Stonebwoy Tops MTN 4syte Music Video Awards 2016+Full List of Nominees

Stonebwoy

The Official Launch of the 8th annual MTN 4syte Music Video Awards 2016 went down over the weekend at the plush 4syte Mansion, Trassaco, Adjiringano hosted by Eddy Blay, BlackBoy, Jay Foley, Ms Wendy Tay and Ogee The Mcee.

It was a big night for Stonebwoy in particular. The current Most Influential artist walked away with nine (9) nominations: Best Male, Best Directing, Best Reggae/Dancehall, Best Video among others...

Shatta Wale also fared quite well with 6 nominations in total. Other big nominees on the night include VVIP who had 8 nominations, Edem and Dr Cryme at 5 and D-Black, EL, Bisa Kdei with 4 nominations each.

The new talents didn’t disappoint either. Feli Nuna and Ebony all secured nominations in the Best Discovery and Best Female categories while Medikal got nominated in Best Hiphop and Best Discovery of the year category.

Brace yourselves for an EPIC and BIGGER night of Entertainment at the MTN 4syte Music Video Awards 2016 coming off on 19th November at the Accra International Conference Centre.

Here is the full list of nominees:

BEST COLLABORATION
Akwaboah ft. Ice Prince - I Do Love you
Guru ft. Singlet - Samba
Jupitar ft. Patoranking - Enemies Rmx
Trigmatic ft. Stonebwoy - Gbedu
Keche ft. Edem - Monica
VVIP ft. Samini - Dogo Yaro
Dr Cryme ft. Sarkodie - Koko Sakora
Eugy ft. Mr Eazi - Dance For Me
Criss Waddle ft. Stonebwoy - Bie Gya
Stonebwoy ft. Kranium - Talk To Me

BEST GROUP VIDEO
VVIP - Alhaji
Keche - Monica
Ruff n Smooth - Shabba
4x4 - Tantalizing
C2C - Property
Footprintz - Tell Me Something

BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL VIDEO
Episode - Ghetto Anthem
Rudebwoy Ranking - Dont Cry
Stonebwoy - People Dey
Shatta Wale - Kakai
Samini - Bubble It
Jupitar ft. Patoranking - Enemies Rmx
Eazzy ft. Stonebwoy - Na Na

BEST STORY LINE VIDEO
Shatta Wale - Kakai
Stonebwoy - Mightylele
Dark Suburb - Igo Be
Jayso ft. Sarkodie - Little Monsters
Okyeame Kwame - Small Small
Trigmatic - Gye Nyame

MOST POPULAR VIDEO
Shatta Wale - Chop Kiss
Stonebwoy - Mightylele
Criss Waddle - Bie Gya
VVIP - Dogo Yaro
EL - Koko
Joey B - You x Me
Atom - Ye Wo Krom
Dr Cryme - Koko Sakaro

BEST DIRECTED VIDEO
Edem - Nyedzilo
VVIP - Dogo Yaro
Stonebwoy - Mightylele
Guru - Samba
Criss Waddle - Bie Gya
Mz Vee - Hold Me Now
Itz Tiffany - Give Them
M.anifest - Wani Aba
Shatta Wale - Kakai
Bisa Kdei - Semina

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Eugy x Mr Eazi - Dance For Me
Edem - Nyedzilo
Tiffany - Give Them
VVIP - Dogo Yaro
Eazzy - Kpakposhito
4x4 - Atongo
Ruff n Smooth - Shabba
Guru - Samba

BEST HIPLIFE VIDEO
Guru - Samba
Okyeame Kwame - Hallelujah
Keche - Monica
4x4 - Aunty Dede
Ruff n Smooth - Shabba
Dr Cryme - Koko Sakora
D Black - Kotomoshi

BEST EDITED VIDEO
Edem - Nyedzilo
Guru - Samba
VVIP - Dogo Yaro
Stonebwoy - Mightylele
Okyeame Kwame - Small Small
Kwaw Kese - Rough

