Monday 29 February 2016

Actress, Yvonne Okyere-Whalley Sues KLM

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Lawyer/ Actress, Yvonne Okyere-Whalley, has sued KLM Royal Dutch Airlines at an Accra High Court for an alleged racial discrimination.


Yvonne, who is of Ghanaian descent, alleges that contrary to provisions in the 1992 Constitution, International Airline Conventions, KLM’s own Mission Statement as well as their Terms and Conditions of Carriage, KLM racially discriminated against her by treating her differently to other European/ non-black passengers and further failed to provide a safe environment by putting her personal safety at risk whiles onboard.







According to the Statement of Claim from the High Court dated 14th December 2015, the actress who is currently practicing Law in Ghana, booked economy tickets from Accra to the UK via Amsterdam with her husband. It is alleged that during the return journey on 15th February 2015, she was subjected to direct and indirect discrimination by KLM’s cabin crew member based on her race, colour and place of origin. Yvonne avers in her Statement of Claim that the cabin crew member granted privileges to European/non-black passengers while she was refused that same treatment.


According to Yvonne’s Statement, the cabin crew member disrespected her by continuing to pour out the entire content of her bottled drink when she had clearly asked otherwise and walked away as Yvonne was still talking to her.


Due to this treatment, Yvonne complained to the Purser (senior cabin crew member) who confirmed that KLM has a policy which restricts certain passengers’ choice of beverages and how beverages are consumed when travelling to either Ghana or Nigeria ‘as passengers on these routes had a tendency to take advantage of the drinks and take them home’.”


When Yvonne questioned the Purser about the criteria used when applying this alleged policy, the Purser confirmed that there are no formal criteria used when deciding who should be refused the reduced service as it is based on the cabin crew members’ instincts or perception.


However, after listening to what ensued between Yvonne and the cabin crew member, the Purser asked the cabin crew member in question to apologise to Yvonne, but she refused to do so. The Purser, whose authority has now been called into question, confirmed to Yvonne and her husband that a formal report would be made of the incident.


Yvonne claims that the cabin crew member started talking to another white male passenger behind her seat, and incited inappropriate racial attack on her, putting her personal safety at risk. She asserts that the white male passenger then started attacking her verbally in clear view and hearing of other passengers onboard and deliberately and physically obstructed her passage to the toilets.


Yvonne avers that other passengers who were appalled by the white male passenger’s behavior called onboard security officer who eventually controlled the white male passenger and moved him to another seat at the back of the aircraft.


Yvonne claims that KLM’s alleged new policy, the cabin crew member’s blatant act of discrimination, and the attack by the white male passenger caused her much anxiety, emotional distress, fear, humiliation and injury to feelings. The case continues in court.


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Actress, Yvonne Okyere-Whalley Sues KLM

Fashion Stylist Annabel Onyango And Hubby Voted Best Dressed Kenyan Couple

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There you have it, the creme de la creme of fashion was selected at the sixth edition of Fashion High Tea held on Saturday 27th February at Zen Garden.


Recently married Annabel Onyango and hubby Marek Fuchs were voted the best among the best.







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Fashion High Tea brings together industry giants in the local and international world of fashion.


This came as no surprise with Annabel being one of the most respected stylists in Kenya, having worked as a Fashion Editor for Drum and True Love magazines, won the Deacons Style Challenge and currently styling Sauti.


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Fashion Stylist Annabel Onyango And Hubby Voted Best Dressed Kenyan Couple

Hiphop Artist Jove Kente Release Long Awaited Debut Song and Video for “She Go Kill Me”

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Up-in-coming Hiphop artist Jove Kente is releasing his debut song and video for his single titled “She Go Kill Me” on February 29th, 2016. As a relatively new hiphop artist, Jove has spent months working in the studio to perfect his first single, and the release is hotly anticipated by fans across the globe who are looking for new hiphop / hiplife singles from this talented artist. In addition to the song, the studio will also be releasing a brand new video. “Finally something different and great to listen to,” says Dj Slim.


