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MzGee
Gloria Akpene Nyarku (commonly known as MzGee) is a Ghanaian media personality, journalist and broadcaster. She was formerly at Multimedia Group and previously hosted shows such as ''Mentor'' and ''ShowBuzz'' on TV3 and 3FM under Media General. In 2019, she was claimed to be the first and only female member on the 3Music Awards Board. In March 2021, she was among the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music by the 3Music Awards Women's Brunch. Career and education She began her media career in 2005 at Eagle FM at CCTU. In 2008, she later moved to Skyy TV and Pravda radio. She contested in a reality program on TV3 called ''Hottest Host'' during her national service days. She did her internship at TV3 before continuing her education at GIMPA. She joined Multimedia in 2014 and was a panelist and later hosted the ''Campus Show'' and ''Day Break'' on Hitz FM. In 2018, she launched a TV show called ''Gee Spot'' on Joy Prime and was attended by MzVee, KiDi, Ben Brako among others. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MzVee
Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda (born 23rd June 1992), better known by her stage name MzVee, is a Ghanaian singer, afropop, dancehall and Rhythm and blues, R&B artiste. Her debut solo album features several hit singles including 'Borkor Borkor (meaning – Slowly), 'Natural Girl' and 'Dancehall Queen'. MzVee was signed to the record label Lynx Entertainment and was the winner of the New Artiste of the Year award at the 2015 Ghana Music Awards. She parted ways with Lynx Entertainment in the year 2019. She is currently a solo artist. Early life MzVee was born in Accra, South La Estates, Accra to Ernest Hamenoo-Kpeda, a businessman, and Florence Hamenoo-Kpeda, a caterer. She hails from Keta in the Volta Region of Ghana. She has two older sisters and a brother and attended St Martin de Porres School in Dansoman, Accra in her early years. She moved on to St Mary's Senior High School (Ghana), St. Mary's Girls' Senior High School where she studied Home economics. She was studying Business adminis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghanaian People
The Ghanaian people are a nation originating in the Ghanaian Gold Coast. Ghanaians predominantly inhabit the Republic of Ghana and are the predominant cultural group and residents of Ghana, numbering 34 million people as of 2024, making up 85% of the population. The word "Ghana" means "warrior king". An estimated diaspora population of 4 million people worldwide are of Ghanaian descent. The term ethnic Ghanaian may also be used in some contexts to refer to a group of related ethnic groups native to the Gold Coast. History The ethnogenesis of Ghanaians is traced back to nomadic migration from Nubia along the Sahara desert then south to the Gold Coast, and the Ghanaian ethnogenesis taking place on the Ghanaian Gold Coast region from the 10th to 16th century AD. Early Ghanaians were involved in a lucrative trade with gold bars and other natural minerals to the Portuguese in 1471; these Ghanaian states were among the wealthiest on the African continent from the 17th century ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghana Music Awards
The Ghana Music Awards, also known since 2024 by the sponsored name Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), formerly Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs), is an annual music awards event in Ghana established in 1999 by a local event organizer and planner company known as Charter House to originally and primarily celebrate the . Usually held between April and June, the event is broadcast locally on GHOne TV, GTV and/or TV3 and outside Ghana on Akwaaba Magic on satellite TV platform DStv and terrestrial TV platform GOtv. Prior to the launch of the Akwaaba Magic channel in 2021, the event was broadcast outside Ghana on channels 155 and 198 on DStv and on channel 110 on GOtv. Trophy The Ghana Music Awards trophy has been awarded in different forms over the years; with the current one unveiled before the 2019 edition of the event. It consists of a Gold Star plaque with a circular hole and strings on opposite faces, mimicking a guitar. Artist of the Year The ''Artist of the Year' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century Ghanaian Journalists
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21st-century Ghanaian Women Journalists
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Ghanaian Journalists
The Ghanaian people are a nation originating in the Gold Coast (region), Ghanaian Gold Coast. Ghanaians predominantly inhabit the Republic of Ghana and are the predominant cultural group and residents of Ghana, numbering 34 million people as of 2024, making up 85% of the population. The word "Ghana" means "warrior king". An estimated diaspora population of 4 million people worldwide are of Ghanaian descent. The term ethnic Ghanaian may also be used in some contexts to refer to a group of related ethnic groups native to the Gold Coast. History The ethnogenesis of Ghanaians is traced back to nomadic migration from Nubia along the Sahara desert then south to the Gold Coast, and the Ghanaian ethnogenesis taking place on the Ghanaian Gold Coast (region), Gold Coast region from the 10th to 16th century AD. Early Ghanaians were involved in a lucrative trade with gold bars and other natural minerals to the Portuguese people, Portuguese in 1471; these Ghanaian states were among the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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Castro (musician)