BEST PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEO
Edem - Nyedzilo
D Black - Kotomoshi
Bisa Kdei - Semina
Adina Th3mbi - Coastal Vibes
Dr Cryme - Koko Sakora
Stonebwoy - Talk To Me
VVIP - Dogo Yaro

BEST MALE VIDEO
EL - Koko
Dblack - Kotomoshi
Stonebwoy - Mightylele
Shatta Wale - Chop Kiss
Joey B - You x Me
Bisa Kdei - Jwe

BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
Edem - Nyedzilo
M.anifest - Wani Aba
Tinny - Who's the Best Rapper
Feli Nuna - I like Am
4x4 - Atongo
Jayso - Little Monsters

BEST DISCOVERY VIDEO
Medikal - Anthem
Petrah - Baby
Ebony - Kupe
Feli Nuna - I Like Am
LJ - Bow Tie
OB - I Dey Like Am

BEST HILIFE VIDEO
Akwaboah - I Do Love You
Becca - Beshiwo
Bisa Kdei - Semina
Kwabena Kwabena - Tuamuda
Sarkodie - Bra
Just Ice - Hope and Pray
Nana Boroo - Kotofa

BEST FEMALE
Becca - Hwe
Itz Tiffany - Give Them
Ebony - Kupe
Mz Vee - Hold Me Now
Eazzy - Na Na
Sister Deborah - Ghana Jollof
Feli Nuna - I Like Am

BEST HIPHOP VIDEO
Sarkodie - Bossy
Medikal - Anthem
Dr Cryme - Rise
Pappy Kojo - Awoa
EL - Portay Dey Bee
Omar Sterling - Bob Marley
Gemini - Gangster Die
Tinny - Who's the Best Rapper

BEST AFRICAN ACT
Wizkid - Baba Nla
Tekno - Duro
Diamond Platnumz - Kidogo
Patoranking - No Kissing Baby
AKA - Make Me Sing
Mr Eazi - Skin Tight
Phyno - Fada Fada

MOST INFLUENTIAL ARTIST
Sarkodie
D-Black
Shatta Wale
Wiyaala
EL
M.anifest
Stonebwoy
VVIP

“Those Wishing Me Dead Will Die Before Me”- Kyeiwaa

Popular Kumawood actress Akua Ataa Kyeiwaa affectionately called Kyeiwaa is accusing colleagues in the creative arts industry of wishing her dead.

She alleges that they are those behind her death rumors indicating after failing to bring her down in a purported failed marriage, they are up in arms employing all manner of tactics to make her unpopular.

“Those spreading my death rumors are my colleagues in the movie industry. They are the same people who went and concocted stories that I have snatched someone’s husband and even coached the woman as to what to say”, she revealed.

According to her, the persons behind the false publication will soon incur the wrath of God considering how prayerful she has been and will ensure that her enemies are shamed.

It was reported over the weekend that versatile local actress died as a result of food poisoning and her body had been deposited at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) mortuary pending autopsy.

But the veteran award winning actress who has been absent from the screens for some time, revealed from her base in the USA that she is in Cleveland a major city in Ohio on a holiday and not dead as reported.

“Those wishing me dead will die before me”, she added.

I’ve Not Smoked Wee In The Last 4 Years – Shatta Wale

Shatta Wale

Self acclaimed Dance hall King, Charles Nii Armah Mensah aka Shatta Wale has revealed that he’s not smoked Marijuana (wee) for the past four years.

According to him, it is a personal decision he took and has never been in a rehab to check his addiction to the band substance, adding that he’s prepared to have his blood tested by a certified doctor to prove to persons who doubt his claim.

It is common knowledge that some artists smoke marijuana to energize them and enable them give off their best of performances prior to shows. The likes of former hiplife artist turned Pastor Lord Kenya has admitted that he used to smoke marijuana just before he mounts a stage to perform.

Speaking to Bola Ray on Starr Chat on Starr FM Wednesday, Shatta Wale who stated that he decided to quit smoking becuase he realized there was no need as he’s already hyper when he goes on stage.

“I told myself certain things and I was like I need to continue with my career and I really want to grow up well. Once is a while…that one I will not lie, when I’m in the studio I just want to take a cigerrete and I think that is okay for now, not to do it so much.”

