Prestige Boutique Osu, Ghana Rising’s 2012 Best Fashion Boutique in Ghana….

I’m doing a piece for and about Ghanaian Dancehall singing sensation, Kaakie and I was desperately looking for a clothes shop/boutique in the Accra area that really sells the type of clothes I would wear or use to style an upcoming artist -and thankfully, I stumbled upon Cilla Buckman’s fab, uber modish Prestige Boutique in Accra’s chichi OSU..

Selling real designer (

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Stylish Moment: Mrs. Busia By James Barnor -1971

That this uber modish, highly stylized black and white photograph of elegant former first lady of Ghana, Mrs. Busia (she married Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia, the second prime minister of Ghana), and mother of actress Akosua Busia is taken by feted Ghanaian photographer James Barnor in 1971; -makes it even more fashionable and beautiful, -rendering it an incredible stylish moment in Ghanaian

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The Next BIG Thing: Kwabs

　









Honestly, I’ve never heard anything like it….Kwabena Adjepong aka Kwabs’ voice is soooooooooo big, soo deep, soooo hauntingly beautiful that its managed to quieten my little man (Jojo’s off school right now and is really **expressing himself**… But really, I wouldn’t want it any other way) -and he’s right next to me listening to the above song, ‘Lay Back’…
I don’t know what to

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Must-Watch Ghanaian Female Artists: Bino, C-Tso and LouisaFever and Canadian/Ghanaian rapper AO -on Mo4 Africa Wordpress….

I was looking for much needed info on new Ghanaian female sensation, C-Tso and stumbled across Mo4 Africa Wordpress -and I’m soooo pleased as it’s a fabulous hub for hot up-and-coming African artist and features a number of Ghanaian musicians that are about to blow-up big styleee!!!



The following about AO, C-Tso, Bino and LouisaFever come courtesy of Mo4 Africa Wordpress. The website is truly

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R.I.P President John Atta Mills

Just finished talking to my beloved father, he’s in Ghana -and I’m in London, and I still can’t get my head around the passing of President John Atta Mills, who had celebrated his 68th birthday a few days ago, -and the swearing in of Vice-President John Dramani Mahama!!!!!! 
I can’t believe how effected I am by President John Atta Mills‘ death, -even though he had been ill for some time,

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Ghana swears in Mahama as new president - Africa - Al Jazeera English

Ghana swears in Mahama as new president - Africa - Al Jazeera English

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Are you a business owner? Why not promote your business to Ghana Fashion & Design Week’s Upwardly Mobile Audience?

Like London, Ghana Fashion & Design Week will have a Pop Up Exhibition Salon that offers an unprecedented platform to individuals and businesses looking to win clients in Ghana and beyond at this most prestigious event, due to take place from 5th - 7th October 2012 at Ghana’s premier Moevenpick Ambassador Hotel…



With worldwide fans, and major sponsors including BlackBerry and

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Must-Visit-Must-Read: Hang Out GH

Looking for much needed information about Ghana Rising fave, model and socialite Deborah Vanessa Owusu Bonsu who has become a singer/songwriter -I stumbled across Hang Out GH and I can honestly say, “OMGoodness I must be the only person of Ghanaian origin that didn’t know about Hang Out GH", -a service very similar to Talk of GH…

Unlike Talk of GH -Hang Out GH has a more student-y vibe (

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Objects of Desire: T.i.m.e.l.e.s.s by Naa’s Ghana Wax Print Earrings

Roots GH is an accessories label by Naa Quartey. Her accessories includes: brooches, corsages, hair bands, hair combs and clips, slippers, bags and much more -are all made using Ghanaian wax print cloths...



The above earrings are part of Naa's T.i.m.e.l.e.s.s by Naa collection -and are uber fierce and I want both pairs -now!!
For info, to see the Roots GH collection in its entirety or

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Must Watch Ghanaian TV Shows: The 5 Brides & Jamming Spot on Viasat 1 TV Station, Ghana

I’ve just tried http://www.youtube.com/user/viasat1ghana to see if Viasat 1 TV station in Ghana has uploaded it latest hot programmes onto Youtube for those of us living outside Ghana -and it came back void oOOo!!!
The thing is…there’s a couple of really hot shows on said TV station I’d love to watch -right now, -and I can’t find clips of them on their website or on their Youtube space

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Ghana’s Railway Service -Courtesy of Talk of GH…

“For many years, Ghana's railway system has been virtually non-existent due to poor infrastructure and management. However, in recent times this once dead wing of Ghana's transportation industry has seen a tremendous boost with the emergence of new trains and what seems like competent management. The emergence of these trains

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Ghana Hearts Dee Maat.....

