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Cecilia Marfo’s interruption hurt me, but I applied wisdom-Joyce Blessing
Gospel musician, Joyce Blessing has revealed that she was hurt by the disruption of her performance at the annual thanksgiving programme by the Unity Group of Companies in Kumasi in January this year.
While Joyce Blessing was performing, Cecilia Marfo walked up straight to the stage and snatched the microphone from her and told her to go back to her then husband.
“I felt hurt when she snatched the microphone from me, but I applied wisdom, as my parents taught me not to react to elders harshly no matter the circumstance,”she added.
Speaking to Sammy Flex on Zylofon FM’s Showbiz Agenda on Tuesday, Joyce Blessing said, she did not react as a gesture of respect to the musician, adding that “Cecilia Marfo is my senior in music, and older than me as well,”she said.”
She added that at that time the hullabaloo about her marriage among others were dying, unfortunately the incident resurrected it, which made her decide not to react on any platform.
That notwithtsanding, the “Adam Nana” hit maker revealed that Cecilia Marfo together with her husband called to apologise which she accepted in good faith.
“Cecilia Marfo told me she was sorry, I accepted and told her not to repeat it,” Joyce Blessing revealed.
Currently, Joyce Blessing is out with new song which she says is a narration of the turbulence she has gone through in life. The song dubbed “Oluwa Is Involved” was produced by Willis Beatz
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The red carpet of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was lit up with a mind-blowing exhibition of creativity this Saturday in Nigeria, as Ghana’s Nana Akua Addo stunned everyone with her jaw-dropping fashion choices.
The AMVCA is an annual, prestigious awards ceremony presented by MultiChoice. It recognises outstanding achievements in African television, film, and digital content creation across the continent.
The Ghanaian actress and global fashion icon has, over the years, taken centre stage of the AMVCA red carpet each year.
She consistently pushes the boundaries of avant-garde style, making her one of the most anticipated stars of the night.
The Talk of the Red Carpet This year, her main outfit silver architectural dress, inspired by Cologne Cathedral in Germany became the absolute talk of the red carpet.
The breathtaking, structured silver gown featured intricate, three-dimensional details mimicking towering gothic spires and pointed arches.
The structural design transformed the style icon into a walking piece of art, requiring assistance from her team to navigate the venue smoothly.
The masterpiece was brought to life by Nigerian designer, Mohammed Abbas (Abasswoman), who revealed that the complex design process began back in November.
A Night of multiple looks true to her reputation as a fashion chameleon, the cathedral gown was not Nana Akua Addo’s only statement of the evening.
She further disrupted the event by debuting two other high-concept structural ensembles.
Attendees and digital audiences were treated to a visual feast as she also appeared in, The Spiral Outfit, a futuristic, swirling conceptual piece that captivated onlookers.
Also, she was seen in the Living Stone Outfit, a heavily textured, sculptural dress that blended natural geometry with high fashion.
Nana Akua Addo’s triple-threat appearance solidified Ghana’s dominant style presence on the pan-African stage, proving once again that she does not just attend the red carpet, she defines it.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, on Monday passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday.
According to reports he died at age 40.
Ekubo was best known for his roles in the Weekend Getaway and the music video titled Johnny by Yemi Alade in 2013.
He had won many awards and accolades for his work in the entertainment industry and humanitarian efforts.
While his family and management are yet to issue a statement, tributes have been pouring in from fans and friends in Nigeria’s and Ghanaian films industry.
The Nollywood star made his acting debut in the 2005 production, Sinners in the House.
He graduated with a degree in law from the University of Calabar and broke into stardom in 2010 after competing in the Mr Nigeria competition.
In 2013, he won Best Supporting Actor in the Best of Nollywood Awards for his role as Andre Dikeh in Weekend Getaway.
Ekubo had received nine awards during his career, including Best of Nollywood’s Best Actor of the year (2016) and Best Lead Actor (2022).
Nigeria’s First Lady gave him a Special Recognition Award in 2018 for his contribution and development of the country’s entertainment industry.
In 2020, he was inducted into the UN’s Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) under 40, for his efforts in entertainment and social development.
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