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Prove we are satisfying our own interest – FIFPAG to Salam

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 The Public Relations officer of the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG), Nana Yaa Serwaa Osei has said movie producer, Abdul Salam Mumuni should provide evidence to support his allegation that the current leadership of the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG) are only interested in satisfying their pockets and not the industry’s need. Speaking to Ray Charles Marfo on Showbiz Arena on Adehye FM, Nana Yaa Serwaa Osei debunked Abdul Salam’s claims stating that the association has no source of income. “There is no money in our possession. Everyone knows that our members don’t even pay dues every month, we deduct their Audiovisual Society of Ghana (ASOG) money every year to pay their dues. Just ask yourself the amount of the dues; it’s just GHS10 so just imagine the money that FIPAG receives. I don’t know whether Abdul Salam Mumuni is confusing ASOG with FIPAG.” “I can tell you that FIPAG executives are not paid for the work we do. If you ask our members,

There is no enmity among presenters in Kumasi – Richard Achampong of Nhyira FM

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Richard Achampong Sports pundit, Richard Achampong, has stated that there is no enmity among radio presenters in the Kumasi Metropolis as its been speculated. He stated, it's an undeniable fact that they cannot all be friends, but that doesn’t imply they are foes. ”I am not sure that it’s factually correct. We do communicate through other programs, but for example, it is practically unimaginable for a sports presenter of Angel Fm, Fox Fm, Kessben Fm or Nhyira Fm to pass through the programme of these stations, same as Ash Fm, Silver, Otec Fm or New Mercury. But I have visited more stations and talked on their network. It was possible because their programme time did not collide with my own. There is no ill will in the Kumasi Media, it is only a fact that we cannot all be friends.” But a fellow sports   presenter, Opoku Afriyie who works with Fox Fm is of a different opinion. “Presenters in Kumasi are like the Israelites and the Palestinians.   There are wars

Exclusive: Opoku Afriyie opens up about his departure to save the investment of BantamaHene and numerous fights they fought in the studios of Silver FM

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Opoku Afriyie I interviewed Opoko Afriyie strictly about his profession, family life and the entertainment industry. Sports presenter, Richmond Opoku Afriyie made his name in the media industry when he joined Fox 97.9 with his superb knowledge in Ghana Football. Enjoying a highly successful career both on and off radio, I decided to pick his brain for an in-depth interview, which he gladly obliged with. These are highly sensitive issues that he wouldn’t have spoken about if not the close and harmonious relationship existing between us. Opoki gives us all the exclusives here in our up close & personal interview!  Read on.... Q :   Why the move to Silver Fm? A :   Increase in value, meaning I wanted the bar to be raised. Q :   Did you get that value you wanted at Silver? A :   Why not bro. I received twice at Silver FM what I was receiving at Fox. I was in a chamber and hall apartment at Fox, but had a three bedroom apartment at Silver F