Miss eXcel Plus 2013 Grand Finale On December 21

Sixteen plus-size contestants entered the Miss eXcel Plus House three months ago as 2013 edition of the Miss eXcel Plus Pageant commenced.

Over the past weeks, the ladies have shown stuff they are made of in the competition that comes to an end this Saturday December 21, 2013 at the forecourt of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation in Accra.

The eleven finalists battled each other on the runway during their Fashion Show last weekend. It was simply a night to behold. It started with the ladies in Casual Wear session.

There were other two segments; Beach and Casual wears. Patrons which were made up of family and friends of the contestants had a lot to talk and smile about when, the casual wear segment was followed with the most anticipated Beach Wear session.

They proved that, beach wear are not preserved for only slim ladies. Then came the dinner wear with each contestant looking beautiful in their various designs.

Each of the three segments was keenly contested. Strong contenders for the finals, DD was adjudged as the winner in the Dinner Wear segment.

Enam urged out the other ten finalists to win the Beach Wear session. Nadia was the Casual Wear queen on the night.

Egyirba picked the biggest honour on the night, Miss Catwalk. For her prize, Miss Egyirba was awarded some designs from SB Wear.

The contestants were judged by Edwina Oppong, Ewurabena Bray, a model and actress and Nana Yaa, a beautician from Juben.

The eleven finalists are preparing to urge out each other for the crown come Saturday December 21. Music would be provided by Gasmilla, Chemphe, Dr Slim and a surprise guest artiste.

Check out what the winners will take home.

Miss eXcel Plus 2013 winner: The winner will take home a parcel of land donated by Sure Testimony, an official car, beauty care for one year from Juben House of Beauty, hampers from sponsors and a week trip to South Africa courtesy Seasons Travel and Tours International.

First runner up: The first runner-up or the second place gets living room furniture from Blessed Supplies, beauty care for six months from Juben House of Beauty, hampers from sponsors and a week trip to South Africa courtesy Seasons Travel and Tours International.

Second runner up: The second runner-up or the third place gets 2.5 litre fridge, Beauty care for three months, hampers from sponsors and a week trip to South Africa courtesy Seasons Travel and Tours International.
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Actress Mercy Johnson Says Thank YOU

2013 has been an incredible year for me. I couldn’t ask for more. It is one year I won’t forget in a hurry.

My fans were amazing. They stood by me and took on my fight. The critics played their parts too. I took the constructive ones, made adjustment and became a better person.

How can I forget 2013, the year I had the honour of being the most searched Nollywood actress for the third consecutive year. I am most grateful to the fans who worked the keyboard or keypad reading about me online.

I am grateful to my team, the media and management company, Bigsam Media that became like sponge, wiping away the negative past and soaking in the future. I am most grateful.

Social media, Twitter most especially, played significant role in reaching out directly. The teaming fans on Twitter and other platforms, this is for you; thank you for loving, tolerating and being there for me.

Gentlemen of the press contributed in no small measure to my year, without you, no one will reckon with the brand, thank you.

My colleagues, directors, producers and marketers who made the job easier for me, I am most grateful. Without what you do on set, my best won’t manifest. Thanks. 

To the companies all over Africa that did business with me, I owe you. Thanks for the confidence in my brand. 2014 will be better.

To those who buy or watch movies because of me, you have kept me at the top still in 2013. You are part of my success story. I am most grateful. God bless you.

And to the most wonderful man in the world, Prince Odi Okojie, if there were to be reincarnation, I will take the step of faith with you again. Odi, you are a good man, wonderful husband and loving daddy. I am blessed to be your wife and blessed will you continue to be among men.

In 2014, there will be new direction for the brand, keep your fingers crossed while God and my team work out the magic.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Amakye Dede Rocks Daily Guide Xmas Bash

Highlife legend Abrantie Amakye Dede, with his High Kings Band, became the centre of attraction at Daily Guide's annual end of year bash last Friday night.

