2M VIEWS IN A MONTH ON YOUTUBE IS NOT A JOKE THING

Dancehall King Shatta Wale’s ‘My Level’ hit song got us wondered after the video hit 2million views within a month of release.The song has become so popular in Ghana that almost every party can never close without playing it back to back, it’s by far the most trended and popular song of the year.

The official video was posted on YouTube in December last year 2018, and in the space of a month after surfing through YouTube we saw the video hit 2million plus views unprecedented in the music industry.

The audio had reached 1 Million plus views already even before the official video was published, it tells you how good and popular the song is made of.

Unprecedented Crowd at Thanksgiving Concert

An unprecedented crowd attended the ‘Reign Thanksgiving Concert’ that was organized by Shatta Wale yesterday.

Although some technical hitches were encountered, it didn’t prevent the concert from coming on successfully.

Considering the crowd that he pulled, SM fans really have Shatta Wale at heart.

GLORIA PEPRAH SOARS HIGHER 'WISA Awards'

Sellout Magazine
5/10/18
By Padi Nartey

Twenty six outstanding female sports personalities were recognised and rewarded at the 2018 Women in Sports Association (WISA) Achievers Awards which took place at the multipurpose court of the Accra Sports Stadium, on 2nd October 2018, and most of the winners expressed surprise, shock, gratitude and satisfaction.

Gloria Peprah of GTV Sports + was one of the Awardees on the day.

Host of STUDIO 5 and HANGOUT on GTV Sports+ Gloria Peprah was honoured by the Women In Sports Association (WISA) together with other female sports personalities in Accra.

Ms. Gloria Peprah has carved a niche for herself as one of the finest women sports journalists in the country, both on radio and television. She has also covered several tournaments and continue to be an inspiration to young women in sports journalism.

A Broadcast Journalist who is very determined to succeed by dint of hardwork. Funny, witty and a very good communicator. Her trademark laughter which most people know her for on Hangout is out of these world.As a child Gloria has always wanted to become a broadcaster and an actress, with determination, here is she today blowing the minds of us all on Television.

Gloria is also a voice over artist for lots of brands in the country ie. MTN, Vodafone etc. She has been in Broadcasting since 1999 till date and she is still soaring higher. She started her basic education at De-Youngsters international and currently holds a degree from Swiss Management Centre.

In other news, Gloria Peprah has been nominated in Ghana Outstanding Woman Awards.(Sports).

Organisers of the 2018 Ghana Outstanding Women Awards (GOWA) have unveiled a short-list of prominent women vying for various accolades in the maiden awards of the ceremony slated for November 30, 2018, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.The awards, would confer honours on Ghanaian women, who have impacted the growth of the country in areas, such as politics, health, education, sports and showbiz.

 

GOLDSTAR AIR TO SERVICE 12 DESTINATIONS

SELLOUT MAGAZINE

20-9-18

Management of Goldstar Air, a wholly-owned Ghanaian airline yet to begin operations, is counting on the values of top quality, short turnaround time, highly competitive prices, and excellent customer service shared between the airline and its strategic partners to provide trend-setting services in the aviation industry.”

The company, expected to ply international routes, projects to initially fly to twelve destinations worldwide from Accra, which includes London, Dubai, Guangzhou, Baltimore Washington International, Providence International, Lagos, Abidjan, Monrovia, Freetown, Banjul, Conakry and Dakar.

Goldstar Air recently signed an agreement for strategic partnership to use Ethiopian’s Maintenance Repair Organization MRO and hopes to leverage on Ethiopia’s 1,800 fully qualified technical staff and state of the art maintenance hangar and paint hangar facility certified by competent regulatory bodies like Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ETCAA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

“Our intention as Ghanaians is to build a state of the art and trend-setting aviation industry in terms of safety, quality, reliability, punctuality, efficiency and costs,” the Goldstar Air CEO Mr Bannerman revealed.

