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  • I’m claiming the love of Ghanaians even if they don’t love me back – Moliy

    I’m claiming the love of Ghanaians even if they don’t love me back – Moliy

    Ghanaian singer and global sensation Moliy says she is choosing to embrace the love of Ghanaians, regardless of whether it is fully returned.

    Speaking about her relationship with her home country, the singer described it as complex but deeply rooted in affection and commitment, stressing that she remains firmly connected to Ghana no matter how it is perceived.

    She explained that her bond with Ghanaians goes beyond approval or validation, adding that she has made a personal decision to stand with them through every phase of her journey.

    “Me and Ghana, we have a very interesting relationship. I love them and hopefully they love me back. Whether or not they choose to love me, I am claiming their love, you know what I’m saying. It’s do or die, we’re in this together,” Moliy said.

    Burna Boy has also openly expressed his affection for Ghana, revealing that he owns a house in the country and visits as frequently as he can.

    Speaking in a recent interview on The Breakfast Club radio show in New York City, the Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste shared his admiration for Ghana while reacting to one of the hosts’ decision to acquire property there.

    During the conversation, Charlamagne tha God disclosed that he recently purchased a beachfront home in Ghana. When Burna Boy asked if the property was located at Labadi, Charlamagne clarified that it is situated in East Legon.

    Burna Boy praised the move, describing it as a wise decision and reiterating his personal connection to the country.

    “Bro that’s the best decision you have ever made,” the singer said.

    “Trust me, trust me, Ghana is a beautiful place. You’re in a beautiful place man… Cos for me personally that’s my go to place for refuge,” he added.

    Away from their love for Ghana, Moliy chided netizens for habitually body-shaming her

    In a post shared on July 18, she sarcastically quizzed such netizens if they had been able to pay their utility.

    “Hope all of you spending your day talking about my body again got rent and due bills ready. We’re in the middle of the month, just a reminder, much love.”

    She has expressed her contentment with remaining independent of any record label.

    Moliy cited record labels’ restraints on her creativity, issues of trust, as well as hearsay about artists and the challenges that come with being signed to a label.

    Her remarks were in response to a feature of discussion about her career as an independent artiste since her debut in 2020.

    For the sake of creative freedom Moliy says she doesn’t want to be a part of any record label.

    “Yeah. I’ve always been kind of hesitant to be a label artist because I’ve just heard so many stories.I don’t just wanna be a name on a list. Music is very personal to me.

    “So, I think if I did get locked in with a label, I hope it’s something that could be a real, long-lasting, organic relationship.

    “The most freeing part is just getting to do what I want creatively without someone telling me what to do. I don’t like being told what to do,” she shared during an interview on July 7 with Revolt TV.

    She said, “I always feel like the people I work with, I want to trust them. I want it to feel organic”.

    Though she has seen significant success with her songs hitting millions on boards in the UK and other streaming platforms, her independent journey hasn’t been without challenges.

    She struggled with getting her music distributed effectively without the backing of a record label; she had to navigate distribution hurdles on her own.

    “I realized at some point, I was actively seeking [distribution]. I hadn’t released music for a whole year in 2024, and me and my manager were trying to get a [distribution deal] so I could put out music.

    The conversations were sounding positive, but nothing was actually happening. I remember thinking, I still wanna move. I don’t wanna be stagnant,’” she said.

    It was at this point that she realised that “also, if you’re not pushing yourself, if you’re not putting your foot on the gas, no one is gonna do it for you. That’s what I love the most”

    Meanwhile, her journey as an independent artiste has proven quite successful with the awards she’s won and success of her releases over the years.

    In June 2022, she was named Spotify EQUAL Africa Ambassador. She also featured on MTV Base, 3Music TV, and Revolt TV and was later nominated for Ghana Music Awards and honored as BET Amplified Artist of the Month.

  • There are no genuine friendships in the entertainment industry – Efia Odo

    There are no genuine friendships in the entertainment industry – Efia Odo

    Socialite and singer Efia Odo recently shared her thoughts on the nature of relationships within the entertainment industry, revealing that genuine friendships are rare.

    According to her, most connections between industry professionals are primarily based on business and mutual benefits rather than true friendship.

    While she acknowledged that it’s possible to form real bonds with colleagues, she emphasized that such instances are uncommon, as the industry is largely driven by what each person can offer the other.

    “I feel like this industry, there’s no friendship in this industry. It’s more about acquaintances, business associates, It’s not really friendship. Maybe one or two people but in reality, it’s always been like what you can do for me and what I can do for you,” Efia Odo said in a report on 3news.com.