Amakye Dede, aka ‘Iron Boy’, thrilled the company’s workers and invited guests to a live highlife gig that saw him perform some of his biggest hits including ‘Akwadaa Wesoa’, ‘Iron Boy’, ‘Dabi Dabi’ , ‘Sokoo Na Mmaa Pe’, and ‘To Be A Man Na Wa oo’.

The musician was at his usual best and in his characteristic style got almost everyone at the party on the dance floor.

“I am an entertainer and I am aware that without the help and support of the media, I could not reach where I have reached. It is for this reason that when a media organization invites me to a function, I do well to attend to show my appreciation to journalists for all the support they have given me over the years,” Amakye Dede told News-One.

Last Friday’s event was the fifth edition of Daily Guide's annual end of year party. It was attended by friends of the newspaper, mostly persons from the media fraternity, entertainers, lawyers and politicians.

Gospel musician Bernard Amankwah, political satirist Barima Sidney and National Media Commission Chair, Kabral Blay-Amihere were present at the party.

I Was Worried About My Figure - Nana Ama McBrown

Most versatile Ghanaian actress cum musician, Nana Ama McBrown has for the first time spoken about her recent figure and the motivation behind the new looks.

The actress who was in Kumasi to promote her new movie Yello Cece in an interview with Dave Hammer on HELLO FM disclosed she was gradually getting worried over her figure as she seemed to be getting out of shape, a similar feeling many of her fans had already expressed on social media and on several entertainment review shows.

Nana Ama explained although she was mindful of her diet and exercised a lot, she couldn’t believe she was still putting on so much weight but was however rescued by a highly placed Ghanaian figure who introduced her to a medication that has since been instrumental in her new figure.

She disclosed many fans were somehow shocked at her new looks and wondered if she was sick.

Nana Ama McBrown explained she liked her new looks and was doing everything right to maintain it.

Behind the Scenes of Supermodel Naomi Campbell’s Photo shoot in Ghana

Go behind-the-scenes of Naomi Campbell’s trip to Ghana with W’s Fashion and Style Director Edward Enninful and photographer Willy Vanderperre.

Borrowing those tightly-worked-out details of Mrs Obama, Campbell channels a stylish First Lady for W Magazine’s Global Style November Issue, for a spread gloriously called “Naomi Campbell: The First Lady of Fashion.”

“It’s a tribute to a modern day First Lady on a state trip, evoking the kind of timeless style that could have existed in the 1940′s, 60′s, or even today,” Ghanaian-born British fashion stylist and style director of W Magazine, Edward Enninful, said.

Turkish Fashion Brand Medu Gomlet To Open In Ghana

A leading Turkish fashion firm Medu is set to open in Ghana. The brand which is a distinguished producer of quality clothing such as shirts, suits, polo shirts and housekeeping products for the hospitality industry is expected to bring a massive boost in Ghana’s fashion industry.

The brand which was established in 1992 also produces for major brand names in the world. The Medu product line also includes quality designer clothing for individuals and also custom branded products for institutions and cooperate bodies.

The company is currently in Ghana and will officially open the first showroom on the spintex road on Saturday November 30th 2013 opposite the texpo market. The showroom will be opened with a mega opening day sale where customers can purchase variety of products at special discount prices.

With the introduction of this new brand, Ghanaians will now have the opportunity to get quality but affordable clothing as well as creating jobs for many unemployed youth.

The vision of this brand is to provide jobs as well as offering products with competitive prices without compromising on quality, providing services that are extremely valuable for customers creating an active organizational structure that will be able to respond to changing market conditions and for each work done acting with reliable principles and high ethical standards.

Samsung Gives New Meaning To Fashion

Samsung Electronics West Africa offered the Fashion Designers, Models and fashion lovers at the just ended Glitz African Fashion Week (#GAFW) a new look at fashion through the eyes of their new and innovative GALAXY Note 10.1 and GALAXY Note 3. 

This comes with the glamorous Smart Watch accessory an initiative inspired by Samsung’s global Accelerating Discoveries and Possibilities philosophy.

