I WILL WIPE OUT CORRUPTION - IWAN

After dropping 3 new singles in a row recently, IWAN – the ‘Lyrical Gunshot’ – is due to drop a music video for the remix version his song “CORRUPTION”, featuring KOMBOLO. Audio: Corruption by IWAN

The new video is set to premiere in Accra this March 2012.

“This new joint is aimed at reverberating a public awareness to the Ghanaian community about how cunning our politicians would be at doorsteps bidding for their votes knowing that this is an electioneering year.

It’s about time our politicians turn to our plea and give direct solutions to our problems than paying lip-service to our woes.

Equal rights and justice must prevail. We want leaders who can free us, not leaders who will come to torment us”, IWAN corroborates.

The music video was directed by IWAN himself and shot by Apstairs Visuals in various locations such as New Town, Malata Market, Dansoman, Osu Oxford Street, Akoma Village and some other locations.

Specific date for the video premiere will be announced soon by IWAN and the ‘Gideon Force’ crew.

IWAN already has 3 new singles out – ‘See Me Shy’ feat. Kay Tee, ‘Check Yourself’ feat. Konkarah, and ‘Dreamer Of Dreamers.

TUALIA ‘S NEW TUMTUM LEGE LEGE

Tualai Blaq Vybes, Born Jonathan Addoquaye Akwei Jr., is a D.C based Hip-life recording artiste and producer. Born in Accra, September 18th, Tualai grew up listening to the likes of Eminem, Sizzla, Nas,Rock City,Kwadee,MI and Kojo Antwi. He learnt rhythm by playing drums at church at an early age. He built his musical reputation on the hard truth; thus the name "Tualai", which means He who does not tell lies.
Tualia is a grate talented young man who has a lot to offer to the Ghanaian music industry and the world at large. He believes music changes and not constant so he ready to give Ghanaians anything they want because he believe in making his funs happy always than himself.

His first public performance was at a Street Battle in D.C, where he exhibited extraordinary talent and skill. Utilizing Twi, Ga and Pidgin in his music, Tualai has bridged the gap; cutting across audiences in Ghana. His first single, PropaGhana, addresses the socioeconomic as well as political problems in Ghana, siting few incidents in the music, movie and sports industries.

Now a member of X Family, Tualai is currently signed on JCM records; working with producers in the likes of Skinny Willis. Collaborating with popular artistes like Bandana, Kochoko, Kojo Kombolo and Kobby Rana, Tualai has over the years risen to become a Hip Life icon to the D.C youth.

Blaq Vybes is a group, formed to help the youth in the community develop their skills in rap and music production. “Gbuwa Gyiwa” is the slogan which means to him: “I'm not afraid”, “always getting” busy in life...Life waits for no man, He says.
Currently his new single “tumtum lege lege” featuring Skinny willis and Omo Alajah is making waves on Ghanaian radio stations now.” I know it is very difficult to make it in this industry, but I am ready to stay so I promise to work hard towards that. My  wish today is to be among the best GH musicians and an award winner  for the GMA in years to come“I know Ghanaians love my single and that is not to say am done, but watch out for more of Tualia Blaq Vybes very soon”.