Dee Maat stripe silk top



Dee Maat Love shoessss





Yellow Trousers
Hello ladies, trust u all well..............london weather is not been
great, but some of us are trying to make the best of the little
sun............like i always say, i love to look classy, simple and i
love bargains.............the whole outfit is less than £40. hope u all
like like my summery look....

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Objects of Desire: Neck and Body Pieces by Anita Quansah London…

This is sooo fierce, sooo yummy -that I want to eat it…




















Part of the ‘Safety Pin Collection’ -fabulous.....








I’m crazy about the Anita Quansah London label… I have never seen a piece in any of their collection that I don’t covet or wouldn’t wear, -and that’s very rare… Anita Quansah London has also launched a ‘Safety Pin Collection’…  Exquisite works of art, -the ‘

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Glitz Africa Magazine launch their own fashion Week…

Claudia Kwarteng Lumor





Sandra Ankobiah





Ameyaw Debrah






Glitz Africa Magazine Fashion Week will be taking place on 17-19th August 2012 at the International Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana. The photos above comes from the Glitz Africa Magazine Fashion Week launch.... For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/glitzafricamagazinefashionweek

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Objects of Desire: Juicy Graphicx T-shirts

I’m loving the fresh, ambitious vibes the young collective behind Juicy Graphicx confer… and I’m also loving their t-shirts… Juicy Graphicx is a professional graphic design company based in Accra, Ghana. They also offer marketing & promotion solutions to businesses and individuals, -and I wish them the best and look forward to seeing more from them. For more info or

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Music: Oleee by Anbuley

More Info….We are proud to announce the release of the EP "OLEEE" by Ghanaian/Austrian singer ANBULEY for the 22nd of June 2012 in cooperation with SEAYOU RECORDS.Prod. by Tipanicdigital: 2012/06/22 (BH17)vinyl: 2012/08/22 (SEA036)www.facebook.com/anbuleywww.soundcloud.com/tipanicwww.seayourecords.comwww.bignhairy.comvideo:produced by highhat media (www.highhat.com)camera: Eugen Prosquillcut

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Legon Botanical Gardens…..

Fancy a dreamy romantic stroll through nature’s best kept secret? Are you looking for somewhere special to take the whole family? Or a safe place to hike on a Saturday morning in Accra? Why not check out Legon Botanical Gardens, in East Legon, Accra Ghana.. -Perfect for walks, sailing, bird and butterfly watching and much more; -Legon Botanical

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Ghana Meets Niaja 2012 -Courtesy of Ghana Music.com

 Kaakie













Kwaw Kese and Dadie Opanka








Lousika 




Nigeria’s M. I




4 x 4




Brymo





Nigeria’s beautiful songstress Tiwa Savage...








 Sala





Mugeez of R2 Bees











Footballer John Paintsil and friend…







Desmond D Black Blackmore and Vera with friends











******I’ve never seen anything like it!!!!I’ve seen some things via Ghana

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Fashion: Beedagel by Belinda Baidoo

That quadruple threat: mother, model, entrepreneur and photographer, Belinda Baidoo -has only gone and added another string to her bow!!! She has launched her own fashion label, ‘Beedagel by Belinda Baidoo -and the gorgeous dresses above are my fave and just a few of her much feted collection. For more info about Beedagel by Belinda Baidoo visit:


https://www.facebook.com/

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Photography: Anbuley by Isabella Meus

As you all know, -I’m all about real talent and I’m crazy about photographer Isabella Meus’ work, and loving her fabulous collaboration with Ghana Rising fave, songstress Anbuley…



The delectable photos above, in which songstress Anbuley appears perfectly doll-like -are fierce!!! Fabulously styled -with its iconoclastic vibes; Ghana fave, photographer Isabella Meus’

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Who’s the Daddy?

