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FAB Movie:NOLLYWOOD SUPERSTARS DAMILOLA ADEGBITE,EKU EDAWOR AND OTHERS STORM ACCRA FOR FLOWER GIRL PREMIERE ON April 5, 2013

On Friday 5th April, 2013, Ghanaian movie lovers will finally get an opportunity to enjoy the continent’s leading romantic-comedy Flower Girl as the much anticipated premiere takes place at the Silverbird Cinemas. In what is expected to be a glitzy and glamorous red-carpet affair, the event will witness attendances from some of the most prominent names on the movie, music, corporate and political scene in both Ghana and Nigeria. Amongst the big name celebs expected to walk the red carpet on the night are the movie’s lead characters; T...>Read More

FAB News: Photos From The MTV Africa All Stars Kwazulu - Natal Concert Press Conference In Durban, South Africa

FAB has got exclusive photos from friday's press conference at The MTV All Stars Kwazulu - Natal Concert in Durban, South Africa. Snoop Lion, DBanj, Flavour and Fally Ipupa, dazzled press and fans alike with their presence, and words. Snoop Lion reportedly arrived Durban in grand style, on a native African King Chair reminscent of African Legend, Shaka Zulu.The MTV All Stars Kwazulu - Natal Concert took place yesterday with a smashing success, expect to hear more about it from us here at FAB. In the mean time, enjoy the pictures below along wi...>Read More

FAB News: Miss Ghana queens storm Parliament for Vetting of Benita

The reigning Miss Ghana Naa Okailey Shooter, and some former beauty queens last weekend graced the vetting session of the deputy minister designate for Children, Gender and Social Protection, Benita Sena Okiti-Dua. Okiti-Dua, a former beauty queen and winner of the 1997 edition, received a massive endorsement from the queens, a seal of approval of her meritorious rise to the top of Ghana’s internal polity. Manuela Medie, Miss Ghana 1995 and Efia Owusuwaa Marfo, Miss Ghana 1998 and Shooter sat through the entire session, attracting...>Read More

FAB News: 2nd ANNUAL WOMEN4AFRICA AWARDS 2013

The 2nd Annual 'Women4Africa' Awards will be honouring and recognising outsanding African women for their contributions and achievements across 15 African countries such as Ethiopia, Malawi, Swailand, Senegal, South Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana etc. The event will be holding on Saturday, 18th of May 2013 at Great Hall, Hornton Street, Kensington, London W8 7NX Some of the women to be awarded include Soneni Gwizi (the first female disabled broadcaster in Zimbabwe), Tonia Dabwe (founder of the Mineke Foundation in Liberia), Dr Joe Okei-Od...>Read More

FAB News: Turner Prize 2013 shortlist announced

Tate Britain announced on the 25th of April, the four artists who have been shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2013. This year the exhibition will be held at Ebrington in Derry-Londonderry as part of the UK City of Culture 2013. The artists are (in alphabetical order): Laure Prouvost, Tino Sehgal, David Shrigley and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. Laure Prouvost For her new work Wantee commissioned with Grizedale Arts for inclusion in Schwitters in Britain at Tate Britain and for her two-part installation for the Max Mara Art Prize fo...>Read More

FAB Launch: Arizonal Music Group finally launches

Over the weekend, the entertainment fraternity in Ghana welcomed the birth of a new record label-Arizonal Music Group. It is the trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings. It manages all brands of music, coordinates the production, manufacture, marketing and promotion of music. Then, the label silently before now managed acts like Sylvia, El Hardy and J.Nino, who have all grown into matured minds and still running solid under the firm built group-AMG. One of the objectives of the music group stands is on discoveri...>Read More

FAB News: 2face Idibia, Banky W, D’Banj and P-Square Named Among Africa’s Ten Richest Artists

According to Africa Answers, Tuface, BankyW, D'Banj and PSquare are among Africa's ten wealthiest artistes. And in their list, they placed BankyW number 9, 2Face Idibia got their 7th position, D'Banj came 3rd while PSquare was placed 2nd after Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour who topped the list. About their earning, AfricaAnswers wrote that: PSquare makes more than $150,000 per show. Their Squareville which is located at Ikeja is worth $3 million and as part of their brand support, they also have a 3 years deal with Globalcom; a Nige...>Read More

