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Joy FM reporter, Joshua Anny announced as CNN Multichoice African Journalist award finalists

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12 years ago

May 21, 2012

cnn Finalists in the prestigious CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2012 Competition were announced today by Ferial Haffajee, Chair of the independent judging panel. The competition is now in its 17^th year. This year the competition received entries from 42 countries across the continent, including French and Portuguese speaking Africa. There are 34 finalists from 12 countries:

Joshua Anny, Joy FM, Ghana
Tunde Akingbade, Freelance, The Guardian on Sunday, Nigeria
Manar Attiya, Ahram Hebdo, Egypt
Adriaan Basson & Piet Rampedi, City Press, South Africa
Najlae Benmbarek, 2M TV, Maroc
Demelza Bush, Craig McKune & Verashni Pillay, Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa
Ramusel Graça,Televisão Santomense, São Tomé e Príncipe
Arsénio Henriques, Soico – STV, Moçambique
Edward Echwalu, Freelance for The Observer, Uganda
Teresa Sofia Fortes, A Semana, Cabo Verde
Isabel João, Novo Jornal, Angola
Ahaoma Kanu, National Daily Newspaper, Nigeria
Tom Mboya & Evanson Nyaga, Citizen TV, Kenya
Andrew Mulenga, The Post Newspaper, Zambia
Nimrod Taabu Mwagamoyo & Charles Kinyua Kariuki, NTV, Kenya
Waihiga Mwaura & Jephitha Mwai Mwangi, Citizen TV, Kenya
John Muchangi Njiru, The Star, Kenya
Peter Nkanga, Elor Nkereuwem, Musikilu Mojeed & Idris Akinbajo, NEXT on Sunday, Nigeria
Antoine de Ras, The Star, South Africa
Megan Small & Clive Mtshali, 3rd Degree, e.tv, South Africa
Stephen Ssenkaaba, New Vision, Uganda
Joy Summers, Carte Blanche, South Africa
Gerald Tenywa, Saturday Vision, Uganda
Nelson Wesonga, Daily Monitor, Uganda

The winners of the competition will be announced at an Award Ceremony and Gala Evening in Lusaka, Zambia on Saturday 21 July, 2012. The hosts for the evening will be Isha Sesay, host of CNN International’s NewsCenter and Franklin Tembo Jnr, ZNBC presenter. Announcing the finalists, Ferial Haffajee said: “The growing quality of the entries we pored over is a reflection of a growing continent claiming its place in the sun. We were impressed by the enhanced quality and competitiveness of the work before us; by the heart and soul poured onto pages and into pixels; by the adventurist spirit of the entries which came from more countries than ever before. In print, in radio, in television it is clear that African journalism is in a growth spurt, claiming its stake as world-class and globally competitive. A bit like our continent.” The independent judging panel, chaired by Ferial Haffajee, Editor-in-Chief, City Press, South Africa includes: Ikechukwu Amaechi, Editor, Daily Independent, Nigeria; Amadou Mahtar Ba, CEO, African Media Initiative; Jean-Paul Gérouard, Editor-in-Chief, France Télévisions; Joel Kibazo, journalist and media consultant; Arlindo Lopes, General Manager, Regulatory & Corporate, Angola and Mozambique, MultiChoice Africa Ltd; Zipporah Musau, former Managing Editor, Magazines, The Standard Group Ltd, Kenya; Kim Norgaard, CNN Bureau Chief, South Africa. Bruno Manteigas, UK Correspondent, Agência Lusa assisted in the judging of the Portuguese General News Category. Freelance journalist Paul McNally assisted the judging panel and carried out the first round of pre-selection, removing the entries that didn’t meet the required journalistic standards to be put forward to the judging panel for the next stage of judging. Paul was the winner of the Health and Medical Category at the 2009 CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards, and a runner-up in the HIV / AIDS Reporting category of the same year. This year the competition welcomes Nokia on board to sponsor the Digital Journalism Award, joining a list of sponsors who continue to lend their valuable support to the awards: African Development Bank (AfDB); The Coca-Cola Company; Ecobank; Ericsson; IPP Media, Tanzania; Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), UNICEF and A24 Media. An all expenses paid five day programme of workshops, media forums, networking has been set up for the finalists during the run up to the award ceremony on 21 July 2012 Tony Maddox, Executive Vice-President and Managing Director of CNN International said: “This year has seen a record number of entries for the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards from a diverse array of countries across the continent. The quality and excellence of the work submitted continues to rise year on year, ensuring that the 2012 competition maintains its place as the most prestigious Pan African Awards for journalists”. ]]>

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Social Trends: Sarkodie, Gyakie & Jay Bahd: London Studio Vibes

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3 hours ago

May 6, 2024

Ameyaw Debrah

Sarkodie, Gyakie & Jay Bahd: London Studio Vibes

In a London studio session, Ghanaian music sensations Sarkodie, Gyakie, and Jay Bahd united, sparking excitement and speculation about a potential collaboration.