Samsung was featured on the runway during the Samsung Moment Runway Show, when world class models walked the runway with Samsung GALAXY Smartphones and accessories to bring out the fashion twist to these devices and how they compliment modern fashion trends. 

The event which was trending live on twitter engaged the audience in the Samsung Runway Snap with which they took pictures with their Samsung GALAXY Smartphones during the various runway events and shared it live during the various runway shows during the #GAFW.

Samsung also gave participants at this year’s #GAFW the opportunity to get a free digital sketch of themselves with the GALAXY Note 3 and Note 10.1. The experience saw a lot of fashion enthusiasts visit the Samsung stand to get a sketch. 

The media was not left out of the excitement as they also had the Samsung Media Lounge - a hi-tech area where the media they were able to report live from the venue and also upload stories from the event to their websites with hi-tech gadgets supported by hi-speed Wi-Fi internet. "Just as Samsung connects the continent through technology, it now has the opportunity to create a conversation through fashion," says Jaspreet Singh Business Leader for Handheld Products at Samsung Electronics West Africa. 

Samsung is truly marrying tech and fashion as designers the world over continue to design great accessories to compliment latest Samsung Smartphones and accessories and Samsung has a growing global relationship with fashion. 

Recent collaborations include a limited-edition crowd-sourced designed handbag by Alexander Wang (NY), and accessory designs by Moschino (Milan), Nicholas Kirkwood (London) and the Korean label, Kuho womens wear.

The #GAFW was held at the Accra International Conference Center from 7th to the 9th of November, 2013. The show is the participation of over 30 fashion designers from across the globe. 

Zion And Shirley Win Ghana Models Awards 2013+Full List of Winners

Popular Ghanaian models, Zion Benjamin and Shirley S. Anku came out the overall Best Male Model & Female Model at the just ended 2013 edition of the first Ghana Models Awards.
The award ceremony was held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra last Saturday to celebrate hard work in the rising Ghana’s fashion and modelling industry.

The successful show paraded a number of models in the modelling and fashion industry.

Prince Ibrahim won the Most Promising Model of the Year (Male) while popular face, Joycelyn Nketia took home the Bikini/Lingerie Model of the Year (Female) award.

A number of Ghanaian celebrities who had a stint with modelling years ago made it to the nomination list this year but none of them was found on the winners’ list.

Below is the full list of the winners: 

Model of the Year Overall (Female) – Shirley S. Anku
Model of the Year Overall (Male) – Zion Benjamin
Catwalk Trainer/Choreographer of the Year – Richard Agbemezah
Child Model of the Year – Ophelia Dzidzornu
Discovery of the Year – Zenobia Bou – Chedid
Model of the Year (Editorial/Commercial) Female – Rachael Williams
Model of the Year (Editorial/Commercial) Male – Seth Kwame O. Nyarko
Model of the Year (Runway) Female – Nana Yaa Addo
Model of the Year (Runway) Male – Lord A. Gidiglo
Most Promising Model of the Year (Female) – Grace Sarfo
Most Promising Model of the Year (Male) – Prince Ibrahim
Bikini/Lingerie Model of the Year (Female) – Joycelyn Nketia
Underwear Model of the Year (Male) – Nana Adonteng
Plus Size Model of the Year (Female) – Audrey Dodoo
Most Promising Model Agency of the Year – Leo Models Agency
Model Agency of the Year – Exopa Model Agency

Glitz Africa Fashion Week 2013: Deborah Vanessa

Still at the Glitz Africa Fashion Week 2013 and we are taking a look at all the fabulous designs showing right now! Taking a look at day 1 of the fashion week we are now checking out the collection from African design label Deborah Vanessa.

Owned by model, artist and sister to popular Ghanaian musician Wanluv the Kobolor, Vanessa Owusu-Bonsu, the collection featured lovely dresses, midriff tops & shorts in pink, peach, blue, brown, yellow, red, purple and green hues. The dresses had distinct features ranging from baby doll necklines and fringe details.

Check out the collection below and don’t forget to let us know what you think.