FAB Lookbook: 'Demure' by House of Dorcas

The famous designer, Mrs Ololade Majekodunmi, CEO of HOD, started with bead making when she moved back to Nigeria from England in 2004, then finally launched a line named “House of Dorcas” in 2008. Thus far she has portrayed a young, fresh, trendy yet classy line. Her collection “Demure”, is fresh, chic and tasteful, with dresses exploring the other side of the conventional woman’s look, this collection screams, “We are ditching the trousers and shorts and running with the wind this summer in these cool colours, exploring a new side of ...>Read More

FAB News: Full List of AMAA Nominees

At a glittering ceremony hosted by Her Excellency President Joyce Banda in Lilongwe Malawi the nominees were announced to a crowd of African dignitaries and filmmakers from around the world. Entries from America, Canada, France, Germany, Guadalupe, Italy, Jamaica, and the UK also got nominations. AMAA received 328 entries from across Africa, up from 220 in 2011. These included 134 feature films, 88 short films, 57 documentaries and six animations. This year, the figures have increased, with a total of 671 films submitted for consideration....>Read More

FAB Movie: ICE PRINCE ABOKI SONG CHOSEN AS SOUNDTRACK FOR ‘HOUSE OF GOLD MOVIE’

Undoubtedly one of the biggest Hiphop stars in Africa with amazing versatility, IcePrince Zamani makes his debut African movie appearance in the new Ghanaian comedy film ‘HOUSE OF GOLD’. His hit single ‘Aboki’ has been chosen by Media Ghana, producers of the movie as the official soundtrack for the yet-to-be-released movie ‘HOUSE OF GOLD’. The highly anticipated movie is an expression of award winning movie director, PASCAL AMANFO, and has a rich conglomerate of top-flight African movie stars such as Yvonne Nelson, Majid Michel, Omawumi...>Read More

FAB New Music: Beazy Music Monday Presents "Maybe I Want it All"

Much anticipated Beazy Music Monday returned yesterday with "Maybe I Want It All", a hiphop song with an R&B feel. Produced by Vybez Beats, it tells a story, in spectacular detail, of love at first sight. Following a successful first edition of Beazy Music Monday which ran for an incredible 52 weeks, Beazy is back with a second edition which will run for just 12 weeks and is themed “Rhythm and Bars”. Like the title suggests, the music in this edition will be a premium blend of Hiphop and RnB. This edition of BMM will feature some...>Read More

FAB Events: #fghshop 2013 DON'T dull yourself..it's a Lifestyle

Ghana goes shopping at the #fghshop at the Events Haven, Trade Fair Centre - Accra. The event which promises to be jumped packed will see leading fashion brands, lifestyle brands and gadgets at the three (3) days event which kicks off this saturday 30th March - April 1, 2013. I guess there will be lots of FABulous items to pick from the exhibition stands at great discount for your Easter Bonus. Just come with your wallet and purse and make Ghana proud. http://youtu.be/yPn6baZ1e9o Listen up!!!! This event is proudly brought t...>Read More

FAB News: Pope returns to Rome hotel - to pay bill.

The first Pope in 1,300 years born outside Europe and also the first to take the name St. Francis of Assisi, decided to humbly return on Thursday 14th of March 2013, to the church-run residence where he stayed before his election; insisting on paying for the hotel bill at the clerics hotel, Domun international Paulus VI, despite now effectively he is in charge of the business. The 76 year old Pope Francis instructed a driver to take him there as he wanted to get his luggage and his bags he had left behind at the hotel room. He then sto...>Read More

FAB Event: African Creative Industries Investment Summit on 10 April 2013 at The Africa Centre

April brings with it a host of Africa-focused events in the UK and one such is African Creative Industries Investment Summit (ACIIS) scheduled for the 10th of April at The Africa Centre, Covent Garden, London. ACIIS 2013 is the premier event for Investment Opportunities in Africa's booming Creative Industries including advertising, arts, broadcasting, fashion, film, music, and publishing. This exciting conference will have headline speakers from government, industry and the investment community. If you are interested in opportunities in ...>Read More

FAB Events: Spoil your Mum @ Villa Monticello on Mother's Day

Treat Mom to a decadent African Buffet Brunch this Mother's Day at 1A Restaurant & Terrace. Spoil her with our flavour packed traditional spread, fresh palm wine, bottomless mimosas and a SPECIAL GIFT! As the signature restaurant of the Villa Monticello boutique hotel, 1A @ Villa Monticello and 'The Terrace', its new contemporary chic addition, continue to offer up menus of divine cuisine that border on perfection. This Mother's Day is no exception as our African Buffet Brunch is simply divine. We look forward to seeing you soon. ...>Read More

FAB New Artiste: Noella the rising Star!!!

