was produced by Roger Quartey and directed by Frank Rajah Arase.

I Recommend This Movie To All Movie Lovers though the constant use of abusive languages such as *S* word ‘Shit’ and *F* word ‘Fuck’ was a source of worry and a turn off for me instead of turning me on just as the title reads.

The first court scene was a bit confusing, well perhaps I wasn’t paying attention. The scene opens to the court room and suddenly the judge adjudges the case. Also there were scenes where Woody had braided hair and in-between scenes where he carried bushy hair.

I give the movie 80%. THUMPS UP Roger Harold Quartery and the crew. Don’t forget to build up on your next production because GhanaCelebrities.com will be watching closely.

Pope Skinny! New Host Of ‘Kasahare’ Level At Adom FM Speaks To GhanaCelebrities.Com

‘Kasahare Level’ is a three-hour hiplife/rap show on Adom 106.3 FM every Saturday night. It is a show where the host interviews various up coming artiste mostly hip lifers. It is one show which has unearthed talents ruling the country so far as rap and hip life is concerned.

The show which was initially hosted by Dr. Duncan then to Dr. Prekese, now is hosted by the Akuapem rapper and hip life artiste, Pope Skinny christened Edwin Kwame Ohene Darko.

How does he feel being in the driving seat of the show? “It’s a dream come through because I feel people are beginning to realize that am the only lyricist in Ghana”. He said rather boastfully to GhanaCelebrities.Com.


“I’m part of the first rappers who started Kasahare Level way back in 2002 and they feel a rapper can handle it better”. He answered when asked how he got into the driving seat.

After taking the baton from Dr. Prekese, the Akuapem rapper said he will resurrect the show and add new segments.


“I will try and resurrect the show with new segments and new feeling because now I audition the rappers very well before they come on the show”.

It was rumoured that a presenter (name withheld) of a similar show on radio was sacked because he was using the air time at his disposal to promote the artiste he was managing. So how is Pope Skinny going to ensure, he doesn’t use the air time to enrich himself by playing his own songs.
 

The rapper said being the host of the show cannot affect him as a rapper but he is coping and enjoying the experience that comes with it.

He sums up with GhanaCelebrities.Com with “I’m happy working with a great station like Adom FM”.

Sparrow Production Speaks! Nadia Buari’s ‘Check Mate’ Sold More Than Jackie Appiah’s ‘Perfect Picture’

Jackie Appiah & Nadia Buari

Mr. Kenneth Attoh, the Executive Producer of Sparrow Productions has revealed to GhanaCelebrities.com that contrary to what people think, ‘Check Mate’ really sold more than ‘Perfect Picture’. However, he was quick to say that ‘Perfect Picture’ created the buzz because Jackie Appiah was featured.

The list for the most-searched top 10 Ghanaian movie stars on Google had the dark skinned actress trailing the light skinned actress.

It was interesting and also surprising to hear that Nadia Buari is a step ahead of Jackie Appiah. At least it is a known fact that Jackie Appiah is the most loved Ghanaian actress.

Since GhanaCelebrities.Com has constantly being criticized and tagged as always favouring Jackie Appiah, we contacted Sparrow Productions to seek information on which the “movie selling power” of the two actresses (Buari & Jackie Appiah) as far as Sparrow is concern-Nadia.


Sparrow Productions used Jackie Appiah and Nadia Buari in the movies “Perfect Picture” and “CheckMate” respectively.

The question GhanaCelebrities.Com threw to Ken Attoh was “So which among the two faces sell more movies?”. “Well it depends who is watching or buying because they both have their market”, he answered. Mr. Attoh was quick to add that as a matter of fact, he knows Jackie is more popular and preferred than Nadia.

“I’m aware of the fact that, Jackie Appiah is more loved and more preferred actress to Nadia Buari. Contrary to their popularity, ‘Check Mate’  which had Nadia Buari sold more than ‘Perfect Picture’ which had Jackie Appiah. He said.
However, the lover man turned father of Shirley Frimpong Manso’s new baby was quick to debunk the notion when asked if Nadia Buari was the reason why the movie sold out.

