Sala is the latest addition to the Paradise Entertainment family. The same label under the tutelage of Mr. Duke Banson houses the likes of Vision In Progress (VIP), 4X4 and Mimi. Sala was born Salamatu Yakubu.
Her first single ‘Fakye Me’ is fasting catching up with the people. She has since released the second single ‘Falling’, which is another great song with a nice video.
Sala’s album ‘Just The Beginning’ is available on iTunes.
How can one get an experience if he is never given a job? Though it is difficult to entrust full responsibility into someone who has no previous directing skills, there is always a first time to take a shot at something.
Having been given the opportunity to write and direct the movie ‘Kiss Me If You Can’, it gave Kobi Rana, the chance to acquire little experience to help him with his idea of rejuvenating the Ghana Movie Industry.
‘Kiss Me If You Can’ was like a stepping stone for the young creative director and I strongly believe his latest movie ‘2BAD’ will shoot him into the limelight. I believe his success in the movie industry will hinder the progress of his musical group ‘Rana’, because the more higher he goes, the more scripts he will be bombarded with but as they say, it is always prudent not to keep all your eggs in one basket.
Kobi Rana, real name Cornelius Phanthomas in his latest movie directed for A19, he delved deeply into a canker which has eaten deep in the fiber of the society. Ever heard of the name ‘kwachie’ boys?
‘2BAD’ is a story of one orphan Kwabena Asante played by Kobi Rana who lives with his two siblings in a slum in Accra. Kwabena goes through the daily hustle and bustle of life in Accra to provide shelter and food for his siblings. This is what he went through as the older sibling.
However, his younger brother is in a world of his own stealing whatever he lays his eyes on, consequently bringing troubles to his senior brother who already has lots of issues to deal with. Like a typical slum behavioural, his younger brother rapes their little sister. Unluckily for him, he was apprehended and killed immediately during one of his stealing spree.
His raped sister died later, this opens Kwabena to the world. He seeks the help of three other lads who have had their share of torture with society. Together, they decide to take control of their destiny via the dangerous way. When they realized that THE SOLUTION IS WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM, It was “far” too late.
Mostly, how one is treated at his young age determines the kind of person he or she becomes in the future. Per how they were treated, monsters were created out of them hence taking to the streets to fend for themselves in a ruthless manner.
Kobi Rana casted several new but talented faces in this movie. This is because he still believes that “AFRICA CAN MAKE INTERNATIONALLY ACCEPTED MOVIES WITH OR WITHOUT POPULAR FACES” and cited the multiple Oscar award winning ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ as his perfect example.
‘2BAD’ was written and directed by Kobi Rana for A19 MEDIA. They have produced spectacular television commercials and documentaries over the years. This is just a warm up for the excellence ahead.
I’m not good at rating movies but I recommend this movie.
It may surprise some to know that a good number of movies coming to the Ghanaian movie market nowadays are directed by Nigerian movie directors. Some few months back one of the most respected Ghanaian producers openly said he prefers using Nigerian directors than the Ghanaians because, the latter are sub-standard.
Well, the above explains the new trend now. It is no surprise that the direction of the new movie ‘The CEO’ was trusted in the hands of two experienced Nigerian directors, in the persons of John Inzedomi and Afam Okereke.
This movie has lots of lessons to be learnt, especially to career women or women who are in the corporate world. The fact that you starve your husband sexually doesn’t mean he will jump to the next girl and cheat on you. When a man is not cheating but then he is constantly accused of cheating, the idea of cheating, which is a seed, is then planted in his mind. Though, this does not apply to every man, majority will fall for that.
‘The CEO’, a movie from the stables of Smarttys Management & Production Company is a story of Gloria Lee (played by Selassie Ibrahim), as a CEO. An uncompromising, meticulous, principled, demanding and unfriendly woman, who is set to prove to everyone that she can go beyond public expectations of a woman. Gloria is married to her job. She is one hell of a busy woman. She prefers to work at home when she finds herself not doing anything.
Gloria is an annoying character who doesn’t have time for her family and anything. She is so much in love with her job that their intimacy life was virtually non-existent. Gloria won’t make love to her husband and if it happens, it means she wants it. Besides all this, she still has a third eye on the husband, as if he’s cheating.
As if she was married to her job, it was not only her family who were privy to her annoying behavior but her workers also. Working with her is hell itself. She had the penchant for firing her workers at the slightest mistake. There is no second chance in her dictionary.
At her work place, all her workers are constantly under pressure not to err because if that happens, there is no turning back; YOU WILL BE FIRED! Gloria assumes that her workers should be just like she is.
One of her workers Farida Alhassan (played by Nadia Buari) was faced with the choice of sticking to her job to the detriment of losing her demanding boyfriend (James Gardner). Though she is not ready to make any choice, she went through hell to satisfy both parties. The boyfriend’s attitude is so annoying and can force a lady out of any relationship any day, provided she doesn’t have any problem of losing the so called Mr. Right.
Even when she was in a steamy lovemaking ecstasy with her fiancé and in the middle of climax, her boss interrupts them with a phone call. This and other calls are weighing heavily on her neck that it seems like she is about losing her soon-to-be-husband.
Later in the story an argument ensued between Gloria and her husband Larry Lee (Desmond Elliot). She accuses him of sleeping with his actresses. Nothing the man said was taken. The argument got worse and he was told to get out of their home, which he complied.
Two sacked workers then hatched a plan to kidnap Gloria’s daughter and demanded an amount to be released. This idea is to pay Gloria for sacking them from their jobs. The plan worked perfect.
