Wizkid and Akon Reject Dark-Skinned Models For Video Shoot In Ghana

Sunday, November 17, 2013

According to Ghanaian fashion website, FashionGhana.com and American website -Bossip-
Ahead of the upcoming concert that will see the likes of Akon, WizKid, Sarkodie and more in Ghana, controversy sparks! In a recent video shoot for an up and coming Akon and WizKid video, some Ghanaian models and girl were called upon to participate by the directors a few days ahead of the shoot. Presumably prior to Akon and Wiz Kids arrival in Ghana.

A model reported on the day of the shoot some girls were turned away as the agent (or the man responsible for calling them) informed them that “they now want half cast girls”. A term used to describe girls with mixed heritage, usually ones with white blood in them.

“THEY”, most likely referring to WizKid, Akon and/or his music video producer, turning away a fleet of arrivals originally requested to attend by the model scout. In fact, the agent requested if the girls could help him seek light skinned girls because ‘THEY’ were so adamant on this request even on late notice.

Nigeria, where WizKid is from, and Senegal where Akon is from, are countries both flooded with girls bleaching their skin simply because of such discrimination and being made to feel ugly if dark. Not just in media and modelling, but general favours in life. Whilst there are good people in both countries trying to reverse the self esteem damage of such activities such as Adama Paris who banned skinned bleach models from the Senegalese national fashion week, Akon and WizKid’s team are trying to further such acts internationally.

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Nollywood Actors Aki, Pawpaw, & Liwin Banned from shooting movie In Ghana

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Popular Nigerian comedy actors Aki and Pawpaw have been abruptly stopped from shooting a movie in Kumasi with other actors including Kwadjo ‘Liwin’ Nkansah.

The directive which came from the Film Producers’ Association of Ghana (FIPAG) was due to the fact that the director of the movie had breached some of the association’s regulations. Mr. Michael Ola, PRO for the association who disclosed this in an exclusive interview with our correspondent explained the association had no qualms with the duo but believed the right procedure had to be followed especially when the new executives of the association had laid out new strategies to make the industry a better one.

Akin and Pawpaw have therefore been asked to officially obtain documents from the Film Industry in Nigeria, working permit as well as make payments for the continuation of the shoot. As at the time of publication, the duo and the production house in charge of the movie, Peace and Love Productions had commenced with procedure to make things easy for the continuation of the movie.

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Jim Iyke visits Ghana, attends church with Nadia Buari

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Nadia Buari and Rev Godspeed Angel

 Jim Iyke is now a changed man, the positive and calm words in his tweets in recent days, can tell it all!
Ever since his deliverance at the synagogue church last weekend, the former Nollywood bad boy has been all over the news and surprisingly his bff, Nadia Buari, kept mum on the issue.

Interestingly, Jim Iyke’s BFF, Nadia Buari is neither perturbed or worried as many have decided to be since his deliverance session at Pastor T.B Joshua’s Synagogue Church Of All Nations.
As a matter of fact, Jim Iyke is presently in Ghana and he worshipped at Nadia Buari's church last night.
During the vigil, Jim tweeted "His mercy grants true happiness and salvation Which you quest. Its devoid of popular opinion. Rev Godspeed Angels"

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BBA: I'm making money in Ghana - Excited Pokello reveals

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Former Big Brother Africa (BBA): The Chase Zimbabwe representative, Pokello Nare, who has been in Ghana for the past two weeks with Ghanaian BBA housemate and lover Elikem Kumordzie says she is making money in Ghana as she parties. She said she cherishes the "quality time" she is having in the West African country.

Pokello has met Elikem's relatives and reports from Ghana say she has often been spotted at shopping malls shopping with her prospective sisters-in-law.

The programme in Ghana involved a lot of travelling from region to region. The lovebirds toured and partied in three regions in Ghana with the last party held in Ghana's oil city, Takoradi, on Monday. The parties were well funded and supported by industry giants such as sponsors of BBA, Airtel and Smirnoff.

Asked about her stay in Ghana, Pokello said she was having a great experience since she was also spending quality time with Elikem.

"All that partying I'm doing here (Ghana) is not just partying, those are paid appearances," she said.

Pokello, who refused to disclose the amount of money she had made in Ghana, said there was more to the parties.

"We charge for all our appearances at clubs and currently we are raising funds for a two-year-old girl in Ghana who was born with a hole in her heart to enable her to undergo surgery in South Africa," she added.

The mother of one seems to have taken her relationship with Elikem further. She said she was ready to marry Elikem and was waiting for him to pay her bride price.

Besides partying, Pokello has signed endorsement deals which she said could not be disclosed until the commercials and billboards go up.

She has also met influential ministers in Ghana and top actors such as John Okafor, who is popularly known in entertainment circles as Mr Ibu. Pokello has also been marketing Elikem's designer clothes as she has been attending events clad in the designer outfits.

When Elikem came to Zimbabwe a few weeks ago, he spent most of his time travelling and attending a series of parties in Harare and Bulawayo. He barely had time to rest as he had to do a lot of travelling and appearances at different venues.

The two lovers used some of the proceeds they garnered from the appearances to give back to the community when they donated blankets and foodstuffs to Thembiso Children's Home in Bulawayo.

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BBA Lovebirds Elikem & Pokello Enjoying Life In Ghana (SEE PHOTOS)

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Lovebirds Elikem and Pokello(Polikem) are definitely getting it on, you don't need a crystal ball to determine how true their affection for each other is. The two were yesterday spotted together at the La Villa Boutique in OSU, on a regular post-BBA tight daily routine.

They recorded a television interview, which was aired later Thursday evening on Multi TV. More pics after the cut:

 

 

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