“Of course not, the movie didn’t sell out because of Nadia, it sold out because of Sparrow Productions”.

The list for the most-searched top 10 Ghanaian movie stars on Google reads researched & compiled by GhanaCelebrities.Com…

1.      Van Vicker
2.     Nadia Buari
3.     Jackie Appiah
4.      Yvonne Nelson
5.      Agya Koo
6.      Majid Michel
7.   John Dumelo
8.   Juliet Ibrahim
9.   Nana Ama Mcbrown
10.  Chris Attoh

CEO Of Aphrodisiac Night Club Salutes Iwan

Confidence and Iwan

Iwan, the Lyrical Gunshot vibrated the Aphrodisiac Night Club with his conscious raga interlaced with reggae vibes. Many were the people who fell in love with his lyrics and movement on stage. People, who for strange reasons do not like dance hall instantly changed their mind based on how Iwan was able to handle himself on stage.

Iwan’s magic on the stage didn’t go unnoticed so that the CEO of the Club Miss Confidence Haugen who was very excited throughout Iwan’s performance, ended up on her feet dancing consciously to the tunes and the chants of the Lyrical Gunshot man.

The night club goddess could not hide her joy at the performance churned out by the Bullhaus entertainer and she ended up joining him on stage and in the process saluted him by wiping off the sweat on his face on stage much to the chagrin of the large crowd.

Home girl was in her element as usual. Her ‘kind’ gesture attracted attention from the audience. I know what’s on your mind now. Do you agree that pictures don’t lie? Here we go …

Confidence and Iwan

Confidence and Iwan

Confidence and Iwan

Confidence and Iwan

Confidence and Iwan

Confidence and Iwan

Confidence and Iwan

Confidence and Iwan

Confidence and Iwan

Confidence and Iwan

Confidence and Iwan

Showers Of Blessing At Iwan’s Album Launch At Aphrodisiac Night Club

Blessings come in so many ways, shape, sizes and under different circumstances. God works in mysterious ways and blesses people at his appointed time but there was no better time for God to shower in blessing on Iwan, the Lyrical Gunshot than during the launch of his maiden album ‘My Time’. Interestingly, the same day happened to be the day his mum under the guidance of God gave birth to him.

When choosing his stage name, it was obvious Iwan didn’t think of the meaning of that name. However, his ability to find appropriate meaning to that name makes it admirable. He calls it, I Win Always Naturally!


To say Iwan’s maiden launch at the forecourt of the Aphrodisiac Night Club was ‘wow’ would be an understatement, words like beautiful and colourful describes the show best. The event was packed to capacity. Every available space was filled by angry-to-see-Iwan folks. This was made up of his family, friends, and major industry players as well as well meaning music fans of home boy Lyrical Gunshot.

In a carnival fashion, the place was full to its brink that those who came late had to settle outside of the balustrade around the venue to catch to a glimpse of what was happening. When the show got interesting, then the showers of blessing started. It started drizzling, yet the show continued until it started raining heavily.

This forced the organizers to move proceedings to the inside of the club when the rains shown signs of not stopping. Aphrodisiac Night Club is spacious enough but couldn’t occupy the large number of crowds that besieged the venue.

In the club, after some performances from Trigmatic, Okyeame Kwame, Asem, Richie, Reggie Zippy and Tinny, Comotion handed the baton to his co presenter Norkus of YFM and he invited Iwan to kill it off.

Iwan started beautifully with ‘El Shaddai’ to ‘My Time’ to ‘Still Love Me’ to ‘Thanks & Praises’ to ‘One Life’ to ‘Who’s Bad’ to ‘That Day’ to ‘Run Away’. He engaged the crowd with his performances and the rest they say is history. He sliced his birthday cake with the help of the artistes available to wrap up a successful album launch.

His CDs were sold at only GHC 5.00 with a light.

IWAN: I Win Always Naturally! Says “I am here to INSPIRE, ENCOURAGE, EDUCATE & ENTERTAIN”. To the youth, I say believe in God & yourselves. We will only achieve if we believe. There’s an ‘IWAN’ in everyone.