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AfroBeats Music Review & Top Tenby FreNchkiss DJ Fashionmist 2012ExclusivePhotographs

Last Flight to Abuja, London Premiere

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Ghana’s king of the mic, Sarkodie has won the Best International Act (Africa) at this year’s Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards which came off at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles Sunday night. The Ghanaian, who was recently crowned the Artiste of the Year at the 2012 Ghana Music Awards, together with the Nigerian artiste Wizkid, were announced joint winners of the award.

The two beat off competition from Iceprince (Nigeria), Camp

Mulla (Kenya), Mokobe (Mali) and Lira (South Africa) to win the award which was jointly won by Nigerian artistes, D’banj and 2face Idibia last year. The award makes the Dangerous rapper, Sarkodie the first Ghanaian to win a BET Award after failed attempts by Kojo Antwi and D-Black.

An elated Sarkodie tweeted after winning the award that “From da streets of TMA str8 2 @BET_Intl .... God has been too good 2 me.. Love ma fans promise we ll go higher just save some love 4 me...” The BET Awards, the biggest black music awards event, also saw Ghanaian-born-UK-based artiste Sway loose out to Wretch 32, who won the Best International Act (UK). The Unorthodox star also beat Estelle, Labrinth and Emeli Sande to the award.

Other winners on the night included Kanye West and Jay Z, Chris Brown, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and Big Sean. Chris Brown took home Best R&B Artiste beating Bruno Mars, Miguel, Trey Songz and Usher to the award. The Don’t Wake Me Up hit maker also won the Fandamonium Award for the third consecutive time. Beyonce won Best Female R&B Artiste and Video Director of the Year alongside Alan Ferguson. She however lost out on the Video of the Year to her husband, Jay Z, and Kanye West. In her acceptance speech, Beyonce said she “fell in love with music by listening to R&B and it’s the core of who I am.”

BBC launches Focus on Africa TV programme

Sarkodie and Wizkid wins Best International Act at BET Awards

The BBC has announced its first dedicated weekday TV news programme focusing exclusively on Africa, called BBC Focus On Africa, The first broadcast was on the 18th of June on BBC World News, to audiences outside the UK.It will also be available on some free-to-air local TV stations in Africa which have partnered with the BBC.Komla Dumor and Sophie Ikenye will be the main presenters

of the 30-minute programme which will air at 17:30 GMT from Mondays to Fridays. The programme, in English, aims to brings together the expertise of the BBC World Service’s African Service and BBC World News on television,the broadcaster said in a statement.“After decades of turmoil and uncertainty, a new Africa is emerging,” Mr Dumor said. “The old stereotypes are being challenged and a new, compelling narrative is being written. I am incredibly excited to be part of a new BBC programme that will provide solid coverage and analysis of Africa’s challenges and prospects.”

Solomon Mugera, the editor of the BBC World Service’s African Service, said the BBC already had deep roots in Africa with a weekly audience of 77 million.

“While radio remains popular in Africa, TV is growing,” he said.

“Africa is now one of the fastest developing news markets in the world - this new investment will expand our services for African audiences.”

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Ice Prince joins D’banj at BBC Hackney Weekend

Chocolate City rapper Ice Prince Zamani joined African pop giant D’banj on the list of performers for this year’s BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend in London.

The star rapper featured while Jamaican reggae singer Gyptian performed; the duo performed the remix to Ice Prince’s single ‘Magician’.

The festival which is put together by the UK national radio station took place on Saturday, June 23rd and Sunday June 24th at the Hackney Marshes, London.

The Hackney weekender which was the highlight of the London 2012 festival featured six stages and over 80 international and UK acts.

‘To be given the opportunity to perform on such a stage with some of my icons is exciting and a blessing. I feel very privileged and definitely looking forward to performing with Gyptian’, Ice Prince says.

Other performers at the 1xtra Stage include Nas, Sean Paul, Wretch 32, B.o.B, Taio Cruz, Azealia Banks.

The 25-year-old was nominated at the 2012 BET Awards in the ‘Best African Act’ category, alongside compatriot Wizkid and Sarkodie who won the the best internation act (Africa). Better luck next time Ice Prince!!