When I was a very small girl, I watched musicians like Michael Jackson, Madonna and Whitney Houston on a friend's TV and I used to imitate them to entertain people in my compound house in Wa. I would also make up my own version of the song as I didn't understand all the words. My family and friends would laugh at me and enjoy my small shows. One time in Tamale, when I was five years old, I did a street show outside a local bar which was so good that those watching gave money to my mother. I told my mother that I would become a singer a...>Read More

FAB News: Beyonce Not Pregnant According To The Bey Herself

Beyonce went on an offensive last night by squashing rumours that she is pregnant. She put a text picture on her instagram page which she promptly deleted. We managed to find it! See it below Ouch! Someone was clearly irritated by the media buzz and intrusion. Meanwhile she went on to sort of prove her 'Not Pregnant' status by giving a stellar performance in Milan Italy as part of her 'Mrs Carter' Tour. However some media outlets still think she is pregnant and just denying the 'fact'. We don't know who to believe here at FAB, till we see th...>Read More

FAB News: Mo Abudu's Presidential Visit and EbonyLife TV Update

TV host and chief executive of Inspire Africa, Mo Abudu was yesterday, April 16 2013 hosted by Presidency, on a visit to formally introduce her exciting new media platform. She was received at the presidential villa in the Federal Capital Territory by Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Dr. Reuben Abati. Mo Abudu was commended for coming up with the new, revolutionary and eagerly anticipated EbonyLife TV Channel, Nigeria’s and Africa’s first Global Black entertainment network, creating over 700 hours of non...>Read More

FAB Fashion: Elite Model Look Nigeria Casting 2013

Do you have what it takes to be the next supermodel? If you think you do, Elite Models has got the perfect opportunity for you. Elite Model Look Nigeria is searching for that girl that have what it takes to become the next super model. Elite Model Look is the most renowned international modeling contest in the world and it has discovered some of the most successful models around the globe. It is unique in providing the opportunity for young girls to enter the fashion industry and become models by beginning a fabulous career. The El...>Read More

FAB News: Dolapo Oni Exits 53 Extra And Proudly Joins Ebony Life TV

After three solid years as co-host of M-Net's entertainment show '53 Extra', Dolapo Oni has recently signed up with Mo Abudu's famed talk show 'Moments with Mo', which has found a new home as the flagship show at Africa's first global TV Network; Ebony Life TV. This marks just the start for Dolapo, coming off the back of signing a deal as one of the celebrity ambassadors for bubbly alcoholic beverage, Snapp. Dolapo, always keen to perfect her craft and elevate her career to the next level, saw Ebony Life as a fantastic opportunity that couldn...>Read More

FAB News: Beyonce Expecting Baby Number 2

Beyonce is reportedly pregnant for the second time according to entertainment news outlet E! This comes after her taking a breather from her 'Mrs Carter' tour as a result of exhaustion. Sources close to her camp have revealed the scoop behind her illness as early symptoms of pregnancy, which in true Beyonce style she has kept mum. She is still yet to deliver an official statement towards this news. Meanwhile Beyonce has mentioned in several interviews that she hopes to give her 1-year old daughter, Blue Ivy, a sibling because she needs the comp...>Read More

FAB News: Lagos Introduces Technical and Vocational Education to Primary and Junior Secondary Schools

Commissioner for education, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye, at the ministerial briefing to mark the second anniversary of the second term in office of Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola stated that the decision was taken to increase awareness on the subject and reduce the level of unemployment in the country, stressing that ““We want to provide them with skills that are relevant and necessary in their future careers and occupations. To this end, an enhanced TVE framework for basic education curriculum will address the critical needs of L...>Read More

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