FRANK AHOBAH IS PRESIDENT-ELECT FOR DUC-SRC 2019/2020.

President-Elect Frank Ahobah

Frank Ahobah stood unopposed for the SRC elections which was held yesterday Friday, April 26 to become the President-elect of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of Dominion University College.

He polled 162 of the total 194 registered voters which represents 96.43% to become the winner of the Presidential Elections.

Keenly contested was the position of the Financial Secretary which has Stanley Shiamatey and Richard Odoom battling it out to win the position.

Out of a 165 votes cast, Richard Odoom polled less of 37 votes (22.42%) whilst Stanley Shiamatey won by a larger of 128 votes (77.58%)

Fadekemi Mariam Okeniyi also polled 95.76 of the total valid votes cast to become General Secretary Elect, Jessica Okine polled 96.95 of the total valid votes cast making her Gender/Womens Commissioner elect for DUC-SRC whilst Michael Ati, who was the only person who stood for the position of Public Relations Officer, set a record of polling 100% at the polls yesterday.

Frank Ahobah came into the elections amidst controversies of his resignation from the outgoing SRC and alot of other challenges.

Frank Ahobah will be the students’ representative on the University Council.

Speaking to Joseph Antwi Obeng, the Electoral Commissioner of the school, he commended the Dean of Students for his support throughout the electoral process, the vetting committee as well, the Aspirants for showing concern as and when it mattered. He went ahead to address the issue of people who were unable to vote through the online medium and said a lot of education will be done next year. But it’s been good and very transparent although a bit challenging because of the new model (eVoting) being used.

©Obeng, The Leverage, 2019

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DOMINION UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SRC ELECTIONS SLATED FOR APRIL 26th, 2019.

The Electoral Commission of Dominion University College (DUC) must be hugely commended for its extreme effort in successfully planning the Elections slated for Friday, April 26th, 2019 from the hours of 9am – 6pm when voting officially comes to an end. Through thick and thin in assessing funds for the forthcoming elections, every activity has been dealt with successfully .ie. Sale of Nomination Forms, The Vetting Process, etc.

The Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Mr. Joseph Antwi Obeng said the Elections this time around will be done through an eVoting medium developed by an award winning software developer and engineer.

According to him a lot has gone into using this medium with respect to it’s use and all other things that will help have a smooth and transparent election.

He went on to further say that activation of Voter ID’s is ongoing at the eLibrary and that all students should pass by for their activation.

He encouraged students to take advantage of how easy the Electoral Commission has made this election and that their vote is their power.

©Obeng, The Leverage, 2019.

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Dominion University College Electoral Commission opens nominations for SRC Elections.

The Electoral Commission of Dominion University College, Ghana has today opened nominations for its Student Representative Council Elections.

The nomination of the aspirants was opened in the early hours of today the 21st of March, 2019 and it is expected to end on Monday the 1st of April, 2019.

Explaining the process of the nominations, the EC Chairperson Joseph Antwi Obeng, said the nomination for each candidate shall be witnessed by the signature of two Parliamentarians, as proposer and seconder and supported by a Senior Lecturer in the school.

The statement by the EC Chair also said the nomination form shall be endorsed with the candidate’s consent.

“The candidate shall, at the time of submitting the nomination, provide the Returning Officer with two copies of a recent post card size photograph taken against a background, adding that the photograph should reveal the full face and ears of the candidate”, it added.

This years election is however a new module (eVoting) to tackle the matters of over-voting, and the likes.

There will be registration of Electoral ID Cards for all registered students of Dominion University College.

Students should however take notes of Dates for the various electoral procedures.

Cost for Nomination Forms are as follows:

Presidential – GHS 250.00

General Secretary – GHS 150.00

Women’s Commissioner – GHS 150.00

Organizing Secretary – GHS 150.00

Financial Secretary – GHS 150.00

Local NUGS President – GHS 150.00

The Dawn of TESCON & TEIN in Dominion University College: The Pros and Cons.

Political parties perform an important task in government. They bring people together to achieve control of the government, develop policies favorable to their interests or the groups that support them, and organize and persuade voters to elect their candidates to office.

From the little research done, students wish the activities of TEIN and TESCON are healthy for our democracy provided they play within the rules.

Student activism is a platform that has groomed politicians some of which we admire till date. Kwame Nkrumah remains the idol of many. After leading the West African Students Union, he matured to break the chains of colonial rule in Ghana and spearheaded the dream of total liberation of Africa. Student movements at some point in our political history fought to restore constitutional rule; notably during the regime of the National Liberation Council (NLC) giving way to Dr. Busia’s Progress Party.