African Fashion Week London 2012 kicks off August 3

The first lady of Ekiti State, Her Excellency Chief Mrs. Erelu Bisi Fayemi has been appointed as Patron of the African Fashion Week London 2012 (AFWL).

The announcement was made recently ‘in appreciation of her effort in promoting women’s rights in Africa through her non-governmental organisations Akina Mama Wa Afrika (AMWA) and African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)’

According to the organiser, Ronke Ademiluyi (Founder of AFWL), the event is open to designers of all nationalities, who are inspired by Africa in their designs. Its’ aim is to encourage both national and international designers and models to showcase the African culture and beauty in their collections.

The two-day event, in its second edition, will hold from Friday, August 3 to Saturday, August 4,

2012 at the Old Spitalfields Market, Brushfield St, London, and will feature pieces from African and Africa-inspired designers from all over the world.

We’re told this proudly African event is to enable buyers, visitors, celebrities and foreigners to see Africa with a new perspective and encourage competitors, such as the designers, to showcase their best collections.

Designers Adebayo Jones, Anita Quansah and others will be showcasing their work to over 10,000 visitors in one of the most anticipated fashion events this summer.

The annual event debuted in 2011 and welcomed 4,700 visitors.

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Nigerian Singer Brymo In Secret Romance With Sandra Ankobiah of Fashion 101

Mario Balotelli to be a dad soon

Sensational and in-form Nigerian singer Brymo of “Ara” fame on Sunday morning, crowned his spectacular performance at the Ghana Meets Naija music concert, with a passionate dedication to his most loved “sweetheart” in Ghana Sandra Ankobiah.

Halfway into his second song of the night “Good Morning”, which is his second single off his upcoming album, the singer, famed across the continent for his sultry and incredible vocal ability, paused and made a special announcement to the audience.

“I want to dedicate this song to a very special person in here Sandra,” Brymo said. The cheers that followed his announcement were as loud as the doubts some persons had in their minds about what kind of relationship Sandra has with the Nigerian superstar. There are talks of a “relationship” between the two although both acts wouldn’t confirm or deny it. While Brymo has given the strongest hint of what could possibly be true and a “relationship” that is heating up, close aides to the Fashion 101 lady have simply said “she likes him very much”.

“Sandra and Brymo have a thing going on but I can’t confirm or deny,” a family friend has said. “But what is important,” according to the family friend, is the fact that “they like each other very well”.Brymo is a label member of Nigeria’s biggest urban record label Chocolate City, and is currently a top-selling act with an amazing fan base just few years after entering into mainstream music. Sandra, a former beauty queen, is hostess and executive producer of popular Ghanaian television show Fashion 101.

The Italian striker’s ex-girlfriend Raffaella Fico had told him ahead of the semi-final match against Germany, that she was pregnant with his child. The 24-year-old model has confirmed that the baby she is having belongs to the footballer dubbed Super Mario. Speaking to the Italian website Sport Mediaset, she said: ‘I called the day before the game against Germany and I said, I’m expecting a baby, it’s your baby. ‘After a pause he said ‘You gave me the best news of the world.’ Raffaella was surprised when she discovered that she was pregnant in the middle of May, because she ended her relationship with Mario on 29 April.

She kept the good news to herself after taking a test but eventually revealed the pregnancy to some of her family. She told the website: ‘I went to a pharmacy outside Milan to buy

a pregnancy test and I found I was pregnant. But I only told my mother and my brother.’

Rafaella now claims that a delighted Mario, 21, is eager to commit to her and rebuild their failed relationship. She said that he never stopped loving her and he always wanted to have a son with her and even get married. She said: ‘Last Christmas, he told me, ‘let’s get married and make a son’, and I accepted.’ Unfortunately the couple broke up after his numerous alleged affairs, but Fico, who was spotted showing off her bump last week in Rome, is certain things will be different this time. She insists that she does not need money and never intended to trap a rich footballer, however, her offspring will bring plenty of pride to Balotelli, who stormed off the pitch after last night’s defeat.

