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Bring the Divas out! Who makes the final cut on Icons?

Last weekend, the selected girls for boot camp met with the judges for the first time on the buzzing new reality TV show, ‘ICONS: Divas Edition’. The encounter was a mix of laughter, drama and an all round display of diva or the lack of it. While some contestants exhibited confidence and dedication to music, […]

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148325 131509566905285 127772823945626 195541 3097394 nLast weekend, the selected girls for boot camp met with the judges for the first time on the buzzing new reality TV show, ‘ICONS: Divas Edition’. The encounter was a mix of laughter, drama and an all round display of diva or the lack of it. While some contestants exhibited confidence and dedication to music, others lacked confidence and other showed signs that they weren’t into music for the long haul, despite their obvious singing talents. So who had enough juice to make the judges’ final cut and who got the boot?

The Judges, Gena West, Stephanie Benson and ‘Quantos’Ackah-Yensu made the difficult final cut based on their interactions with the girls in boot camp and on the performance of all 35 girls at the audition finale. There was good news however for three more girls as the producers of the show have decided to increase the finalists from the initially publicized 21 to 24. This means that there will be 8 groups competing for the ultimate prize.

I met the girls recently and saw the amazing transformations that they had undergone in terms of grooming, confidence and bonding with one another. I may not know much about hair and weaves but after seeing the girls’ makeover for their photo shoot, I can confidently say that the earlier rumours of Storm 360 blowing thousands of US Dollars on Brazilian weave is untrue. I secretly asked a stylist on set and she simply laughed in a manner that almost automatically meant hell no!

Anyway since I wasn’t there for hair sake; I also interacted with the girls to have a fair sense of their personalities and what they may bring to the show. By observing the girls during the photo shoot, I could tell that some bonded more with certain people than others. I overheard one particular alliance of girls saying to a crew member that they all had affected accents because they are ‘travelers’ – and that surely caught my eye (mind you, I have four of those). If these girls are put into a group by the judges, certain that group would be a ‘handful’ and a ‘mouthful’ – full of attitude and drama with interesting consequences.

After observing from afar, I decided to get more up-close with some of the girls to see what they would bring to the show if they were chosen amongst the Top 24.  The girls certainly come in different shapes, sizes, and character. Some were more confident than others, while some were reserved and others more in your face! Some of the girls totally have the diva concept getting too much into their heads; they acted in a manner that clearly wasn’t the ‘real them’. When I even asked very basic questions like ‘what is your name’, they had to put the left hand on the waist and snap with the right hand before mentioning their names? Laugh out loud!

I am certainly waiting with a keen eye to see if they were able to snap their way into the competition when the 24 finalists are revealed this Sunday 8.00pm on TV3, Net 2, Multi TV, Crystal TV, etv Ghana and Metro TV, with a repeat on GTV at 9:30pm.

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Musical Unity: Rocky Dawuni Encourages Artistes to Work Together, Not Against Each Other

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Ghanaian Reggae luminary, Rocky Dawuni has called on fellow musicians to steer clear of conflict and rivalry within the industry. (more…)

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Truck driver arrested following train crash on Tema-Mpakadan railway line

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The Ghana Police Service has arrested the driver of a Hyundai truck, who allegedly abandoned his truck on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, leading to a train crash on Thursday. (more…)

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Davido Inks Partnership with UnitedMasters For His Nine+ Records Venture

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Davido Inks Partnership with UnitedMasters For His Nine+ Records Venture

Making yet another major power move, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Nigerian global superstar and Afrobeats pioneer Davido has inked a deal with UnitedMasters for his recently launched label Nine+ Records.

In this groundbreaking collaboration, Davido will spearhead artist development, A&R, and behind-the-scenes curation, nurturing a pioneering lineup of artists across the continent under Nine+ Records. United by a shared vision, the teams will work together to introduce and foster talent, amplifying Davido’s influence and extending his reach even further. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of African and world music.

Together, the teams will collaborate closely in order to not only introduce, but cultivate career talent. It only expands Davido’s influence and reach.

Read Also: Davido gifts fan $50k to payoff student loans

Of today’s announcement Davido said, “I couldn’t be more proud to partner with Steve and the team at United Masters, this announcement represents an exciting new chapter for developing and established artists around the world.”

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Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters states, “Over the last 2 years, we’ve proven our commitment to Africa investing in artists, education, and technology. Today, we are doubling down. With this new venture with Davido & the launch of Nine Plus Records, we reinforce our mission in becoming a bridge for artists on the continent. Together we’ll identify & develop new artists while supporting them with brand and synch opportunities.”

Nine+ Records will be announcing more artists and partners in the future.

Last night, Davido just sold out one of the most iconic venues in the world, headlining Madison Square Garden in New York City. He ignited the stage with what will be remembered as a historic set, bringing Afrobeats to the Big Apple in the biggest way possible. In advance of the show, he extensively spoke to Billboard who praised how “Performing in New York has also become a special ritual” for him.

This news also arrives on the heels of various major company announcements for UnitedMasters. The company locked down a high-profile alliance with SymphonyOS and Groover. Plus, it hosted its annual “A Celebration of Independence” GRAMMY® Concert at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA. The show boasted an all-star lineup, including headliner Davido, Uncle Waffles, Tokischa, Donavan’s Yard, and NLE Choppa. Of the latter, The Source wrote, “This marked the first time UnitedMasters featured international acts, solidifying its impact and representation within the global independent artist movement.”

Stay tuned for a whole lot more soon

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Court Orders Service Of Notice For DNA Test To Mohbad’s Wife

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The Chief Magistrate Court in Ikorodu has granted approval to serve a notice for a DNA test to the wife of late singer Ileriouluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, at her last known address. (more…)

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Ghana’s New Train from Poland Crashes During Test Run

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Reports reaching Ameyaw Debrah Media indicate that the recently imported train from Poland, designated for the Tema-Mpakadan railway route, has encountered an accident. (more…)

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I got into music because my crush always associated with musicians – Tiwa Savage

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Nigerian songstress turned filmmaker, Tiwatope Savage has disclosed that she became a musician because she had a crush on a “guy” who was always around musicians.

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