Shatta Wale noted that he’s taken to his songs to preach about drug abuse.

I'm Waiting On The Holy Spirit To Drop Another Hit Song - Lord Kenya

Evan. Lord Kenya

It's been six years since any hit song was heard from Lord Kenya, but the Hiplife artiste now evangelist, Lord Kenya, says he has not quit music. However, as has been his guide since becoming ‘born again’, the hitmaker is waiting for the green light or inspiration from the Holy Spirit to release another hit.

“I came out with my first gospel album when I became born but I am just waiting for the green light from the Holy Spirit who directs me to drop another album.”“When I dropped my first gospel album there were those who thought I was doing it for money but God has proven that He has genuinely called me for his work, once the time is up and He gives me the green light, I will drop more gospel songs.”

Lord Kenya revealed this to Showbiz last Friday when he outlined activities to mark his sixth anniversary since he surrended his life to Christ.He said he is grateful to God for how far He has brought him and he intends to continue with his calling, “the journey so far has been one of a kind, God calls everyone for a purpose, mine is purposely to win souls.”

“Whenever a soul is won, He forgives and heals them of their diseases. It’s been a journey that I am the only one who can talk about it because it’s been unique,” he said.

As is to be expected, the journey has not been without challenges and Lord Kenya shared it with us, “I have to pray against bitterness, from where I am coming from and what God is using me for, some men of God are not happy about it.”“Also, some of the people I was close to are not being nice to me anymore so if I am not careful, I will be bitter, so that is something I always pray against,” he said.

Going forward, Lord Kenya said soul winning is the ultimate for him, “Once you get to Heaven, you will be given crowns based on the souls you have won.”He currently leads the Face of Grace fellowship in Kumasi and says God is moving and working in mysterious ways in his ministry, “We meet every Friday in the morning and Sunday in the evening.”

According to Lord Kenya, he has lined up activities to mark his sixth anniversary from tomorrow, October 25 to October 30, “my calling was actually on the October 28 so the programme has been planned to include my special day.”There will be a revival each night at the church premises, Face of Grace located at Ahodwo, Kumasi near Melcom from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.

“On the 28th we will have the War Night and it is a fight to get what is rightly yours. We will be interceding for Ghana for election 2016,” he explained.Children will not be left out of the celebrations as there will be a kids party on Saturday, October 29. The climax will be on October 30 where there will be a Thanksgiving Praises and Worship evening from 5.30pm to 8pm.

Ministering with Lord Kenya will be Bishop Bernard O-Ansah from Holland, Lawyer William Kusi from Dominion Chambers and Apostle Sampson Offen.Song ministration will be led by Pastor Joe Beecham, Uncle Ato, Jack Alolome, Rev. Enoch Akwaboah, Agnes Opoku Agyeman, Agape Incoporated, Keith Collingwoode Williams and Morris Babyface.

Interestingly, the theme for the celebration is “God does not wear watch” and this is what Lord Kenya had to say in explanation, “Humans  try to limit you to the things you can do but God does not wear watch. God does not think like us.”

Lord Kenya used the opportunity to invite everyone to be part of the celebrations, “I am urging everyone to be part of the celebration especially my die-hard fans, they should all come and celebrate with me,” he said.
However, as has been his guide since becoming ‘born again’, the hitmaker is waiting for the green light or inspiration from the Holy Spirit to release another hit. “I came out with my first gospel album when I became born but I am just waiting for the green light from the Holy Spirit who directs me to drop another album.”

“When I dropped my first gospel album there were those who thought I was doing it for money but God has proven that He has genuinely called me for his work, once the time is up and He gives me the green light, I will drop more gospel songs.”

Lord Kenya revealed this to Showbiz last Friday when he outlined activities to mark his sixth anniversary since he surrended his life to Christ.

He said he is grateful to God for how far He has brought him and he intends to continue with his calling, “the journey so far has been one of a kind, God calls everyone for a purpose, mine is purposely to win souls.”“Whenever a soul is won, He forgives and heals them of their diseases. It’s been a journey that I am the only one who can talk about it because it’s been unique,” he said.

