‘Where Has The Fake Accents Of These Local Champions Ever Taken Them?

CHRIS-VINCENT Slams Jay Foley And Lexis Bill For Mocking Abraham Attah’s Oscar Speech

Chris-Vincent Agyapong Febiri

Young Abraham Attah has been globe-trotting the past few weeks, notching up awards and running in top circles; but it seems for some that is not enough.
Attah presented an award during Sunday night’s Academy Awards in Los Angeles, and had some words to say on the night.

Purportedly perceived as having jumbled some words, Live Fm’s Jay Foley, Joy Fm’s Lexis Bill and MzGee reportedly criticised Attah’s performance on the grandest stage of them all.
In a sharply worded rebuttal to their utterances, GhanaCelebrities.Com editor Chris-Vincent Agyapong Febiri has laid into these three for their uniquely Ghanaian ‘pull him down’ antics.
The notably hard hitting Agyapong did not mince much words in laying waste to the three, who decided to ignore all the good the young Attah has achieved to concentrate of some perceived mistakes.
He wrote on Facebook:
“I am told Jay Foley of LIVE FM, Lexis Bill of JOY FM and some other human being called MzGee ridiculed young Ghanaian-Hollywood actor-Abraham Attah’s Oscar’s speech because he fumbled and somewhat got his words and sentences wrong.
These people who have not lived more than a year out of Ghana sit on radio with their FAKE accents and have the audacity to laugh at a 15 year old; once a street vendor who today mingles with some of the biggest international stars of our time.
Apart from seeing Leo, Stallone and others on TV; where would any of these people reasonably ever see them?
Where has the fake accents of these local champions ever taken them?
Beyond Accra where lack of interesting competition makes them feel they are on top, what has been their achievements?
Ironically, Jay Foley went to just BET last year as a ‘lame’ third world reporter and returned to Ghana as a god, proud of this insignificant accomplishment.
Yet he reportedly ridiculed a 15 year old who has been to places that his generation to come may only dream of.
And Lexis Bill, really? You actually did that?
A single movie opportunity and Abraham Attah has won almost every big award he was nominated for—his first Oscar appearance and he was made to present an award at the biggest award show in the world.
Out of his first Oscar appearance, he made a deal with TOMS on the basis that he would wear their shoes for Academy Awards and they will provide 10,000 pair of shoes for needy children in Ghana.
In just a year, the boy has been mentioned by every reputable media outlet out there—from BBC to CNN, via MailOnline and the others.
And you people mock him for some sentence displacement?
Lexis Bill, it was only this year that you had the opportunity to visit London—Abraham has visited every city that matters.
You went to take a look at the BBC building while you were in London and it was a big deal for you and the various Ghanaian media houses who published photos. Abraham does not go to look at buildings, he is chased for interviews—and he is recognised for his superior talent.
‘Jada Smith Pinkett did not even receive an Oscar invitation’ but Abraham did..
Earlier today, GhanaCelebrities.Com reported on actress-Yvonne Okoro confessing on instagram that, Abraham Attah is living her dreams and that of all her colleagues. They’ve all been wishing for this their entire career and the boy from no where, with little education and absolutely no background in movies just got it—and you people cut him down?
I will be going to the biggest film festival in the world, the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France in a few weeks and guess what, I will proudly be talking to everyone who bothers to make a conversation with me about Abraham Attah. Because, they would have heard of him, seen him and admired his brilliance—from the biggest Film Critics in the world to the Film-makers, Stars and Enthusiasts.
You people, who knows you beyond your frequencies that do not even reach Togo?
Charley; let me leave it! What a bunch of losers…
Off to watch Marco Polo!”

-soobolo news

Sonnie Badu releases single ahead of new album

International act, Minister Sonnie Badu, has released a single titled Imani.

The single released ahead of his upcoming album, Soundz of Africa, which was recorded live in Maryland, USA is a song of thanksgiving.

According to Sonnie Badu, Imani is a song of thanksgiving to God for all his faithfulness through his ministry.

The worshipper also added that Imani is dedicated to his over 100k followers on social media and fans in Kenya. Imani which means faith and belief in Swahili is an Afro pop song produced and recorded by one of Ghana’s finest producers, Francis Osei, of Groove House Studio.

