Heading to Ghana? Why not check out the +233 Jazz Bar and Grill in Accra for the hottest entertainment in town?

EFYA




Fri 29th JUNE: @ +233 jazz bar and grill / One Nation Entertainment presents :

EFYA
OFIE KODJOE
PAA KWESI
CLC (Contraband Live Crew)
LADY J
PAULETTE BROOHM & OTHER GUESTS

Time: 9:00pm
GHC 20.00 @ Gate.




AGYA KOO NIMO & HIS GROUP!


Sun 1st JULY: An Evening with world acclaimed Ghanaian Folk Music Legend!!
AGYA KOO NIMO & HIS GROUP!
Time: 9:00 pm
GHC 20.00 @ Gate.

Ghana's

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An American couple detained on suspicion of child trafficking in Ghana...

California couple jailed in Ghana and their biological children
taken after they tried to board plane with four African children they
wanted to adopt

Sol and Christine Moghadam detained on suspicion of child trafficking
Children put into orphanages - but biological sons have been returned
Officers have apologised for overreacting but still not allowed out of country
Were matched with the

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Pa John’s, Accra’s best kept culinary secret….

A celebrity favourite that’s cosy, intimate and laidback; -offering tasty, reasonably priced quality food, -PaaJohn Bentsifi Dadson's Pa John’s restaurant, affectionately known as PJ's isn‘t trying to be anything that its not -and Accra‘s fash-pack love it..…



The place to be if you’re after an evening of chilled out, unpretentious fun -PJ’s is also proving

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Did you know that Labadi Beach Hotel was voted: Winner of Best Luxury Hotel in Ghana and Best Business Hotel in Ghana, 2012?

****The following comes via the Business Destinations website....


Title: Winner of Best Luxury Hotel in Ghana and Best
Business Hotel in Ghana, 2012, the Labadi Beach Hotel really is the last
word in Ghanaian hospitality – Business Destinations got the low-down



The Labadi Beach Hotel – sophisticated, sensual, soothing and
pampering – has raised the standards yet

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Former Attorney-General, Mr Martin Amidu answers those corruption claims

Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: The follwing was sent to the Ghanaian media by former Attorney-General, Mr Martin Amidu to quash those corruption claims. I got the following info via the Ghana News Link website…


"Anybody who has evidence that I have breached those objects and
values of the Constitution and the NDC should make a report against me
to the Police so I can have my day in Court

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Ghana goes stellar for Stellar Deluxe Boutique…..

I heard about the uber chichi 'Stellar Deluxe' boutique late last year, but there was very little info or photos of said store. Fast forward, -and a few months later, they have a Facebook page full-to-bursting with loads of info..


Elegantly situated in Accra’s premier Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, its has; -I've just found out, -had its interiors decorated by one of

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Want a puppy in Ghana? Check out the K9 Family….

Llasa Apsu pups for sale -$850 each




　


I don’t do dogs!!! I don't do dogs -full stop. I have family members that can’t live without 'man’s-best-friend' but I’m not one of them, -in fact I’m terrified of anything bigger than a Chihuahua!!!


Anyway if you’re relocating to Accra/Ghana and want a dog -check out K9 Family, -the dog breeders du jour of Accra. They are also the people behind

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The Body Shop Ambassador, Supermodel Lily Cole visits Northern Ghana ….. June 2012

Lily Cole visits the Ghanaian producers of The Body Shop's shea butter

The
Tungteiya co-operative in Ghana is made up of 11 villages and more than
500 people, and is the largest ingredient supplier within The Body
Shop's Community Fair Trade programme. In 2011, the retailer ordered 450
tonnes of shea butter from the group.


The price paid by The Body
Shop's programme includes a 'social

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The State of the Nation: The Railway lines of Ghana (Part-one)….

Oil-burning locomotive train stationed at Accra in 1974





Engine No. 1670 of Ghana Railways..





Railway station of Kumasi, Ghana.


The 24km Accra-Tema rail line is located between Accra, the capital city of Ghana, and Tema a city in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. Accra has a population of 1,963,264, while Tema is one of 209,000.

The city of Accra is well served by airways,

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Mont Blanc launches Michael Essien’s Foundation Watch in Ghana…

 It girl/ TV Presenter, Chantelle Richardson and actress Nikki Samonas at the Mont Blanc launch in Ghana…










 

Mont Blanc launch with Charlotte Gustavsson in the middle…


































Mont Blanc launch with Ghana’s Black Star captain, Stephen Appiah on the left…



The man himself, Michael Essien in the middle with Stephen Appiah and friend.

