Blitz the Ambassador is coming to London and will be performing live @ Cargo on Wednesday, August 3 at 8:00pm and August 4 at 12:00am…..

(Hot collaboration: Dear Africa - Blitz The Ambassador ft. Les Nubians)

Wow….you’ll be pleased to know that at long last -Blitz the Ambassador is finally coming to London! Supported at Cargo by Djs, Spin Doctor & Charlie Dark -I’m guessing that Old Street’s going to be jammed packed with Blitz’s diehard fans -me included. I look forward to seeing all there -its going to be hot. For more info about Blitz The Ambassador & Embassy Ensemble Live at Cargo visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=220883771278955

More Info:
Dates: Wednesday, August 3 at 8:00pm & August 4 at 12:00am

Address:
Cargo
Rivington Street
London, United Kingdom

Price: £5 in advance (£8 on the door)

For more info visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=220883771278955

Samini’s in London -did you know?

I’m shocked! I’ve just watched the ever gorgeous Samini on Afro Buzz on Vox Africa (Sky 218) only to find -not only has he launched his latest album (this happened on the 20th) but he is playing today at …somewhere.....

So I visited his Facebook page and this is what was posted.

GOOD
MORNING PEOPLE ..GET YOUR TRIGGA RELOADED★SAMINI LIVE CONCERT★OFFICIAL
C.E.O UK ALBUM LAUNCH TICKETS ASAP ..ASSURED ENTRY TO THE EVENT WITH
YOUR TICKETS ..NO LONG WAIT @ THE DOOR ..CALL Dynasty London
(07852584181) French Kiss-dj (07977343113) Dennyx de Menace-Gh
(07814019846) ACTIVE PROMO (07985718522)...GETS YOURS NOW

**This is sooooooooooo not good enough. Why are Ghanaian promoters satisfied with sooo little exposure? Why are they so lazy? What media outlets did they use? Did they send out a press release to all media outlets or just the same ole, same ole people? What a shame… Why is it that after googling this event -there’s no mention of it on any blogs? This is a disservice to Samini -arguably one of Ghana’s greatest musicians. Anyway after looking through Samini’s facebook pictures I stumbled across some of the above flyers. I can see from one of the flyers that he will be performing at Old Gold Coast, 224 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4OB..

**I’m going to stop here because I can’t be bothered. If these people can’t be bothered to advertise and look after Samini’s business properly -then I can’t be bothered -also.

***When will we Ghanaians stop being soooo satisfied with little? There’s a whole world out there -and only selling/reaching/ attaining the few is sooo not hot or good enough. xx

For more information about Samini visit: http://www.saminilive.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SAMINI/42745334460
http://www.myspace.com/samini1

Can anyone tell me from the above flyer when this event is taking place?

Ghana International Bank plc introduces GHIB Debit MasterCard

Photo courtesy of Ghana International Bank plc

“We’re unique – a Ghanaian-owned international bank based in the City of London. For Ghanaians around the globe we deliver banking services designed by people who understand your needs, and provide a bridge to the banking institutions of home. For corporates doing business in Africa, we’re a gateway to the global financial system, providing access to expertise, capital and extensive cross-border capabilities.” www.ghanabank.co.uk

“Home or away, the smarter way to pay. Here’s the easiest way to get cash out from your GHIB Current Account or pay for your purchases, at home or abroad.


•No more lunchtime queues at the bank.
•No more carrying around large amounts in cash.
•No more cheques to write and no worrying whether they’ll be accepted.
• Get cash out from your current account or check your balance 24/7 from any bank’s money machine
• Pay for your purchases with your card – easier than cash or cheques
• Lets you enjoy the time-saving convenience of online or phone shopping
• Use it overseas – safer and more convenient than organising foreign currency
• Get a complete record of your transactions in your statement. Helps you stay in control of your money.” www.ghanabank.co.uk

**For more information on the services offered by Ghana International Bank or to apply for a GHIB Debit MasterCard please phone Ghana International Bank’s Retail Banking Helpdesk on 0845 605 6004.

Ghana International Bank plc
67 Cheapside
Ist Floor
City of London
EC2V 6AZ
Telephone: 020 7653 0350
http://www.ghanabank.co.uk/
[The Bank is opened from 9.30am to 3pm]

Charlotte Mensah launches shea butter cream for hair and skin...

I'm loving this new model/presenter -Corali's hair...I don't know much about her but I stumbled across Corali in Black Beauty and Hair magazine [in a piece about hairstylist Charlotte Mensah's new miracle shea butter cream]. 100 per cent shea butter, -Charlotte's new creams are gentle, natural and kind to hair and skin -and come in authentic calabash shells. After applying the shea butter to Corali's tired, dry frizzy mane-Charlotte's shea butter [enriched with Vitamin E] -tamed, controlled and lovingly restored Corali's crowning glory, -leaving it more manageable, healthy and glossy. The shea butter is made in Ghana and prices starts from £7.99 -and can only be purchased from Charlotte's hair salon -at:

Hair Lounge
347 Portobello Road
London, W10 5SA
020 8969 9444
www.hairlounge.co.uk

Black Star: Ekow Eshun

I remember the day I spied Ekow Eshun in the prestigious, 'Debrett's People of the Year 2006' book -I was truly inspired (and decided there and then, that I will be in the 2010 edition -by God's grace 'O'). British born Eshun is multi talented. An author; journalist, broadcaster, magazine editor (Ekow edited Arena magazine -and did a short stint as editorial director of Tank magazine) and artistic director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London. If you haven't seen this cultural pundit on BBC2's Friday night arts programme Newsnight Review, you are missing out -Ekow's academic and sardonic wit and provocative ramblings -will keep you glued. Copies of Mr Eshun's memoir, 'Black Gold of the Sun' Hamish Hamilton, 2005 -(a powerful narrative about -Ekow's return trip to Ghana, Ghanaian history, Slavery -and issues of identity and race) are available from -www.amazon.co.uk/