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a Fashion Week 2013: Deborah Vanessa

Glitz Africa Fashion Week 2013: House of Nwocha presents the “White Rose”

It’s Day 2 of the fabulous Glitz Africa Fashion Week 2013 that is currently going on in the fashion capital of Ghana, Accra. So far we have been taking a look at the designs showcased at Day1 which include designs from Mai Atafo Inspired, Deborah Vanessa, Sarah Christian, Msimps, Elikem, N’Kya Designs, Kolture Apparel, Modella B, Black Pepper, Ajepomaa Designs, Mo Creations, Poqua Puqu and SHE by Bena.

Now, let’s sink our teeth into the fabulous collections from Day 2 featuring collections from House of Nwocha, Diana Magesa, Ohemaa, House of Eccentric, April Rust, Zizi Cardow, Christie Brown,John Nklu, Pistis, Aya Morrison, Royal Dennis, Chocolate Clothing and much more.

First up, let’s check out the Spring/Summer 2014 collection from House of Nwocha.

Showcasing their “White Rose” collection, the label introduced a showcase that seemed to be divided into 3 parts. The first set comprised of a set of floral themed dresses and various womenswear pieces that gave off a petite and feminine vibe. Secondly they presented a set of graphic prints in blue, white and orange pull-overs, tops and dresses. Thirdly the runway was hit with tops and dresses in plaid print fabrics.

From the monochrome lush floral print to the burgundy and white floral print, this collection is all about having fun in the sun in floral and striped prints.

I love the collection and the floral dresses are totally cute. Check them out and let us know what you think.

Elikem And Pokello Hit The Runway At Glitz Fashion Week 2013

Big Brother-The Chase love birds Elikem the Tailor and Pokello queen of swag hit the runway yesterday Thursday November 7, during day one of the Glitz African Fashion Week.

Designs by Elikem was displayed by male models and Pokello also modeled in her lover boy's designs. 

The Glitz Africa Fashion Week (GAFW) 2013 kicked off last night at the Accra International Conference Centre.

This year marks the second edition of the event, and day 1 featured thirteen (13) fashion designers and over 70 international models on the runway show.

Designers like Poqua Poqu, She by Bena, PISTIS, Elikem Kumordzie, Ajepomaa, N’Kya Designs, Deborah Vanessa, Sarah Christian, Msimps, Koulture Apparel, Black Pepper, Modella B and Mai Atafo Insipred, all brought out their insightful creativity to bare.

Among the highlight for the first day was Sandra Ankobiah and Vimbi of BBA fame returned to the runway and Mai Atafo’s stage drama which left everyone’s mouth agape.

An impressive opening saw the organizers give in their all to make sure that the audience left with excitement in their heart; imprinting it in the minds of audience that creative, quality fashion has come to stay.

Among the audience that grace the event are Bee Arthur, Joselyn Dumas, and Makeba Boateng et al

The Glitz Africa Fashion Week (GAFW) is aimed at providing a platform for Africa’s fashion industry to showcase its talents, network, celebrate each other and expose them to uncharted market.
The day 1 of the event has undoubtedly give a glimpse of what the remaining two days hold for anticipating fashion lovers.

PHOTOS: Meet Roselyn Ashkar Ghana's Representative For “Africa’s Next Top Model”

Ghanaian Model Roselyn Ashkar is among the final twelve selected for the maiden edition of the “Africa’s Next Top Model” competition, which premieres live on DTSV on Sunday November 10. 

Ashkar will on Sunday be unveiled as Ghana’s representative. 

Peacefmonline.com went up close to find more information about our sole representative on this international fashion platform. 

Who is Roselyn Ashkar? 

She is a former beauty pageant contestant, she once took part in the 2010 Miss Malaika competition, and in 2012, presented some few episodes of the Miss Ghana diaries.

Miss Roselyn Ashkar aged 22 years started her journey within the media in 2009 as one of the top-listed models for a renowned modeling agency in Ghana called EXOPA Modeling Agency. 