He said the airline will be sending personnel of the company, who are retired young Airforce engineers and pilots for type rating in Ethiopia on Boeing aircrafts soon.

“The engineers will be back and work as assistants while the pilots will come as first officers, till they all gain more experience on the Boeing aircraft, which will make them captains on their own.”

Mr Bannerman said preparations are far advanced for Goldstar Air aircrafts to be flown to the Ethiopian MRO for final servicing and paint works.

GOLDSTAR AIR PLANES TO BEAR PRESIDENTS NAMES

SELLOUT MAGAZINE

20 -9-18

Goldstar Air, a private and wholly owned Ghanaian airline, says it has written to the Safety Department of the Ghana Civil Aviation (GCAA), asking for a date for the inspection of their first five Boeing aircraft.

After the inspection and approval by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority of the aircrafts, they will be sent to the Ethiopian Airlines Maintenance Repair Organization for final paint work.

This would be followed by naming of the aircrafts after all the presidents of Ghana since the inception of the Fourth Republic.

Mr Eric Bannerman, the Executive Chairman, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Accra said the naming will take the following method: 9G-AKUFO-ADDO, 9G-JOHN MAHAMA, 9G-ATTA MILLS, 9G-JOHN KUFFOUR and 9G-JERRY RAWLINGS in that order.

“Aside having their names embossed on the Boeing aircrafts which concludes the first phase of having the names printed on the aircrafts, the company also plans to include the name of the former Secretary General of the United Nations Kofi Annan,  and other former Presidents on the next fleets of aircrafts which the company is finalizing terms with the owners,” Mr Bannerman added.

The company, according to the Executive Chairman would soon send letters to the offices of the current and all former Presidents and the former United Nations Secretary General for their permission and approval.

“Having their names printed on the aircrafts will open up the frontiers of the country’s tourism sector, making Ghana the investment destination in Africa,” Mr Bannerman said, adding that “the names and pictures of our current and former presidents embossed on the aircrafts ties in with the core morals of the company.

“A nation that honours its living heroes and heroines is worth dying for. Therefore, the company considers fit to honor our current president and his predecessors.

Goldstar Air is a wholly owned Ghanaian Airline based in Accra, Ghana, ambitious, and strategically positioned to provide scheduled and non-scheduled passenger air service to USA, Europe, Asia, Middle East and West Africa.

Twelve airports-Baltimore, Rhode Islands. London, Dubai, Guangzhou, Lagos, Monrovia, Freetown, Abidjan, Dakar, Conakry and Banjul- have been selected as n originating airports from Accra, Ghana.

Mr Bannerman announced that Goldstar Air plans to inject a rapid growth to the West African tourism market which is currently under-serviced.

“As a Ghanaian registered Company, we plan to utilize the country’s status as the “Gateway to West Africa” to develop the West Africa market by introducing scheduled flights from all the ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) countries through Accra (Hub) to North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia,” the Executive Chairman said.

He added that the airline will institute the characteristics of low-cost carriers packages and tours operations methodology which has to date been successful in Ghana, North America and Europe.

Although periodically there are isolated disturbances in some neighboring West African countries, Ghana offers a stable political and economic environment. From an investment perspective therefore, Ghana offers potential investors a low-risk and attractive value preposition.

Goldstar Air has procured the services of top management personnel who have many years of experience in Management, Technical, Marketing, Customer Service and Aviation Regulatory Affairs.The stated goal of the Goldstar Air management team is to provide an amazing customer experience through the provision of the best service at reasonable cost for our passengers and other clients.

The airline estimates to create a minimum of five thousand direct and indirect jobs in Ghana.

Some of the jobs which the youth will benefit are Pilots, Ground Service Crew, Service person in maintenance, Cabin crew, Counter Agents, Travel Agents, tour operators, country and station managers.

Others are   accountants, flight dispatch, Drivers, Marketing Personnel, Air Marshalls, Cargo Agents, Catering Services, Hotel Accommodations, and Fuel Suppliers.ers.