The title track “She Go Kill Me” is a lyrical revolution that infuses killer beats and tones that every fan craves. The track also features FimFim and BJay. Fans have been calling for Jove to release a new track for months, and it’s finally coming to fruition with the February 29th release, says his label BlvckGold Nation.


Layering his laidback flow on top of innovative and minimalistic beats, Jove brings both powerful skill and decades of experience to his latest hiphop single release. As a sound engineer, Jove is more than just an artist who writes rhymes. He’s an artist with a technical side, and he combines both to create truly buzzworthy tracks audiences have never heard before.


While Jove has spent the last few years developing other artists, his debut track proves his undeniable talent. To experience his debut single head over to www.jovekente.com. You can also listen to Jove’s full EP on the site.


Watch the visuals below:


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Learn more about who Jove is, and what inspired him to become a hiphop artist, by visiting


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Hiphop Artist Jove Kente Release Long Awaited Debut Song and Video for “She Go Kill Me”

See Photos of Sarkodie At Harvard University

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Sarkodie‘s career keep soaring.


His latest accomplishment was to give a speech at the prestigious Harvard Business School. The conference was broadcasted live on his Facebook page.


See photos Sarkodie’s speech at Harvard University.


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See Photos of Sarkodie At Harvard University

Today Marks the Nineteenth Birthday of Korede Bello

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Happy Birthday Korede Bello – 5 Things About The Singer You Didn’t Know


Godwin Singer and golden boy of the Mavin records team, Korede Bello is a year older today.


The musician whose birthday comes only once in four years is 19 today and to celebrate his birthday, we have dug deep into a few things we can bet you don’t know about the singer.



1.  He started performing at age 7


Korede Bello has been a performer from his childhood and seeing him sing today, we have cause to believe that it’s the gospel truth. He started performing with the stage name African Prince and went on to write his first song after forming a music group with a friend while in primary school.


Image: Linda Ikeji

Image: LindaIkeji



2. He wanted to be an accountant or a footballer


In an interview with the Nation Online, the pop singer revealed he wanted to be an accountant or a footballer and just pursued music as a hobby and nothing more.


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Image: FashionPheeva



3. Korede defines his music as ‘sweet music’


When asked his genre of music, he defined it as ‘sweet music,’ not R&B, not hip-hop; I do ‘sweet music.’ And I am saying this because I don’t see music by how it sounds. The content of the message also defines my type of music. So I am not restricted to doing R&B or Afro-pop or dancehall.


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Image: BellaNaija



4. He studied Mass Communication


He holds a National Diploma certificate after studying Mass Communication at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. He is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Information Management


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5. His fans refer to him as lover boy


His female fans call him the ultimate lover boy because of his soft sweet vocals and also his looks. Okay, maybe you knew this one!


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Today Marks the Nineteenth Birthday of Korede Bello

AMG Rapper, Medikal Talks #VGMA’s + Why ‘P3 Kakra’ With Criss Waddle Wasn’t Nominated

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Criss Waddle’s Arab Money Gang (AMG) rapper, Medikal has stated how disappointed he is in this year’sVodafone Ghana Music Awards.


The Confirm rapper in his recent interview said, he believes his collaboration with the label’s C.E.O, Criss Waddle, titled P3 Kakra should have been nominated under the Best Hip Hop Category but because of the bad relationship between Charter House and Criss Waddle, the company decided not to nominate the song, which he thinks its very bad.


He explained himself and went ahead to talk about how poor this year’s categorizing was, etc.


Medikal before signing off from the interview revealed who he thinks deserves the Artiste Of The Year. The nominees for the category are – VVIP, Sarkodie, Bisa Kdei, Stonebwoy, E.L & DSP Kofi Sarpong.


Watch the full video below and listen to what Medikal has to say about the VGMA’s.


https://youtu.be/fYpx9PoWNWU


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AMG Rapper, Medikal Talks #VGMA’s + Why ‘P3 Kakra’ With Criss Waddle Wasn’t Nominated

MUSIC OPINION: Obrafour exposes the problem with this year’s VGMA nominations

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As for VGMA nominations deɛ, we will always have a thousand opinions about them once they are released  — the board naa, they know already, so they have hyɛ’d their sapɔ mu nsuo.