Raffaella, who has appeared on Italy’s Big Brother and previously dated Cristiano Ronaldo, added that although the sex of the baby is unknown, Mario will choose the name. She started dating the Man City player at the start of last year but he was accused of meeting former escort Jennifer Thompson - who had advertised herself as a £1,200-a-night call girl under the name ‘Juicy Jeni’ and previously enjoyed a fling with Wayne Rooney - five times and had sex with her twice behind Miss Fico’s back.

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AfroGossipHighest Paid Ghanaian Actress Revealed

Highly controversial but talented Ghanian actress, Yvonne Nelson has emerged the highest paid actress in the whole of Ghana beating Jackie Appiah and Nadia Buari hands down.

These three, according to research, were the most sought after divas in Ghollywood until recently when Yvonne, who has been involved in series of scandals, emerged to take over fully.

Yvonne, a model, designer, businesswoman and actress who has featured in thousands of international movies with the latest being Halima Abubakar’s new movie ‘Mistress’ doesn’t negotiate with her country’s currency but universal currency, USD.

Though her price tag has been generating controversies within and outside Ghana as they said it has made some producers who had planned to feature her change their minds due to the ‘hike’ in her professional fee, this idea, no doubt will carve a niche and also add great respect to her career as she will only be featuring in selected few movies.

Aside the $10,000, we learnt there are other conditions attached and once they are not met, you can as well try the next door. Well, Yvonne www.nigeriafilms.com gathered, changed her status, as far as professional charges are concerned, ever since she won a mouth-watering contract from Ghana telecommunication giant, Vodafone.

I Am Not Back With Essien - Nadia Buari

Award winning actress, Nadia Buari, has denied media reports that she and Chelsea midfielder, Michael Essien, are back together as a couple.

News of the two former love birds making up through a purported amorous kiss went viral on the internet last week at the birthday party of newscaster and host of Diva’s Show, Nana Aba Anamoah held at Villaggio Primavera.

Speaking on the Brunch in the Citi hosted by Jessica Opare-Saforo, Nadia explained the speculations emanated from “innocent pictures” which were taken during the party.

“There was no kissing; it was just blown out of proportion,” she said.

Nadia further explained that “we were trying to take pictures and the media paparazzi were also taking pictures. We were to take just two shots but they were still taking a lot [of] pictures and I was really shy so I tried to leave and Essien was just trying to cover my face that’s all.”

The two called off their relationship about two years ago.

Nadia also hinted of a possible venture into the Ghana music industry specifically, Hiplife music.

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Fashionmist 2012FashionMist’s to showcased on one platform emerging young designers of African origin who reflect the continent’s creativity and the use of African textiles in their products to infuse it with a modern western flair. The highlight of the day was the fashion catwalk event, where designers

unveiled their collection to a seated audience, interspersed with music. Labels at the catwalk include Chemphe Bea, N’kya Designs, Ariike Alden, Adopted Culture, Yaa Ataa Bags, Duafe Denim, House of Adjeiwaa, GPUK, Kolture apparel and Harmattan by Ewuresi

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Afro Hair & Beauty 2012

Afro Hair & Beauty Live love to introduce revolutionary style ideas and this year they scouted out the freshest and most talked about movers and shakers in the hair and beauty industry to make the show’s line-up more exciting than ever!

The even which took at the Business Design Centre for the third year running, for two days the venue was over-flowing with hundreds of exhibitors and top-selling name brands that showcased and unveiled their latest haircare ranges, wet products, electricals, accessories and much more.

Visitors enjoyed and benefited first-hand an array of live demos, catwalk shows and amazing one-off show discounts that were exclusive only to Afro Hair & Beauty Live.

As always, the hair competitions were a main attraction that never fails to wow the crowd. Back by popular demand, the awe inspiring Sensationnel Icon is a visual treat that sees the most creative and esteemed names in the business put their skills to the ultimate test. And with three trophies up for grabs — Braid Impact, Weave Genius and Avant Garde — the stakes are always high!

The action packed Battle of the Barbers was been given a new twist whereby the winner takes all. Fourteen barbers from across the UK will went head-to-head on stage to

shave, fade and do what they do best for a £2000 prize courtesy of WAHL.

