CHARLES K. MARFO (RAY CHARLES)

Kapital sports presenter Benjamin Yamoah has quit Sports Express Show after 6 years with the network. Ray Charles Blog reports the Kumasi based sports presenter, has quit Kapital 97.1 FM to join re branded Ultimate 106.9 Fm. Bengazy as it stands now will be in the company of Atta POKU and Kwame ADARKWA in propagating the vision of the station in-terms of sports presenting. “I’m not too bad now, I’m getting better. I just need to move on, simple as that.” His decision comes a week after the broadcaster negotiated a secret exit by signing a juicy deal with Kwabena Duffuor's Ultimate FM. Benjamin Yamoah started radio at Garden City Radio with Fred Achie and Danny Owusu Ansah as his bosses. Gearing up, he moved on to Light 94.9 Fm and later joined Dove 89.5 Fm(Sikka) before hooking up with Kapital radio. The heavy built sports presenter will join his colleagues on 5th of January 2015 which falls on Monday.   Hold on family, more update soon. Fol...

Via RadarOnline reports: Adele is no stranger to heartbreak but the singer is denying rumors she and her boyfriend Simon Konecki have split.  “Simon & I are still very much together,” Adele wrote on Twitter on Sunday after The Sun reported that the couple were living apart. Konecki, who is the father of Adele’s two-year-old son Angelo, is back at his bachelor pard, according to the report. “They’ve not spent any real time together in the past two months,” said a source. “Adele spends time with her mum Penny and friends in London while Simon is nearly two hours and 60 miles away. One of the last times they were seen in public ended in her heading home alone after an argument.” Adele and Konecki started dating in January 2012 and that October she gave birth to Angelo.

New photos of the alleged raped victim has popped out to be the teen who was sexually assaulted by KKD. The Airport Police Station confirmed the arrest of the showbiz personality on Saturday 27th December 2014 but details of his arrest are empty. ASP Afia Tenge has revealed that “He [KKD’ is being held for allegedly assaulting somebody sexually. He has not been charged now for any offense, till we get preliminary evidences or material to prosecute him according to the charges that will be proffered against him depending on the evidence that we get.” However, the Ghanaian stylish and celebrity, Kwasi Kyei Darkwa has denied allegations of raping the unnamed victim at the African Regent hotel. Unfortunately, KKD is facing mounting allegations and the newest accuser is the lady pictured on the right who claimed the GH media guru has sexually assaulted her.

              Saddick Adams SportsObama is one of the presenters expected to leave Angel FM Some of Angel Fm's biggest names, including Saddick Adams SportsObama and kwame Adinkra will leave the station. The two are allegedly set to leave Angel Fm for a more lucrative job with Accra's 104.7 FM.                                                                Kwame Adinkra In a telephone conversation with a close ally to Obama, he neither confirmed nor denied that the hard to crack sports pundit has landed another lucrative job in the Nations capital. He opted to keep quiet about the whole story and left u...

The programmes manager of Tepa based Unity FM, Emmanuel Kwasi Akkueteh popularly known in the media as "Daakyehene Papabi' tendered his resignation on Wednesday night. Daakyehene Papabi met the CEO, Charles Nana Boadu Ayebourfo (BOACHA), the Kyidomhene of Tepa Traditional Area and handed over his resignation. "I hope the station grows to the level we intended. I wish the incoming management well. For me, I'm out." said Daakyehene. Reports trooping in is that of the General Manager, Patrick Kwaku Sarpong who is next to follow suit. Unity FM, from the year 2015 will see a new direction in management led by NAFKING, the CEO of Nafking  Movie Productions. Unity FM is a Tepa-based private Commercial radio station transmitting on 106.5 Mhz. Submitted By: Allan Baidu Follow Me: Twitter - @raycharlesgh                     Instagram - raycharles777    ...

  Grown and Sexy singer Mzbel is set to celebrate her 10 years of existence in the music industry with a concert dubbed: ‘MZBEL RED CONCERT’. The event which was launched at the Alisa Hotel is slated for the 7th of February 2015 at the national theatre. Talking about the event, Mzbel who is known in real life as Nana Ekua Amoah explained that the significance behind the month and date is because the brand Mzbel is built on love; it has always made sure women had the better portion of love hence since February will be a month to celebrate women after the Red Concert. She also explained further saying that the event will become an annual thing starting 2015; ‘now my fans can have something to look up to yearly in terms of concert’, she noted. She also mentioned that, as part of the 10 years anniversary there will be a weeklong celebrations which is set to start from the 3rd – 7th of February 2015. ‘As part of the 10 years celebrations I will draw more...

