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Yvonne Okoro Talks About Why She Is Still Living With Her Parents, Why She Never Does Sex Scenes & Humanitarian Work

03/24/2013 12:55 pm

Still promoting her first self-produced movie-Contract, which has received 6 nominations for the 2013 African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Yvonne Okoro recently had a chit chat with Dupe Ayinla-Olasukanmi, talking about her movie and other things.. Yvonne talked about why she never does sex scenes, her humanitarian work and other interesting issues… Check out excerpts … Read more

I Dedicate AMVCA Best Actress Award To Shirley Frimpong Manso – Jackie Appiah

03/12/2013 10:50 pm

by Sassy Chic

“I’m honoured, I must confess. I’m excited as well. I want to say a very big thank you to God Almighty for making this [winning Best Actress nod at AMVCA] possible because my category was a top category. I want to thank my fans who took time off their busy schedule to vote for me. Their votes didn’t go to waste and I give God all the glory for that and I’m grateful”.

The above words came out from the excited Jackie Appiah to GhanaCelebrities.Com shortly after her announcement as the Best Actress on the African Continent at the inaugural AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) which took place at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria last Saturday.

The popular Ghanaian actress made history as she became the first Ghanaian actress to win one of the biggest awards on the night, therefore engraving her name in the history books of African Cinema and the awards.

She saw off challenge from the hot favourites; Nollywood’s Genevieve Nnaji and Funke Akindele as well as Bubu Mazibuko and Nolwazi Shange with her exceptional performance in ‘The Perfect Picture’, a Shirley Frimpong-Manso movie.

The Ghanaian’s triumph came as a surprise to many. A disappointed Uti Nkwachukwu who was rooting for his compatriot, Genevieve Nnaji couldn’t help himself when the Ghanaian was mentioned as the winner. Prior to the announcement, he shouted Genevieve’s name but the shocker came when Jackie Appiah was announced at the winner.

The Nigerian actor, TV presenter, model, MC and winner of Big Brother Africa All Star who was seated close to this reporter shouted “What the f**k” to show his displeasure. But just when the Ghanaian actress climbed the podium to collect her award, Uti showed remorse by saying that, all the nominees in the category deserves to win.

Jackie Appiah, co-won the 6th African Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) Best Actress in 2010 with the same movie with the director of the movie picking the Best Director nod.

Having been named as the best actress on the continent from votes from committed fans all over Africa comes with a full responsibility. Pressure will now be mounted on the actress in terms of movie roles. How will the actress relate to the looming pressures from fans?. Is she just going to accept any movie roles?

“No! This shows that I must be on my toes. [Snapping her fingers in the process] Everything I do must be on point. I must try harder. It’s not going to be only me. It will make my other colleagues to be on their feet and work harder too”.

Videos + Photos: A Wonderful Night Out With Star Actress Jackie Appiah In London

07/10/2012 7:10 am

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

Last Thursday, I got the chance to hang out with Star Actress Jackie Appiah in London (from 8pm to 1:30am). The over 5 hours hangout with one of Africa’s Best Actress was exceptionally interesting.
Contrary to popular allegation, this was my first time of meeting Jackie Appiah and also the first time I have had a full real push and pull conversation with her.
Though we have in the past exchanged text and BB messages, the only out of the ordinary communication I have had with her until last Thursday was a voice note she once sent. I think what she wanted to say then was too long for the usual typing and as many people do, she also went for the voice option.
From the above, you can quickly deduct that even though I have met several celebrities, meeting Jackie Appiah meant a lot to me, my blog-GhanaCelebrities.Com and my ‘status’ as a celebrity blogger.
And oh yeah, we did not just meet, we had long chit chats over dinner and then proceeded to hang out at her Posh Central London Hilton Hotel where I managed to get answers to some interesting questions.
How the Night Started
We arranged that I pick her up at 7pm from her hotel for dinner but then I got stuck in traffic for an hour. I hate being late but I had no option than to keep beautiful Jackie Appiah waiting. I am not sure what was going through her mind when she had to wait on me for an hour after I had mentioned to her not to be late the previous day.

Okyeame Kwame Denies Saying 'Azonto Killed My Music', He Says He Was Misquoted!