Making its debut at Afro Hair & Beauty Live, Hair by Sleek presented three innovative weave competitions: Colour me Beautiful, Fantasy Dream Weave and Hollywood Trends, where the winner was decided by the audience.

Already creating a viral buzz on FaceBook, Twitter and YouTube, the key players and most recognisable names in the natural haircare world was on stage presenting and demonstrating the wonders of their ranges and sharing their expert knowledge. Placed in the line up is natural hair guru Felicia Leatherwood, product pioneer Jane Carter and popular US brands Taliah Waajid, Curls from California, Miss Jessie’s, Mixed Chicks and Design Essentials.

70 students from Gladesmore Community School sang their hit single Everybody Dreams for the first time live on the Afro Hair & Beauty stage. Coined the ‘Song for Tottenham’, the Gladesmore Community School Council have written an uplifting song that puts a positive spin on their area after the riots. It has created a viral buzz and generated interest from local celebrities right through to Number 10!

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LONDON 2012PHOTO PANORAMA OF AFRICAN CHAMPIONS

With just weeks to go before the curtain rises on the Olympics, we wrap up our list of the leading African Champions who may climb the po-dium. At the game itself, there are 24 men’s events and 23 women’s events - women do not compete in a 50km walk - and the target number of athletes for the Games is 2,000. Nations are able to enter up to three athletes per event provided they have achieved the A standard and one athlete per event if they have achieved the B standard.

The Nigerian Team for London 2012 in-cludes some of the best sprinters in the country. Ogho-Oghene Eqwero and Peter Emelieze have proven to be the country’s top sprinters in the men’s 100m. Amaechi Morton goes in the 400m hurdles while Tosin Oke aims to make his mark in the Triple Jump. Blessing Okagbare made the grade in the 100m and 200m sprint double as well as the long jump where she won a bronze medal in 2008.

Another hopeful is Oludamola Osayomi, who can also double up in the sprints. She could be a threat to the best if she can recapture the form she showed in the All-African Games in Maputo. Doreen Amata in the high jump is the final athlete so far to make the ‘A’ standard.

Kenya’s reigning Olympic 800m cham-pion, Pamela Jelimo, put three years of pain behind her to return to elite class with a commanding performance to win the World 800m gold medal with a Kenyan record of 1.58.83, the fastest time in the world so far this year. The 22-year-old Beijing 2008 champion is the one to watch.

“For me, I am happy,” said Jelimo after the race.

“These last three years, with my injury, were a disaster for me. Injuries have a great impact on top athletes. But I did not give up and my coach motivated me a lot. It feels great to be a world champion; it is great to be at the top again.”

South African 800m star Caster Se-menya, and a gold and silver medallist over 800m at the last two world cham-pionships. Semenya said she was pleased with her early build-up to the London Games in July.

Nigerian Dream Team

Jelimo bounces back with Kenyan record

Unstoppable South African Semenya

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Having come off a superb season in 2009, in which he set a 1:42.86 career best in Rieti and won the world title in Berlin, Mu-laudzi hopes to bounce back at the London Games in July.

The silver medallist at the Athens Games in 2004, the veteran middle-distance star failed to reach the final in Beijing four years ago, but expects to be at his best form in the English capital. “The most important thing this season is to try and get on the podium in London.”

“…I am truly honoured to be part of an event which represents my culture and my people again. GUBA highlights the achievements of the growing number of successful Ghana-ians in the UK and it is indeed a pleasure to be recognised by the committee.” said the 29- year-old track star.

The 100m & 200m sprinter Jeanette, born to Ghanaian parents, will be one of Europe’s biggest female sprint hope at the Olympics this summer. She started her athletics career at the age of 15, landing her first national ti-tle at the 1997 English Schools’ Champion-ships.

She went on to study politics and econom-ics at Loughborough University, amassing several national and international medals during this period. In 2007 she became the British 100m champion, a title she defended in 2008. Jeanette is currently the fastest woman in British sprint athletics.

Vivian Jepkemoi Cheruiyot specialises in long distance running. She represented Kenya at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2008 Summer Olympics. Cherui-yot won a silver medal in the 5000 metres at the 2007 World Championships in Ath-letics and became the world champion in the event at the 2009 edition.

