Radio & TV
POP CENTRAL On YFM Is Ghana’s Home Of Korean Pop

Pop Central on YFM is a 2-hour radio show that features a mix of worldwide pop music, and is the first and only radio show in Ghana dedicated to the promotion of Korean Pop (KPOP), becoming one of the fastest-growing KPOP shows in West Africa.
Also known as the Home of KPOP in Ghana, Pop Central airs every Sunday from 4PM to 6PM GMT, hosted by Winston Micheals and produced by Ella Okunmwendia.
History
Pop Central was introduced in 2018 to celebrate 10 years of YFM, born out of the growing popularity of Korean Pop globally and a plea from KPOP fans in Ghana, especially fans of KPOP group EXO, to hear their favorite Korean songs on the radio.
Pop Central began airing on the 4th of November 2018 as Pop Up. In preparation for its first episode, the show set a record with its first Twitter poll accumulating about 102,000 votes, over 12,000 retweets and 7,000 likes in 24 hours.
Segment
Pop Central is known for its “KPOP TOP 12” playlist which sees 12 Korean Pop songs played based on Twitter polls or requests.
Every week, the Pop Central team picks 16 songs from a theme and puts up 4 polls on its Twitter account (@PopCentralOnYFM), and the top 3 songs from each poll are played during the show.
Request of the Week/ Team’s Pick
In addition to the ‘KPOP TOP 12’, Pop Central takes requests from listeners and KPOP fan bases on Twitter.
For shows with no requests, the Pop Central team selects 2 songs to add to the KPOP playlist. These songs could vary from weekly new releases, songs from Kpop artists celebrating their birthdays or anniversaries, or one artist which barely makes it past the polls.
Quarterly Hits
Every 3 months, the Pop Central team holds a ‘Quarterly Hits’ poll in a bid to select the best songs released in the last 3 months. Out of the many songs released, only 12 can make it past 2 rounds of keenly-contested polls to feature on the ‘KPOP TOP 12’. What makes the ‘Quarterly Hits’ poll different from regular polls is the selection of the Top 2 songs with the most votes, as compared to top 3 from each poll.
Audience and Team Curated Playlists
Occasionally, the Pop Central team seeks the help of its audience to curate playlists to mark special occasions, like its anniversary. The team also takes charge of the playlist once in a while.
FanBase TakeOvers
In its bid to promote the various KPOP artists, the home of KPOP in Ghana joins forces with the Twitter fan base of a Kpop artist for a special show, seeking to highlight the artist. Takeover episodes feature an audience-curated playlist all from the artist as well as conversations about the artist.
The first edition of the takeover was held on the 11th of October 2020, through the collective efforts of Shinee World Africa and Shinee Africa Radio, fan bases of KPOP group Shinee.
The second edition, geared towards the promotion of Super M, was held on the 24th of January 2021 in collaboration with Nova News and co-hosted by Sadah Espii Proctor.
Guest Hosts and DJs
Aside hosting takeovers with fanbases, Pop Central has hosted Ghanaian media personality based in South Korea, Sam Okyere, on the show. The special edition was followed by a fan meeting for fans of the TV presenter and actor.
KPOP DJ from Maine in the US, DJ Jon, also appeared on the show, bringing a different twist with his fast-paced mixes.
The Team
Pop Central is hosted by BBC-recognized presenter, voice-over artist, and musician – Winston Michaels. Associated with Bet Planet as a brand ambassador, he doubles as a co-creator of the show alongside executive producer Ella Okunmwendia. Ella is a producer and journalist who has worked with several international media organizations like Der Spiegel and the BBC. She recently joined the NCity Podcast, a fanmade podcast aimed at promoting KPOP group NCT, as a co-host.
Backing the team is a group of Korean Culture Enthusiasts and content producers who double as the founders and creators of Kimchi & Kenkey, a brand which seeks to create a liaison between the Korean and Ghanaian culture. The team consists of Dr. Araba Dawson-Amoah, Joella Abena Nuer, Clara Selorm Doku, and Edinam Ama Amekpleame.
The sound of the show is handled by Kafui GH, a prolific sound engineer and producer who specializes in radio jingles, sound editing, audio mixing and mastering.
How to listen
Tune in to Pop Central every Sunday via YFM’s website yfmghana.com or internet radio platforms such as Simple Radio, Tune In and Radio Garden. After the live airing of the show, the episodes are uploaded to Pop Central’s Soundcloud account (https://soundcloud.com/popcentral) “PopCentralOnYFM.”
Social Media Handles
Connect with Pop Central and stay up to date with all its activities. Give them a follow on Twitter and Instagram @PopCentralOnYFM, and listen back on Soundcloud.
People & Lifestyle
Disney+ now streaming in South Africa