    Efia also reflected on her own experiences, noting that her attempts to build friendships in the industry have taught her valuable lessons.

    “What’s the point in faking it? For me, I have people who I am close to and cool with, and after that, we go our separate ways…I think I have also learnt a lot about trying to be friends with people in this industry, but it’s good.”

    She explained that while she maintains cordial relationships with some individuals, these connections often don’t extend beyond professional interactions.

    In addition to discussing industry relationships, Efia Odo opened up about her love life.

    Despite facing numerous disappointments, she remains hopeful about finding love but has become more cautious in her approach.

    She mentioned that she used to be very open and vulnerable in relationships but has since learned to protect her heart, taking her time to assess anyone who expresses interest in her.

    Efia affirmed that she is still committed to love but is now approaching it more carefully.

    “It’s not like I have given up on love; right now I am taking my time. Before, I used to wear my heart on my sleeves; now I wear it in my jeans. When I love, it’s overwhelming for the wrong person, so I want to really take my time to scope out any guy who says they are interested in me. My name is Efia Odo; I am love, and I give out love. I can’t give up on love, so I am taking it slow.”

  • ‘Canopy’ – Kuami Eugene releases new music after accident

    ‘Canopy’ – Kuami Eugene releases new music after accident

    Ghanaian music sensation Kuami Eugene has triumphantly returned to the spotlight with his latest release titled “Canopy,” marking his first song since a recent car accident.

    The singer, who suffered minor injuries after his Range Rover collided with a tipper truck during a nighttime drive, has been steadily recovering in the hospital.

    Despite the ordeal, Eugene’s resilience shines through in his new track, where he praises the protective canopy of God that he credits with shielding him from harm.

    In a heartfelt expression of gratitude, he acknowledges God’s role as a banner over his life, safeguarding him from adversities and foes.

    Esteemed music executive Chris Tsormanah commended Kuami Eugene’s exceptional talent, highlighting the artist’s determination to bounce back stronger than ever.

    Fans across Ghana eagerly anticipate Eugene’s full recovery and eagerly await more music from the gifted highlife and afrobeat singer-songwriter.

    Watch video below:

  • Becoming a mother completed me but destroyed my carreer – Singer Lily Allen jokingly says

    Becoming a mother completed me but destroyed my carreer – Singer Lily Allen jokingly says

    British pop singer Lily Allen jokingly stated that while her children “complete” her, they also “totally ruined” her career during an interview on the Radio Times podcast released on Tuesday.

    When asked if she had to reconsider her career strategy after becoming a mother, Allen replied, “I never really have a strategy when it comes to career, but yes, my children ruined my career.”

    She humorously added, “I mean I love them and they complete me, but in terms of pop stardom, totally ruined it.”

    The singer expressed annoyance at the notion that one can “have it all,” emphasizing that it’s not always possible to balance career and family.

    She acknowledged that some people prioritize their careers over their children, but she made the decision to focus on her daughters, stemming from her own childhood experiences of having “quite absent” parents.

    Allen’s parents, actor Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen, were both in the entertainment industry. Reflecting on her upbringing, Allen chose to step back from her career to ensure her children didn’t experience the same absence she did.

    She feels this decision has resulted in raising well-rounded individuals.

    Currently residing in New York City with her daughters and husband, “Stranger Things” star David Harbour, whom she married in 2020, Allen has seen significant success in her music career, particularly in the UK, with multiple chart-topping hits and a Grammy Award nomination for her debut album “Alright Still.”

  • Efia Odo to release gospel song at age 50

    Efia Odo to release gospel song at age 50

    Although Ghanaian musician, Efia Odo has a passion for gospel music, she has expressed her npreparedness to release such songs now.

    Having recently embarked on her music career, the Ghanaian socialite currently has two songs under her belt.

    In an interview with the media, Efia Odo candidly shared her perspective on gospel music, addressing the question of whether her lively lifestyle influenced her decision to abstain from singing gospel songs.

    She dismissed the notion, emphasizing that gospel music encompasses more than solely songs about God.

    Efia Odo expressed the belief that artists who do not identify as gospel singers can still create music that resonates with a spiritual connection to God.

    Nevertheless, the “Getting To The Bag” singer shared that she might consider releasing a gospel song when she reaches the age of 50.

  • ‘What’s love got to do with it’ singer Tina Turner, dies aged 83

    ‘What’s love got to do with it’ singer Tina Turner, dies aged 83

    The legendary rock and soul singer, Tina Turner, has died at the age of 83, according to several media outlets.