APHRODISIAC GOES GOLD ON SEPTEMBER 16

Known as one of the capital’s thunderous events, MERQURY’S GOLD RUSH PARTY is scheduled this year for Friday 16th September at the Dzorwulu based plush Aphrodisiac Nite Club from 10 pm.
Billed to be one of the most entertaining moments to open the last quarter of the year, MERQURY’S GOLD RUSH PARTY 2011 brings a line-up of the nation's finest performers and music heads all billed to give rave revelers a good time on Friday Night. With intriguing mixes of Hip Hop, Dancehall, Pop and Afro cuts, Ghana’s headline Dj’s including Dj Killa Fingers, Dj Mensa, Dj Snoop, Dj Kess, Dj Armani,Dj Choppa and Dj Mic Smith will send the crowd into frenzy whilst MC’s including Coaches and Big Brother’s Kweku T control the turn of events with the microphone.
Last year’s event, attended by about 1,200 people, saw some of Ghana’s finest celebrities including VIP, Confidence, Ruff N Smooth, MC’s and Dj’s including Dj Killa Fingers, Dj Mensa, Dj Perfect and Dj Snoop spinning a mix of hot tunes amidst performances by performances by Ruff N Smooth and Stone the Flow King.  
The likes of  D Crime, Scientific, Ruff N Smooth, Chemphe, Derby from Nigeria, R N M, D Black, Pope Skinny, R2Bees, Eazzy, Ziggy, Richie and J Gartey are set to light up the place to make it a September to remember.
This year’s promises to be bigger as Merqury, Ghana’s best Hypeman promises to get on the microphone to prove why he is rated Ghana’s finest.
Currently a presenter on Atlantis Radio 87.9fm, Merqury started off some 10 years ago as a mobile DJ till he got the nod to present Top 10 Ghana, the first TV music video chart show in Ghana. A year on, he was plugged on Olushegun Obasanjo based Choice 102.3fm as host of their drive. Determined to make a mark in the showbiz industry Merqury cut his smooth voice across the hearts of Ghanaians and started doing voice overs for TV and radio commercials for the advertizers, a feat that has placed him in the circles of Rudy Kwake, Napolion Ato Kito and Jay Foley in the product imaging industry.
Merqury’s GOLD RUSH PARTY is supported by Stepoutghana.com, modernghana.com, flex newspaper, moxflex entertainment, africanpromo.com, new fylla newspaper, nanayaw18.com, talkofgh.com, ghananie.com and powered by Five Mics.


Story by Nana Asantewaa Jones

Miss West Africa Ghana Finale set for July 22

The organizers of Miss West Africa Ghana 2011 have announced July 22 as the date for the grand finale for beauty pageant. The lady crowned Ghana’s national queen will represent the country against Miss West Africa queens from Europe, USA, Canada and other West African countries. The pageant began in the UK in 2008 and this year will see the inaugural International West Africa finale being hosted in Nigeria in December.

There will be three events as part of the next phase of the Miss West Africa Ghana pageant in Accra. This will start with Miss West Africa Ghana 2011 Pre Camp Party in conjunction with Silky Entertainment on Sunday July 17 at Rockstone’s Office. The Main Event, Miss West Africa Ghana 2011 Pageant Finals will be on Friday July 22 at the Kama Conference Centre. The after party will follow at Cinderella’s Night Club. Check out the finalists on www.misswestafricagh.com

MARIO AND J. HOLIDAY TO ROCK THE GOLD COAST (GHANA) JULY 30TH

Two of the world�s best-selling R&B artistes Mario and J Holiday, will be storming Ghana next month to stage a grand musical concert at the Dome of the Accra International Conference Centre.

Courtesy 233 Connect, a fast-rising events company committed to raising standards in Ghana�s entertainment industry, Accra will on the 30th of July play host to the two US-based artistes.

R&B superstar Mario, famed for his astounding showmanship and mastery of the genre, will be the main headline act for the concert, while the sleek and suave J Holiday, will support him to deliver a spectacular night of pure excitement.

Both acts, 233 Connect have said, will take to the stage of the Dome of the AICC with some of Ghana�s finest and Nigeria�s best.

Mario, 25, is known in real life as Mario Dewar Barrett. His 2002 hit song Just a Friend followed by Let me Love You in 2004, has won him worldwide acclaim, and earned him a place in the leagues of extraordinary R&B singers. Till date, he has released four studio albums; Mario in 2002, Turning Point in 2004, Go in 2007 and DNA in 2009. In the early 2000�s he was ranked on Billboard�s (#98) �Artist of the Decade� list.Known in showbiz circles as Nahum Grymes, J Holiday came into prominence in 2007 with his Bed chart topping song off the Back of My Lack album, which managed a number 5 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, the same year. Bed continues to be a favourite of most lovers of the genre in Ghana. The 27-year-old songwriter has featured extensively on the works of some of America�s A-listers including Fat Joe.