As is to be expected, the journey has not been without challenges and Lord Kenya shared it with us, “I have to pray against bitterness, from where I am coming from and what God is using me for, some men of God are not happy about it.”

“Also, some of the people I was close to are not being nice to me anymore so if I am not careful, I will be bitter, so that is something I always pray against,” he said. Going forward, Lord Kenya said soul winning is the ultimate for him, “Once you get to Heaven, you will be given crowns based on the souls you have won.”

He currently leads the Face of Grace fellowship in Kumasi and says God is moving and working in mysterious ways in his ministry, “We meet every Friday in the morning and Sunday in the evening.”

According to Lord Kenya, he has lined up activities to mark his sixth anniversary from tomorrow, October 25 to October 30, “my calling was actually on the October 28 so the programme has been planned to include my special day.”

There will be a revival each night at the church premises, Face of Grace located at Ahodwo, Kumasi near Melcom from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. “On the 28th we will have the War Night and it is a fight to get what is rightly yours. We will be interceding for Ghana for election 2016,” he explained.

Children will not be left out of the celebrations as there will be a kids party on Saturday, October 29. The climax will be on October 30 where there will be a Thanksgiving Praises and Worship evening from 5.30pm to 8pm.

Ministering with Lord Kenya will be Bishop Bernard O-Ansah from Holland, Lawyer William Kusi from Dominion Chambers and Apostle Sampson Offen.

Song ministration will be led by Pastor Joe Beecham, Uncle Ato, Jack Alolome, Rev. Enoch Akwaboah, Agnes Opoku Agyeman, Agape Incoporated, Keith Collingwoode Williams and Morris Babyface.

Interestingly, the theme for the celebration is “God does not wear watch” and this is what Lord Kenya had to say in explanation, “Humans  try to limit you to the things you can do but God does not wear watch. God does not think like us.”

Lord Kenya used the opportunity to invite everyone to be part of the celebrations, “I am urging everyone to be part of the celebration especially my die-hard fans, they should all come and celebrate with me,” he said.

NPP Will Suffer Their Worst Electoral Defeat Ever - John Dumelo

John Dumelo

Actor John Dumelo has said the NPP will suffer their worst electoral defeat ever in the December polls.

According to him, majority of Ghanaians are very impressed with the performance of the Mahama-led government in the last four years and as such, are not interested in the change message of the elephant family.

Speaking at the parliamentary campaign launch of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, at Aveyime in the North Tongu constituency of the Volta region, Mr. Dumelo urged party supporters to work and prepare for another NDC victory in the December polls.

“This year will be the worst performing year for the NPP when it comes to the election. They will get the lowest vote ever because Ghana is deciding and Ghana has decided, [to retain the NDC]. So what kind of change are they talking about when we see all the projects around, and they say change is coming. That means the change is backward and we want forward change,” the movie star told the mammoth rally on Sunday.


Okudzeto Ablakwa who is seeking a second term in parliament said Voltarians will not be swayed by the unimpressive promises of the NPP, as they are already witnessing massive development under the NDC government.

He lampooned the key campaign promises of the NPP, such as, one-district-one-factory, one-village-per-dam and one million dollars for each constituency, noting that, such promises cannot match the value of investment Ghanaians have benefited in the first term of President Mahama.

“In North Tongu, we are not impressed with the NPP’s promise of one million dollar per constituency because in the road sector alone, president Mahama has invested more than 70 million dollar [in this area].

The community day SHS which we are befitting from, one is valued at Ghc 7 million that is far more than a million dollars.

If it is about the one-village-one-dam, we already have modern irrigation facilities with underground canals, so can’t leave more or less,” Mr. Ablakwa, who is also a Deputy Minister of Education, has illustrated.

He however entreated the party’s rank and files to eschew complacency and propagate the good deeds of the government so as to achieve the 97 percent votes target for him and the President in the area.

The ‘Ablakwa 2016’ campaign launch was graced by host of government functionaries and party stalwarts from the national and regional secretariats.