The kidnapping was like the solution to her heartless lifestyle. Why should one wait for something bad to happen to him or her before the person changes the lifestyle? Gloria went through hell with the support of the husband. The police come in to track down the two down with a tracking device which was placed in the money suitcase. The device shows on the computer the exact place of the kidnapers.
***** Honestly, some of the scenes were bit dragged, I hope Selassie Ibrahim will not insult us again with over elaboration scenes in her next movie. But I recommend this movie for all the CEOs, especially to women who are married and want to keep their husbands and make time for their homes.
What does it profit a CEO to gain wealth and without a family (husband and daughter) to enjoy with? The movie is schedule to be premiere on the 23rd of October, 2010 at the Golden Tulip Hotel. The event is STRICTLY BY INVITATION.
Also I will be glad if a copy of this movie can be sent to the Inspector General of Police. I think it’s about time; Ghana police needs to be abreast with modern day gadgets to track down these heartless kidnapers, armed robbers among others.
The movie blends a wonderful cast, including some of the crème de la crème in Nigeria and Ghana’s movie industries. It featured Selassie herself and her daughter Maleeha Mahama, Desmond Elliot, Roselyn Ngissah, Nadia Buari, Ekow Blankson among others.
Launch Of Smart Talk Show & Lifestyle Magazine
Selassie Ibrahim in a 3 in 1 journey as her Smarttys Management & Production Company will on the 23rd of October, 2010 at the Golden Tulip Hotel, premiere their first movie, ‘The CEO’, as well as their talk show ‘Smart People’ and ‘Lifestyle Magazine’.
Some selected media houses had the opportunity to watch the first episode of the ‘Smart People’ talk show which featured CEO of Unique Financial Services Mr Prince Kofi Amoabeng. It’s a show that will delve into lives of presidents, businessmen, lawyers, pastors, traditional rulers, musicians and more. The program is not only about entertainment, it’s informative and educative as well. The ‘Smart People’ Lifestyle Magazine is meant to celebrate the achievers in the society, so it could be you, yes you reading this article.
Right To Dream (RTD), the team which represented Viasat1 Ghana at the MTG United for Peace Cup in Oslo Norway made Ghana proud by winning the tournament.
The young lads had the opportunity to represent Ghana by winning a tournament dubbed ‘Peace United Football Tournament at Akrade, a suburb of Akosombo in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
The two days tournament had 130 kids from 12 countries. Each of the representing teams also won a similar tournament organised in their various countries. The sole aim for the tournament brings the MTG companies which includes Viasat1 together.
As it was spelt out in the rules, the tournament was not only to play football but also for the kids to make new friends and learn more about team spirit, tolerance and social integration and at the end of the tournament this was achieved.
Right To Dream defeated Nomme United from Estonia to win the coveted trophy. Apart from winning cup, the team also won for themselves the ‘Fair Play’ award. They didn’t kick any player as they went there only to exhibit their talent and skills.
Team coach Andrews Farrant praised his team and wishes they can emulate the feat in subsequent tournaments. He said they will be looking for more tournaments in Europe for them to sharpen their skills.
He also hopes some of the players will represent Ghana in any of the national teams from U17 to the senior team.
Below are pictures GhanaCelebrities.com camera captured for your.
A New all stars music from Lynx Entertainment featuring Zigi, OJ Blaq, Kwaku T, Asem, Trigmatic, Okyeame Kwame and Tinny is out.
I heard about this all stars music sometime last month and it is finally here. It was fresh from the studio and I had the chance to listen to it in Richie’s car. I requested Eazzy to be featured on it but my request wasn’t granted (sob sob).
Anyway, just enjoy it here or click here to download it.
Right To Dream Academy (RTD) who emerged winners of the tournament supported by Viasat1, one of the leading television stations in Ghana are currently flying high the flag of Ghana in far away Norway. After winning the tournament dubbed ‘Peace United Football Tournament’ they picked the only slot to represent Ghana at the Noble Peace tournament in Norway.
Friday 8 October, the first day of MTG United for Peace Cup final was a busy and exciting day for the 130 kids from 12 different countries gathered in Norway’s capital-Oslo.
After the local football tournaments this summer, the winning teams from each country met not only to play football but also to make new friends and learn more about team spirit, tolerance and social integration.
The day began with a visit to the Nobel Peace Centre at the very same time that Liu Xiaobo was announced as the winner of this year Nobel Peace Prize. While at the Nobel Peace Centre, the children were informed and educated through an interactive School of Tolerance, to further their cultural understanding and integration.
The afternoon was dedicated to the football tournament pool games, with the 12 teams putting all their training in recent weeks to test. Fair play is at the centre of MTG United for Peace’s mission, so the players have been encouraged to bring not only their skills and commitment, but also the right attitude to the pitch.
Finals Matches Today
Boys Teams: Nõmme United ’97 (Estonia) vrs Right to Dream (Ghana)
Girls Teams: Cestria Girls (UK) vrs Team Romerike (Norway)
However, all the teams will be represented in the mixed final which is also scheduled to be played today (Saturday 9 October). The mixed final is another chance to build bridges between the kids and acts as a strong symbol for what the MTG United for Peace Cup stands for.
Football stars Jan Åge Fjørtoft, Chairman of MTG United for Peace, and Thomas Grönnemark attended the day, cheering on the teams and offering advice. The main stars of the weekend are without doubt the kids themselves; their achievements are being filmed by Viasat Sport cameramen throughout the tournament.
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'.