There is excitement already in the showbiz industry as the year 2014 comes to an end. The Volta regime rapper has enjoyed hits songs like "Over again, Best rapper,  Nyorviade" which immediately shot up the charts in Ghana. The year 2014 has been a blissful one for the entertainer. If you could remember, the prolific Ghanaian rapper married his longtime girlfriend, Stacey Osekere at a low key ceremony during the Easter holidays. Denning Edem Hotor is indeed ending his 2014 year in a grand style. He shared the above photo on Instagram.

Actress and TV personality,Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa, alias Afia Schwarzenegger has grabbed Best Comedian of the Year at the maiden edition of Viasat 1's Jigwe Awards.  Jigwe Awards, is a spoof award aimed at only creating humour and fun in the Ghanaian media. She clinched the Best Comedian award, together with comedian DKB. Follow Me: Twitter - @raycharlesgh                     Instagram - raycharles777                     E-mail - raycharlesmarfo777@gmail.com Follow Me: Twitter - @raycharlesgh                     Instagram - raycharles777                     E-mail - raycharlesm...

In this country, he is establishing himself as high society's rapper of choice... he is  Kwaku Nsiah-Boamah popularly known as Flowking Stone married his long time girlfriend, Bridgette Acheampong on Saturday December 20th. The rapper of music duo Bradez and Bridgette wed at the Cicero Guest House in Kumasi. Stone is so happy to make Bridgette his wife, The whole experience was amazing and both where so happy to have tied the knot. Follow Me: Twitter - @raycharlesgh                     Instagram - raycharles777                     E-mail - raycharlesmarfo777@gmail.com   Video Credit: NYDJ

Dave Hammer, a radio presenter with Kumasi based Hello Fm has completed his Bsc Administration in marketing and logistics. Dave has become a popular voice hosting one of the biggest entertainment shows in the Garden City - Hello Entertainment Review. His BSC from Christian Service University College was a blend of Administration in marketing and logistics. “I have had a thoroughly enjoyable time here at the university. The BSC has enabled me to set in motion some of my skills, whilst also learning new and innovative ways of thinking about our economy. “I am forever indebted to my supervisors for the support and enthusiasm they have given me over the last four years “Now it is time to get out in to the big, wide world and put my new qualification to work,” added Dave Hammer. Well bro, the best i can say is congratulations. But My show, that's Weekend Smash on Metro is bigger than Hello Entertainment Review. Lol Cheers Man. Follow Me: Twitter - @raycharles...

The Bohye 95.3 broadcaster Eddie Brown, who for more than five years was a familiar voice on radio in kumasi has died at the age of 31. Eddie Brown "The God Son" according to Papa Wasty, a radio colleague had been suffering from Jaundice which he was diagnosed with in months ago. Colleagues in the radio industry said in an interview with Ray Charles that Eddie was respected for his intelligence, integrity and professionalism. He had worked in numerous radio stations in the Ashanti Region, ranging from Dove Fm - now Sikka Fm, Anigye Fm - now Y FM and Bohye Fm. Tributes poured in to the father-of-one after his demise. Sports journalist Prince Adu Asare wrote on Facebook: “My best friend Eddy Brown (The God Son) is gone forever. Eddie Damirifa Due, Due ne Amanehunu. Hmmmmmmmm                             The audio below spills out what...

                                          Koo Fori in a pose with Naa Ameley Female presenter of Sankofa radio in the United states has rendered an apology to her fans and Mr. Seth Kwabena Karikari alias Koo Fori on a post which suggested the two were on the same love bed. The U.S based Naa Ameley Tagoe, has stated her posts on social media were mere jokes and so must be seen as such. Below is a snap shot of her retraction on Facebook.

  Ghanaian comedienne, Afia Schwarzenegger, has conceded that the worst thing she had ever done in life was insulting Ghanaian charismatic pastor, Bishop Daniel Obinim. The actress a few weeks back started a campaign against “fake pastors” and urged Ghanaians, Christians in particular to “say no to fake pastors and show them the red card”. The campaign which started on social media, Facebook, came on the heels of heated exchanges between her and Bishop Obinim, who is the Founder and Leader of God’s Way International Ministry. The fight between the two began after Obinim showered invectives on the actress during one of his televised Sunday sermons. Schwarzenegger rebutted in equal measure with a series of videos in which she called Obinim names and accused him of being a fake pastor. She claimed Obinim’s abuse of her person was sparked by her refusal to give in to the Bishop’s persistent romantic proposals. But in an interview with Kafui Dey, on Friday De...