The concern of NCCE should rather be aimed at regulating the conduct of these groups and not their outright abolishment as intended by the latter.

However, student activism is quite costly. The time to fight for a course other than concentrating on your academics might push many away. The fear of rustication for stepping on the ground toes of the “big men” is inevitable but the big men might also have infiltrated the student front already. TESCON and TEIN have become leaders in the political discourse among the youth but their views are evidently polarized to favor their mother-parties. Have all these factors contributed to the silence of a vibrant student front?

Although student movements have been characterized by violent protests and destruction in the past, it is important that the voice of the youth is peacefully heard once again making constructive contributions to the political discourse. The year has just begun. We wait to see what our future leaders have for Ghana.

DUCs “SECRET” SOCIETIES.

Did you know of the Dominion University College groups and Societies?

What are university societies?

A student society, student association, university society or student organization is a society or an organization, operated by students at a university or a college institution, whose membership typically consists only of students or alumni.

I’m reliably informed on receiving my admission form that DUC has four groups/societies namely: Nkrumah Society, Bishop Society, Christ Society & Nelson Mandela Society.

I can bet with all of the coins I have that over 90% of students of DUC don’t know of such societies and the benefits of joining or participating in these campus societies and groups which are meant to be an extra learning ground for students of the university.

Since I’m informed and always looking for the best for our school, here are a few benefits we can gain from partaking in these societies and helping project the visions of which they come with:

Increased Social Opportunities

A club/society gives you an entirely separate group, in which you already have a common interest.

Coupled with the fact most clubs meet at least once a week and hold a number of social events, it is a place designed to make new friends, learn and create connections to affect positively all members belonging to the society.

There really is no better way of becoming immersed in university life than becoming a member of the great number of clubs/societies available on campus. With the added bonus of the experience university clubs and societies will have for your CV, you are likely to gather interest from potential employers across all industries and sectors. It all congregates and complements that drive to secure an internship, as well as a job.

Stress Reduction

We all know the saying – “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”, well it’s true. Do you want to spend the next 3, 2, 1 year(s) getting stressed about studying, exams and deadlines? Having a hobby helps you to take time out from your study schedule and think about something else. Sometimes coming away from your studies for a period of time is exactly what you need to feel fresh enough to hit the books again.

Friends

It’s safe to say that you will find interesting, like-minded people at societies, whom you might not have come across otherwise. Get involved in helping to organise the social events for the club and you will soon become a familiar face.

Confidence

For a lot of people, confidence is something to be earned and worked on. Joining a club will help you develop your confidence and give you great interpersonal skills for use in all arears of your life.

Passion

A lot of people don’t know what they are passionate about it – but without trying out new skills how will you ever know? It’s ok not to love everything you have signed up for, but by signing up in the first place you are taking your first steps towards finding your passion.

Fitness

It goes without saying that if you join an active club, you are much more likely to incorporate an active lifestyle into your time at uni. Find out about running, climbing, sailing, circus, swimming, scuba diving – whatever floats your boat!

Skills

Learning new skills has a whole host of benefits; improves concentration, makes you happier, keeps your brain sharp and gives you something cool to talk about. Who knows, these new skills may end up being a huge part of your life one day.

Trust me, the most important thing is to enjoy yourself! With all that hard work you’re doing, you deserve some down time. Societies such as the ones which undergo trips, etc offer you a chance to relax and have fun with fellow students.

If DUC can fix the issue of these unknown societies, I’m sure the University environment will be a much more better place to be as students of the school.

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Why the color “Green” is so commonly used in hospitals?

I always wondered that why color green is used in hospitals not red or blue. All things in operation theaters even the dress which doctors used to wear during operation are also green. One day I finally decided to gather information about the psychology of green color and its history, how it became the identity of hospitals.

Psychology of green:  Green is the color of nature.Plenty of things in this world contains green in it. It not only symbolizes growth but also connected to life and peace.It is the complimentary color of red. It gives pleasant effect to eyes and mind, reduces eye fatigue also. Green is the color of balance, as it is found in the middle of the spectrum.

Green in hospitals:

Green color also well connected with medical accessories. Green first used in a San Francisco hospital in 1914. An American surgeon firstly used spinach green color for the hospital environment. He created green operating theater with green walls and floors. He selected spinach green environment as it is opposite of hemoglobin red. According to him, his eyes can examine more properly the details and texture of wound which he is treating under green environment. After him, many other surgeons followed his idea.

It was believed that with the help of color therapy, green became the part of hospital culture.In 1930, a hospital decorator and architect William Ludlow used green color and symbolize it with recovery and growth. He said that: “White is negative; the convalescent needs the therapeutic reaction of the positive colors that nature has spread so lavishly for her children… Our eyes were made to find rest and contentment in soft greens, pale blues, an occasional touch of red, but above all, the glorious golden yellow of the sunshine.”