-GNA

OUR PASTOR WAS MISLED (ICGC) LEADERSHIP

Sellout Magazine
12-8-18

The leadership and membership of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) has pledged its total support and loyalty to their founder Dr Mensa Otabil, who has been widely discussed in the media in the past week as far as events that led to the collapse of Capital Bank, which he chaired, is concerned.“Throughout this period, you have demonstrated integrity at its highest level before us. Many of us have built our Christian character around the values you continue to exhibit.

The transparency with which you have led this church continues to motivate us to do same when it comes to matters of integrity. At a time like this, we affirm our loyalty to you and celebrate you as the embodiment of Christian character”, the ICGC leadership said in a statement.Meanwhile founding President of think tank IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has said, “I am tempted to believe that Pastor Otabil was misled by his CEO,” in relation to the bank’s misapplication of GHS610 million liquidity support given to it bank by the central bank.Instead of using the money to restore Capital Bank to its knees, the management, with the approval of the International Central Gospel Church founder, diverted the money for other uses, leading to the eventual collapse of the local bank in August 2017.The monies were moved by a member of the Board, Ato Essien into companies believed to be owned by him and others, on the Board.

Some of that money was reportedly presented as capital to secure a licence for another now-defunct bank, Sovereign Bank.Among the flagged transactions were GHS 27.5 million used for business promotion which was handled by a board member; transfers to IFS amounting to GHS 23.9 million; transfers to Nordea Capital amounting to GHS 65 million, and transfers to Alltime Capital amounting to GHS 130 million.Commenting on the development, Mr Cudjoe said: “It does seem Pastor [Otabil] didn’t quite possess the financial ‘spirit’ and eye to detect that the financial engineering his CEO engaged in was beyond normal limits of risk.In Mr Cudjoe’s view, “There is no evidence that the board-chair pastor actively colluded with his CEO to embezzle GHS 610m, so, we cannot accuse him of wrongdoing”.He emphasized, however, that: “…As board chairman he [Pastor Otabil] must now take ultimate responsibility and ensure that we redeem the GHS 610m by not only selling assets of his CEO and others but also some of his own, to make up” to the loss.

THE MATTER CHOP HOT FOR 'JUBILEE' HOUSE

Sellout Magazine
9-8-18

This is not the best time to be a minister of state in Ghana. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is about to name the men and women who will make it to the second half of his four-year mandate. Uneasiness among the ministers of state is heightened. Stomachs are churning. Hearts are pounding. And some faces are contorted in distaste.The list is yet to be officially made public. But sources in government say the list is almost complete. And with the firing of Boakye Agyarko from the Energy Ministry, it appears there is nobody who is indispensable in Nana Akufo-Addo’s government.Some will not make it the second half of Nana’s presidency, according to sources. Almighty Alan Kyeremanteng is been moved to health Ministry.The Minister of Gender and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba, according to sources will be dropped.The Minister for Aviation, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, is said to be moving to the Ministry of Sanitation. It is not clear where the current Sanitation Minister, Joseph Kofi Addah, will go.The Information Minister, Dr. Abdul Mustapha-Hamid, will head for the Ministry of Zongo and Inner City Development. The fate of the current occupant of that ministry, Boniface Abubakar Sadique, is yet to be announced.Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, one of the three deputy ministers of information, is likely to be named as the substantive minister for information following the movement of Dr. Mustapha-Hamid.Highly placed sources in government say the health ministry is likely to be affected.For those who have criticised the number of ministers and hoped President Akufo-Addo would use this reshuffle to prune the number, they will be disappointed. Some sources have told Manasseh Azure Awuni that the number of ministers will not be reduced. Number will remain 110.The sources further said the reshuffle will not be wide spread.

REV. OBOFOUR REVEALS SOURCE OF HIS MONEY AND LUXURIOUS CARS

Sellout Magazine
8-8-18
After dashing out brand new cars to some hardworking Church members, Rev Obofuor revealed the secret behind his success and how he makes money to buy all the expensive Cars and Houses.