    With her back-to-back hits in the 1960s and 1970s, the musician overcame adversity and abuse to become one of the most popular performers of all time.

    Turner died Tuesday, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager. She became a Swiss citizen a decade ago, a Press Enterprise report noted.

    One of her most popular tracks was ‘What’s love got to do with it,’ is a song written by Graham Lyle and Terry Britten, and recorded by Tina Turner for her fifth studio album, Private Dancer (1984).

    Capitol Records released it as a single from Private Dancer in May 1984 and became Turner’s biggest-selling single.

    What Press Enterprise report added about Tina Turner

    Few stars traveled so far — she was born Anna Mae Bullock in a segregated Tennessee hospital and spent her latter years on a 260,000 square foot estate on Lake Zurich — and overcame so much.

    Physically battered, emotionally devastated and financially ruined by her 20-year relationship with Ike Turner, she became a superstar on her own in her 40s, at a time when most of her peers were on their way down, and remained a top concert draw for years after.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oGpFcHTxjZs

    Her trademarks were her growling contralto, her bold smile and strong cheekbones, her palette of wigs and the muscular, quick-stepping legs she did not shy from showing off.

    She sold more than 150 million records worldwide, won 12 Grammys, was voted along with Ike into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 (and on her own in 2021) and was honored at the Kennedy Center in 2005, with Beyoncé and Oprah Winfrey among those praising her.

    Her life became the basis for a film, a Broadway musical and an HBO documentary in 2021 that she called her public farewell.

  • My newly acquired N420,000 teeth want to kill me – Portable

    My newly acquired N420,000 teeth want to kill me – Portable

    Habeeb Olalomi Oyegbile, better known in showbiz as singer Portable, has expressed regret over his recent dental jewelry purchase on social media.

    In a video posted on his Instagram page, the “Zazuu” singer mockingly chuckled at himself while showing off his grill teeth to his admirers.

    He said that his brand-new grills, on which he had just spent enormous sums of money, “want to kill” him.

    According to Portable, he spent about N420,000 to have the metal teeth done.

    The singer who could hardly move his mouth noted said he could not sing properly with the set of grills in his mouth.

  • Iyanya discloses why he is single at 36

    Iyanya discloses why he is single at 36

    A Nigerian singer, Iyanya, has opened up on why he hasn’t yet married a woman yet.

    The 36-year-old claims that he is still single because of his fear of marriage stemming from his early experiences.

    He made this known in a recent chat with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo.

    Iyanya said: “To be real here, I pray to God for a beautiful home. It’s not easy because my experiences as a child have made it difficult for me to just settle for anything.

    “It’s not that I don’t want to get married or be in a serious relationship, but marriage is scary for me. At the end of the day, you just have to do it, but I don’t stop praying for a beautiful marriage and a beautiful home.”

    He added that he jokes with his friends that one day someone will come out and say he has a baby somewhere.

  • Beyonce Knowles and Adidas terminate their partnership

    Beyonce Knowles and Adidas terminate their partnership

    Adidas, the German multinational sportswear corporation, and Beyonce Knowles, a global music and entertainment icon, have mutually agreed to terminate their partnership due to creative differences between Adidas and Beyonce’s Ivy Park.

    The end of Beyonce’s partnership with Adidas marks the conclusion of a productive collaboration that began in 2018, during which they worked together to revive the Ivy Park activewear line and develop new footwear and apparel for the brand.

    However, the decision to end the partnership followed reports that Adidas suffered a loss of $10 million in 2022 as a result of its collaboration with Ivy Park.

    In 2016, Beyonce launched Ivy Park as a 50-50 joint venture with Sir Philip Green, the proprietor of Topshop. Nevertheless, the partnership ceased in 2018, and Beyonce assumed complete ownership of Ivy Park, paving the way for her lucrative deal with Adidas.

    In the past few years, Ivy Park has faced difficulties meeting its sales projections in the market. Although Adidas estimated $250 million in sales for Ivy Park in 2022, the brand only generated about $40 million in sales, a decrease from $93 million in the preceding year.

    The recent decline in Ivy Park’s revenue was not only an unfavorable outcome for Adidas, which had set lofty revenue projections for the brand, but also a letdown for financial experts who had predicted that the collaboration would break new ground, surpassing all Adidas’ prior ventures in sales and popularity, and solidifying its position as a top activewear brand.