After taking a silver at the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships, she won a number of outdoor titles that year, be-coming African champion, Common-wealth Games champion and IAAF Conti-nental Cup champion, as well as winning the 2010 IAAF Diamond League title. She holds the Kenyan record and Common-wealth record for the 5000 m with her best time of 14:20.89, which was set at the DN Galan in 2011. Vivian is the star to watch.

Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius is a South African sprint runner. Known as the “Blade Runner” and “the fastest man on no legs,” Pistorius is a double amputee who had to go to court to be eligible to run against able-bodied. Oscar reached the 400 metres semi-finals at last summer’s World Champi-onships and won silver as part of the relay team. Oscar is the world record holder in the 100, 200 and 400 metres (sport class T44) events and runs with the aid of Chee-tah Flex-Foot carbon fibre transtibial artificial limbs.

South African Mulaudzi eyeing Olympic gold

Great Britain sprinter Jeanette Kwakye

Kenyan long-distance ace Vivian Cheruiyot

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Wizkid A.K.A Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun doesn’t needs no introduction where African entertainment is concerned, but he is about to be introduced to the world.

He has just been signed to Konvict Music owned by music mogul AKON , won a MOBO Award for best African act 2011 and has just been just won the BET Award for best international act (Africa) alongside Sarkordie.

Wizkid embarked on his first UK

Starboy tour hosted by Eddi Kadi with supporting acts like Scales, SneakBo, Mista Silva, 2Kriss, Skob, flava & Kwamz, A star, Esdee, and many more! Brought to you by Coko Bar.com and Empire Mate’s entertainment supported by Phoenix media, SMADE and a few others’; Dj’s like Neptizzle, Unbeetable AND more suprise Dj’s and performers this event is going to be history in the making.

Last year Wizkid was the main act at the Afrobeat festival and it was a complete sell out with label mates Psquare, who

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were also signed to Konvict with 2face at the same time.

At just the tender age of 11 Wizkid recorded his first song with Nigerian artist OJB Jezreel and recorded a seven track album which was released within his church under the name “LIL PRINZ”; by doing this he became really encouraged by family and friends amongst other artists.

Being dedicated to becoming a successful recording artist lil prinz became Wizkid and he got back into the studio and started working with Big Nigerian artists like Naeto C, Ikechukwu, and OJB Jeezreel n others.

Wizkid’s collaboration with M.I on “fast money, fast cars” in the “Talk About It album” drew an attention to his distinct voice and singing style which led him to being signed to Banky W’s label Empire Mates Entertainment.

Over the next few years his talent as singer and songwriter became evident and it resulted in Wizkid being featured in some of the biggest artistes in Nigeria’s music industry.

At the age of 20 Wizkid had achieved so much from turning his life experiences into some incredible music.

He then went on to release his first tracks such as

“HOLLA AT YOUR BOY”, “GIDI GIRL” and “ORI MI” with label mate Scales; then the hit song “TEASE ME” which was just a studio freestyle that was leaked online and turned into a massive hit.

He went on to win an award for Artist of the year 2010 at the Dynamix All Youth Awards, collaborated with several artistes and thrilled audiences with entertaining performance at many events; some of which include the sound city music video awards, Lord of the Ribs Lagos, Lord or the Ribs in Kano, the shutdown concert with Rick Ross, the KoKo Concert Lagos just to mention a few.

With the release of his album “SUPERSTAR” Wizkid is undoubtedly the youngest Nigerian artist to put out an internationally recognised album and hold an album release concert with well over 4000 people in attendance. Growing from strength to strength, Wizkid’s success has been phenomenal, already creating a new record within the African music industry to date to sell in excess of 1.5 million on his 2011 debut album “SUPERSTAR” which was released (12th June 2011) almost a year ago and has so much more under his belt.

Indeed, Wizkid has the right to be called the STARBOY. Afropulp magazine salutes The Star Boy!