Disney+, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company (https://TheWaltDisneyCompany.
With over 1000 films, more than 1500 series and a slate of 200 exclusive Originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and general entertainment from Star, Disney+ offers fans the greatest stories, all in one place.
Previously announced, subscribers will have access to Star Wars’ “The Book of Boba Fett”, both seasons of “The Mandalorian” and, from 27 May, the highly anticipated “Obi-Wan Kenobi”. In addition, Disney+ will be the home of the entire Skywalker saga, with Star WarsEpisodes 1 through 9 streaming on the service.
Confirmed from launch, superhero fans will have access to over 60 Marvel Studios’ films including Academy Award®-nominated “Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings”, “Eternals”, “Avengers: Endgame” and “Captain Marvel”, and over 80 Marvel Studios’ series including “Moon Knight”, “Loki” and “WandaVision”.
Subscribers will also be able to enjoy over 100 titles from Disney and Pixar, including the entire “Toy Story” franchise, the Academy Award®-winning “Soul” and the Academy Award®-nominated “Luca”. From Walt Disney Animation Studios, stream the Academy Award®-winning “Encanto” which tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, and fan favorites “Frozen” and “Frozen 2”. Disney fans can also stream the Academy Award®-winning “Cruella” starring Emma Stone as the legendary “Cruella de Vil” and Disney’s “Jungle Cruise.”
National Geographic documentaries including “The Rescue” and “Free Solo”, from Academy Award®-winning directors and producers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, will sit alongside popular National Geographic series such as “The World According To Jeff Goldblum” and “Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted”.
In general entertainment, subscribers will also be able to watch titles including the hit original comedy series “Only Murders in the Building,” limited series “Pam and Tommy”, “The Kardashians”, “Queens”, and mystery thriller “Death on the Nile”, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, as well as “The Simpsons” and back seasons of “Grey’s Anatomy”, “9-1-1″, and “Black-ish”.
With unprecedented access to Disney’s vault, beloved classics such as “Cinderella”, “Tangled”, “The Princess and the Frog”, and “The Little Mermaid”, will be available to stream alongside recent blockbusters like “Raya and the Last Dragon”. There will also be hundreds of Disney Channel series, shorts, and specials available to stream, including “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir” and “Phineas and Ferb”.
Users will have access to features like high-quality viewing, up to four concurrent streams, 4k video quality for select titles and the ability to set up to seven different profiles, including the ability for parents to create pin-protected profiles, ensuring kids access age-appropriate content.
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Don’t Sleep On Fame! Big Brother Naija Returns For Seventh Season

Africa’s biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, is returning for a seventh season!
Announcing its return, MultiChoice has called for entries through online auditions which open on Sunday, 15 May and will close on Monday, 30 May 2022.
Interested participants are expected to record a two-minute video of themselves stating why they should be picked to be a BBNaija season seven housemate. Following this, they are to log on to www.africamagic.tv/BBAudition to fill out the online registration form and upload their videos. The online audition is free and open to interested male and female participants, who are of Nigerian nationality with a valid identity document. They must also be 21 years of age by July 1, 2022.
“We are set to make history once again with the seventh season of a show that is widely regarded as Africa’s biggest entertainment showcase and a major socio-economic driver in Nigeria. This season promises to top previous seasons in terms of production values, entertainment content and economic impact”, said John Ugbe, Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria.
On why the company is staging a seventh season, Ugbe said: “The BBNaija reality show remains one of our core investments in bringing quality TV entertainment to millions of our subscribers across the continent on our DStv and GOtv platforms and beyond through our online streaming service, Showmax. We are ramping up efforts to deliver another BBNaija experience to our customers, partner brands and fans of the show”.
Also making a return this season, is Abeg as headline sponsor with a new associate sponsor, Flutterwave.
For more information, please visit www.africamagic.tv/bigbrothernaija and follow the Big Brother Naija social media fan pages on Twitter @bbnaija, Instagram @bigbronaija and Facebook www.facebook.com/bigbrothernaija.
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Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro, Funke Akindele, and more win at 8th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