To be completely honest, many of the concerns are infantile and come from a position of ignorance (Gasmillla’s Telemɔ does not qualify because it was released outside the year under review, that won’t change no matter how many times you ask… and we all knew they would show Shatta Wale krakye powers. Stop that!).


But the point about Obrafour’s exclusion from the Best Rapper of the Year Category is, in my opinion, is the real debate in this year’s awards. Hoooow…just how!


Gospel Album of the Year has been scrapped/ shelved (at least for this year), Ohemaa Mercy has been cheated, EL’s Koko is Gospel, Cris Waddle should have been nominated for something, Teephlow and his camp were dishonest…blah blah blah. Bɔssu, those ones are normal…those ones we can tolerate somehow. But the Obrafour question? Chaley Chaley Chaley!


Of course Obrafour is not one to go on social media and throw tantrums like a disgruntled five year old, he’s higher than that –way higher (I haven’t mentioned anyone’s name oh, yoo!) –but nokwere deɛ, ɛyɛ. I do not intend to undermine the worth of the nominees in the Best Rapper of the Year category for instance…uuh, actually, I do! Truth to God, which of the nominees therein does a better job when it comes to lyrical depth, dexterity and all the other elevated grammar the definition of the category stipulates? Joe, as for this one, it’s someway paa oo!


Obrafour naa, in the final analysis, he may be the one doing himself, because he’s an anomaly. He’s tooooomodest for a rapper (he doesn’t even rap about big cars and girls… cough cough), he’s too bent on sticking to the art for the love of it and nothing else. It’s why he’s a legend to us –he doesn’t compromise on the quality of his craft, and I’m certain that awards are never a motivation to him. Unfortunately, at the same time, it’s why we might have taken him for granted  (still do) on some of these things. As is characteristic of all those truly called to the art, I fear the only time we’ll honour him with adequate wood and plastic is when he’s long gone.


Sometimes, I wish he was a bit more outspoken than he is, because if he has the temper of some other artist who just came to your mind, would we take him for granted with certain things? Not at all.


Secondly, if he believed a bit in propaganda, that too would have ensured notice (which he more than deserves) in some of these things. Indeed, the reason some one or two people are in the Best Rapper of the Year category  is due, more to propaganda, than to merit. I’ve said it. Oh I won’t mention names, but you too, you know. What all this means, in plain terms, is that all the songs in there ( including Ayɛ Late), are better crafted and possess higher inner heights lyrically than Nkontompo for instance…Aboaa Onni Dua too. And that one too, it’s too difficult to accept. Actually, it’s too difficult to even fathom, for starters.


I mean, EL can rap, Flowking is insane, Omar Sterling has had to fight for his life (he’s coming out pretty strong), Sarkodie has words for days, and Pappy…well, I do like his dreads in addition. And Obrafour, the ultimate Ghanaian rapper, is missing.


No matter how you attempt to do it, it’s simply indefensible. Okay let’s try to rationalise:


Obrafour’s acclaim as our ideal rapper is based on past glory, he’s washed up but wont accept the philosophy of times and seasons . That is so laughable, I’m uncomfortable just writing it down. Nkontompo is the ultimate rap lesson, and embodies poetry in a way that makes wanna –be’s want to commit suicide, and Aboa Onni Dua would be used as reference if rap was taught in universities here. Do you disagree? I didn’t think so.


Another one: he outdid himself with the classic ‘Pae Mu Ka’, and so we will always judge him through that lense? You know what, you just might be right on that score. None of Obrafour’s other projects quite match up to that album. But take any other rap performance he’s done in the year under review for example, and compare it to any other rap performance in the Best rapper category. Good, now tell me something.


Maybe he’s just better than anyone else in that category, so ( like the explanation being flung to us about SP Kofi Sarpong and the Gospel Album of the Year category), it would be unfair competition.  Like I said, I don’t intend to disrespect the other nominees, they’ve done awesome…I’m just processing out my confusion.


