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Stop Taking Your Car Keys and Phones to the Red Carpet – Nana Akua Addo Tells Celebrities

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3 weeks ago

June 4, 2024

Celebrated Ghanaian actress and fashion icon, Nana Akua Addo has urged celebrities to desist from appearing on red carpets with their car keys and phones.

In a recent interview with Berla Mundi on the Day Show, Nana Akua emphasized that the red carpet is a place for showcasing elegance and making a fashion statement, not a casual event where everyday items should be on display.

She described the appearance on the red carpet with phones and car keys as ‘an old thing’, stressing that it is wrong for one to do that. The media personality went on to disclose that Nigerians are taking fashion to another level, detailing how phones and car keys are handled on their red carpets.

”We should stop taking our phones and car keys to the red carpet, it is so old. Sometimes you go on the red carpet and you see people with their phone and you have to tell them to hand it over to their PA or something.

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”Because where Nigerians are taking fashion to is on a different level…very professional. Their PAs and assistants are around so before you go on the red carpet, everything is gone. The focus is on you, i mean your brand, what you are wearing and nothing else.

Known for her impeccable style and presence at major events, Nana Akua’s advice is rooted in enhancing the glamour and sophistication associated with red-carpet appearances.

Her suggestion is not merely about aesthetics but also about setting a higher standard for public appearances. By leaving behind mundane items, celebrities can focus on presenting a more polished and cohesive look. She encouraged the use of clutch bags or having an assistant handle such items discreetly to maintain the integrity of their ensemble.

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Kofi Asamoah selected for professional exchange program managed through the US Department of State

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2 hours ago

June 27, 2024

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Ghanaian award-winning filmmaker and Creative Director, Kofi Asamoah, has been nominated and selected by the U.S. Embassy in Accra to participate in a professional exchange program managed through the US Department of State in partnership with Meridian International Center and UNESCO.

The fully funded program entitled, “Intellectual Property Best Practices for Creative Entrepreneurs and Policy Makers”, takes 8 individuals from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to the United States for a two-week program, June 22 to July 3, 2024. The program will travel to DC, Atlanta and LA focusing on meeting with experts in the creative industry, specifically film and music, as well as have a dedicated focus on copyright law and application.

The Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project:
• Exchange best practices with U.S. policymakers, at the state and local levels, to improve the operating environment, drive employment growth, and attract global investment into their local creative markets;
• Examine the creative industries’ infrastructure and business ecosystem; with input from IP experts, film and recording studios, industry associations, and other thought leaders; and
• Gain exposure to key business tools used by members of the creative economy to scale work globally.

Kofi Asamoah, who is also CEO of Kofas Media, describes the opportunity as ‘ golden ‘. In a Facebook post, he thanked The US Embassy in Accra and The US department of state for recognizing the need to impact the local Creative ecosystem.

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Tribute Night held in honour of Mr.Ibu ahead of Final Funeral Rites

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3 hours ago

June 27, 2024

Emmanuel Sarpong

A touching tribute event was organized on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in Enugu State to honor the late Nollywood legend, John Okafor, fondly known as Mr. Ibu. (more…)

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Apple Music Releases Country Covers of Beyoncé’s Songs by Black Emerging Artists

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6 hours ago

June 27, 2024

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Apple Music rounds out Black Music Month with the release of a special Apple Music Nashville Sessions: Beyoncé Covered collection, featuring live-recorded country covers of Beyoncé’s catalog by Black rising country artists.

Celebrating the global icon’s genre-redefining COWBOY CARTER and her profound impact on music, the collection spotlights country artists championed by Apple Music over the years. These artists include Tiera Kennedy, BRELAND, and Joy Oladokun, who have hosted their own radio shows on Apple Music Country. Additionally, Madeline Edwards re-recorded P!nk’s “More” through Apple Music’s Lost & Found initiative, and other Apple Music Nashville Sessions have showcased artists such as Edwards, BRELAND, and Tanner Adell.

All covers are available in Spatial Audio exclusively on Apple Music and include “Sandcastles” by BRELAND, “Irreplaceable” by Brittney Spencer, “II MOST WANTED” by Joy Oladokun, “Halo” by Madeline Edwards, “Drunk In Love” by Tanner Adell, and “1+1” by Tiera Kennedy.