Why not white or red?

• Red cannot be used because the color of blood is also red, it will be difficult for doctors to operate and examine if the whole environment of hospital become red. In order to distinguish between the colors, green was given preference over red. Red is a dark color, it is the color of danger and hotness. This cannot influence the eyes of patient and it may create the feeling of fear in him.

• If we talk about white color, it also doesn’t go well with the hospital environment. The combination of bright lights in Operation Theater and all stuff may confuse the surgeon and can divert his attention. Blood is also prominent in the white dress which may frighten the patient.

• After all, this what I conclude is that GREEN suits the hospital stuff precisely. It is the color of herbs which are used in many medicines, also symbolizes nature and relax our mind. It gives refreshing look to the patient eyes.

Full List of Nominees, Radio & Televison Personality Awards 2018

This years Radio and Television Personality Awards promises to be a great one as the nominees for the various categories for the year under review have done incredibly well with their professions.

Below is the Full List of Nominees for the RTP Awards 2018:

RTP PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

NANA ABA ANAMOAH – GHONE TV

STACY AMOATENG – PLATINUM NETWORK

NANA YAW SARFO – VISION 1 FM

PATRICK OSEI AGYEMAN (SONGO) – ADOM TV

BERNARD AVLE – CITI FM

MEDIA GROUP OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

MULTIMEDIA GROUP

DESPITE MEDIA GROUP

ANGEL MEDIA GROUP

EIB NETWORK

MEDIA GENERAL GROUP

RTP HONORARIES OF THE YEAR 2018

1 DR. OFORI SARPONG – OWNER OF OKAY FM AND UTV

MR. FRANCIS KWABENA POKU (AFRO) – OWNER OF HOT FM (ACCRA) AND FOX FM (KUMASI)

RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

ADOM FM

PEACE FM

STARR FM

CITI FM

ANGEL FM (ASHANTI REGION)

JOY FM

RADIO PROGRAM OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

SUPER MORNING SHOW – JOY FM

STARR CHART – STARR FM

ANGEL SPORTS – ANGEL FM (ASHANTI REGION)

GHANA BEYE YIE – VISION 1 FM

STARR DRIVE – STARR FM

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY GREATER ACCRA REGION 2017-2018

FRANCIS ABBAN – STARR FM

AGYEMANG PREMPEH – POWER FM

BERNARD AVLE – CITI FM

AFIA POKUAA – ADOM FM

NANA YAW SARFO – VISION 1 FM

KWAME NKRUMAH TIKESIE — OKAY FM

WINSTON AMOAH – 3FM

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY ASHANTI REGION 2017-2018

BRIGHT KANKAM BOADU – NHYIRA FM

OMANHENE BOAKYIE – KESSBEN FM

KWAME TANKO – ANGEL FM

IKE DE UNPREDICTABLE– ABUSUA FM

MICHAEL DARKO (SUMMER) – ANGEL FM

EBENEZER NANA YAW DONKOR (NYDJ) – YFM (KUMASI)

JOE LAKAR – KESSBEN FM

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY EASTERN REGION 2017-2018

KWAKU DAWURO – KINGDOM FM

LONDONA NIE – KINGDOM FM

EUGUNE AKOTO BAMFO – AGOO FM

DR PREKESE – BRYT FM

JUSTINA – OBOUBA FM

PAPA ATTITUDE – RITE FM

CELESTINE – RITE FM

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY NORTHERN SECTOR OF GHANA 2017-2018

KWESI GYESI – FILLA FM

YARO ISHMAIL – MIGHT FM

SEY MUBARRAK – ANGEL FM

DAKURA ALASKA – PUPELI FM // AZIZ IBRAHIM – A1 RADIO

ASPERILLA FOSTINO – SUNGMAALE FM

ANAAKAA WARRIS – RADIO PROGRESS

AZIZ IBRAHIM – A1 RADIO

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY CENTRAL REGION 2017-2018

ADU GYAMFI MARFO – OSAGYEFO FM

KWAME DAPAA ASARE – OKOKROKO FM

NAK ABRANTSE-KWANTENPON – RICH FM

SIR WALKER – NKWA FM

CONSCIOUS QUEEN– PINK FM

QUEEN MABEL – CAPE FM

NANA SANKAH – EAGLE FM

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY VOLTA REGION 2017-2018

BELINDA BREDZEI – KUUL FM

EBEN DEGON – KUUL FM

KOFI AWOONOR – LORLORNYO FM

BRIGHT ELLIS – GLOBAL FM

FRANK FOLEY – HERITAGE FM

ISRAEL ABOTSIVIA – KEKELI RADIO

KWABENA NTOW – BEYOND FM

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY WESTERN REGION 2017-2018

KOJO BRUCE– SKYY POWER FM

KWAME BOAKYI – KYZZ FM

PAA KWESI SIMPSON – CONNECT FM

YOOFI EYESON – SPICE FM

ROSLYN GYANE – EMPIRE FM

MAAME ESI SENUA – RADIO MAX

KWAME BOAKYI – KYZZ FM

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY BRONG AHAFO REGION 2017-2018