As for the theories deɛ, plenty… we cannot exhaust them all. There’s a final one I would like to test though…that absurd as it may sound, this is another case of oversight, like is the case with Teephlow. Eish! Hmmm! Errrrrm…hmmm! You see, every award scheme(this one included) is based on a credibility and an expected and perceived infallibility, never mind that it is a human institution and mistakes are inevitable. But still…


We are all football coaches. In that same way, we are all music critics. Some of the commentary (especially on social media) is priceless comic relief. Like you’d understand, we can’t wait to point out flaws in the system. This year, we have a strong one: that the system is problematic  and the board exposes ‘gross incompetence’, like Chris Vincent opines in a long write-up filled with so much uncomfortable truth…because it didn’t identify that Teephlow’s ‘The Warning’, which had been nominated for Hip Hop Song of the Year was erroneous, till the very last minute.


Frankly, the PR work by the board to justify some of its decisions has been uncomfortably inconsistent: George Quaye says one thing on Starr, Francis Doku says something else on Joy. And we can’t necessarily differentiate between their personal opinions and the official position of the board, and it’s all so confusing to me…and the Shatta Wale kakai-ism in  this whole mix is, well, adding to the someway-ness.


As for the Shatta fans in my hometown who are touching Vodafone stuff, it only makes me adjust my buttocks to one side on my seat when the election debate comes on. If ‘idle’ youth are willing to light the match because they feel Charles Nii Armah Mensah, a musician, has been dealt with unfairly, then mustn’t we be even a bit worried about November 7? Anyway…


Obrafour was also missing in another key category: Hip-life/ Hip-hop Artist of the Year. That one too confuses me abundantly for the reasons I have listed above, but unlike the Teephlow incident, it’s too late for anything else to be done about it but regret. Else it will open floodgates and the whole place will be inundated with funny claims. To be fair, the nominations have been largely a true reflection, except this one. In the end though, it’s all good.


While I disagree on the VGMA board on a variety of issues, this one being most prominent, I must commend the organisers for doing it for this long, and in many ways, improving every year. It is no joke –we’ve heard the stories. I personally found the manner in which the nominations were announced this time very exciting and such a refreshing innovation. I hope for the show itself  to be significantly shorter than the eight hours or so it often takes, whether the industry awards is merged with the main event or not. I hope for success with the host, performances, and indeed, the whole show. I hope parties involved find a way around the Shatta Wale conundrum.


I hope for artists to be more respectful to the scheme and organisers, especially with how they register their displeasure at certain decisions. Also, I hope they are more honest in filing nominations, and for the research team to improve in their ways too. I hope for some crazy investor to invest in a new, bigger auditorium which would allow for artists to fly from the sky and so on. FInally, I hope for way fewer controversies next year.


This is striking about Obrafour, for though it is obvious these awards have been both inaccurate about him and unfair to him for far too long, he had the following words on Facebook when the nomination list came out Friday:


“We got 4 nominations at the # VGMAs . Thanks for all the support”.


Maturity. Greatness.


It will happen, we will be better with these things…small time! Now turn the ‘Chop Kiss’ up.







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MUSIC OPINION: Obrafour exposes the problem with this year’s VGMA nominations

Ever Rocked A Sheer Blouse? A Few Tips For You Before You Consider Doing So

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MaDivas.com – Sheer blouses have always appealed to me but the daunting fact is considering what you would wear inside right from your camisole to your bra then you also have to figure out what to wear with it. some of us are brave enough to pull it off in the best possible way while other’s aren’t. So if you don’t know how to or you don’t feel you can pull this look off then this 3 tips should come in handy;


Opt for a camisole

Rather than using a bra you could go straight to using the camisole. In truth there are only a few people who can pull a bra only look but in reality many of us stick to camisoles and to make sure your ensembles neat to the teeth, you an decide to wear the camisole only rather than pairing it with a bra. Make sure the camisole fits snugly on your body because if its too tight it tends to ride up your waist.


Make sure you color coordinate, the color should at least rhyme or blend with what you are wearing rather than being standoffish and odd.