Sarkodie links up with Gyakie and Jay Bahd in London ♥️😍 pic.twitter.com/RW4RUrx9Zm
— Maame Ama Adoma (@MaameAmaAdoma) May 6, 2024

Social media posts captured the trio’s meeting, with fans expressing enthusiasm and playful banter, including a jab at Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy.

Sarkodie, Jay Bahd and KJ Spio inside a studio in London. New music?? 🐐😍♥️ pic.twitter.com/EjbWdZ0yeh
— Maame Ama Adoma (@MaameAmaAdoma) May 6, 2024

The event has generated significant buzz within the Ghanaian music community, as the artists’ diverse talents promise a unique and captivating project.

King Sark jamming to “Fly Girl” by @beeztrapkotm in London with Jay Bahd 🔥🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/IGTL6srWOW
— SarkNatives Ghana (@SarkNativesGH) May 6, 2024

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Davido To Headline Second Annual Tribeville Featuring Wande Coal, Young John & More

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5 hours ago

May 6, 2024

Ameyaw Debrah

Tribeville returns to The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, Texas on Friday, July 5 for its second annual edition. Headlined by Afrobeats king Davido, the music festival from acclaimed event promoter and production company Duke Concept is a celebration of Black music from around the world united under one tribe.

In addition to Davido’s headlining performance, Tribeville will host fellow Nigerian acts Wande Coal and Young John, Grenadian singer V’ghn, Trinidadian soca artist Preedy, Nigerian singer-songwriter Chike, Afrorap act Bils, Alté group The Compozers, and South African rapper Focalistic, along with DJ sets by Skyla Tylaa, Babygirl The DJ, DJ Mobu, DJ Obi & DJ Big N, and many more.

Tribeville launched its inaugural edition in April 2023 with a lineup featuring Adekunle Gold, Oxlade, Victony, Libianca, and more. Returning this year, Tribeville follows Duke Concept’s first-ever all-Ghanaian music festival Rolling Cocoa in Washington, D.C. and Davido’s monumental headline stop at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Tribeville will continue Duke Concept’s mission to bring the vibrant flavors of Africa and the Caribbean to stages across the U.S. and beyond.

Pre-sale begins on Wednesday, May 8 at 10 AM local time with general on-sale to follow on Friday, May 10 at 10 AM local time.

For tickets and more information, please visit:
https://www.tribeville.com/

Tribeville Lineup
Davido
Wande Coal
Young Jonn
V’ghn
Preedy
Chike
Bils
The Compozers
Focalistic
Skyla Tylaa
Babygirl The DJ
DJ Mobu
DJ Obi & DJ Big N
DJ Oreo
DJ Towii
DJ Shinski
DJ Trill
DJ Silent Killer
DJ Modello
DJ Eze

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I am proud I didn’t chase money blindly – Blakk Rasta

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5 hours ago

May 6, 2024

Emmanuel Sarpong

Ghanaian reggae and Kuchoko artiste, Abubakar Ahmed, professionally known Blakk Rasta has recently expressed his contentment in investing in the future generation rather than relentlessly chasing wealth. (more…)

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Burna Boy cancels Netherlands concert, promises tickets refund

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2024

Emmanuel Sarpong

Burna Boy Breaks Several Milestones on Apple Music

The highly anticipated concert by Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy, slated for June 9th at the Johan Cruyff Arena Stadium in the Netherlands, has been called off.

Burna Boy personally relayed the disappointing news via his Instagram account, citing the event organizers’ failure to uphold their part of the agreement as the reason behind the cancellation.

Expressing his regret over the situation, Burna Boy assured fans that ticket holders would receive full refunds directly from their original point of purchase within the next 30 days.

In an Instagram post on Thursday, May, 2, 2024 the ‘On the low’ hitmaker emphasized the importance of fulfilling contractual obligations and thanked his fans for their support, signing off with a message of love and anticipation for future gatherings.

“We regret to inform you that due to a failure by the event organisers to meet their contracted obligations, Burna Boy’s concert at the stadium on June 9th 2024 has been cancelled.

“All ticket buyers will be refunded from the point of purchase within 30 days. Love you and see you soon,” he wrote.