DJ QUEST – ARK FM

IKE FRIMPONG – SKY FM

ALHAJI ALHASSAN YAHAYA– ARK FM

NANA YAW NKETIAH – GIFT FM

COLINS APRAKU (ALUTA) – MOONLIGHT FM

AKOSUA AFRIYIE – ARK FM

AUDREY AKOSUA TINDANA – ANGEL FM

RADIO MORNING SHOW HOST OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

FRANCIS ABBAN – STARR FM

BERNARD AVLE – CITI FM

ANDY DOSTY – HITZ FM

DANIEL DADZIE – JOY FM

EKOUBA GYASI – ATINKA FM

KWASI ABOAGYIE – NEAT FM

RADIO MORNING SHOW OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

KOKROKOO – PEACE FM

DWASO NSEM – ADOM FM

MORNING STARR – STAR FM

CITI BREAKFAST SHOW – CITI FM

SUPER MORNING SHOW – JOY FM

DAYBREAK HITZ – HITZ FM

SPORTS SHOW HOST OF THE YEAR 2017–2018

NANA DARKWA GYASI – RADIO GOLD

DAN KWAKU YEBOAH – PEACE FM

BENEDICT OWUSU – JOY FM

MICHAEL DARKO (SUMMER) – ANGEL FM (ASHANTI REGION)

BRIGHT KANKAM BOADU – NHYIRA FM (ASHANTI REGION)

GEORGE ADDO JUNIOR – JOY FM/HITZ FM

RADIO SPORTS PROGRAM OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

STARR SPORTS – STARR FM

ANGEL SPORTS – ANGEL FM (ASHANTI REGION)

PEACE POWER SPORTS – PEACE FM

ASEMPA SPORTS – ASEMPA FM

NHYIRA SPORTS – NHYIRA FM (ASHANTI REGION)

POWER SPORTS – POWER FM

RADIO NEWSCASTER OF THE YEAR (LOCAL LANGUAGE) 2017-2018

BONOHENE BAFFOUR AWUAH – KASAPA FM

AFIA POKUAA– ADOM FM

OHENE NANA KWAME AMOH – PEACE FM

KWADWO DICKSON – PEACE FM

AKOSUA AGO ABOAGYIE – PEACE FM

KOFI ADOMA NWANWANI – ADOM FM

RADIO NEWSCASTER OF THE YEAR (ENGLISH LANGUAGE) 2017-2018

NAA DEDEI TETTEH – STARR FM

BERNICE ABU BAIDDOO — JOY FM

EMEFA APAWU – JOY FM

ATIEWIN MBILLAH-LAWSON – STARR FM

KWAKU OBENG AGYEI – STARR FM

EVANS MENSAH – JOY FM

RADIO NEWS PROGRAM OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

MIDDAY NEWS ON PEACE – PEACE FM

EYE WITNESS NEWS – CITI FM

STARR NEWS TODAY – STARR FM

TOP STORY – JOY FM

KASIEBO IS TASTY – ADOM FM

NEWS WIRE – RADIO XYZ

RADIO LATE AFTERNOON SHOW HOST OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

AGYEMANG PREMPEH – POWER FM

GIOVANNI CALEB – STARR FM

BLAKK RASTA – ZYLOFON FM

ANTOINE MENSAH – LIVE FM

ABEIKU SANTANA – OKAY FM

MICKY DARLING – PEACE FM

RADIO ENTERTAINMENT TALK SHOW HOST 2017-2018

KWASI ABOAGYE – PEACE FM

AUSTIN WOOD – ABUSUA FM

AGYEMANG PREMPEH – POWER FM

KWAME ADJETIA (AK) — NEAT FM

CHRISTIAN AGYEI FRIMPONG – ONUA FM

SAMMY FLEX – ZYLOFON FM

RADIO DJ OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

DJ CHAKKA – POWER FM

DJ VYRUSKI – STARR FM

DJ MIC SMITH – YFM

DJ SLIM – YFM (ASHANTI REGION)