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Architectural Gems: Wow Ghana’s glorious modernist past…Tropical Modernism..

Private residence, Accra. Architect: Nickson and Borys, 1962–66.






Architect’s private residence, Accra. Architect: Kenneth Scott Associates, 1961.






Architect’s private residence, living room, Accra. Architect: Kenneth Scott Associates, 1961.



　


 American Embassy, decommissioned and modified. It now houses the Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs, Accra. Architect: Harry

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England Vs. Italy, Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah "Danny" Welbeck Vs. Mario Barwuah Balotelli -who will win tonight???

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Henrietta Quaye’s Zoe Fashions is the Next Big Thing…

Henrietta Quaye’s ‘Bell Sleeve Artsy dress’ -Wow... I can barely take my eyes of this couture dress…







Henrietta Quaye’s ‘Allure dress’ -is truly a couture piece… I love it. (Model: Tiffany Ocansey)…








Henrietta Quaye’s ‘LDB with Feather Neckline’ dress is sooo perfect and very modern ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’.. (The gorgeous model above is credited as Amma Mensah)



Henrietta

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When is a wedding not all about the bride? When it’s a Mahogany Wedding..…..Mahogany Events by Debra-Jane, providing the best Wedding & Events Planning services in Ghana…

You can feel the cool early evening Accra breeze, what lovely ambience?





Elegant…..





Pretty......





Mahogany Events by Debra-Jane have some of the best venues in Ghana on their books including Accra Polo club…





Their fresh flowers and attention to detail is fabulous





Mahogany Events by Debra-Jane have numerous chiefs on their books -and can source the freshest seafood/

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Photography: Lady Jay By Sefa Nkansa

Credits: Photographer: Sefa Nkansa

Makeup by Ashiakie Momo

Model: Lady Jay


Regular readers of Ghana Rising know all about my ‘I-want-to-see-real-creativity-coming-out-of-Ghana’ pursuits.. And while I’m usually disappointed, the hot images of Ghana Rising fave, Lady Jay above have lifted my spirits..



Spied via La Facebook, -I just had to research further and share this

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Wow… Ghana Rising Hearts singer/songwriter, composer and producer -Nana Love..

How hot is this cover of Nana Love?? Pure retro fabulousness… I’m truly grateful that Experimental etc Blog shared this -vintage gem…



Look at her hair (I’m guessing 70’s wig), that fab subtle make-up and her just seen Akan tribal mark, -just fabulous me thinks…



I’m going to do some more research on Nana Love, -will keep you posted…


More info to follow -enjoy…

Disco Documentary

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Fashion: AfroChic

AfroChic’s ‘My Dear Paulina’ dress -Cost: GHc 38





AfroChic’s ‘Magic’ short sleeve men’s shirt -Cost: GHc 30











AfroChic’s ‘The Classy Skirt’ (Top sold separately) -Cost: GHc 25








AfroChic’s ‘Dusted In Gold’ maxi dress -Cost: GHc 40








Afro Chic’s ‘Jumping Hurdles’ neat shift -Cost: GHc 38





Afro Chic’s ‘Take A Bow’ dress -Cost GHc 36



Wow I remember when

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Miss Ghana USA 2012 is taking place at the DuSable Museum of African American History on Friday 27th July 2012.….

Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Mark it in your diary folks, Miss Ghana USA 2012 is taking place at the DuSable Museum of African American History on Friday 27th July 2012 and promisese to be a night of memorable fun…. See the following for more info:
*****
The 2nd Annual Miss Ghana USA (MGUSA) 2012 Beauty Pageant is set to be held on Friday July 27, 2012 at the DuSable Museum of

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Fashion: Bestow Elan is featured in Grazia magazine…

　






　


One of Ghana Rising’s favourite fashion label, Bestow Elan’s uber coveted ‘Kra Kra Fly Away top’ is featured in the world’s most popular weekly glossy, -Grazia’s latest copy -yippee!!!



I truly believe this fierce editorial (above) is an indicator of what’s on the horizon for gorgeous fashion designer, Erzumah Ackerson.. Congratulations Ms Erzumah Ackerson xoxo



For more info

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Ghana Rising Hearts Alexandra Stephanie Buggs & Stooshe

　












**Alexandra Stephanie Buggs’ the beautiful songstress with the long dark hair…



　


Flicking through the usual blah Sunday afternoon TV, I stumbled across a cookery program, I didn’t catch the name, and heard that one of the girls in hot UK girl band Stooshe -is a royal princess via her Ashanti mother. And what a pleasant surprise!!!!