01/13/2012 3:50 pm

by GC Staff Sheila

One of Ghana’s finest rappers Okyeame Kwame who doubles as the C.E.O. of one of the youngest label in Ghana, One Mic Entertainment has denied ever saying that Azonto has killed his music.
The Rap Doctor as he is warmly called expressed shock at news that he said “Azonto has killed my music”. The rapper was quoted as saying that the recent dance turned music genre ‘azonto’ has killed his ‘Faithful’ and ‘Sika’ tunes.
The report further stated that whiles other artistes smiled to the bank during the festive season, the rapper was left to mourn because of his inability to break the ‘azonto’ craze with his songs which are on slow pace. He was also quoted as saying that his song ‘Sika’, he released before Christmas was thrown into the bin by Ghanaians because of the proliferation of ‘azonto’.
Kwame has denied the above, saying it was totally imaginary of the writer and misrepresentation of what he said. According to him, this is the conversation he had with a presenter in December.
“In December a presenter called me and asked me series of questions in connection with MUSIGA and the festivities. He asked me how my album is doing and I told him One Mic [Entertainment] made a mistake of releasing ‘Sika’ one week before Christmas because people are in festive mood, people do not want to go and listen to pensive and melancholic songs like ‘Sika’, they want to party, so common sense suggests that they listen to ‘azonto’ so they can do the current dance.”

Video: Nana Ekua Aka Mzbel Talks About Her Upbringing, Education, Career & Others

01/12/2012 12:57 pm

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

Myjoyonline caught up with one of the vibrant female rappers in Ghana Music-Mzbel for a chit chat…Mzbel in the interview talks about being born and growing up in James Town, Accra, her educational background, career and other interesting things… Check out the video interview below… httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tg15yZiogo

Vicky Zugah Talks About Breaking Into Movies From Being A Make-up Artiste + Indecent Exposure + Sex Before Roles Practice & Others…

12/3/2011 8:45 pm

by GC Staff Ob

Akwesi Aboagye of Peace Fm Entertainment Review got into an interesting chit chat with Actress Vicky Zugah today on how she got into movies from being a make-up artiste and her recent indecent exposure at the nominees party of the Ghana Movie Awards. Also, a reflection was thrown on the ‘entrenched’ practice in the Ghana … Read more

GC Exclusive Interview With Nadia Buari: Talks About Her 2011 Ghana Movie Awards Nomination, Says She Has No Problem With Jackie Appiah, Talks About Dede Ayew & Fally Ipupa, Upcoming Family Reality TV Show & Others…

11/29/2011 4:51 pm

by GC Staff GS

Nadia Buari was awarded as Ghana’s Best Actress In A Supporting Role during last year’s Ghana Movie Awards. She got the nod ahead of her fellow actresses in her role in ‘Check Mate’, a Sparrow Production movie written and directed by Shirley Frimpong Manso.

Last Saturday in Golden Tulip, Kumasi, the nominees for this year’s awards were announced. She was nominated again in the same category for her role in ‘Who Owns The City’, a movie produced by HM Films and directed by Nollywood director Ifeanyi Inyeabor.

Also in the category includes Roselyn Ngissah [Somewhere In Africa], relatively new entrant Helen Asante [Adams Apple 3], Yvonne Nelson [4 Play Reloaded] and Martha Ankomah [Bed Of Roses].

Nadia who claimed she had come to just have fun and a good time, spoke with GhanaCelebrities.Com about her nomination again. She made interesting revelations about her that people do not know. She also talked about why her family is coming out with a reality show. She laughed at the rumour circulating that producers are not giving her roles…

Below are excerpts of the interview unedited plus the audio.

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GhanaCelebrities.Com: What do you think of your nomination?

Nadia Buari: [Surprise] I was nominated? For real? Oh wow. I was actually coming here just to have a good time. I had no idea… I’m coming. I’m now coming here. So here that I’m nominated, wow its good news. It makes me know that at least my works are appreciated.

Kofi Adjorlolo Takes The Film Producers Associations Of Ghana & The Ghana Actors Guild To The Cleaners. He Says “I’m Pissed & Peeved”!

08/19/2011 1:17 pm

by GC Staff bG

Though his infamous ‘ban’ by the Film Producers Associations of Ghana [FIPAG] has been lifted, talented and creative Ghanaian actor Kofi Adjorlolo is not a happy person at all.