    The unexpected decline in revenue is particularly baffling, given the immense popularity and influence of Beyonce, whose massive following and star power generated significant buzz around the Ivy Park and Adidas collaboration.

    Despite this setback, both Ivy Park and Adidas expressed optimism about their potential for success, with plans to implement new marketing and promotional strategies.

    In an effort to revive the activewear line and overcome the operational challenges of meeting sales targets, Adidas executives explored various marketing tactics inspired by the successful strategies used for Kanye West’s Yeezy brand. However, a difference of opinion arose between Adidas and Beyonce’s team regarding the optimal approach for promoting the brand.

  • Sista Afia describes Medikal as a greedy rapper

    Sista Afia describes Medikal as a greedy rapper

    Ghanaian songstress, Sista Afia, has talked about claims that Medikal wrote a rap for her.

    During her beef with Eno Barony and Freda Rhymz, it was alleged that the AMG rapper was her ghostwriter.

    The ‘Jeje’ singer once again denied this allegation when speaking with MzGee on UTV’s United Showbiz.

    Afia stated that Medikal never wrote a song for her adding that he never assists her when they meet in the studio.

    Sista Afia also described Medikal as a greedy rapper.

    She opened up that the popular rapper respects her craft and thinks she can do well on her own.

    She elucidated that he doesn’t like to share his rapper.

  • Paul Okoye reveals huge challenge faced by Nigeria

    Paul Okoye reveals huge challenge faced by Nigeria

    Paul Okoye of the P-Square duo has bemoaned the extreme inefficiency of the nation’s security institutions.

    He claims that the police and other security personnel are among Nigeria’s many issues because they are inefficient.

    On March 18, 2023, Paul took to Twitter to express his displeasure with the way the elections had so far been conducted.

    He wrote, “Until we realize our major problem in Nigeria is the security agencies … someone is threatening some certain tribes in Lagos, and the police came out to say he was just joking.”

    He added: “Now look at what is happening in Lagos today!! Oga Police was he really joking? Sha*eless people.”

  • Simi stirs reactions with post, ‘I just want out’

    Simi stirs reactions with post, ‘I just want out’

    Popular musician in Nigeria, Simi, known in real life as Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, has recently shared a post on the microblogging app that sparked discussions on social media.

    The singer announced her intention to resign, appearing exhausted and frustrated. It wasn’t clear what the singer specifically wanted to quit.

    Simi in her tweet wrote: “Sigh. I just want out.”

    The singer’s tweet saw many social media users and followers talking.

    Many attributed the post to the singer being tired of the current situation Nigeria is in and the many issues that surround the 2023 elections.

    Read the comments below:

    Remmythe05: “There’s no one Nigeria, Nigeria is a scam I reiterate. If people can not vote at liberty from anywhere in the country, there is no point in calling us one. This forceful marriage needs to be splitted.”

    Cassim64760215: “my vote and my family’s votes (6) were parts of the 87 Obi got in my polling unit. The shinedus insulted us the gentle yorubas for voting Obi over Tinubu. They took our considerations for granted. They turned the party to an Igbo agenda. I regret voting for Obi. Never again.”

    Abuotor: “Nigeria needs to split to Yoruba nation, Biafra, Niger-Delta, Arewa Nation. Everyone should just go their way. Now I truly believe this is best for Nigeria. And everyone should push for this and everyone can have the leaders they want”

    SydneyUchenna3: “It’s tiring but there has to be a way forward surely”

  • Singer, Lisa Marie Presley, and daughter of Elvis, dies aged 54

    Singer, Lisa Marie Presley, and daughter of Elvis, dies aged 54

    The sole child of Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, has died at age 54, according to her mother.

    “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said.

    Lisa Marie, also a singer, was rushed to hospital earlier on Thursday. US media say she suffered cardiac arrest.

    She was found unresponsive at her home in Calabasas, California, sources told US outlet TMZ.

    “She was the most passionate, strong and loving woman I have ever known,” Priscilla Presley said in a statement.

    “We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss.”

    Lisa Marie Presley at Mad Max: Fury Road premiere in 2015
    Image caption, Presley appeared at the 2015 premiere of Mad Max: Fury Road – her daughter Riley Keough acted in the film

    Her mother gave no details about the possible cause of death.

    Citing a source close to Lisa Marie Presley, TMZ reported that the star was found unresponsive in her bedroom on Thursday morning. At about the same time her former husband Danny Keough, who also lives at the property, arrived and performed CPR.

    The outlet said that she had suffered a “full arrest” before a bystander administered epinephrine – commonly known as adrenaline – to help her regain a pulse.