MR. KAXTRO – ULTIMATE FM

VISION DJ – YFM

RADIO FEMALE PRESENTER OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

MIRIAM OSEI AGYEMANG – 3FM

2. AKUMAA MAMA ZIMBI – ADOM FM

AFIA POKUAA – ADOM FM

JOSELYN DUMAS – JOY FM

OHEMAA KENTE – ANGEL FM (ASHANTI REGION)

AKOSUA AGOR ABOAGYE – PEACE FM/OKAY FM

RADIO DEV’T SHOW HOST OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

JOHNNIE HUGHES – 3FM

NYANSA BOAKWAH – HAPPY FM

NANA YAA KONADU – PEACE FM

AKUMAA MAMA ZIMBI– ADOM FM

BRIGHT ASEMPA – ONUA FM

RADIO MID-MORNING SHOW HOST OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

NANA YAW SARFO – VISION 1 FM

KOFI OTCHERE DARKO (KOD) – STARR FM

MIRIAM OSEI AGYEMANG – 3FM

KOFI KUM BILSON– PEACE FM

ALEX AYENSU BAAH (OKYEAME) – RADIO GOLD

KOJO ADJEI ABOAGYE – BEACH FM (WESTERN REGION)

RADIO REGGAE SHOW HOST OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

AFRICAN CHILD – LUV FM/NHYIRA FM

CONSCIOUS QUEEN – PINK FM

DORIS LOMO – RADIO GOLD

KING LAGAZI – HITZ FM

BLAKK RASTA – ZYLOFON FM

RADIO GOSPEL SHOW HOST OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

OB NARTEY – VISION 1 FM

FRANK KWABENA OWUSU (FRANKY5) – HITZ FM

KOJO OPPONG ADJEI – SUNNY FM

JESHURUN OKYERE – LIVE FM

KWAMINA IDAN– ADOM FM

AGYENIM BOATENG – KASAPA FM

Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie and more bag nominations at the Ghana Entertainment Awards, USA, 2018.

The Ghana Entertainment Awards seeks to celebrate and acknowledge Ghanaians and Africans who have in one way or the other contributed immensely to the Entertainment Industry of the Republic of Ghana.

The categories and nominees are;

BEST ALBUM
Highest – Sarkodie
Bonyfied – Ebony
Unveiling – Becca
Epistles of Mama (EOM) – Stonebwoy
Daavi – MzVee
God of Miracles – Joe Mettle

BEST SONG
Bo No Ni – Joe Mettle
Odo – Kidi
Oh Yeah – King Promise
One Corner – Patapaa
Taking Over – Shatta Wale ft. SM Militants
Total Cheat – Fancy Gadam ft. Sarkodie
Angela – Kuami Eugene

BEST GOSPEL ACT
Sonnie Badu
Joe Mettle
Joyce Blessing
Nacee
Gifty Osei
Obaapa Christy

BEST HIPLIFE/RAP – ACT
Sarkodie
Fancy Gadam
Kwesi Arthur
Ponobiom
R2Bees
Captain Planet
Medikal
Guru
Patapaa
VVIP

REGGAE/DANCEHALL ACT
Stonebwoy
Shatta Wale
MzVee
Ebony
Samini
Black Prophet

HIGHLIFE ACT
KiDi
Kuami Eugene
King Promise
Wutah
Bisa Kdei
Kumi Guitar
Nana Yaa
Akwaboah

MUSIC PRODUCER
Kaywa
Willis Beat
Killbeatz
Garzy
Posigee
Brainy Beat
MoBeatz

BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Selfish – Vertex
Obi Agyi Obi Girl – Gyo (PhamousFilmz)
Pen & Paper – Ekumodzi
Overdose – Nicol Sey
Wedding Car – Bra Shizzle
Bottles – Skyface
Fala Fala – Lex McCarthy
Makoma – Nicol Sey
Number One – Gyo (PhamousFilmz)
Bokor Bokor – Gyo (PhamousFilmz)

BEST COLLABORATION
Jennifer Lomotey – KurlSongz ft. Sarkodie
Na Wash – Becca ft. Patoranking
Pain Killer – Sarkodie ft. Runtown
Taking Over – Shatta ft. SM Militants
Makoma – Adina ft. Sarkodie
Grind Day (Remix) – Kwesi Arthur ft. Sarkodie & Medikal
Hey Sexy – King Promise ft. Stonebwoy
Obi Agyi Obi Girl – Captain Planet ft. Kofi Kinaata
Low Tempo – Shatta Wale ft. Shatta Michy

BEST NEW ACT
Kidi
Kuami Eugene
King Promise
Kwesi Arthur
B4Bonah
KurlSongz
Darkovibes