Later in 2010, she made an appearance in the eighth edition of the popular reality television pageant Miss Malaika Ghana as a contestant. Although she became a finalist but did not win the title, her drive to achieve more did not end with her participation in the pageant. She used the platform wisely and went on to pursue further her modeling career.

As a model, Miss Ashkar has featured international runway shows modeling in clothes for/working with famous designers such as Thula Sindi, David Thale, Marianne Fassler and in countless TV Commercials and outdoor print for products and brands including Daviva Fabric, Sultana Rice, ATL Fabrics, Nallem Clothing, and a runway model for Vlisco Hollandaise as well as some high fashion photographers.

She also jointly owns an ushering company/agency called Exclusive Ushers Gh that provides ushers tailored for all types of events; corporate events, entertainments and activations etc.

Miss Ashkar is currently pursuing a degree in BA communications with just a few more months for completion with the passion, drive and training for Television and or Radio presenting. She worked briefly as a host of the television reality show in Ghana called the Miss Ghana 2012 Diaries. 

Roselyn is currently Ghana’s sole representative in the continental tv show “AFRICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL” one of the 12 finalist in the competition. The show is a franchise format of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, a reality television show created by American supermodel Tyra Banks. The show will be hosted by Nigerian supermodel, Oluchi. 

Set in Cape Town, South Africa, The show features 12 supermodel hopefuls from different parts of Africa as they strive to prove they have what it takes to make it in the cutthroat world of modeling and also competing to be Africa’s next top model. 

The show premieres on Sunday November 10, at 18:00 WAT, 19:00 CAT, 20:00 EAT ON DSTV CHANNELS (Africa Magic Ent, VuzuTV, Mzanzi Magic).
Follow the young, beautiful and vibrant model as she battles it out in the competition representing Ghana. 

Check out www.antmafrica .com for more.

Watch the “Africa’s Next Top Model” Trailer below:

Roselyn Ashkar Represents Ghana At Africa’s Next Top Model

Ghana’s Roselyn Ashkar is among the twelve selected finalists for the maiden edition of the Africa’s Next Top Model competition, which goes live this weekend. 

Ashkar will on Sunday be unveiled as Ghana’s representative.

A former beauty pageant contestant, she once took part in the 2010 Miss Malaika competition, and in 2012, presented some few episodes of the Miss Ghana diaries.

Kwaw Kese punches government over Guinea Fowl project in new single

Kwaw Kese has just released a hot single featuring the legend, Obrafour.Produced by Ball J., the song talks about corruption and other related issues.‘Obunsam’ talks about the attitude where people claim glory and blame the devil for their evil deeds

Kwaw Kese hit hard at the funds spent on the ‘GYEEDA Guinea Fowl’ project by saying, “memp3 nkwasia3m. 15 million wo Akonf3m, Sika no y3 di no nt3m, Ghanaman no ho aba as3m.”

The literal translation is: “I don’t want any foolishness. 15 million for guinea fowls, we spend money anyhow, and the Ghanaian is in trouble.”

With hard punch lines from Kwaw, a classic hook from Obrafour and an awesome instrumentation from Ball J, the song is set to rule Ghanaian airwaves for months to come.

Mina Evans-Anfom talks to GUBA

Mina Evans is a luxury fashion brand that combines Ankara fabrics with handpicked embellishments to create feminine unique pieces. Aside from being a luxury women’s wear brand, Mina Evans also boasts of a Men’s dress shirt range, which combines casual wear with a touch of afrocentricity.

The focus of this brand is to ensure that value is added to the client’s lifestyle by creating elegant and stylish pieces. It also aims to make luxury accessible to all, ensuring that luxury clothing is a part of daily life.

Mina Evans’s collections are built on imagination and prides itself on excellence- from the fabric, embellishment to the final design. This focus of providing the very best to clients has earned them a nomination for the Fashion Fusion of the Year award.

We speak to designer- Mina Evans-Anfom to find out more about her brand.

Tell us about the premise behind your business

Mina Evans is all about the modern African woman. I wanted to create a brand that offered pieces for every occasion of a woman’s life. We offer different options to African print whilst still identifying and promoting Africa.