“Imani is with soothing vocals that send chills all around you and has a chorus that is sang in Swahili with heart piercing horn lines.

“I dedicate this beautiful rendition to the people of Kenya and I want to thank them for their love and support for my ministry,” Badu noted.

Listen to Imani below:

Source: starrfmonline.com

WHAT DO I SAY: I CHEATED ON HIM AND I GOT DITCHED WITH A DOUBLE CASE

I CHEATED ON HIM AND I GOT DITCHED WITH A DOUBLE CASE.
WHAT DO I DO, SAY AND SEE? MY LIFE IS NOT MY OWN

The story you are yet to read is a real life story from one of our audience, pls do well to share your comment .* Names of persons have been changed.

Is it stupid on my part to have dated two guys for my own financial benefits? 

I thought cheating was unfair if played against me but little did I know that I would be doing same to hurt others.

I was playing smart with Duncan by having Twum as my spare tire, with whom I would demand all I want should Duncan disappoint me. As for Duncan he was great and cool and always made me feel like I was the perfect choice every man man could desire until I realized he was slacking in meeting my extravagant demands.

Hmm…  I just couldn’t understand him anymore. He was growing dumb as the weeks progressed. I just couldn’t water myself anymore with his name anytime I wanted to brag among my girlfriends. Along the way he started wailing about his financial crisis, and that was when I saw the green light.
I used the back door for a short quickie; I started engaging Twum with the few seduction tips I knew until he took the bait. You can say it was an infatuation but he was serious with me wai. … haaahaaahaa.

After a few weeks we were laid and poor Duncan still believed, I was an angel because I played my cards well.

You know gals talk as usual I was with my girlfriends in the salon for a fierce hairstyle for church when I disclosed to them that I was dating my spare tire. Yh the gairls got curious and I told them that Twum had only done me once, and we all laughed about it. Silly me i forgot walls had ears.

Adjoba who had known Duncan far enough broke my secret to him during working hours at the office they work. Ahh I mean what is really wrong with this 'Okoro'  ahha. 

 As for me I didn’t know about what had happened when I picked up Duncan’s call in my office:

Duncan: hello babe

May: hi dear

Duncan: I hope you’re doing well babe

May: yh , abi you know that am still fresh as always 

Duncan: can we go far a walk tonight?

May: ohh dear hmmm can we do it tomorrow?

  We reached a decision and talk for a long time on the telephone. At midnight he called me back and asked me if I knew a guy called Twum and I said yes. You don’t wanna know the questions that followed next hmm. I admitted to Duncan that I had sex with Twum just once and we he used a condom. He asked when the event took place and I told him 3 weeks ago and screamed babe you cheated!

  I wasn’t in tears because I loved him but I was stupid for cheating on him when he had shared all he had with me without flinching. What is love when you love me for money? He kept asking until the line went dead.
 I was so arrogant to him on the phone.

I just got to move on with my life aaaahh. I mean if you couldn’t provide and someone did what is the bid deal in it. Mtchewww.
 I just dosed off till it was morning.

The weeks that followed made me sick only to find out at the hospital that I was pregnant. Eiii who is responsible hmmm, I arrived home and called Duncan and he told me to cut him out of my sneaky games, ahh Duncan you’re responsible for the pregnancy oooo. I told you that Twum and I had a one night incidence and besides he used a condom so he couldn’t possibly be the father. He said calmly the sooner you awake from your dreams the better it would be for you.

  Hmm and Dr. says am carrying twins, and neither Duncan nor Twum wants them eiii today dei I’ve finally gotten into the ditch.

 Hmm in my couch I sat as I sobbed bitterly as I replayed all the scenes in my mind.

I kept asking myself  me y3 okay anaaa ! What was I playing with? Hmm is it fire oh then I got burnt paaaaa!

OOO my people what now? hmmm......

  story to be continued ....... 

-the soobolo team

Girl accuses Reggie of 'Reggie N Bollie' fame of cheating

Reggie, a member of the music duo Reggie n Bollie who made it to last year’s X-Factor UK finals has been accused of cheating on his wife, Edith with Marie Asemota, 36.