BEST GROUP
Wutah
R2Bees
Keche
VVIP
Gallaxy

BEST FEMALE ACT
Ebony
Adina
MzVee
Wiyaala
Efya
Becca
Nana Yaa
Eazzy

BEST MALE ACT
King Promise
Sarkodie
Shatta Wale
Stonebwoy
Captain Planet
Samini
EL
Guru

TV PERSONALITY (MALE)
Israel Laryea
Michael Oti Adjei
Kafui Dey
Jason EL-A
Patrick Osei Agyemag
Abeiku Santana
Johnnie Hughes

TV PERSONALITY (FEMALE)
Nana Aba
Berla Mundi
Kafui Salormey
Kokui Salormey
Natalie Fort
Efia Odo

SPORT PERSONALITY
Isaac Dogboe
Thomas Partey
Yusif Abubakar
Asamoah Gyan
Andre Ayew
Jordan Ayew
Akwasi Frimpong

BEST ENTERTAINMENT BLOG
Ameyawdebrah.com
Enewsgh
Entertainmentgh.com
Nkonkonsa.com
Pulse.com.gh
Georgebritton.com
OMG.com
Blagogee.com

BEST DIASPORA ACT
Reggie & Bollie
Big Shaq
Stormzy
Kwamz & Flava
Friyie
Losgrumos
Eugy

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY (MALE)
Jay Foley
Abeiku Santana
Kwame Sefakayi
Bernard Avle
Lexis Bill
Sammy Flex
Blakk Rasta
Joel Orleans
Erskine Whyte

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY (FEMALE)
Berla Mundi
Caroline Simpson
Jeremie Van Garshong
MsNaa
Doreen Andoh
Jessica Opare
Ohemaa Wo Ye Je

BEST DJ
DJ Vyrusky
Vison DJ
DJ Mensah
DJ Mic Smith
DJ Black

BEST ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
DKB
Shatta Wale
Sarkodie
Stonebwoy
R2Bees
Ebony
Kwesi Arthur

BEST MALE ARTISTE – AFRICAN
Wizkid
Davido
Nasty C
Patoranking
CassperNyovest
Diamond Platinumz
Toofan

BEST FEMALE ARTISTE – AFRICAN
Yemi Alade
Simi
Tiwa Savage
Seyi Shay

Best African/USA DJ
DJ EL G
DJ Phemstar
Dj Tunez
Dj Zimo
DJ Afoo
Dj Buka

BEST GH /USA ACT
Moe Sbw
Nana Nyc
Rison
Duke
Annistar
Lighter
Kwesoul
Kani

BEST GH/USA DJ
Dj Akuaa
Dj Nayah
Dj Kojak
Dj Zaga
Dj Bonsu
Dj Aka
Dj Gem
Dj Double
Dj Slim

BEST NEW ACT GH/USA
Show Boy
Theo Tizo
Jah Shanti
ZoomzoomTycoon
Jaminbeats
Jay Hover
Dellasie

BEST GH/USA GOSPLE ACT
Annistar
Nana Bediako
Minister Addo
Ruth Seal
Isaac Quaye
Legacy
Fritz Oakley

BEST GH/USA Promoter /event of the year
The Big five
DREAM GH
Ghanafou
TM Entertainment
Afropolitan Cities
Fred Events
Black starz
Good fellas

BEST GH / USA ONLINE TV /RADIO SHOW
High Life Radio
Golden Radio
Sankofa Radio
Andinkra Radio
Amansan Radio
ABS Show
Irap Tv

BEST GH/CANADA ACT
Kwame Vista
Bellaa Tee
Slimflex
Freeman Nadawo
AO Gorman

Kindly visit http://www.ghentawards.com to vote and for more information.

Of the ban on noise making and matters arising…

On Monday, 23rd April 2018, the Ga Traditional Council (GTC) announced a ban on drumming and noise-making in the traditional area starting May 14 to June 14, 2018. The month long ban is a custom that heralds the celebration of the Homowo Festival of the chiefs and people of Ga Mashie.

During this period, the desire of the traditional authority is that there will be total peace and calm and that all persons, groups and organizations will shy away from making noise. The GTC insists that the ban and consequential silence has spiritual connotations for them, ahead of the festival.

In fact, beyond the presser, there was also a joint release, signed by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and the GTC that emphasized the manner in which we are all expected to conduct ourselves during this period. Instructively, no persons, groups or organizations raised any concerns that they are unable to comply with this simple directive.

Let me quickly re-echo the fact that the ban on drumming and noise making is not the preserve of the people of Accra. Other tribes including some sections of the Akan community observe same. There is even a school of thought that seeks to suggest that the ban is enforced better at other places than in the Ga-land.

