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Shatta Wale, manager accept out-of-court settlement of defamation case

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 Dancehall artist, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, also known as Shatta Wale, and his former manager, Lawrence Asiamah Mensah Hanson, have agreed to settle an ongoing defa­mation case out of court.

This was after counsel for Han­son, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, told the Accra High Court that the parties agreed an out of court settlement.

Hanson sued Shatta Wale for allegedly making defamatory pub­lications against him and asked the Accra High Court to award cost in damages against the defendant.

In 2022, Shatta Wale allegedly published on social media that Hanson knew about the murder of the late George Fenec Okyere, a musician.

In the writ filed in 2022, the plaintiff stated that the publica­tions by Shatta Wale were not only false, but they were actuated by malice to tarnish the hard won reputation of his client.

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The court presided over by Justice Joseph Adu Agyemang Owusu, had already ordered the parties to file written submissions, but the lawyers could not do so because of the agreement to settle the case out of court.

“We wish to pray for one more adjournment to attempt settlement and depending on the outcome we may apply formally for extension of time to file our witness state­ment,” Dr Justice Srem-Sai told the court.

The case has been adjourned to April 18, 2023.

The plaintiff wanted a declara­tion of the court that the series of publications made by the defendant were defamatory to the plaintiff.

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He asked the court to declare that the series of publications made by the defendant were also malicious.

The plaintiff urged the court for an order directed at the defendant to retract the publications from all on his social media accounts and render an unqualified apology for the defamatory words that the defendant has published about the plaintiff.

The plaintiff said such retrac­tion and apology should be vetted and approved by the plaintiff ’s lawyers.

 BY MALIK SULEMANA

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Bia Dela hosts exclusive listening Party for new single ‘Jesus’

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Budding Ghanaian Reggae Gospel artiste Bia Dela is set to host an exclusive listening party for her upcoming single titled ‘JESUS’.

The event is slated for Friday, September 25, at 3:00 PM at the Sunlodge Hotel in Accra.

At the ceremony, Bia Dela will open up about her music journey, her faith, career, and the inspiration behind her unique Reggae Gospel sound.

She is expected to share her experiences as a musician, her transition into Reggae Gospel, the message behind her music, and what fans should expect from the new single.

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According to the artiste, she is optimistic that ‘JESUS’ will make a significant impact in the gospel space and beyond.

Bia Dela says she believes she has what it takes to contribute immensely to the growth of the Ghanaian music industry.

The song will be available on all digital stores after the exclusive listening.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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Dierre Doors names King Promise as Brand Ambassador for Ghana campaign

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Italian premium security door manufacturer Dierre S.p.A. has named award-winning Ghanaian Afrobeats and Highlife artiste King Promise (Gregory Bortey Newman) as the face of its new Ghana and West Africa marketing campaign.

The partnership, managed by Regiments Management Company Limited, forms part of Dierre’s efforts to strengthen its presence in the West African market.

The two-week campaign, themed “Secure What Matters,” will run across digital, outdoor and influencer platforms, with King Promise featuring in a campaign film showcasing Dierre’s Prestige and Synergy security door ranges.

“Home is everything. It is where you protect the people and things that matter most. Dierre builds doors that reflect exactly that security, quality and style without compromise. I am proud to represent a brand that stands for those values,” King Promise said.

Founded in Italy, Dierre is a global manufacturer of armoured security doors, interior doors and fire-protection systems. Its products carry international anti-burglary certifications across Classes 3, 4 and 5, with the company producing hundreds of thousands of doors, locks and safes annually.

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King Promise is one of Ghana’s leading Afrobeats and Highlife artistes, known for his distinctive sound, international collaborations and growing global audience.

The partnership combines Dierre’s security and design expertise with King Promise’s influence in contemporary African music and culture, as the brand expands its consumer engagement in Ghana and across West Africa.

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