The Kumasi based Pastor says he owns over 14 companies and added that he was a businessman before God Called him to do His work.“I have over 14 to 15 serious Companies, I’m not joking, I don’t make my money from Church.”- Rev Obofuor said this after giving a brand new car to Anti Bee of Efiewura Fame.

Background

Bishop Obinim during a recent church service ”surprisingly” advised People especially Pastors who show off their new cars and added that he is in no competition with no one. After watching the Video you will notice that Bishop Obinim Subliminally shaded Rev Obofour with his words.

According to Bishop Obinim, Dr Kwame Osei Despite, Nana Appiah Mensah CEO of Zylofon Media are the people to show off their Cars because they are SUPER Rich.

“Nana Appiah Mensah and Despite will laugh at you when they see you brag about a Car they can easily buy and in fact 10 of them ” – Obinim

But it looks like there is a fierce competitor gunning for Obinim's unofficial title of being the most controversial pastor in Ghana in recent memory.That person is no other than, Reverend Obofour (Asanteman Bofour) whose behaviour lately brings up controversies Obinim himself would envy.

In May, Reverend Obofour was widely reported to have claimed that he was the only 'true' archangel of God in Ghana and that is whats causing all the friction i guess.

He also gave analysis of how to be prosperous as a Pastor. It is always the best to give back to those who u suffered with and mnot to be pomperous over them.

SHATTA WALE TAKE UP A LEADING ROLE IN YOUTH AGENDA

Sellout Magazine
8-8-18
King of African Dance-hall and currently the biggest Ghanaian musician, Shatta Wale, has expressed his readiness to partner with all relevant stakeholders and agencies to work on initiatives aimed at empowering the Ghanaian youth.

He
disclosed this when he met with the Managing Director of Accra based Citi FM and Citi TV, Mr. Samuel Attah-Mensah who also doubles as the Chief Executive Officer for the Coastal Development Authority.

“My focus has been the youth and as a young person myself I have been very concerned about how the Ghanaian youth can scale into the next level. Majority of my following are within the youth bracket and it will be great to find alternative ways of making a meaningful contribution in their lives”, he said.

The “Gringo” hit maker hinted that he his team has been in discussion with key stakeholders and everyone that matters with regards the possibility of creating avenues for capacity building and skills development programmes for the youth across the country.

On his part, Mr. Samuel Attah-Mensah lauded Shatta Wale for the initiative and assured the musician of his outfit’s unconditional for him at all times. He also urged him to champion the agenda to position the creative arts sector with emphasis on music as a contributor to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product.

Ahead of the much anticipated release of his Reign album scheduled for Saturday 13th October 2018 at the fantasy Dome at the Ghana International Trade Fair Centre, Shatta Wale is currently embarking on a media tour to promote the album.

Source: Fosu Ebenezer

 #TheReignAlbum

12 Fraud boys hit Gh¢326 Million but Arrested by CID

 Sellout Magazine
8/6/18

The Ghana Criminal Investigation Department has arrested all but one 12 boys who went to Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) branches across the National Capital to withdraw money collectively amounting to GHS326 Million.

The fraud boys (Sakawa) who comprised of Ghanaians and Nigerians were arrested by the CID through an ambushed operation when they went to withdraw the money which has safely landed into their various accounts from abroad.

From what Ghpage.com has gathered so far, the boys [Name Withheld] received the money, GHS326 Million, from abroad but we can’t confirm from whom exactly and for what purpose.

According to the Bank, the fraudsters hacked into the Bank system, opened multiple accounts and transferred the huge GHS326 Million in small amounts into the accounts for multiple withdrawals.

Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) officials luckily found out and alerted the Criminal Investigation Department who ambushed and arrested the fraudsters one after the other as they go to the bank to withdraw the money.

But before the Bank took notice of the suspicious activities, an amount of GHS1 Million had already been withdrawn from the Bank in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at the Automated Teller Machines (ATM) using internationally accepted credit cards.