So, with that understanding, the ban took full effect on Monday, 14th May 2018, presumably from 6: 00 am. All was well, until I stepped out of my office at Kanda, heading towards North Kaneshie on the ring road around 11: 20 am. I didn’t struggle to notice with deep regret and grave concern how a National Youth Organizer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and his supporters were blatantly flouting the ban on drumming and noise making to submit their nomination forms amid loud noise, pomp and pageantry at the Total filling station near Paloma hotel. They had gathered at the fuel station in readiness to march to the party’s national headquarters at Asylum Down in Accra, which was about some 250 meters away. What for? To submit a nomination form!

I assumed that they may have forgotten that there is a ban in force, given the fact that noise making is actually the ‘surname’ of the city of Accra and also the ‘middle name’ of almost all outdoor public gatherings. I said to myself “cut them some slack, Johnnie. It’s early days yet. They will come along. The noise will surely end after the forms have been submitted”. But NO, I was wrong! The noise stretched through the day and continued even the day after. Of course, not with the same aspirant. Other aspirants also joined in with their brass band et al, possibly to out do their contenders in the race. This continued on Tuesday when the party actually closed nominations, with acting General Secretary of the NPP, John Boadu confidently addressing the press.

For me, I consider this act as a clear violation of what the NPP has not previously said it doesn’t support. Yet, these happened at no mean a place, than the national headquarters of the party. And at the least opportunity, the NPP finds it prudent to remind us all that it is a law abiding political grouping and that her key principles include the rule of law. These are not in doubt, but on that score, at least, we expect those desirous of leading the party at the national level to demonstrate these tenets at all times. Note also, that these aspirants are people who hope to lead a governing party. Their voices will be heard at high places and their decisions will impact on all of us whether we support them or not. Yet, they chose to break a very simple regulation – DO NOT MAKE NOISE! Why couldn’t they stay away from the temptation? I have no idea.

Now, with this glaring ‘unlawful’ behaviour, it leaves me with very little trust for these aspirants. Then it also makes me question what levels of respect they have for the Ga Traditional Council, compared to how they have behaved in other quarters recently. Well, will the case be any different when they finally get the power they seek? Have they no culture and tradition where they come from? Do they respect the Gas among their ranks, so much so that they could have given just a little consideration to the ban? And what have the prominent Gas within the NPP, said about this flat disregard for their tradition and culture? Will the NPP ever condemn this, and in sure hope that it never happens again? Was this part of the agreement the traditional council reached with the political parties? When will the Ga Traditional Council speak up considering the fact that the ban has a long way to travel? Where was the task force and monitoring team comprising the GTC, AMA and Ghana Police at the time the noise was being made? Will this seeming silent treatment be extended to the churches, mosques, pubs, etc that may also falter in the coming days?

I have heard some persons explain this action as a consequence of the ill-attitude and behaviour of some Ga chiefs. They have vehemently argued that respect begets respect. I totally agree with that, but that in no way, is an excuse. Now, the fact that some Ga chiefs have either embarrassed themselves, their stools and subjects in the past by their actions and utterances, doesn’t in anyway mean that they represent the totality of the Ga state. The truth is, there are all manner of chiefs across Ghana, from different tribes and clans who have goofed at some point in time. Some of them have even been destooled for sundry reasons. Yet, that didn’t reduce the authority of the paramountcy or traditional council under which they served? If it ever did, that would be tantamount to shutting down the schools in an entire district or region because one class teacher failed to teach right, causing his or her students to fail. On the flip side, can the Ga Traditional Council work on its image and that of all its agents? Respect is reciprocal. How the people view the GTC will determine the level of respect they accord it.

Another school of thought has it that Accra is Ghana’s capital city and a cosmopolitan area for that matter. Therefore, with the wide mix of people and cultures drawn from all over the world, the ban should be relaxed since the numbers of non-Gas actually outweighs that of Gas. Well, how about what St. Ambrose once said ‘si fueris Rōmae, Rōmānō vīvitō mōre; si fueris alibī, vīvitō sīcut ibī” to wit, “if you should be in Rome, live in the Roman manner; if you should be elsewhere, live as they do there”.

I have also heard of Itinerant preachers at East Legon school junction and other places disrespecting the ban. This brings me to question the capacity of the task force Nii Dodoo Nsaki spoke about. Do they have what it takes to enforce the ban within the remits of the law? Or are they cherry picking on those and where to enforce the ban? Is it a case of ‘The weaker and more compliant you appear, the harder we come at you’? Or are the chiefs who are supposed to be working with the local assembly to enforce the ban not yet awake to the aroma of the coffee? Eyes are watching!