“Sandcastles” by BRELAND

A truly one-of-a-kind force on the country scene, BRELAND is reshaping the genre’s future with his fearless originality and visionary sound, and has earned massive acclaim for merging elements of country, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and pop. Taking on the mission of redefining the possibilities of country and uniting fans from all walks of life, the New-Jersey-bred artist putting his own spin on “Sandcastles” says, “I think people should be able to express themselves however they want.”

“Irreplaceable” by Brittney Spencer

As a Baltimore native, Brittney Spencer—who released her debut album ‘My Stupid Life’ earlier this year—is known for her free spirit and standout ability to mold life, truth, and wild imagination into songs. Spencer, who covers “Irreplaceable,” tells Apple Music, “When I first heard that Beyonce was making a country album, I felt…ready.”

“II MOST WANTED” by Joy Oladokun

First-generation daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Joy Oladokun counts extraordinary accomplishments thus far—from captivating audiences on sold-out tours and late-night television to finding herself with a guitar in hand on the White House lawn in celebration of equality. Taking on the COWBOY CARTER track “II MOST WANTED,” she thinks the album has amplified an idea that she and her peers—and their fans—have known for a while. “Audiences of country music are bigger than we thought,” she says, “and they don’t look like we thought.”

“Halo” by Madeline Edwards

California born and Texas raised, Madeline Edwards has earned the praise from many—including Apple Music Country’s Ward Guenther who spotlighted the artist as “Riser of the Month” in August 2022—for transcending musical boundaries by incorporating her jazz, soul, gospel and country influences into her unique sound. “I get to add to the tapestry of beautiful American stories that make up the South,” says Edwards, who contributes a version of 2008’s “Halo.”

“Drunk In Love” by Tanner Adell

Brought up between the coast of Manhattan Beach, California and the rustic charm of Star Valley, Wyoming, Tanner Adell lived a free-spirited childhood in the country, complete with cowboy boots and rodeos. Weaving the tales of her upbringing through her musical storytelling, her lyricism keeps its roots in country while infusing an addictive blend of pop vocals and hip-hop beats. “Country music to me means family, and country music lets you tell your story,” the Buckle Bunny songstress tells Apple Music.

“1+1” by Tiera Kennedy

Rising singer-songwriter and Apple Music Country host of The Tiera Show, Tiera Kennedy is injecting country music with a breath of vitality. The Alabama native’s unique sound—an earnest storytelling-based country laced with the influence of the R&B she was raised on—stems from equal parts nature and nurture. As she readies her forthcoming full-length debut album, Kennedy tells Apple Music, “Beyonce has opened a door that’s going to be really hard to close.”

Apple Music Nashville Sessions gives artists the opportunity to perform a selection of their favorite tracks from their catalog, as well as a cover versions of their choice, recorded in incredible, immersive Spatial Audio.

Previous Apple Music Nashville Sessions include releases from Carrie Underwood, Diplo, Jason Isbell, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley Parker McCollum among many others available to enjoy on Apple Music.

Listen to the special Apple Music Nashville Sessions: Beyoncé Covered collection in Spatial Audio, exclusively on Apple Music HERE.

Listen to the Apple Music Nashville Sessions playlist HERE.

BRELAND: https://youtu.be/8BNmFWOJeWc

Brittney Spencer: https://youtu.be/g1WOeWF38zc

Joy Oladokun: https://youtu.be/JF_99UwyfBI

Madeline Edwards: https://youtu.be/aYxUFHC2chU

Tanner Adell: https://youtu.be/qPmgJ3mF_Aw

Tiera Kennedy: https://youtu.be/X1RrgERyH28

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Ghanaians turn to me for love songs – Dr Cryme

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7 hours ago

June 27, 2024

VJ Scaro

Ghanaian artist Dr. Cryme recently appeared on Ameyaw TV’s One-on-One with VJ Scaro to discuss his musical journey and his latest single. (more…)

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I’m done with NDC’s campaign songs for December election – Nacee

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10 hours ago

June 27, 2024

Emmanuel Sarpong

Ghanaian gospel singer and songwriter, Nana Osei, professionally known as Nacee has disclosed that he has completed composing and submitting a campaign song for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in preparation for the upcoming December general election.
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Bullet and I are back to working together – Wendy Shay

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11 hours ago

June 27, 2024

Emmanuel Sarpong

Ghanaian Afrobeats songstress, Wendy Shay has announced that she has successfully resolved her disagreement with Bullet and Ruff Town records. (more…)