How does it feel to be nominated for the Fashion Fusion award and what would winning mean to you?

It is really humbling to be nominated for the Fashion Fusion award. Winning would be confirmation that we are pleasing our clients in the UK and the diaspora and it is something I am very excited about.

What do you think about the GUBA Awards?

I think GUBA is a great event that honours the hard work Ghanaians have put into their respective businesses, and I commend the organisers for growing it to such a prestigious platform.

Where does your motivation come from?

I am always motivated by the eagerness of my clients. I want them to love their pieces and feel confident that they have a quality piece of clothing. I am particularly driven by different clients’ reactions to their orders; it pushes me to try to be better.

Do you have any plans of expanding your (fashion) business?

We have some plans for the next year, but they are still a work in progress.

Are you involved in any other projects?

We work on projects with Vlisco and currently working on a project with top Ghanaian stylists- House of Cramer.

What message would you give to aspiring and upcoming entrepreneurs?

Know your target market, work on the quality of your product and make sure you market yourself well.

Do you have anything else you would want to add?

I want to thank everyone who voted and suggested for us to be nominated. Mina Evans collections are working to leave their mark in the fashion industry and we look forward to see the progression of their brand. We encourage everyone to show them the support they deserve

Vote for Mina Evans for the Fashion Fusion award at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/fashion-fusion

Exposure or exploitation?

I must admit, the first time I saw African prints used in a high fashion store on 5th Ave and the price tag of the top was something beyond 200 US Dollars, I was offended.

“How dare they using African cloth, calling it a new trend and selling the designs for horrendous prices?” Was the first thought that crossed my mind.

Somehow, it felt wrong that the Western fashion industry was showcasing something that had been around for a long time as new and trendy.

When I told a group of Black Fashionista bloggers about my idea to create a blog on ‘African Prints in Fashion’; they responded with the same notion of“oh my, another person jumping on the African Print band wagon.”

So there seems to be the feeling that the continent is being exploited for its resources once again.

Let’s take a look at the phenomena from another angle. The fashion industry is giving African prints a new platform by showcasing the prints and cloth in their designs.

Thus, by creating a “new” trend, designers from the Continent that have been using African prints and cloth to create innovative and fashion forward designs for several years, get more visibility and can possibly benefit from the new hype.

Fashion Week Africa: Day 1 - Ghana’s Nana Brenu shines

Wednesday night, was a night of bliss and glamour as Africa’s biggest and talented names in fashion came to show off their skills at this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa in Pretoria, South Africa.

The four-day event, taking stage at the City Hall, Tshwane, Pretoria, is bringing together the best of African fashion on stage in series of impressive shows.

On Wednesday night – the first day, Samsung presented ‘Amaze Africa’, a unique showcase which brought together 14 leading fashion and accessory designers from across the continent.

The 14 designers, including Italy-based Ghanaian designer Nana Brenu, teamed up in pairs to display some exciting new designs to the delight of Africa.

Their designs ranged from classy, funky and urban trends with a unique blend of youthful colours. Nana Brenu teamed up with Ugenda/Kenyan designer Adele Dejak to present the ‘Coleoptera’ collection. Their presentation received massive acceptance from the audience.

Other collaborations on the night include ‘Herpetology’ by Laurence Airline (Ivory Coast) and Missibaba (South Africa), ‘Cycadales’ by Taibo Bacar (Mozambique) and Pichulik (South Africa), ‘Hymnoptera’ Loin Cloth and Ashes (Tanzania/South Africa) and Doreen Mashika (Tanzania), ‘Lepidoptera’ by Projecto Mental (Angola) and Rift Valley Leather (Kenya), ‘Avialae’ by Black Coffee (South Africa) and Albertus Swanepoel NY (South Africa/New York).

The night, however, was preceded by a private spring/summer collection show - dubbed From Behind The Veil – by South African to designer Gavin Rajah.