'I'll accept full responsibility after a paternity test': Mario Balotelli rubbishes pregnant ex Raffaella's claims of a reunion, and demands proof he is the father of her baby

By Nick Pisa /Dated:  6 July 2012


Mario Balotelli is demanding a paternity test to establish if he really is the father of pregnant former girlfriend Raffaella Fico - which has sparked a bitter attack from her

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Slavery in Ghana -2010 by photographer by Lisa Kristine…..

Title: Q&A With Lisa Kristine, Photographer of Slaves

The most pernicious lie still taught in elementary school is that
slavery ended in 1865 with the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment.
The truth is more disturbing. Today, 146 years later, slavery is
rampant, both in the U.S. and abroad. It lives in the dusty, pitch-black
mine shafts of Ghana, where young men are sent to chip for

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The Buzz: SO Aesthetic Make-up by Sacha Okoh is the official make-up brand for Ghana Fashion and Design Week 2012.…

As the official make-up brand for Ghana Fashion and Design Week 2012, the biggest fashion event to ever hit the Accra Metropolis -later this year, between 5-7th October 2012 at the uber chichi Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, I thought I’d share the SO Aesthetic Make-up range by Sacha Okoh (now Sacha Bruce-Adjetey), -with you.



SO Aesthetic Contact Details: http://

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Congratulations Sarkodie…..

Congratulations to Sarkodie for winning ‘Best International Act 2012’ at the BET Awards alongside Wizkid of Nigeria!!! …. Ghana Rising’s looking forward to big things from you…. God Bless xx

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Ghana Rising Asks: What was the outcome of the Jackie Pokuwaah case???

Title: Jackie Pokuwaah, US Based Ghanaian Aide Steals Almost $1Million From Elderly Woman








　


“I'm sure Jackie stole this money because she wanted to build wonderful houses in Accra and Kumasi to make her family members back home fell proud. Now, are the family members going to be sympathetic? Maybe not.”

Daniel (via http://news1.ghananation.com/headlines/

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Tinchy Stryder launches his ‘Goji Tinchy Stryder: On Cloud 9’ headphone range… June 2012

Not yet on sale, these much coveted headphones -come in three colours: black, red and white, -and will be in Currys and PC World from July, but in the meantime do visit the following for more info or to register your interest:http://www.gojicollective.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Goji-Blog/283725278338011

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Music: ‘The Power’ by DJ Fresh featuring Dizzee Rascal

　


I love this……. It makes me…just want to lounge in the sun, -get my holiday on… and really chill out!!!!!



More info
Download on iTunes: http://bit.ly/THEPOWER

Following two consecutive No.1 singles ('Louder' and 'Hot Right Now') DJ Fresh is back with his new single 'The Power' featuring the UK's premier hip hop star Dizzee Rascal. This is the official video, shot in Miami

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Fashion: Peachy Purr S/S 2012

I know very little about this fashion label. Only that -its worn by Ghana based celebrities including songstress Becca, -and their Spring/Summer collection is very coveted and successful.



　


Contact Details: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Peachy-Purr/188875771169891

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Sarkodie chilling in his hotel room ahead of the BET Awards -tonight!!!!

Will Sarkodie be the first Ghanaian to bring home, the ‘International Act (Africa) Award’ -this year???? Here’s to hoping that it’s a win for our Sarkodie …Ghana Rising is behind you oOOo… xoxo

https://www.facebook.com/sarkodiefanclub

https://www.facebook.com/TheBETAwards


http://www.bet.com/news/global/photos/2012/06/bet-awards-2012-goes-global.html#!052212-shows-bet-awards-sway-2

http

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Fashion: Eleanor’s Closet

"Accra's very own high street brand!!!! Bringing you your fashion fix at the best price." Eleanor's Closet


When two of Ghana’s most connected socialites, Edwina Akufo-Addo and Marina Donovan-Pote open a boutique -you’d expect it to be intimidating, beyond minimal and uber exclusive… Well Eleanor’s Closet is the opposite. Chic but cosy, fashionable but reasonably priced

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Mr. Ibrahim Mahama, the younger brother of Vice President of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama’s private jets gets Ghana’s chattering classes -chatting….

A good friend once said that the difference between our brothers to the east, the Nigerians and us [Ghanaians] is that, a Nigerian will say; “I’m going to rob you” -and a Ghanaian would say, “hello sister / hello brother” (with a smile) -and you know what, -she's soooo right!!!



We are sooo subtle, soooo under the radar -that, and I’ve said it before, -its possible to sit next to a

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