The versatile actor was among three movie stars banned for fouling the directives of the Film Producers Association. The actor still finds the ‘supposed’ reason for his ban laughable.

“I was banned for two years though that didn’t actually stopped me from doing what I know how to do best. When I was banned, I kept asking myself what have I done and they said I was trying to protect the Nigerians working in Ghana – so I should not have even talked on their behave which was very ridiculous though.”

“But all of a sudden, they started taking action against me. I didn’t retort. I didn’t talk back. They went on and on and later came back to say, they have lifted the ban after we had sat down to talk.” He said surprisingly.

Audio: Tic Tac Talks About His New Album, Secondary School Days, How Broke He Was & More…

08/15/2011 12:12 pm

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

Few minutes ago, Tic Tac was on YFM for a short interview…He spoke about his hustling days in Secondary School-living on rich kids and girls, the concept behind his new album and more… If you are a Tic Tac stan, just click on PLAY below… [audio:http://ghana101.com/interview/TicTac.mp3|titles=Tic Tac Interview] Audio Courtesy Of Yfm

GC Exclusive: Roselyn Ngissah Talks About Her Body Size, ‘Somewhere In Africa’, Upcoming Projects, Working With Other Ghanaian Actors & More…

07/26/2011 12:37 pm

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

‘Somewhere In Africa’ premieres on Saturday, 30th July, 2011 at the National Theatre,Accra.

As we prepare to see one of the best movies to have come out ofGhana, GhanaCelebrities.Com caught up with the 2010 Ghana Movie Awards’ Best Actress-Roselyn Ngissah who plays a central role in the movie for a chit chat.

Roselyn is undoubted a very good actress with a lot of potential to hit the bigger screens. We spoke about ‘Somewhere In Africa’, her body size, working with other stars and then Roselyn had a little but golden advice for all the young girls who are aspiring to get into the game.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: What Is Your Role In ‘Somewhere In Africa’ About?

I’m the second in command to the commander himself, Mumbasa who is played by Majid Michel. In my role I take orders from Mumbasa. It’s quite a challenging role as I was terrorizing and killing innocent people not for any reason but because I was ordered to do it.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: What Did You Find Challenging About This Role?

Playing a character that was so militant was very challenging; also this was the first of this kind of character that I’ve ever acted. I’m always playing the naughty girl, the funny girl, professional girl such as a Dr or Lawyer.

In this role I had to play a soldier which was quite physically demanding and meant I had to do a lot of running around. The role really required me to be strong and fit. When I first got the role I have to admit I was taken aback by what would be involved.

I was thinking about my body size and how I look, I was thinking I’m not just any soldier but second in command. Initially I wanted to hit the gym but the director explained that he’d given me a challenging role to do and knows I am more than capable, so I had no other choice but to get into it.

Also when I arrived on set I wasn’t even aware that I would have to change my accent. I had already rehearsed and got myself into character and once I got on set I was told that they had decided to change the accent and this is how they want me to speak.

GC Exclusive Video Interview: Veteran Actor David Shares His View On ‘Somewhere In Africa’ Being A ‘Sarafina’ Rip-Off, His Role In The Movie, Upcoming Hollywood Production & Others…

07/19/2011 7:53 pm

by GC Staff bG

David Dontoh is not only a veteran Actor but a household name when it comes Entertainment in Ghana. After years of working in the Ghanaian movie industry, David Dontoh is yet to star in an upcoming Hollywood production which he is excitedly looking forward. GhanaCelebrities.Com caught up with David Dontoh, a real backbone of the … Read more

GC Exclusive: Majid Michel Talks About ‘SomeWhere In Africa’ + Him Being Poisoned Rumour + Why He Is Not On Twitter/Facebook & More…

07/13/2011 11:03 pm

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

GhanaCelebrities.Com caught up with Ghanaian screen badboy Majid Michel who was out and about in the areas of Manhattan, USA to talk about the rumour which recently emerged that, he was somehow poisoned on set while shooting the movie ‘Somewhere In Africa’. GC seized the opportunity to ask Majid Michel about his role in ‘Somewhere … Read more

Exclusive Interview + Photos: Actress/Model Nikki Samonas Talks To GC About Relationship, Values, Inspiration, Career & Other Things…

07/8/2011 10:43 am

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

GhanaCelebrities.Com caught up with Actress & Model-Nikoletta Samonas of Beyonce 1 & 2 fame for a chat and we ended up talking about her inspiration, relationship, values, family, career and others.