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Stars from sport, stage and screen unite to help africa’s mentally and physically disabled childrenLONDON, ENGLAND – Thursday 29 th March 2012 – International football star John Utaka today unveiled the details of The John Utaka Foundation - a charity dedicated to helping Africa’s mentally and physically disabled children. The Nigerian international and Montpellier football star hosted a glittering fundraiser on Sunday 6th May at the prestigious London Hilton Paddington hotel.

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AfroEventsMichael Essien unveils MontBlanc watches to raise funds for foundationGhana midfielder Michael Essien enjoyed the company his Serene Highness Prince Albert of Monaco on Monday to unveil a watch to raise money for his foundation Ivory Coast international and Cheslea team mate Salomon Kalou also attended both events.

At MontBlanc, the Michael Essien Foundation watch was launched as a limited edition of only 15 pieces, one of which shall go to H.H. Prince Albert of Monaco.

The watch is primarily made from pink gold, and the casing has been done with special hardened metal called Tantalum, and also has a black rubber strap.

The watch has the logo of the Michael Essien Foundation and Mont Blanc on its dial. Since this is a limited edition time-piece, only 15 pieces shall be made.The price of each of them is stated to be $24,300 and two were sold there and then to friends of Essien.

The proceeds of the sale will go towards the cause of promoting health and hygiene, clean water facilities, libraries, public toilets and sports in the area, and development of the much needed infrastructure of his natives in Awutu Breku.

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AfroBeats Review by FrenchKiss DJ

DAVIDO – EKURODavido comes with no surprise, after releasing his hit club banger single “Dami Duro” he is back again with this new single. Now this time the melodies are more romantic but do be fooled still can work in the clubs. Check out the brand new video a must watch…

KWAMZ AND FLAVA – WHAT KIND OF DANCE IS THIS FrenchKiss Music releases their first single with Kwamz and Flava a most exciting hit about AZONTO. They demonstrated their unique dance moves in the video and lyrically preached that lets just dance and have FUN…..

KECHI – ALUGUNTUGUIThis is the follow up to Sokode which happens to be one of the reigning heavy weight champions of Azonto beats. It starts off with the phrase “Life is Tasty” then right into some banging hardcore elements, the production aint that great but some how it has got the raver bubbling like now tomorrow.

OLU MAINTAIN- NAWTIIf you don’t know about Olu Maintain then im afraid your not clued up about Afrobeats. After a 6 year break from his smash hit Yahooze Olu is back in full effect, with a this NAWTI track causing havoc on the scene. An exceptional video filmed in USA with some of the sexiest ladies…..Mr Nawti

MISTA SILVA feat SKOB, FLAVA & KWAMZ – BOOMBOOMTAHThese guys always hit the nail when they come together on a track Boomboomtah has created such a hype not just in UK but Germany, USA and Ghana. Its just like a 4x4 baton race where Mr Silva starts off then in good time passes it on to Skob, skob then does a marvelous job then passes it on to flava followed by Kwamz who ends it with a Gold medal. filmed in USA with some of the sexiest ladies…..Mr Nawti

P SQUARE FEAT AKON & MAY D – CHOP MY MONEY (RMX)The Ambassadors of Afrobeats are back at it again, now signed to Akons Label Konvict Music so there aint no stopping for these guys. Chop my Money was a single off P Square’s album “Invasion” which was released last year. After the big signing with Konvict they decided to go back to the studio and remix the track but this time blessed with Akon and May D.

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DBANJI – OLIVER TWISTDbanji holds one of the biggest names in Afrobeats from the day of “Wind Am Well” , “Suddenly” and “Fall in Love” he is still on fire, the beats are still on point the lyric content remains interesting and able to create the floor filler. This single was not just his first ever entry into the UK charts but the first Afrobeat track place into the charts with successful position of No 9.

BRYMO – ARAFor those that like to play tracks with some elements of house will surely love this. Brymo featured very well on the “Oleku Track” and now does it all by himself wonderful vocals sitting on 130BPM track absolutely pulls off.