Out of the 12 fraudsters, 11 were busted by the CID. They have already been processed for court and are set to reappear at the court on 9th August 2018.

REV. OBOFOUR RELEASES NEW 2018 ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM TODAY

Asanteman Bofuor, the Founder and General Overseer of Anointed Palace Chapel has released 2018 edition of Rolls Royce Phantom after giving the Rolls Royce Ghost he recently bought to his wife.

At the naming ceremony of his newly born son, Reverend Bofuor lavishly dashed 15 luxurious cars to people who have been a blessing to him. He gave Badu Kobi a Jaguar, Auntie Bee of Efiewura fame a Highlander Elantra, A Chrysler for pastor Kennedy and others.

At the naming ceremony, he also gave the Rolls Royce Ghost he recently bought to his wife and promised to launch a Rolls Royce Phantom soon. Well, he has honored that promise.

Just yesterday, 5th August 2018, a day after he made the promise, Reverend Obofuor also known as Asanteman Bofuor launched the Rolls Royce Phantom.

The Phantom which cost not less than GH¢2 Million (That is not less than 20 billion old cedis) is white in color and it has been customized “Obofuor 1”.

Obofuor has replied critics who have been wondering his source of wealth. According to the Kumasi based man of God, just the “Abayiefour Nkuu” he sells at his church can buy 20 cars monthly.

The Abayiefour Nkuu is a cream which protects a person from witches and wizards attacks. It also has other benefits like helping a person prosper.
Obofuor explained that God gave him the knowledge and skills and he has fashioned it into a cream which is fetching him money so people should stop questioning his source of wealth.

Zylofon Media Staffs dead in Tamale

Information reaching us has it that some fans of Musician Fancy Gadam and staff of Zylofon Cash numbering six (6) has been feared dead at Mile 9, a suburb of the Sagnarigu Municipality near Bawa Barracks.The victims were returning from Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region where they went to bring Patoranking who is billed to perform alongside Fancy Gadam at a concert on 30th June at Tamale.The information further revealed the cause of accident being the victim’s vehicle crushing with an articulator track that was heading towards Bolgatanga from Tamale.The mortal remains of the two staff of Zylofon and four motor riders who met their untimely death has been deposited at the Tamale Teaching hospital while others who sustained different degrees of injuries are being treated.

NADIA BUARI 'SHOCKS' GHANAIANS

Actress Nadia Buari has revealed that not only has she been with the father of her daughters for a decade, but she also has four children, all girls, and that the last one was born in January 2018.

In a post on Instagram on Sunday wishing the father of her girls happy Father’s Day, she said she gave birth to the twins in 2015 and in February 2017 gave birth to the third girl followed by the fourth baby girl in January 2018.In 2015, when the twins were born, public interest heightened with many wanting to know the father but the actress kept his identity away from the public.Talking about him publicly for the first time, Nadia Buari also shared a one-minute video of the family with a letter to the love of her life and in the letter, she disclosed for the first time that she has four kids with him.Below is what Nadia posted on instagram"My dearest... Here comes one of those moments when I find myself reminiscing about the richest and most congenial memories of the past decade of our relationship."Along this journey came the season of February 2015 when we welcomed our gorgeous set of twin girls.Then, In February 2017 we were blessed with another beautiful girl.And then, In January 2018, we were blessed again with our adorable munchkin who made the Grand Entry into this world. Honey, from the moment I saw your merry eyes - you have always had an air of geniality which you’ve never lost.This special day affords me the opportunity to express my heartfelt appreciation for the remarkable man you are, the amazing guide you represent, the selflessness you exhibit beyond measure, and the perfect father you are to our children. I want you to know that, as I love and appreciate you, so I esteem every moment of our journey for the past 10 years.My prayer to God today is that He blesses us with many, many more of these decades and continue to keep us worthy. Happy Father’s Day baby!With all my love,Nadia!