After the movie ‘Beyonce’, Nikki continued acting by starring in War of Roses, Desperate Measure, Red Label, Love and Bullets, Wrong Line, DNA Test and other African movies.

Check out our chit chat and exclusive photos below…

GhanaCelebrities.Com: What do you represent as an individual, in terms of your values?

I am a Christian; I represent the image of God and Christian values.

I am a female; I represent the chalice, womanhood and most of all

I represent me, because there is no other me in the world

GhanaCelebrities.Com: From what I know, you started as a model and now an actress, any chances of you going back to modeling?

I still model, a commercial model and I still get gigs. As at now, 2 of ma adverts are still airing on television.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: Apart from acting, what else are you involved in?

I work with farmhouse productions in Osu, makers of things we do for love, fortune island and theMalta Guinness streetdance. I major in concept development.

GC Exclusive: Actress Khareema Aguiar To Build A Home For Senior Citizens In Ghana! + She Says “I’m Searching For A Boyfriend But” & Addresses Lesbian & Sex Scandals!

07/3/2011 7:44 am

by GC Staff bG

Actress Khareema Aguiar has revealed exclusively to GhanaCelebrities.Com that she has plans of building a home for the senior citizen [old aged] in Ghana soon.

Last year the actress celebrated her 25^th birthday senior citizens being taken care of by HelpAge Ghana.

GhanaCelebrities.Com met the actress who shot into fame with a leading her role in the television series ‘All That Glitters’ and asked the obvious question: Is she going to celebrate another birthday with them this year?

“I have a foundation for the aged, so I normally do things like that for them but my long term plan for them is to build a day home for them.” She said stressing that “When I talked about aged people, I don’t mean well to do aged people; I mean the old aged whose kids have abandoned them and calling them all sorts of names. I think retirement should also be made fun for them.”

Exclusive: Aluta Of ‘Things We Do For Love’ Fame Bounces Back! Says There Is Time For Every Body + He Has 7 Children Now!

06/22/2011 10:20 am

by GC Staff bG

I don’t know about you but for me, I still remember vividly the nostalgic feeling when the popular television weekly serialized ‘Things We Do For Love’ started, when the production house went on recess and when they came back to continue from where they stopped. Several years after, I’m still proud today to say I was an avid viewer of the TV series.

If there was any program in Ghana at the time that people loved on [as if they had any better option] GBC/GTV, the station of the nation, surely it would be because of ‘Things We Do For Love’.

The above assertion might not be entirely true, since it’s based on hunch. But it was one of the programs that made people stay glued to their television sets on Sundays before the major news to watch the entertaining, educative and informative series.

I still recollect clearly those years when most if not every student made sure their homework was done as early as possible to enable them watch the program without any hassle from their parents.

I also reckon it was one of the few programs on television at that time that made many children respect their parents and listened to whatever they said attentively in other for them to have the peace of mind to watch the program when it commences.

‘Things We Do For Love’ was a 30 minutes weekly series shown on Ghana Television. The direction of the series was under the tutelage of Ivan Quashigah and produced by Ad Vantage Productions. It starred the Majid Michels, the Jackie Appiahs, the Adjetey Anangs amongst others.

Several years later, the Ghana Movie Industry is benefitting immensely from these talents who once graced and made television exciting to watch in Ghana. Though majority of the cast are not active now, Shaker [Majid Michel], Enyonam [Jackie Appiah], Pusher [Adjetey Anang], Max [Vincent McCauley] are still rocking our screens.

Also from the same series but missing on the television scenes are Tsatsu, Killer [Abeiku Acquah], Dede [Alice Schreyer], Marcia [Sena Tsikata], BB [David Bossman], Zinabu [Adeline Adjokatcher], Ophebea [Yolanda] and others.

However, one of the casts who played Jackie Appiah’s brother and son of the contentious Mr. Blagogee, ‘Aluta’ has resurfaced from his hideout. Known in real life as Zimran Clottey, Aluta tried his luck on several projects, one of which was to become a musician. He also hosted a couple of shows in TV.