Given their combined impressive repertoire and experience, all two are sure to deliver what would go down in Ghana�s entertainment calendar for 2011 as a concert that came around, saw and conquered.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Follow 233 Connect on Twitter: @233 Connect and on Facebook: Facebook.com/233 Connect.
Story: Nana Yaw Wiredu

BMX FREESTYLE SHOWDOWN KICKS OFF ON 2ND JULY

The first ever BMX freestyle show down, a bike reality show  targeted in rewarding  talents in the young guys who can twist and turn on the bike, will witness its first auditions on the 2nd of July inside the first zone- James Town.

Head of Events at WLM Incorporated, organizers of this all exclusive event in Ghana, Mr. Jeffrey Kwaku  Osae disclosed that, the event is looking at becoming an annual thing in the country but before they go nationwide they would want to start with Greater Accra region first.
In addition he said that, the aim of the event is to reward young bike riders in the county who just ride bike for the fun of riding seek but it is the dream of WLM that people will gain employment, social status and respect from riding the bike.

�We went around societies to survey the grounds, we noticed that the number of young guys and even women who ride bikes in our societies are worth considering, so we decided to give them a plat form that will reward them for their talents�, Mr. Jeff stressed.

The fact that we have music reality shows among other once encouraged my company WLM incorporated to create this reality show for the young guys in the biking field as well.
Speaking on the procedure for the event, Mr. Jeff revealed that, Greater Accra region have been divide into four zones, James town, Dansoman, Nima and Tema respectively representing the four zones.

Auditioning forms are going for GHC10 at the venue, follow your local station for details or see press and poster for more info on it.

It�s the BMX freestyle show down, how skillful are you with the bike, can you twist and turn on the BMX, then this is your opportunity to gain national status, for more clarification disturb 0241 890 483.

It�s the BMX freestyle show down, brought to you by WLM Incorporated, pick your form now at your zone for only GHC10 and be part of history.

Story: Nana Yaw Wiredu/www.nanayaw18.com

HIP LIFE NEW GA ENTRY, APAATSE TO EXPOSE WEDDING DAY SINGLE SOON

Hip life new Ga dialect entry �Apaatse� of one-f entertainment, is the voice behind the popular song, �Wedding Day� which  has already become a household theme for marriages, will be exposed officially at the formulae one night club La Badi soon. Talking about himself, Apaatse said, his name reflects the people of La Badi and its environments as he is the true son of that soul including any other Ga traditional area. �I kick my rhythms in Ga, just because I want to represent my people, and as my name means, a very respectable well trained person who has versatility in his palms�, Apaatse lamented. On the question about the Wedding Day single, Apaatse stressed that, �every time I write a song, I want it to last long, leaving memorable trade marks on the minds of people, so Wedding Day, is a ceremonial master piece and it will be for ages�. Further on Apaatse added that, inspiration from that song came from God, first of and later inner most joy. �Wedding day� features Ghana�s future of RnB hip hop music, Ghetto KB who did marvelous with his wicked and punch lines that can easily melt a lady�s heart. Wedding day was released as a single and the response for it has been amazing so far but to the surprise of many there is a video coming out soon. Apaatse said, the Wedding day video was shot by Steve Gyamfi for real house films, executive produced by Boyce of One-F entertainment and will be premiered by nanayaw18.com soon. Finally the Ga Hip life rapper thanked the people of Ghana, especially La Badi including its environs, Boyce of One F entertainment plus the whole one �f Squad, Ghetto KB for the featuring and every Ghanaian who has and still is supporting Apaatse, they should keep doing that. Join Apaatse and his One F Entertainment squad at the La Formulae One night club on a date coming soon and get exclusive viewing of the much heard Wedding Day single. Apaatse, check, checking the Don, his popular slogan which always ends with �I�m Out�, so from we for now till we meet soon at his party, we are out! Story: Nana Yaw Wiredu/www.nanayaw18.com