RTP Awards 2016: Countryman Songo emerges Tops!!!..Full List of Winners

Patrick Osei Agyemang (Countryman Songo)

Host of popular afternoon sports programme, Fire for Fire on Adom TV and
Asempa FM,  Patrick Osei Agyemang popularly known as Countryman Songo, was Saturday night crowned the radio and television personality of the year 2016 at the 6th edition of the RTP Awards held at the Accra International Conference Centre.

The show was hosted by Comedian DKB and saw performances from Selektor AF, SP Kofi Sarpong, Okomfo Kwadee and Shatta Wale.

Below is the list of winners.

Best Radio Personality(Volta Region) – Nene Micheal Lamptey ( Volta Premier)

Best Radio Personality (Northern Region) – Kweku Oduro (Kessmin FM)

Best Radio Personality (Central Region) – Ama Bawuah (ATL FM)

Best Radio Personality (Western Region) – Osei Kwaku Cassidy (Energy FM)

Best Radio Personality (Brong Ahafo Region) – Tony Kombla Abochi (Classic FM)

Best Radio Personality (Ashanti Region) – Sampson Nyamekye (Hello FM)

Best Radio Personality (Greater Accra Region) – Abeiku Santana (Okay FM)

Best Radio Personality( Eastern Region) – Dr Prekese (Bryte FM)

Radio DJ of the Year – DJ Vyrusky (Starr FM)

Media Online Blog of the Year – Citifmonline

Radio Newscaster of the Year (Local Language) – Akosua Agyeiwaa Bonsu (Atinka FM)

Radio Newscaster of the Year (English Language) – Bernard Nsara Shaibu (Starr FM)

TV Male Newscaster of the Year – Israel Laryea (Joy News)

TV Female Newscaster of the Year – Akua Asanteba Mensah – Viasat 1 TV

Radio Development Show host Of the Year – Adwoa Yeboah Agyei – (Peace FM)

TV Development Show Host of the Year – Nana Yaa Konadu (Peace FM)

Radio Reggae Show Host Of The Year – Fiifi Selah (Pluzz FM)

TV Reality Show of the Year – Live Inside and Win the Ride (ETV Ghana

TV Local Series Of The Year – Cow And Chicken

Digital TV Channel of the Year – Adom TV

Radio Gospel Show host of the Year – Kwabena Boafo (Happy FM)

Radio Sports Programme of the Year – Angel Sports (Angel FM)

Radio Sports Show Host of the Year – Moses Antwi Benefo (Happy FM)

TV Sports Show Host Of the Year – Patrick Osei Agyemang (Fire For Fire)

Radio Late Afternoon Show Host of the Year – Abeiku Santana (Okay FM)

Radio Mid morning Show Host of the Year –Alex Ayensu Baah (Radio Gold)

Radio Morning Show Host Of The Year –Kwami Sefa Kayi – Kokrooko (Peace FM)

TV Morning Show Host Of the Year – Kokui Selormey Hanson (Viasat 1)

TV Sports Program Of The Year – Fire For Fire (Adom TV)

TV Current Affair Show Host Of The Year – Nana Aba Anamoah (State of the Nation Affairs) (GHOne)

Radio News Programme of the Year – Peace News at 6PM (Peace FM)

TV News Programme of the Year – Viasat 1 News (Viasat 1)

TV Entertainment Show Of the Year – Celebrity Fan Zone (Viasat 1)

Radio Entertainment Talk show Host of the Year – Agyemang Prempeh (Rainbow Radio)

Radio Talk Show Host of the Year – Nana Ansah Kwaw 1V (Joy FM)

TV Male Entertainment Show Host Of the Year – George Quaye (GhOne TV)

TV Female Entertainment Show Host of the Year – Stacy Amoateng (Platinum Network)

Radio Female Presenter of the Year – Naa Klordey Odonkor (Ultimate FM)

TV Female Presenter Of the Year – Korkui Selormey Hanson (Viasat 1)

Radio Morning Show Host of the Year – Bernard Avle (Citi FM)

Television Morning Show Host of the Year – Gh Today (GH One) and Adekye Nsroma (UTV)