    Paramedics arrived shortly afterwards, taking Presley to hospital.

    Pop star Michael Jackson and his bride Lisa Marie Presley-Jackson hold each others hands outside Heim Pal Children's Hospital where they distributed toys in Budapest, Hungary August 6, 1994
    Image caption, Lisa Marie was married to Michael Jackson in the 1990s

    Days before her death, she had visited Graceland, the mansion owned by her father in Memphis, Tennessee, to celebrate what would have been his 88th birthday on 8 January.

    Tributes started pouring in from across America soon after Lisa Marie’s death was reported.

    Actor Tom Hanks played her father’s manager Col Tom Parker in Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 biopic Elvis. On behalf of the couple, Hanks’ wife Rita Wilson posted on Instagram that their hearts were “broken”.

    “Tom and I had spent some time with the family during the Elvis movie promotional tour. Lisa Marie was so honest and direct, vulnerable, in a state of anticipation about the movie,” she wrote.

    “She spoke so eloquently about her father, what the movie meant to her, that it was a celebration of her dad.”

    Lisa Marie Presley
    Image caption, Lisa Marie Presley attended the Golden Globe awards on 10 January

    Lisa Marie Presley was last seen in public on Tuesday night at the Golden Globes Awards in Beverly Hills.

    Accompanied by her mother, the pair were seen in tears as they watched the show, where Austin Butler won best actor in a film drama, for his portrayal of her father in Luhrmann’s movie.

    During an emotional speech, the actor thanked the Presley family for their help during the film.

    “Thank you guys, thank you for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me,” Butler said. “Lisa Marie, Priscilla, I love you forever.”

    The Presley family: Riley Keough, Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley and Benjamin Keough welcome fans during the 75th birthday celebration for Elvis Presley in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. January 8, 2010
    Image caption, The Presley family: Riley Keough, Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley and Benjamin Keough in 2010

    Born in 1968, Lisa Marie went on to follow in her father’s footsteps and forged a career in music. The star released three albums, with her 2003 debut studio album selling hundreds of thousands of copies and receiving generally positive reviews.

    The star was also well-known for a series of high-profile marriages to pop legend Michael Jackson, actor Nicholas Cage and musicians Danny Keough and Michael Lockwood.

    She had four children, including the actress Riley Keough. Presley’s son, Benjamin Keough, killed himself in 2020.

    Last August, Presley wrote an an essay on grief for US publication People about “the horrific reality” of how she felt after her son’s death.

    “I’ve dealt with death, grief and loss since the age of nine years old,” she wrote, referring to her age when Elvis died in 1977. “I’ve had more than anyone’s fair share of it in my lifetime and somehow, I’ve made it this far.”

    Grammy-award winning songwriter Diane Warren expressed her sorrow at the “horrible news”. The singer added that “the entire world is sending love and prayers to Priscilla and Lisa Marie’s children right now”.

    Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson also paid tribute, saying was “hard to take when someone so young and full of life passes on”.

    US pop star Pink described Presley her as “one of a kind” and “smart as a whip, sensitive [and] talented”, while Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin wrote a message for Presley’s mother Priscilla.

    “I had the chance to know Cilla Presley when I was on Dancing With the Stars and as a mother, I can’t imagine the pain she must be going through with the untimely passing of Lisa Marie,” she said.

    Source: BBC

  • Nigerian Anti-Corruption Agency finds 20,000 ghost names tagged “D’banj’s List”

    Prominent Nigerian singer Oladapo Oyebanji, often known as D’banj, will continue to be detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), following the recent finding of 20,000 ghost names inserted into the N-Power Program.

    The anti-graft agency detained D’banj on Tuesday over fraud allegations involving the N-Power Programme.

    On June 8, 2016, President Muhammadu Buhari launched the programme to address the issues of youth unemployment and empowerment, and also promote social development.

    SaharaReporters earlier reported how top government officials introduced over 70,000 ghost workers into the N-Power Programme and fraudulently diverted billions of naira into their pockets.

    “70,000 names were infused into N-Power by officials of the Buhari regime in the last four years.

    “The fake list costs Nigeria N2.1 billion per year while original N-Power candidates are left unpaid,” a source had told the newspaper.

    In June 2021, SaharaReporters reported that 14,000 beneficiaries of the N-Power programme were owed for five months.

    N-Power is a youth empowerment scheme sponsored by the Nigerian Government under the Social Investment Program (SIP).

    Other programmes under the scheme include Home Grown School Feeding, Tradermoni, Marketmoni and the Conditional Cash Transfer in the 36 states of the country.