This according to UK’s daily star was done through text messaging. Read full report below:

Read the account.

“Being a good husband and dad is Reggie N Bollie’s brand but in Reggie’s case it’s a fake.

“He is living a double life.

“I thought he liked me but he just used me and then dropped me.”

Marie told how she and Reggie – real name Reginald Kojo Ainooson – exchanged more than 500 texts as he shot to fame on The X Factor.

He even called her from the toilets at Wembley as he waited to go on stage and sent her suggestive messages on the way to a concert in Farnborough, Hants.

In stark contrast to his family man image, Reggie, 31, pestered Marie for explicit pictures and asked her to perform a sex act on video for him as his wife was back home looking after their children Ikhon, seven, Nolan, five, and Dior, one.

Marie, from Canterbury, Kent, initially contacted Reggie on Instagram in October.She left a message telling him she was enjoying his performances – and was shocked when he replied. Marie said: “I didn’t expect to get a reply. He thanked me for the compliment.

“I said ‘oh if you want, add me on WhatsApp’ but I wasn’t expecting him to.“Then out of the blue he just messaged me and said ‘I’ll call you tomorrow’.”Reggie rang on November 27 and then added her on the free messaging service. Soon his messages became seriously fruity.Marie said: “He said I was beautiful and that he loved my shape. It was intense.

“He was saying he could spend hours feasting his eyes on my body.“He wanted video, pictures, the lot. Fortunately I never sent anything like that.”Reggie’s raciest messages to Marie came as he was preparing for the X Factor final.He said she “stirred” his manhood and told her: “You need to be punished hard and long” before adding “I just want to bend you over.”Reggie even said he had thought about her on stage in front of judges Rita Ora, Nick Grimshaw, Simon and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini.

But after 30 phone calls and hundreds of texts – many too explicit to print – Reggie started to go cool on Marie. By this time Reggie N Bollie had landed the runners-up spot behind student Louisa Johnson, 17, and looked set for the big time.

On December 28, Marie rang him but a woman answered the call.Moments later, she received a text saying: “Hahaha I know everything.” Marie added: “He blocked me on WhatsApp and changed his number. He had his fun then dropped me.”

A spokesman for Reggie confirmed he was in communication with Marie but is no longer in contact with her.He added: “Reggie never met this woman – and is not in communication with her.”

Source:dailystar.co.uk

Hike in transport fares “betrayal, shocking” – NPA

Moses Asaga

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is in a state of shock following an increment in transport fares in Ghana by the GPRTU and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council.

The transport operators have announced a 15% increment in transport fares effective today, February 1, 2016. The surge in fares was as a result of the increase in the prices of petroleum products on January 4, 2016 while the operators also took into consideration “cost of spare parts and maintenance, licensing, levies, charges and tolls and the almighty fuel.”

The Chief Executive of the NPA Moses Asaga said he feels betrayed by the posturing of the transport operators because a meeting has been scheduled at the Flagstaff House today between the government and the other stakeholders over the issue.

“The GPRTU and the acting chairman of the Council have been unfair to the negotiating parties which was the Government, Ministry of Petroleum and the NPA on one side and the Ministry of Transport. We have all agreed that this is not the time for them to increase prices because we do know that fuel prices are going to go down,” Asaga told Citi FM, Sunday.

He added: “We also know that in the last seven months when fuel prices went down almost by 35% the GPRTU did not lower prices in tandem with reducing fuel prices in the country… and we are supposed to be meeting [today] at the Flagstaff House. So we are rather shocked at what has happened.

“They didn’t need to increase transport fares based on the model we have. We have a model and why should they keep changing it. For me, I feel it’s a betrayal, especially when we knew it is coinciding with diesel price going down by 4-5%.”

Reduction in fuel prices
Meanwhile, prices of fuel have been reduced at the pumps with petrol going down two per cent effective February 1, 2016, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has confirmed.

There is also a 4% reduction in diesel with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) users enjoying the most as the commodity records a 9% decrease.