Theophilus Tagoe (born 1 May 1982, disappeared 6 July 2014), popularly known as Castro, Castro Under Fire or Castro De D’Destroyer, was a Ghanaian hiplife recording artist and musician. Early life and career He was born in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana in 1982 to Lydia Tagoe (a trader) and Mr. Cofie (an accountant). He had his primary and Junior high education at the All Saints Anglican Primary School in Takoradi. He started singing as early as age 10 and entered the musical scene with his 2003 hit song "Sradenam". He had features on the hip-life group 4x4 hit track, "Sikletele," which officially introduced him to the local music scene before he launched his debut album in 2003."Sradinam" soon became one of many Ghanaians' favorite hits. Castro's dream was to retire and become a producer. His dream was to help bring to the limelight talented unknown young artist. He believed that this would develop the young talented artist and groom them for the market by becom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa Movie Academy Awards
The Africa Movie Academy Awards is an annual entertainment award ceremony presented to recognize excellence among African and non-African professionals, who have contributed to the African film industry. The award was founded by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and is run by the Africa Film Academy. It is regarded as one of Africa's most notable film events, and have been sometimes referenced as the "African Oscars". History The first Africa Movie Academy Awards was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, on 30 May 2005. All other subsequent African Academy Awards before 2012 were held at the same venue, except for the 2008 AMAA Awards which was moved to Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, FCT for security reasons. In 2012, the awards ceremony was held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos in Lagos State. The 9th and 10th edition saw AMAA returning to Yenagoa, while the 2015 ceremony was held outside Nigeria for the first time. Jury members * Berni Goldblat 2007–present * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Brako
Bernard George Kobena Brako, known professionally as Ben Brako (born 20 May 1952), is a Ghanaian highlife artiste. He rose to prominence in the mid- to late 1980s, with the release of his first solo studio album, ''Baya'', which he also produced and wrote, in 1987. Early life Brako was born on 20 May 1952 in Accra, Ghana, but grew up in his mother's native Cape Coast with his seven siblings. He took an active interest in the music and entertainment world at a very young age, but took his formal education very seriously. Brako began performing for live crowds in 1960, and in his own words he has "been performing ever since..." Education Brako had his secondary education at St Augustine's College in Cape Coast. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ghana, and he also obtained a BA (Hons) in Media Communication Studies from the University of East London University of East London (UEL) is a public university located in the London ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Multimedia Group Limited
The Multimedia Group is a media group in Ghana. It was established in 1995 and has six radio stations, three television stations, two news websites and a satellite television network. The group has won several local and international awards for its leadership in information communication in Ghana and the world. Its pioneer radio station, Joy FM (Ghana), Joy FM was adjudged the second best radio station on the African continent by the British Broadcasting Corporation in 2006. Services Multimedia Group was established in 1995 by Ghanaian entrepreneur Kwasi Twum, with the first radio station went on air in 1995 starting with 12 employees. The media group was started in Accra, Ghana. Radio stations Multimedia Group owns six radio stations in the Ashanti Region and Greater Accra Region. The stations are: *Joy FM (Ghana), Joy FM *Luv FM *Nhyira FM *Asempa FM *Hitz FM *Adom FM Television stations The group operates Joy News, Joy Prime, Joy Learning and Adom TV. Affiliations Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KiDi
Dennis Nana Dwamena (born 18 August 1993), known by his stage name KiDi (which translates to "rhythm"), is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter. He is known for his contributions to the genres of afrobeats and high-life. Music career Early beginnings and breakthrough While studying Economics and Information Studies at the University of Ghana, KiDi's love for music led him to perform on Moonlight Café – a music production that supports upcoming artists and gives them a platform to display their talents on University Campuses in Ghana. He also recorded covers of popular songs. In 2015, KiDi took a leap of faith by joining the MTN Hitmaker competition. He went on to win the competition and was later signed to Lynx Entertainment. KiDi shot to prominence in 2017 when he released "Say You Love Me" a song he not only composed but also arranged and produced. KiDi established himself as one of the fastest-rising stars in Ghana when he released yet another chart-topper titled "Odo" in J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