  Rapper Stone has been blowing up the airwaves and climbing music charts with his hit “ The Gifted.” The rapper of music group Bradez poses with his Bulldogs in a photo he shared on instagram. Stone loves dogs and encourages his fans to think of them and treat them like members of the family. Dogs are social pack animals who crave and deserve companionship. The rapper indicates practice of assaulting dogs is one of the cruelest things that you can do to an animal who wants nothing more than to be scratched behind the ears. Check out the footage from Stone’s photo on instagram.

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has downplayed his well-publicised feud with fellow musician Samini, saying his actions are purely business motivated and that he holds no personal grudges with Samini.  The pair’s verbal squabbles have captivated fans in recent times, with Samini taking to social networking site, Twitter in October to mock Shatta over the suit filed against him by Charterhouse.  However, when asked about his feud with Samini in an interview, the ‘Everybody Likes My Thing’ singer, explained that whatever is happening between the two of them is aimed at creating some excitement in the industry.  “A whole lot of people are misunderstanding what I’m doing but Samini is one musician I respect a lot….I really admire him a lot but this is business. I don’t have anything personal against him….The fans always want to see us together…but the more they take it personal, the more issues come up….I’m trying to teach him how to do business to...

Last month Ghanaian Fuse ODG wrote a post explaining why he turned down the opportunity to appear alongside Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and One Direction in this year's Band Aid 30 song for the Ebola crises. The 'Azonto' singer revealed that the lyrics in 'Do They Know It's Christmas' contradict the message that he tries to send about Africa through his 'TINA' (This Is New Africa) movement and that he would help raise funds for Ebola another way. Now, the opportunity has arrived, Fuse has released a new song and video titled 'Letter To TINA' to help raise money to battle the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea.

Unity Fm, a subsidiary of Boacha Group of Company is a commercial radio station based in Tepa.  After a year and half of transmission, the CEO is embarking on a massive overhauling to bring on new hands and ideas.  The current managers are to leave office on the 29th of December for a take over by one NAFKING (a movie producer) of Nafking Movie Production fame. The station which currently transmits on 1kw will from January 1 be transmitting on 3kw.  Among the newest arrangements to put the station on a high pedestal is the change of the station's logo and colours, installation of a more powerful transmitter, total change of personnel, website to stream the station's programme live of air.  The intended capital injection will compel the station poach some of the experienced voices in Kumasi.

As Nicki Minaj turned 32-years-old last week her 'Feeling Myself' collaborator Beyoncé took to her website to wish 'Onika' a happy birthday and Nicki's over-excited reaction was priceless. This week the 'Anaconda' singer appeared on  Jimmy Fallon's US talk show 'The Tonight Show' and revealed that she "hates" the high-school photo that Queen Bey used to send the message.

Ghanaian rapper Edem Agbeviadey has shared a lovely photograph of his wife on Instagram as she celebrates her Birthday today. The rapper posted the photo of Mrs. Stacey Agbeviadey with the caption “Hbd…Wifeeee”but we know where the real appreciation will go on right?Lol Unfortunately, the age of Stacey is unknown.  Happy birthday to Mrs Edem.

Access Hollywood  has obtained an exclusive statement from Bill Cosby's daughter Evin. "He is the FATHER you thought you knew. The Cosby Show was my today's tv reality show. Thank you. That's all I would like to say :)," the statement from the 38-year-old reads. Additionally, Evin took to her  Facebook  page to voice her opinion on the allegations her father is facing. "Love my mom," she posted on Monday after her mother her Camille Cosby released a  statement  to the media defending her husband. Evin also voiced a strong opinion on rape. "Rape is a serious allegation and it is suppose to be taken VERY seriously but so is Falsely accusing someone. When someone rapes a person they go to prison. THAT should also happen to the person that has wrongfully accused an innocent victim. They are not ONLY destroying innocent people's life they are ALSO making it hard for the MEN and Women to find justice when they have been raped," she...

The Police Hospital in Accra has said vehemently that it cannot be blamed in anyway whatsoever for the death of Sima Ibrahim, the incarcerated boss of the Exopa Modelling Agency who died at the facility last Friday. The hospital has said that claims of negligence being levelled against its staff are unfounded. It has, however, declined answering questions on whether or not it conducted an autopsy on the remains of Sima to ascertain the actual cause of his sudden death. Reports say there was no permanent pathologist at the Police Hospital and therefore Sima’s family had to send his remains to the 37 Military Hospital where an autopsy was conducted. When the question was put to ASP Juliana Obeng, Public Relations Officer of the hospital, she explained on NEAT Fm’s Entertainment Ghana show on Tuesday that the hospital ha...