For now, life goes on and I am really enjoying the peaceful nature of Accra. May this season of bliss continue even after 14th June when the ban will cease to be effective.

By: Johnnie Hughes, TV3, 3fm – 92.7 Mhz

Ghana, West Africa.

Brace Yourselves for the Biggest Tertiary Entertainment Awards: The Cbaze Awards 2018 & Beware of Fraudsters.

Of course, the tertiary level tends to churn the rather more polished soon to become leaders of the future. With this, Mediaforce has taken it upon themselves to reward deserving students at the tertiary level who are doing great in their respective decisions as to where and what they would do for themselves aside academic work. Indeed, its a step in the right direction to encourage the youth especially, to involve themselves more in other areas aside Academic work which is most important.

Management of Mediaforce however issued a statement to alert and caution imitators and adventurous competitors who are trying hard to cause confusion in relation to how students and interested people get nominated for their works.

Below is the Full Statement issued by Mediaforce

It has come to the notice of the Management of Mediaforce Ghana, (organizers of
Cbaze Awards 2018) that a weaker organization is trying to throw dust into the eyes of students, individuals, organizations and brands in regards to the Cbaze Awards 2018 Nomination Procedures and Partnership claims of the
CBAZE AWARDS 2018.

The Cbaze Awards 2018: Rewarding Excellence in Tertiary Education and Entertainment!!!
Ever Since the introduction of Cbaze Awards 2018 which is an Annual Award Scheme intended to provide recognition and to celebrate Students, Individuals, Brands and Organizations and Entertainment Personalities who have made outstanding contributions to the Country’s Tertiary Community. It’s has come to our notice that a weaker organization is panicking that they are being faced by healthy and strong competition therefore; they are spreading false information and do not understand how our award nomination and procedures works;

TRUST THE PROCESS CBAZE AWARDS 2018

1.Nomination Application : Can be either through registration or someone nominating you for a particular category of the award. NB: YOU and Your LOVE ONES POSTING YOUR ARTWORK ON SOCIAL MEDIA MEANS THEY HAVE RECOGNIZED YOUR HARD WORK & OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS NOMINATING & ENDORSING YOU FOR THE CBAZE AWARDS 2018. This will allow the nomination team to quickly notice you and select you either for interview or submission of your profile for evaluation by our Award Academy Board. ( pls tell this weaker organization that “to nominate”does not mean the person is a nominee, it’s part of our unique process)

2.Evaluation by the Award Academy Board: This is where registered applicants are asked to submit their profile for assessment and judgement by the Award Academy Board. This shall undergo strict but well formulated procedures and systems to ensure that the right and qualified applicants are selected.

3.Official Selection of Nominee by the Award Academy Board: This is where Students, Individuals, Brands and Organizations who have made outstanding Contributions, Sustainability’s and Developments to both our Tertiary Institutions and Country shall be selected termed as Nominees.

4.Official Announcement of the Nominee: This is the stage of the award where selected Nominees are out doored to the General Public.

5.Voting by the Public & Academy Board: Voting by the General Public will take 70% and the Academy Award Board will take 30%.

6.Nominees with the highest vote by the Public and Award Academy Board wins that particular category: This is the conclusion part of the award whereby the winner is crowned and given a plaque as an honor. (Some of the categories shall be awarded with Laptops, scholarships and cash prizes.)

Partnership Claim; Please kindly note that we have not partnered or connected to any weaker organization claiming that. We are strong and building a credible award scheme which has put fear into a weaker organization, we embrace healthy competition but not to hit below the belt.

THIS AWARD SHALL ONLY BE REWARDING TRULY DESERVING, HARD WORKING STUDENTS, BRANDS , ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND NOT FOR FAMILY & A CIRCLE OF FRIENDS THAT HELP WITH THE ORGANIZATION, AS WE HAVE SEEN AND NOTICE IN OTHER AWARD SCHEME ORGANIZATION, GIVING WOODEN SPRAYED AWARD TROPHY WITH NO BENEFITS JOINED WITH MISUSE OF SPONSORSHIP FUNDS

THIS AWARD IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT,CREDIBLE WITH GREAT UNCOUNTABLE BENEFITS: THAT’S WHY A WEAKER ORGANIZATION IS CRYING WOLF CRY.

We are assuring the General Public for a credible, and a prestigious award scheme ever held in Ghana and Africa. God bless Ghana

We will like to use this opportunity to say thank you and we love and appreciate you.

Yours Faithfully,

Kobby One
C.E.O – Mediaforce Ghana
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SAY NO TO HATERS
LET US EMBRACE and Engage in Healthy Competition
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