TV Programme of the Year – Good Evening Ghana (Metro TV)

Media Group of the Year – Despite Media Group

Radio Programme of the Year – Starr Chat (Starr FM)

RTP Personality of the Year – Patrick Osei Agyemang (Countryman Songo)

Honorary Awards

Excellence Award in Radio Management – Samuel Atta Mensah (Citi FM)

Excellence Award in Radio Management – Ekyie Quarm (Multimedia Group Limited)

Excellence Award in Radio Management – Fada Dickson (Despite Media group)

I Rejected Bag Of Money From Event Organizers - Lord Kenya

Evangelist Lord Kenya

Ex-hiplife star christened the Hiplife Heavy Weight now Evangelist Lord Kenya, has revealed he recently rejected a bag full of cash from some event organizers to return to secular music.

According him, the unnamed organizers had planned to make him the guest artiste of three shows to be staged at the Accra, Kumasi and the Tamale sports stadiums within a stipulated period but he had to turn down the offer because it conflicted with his current beliefs.

“They came with a bag of cash and wanted me to return to secular music and feature in three shows in Tamale, Kumasi and Accra. Even though the amount was tempting considering the volume, I rejected the money and told them forward ever, backwards never”, he stated on Abusua Nkomo.

Evangelist Lord Kenya reveals that he now finds joy in Christ and nothing will compel him to return to his past adding that he cannot easily be swayed by worldly desires.

“No amount of money or material things can pay for the peace I have now. I feel happy and fresh in Christ because God has been merciful”, he said.

The former award winning hiplife heavy weight who is commemorating years of his repentance who justified his decision not to return to the ‘world’ said ‘the Bible says the one who has taken the word of God has accepted the ultimate’

Bisa Kdei To Headline 'Ntoma Dance Festival' in Calgary, Canada

Bisa Kdeicaption

After a record breaking All White Party event in Toronto last year, the "Mansa" Hitmaker is set to entertain citizens of Canada once again.

This year, Bisa Kdei is headlining the Ankara/Ntoma Dance Festival which is taking place on 22nd October 2016, at Parkdale Community Hall.

MCs for the night are, Mc Adora Nwarfo, Mc Ben Ayerfo and Mc Bonde.

Bisa Kdei has over the years made Ghana proud with his God giving talent. He has series of hit songs and other successful collaborations with top musicians in Ghana and beyond.

The current High Life artiste of the year has arrived safely in Canada with his team and are fully powered to thrill patrons at the community hall with good music from Africa, Ghana.

If all you want to experience at the Ankara/Ntoma Dance festival is good music and fun, then Bisa Kdei is bringing this form of entertainment to you.

Okyeame Kwame Is An Institution Of Knowledge - Abeiku Santana

Okyeame Kwame

Ace broadcaster and radio presenter, Abeiku Aggrey Santana has wrapped up the rapper Okyeame Kwame as a hub of intelligence.

He declared this on the friday edition of Okay FM's Drive Time radio show, 'Ekwanso Dwoodwoo' on October 14, 2014.

As host of the show he made the said remark whiles introducing the rapper as guest on the show: " He has a long standing vision to inspire creative difference, an objective he seeks to achieve with quality music, philanthropy, films, inspirations and mentorship. He is described as creative, intelligent, consistent, friendly, versatile.”

"Okyeame Kwame is an institution of knowledge", he added.

The Rap Dacter was in the studio to premier his new single 'It's OK'. The show also saw him perform live renditions of his songs, cutting across the old and new times.

The premier saw an interview with the rapper on his music career, family life, education as well as matters relating to the music industry. Abeiku among other things applauded the musician on his patronage of live music and ability to enthuse his listeners with the art.

Digesting further, he remarked how impressive the artiste has been in maintaining a long-standing grip on his career; attributing his successes to an effective management workout and quality productions.

The versatile rapper's new song 'It's OK which ' features Nero X and produced my Peewezel is a Hiplife live-recorded piece that is intended to spark an intrinsic motivation in the listener. Okyeame's creativity on this song is a thing much to be revered.