The High Court in Accra has dismissed an appeal filed by Rosemond Alade Brown a.k.a. Akuapem Poloo which sought to challenge the 90-day jail term handed to her by the Accra Circuit Court on April 16 this year. (more…)

After the surprise announcement of beloved comic actor Clemento Suarez as the toastmaster for the Popular but Broke comedy special, organizers have now announced that Contemporary Highlife ace Kwabena Kwabena will also be performing. (more…)

Nardo Wick has just released his newest single “Me or Sum” featuring 2 of Atlanta’s biggest icons: Future and Lil Baby. The track finds Nardo tapping into the raw talent his fans adore him for and his flair for high-end collaborations. The song shows Nardo, Future, & Baby sparring about their romantic partners thinking they are “Me or Sum” from just a taste of their luxurious lifestyles. Future flows fluidly over a warm melodic chords, bringing out the soulful sounds he can tap into at any moment.

Then, once you think you’ve figured out the vibe of the record, it flips in an instant. A dark bass-line and strong hi-hats come rushing in and then, Nardo has a stand-out moment. His verse exhibits the depths of his sheer rapping ability––with him constantly balancing between being clever and concise in his quick-witted bars. The whole verse is full of quotables, a speciality of Nardo’s, with the crown jewel being “I think I’m a lover boy/ sing to your b**** like El-vis”.

In a song with two of music’s biggest names featured, the spotlight shines on Nardo with this neck-snapping bars and intense delivery. Then, to top it all off, Lil Baby hops on the track, bringing with him his unceasing flow and fashionable raps about buying multiple Birkins. “Me or Sum”is a perfect follow-up to the smash hit “Who Want Smoke?” and its subsequent updated version featuring verses from Lil Durk, 21 Savage and G Herbo which has garnered over 90 million streams across platforms and debuted at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. With “Me or Sum”, Nardo flexes his pure, unabridged artistry and only further solidified his place as hip-hop’s nexts superstar. Now, on the heels of his breakthrough year, Nardo is announcing the 12/3 release date of his highly-anticipated debut album Who is Nardo Wick?.

Nardo Wick bursted onto the scene in mid-2020 with a string of releases, including “Lolli”, “Slide”, and “Came Up.” Music gave the shy teen an outlet to channel his angst and was accompanied by a fast-following. Though he’s soft-spoken off the mic, when Nardo enters the booth, the raps he produces are dynamic and haunting––a reflection of Jacksonville’s turbulent hip-hop scene. Hit-producer Cardo Got Wings laced Nardo for a last-minute request to appear on February’s Judas And The Black Messiah: The Inspired Album.

That album topped the charts upon release, putting Nardo Wickalongside the biggest stars of Hip-Hop and R&B In 2021, Wick transitioned from making buzzing records to inescapable anthems. “Who Want Smoke?” became a widespread hit, achieving over 60 million streams as well as placements on Rap Caviar and Hip Hop Hits. The song reflected a menacing teen with a no-nonsense approach to life and music balancing between being captivating and fearsome. Wick followed this with the Nick Mira-produced “Pull Up” in July.

In August, Nardo released “I Be Chillin”, an exciting addition to his growing discography. Then in October, after “Who Want Smoke?” initial explosion, Nardo delivered a new rendition of “Who Want Smoke??” featuring hip-hop’s Avengers: Lil Durk, 21 Savage and G Herbo.

Not only did Nardo add that star-studded lineup to the hit, but the music video was handled by none other than Cole Bennett and Lyrical Lemonade. Between the remarkable features and cinematic visuals, Nardo set himself up for a certifiable hit––debuting at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Who Want Smoke??”has become frequent soundtrack to viral content on social media, with the most recent inclusion being Florida A&M’s marching band, the Marching 100, doing a live-rendition of the hit song during the halftime show for their game against Alabama State University.Throughout the run, the budding rapper has received praise from Passion of the Weiss, Lyrical Lemonade, and DJ Booth, who included him in a recent “10 Rappers You Should Know Right Now” list. Recently COMPLEX named Nardo among their list of “Best Jacksonville Rappers.”

The United Colours of Wines of South Africa returned to Ghana to celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of Methodé Cap Classique production in South Africa.

The popular Wines of South Africa hosted an exclusive Wine & Food Pairing dinner at the Labadi Beach Hotel on Saturday 27 November 2021 with a dazzling collection of some of the Best Methodé Cap Classique Sparkling & Still Wines from South Africa.

The event was highly attended by guests from across the social, political & diplomatic circles with the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)  His Excellency Wamkele Mene  and his wife Mrs Malika Mene as the Guests of Honour  with Her Excellency  Grace Mason, the South African High Commissioner to Ghana as the Host.

