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Icons host, Benny Blanco ready to face the criticisms or rumours!
Radio presenter/DJ and host of the upcoming TV reality show, ‘Icons: Divas Edition’, Benny Blanco says he is ready to face whatever rumours and criticisms that could arise from his most visible job as a presenter in Ghana yet. He comments: “I think I am actually ready, I don’t think there is anything bad out […]
Radio presenter/DJ and host of the upcoming TV reality show, ‘Icons: Divas Edition’, Benny Blanco says he is ready to face whatever rumours and criticisms that could arise from his most visible job as a presenter in Ghana yet. He comments: “I think I am actually ready, I don’t think there is anything bad out there that can be said that would affect my performance. I know what my lifestyle is like and I don’t think there’s anything that people can say for me to be worried about. The only thing is maybe the fact that I’m going to be surrounded by women and they may be jealous. At the end of the day I’m sure there would be some rumours but we will take them on the chip.”
Benny is exciting about his new job as host of the heavily publicised ‘making the girl group’ reality series by Vodafone. After going through the mill in several rounds of auditions and against some well know competition, the usually unassuming radio presenter says he was quite shocked but very excited when he was finally chosen to host ‘Icons: Diva Edition’. He sees it as an opportunity for many of his listeners to put a face to the personality behind the voice on radio, and for Ghanaians at large to know him more as a person.
“I am definitely excited. This is going to be something new for me and if everything goes according to my plans, it could be something I would be doing for a while. I think it’s going to be a really good show. Most people when they see me walking down the streets either don’t know that I am the Benny Blanco they hear on radio or think I am unapproachable so this would be a way of opening up more to the people.”
According to Benny, he will be a hands-on host. He said he is definitely going to be into the show all hands and feet dived in – from front stage to backstage and everything else and not only interacting with the girls when they come on stage. He adds that, after the shows, he will be there with the girls talking to them, giving them feedbacks and liaising with the judges as well.
Benny believes that one of the distinguishing factors between Icons and some of the other competitions is that at the end of the show, the winning girl group gets a record deal. He was exciting about what that could mean for the girls in terms of their music careers and as a radio presenter, he looks forward to the day when he would proudly play their music on radio. “The record company that is going to be dealing with them would not just do it in terms of managing them but also proactively push forward their career. They will be pushed with utmost force and when their music hit that level I will be more than willing to play their songs on the radio.”
Although Benny has hosted shows on stage, clubs, and on radio, he still gets the initial jitters whenever he appears in front of the crowd and he states that as his biggest fear going into the hosting of Icons. “I think my biggest fear is probably going to be first night nerves; I think once I finish the first night, that would be it. I had a traumatic experience when I was young. I used to sing when I was young and at about age 10, I sang in front of a church of about 400 people. When I had finished, everyone clapped their hands and I was about to put the microphone back on the stand when it fell on floor! I looked up and my father was in the front row and I didn’t know what to do so I ran off the stage and that was it; that was my stage fright done! So I hope nothing like that happens.”
Benny is truly looking forward to beginning this new phase of his growing career as a presenter/host; and he promises to entertain viewers and patrons of the Icons series with what he terms a different kind of flavour of hosting from what people are used to in Ghana. “If people know me on radio, then they know there will be a lot of humour, sarcasm and a lot of answering back to the judges if they mess around with ‘my girls’. I will be there to protect the girls as well as push the buttons of the judges a little.”
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What Every Rider Should Know About Motorcycle Safety
Thousands of motorcycle riders lose their lives each year in accidents, and many of these accidents are preventable. Other drivers on the road need to be alert to these vehicles and take proactive measures to avoid a collision. More people are choosing to ride motorcycles today because of high gas prices, so a person must always be vigilant.
Many accidents are the fault of the driver rather than the motorcycle rider. How can vehicles share the road with bikers? What should you know if you are injured on your motorcycle by a driver? How could they have avoided this accident?
Blind Spots
Drivers must always check their blind spots when merging and changing lanes. Motorcycles are often hard to see, as they are smaller than passenger cars. Motorcycles blend in with other shapes in the side and rear-view mirrors, so drivers should always take a second look when bikers are on the road. This one step could save countless lives each year.
Take Care When Passing
Cars are legally allowed to pass motorcycles on the road like other vehicles. However, when doing so, drivers need to know that passing the bike creates a gust of wind. This wind could make the bike unstable and lead to an accident. Alert the biker to the lane change by using the turn signal. Do not return to the lane the biker is in until there are several car lengths between the vehicle and the bike.
Weather Considerations
Bad weather can happen at any time. It may be beautiful outside only to have the skies open up and pour down rain. For those driving a car, this downpour is probably nothing more than an inconvenience. For bikers, however, any bad weather can be dangerous. Rain makes the roads slick for both cars and motorcycles, so accidents are more likely to happen. When it is windy outside, a biker might find it hard to keep the motorcycle on the road. In addition, motorcycles are hard to see when conditions deteriorate, so drivers need to take more care on the road to avoid accidents involving bikes.
Night Riders
Many men and women love to ride their bikes at night. Drivers need to be vigilant when out after dark to avoid accidents. They should increase their following distance and turn off their high beams when a motorcycle approaches.
Avoid Lane-Sharing
Motorcycles are small vehicles, so a driver might assume they can share a lane with the bike. Doing so is illegal. Bikers are allowed their own lane just as cars are. Sharing a lane with a bike significantly increases the odds of an accident.
Use Turn Signals
Both drivers and bikes need to use their turn signals routinely. Drivers should turn the signal on sooner than they normally would if a motorcycle is behind them in traffic. This gives the biker time to alter their speed or make other adjustments to accommodate for the vehicle turning.
Take Extra Care in Intersections
Intersections are dangerous for both cars and motorcycles. Blind intersections are a common cause of accidents, so drivers and bikers must take extra care when approaching. Always come to a complete stop, look all ways for other vehicles, and proceed slowly through the intersection.
Motorcycles are never involved in fender-benders or other minor accidents. The rider and passenger are completely exposed so any accident could result in serious injuries or fatalities. Drivers are responsible for their actions on the road just as bikers are. When all parties look out for one another, accidents will decrease. This is something every person wants to see today.
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The Ghanaian Nigerian singer
With a voice that resonates like a whisper of winds through ancient forests, she has become a mesmerizing force in the African music scene
Born into a tapestry of cultures and traditions, Fimy’s musical journey began in 2020. Her early exposure to the rhythmic beats of African drum circles and the melodic tunes ignited a spark within her that would grow into a blazing passion for music.
Drawing inspiration from the diverse musical heritage of Africa, she effortlessly weaves together the intricate threads of traditional rhythms, modern Afropop sensibilities, and her own unique vocal stylings
Fimy Baby sets to drop her new song “ I Do” on the 19th April 2024
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