Pair with high waist trousers or skirts

The best way to rock a sheer blouse is when its tucked in, of cause you know rocking it with a skirt is almost always the norm but did you know the high waist trousers works good as well? You can also leave your sheer blouse /shirt out if you have on jeans, this adds a bit of character and it also makes the camisole visible.


Layering

Layering skills needs some special set of eyes, so you need to note that a sheer blouse looks very sexy when its a hint and not the center of attention. therefore you can rock your share blouse under a blazer, vest, trench coat etc… you could also tuck it beneath a large sweater.


Sheer blouses are a great support and lift to your wardrobe here are some ways you can rock a sheer blouse with style.


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Ever Rocked A Sheer Blouse? A Few Tips For You Before You Consider Doing So

Hot Shots: #AlbinosRock – See Fabulous Creative Images Of Albino Models By Justin Dingwall

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There is beauty all around the world, and photographer Justin Dingwall is not letting it pass by him without snapping. That can be said for the amazing Albino souls he recently captured albino models Thando and Hopa.



The South African based photographer who believes there is beauty in difference, produced a lovely set of mind blowing images of the two amazing albino models and we bring them to you below. Enjoy


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Hot Shots: #AlbinosRock – See Fabulous Creative Images Of Albino Models By Justin Dingwall

See What Efya, Mzbel, Deborah, Mzvee, Bola Ray, Elikem & More Wore @ VGMA’s Announcement Party

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As far as awards in Ghana, actually in all parts of the world goes, it is almost pointless to care who takes it home and who doesn’t. However, fashion worn by the celebrities will always be of interest to us.


The 2016 Ghana Music Awards nominees announcement party happened on Friday, February 26 evening at the luxury Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in the heart of Accra. The ceremony organised to officially announce nominees for the 2016 edition of the event had many musicians present.


The event was attended by various celebrities such as Efya, Mzbel, Sister Deborah, Joyce Blessing, Mzvee, Gifty osei, Bola Ray, Pappy Kojo, Lexis Bill, Teephlow and more. See them and what they wore below.





See What Efya, Mzbel, Deborah, Mzvee, Bola Ray, Elikem & More Wore @ VGMA’s Announcement Party

How Did Ghanaian Designers Miss Out On Styling Abraham Attoh To The Oscars?

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The Young Ghanaian actor who presented an award at the Academy Awards, Oscars arrived on the red carpet making a fashion statement that has people in Hollywood talking. The event which has been criticized around the world for being marked as a racially exclusive award ceremony ended up seeing a young Ghanaian Abraham steal the show at the red carpet.


Nevertheless, the brilliant young man who made his country proud was seen sparkling on the red carpet in a tuxedo and TOMS shoes. It seems he made more than just a fashion statement. According to Abraham Attah who spoke to E! correspondent Ryan Seacrest, the shoe brand will donate 10,000 pairs of shoes to the people of Ghana.


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The for-profit shoe brand donates a pair of shoes to children in need for every pair sold. There couldn’t have been a better choice. Now let’s talk about the tuxedo! As beautiful as he looked, why wasn’t the young man in Abrantie The Gentleman’s clothing or in Kustom Looks or in Elikem The tailors wear? At least a kente bow tie would have said much.
Last years, Elikem the Tailor crafted some amazing menswear tuxedos with a hint kente. So whose fault is it that the young man didn’t go with our talent? is it the designers did not reach out to the kid? Or is it the kid did not reach out to the designers? Or is it that one did reach out and the other party rejected? Oh gosh I have no idea how these things work, but he should have been on that red carpet with a Ghanaian brand.


I myself have never watched beast of no nation, as I avoid watching slavery and war torn African movies, however I’ve heard numerous compliments regarding his performance. On that note, we salute the young man highly and congratulate him on his new found success, as well as his generous statement with TOMS shoes..







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How Did Ghanaian Designers Miss Out On Styling Abraham Attoh To The Oscars?

Ko-Jo Cue – Me Gyina Mu

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BBnZlive’s very own KOJO CUE bring to us this banger he calls ME GYINA MU, a beautiful song for the street.


you would surely groove to this one.stream and download it below


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