SAUCE KID FEAT DAVIDO – CAROLINAIt might be Cos Davido came with his finest hook on the track or not but for the year 2012 Carolina happens to be one of the best Afrobeat track, Sauce comes on with Rap but mellowed down to suit the track. The is an essential track needed in everyones collection.sexiest ladies…..Mr Nawti

MAY7SEN – TENTENUK based Nigerian beautiful singer works so great on this superb track with that catchy hook shouting, “dance for mummy”. This track is getting huge support from Djs all across UK with her RnB vocals banged up with some Afrobeats its definitely 10/10.

AfroBeats TOP by FrenchKiss DJ

1. FrenchKiss Dj ft GH Allstar - Asem Aba

2. Kwamz & Flava - what kind of Dance is this?

3. Mr Silva, Skob, Kwamz & Flava - BoomBoomtaah

4. Davido - Dami Duro

5. Sarkodie - Azonto Fiesta

6. D Black - Vera

7. Wizkid - Sisi lele

8. Brymo - Ara

9. P Square ft Akon - Chop my money

10. Dbanji - Oliver Twist

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6. D Black - Vera

7. Wizkid - Sisi lele

8. Brymo - Ara

9. P Square ft Akon - Chop my money

10. Dbanji - Oliver Twist

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Last Flight to Abuja, London PremiereAfter a hugely successful world premiere at The Troxy Cinema in East London in front of over 1300 guests, Last Flight to Abuja, the new Nollywood, disaster themed suspense thriller by award winning UK based Nigerian director Obi Emelonye, is now set to be released across 14 London cinema screens from Friday 29th June. Two of Nigeria’s leading companies Diamond Bank PLC and Zinox Technologies came together to support the premiere and in a touching tribute, the audience observed a one-minute

silence in honour of the Dana Airlines crash victims prior to the screening of the film and the producers replaced the closing credits with a list of the departed souls. The premiere audience included stars from the movie - Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Jim Iyke and Ali Nuhu, Ambassador O.K. Lawal, the Deputy High Commissioner to the Court of St. James and representative of the Nigerian Government amongst a host of others. The event was anchored by ace Nigerian comedian Okey Bakassi.

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Buffet – Monday to FridayOur Ghanaian cuisine buffet starts from 12pm to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

Special Omotuo on SundaysOur Sunday special includes 1 bottle of Stella with every purchase of Omotuo …

Lunchtime Offer – Monday to FridayAll £8 meals for £5. Offer available from Monday to Friday between 12pm – 3pm…

Address 217 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DL0207 700 6427 or 07956296062

Hours Monday – Saturday: 11:00am to MidnightSunday: 3:00pm to Midnight

An Authentic Ghanaian Experience...

Sweet Handz is the touch of Ghana situated in the heart of London city. Our restaurant blends a relaxed atmosphere with delicious authentic Ghanaian food achieved by using only the finest and freshest ingredients. Come and enjoy our extensive modern menu of Ghanaian dishes, with imported African beers, tropical cocktails, fine wine and champagne.

Sweet Handz Restaurant was established with the objective to bring Authentic Ghanaian cuisine to residents of London and the UK. We have broadened our vision over the years by adding an extensive modern menu of Ghanaian dishes comparable to what one would presently find across Ghana, and to offer a vast selection of the best Ghanaian Beers, Guinness, Spirits, Tonics and Soft Drinks.

We constantly strive to source and utilize the finest and freshest ingredients, and quality domestic produce for our menu. We believe that the better the quality of the raw ingredients, the finer the end result on the plate will be. We also think that the best ingredients require less intervention and handling to create a delicious and an unforgettable dish.

Bar Dining Area Food Lounge

Tsofi (Deep fried Turkey tail)

Special Hor’Devres Platter

Okro Soup with Assorted Meat & Banku

Wachey & Stew ( Black eye beans and rice

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Editor-in-chief Yaw Osafo-Ansong (Alan - Tee Jnr )

ContributorsEva Newlove French Kiss DJ

PhotographyAlan - Tee JnrTomas SonoikiBoakye Acheampong

Public Realtion / Promotions Eva Newlove

Marketing/ Booking Manager Gloria Ampofo - Buabeng

Acknowledgements

ameyawdebrah.com www.nigeriafilms.comwww.myjoyonline.com ww.peacefmonline.comwww.ghanamusic.comwww.talkofgh.com

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