    SaharaReporters gathered that since the social investment programme of the government was moved to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, the minister, Sadiya Farouq, had been making attempts to stop some of the programmes under the scheme.

    Aside from announcing that beneficiaries would be laid off, she had also refused to release funds for the school feeding programme in some states.

    A source at the humanitarian ministry on Wednesday night told SaharaReporters that top government officials in President Buhari’s government have been using cronies to siphon funds under the social intervention programmes.

    A source had confided in SaharaReporters that ICPC would release D’banj on Wednesday night after failing to successfully link the musician to the fraudulent activities in the N-Power Programme.

    “D’banj will be released tonight by the ICPC. The agency is unable to link him concretely with fraudulent activities in N-Power,” a top source in the agency had told SaharaReporters.

    However, the source on Thursday said investigators discovered a fresh list containing over 20,000 ghost names, tagged “D’banj’s list.”

    He said the names were allegedly used to divert over N600 million monthly for over two years by government officials in connivance with the Nigerian musician.

    The source however added that D’banj refuted the allegation and denied any knowledge of the list.

    “Like I told you yesterday, D’banj was to be released last night but our (ICPC) Director of OperationS wasn’t available. So, his lawyers were asked to come back today,” he said.

    “But our investigators just discovered another 20,000 N-Power list, so he (D’banj) will remain in detention.

    “Today when his lawyers arrived for his release, they were told about this fresh list containing 20,000 names. This list was being used to divert N600 million monthly from Nigeria in the last two years by Buhari government officials. The list containing 20,000 names has been bleeding Nigeria N600 million monthly over the last two years.

    “It’s named the D-banj’s list. He actually denied the list when he was interrogated by our officials. That’s the reason he wasn’t released as planned.”

    Source: Sahara Reports

  • Taylor Swift ‘Eras’ tour ticket debacle explained

    The “Anti-Hero” singer broke all kinds of records with the release of her latest album, Midnights. So you can imagine that ticket sales for her Eras tour, her first since 2018, would be big. We just didn’t predict it would go so awry during the pre-sale when an unprecedented number of fans with pre-sale codes flooded the site on Tuesday and bought up the tickets. As a result, the public ticket sales, which had been set for Friday, has been canceled with Ticketmaster, which is handling the sales, citing “insufficient remaining ticket inventory.”

    So what happened? The pop superstar partnered with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program, which allowed her superfans — aka the Swifties — to pre-register earlier in the month to receive a special code that allowed for early ticket sales on Nov. 15 — three days before they go on sale to the general public. The verification process also aims to identify real humans versus bots to weed out bulk buying and reselling.

    However, there was a glitch — or, for the most die-hard — a catastrophe. Fans logged in on Tuesday and were hit with error messages or trapped in the queue for two hours. Other fans who planned to get tickets were sent to a wait list. The sale of West Coast tickets was also delayed for three hours to ease traffic to the site. Angry fans captured screenshots of the glitches and posted them to social media slamming Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster was trending, with even U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez weighing in.

    The ticket company, owned by Live Nation, posted that there was a “historically unprecedented demand” with millions showing up to buy tickets. The business later posted an entire explainer unpacking what went wrong. It was known the sale was going to be a big deal after 3.5 million people pre-registered, the largest Verified Fan registration in history. That led to Swift’s tour team, managed by AEG and The Messina Touring Group, to add more shows, doubling the dates and the tickets. Approximately 1.5 million people were invited to participate in the presale with the other 2 million on a waiting list. Those numbers were decided because Ticketmaster historically sees 40% of invited fans, with the specials codes, actually showing up and buying tickets, and most purchase 3 tickets on average.

    When the pre-sale tickets became available on Tuesday, those with the codes went to the site and so did fans who didn’t have a code. On top of that, there was a “staggering number of bot attacks,” with those factors resulting in unprecedented traffic to the site, according to Ticketmaster. There were 3.5 billion — yes, billion! — system requests, which was four times more than the company ever experienced. In total, 2 million tickets were sold that day — the most tickets ever sold for an artist in a single day. The company claims that every ticket was sold to a buyer with the special code.

    Taylor Swift

  • I have nothing against Shatta Wale; I’ll love to pray for him – Blakk Rasta

    Singer and radio presenter, Blakk Rasta has expressed plans to lay his hands on Shatta Wale to offer special prayers for him.

    Blakk who was recently ordained as a pastor after graduating from Breakthrough Family Chapel Bible School has disclosed that he will love to preach the word to the popular Dancehall musician, whom he will love to collaborate with on a song.