The 8th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has been held in Lagos, Nigeria with some of the award’s favourite stars back to winning ways, as well as many first time winners such as Stan Nze and Osas Ighodaro.
The awards ceremony took place at the Eko Hotels & Suites.
Check out the full list of winners below:
Best Actress in A Comedy or TV series – Funke Akindele (Omo Ghetto: The Saga)
Best Actor in Comedy in movie or TV series – Broda Shaggi/Samuel Perry (Dwindle)
Best Actress in Supporting Role – Omowunmi Dada
Best Actor in Supporting Role – Odunlade Adekola (Jankariwo)
Best Actress in Drama – Osas Ighodaro (Rattlesnake – The Ahanna Story)
Best Actor in Drama – Stan Nze (Rattlesnake)
Best Short Film or Online Video – Taiwo Ogunnimo (I Am the Prostitute Mama Described)
Best Indigenous Language – Yoruba – David Akande, Demola Yusuf and Edgard Leroy (Alaise)
Best Indigenous Language – Hausa – Rogers Ofime (Voiceless) – Uche Nnanna Maduka (Nne-Ka)
Best Indigenous Language – Swahili – Obambo (Freddy Feruzi)
Best Art Director – Tunji Afolayan (Amina)
Best Costume Designer – Millicent T. Jack (Amina)
Best Lighting Designer – Mathew Yusuf (Nneka the Pretty Serpent)
Best Picture Editor – Tunde Apalowo (For Maria Ebun Pataki)
Best Sound Editor – Jim Lively and James Nelson (Amina)
Best Sound Track – Pascal Aka And Raquel (Gold Coast Lounge)
Best Make-up Artist – Balogun Abiodun Omo Ghetto (The Sage)
Best Writer in a movie of TV series – Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia and Biodun Stephen (Introducing the Kujus’)
Best Cinematographer – Muhammed Atta Ahmed (Rattlesnake – The Ahanna Story)
Best Movie Southern Africa – Dantagos Jimmy-Melani (Hairareb)
Best Movie East Africa – Morocco Omari (The Girl in The Yellow Jumper)
Best Movie West Africa – Collision Course (Bolanle Austen-Peter and Joseph Umoibom)
Overall Best Movie – Amina by Izu Ojukwu and Okey Ogunjiofor
Best Director – Ramsey Nouah (Rattlesnake – The Ahanna Story)
Best Documentary – Saitabao Kaiyare, Mumo Liku, Elena Schilling, Daniella Fritz, Ann Katrina Boberg (If Objects Could Speak)
Best Online Social Content Creator – Oga Sabinus (Mr Funny)
Best Africa Magic Original Drama Series – Dimbo Atiya (Rishante)
Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series – Rogers Ofime (The Johnsons)
Special Recognition Award – TINSEL
Best Television Series: Drama or Comedy – Rogers Ofime
The ‘Industry Merit’ Award – Taiwo Ajayi Lycett
Multichoice Talent Factory – Daisy Masembe (ENGAITO).
Best Dressed Male powered by Amstel Malta – Denola Grey.
Best Dressed Female powered by Amstel Malta – Osas Ighodaro.
Trailblazer Prize powered by Amstel Malta – Teniola Aladese.
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Okyeame Kwame hosts ‘Recovery Stories’ TV show, highlighting the importance of “Insurance Pays” campaign

On April 23, 2022, The Insurance Pays Campaign aired the first episode of Recovery Stories, a TV talk show brought to you by Insurance Awareness Coordinators Group (IACG) and German Development Ministry (GIZ).
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