I don’t know much about this hot girl

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John Atta Mills President of Ghana, Wanlov the Kubolor, El Anatsui, Kofi Ansah and Adrien Sauvage are featured on Vogue Black…

"I really believe in the textile industry and I’m firmly convinced it can revitalize the country. We’re drafting legislation that will facilitate the sector. Ghana is totally open to fashion, which is part of our history, and I think there’s a lot of untapped talent in this country. We need to return to the golden years". John Atta Mills, President of Ghana







John Atta Mills, President of

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Looking for a sound and luxurious investment in Ghana? Why not invest in an apartment in La Beach Towers, Accra, Ghana?

　


La Beach Towers is made up of three towers and 64 Luxury beach front apartments in a gated community, surrounded by lush landscaped tropical garden in -Accra, Ghana,..



Only 15 minutes drive from Kotoka International Airport and just 20 minutes from Accra Mall, - La Beach Towers offers spectacular views over Accra -and promises to be the chicest address in town, - what’s not

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Adopted Love….

“Kathleen and Tim Collins adopted four young boys from Ghana. This loving couple has hit a financial rough patch, but Ellen's got a huge surprise up her sleeve that's sure to help them get back on their feet! You don't want-to-miss their inspiring story.”



***Ghana Rising sends out heartfelt thanks and Blessings to Kathleen and Tim Collins, their family and of course their four adopted

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Ghana Rising Hearts: Ashanti (1979)

Beverly Johnson





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdfFsc_2PS0




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75aoUKzJxT8&feature=relmfu



　


There are films I love and cherish and then there are films I can watch over and over again’ -films I just can’t get enough of..



Fresh every viewing -and offering new revelations, -I have about ten or so films that drive me crazy including: the

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Head to La Maison in Accra, Ghana for the chicest furniture in Africa….

“La Maison showcases an edited selection of home accessories, furniture, decorative items, art and also jewellery from around the world. The unique and high quality pieces offered ensure a stylish home and enhanced lifestyle.


The La Maison team scour the globe to find those pieces that combine inspiring design with excellent craftsmanship. Whether

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Ghana Rising Hearts Firefly Lounge Bar, Accra Ghana…

At first glance this New York City loft style bar might appear to be the reserve of Accra’s bourgeoning expat community, -its not.. Firefly Lounge Bar is an elegant, open chic space for the capitals sophisti-cats… For more info about Accra’s latest ’It’ bar visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Firefly-Lounge-Bar/335875549759176?v=info



More Info:
“From the beating

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Kanye West as an Ashanti King……

I claimed Kanye West as one of my own a hundred years ago, and as far as I’m concerned -he’s of Ghanaian origin (laughter). -Anyway, imagine my surprise…, when I stumble upon this fab imagine of Kanye via Face book -looking uber regal in a majestic kente cloth fit for a king?



I don’t know if this image is real or photo-shopped, but I love it paaaaaa… He looks sooo at home as an Ashanti

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Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen -serving Haute Ghanaian food in London….

When an elegant individual tells you about the finest, the freshest Ghanaian food they’ve ever tasted -you take note. I was told about Zoe Adjonah‘s (I think we’re Facebook friends) pop-up Ghana Kitchen restaurant -by a very satisfied customer.



With the economy as it is; -commercial properties/spaces are sooo expensive, so opening up a pop-up shop is the way forward

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Ghana Rising Applauds Actress Nadia Buari -as she single-handedly resurrects the Ghanaian Textile industry….

I stumbled upon the above images via Ghana Showbiz Blog at: http://ghanashowbiz.blogspot.co.uk/ and it blew me away.. Its sooo good to see popular Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari looking uber cute in a well executed playsuit made from two differing, clashing Ghanaian wax print cloths, -very on-trend, very S/S 2012 and very Boxing Kitten…



As we all know, Ghana’s textile industry is in

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Aziza Island, A Bridal Paradise in Ghana…

After a dreamy, more stylized -unique wedding? Do you dream of a lush tropical beach wedding in Ghana? Why not head to Ghana’s best kept insider secret, -Aziza Island, -a tropical Island based in Ada Foah, in the Volta Esturay?

While doing some research on chic weddings in Ghana I heard about Aziza Island and just had to dig deeper.. Breathtakingly beautiful,

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Is Accra City Airport, Kotoka International set to get a new $60 million office complex?