    He made this known in an interview with Graphic Showbiz; adding that it will be good to work with the leader of the Shatta Movement.

    The ardent critic of Shatta Wale clarified that he has nothing against his colleague despite his previous jabs at him.

    “For now God has not told me to lay my hands on people but if God gives me the go-ahead, I will lay my hands on Shatta Wale. I am also looking forward to sharing bible knowledge with him. It will be great to see the two of us do this together. More so, I want to have a collaboration with him and discuss issues together,” he said.

    Blakk Rasta added: “I have nothing personal against Shatta Wale. He is a brother but if I need to tell him the truth, I will not mince words. Shatta Wale is loud and I’m also loud so we are alike. He speaks his mind on issues and that is exactly how I am.”

    Source:ghanaweb.com

  • Rico Swavey’s death; Everyone is a wreck – Alex Unusual gives status report of BBN stars

    Reality star Alexandra Asogwa well known as Alex Unusual has shared a status report of her colleagues as they bury their friend Rico Swavey today.

    In the late hours of yesterday, Big Brother Naija stars, loved ones and family organized a night of tribute on Wednesday in honor of the late singer.

    In a lengthy post shared by the best friend of Rico Swavey, Alex Unusual, she gave a report of how her other BBNija colleagues as she described the situation as unbearable.

    She wrote on her page…

    “It’s past 1 am, You would have wanted us all to be happy. We will stay happy for you. This world is stressful anyway 🤷🏾‍♀️. You can rest now my fresh boy.

     You came into our lives, taught us to smile and you left. I’ll understand all this soon I hope.
    Today is a remembrance of a day Nigeria failed a lot of us. We bury you today 20th October. God gives us strength ❤️. I’ll love you forever Rico ❤️

    Koko won’t stop crying. She says her chest burns inside.
    Anto just can’t understand it, Ahneeka is lost, Princess is confused, Vandora has never been so confused her whole life, Nina is yet to believe she won’t see you again, Ifu is traumatized,
    Ceec is hurting, Bam Bam won’t stop crying.

    I would have said boys will be boys but I’m not sure they can be boys for now. Tobi is a wreck, I’m tired of consoling him so do something, Leo keeps trying to be strong for everyone, Miracle is speechless, Lolu keeps crying like a baby it’s like we’ll have to call him, Angel is keeping a strong face dying inside, K brule is too pissed to express himself, he keeps turning pink,

    Deeone keeps trying to console everyone but I’m not sure he is ok, Bitto is really down,
    Teddy is in denial and you? please give me the status report Rico.
    Oh, I almost forgot Alex. Alex can’t feel anymore. She’s been laughing at what I don’t know.
    I’m giving you a status report, I’ll let you know when things change if they ever do.

    Mum, dad, and everyone is looking ok but I can’t tell you that they are. A lot of things are wrong but we’ll stay happy for you. #ricoswavey“.

     

  • Economic woes: Bossom PYung wakes up ‘sleeping Ghanaians’

    Popular Ghanaian singer, Bossom PYung, has asked Ghanaians to wake up from their slumber and do their best to improve their lives.

    Stressing that help isn’t going to drop like manna from heaven, the ‘Atta Adwoa’ hitmaker has advised Ghanaians to take the bull by the horn.

    According to PYung, there are no signs that the government is interested in easing the country’s economic crisis, adding that the time to act is now.

    “We the youth naa for rise then help wanna body. The Government will never help. It has been this way for ages. Are we still gonna wait? For how Long? We should wake up,” he wrote on Twitter

    Meanwhile, some Ghanaian celebrities have also complained bitterly about the hardships the country has been plagued with under the leadership of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

    These celebrities, who seem ‘fed up’, have lamented about the depreciating cedis to the dollar, the constant fuel price hikes, and the overall hardships that everyone in the country is currently experiencing.

    The likes of Yvonne Nelson, Prince David Osei, Lydia Forson, Shatta Wale, Efia Odo, Kojo Cue, Sarkodie, and many others have cried out on social media.

    Source:ghanaweb.com

  • Adomaa ready with another 2022 single

    Singer and actor Adomaa has indicated her readiness to release a second 2022 single.

    ‘Circus’ is the second single to herald the star entertainment figure’s extended play (EP) called ‘Becoming Adomaa’.

    The song advertised for release on Wednesday, 19 October 2022, comes after her piece ‘In the Clouds’.