Per the reduction petrol will be selling at Gh¢3.393 per litre from Gh¢3.465 while diesel goes for Gh¢3.151 from Gh¢3.281 at some filling stations.

source: starrfmonline

Gospel singer and producer, Nacee out with new love song, ‘Minewaa ‘

Multiple award-winning gospel singer, Nana Osei, popularly known in showbiz as Nacee has released his first love song, “Meniwaa”.

The song tells an emotional story of how some men mistreat the women they started life with; women who toiled with them in their journey to success and who supported them when they had nothing. The ace musician, member of No Tribe Group through the new song is embarking on a counselor campaign to reach out to the public and to teach them to practice love in the manner in which the Bible teaches us. 

His counselor approach is his way of appealing to his fans and all listeners to realize the true values of love. Nacee strongly believes if the pastors can preach about sex in church, he is equally eligible to sing about love and touch on sex related topics because these are everyday human-related topics of grave concern. 

The song “Minewaa” which has a touch of highlife, blended with a classic African rhythm was produced by Nacee himself and Oshobo. This is one of many such songs to be expected from Nacee on his “Counselor” album which will be released later this year.

source: ameyawdebrah.com

Mama Zimbi nominated for ‘International Humanitarian of the Year’ Award in UK

The multiple international award-winner and cultural icon, Akumaa Mama Zimbi, known in private life as Dr Joyce Akumaa Dongotey-Padi, has once again been selected as a final nominee in the category of ‘International Humanitarian of the Year’ Award organized by the UK based international organization ‘Women4Africa’. She recently received the ‘Twitter With A Purpose Award’ by Pisen Ghana Twitter Awards – 2016, and was adjudged the 6th Most Influential TV and Radio Presenter on Social Media in 2015 by the Ghana Social Media Rankings.
Akumaa Mama Zimbi, who is a Ghanaian women’s rights leader, television and radio talk show host, actress, philanthropist, sex educator, relationship expert and marriage counselor, is also the host of Ghana’s number one and most consistent radio and television talk show on marriage, love and sex called ‘Odo Ahomaso’ on Adom 106.3 FM and AdomTV.
She is also the Founder and Executive Director of Mama Zimbi Foundation (MZF), a non-governmental organisation which seeks to empower and support widows through its Widows Alliance Network (WANE) project, and also involve in the issues of adolescents. Through WANE, over 400 widow groupings have been formed in Ghana with membership swelling to over 8,000 nationwide.

Mama Zimbi has also revealed that the annual National Widows Alliance Conference (NAWAC-2016) will bring together over 3,000 widows from across Ghana under one roof to foster strength and a sense of purpose on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Ghana International Trade Fair Centre, La in Accra. The conference, according to Mama Zimbi, continues to serve as the ideal dialogue platform for the advocacy of a comprehensive policy and legal direction for elevating the standards of widows in Ghana. The theme for NAWAC-2016 is ‘Empowering Women for the Future’. It is also to celebrate the United Nations International Widows Day.

source: ameyawdebrah.com

I’m not afraid to let the world know-Afia Schwarzenegger

TV & Radio personality, Afia Schwarzenegger has revealed on GHONE TV that she is not ashamed to let the world know that she has adopted her baby girl she's been flaunting on social media and that the baby girl is not her own biological daughter because sooner than latter, people will start talking about her adoption in public.

Afia who was one of the panelist on the program whose discussion was centered on adoption revealed, “I’m a known figure and even if I don’t tell my daughter she’s adopted, someone will surely do that sooner than later. Beside my biological twins and the little girl, I have also adopted two boys who live in an orphanage.”

On whether she will willingly give the girl back to her biological parents in case they want her back, she said yes, “I don’t fear for the day my baby girl’s biological parents will come back for her, I’m ever willing to give her back to them.” She said.

Delving into the process of adoption, she said the adoption process cost her $2,000 and some years. She said, “The process has been a while, it took little over a year to complete the process of adoption because they wanted to see how I would treat her and more. Then I took her to church and christened her but the process wasn’t free, the process costs me $2,000.”

Talking about the relationship the adopted baby girl has with her own biological twin boys, she said, “oo, they are the best of siblings. My twin boys love my daughter. They are inseparable.”