The collection - featuring 29 models - comprised of carefully designed and beautifully blended cloths of grey, black, and white colours set to spice any occasion.

The new collection, Gavin Rajah told Myjoyonline.com, was inspired by the strength of female characters that have ruled from behind veils in “Arthurian Legends from behind walls or towers during war.”

Daughters of Glorious Jesus launches new album

Daughters of Glorious Jesus, a Ghanaian gospel trio at the weekend launched its new album christened ‘Wo Nnim a, Ennye Yie’.

The album is the 11th of the group in their over 20 years of dedicated life of inspiring gospel music in the country and across the world.

The album has eight tracks including Yehowa, Maranatha, Wo Nnim a Ennye Yie, Aseda, Emmerane, Osoro Montie, Aseda Nnwom and Instrumentals Maranatha.

The new album is to create a platform for gospel music fans to enjoy thrilling soul-touching performances from the group.

The group in an interview with the SKALI MEDIA CONCEPT  said the strength of every venture is masterminded by the hands of God for success, hence the title of the song, which means without the presence of God nothing is possible.

They said it is their conviction that the song will touch the hearts of many souls for Christ and heal the sick as well.

“Our songs had over the years been instrumental in enriching Christianity and serves as praise and worship tools to the body Christ.”

Bishop Mathew Addae-Mensah, founder and head pastor of Gospel Light International Church, launching the album, said the group started in the early 1980s.

He said they became Daughters of Glorious Jesus in 1989, when one Reverend Akwasi Asare saw the great talent and potential in them and gave them all the needed support.

Bishop Addae-Mensah said through the exceptional support of Rev Asare, Daughters of Glorious Jesus recorded their first album in Europe in 1990 and won 30 awards.

mSimps Fashion Brand Launches Online Retail Shop

mSimps, one of Ghana’s trendiest and urbanized design brands, has outdoored an online retail shop, www.msimpsgh.com 

Mabel Simpson, Founder of mSimps said, the online shop will offer clients, both old and new based in Ghana and beyond a whole new shopping experience. 

Shoppers can sit in the comfort of their homes and offices and at the click of a button purchase an item and have it delivered at their doorstep. The shop also offers variety of payment options including Airtel Money, MTN Mobile Money, Western Union and MoneyGram. 

2checkout, another online payment option that supports PayPal, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover payments will be added in due course to allow customers to shop regardless of their geographical location and also give them the flexibility of choosing the payment method that is best for them.

According to Mabel Simpson, the online shop is just one of the many ways mSimps is trying to make their products easily accessible to clients and would be clients in and out of Accra especially since the traffic situation in the capital prevents people from coming out during the day. 

“It is also a way of satisfying our international clients who are ‘hungry’ for our products especially after our feature on BBC World News. This is to let our clients know that we have listened to their concerns and will always have their interest at heart” she said. 
The packaging options also allow shoppers to order a gift item for a loved one during any special occasion and have it delivered to them.
“We are excited about this and consumers should expect new product lines, promotions and other offers from time to time” Mabel Simpson said.

mSimps was founded in August 2010. It is a Ghanaian owned design house specializing in hand-made, customized accessories including Ladies hand bags, clutch purses, tote bags, laptop bags/sleeves, iPad/Tablet cases, hair and dress brooches, men’s slippers, loafers, wallets and belts. The mission of mSimps is to provide African, trendy, quality and affordable products in Africa and beyond. mSimps believes in elegance in simplicity. mSimps designs are inspired by African fashion and Ethnic prints especially its colours and patterns.

Mr President, Ghanaians Are Suffering – Actress Yvonne Nelson Tells Prez Mahama

Actress, Yvonne Nelson, has called on President John Mahama to take steps to improve the plight of “suffering” Ghanaians. 

She tweeted on Friday afternoon to the President’s verified twitter account, @JDMahama as follows: “@JDMahama Mr President. Ghanaians are suffering. The people of Ghana are SUFFERING. #fuel #electricity #water plsdosomething! Thank you”

She also wrote: ”God save us!!! Help our land”, she added.