    The lead character in the popular ‘Dede’ television series, Adomaa, today, Monday, 17 October 2022, tweeted: “[Clown face and music notes emojis] Welcome to the Circus [clown face and music notes emojis]. Will it be fun and exhilarating? Or will it be a nightmare waiting to happen?” to prompt fans and attached a snippet of the song in a video.

    Welcome to the Circus

    Will it be fun and exhilarating? Or will it be a nightmare waiting to happen?

    My POV

    ‘Circus,’ the 2nd single from my upcoming EP #BecomingAdomaa

    Out this Wednesday, 19-10-22

    Pre-save link:https://t.co/fgsxYtcHa8 pic.twitter.com/K0sq0nmwdi

    — a d o m a a (@adomaa_music) October 17, 2022

    Source:ghanaweb.com

  • Queen of Country music Loretta Lynn dies aged 90

    Loretta Lynn, whose songs of strength and independence made her a standard-bearer for women in country music, has died at the age of 90.

    Known as the Queen of Country, her songs were rooted in real-life experience, most notably on the autobiographical Coal Miner‘s Daughter.

    Other hits included Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’, Honky Tonk Girl and the feminist anthem, The Pill.

    Lynn’s family said she died on Tuesday at her home in Tennessee.

    “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home in her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills,” the family said in a statement.

    They asked for privacy as they grieve and said a memorial would be announced later.

    The singer was born Loretta Webb in a one-room log cabin in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky in 1932. She was the second of eight children.

    Just as she would later sing in Coal Miner’s Daughter, her family eked out a living during the Depression, with her father earning a “poor man’s dollar” by working all night in the coal mines, and all day in the fields “a-hoein’ corn”.

    The family made its own entertainment – her mother played guitar, with her father accompanying on banjo – and she grew up on the songs of the Carter Family.

    “I was singing when I was born, I think,” she told the Associated Press in 2016. “Daddy used to come out on the porch where I would be singing and rocking the babies to sleep.

    “He’d say, ‘Loretta, shut that big mouth. People all over this holler can hear you.’ And I said, ‘Daddy, what difference does it make? They are all my cousins.’”

    At the age of 15, she attended a “pie social” – where local girls would bake a pie, and men would bid to win both the food and a meeting with the cook.

    Loretta’s pie, baked with salt instead of sugar, was won by Oliver Lynn, a 21-year-old solider, who swept her off her feet. A month later, they married and moved to Custer, Washington, where they raised four children.

    Her husband, whom she called “Doo” or “Doolittle,” urged her to sing professionally and bought her a $17 (£14.80) Sears guitar, with which she started a band, Loretta and the Trailblazers, that also featured her brother Jay Lee Webb.

    By 1960, she had signed a contract with Zero Records and released her debut single, I’m a Honky Tonk Girl.

    The song was inspired by a woman Lynn befriended in Washington, whose husband had left her for another woman. Lynn said she wrote the song while leaning up against an old toilet in her house, the words pouring out of her in a 10-minute burst of inspiration.

    She and her husband promoted the song relentlessly, driving to radio stations around the country to pester DJs into playing it, and sending out hundreds of free discs.

  • I need a linkup with Usher – Mr. Drew

    Mr. Drew has asked for a possible meet-up with American songwriter, singer, and dancer Usher.

    The young budding artist has said that the American music man has been an inspiration to him leading to his career path in music and that has contributed to his craftmanship and brand as an artist.

    The “Shuperu” hitmaker shared on social media, how he’d like to meet up with the R&B singer, he said in his tweet.

    Should Ghanaians be expecting a possible collaboration with Usher after the link-up?

    The singer landed in Ghana ahead of his performance at the Global Citizen Festival happening at the Blackstar square on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

    The 2022 Global Citizen Festival returns for its 10th-anniversary edition on Saturday, September 24, 2022, to call on world leaders and major corporations to take urgent action for girls, for the planet, and to end extreme poverty NOW.

    Artists including Sarkodie, TEMS, Neil Young with Crazy Horse, Foo Fighters, The Black Keys, Band of Horses, and K’Naan will perform at the Global Citizen Festival.

    With two stages in international cultural capitals, the 2022 Global Citizen Festival will be broadcast globally from New York City’s Central Park, presented by Citi and Cisco, and Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana, presented by Harith General Partners.

    It will be hosted by award-winning actor, playwright, and activist Danai Gurira. Other presenters joining her include Berla Mundi, Joselyn Dumas, Michaela Coel, Nomzamo Mbatha, and Sabrina Dhowre Elba.

    Source:pulse.gh