The 37-year-old Nigerian, who was arrested by the police for impersonating Ghanaian actor Majid Michel has been jailed 10 months with hard labour on Friday. The imposter , Kelvin Ogodogu, was arrested on Saturday, November 15 through the help of some of his neigbours in Kasoa in the Central region, for trying to defraud a US-based Nigerian lady. The Nigerian, posing as Majid Michel on Facebook, solicited funds from unsuspecting persons, including the US-based Nigerian lady, Ikay, to bury his mum. Kelvin Ogodogu was arraigned before the Ledzokuku Krowor Municipal Assembly (LEKMA) Magistrates’ Court in Teshie on Thursday, November 20 where he initially pleaded not guilty to the charges of impersonation and attempted fraud. During the second hearing on Tuesday, November 25, presided over by Judge Charles Yaw Boateng, State Prosecutor, Chief Inspector Ophelia Denteh led the award winning actor to give his evidence. But during his third appearance on Thursday, Novemb...

Actor Osita Iheme known as Paw Paw has debunk circulating speculations that he and his close friend, Chinedu Ikedieze(Aki) have part ways. Earlier in the week, reports on several tabloids suggested that the two Nigerian actors were not in good terms leading to a split but in an interview, Osita Iheme has alluded to the fact that; “Aki was trying to explain why we no longer lived together in our former apartment, which was because the owner of the apartment wanted to make use of it and the fact is that we are not getting younger. We cannot live together forever. Even biological twins eventually separate to pursue their careers and lives. This does not mean they are not connected. There was reason for us to stay apart and I don’t think that should justify our ‘separation’ doing the rounds.” “Those who might have been worried about this rumour should disregard it because Aki and I are still together. In fact, we did a movie entitled “Aki the Blind” together recently.”

TV and radio personality Afia Schwarzenegger has punched insults on The Founder of the International Gods Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim for insulting her in a recent video released online.   In the video, Obinim threw insults at Afia Schwarzenegger and ex-president Jerry John Rawlings… “ You Afia Schwarzenegger, You short thing.... You are short and look like a monkey” In a quick rebuttal, Afia on her Facebook wall has replied Bishop Obinim with some harsh words. Afia wrote; “Obinnim...If your wife had my body or my class you will never be the brand ambassador for Barcadi Nite Club, jumping from one hooker to another, if your wife was as intelligent as I am you will never say things like "Knowredge, Kwaaarlebu, creaver, president Rawrings. If your wife looked a little like me you will never sleep with your church members in the name of counseling and run after your pastors wives begging them for sex. So the next time you decide to insult another man...

THE RAY CHARLES BLOG - At long last “Joe Laka's medium,” will be available to listeners of SILVER 97.5, a new FM radio station in the Kumasi Metropolis. The station, which is owned by Mr. Sylvester Owusu, , a celebrated former Asante Kotoko chairman, incorporated several months ago, made a “soft start-up” about two hours ago “to make sure everything plays well,” a usual practice when a new station hit the air waves. A source at the station told Ray Charles in a phone conversation- “The quality of the station is really, really very good; the technical, the audio quality(we are working on that) and the programming,” he said. “We will try to provide a first-class station for the Ashanti listening area.” Silver 97.5 Fm's coverage area will include parts of the Brong-Ahafo and Eastern Region. The station currently plays music from the 1980s and 1990s along with some tunes from the 1970s and some of today’s hits. Now, Silver 97.5 Fm is ready to claim its aud...

Yesterday 26th November 2014 marked another memorable day for sports pundit Ike Owusu Ansah as he celebrated his birthday with the happy family of Metro Fm. The most painful thing is that, i wasn't present to fill my stomach but in all, join me in one happy mood and say happy belated birthday to Ike.

P-Square, the Nigerian R&B duo composed of identical twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye are mourning their father who passed away on Monday 24 th November 2014. According to reports, the father of the duo, late Pa Okoye recently had a successful knee surgery and was up and about going for physiotherapy when he fell and died.   Sometime past, the Naija R&B twins had a strained relationship with their Dad due to their chosen career. They however amicably solved  their differences and since then, they enjoyed a good relationship until his sudden demise. May he Rest In Peace.