Property development company, Laurus Development Partners, has acquired 20,000sqm of land surrounding Kotoka International Airport in Accra, on which it plans to build a $60 million office complex.

Construction of the project - One Airport Square - is due to start in September and will take two years to build.


It will be completely financed by the private equity firm Actis, which founded

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Mother Africa’s Ga Kenkey and Ghana’s Choice Shito -now stocked in Tesco’s ‘World Food’ section…..

 Mother Africa’s Ga Kenkey






Shito by Ghana’s Choice…..



　





I visited Edmonton Ikea a couple of months ago -looking for storage solutions for my Jojo and me. Our newly bourgeoning possessions -are driving me crazy. As some of you know -when we had to leave La Bar, we left with nothing, thus we have started to accumulate again, well I have, -and my growing magazine collection is out

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Stumbled Upon: Ghanaian Duvet set via Eco Salon

As you already know, I’m working on a lovely piece about weddings -and I’ve been researching how Ghanaian wax print can be incorporated into said event in an interesting and elegant way. Thus, while researching all things chic and wax print -I stumbled across this lovely bed feature and just had to share it with you… The bed set’s by a company called Vivaterra -and are a must buy… Prices

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Object of Desire: African Wax Print Party Bunting garland by ChilliPeppa

I’m doing a piece about chic weddings in Ghana and as I was writing about the loveliness of using Ghanaian wax print to make buntings for beach weddings -say, I thought, -why not goggle said item …and low-and-behold this gorgeous garland by Chillipeppa popped up -yippee!!!  I love buntings -don’t you? Its available for purchase for only £12.00 plus P&S via Etsy at:http://www.etsy.com/shop/

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Kevin Prince Boateng and his Sports Illustrated model girlfriend Melissa-Satta having fun in the sun….

This piece by Colette Fahy -Dated: 9 June 2012 comes courtesy of the Daily Mail website at:  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2156937/AC-Milans-Kevin-Prince-Boateng-Sports-Illustrated-model-girlfriend-Melissa-Satta-hands-Miami.html


Title: Things are heating up in Miami! Kevin-Prince Boateng and his model girlfriend Melissa Satta can't keep their hands off each other..
She’s been

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Duaba Serwa: Dressing the most elegant ladies in Ghana, Africa and beyond…

TV presenter Joselyn Dumas looking absolutely divine in that ‘Duaba Serwa sweetheart neckline dress, with a shear skirt…








The ever stunning Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, founder of AFW (African Fashion Week) wearing that Duaba Serwa dress in va-va voom red…









 Sporting what I feel is her best hairstyle yet, soft, feminine and parted in the centre, Sandra Ankobiah is a goddess in

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Can Monorail help ease Accra’s unrelenting traffic jams?

While many wonder about where enough electricity can be found in Ghana to enable said monorail to work -and others are convinced it’s a scam -I just wanted to take a minute to fantasise and to dream of an Accra -with no traffic and a real railway or two… omgoodness -can you imagine it????



Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97sAKXLbkjk&feature=related

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Object of Desire: ‘Ghana’ leather sandals by Dune

Price: £75



Absolutely perfect for summer 2012, these fabulous Ghana sandals will have you walking tall when the sun comes out. You can purchase a pair from Sarenza via:http://www.sarenza.co.uk/dune-ghana-s1855-p0000053058

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Kahuna Beach Party 2012 -Bojo Beach Ghana…

Who is this beautiful girl? If she’s tall enough -I suggest she looks into modelling..



Another gorgeous individual who should be modelling…





Another gorgeous individual.....



Another gorgeous individual who should be modelling…





































If these photographs taken by Talk of Ghana at Bojo Beach for Kahuna’s last beach party don’t make you want to get

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The Spirit: Hallelujah Nyame

Outstanding…Just beautiful…



Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fd56vvsA90&feature=related

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Fabulous Quote of the Day

“The God which led Obrumankoma, Oson and Odapagyan of the Akans from the wilderness of Abyssinia and South Sudan to modern day Ghana; the God that led Asebu Amenfi to the coastal region of central Ghana; the same God who led Okomfo Anokye and Osei Tutu to liberate and unite the great Asante Kingdom; that same God will protect our motherland Ghana!!” Joy



Direct Link: http://www.ghanaweb.com/

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Is Barima McKnight aka Bleu Davinci of BMF of Ghanaian heritage???

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