The Secretary General  of AfCFTA Mr. Wamkele Mene  advocated for Ghanaian Chocolate to be the preferred Chocolate in Africa to dislodge the European chocolate brands currently dominating the African Market drawing a resounding applause from all the guests.

The South African High Commissioner H.E. Grace Mason also urged Ghanaian entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry to explore partnerships with South African businesses in Ghana and back in South Africa to foster the unique bond between both countries

Mr Matome Mbatha of WOSA announced the long-awaited return of the Grand Tasting Tour to Ghana in July 2022 after Two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The country Manager of Wines of South Africa Bill Bedzrah shared the next exciting project in seeking Ghanaian Chocolatiers for collaborations with South African Wine producers towards the CAPEWINE 2022 event in Cape Town South Africa.

Amongst the VIP guests included, Hon. Larry Adjetey & Mrs Cecilia Adjetey, Architect Kafui Baiden,  Bola Ray CEO of EIB Network, Mr. Jeff Sowa CEO of REISS & CO Ghana, Miss Universe Ghana, 2009 Jennifer Koranteng, Miss Universe Ghana 2002 Ms Stephanie Walkins- Fia, Fashion Designer Ben Nonterah , Mr. Kodjo Adovor (Sommerlier) and many other guests.

The Night ended with a toast celebrating 50 years of excellent production of Cap Classique sparkling wines  from South Africa.

Some of the featured Wines of South African Brands paired with Ghanaian cuisine included:

Knorhoek Brut MCC 2015, Villiera Tradition Brut, Bon Courage – Jacques Bruére Blanc de Blancs Perdeberg Cellar Pinot Noir Rosé MCC, Perdeberg Cellar Sparkling White MCC 2020, Domaine des Dieux Claudia Brut 2014, Domaine des Dieux Rose of Sharon MCC 2011, KRONE Night Nectar 2019 Demi-Sec  MCC, Krone Night Nectar Rosé MCC 2019, Quoin Rock Black series MCC 2014, Cape Atlantic Sauvignon Blanc  Indaba Chenin Blanc, Indaba Sauvignon Blanc, Five’s Reserve Rosé GECKO Chardonnay, Cape Dreams Pinotage, Klein Zalze Merlot, Luitzville Pinotage, GECKO Pinotage, Bosman Generation 8 Shiraz, Protea Cabernet Sauvignon, Fairview Cabernet Sauvignon, Perdeberg Cellar Soft Smooth Range (SSR RED 2020)

On Monday 29th November 2021, Ghana’s leading media conglomerate, the Media General Group and the Eli Beach Resort presented relief items to victims of the tidal waves that swept through homes in parts of the Volta region two weeks ago.

The presentation was done at a brief event held at the Anloga Municipal Assembly, which was attended by Member of Parliament for Keta, Hon Gakpey, Member of Parliament for Anlo, Hon. Richard Kwame Sefe, Municipal Chief Executive for Keta Hon. Emmanuel Gemegah and District Chief Executive for Anloga, Hon. Seth Yormevu.

Hon. James Etornam Flolu, the District Chief Executive for Afadjato South represented the Volta Regional Minister, Honorable Archibald Yao Letsa and Sylvester Kumawu, Assembly Member for Amutinu/Salakope electoral area, represented the Member of Parliament for Ketu South, Honorable Dzifa Gomashie. There were other opinion leaders, victims of the tidal waves, management members of Media General and Eli Beach Resort in attendance.

Speaking at the event, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Media General Group, Beatrice Agyemang highlighted the need to protect the victims and cushion them from experiencing the full effect of the disaster by providing a rapid response which is critical for their survival, recovery process and rebuilding of their communities.

“As a responsible organization, we decided to urgently support to bring relief to the affected people. For this reason, we collaborated with Eli Beach Resort and launched the “Eli Beach Resort – Media General Save A Life campaign” to offer support to the victims by providing cash amount and relief items. It is important for all stakeholders to come together to find a lasting solution to this problem which has affected these communities for several years”, she added.

 On his part, the General Manager of Eli Beach Resort said, “we are confident the items being donated this morning will go a long way in helping the victims to recover from this disaster. We also want to thank the Media General Group for collaborating with us to achieve this and looking forward to more partnerships in the future”.

The items donated included bags of raw maize, bags of maize flour, bags of Tombrown, bags of Yenam Soya, sanitary pads, toiletries, food items, and bales of clothing, shoes and bags. Corporate bodies acknowledged for supporting the initiative include Lexta Ghana, Yedent Agro, Didi pa foods, Homepro, Clothe Ghana Family and Latex foam.

Ghanaian rapper and songwriter, Sarkodie has announced the return of his much-anticipated annual concert, Rapperholic in a uniquely creative way. (more…)