Ghana’s M’am Bea, Macky 2, Butterphly and Nhlanhla seem to have one foot in the  Big Brother Hotshots grand finale which is only two weeks ahead. They were the only housemate who survived nominations this week, which also happens to be the last before the final show.  This is the pen-ultimate week and ahead of the final vote this week’s nominations separated the safe from the not so safe. Macky2 added Ellah to the unfortunate list. The nominations this week are: Goitse Idris JJ Sheillah Tayo Sipe Trezagah Ellah

Miss Nadia Ntanu, Ghana’s agent at the 2014 Miss World pageant has paid a visit to Mr. Victor Smith, Ghana’s Commissioner to the United Kingdom. The courtesy call forms part of the numerous activities clustered by Exclusive Events Ghana, organizers of the Miss Ghana pageant. The visit gave Miss Ntanu the exposure to associate with some staffs of the Ghanaian Embassy in United Kingdom. In attendance were, Damptey B. Asare, Minister Head of Chancery, Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, Minister Consular (Head of Information), and George A.B Blankson Minister Head Consular Affairs. H. E Victor Emmanuel Smith encouraged Ntanu to be a worthy representative for Ghana at the finals of Miss World pageant 2014.

Youth and Children Affairs minister Ronald Kibuule yesterday paid the family a courtesy call alongside his family that shared gifts with Arnella. “My children watched the video and insisted on seeing your daughter. I have not slept or concentrated on work since I watched the clip on social media. I am happy God saved her,” he told the family, reaching out for the victim baby girl who protested any stranger’s warmness. Mr Kibuule condemned the maid’s action, sending a strong message against child abuse and advising parents to exercise due diligence before employing domestic staff under whose care their children’s future is laid. The video, he said, has opened the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development’s eyes. “We are going to design a legal and policy frame work to regulate maids and other domestic staff because they are unprofessional. We want to put in place basic professional requirements so that companies that recruit maids are registered and maids...

  Miss Nadia Ntanu, Ghana’s representative at 2014 Miss World pageant, has officially moved into camp for the 2014 finals. This year the event returns to London, its original home. The finale will be on December 14, but the contestants have already arrived and the sports events are under way. The “swimsuit competition” for Miss World pageant last year was canceled because the organizers, feared a possible terrorism in Indonesia. Nadia checked in at the Marriote County Hall in London, where she joined over a 100 others. Ghana is the current holder of the Miss Africa title, the only African country to have made last year’s top three. Ghana is looking forward to putting up a c onvincing performance at this year’s finals. Exclusive Events Ghana, organizers of the Miss Ghana pageant say they are hopeful she will make an impact in this years pageant.

Actor Chris Attoh and his lovely wife, actress Damilola Adegbite have revealed the name of their baby boy. The couple yesterday christened their first baby in Ghana and have named him Brian .   Chris Attoh, on his Instagram page shared the above photo alongside his wife and Seyi Momodu with the caption; “Thank you lord, through you we have a son and today his name shall be called Brian. Today was a big day thank you lord”

Ssshhhhh don't tell anyone: but here are exclusive pictures from the studios of Vision 1Fm in Accra.  After a painful exit from F-Giant, the former host of Fox morning drive, displays his excitement in the new studios he finds himself, that is Vision 1Fm in Accra. Innovative, youthful and exciting, Nana Yaw Sarfo understand the huge task ahead of him. Without losing his unique touch on the microphone, its now a done deal for Nana Yaw Sarfo in the Nations Capital. Sources say he will host a political program known as "Meman Nti" from the hours of 10am - 1pm, excluding weekends.

                                                   Nana Benyin Anumel- Loyal Servant One of Kumasi's best-known specialist radio presenters, Nana Benyin Anumel, has ended his long relationship with the commercial station Luv 99.5 FM by resigning on a “mutual agreement”. He tendered in his resignation letter on Friday 21st November 2014. Source disclosed to Ray Charles. Nana Benyin is known for his encyclopaedic knowledge of music and matured talk. As one of the loyal servants of Luv Fm, "The Nab Man" channeled huge outdoor events to add the much needed and hugely successful mature edge to the Kumasi based medium. Reliable information intercepted by The Ray Charles Blog indicates he is joining the re branded Ultimate Fm 106.9 F...

President Obama announced a plan Thursday night to mainstream millions of illegal immigrants with an executive order allowing them to stay instead of facing deportation, bringing howls from Republicans who complained about so-called ‘anchor babies’ helping their illegal parents remain in the U.S. The president calmly explained in a 16-minute speech – subtitled in Spanish – the parameters of what angry Republicans are calling a lawless ‘amnesty.’ ‘We’re going to offer the following deal,’ he said: ‘If you’ve been in America for more than five years; if you have children who are American citizens or legal residents; if you register, pass a criminal background check, and you’re willing to pay your fair share of taxes – you’ll be able to apply to stay in this country temporarily, without fear of deportation.’ ‘You can come out of the shadows and get right with the law.’  ‘That’s what this deal is. Now let’s be clear about what it isn’t,’ the president caution...