On whether she would advise others to go into adoption, she said, “I have seen so many children being abused in orphanages. I encourage people to adopt. If you can give a child genuine love, then don’t be afraid to adopt, go into it”. She advised.

 

source: bigtriceonline

Why it matters what Barbie looks like

      (CNN)When did dolls become role models?

This question became the cynical undercurrent to news that Mattel unveiled new Barbie dolls in three new body shapes -- petite, tall and curvy -- and seven skin tones. The original Barbie is still for sale as well. While parents and fans of the iconic blonde bombshell cheered the toymaker for making dolls that look more like real people, others couldn't help rolling their eyes at what they saw as a last-ditch effort by Mattel to regain market share as Barbie loses ground to other dolls. 

Actress Kirstie Alley emerged as a voice from this camp, asking on Twitter if the celebrations "seriously" implied that "Barbie needs to be taken seriously." She stood her ground as people challenged her, reiterating the point that she does not "consider toys to be role models."

"I prefer humans," she said. "Apparently it is now politically incorrect to make wisecracks about dolls now in America... hmmm and I thought they were just toys."

She's definitely not alone. Various news outlets fired off hot takes questioning Barbie's influence with such headlines as "Barbie is Past Saving" and "Did You Really Feel the Need to Identify With Your Barbie?" Some argued that Mattel took too long to catch up to other doll makers that have already made inclusiveness a selling point, and Barbie's moment is over.

"Mattel is, literally, messing with the mold that made Barbie iconic in the first place. But that mold is more out of touch than ever. Most American girls never looked like Barbie, it's true, but it's also true that most American girls have never looked less like Barbie than they do right now," Jessica Goldstein wrote for Think Progress.

"The trouble with Barbie is that if you start taking away her unrealistic elements, she disappears altogether," Alexandra Petri wrote in the Washington Post.

"Barbie is either the iconic, unattainable figure, blonde and waiflike, with huge eyes, or she is — what, exactly? Make her real, and she ceases to exist. She becomes a brand, a category heading, like American Girl, Monster High, Bratz."

10 photos: Barbie debuts new body shapes

Among the critics, no one seems to be objecting to the idea of curvy Barbie, a petite Barbie or an Asian Barbie with distinct features from "original Barbie." It's more that, as VH1's Taylor Ferber put it, "I can't honestly say that the plastic toy I played with was something I ever wanted to look like in real life. Primarily because Barbies aren't real life."

All of that is well and good, except that decades of research show that children do absorb messages about body image and identity from toys and play, though studies also show that different kids identify in different ways and that countervailing influences can minimize the impact.

As recently as 2006, a British study found that "girls exposed to Barbie reported lower body esteem and greater desire for a thinner body shape" than those who had been given dolls reflecting larger body types or no dolls at all.

"What people forget is all toys are educational to children, and girls learn what it means to be a girl through the toys they have," said University of Kentucky psychology professor Christia Spears Brown, author of "Parenting Beyond Pink and Blue: How to Raise Kids Free of Gender."

"I don't think what Barbie looks like is a trivial issue," she said.

Mattel has made changes in recent years to address criticism of Barbie's unrealistic proportions and ethnocentric image. Mattel introduced Entrepreneur Barbie in 2014 and expanded the number of available skin tones, eye colors and hair styles available in June 2015.

Brown called the new line the "first legitimate change" by Mattel to make Barbie a more positive role model for children.

It's more than simply putting a lab coat on the same busty, cinch-waisted doll, or dipping her skinny body in a darker hue. Not only do they come in different shapes and colors, but they have distinct features -- eyes, hair, noses -- too.

"That's the message kids need to see, that people come in a range of sizes."

Now, if only the focus could shift away from her appearance, developmental psychologist Erica Weisgram said.

"One of the things that's always concerning about the Barbie brand in general is the focus on appearance," said Weisgram, who has examined the impact of gender labels and gender-typed toys on children's toy preferences..

There's nothing wrong with being attractive, feminine or girly, she said. But girls should know those aren't the only qualities to aspire to, Weisgram said.

"We shouldn't look to dolls as role models," she said, "but we know that when kids are playing, they are enacting social roles. They are playing out what they might want to do in the future."

source: CNN