R2bees set to launch their own condom range….

According to Ghana Rising fave celebrity/showbiz reporter -Ameyah Debrah, hot rap outfit, R2bees (Refuse 2 be Broke) are set to launch their own range of condoms -and are presently awaiting, “approval from the Ghana Standards Board/Food and Drugs Board before they hit the market.”

I hope that this launch is accompanied by professional 'safe sex' education and that the boys visit colleges and universities across Ghana to promote said message.

I believe R2bees will do well with this, -Ghana doesn’t have STI clinics after all (only goodness knows why) and we have to stay safe -and condoms help…

You can read all about it via Ameyah Debrah’s website at: http://www.ameyawdebrah.com/

Afia Schwarzenegger’s [fabulous] Ghana flag shoes…

Photo courtesy of Ghana Music.com via: https://www.facebook.com/ghanamusicdotcom


I know I shouldn’t love them, but Afia Schwarzenegger‘s Ghana flag platform court shoes are sooo wrong -they’re right.. -and she looks fabulous.…

The thing is....I kind of don’t like the idea of wearing flags as shoes, but by keeping the rest of her garb simple (you can never go wrong with black) -the shoes (and earring & clutch) are her statement piece…..

I’m liking Afia Schwarzenegger played by beautiful Ghanaian actress and comedian -Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa.

A real national treasure, this -the real Afia Schwarzenegger -may no longer be on TV in Ghana but Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa has many more loveable characters up her sleeve. Plus she’s not just a comedian, if you‘ve had the pleasure of reading her Facebook page -you’ll know…she’s a God fearing mother, wife and entrepreneur. And Ghana Rising is now a fan!!!
To keep up with the comical happenings of Ms Schwarzenegger visit her Facebook fan page at:https://www.facebook.com/Valentina.Nana.Agyeiwaa

P.s ---I’ve just had a good noise around Ms Afia’s FB page and it appears she has just launched her own accessories label (she’s selling shoes and handbags) called Schwarbility Designs -and you know what??? Afia Schwarzenegger’s fashion collection is fabulous and gets the thumbs up from Ghana Rising.

I get a lot of young ladies in-boxing me links to their shoe collection -and on closer inspection, I find out that they have bought cheap shoes from Primark and have covered or embellished them with wax print or bling etc …and honestly….they look cheap and gluey -and are just not right for Ghana Rising Blog.. -So I’m always happy when I come across a real shoes collection; one that’s been designed and produced from scratch and -even happier when I know that I ‘would’ wear them myself!!!

I’m truly blown away by Afia Schwarzenegger’s shoe collection. Her designs are neat and well made. They are elegant, stylish and a must buy. I don’t think they are claiming to be lined in leather -nor does it aspire to be Jimmy Choo’s but they are well made and fit for purpose and beautiful and I’m predicting that ‘she’s onto a winner -and I want a pair of each style above.

I’m going to send Afia Schwarzenegger a note asking for more info -and stockist details, so stay tuned or keep your peepers on her Facebook page…

Well done Afia or should I say -Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa….

Ghana Rising Hearts Omenaa Mensah

　

Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Amma Omenaa Mensah is a Polish-Ghanaian weather girl/glamour model/socialite -and a mother of one based in Warsaw, Poland.

A celebrated fashionista, Omenaa Mensah is a fixture in the frows (front-rows), best parties and Polish TV, she took part in their version of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ -and its seems that Poland’s fashion blogs, glossies and gossip magazines are pretty enamoured with her…

I’m loving Omenaa Mensah’s high octane glamorous style. A lover of high fashion, Omenaa Mensah is all about uber groomed, perfect make-up, quality dresses and statement pieces during the day -and red carpet va-va-voom at night…

Its been a real joy and delight looking for photos of Omenaa Mensah. The worldwide web is full to bursting with beautiful (and some risqué) images of Omenaa Mensah -and I was spoilt for choice.

Omenaa Mensah is a beautiful, successful woman in a country that’s not known for celebrating people of colour, thus her success is truly inspiring, and I wish Omenaa Mensah -continued success and wished I could read/understand Polish; -because the media over there has a lot to say about her…

Ghana Rising Hearts Clara Amfo

Clara Amfo with Spike Lee
Interviewed the legendary director that is Spike Lee about his new Michael Jackson documentary 'Bad 25'. Go and watch his film, it's incredible!

Clara Amfo with Cassie

Interviewed Cassie today, full interview on kissfmuk.com soon !

 

 

 

 

Clara Amfo with Tulisa at Wireless

 

Interviewed @jessicabiel nice lady! Video is up at 3pm.Looking forward to seeing tonight's dress caption

 

 

 

 Clara Amfo with Melvin and Ricky....
The brothers! @RickieHW @Melvinodoom

Clara Amfo with Drake

I interviewed Ne-Yo on Tuesday, an artist who I quickly found out prefers to give hugs instead of handshakes!

 Clara Amfo with Mary J. Blige

Clara Amfo with Pro Green I interviewed Pro Green and his fellow nominees including JLS, Emeli Sande, Ed Sheeran and Jessie J at tonight's Brit's Launch for Kiss FM (UK) tonight, video going up tomorrow : )

Clara Amfo with Nicki Minaj

Nobody can deny that Nicki Minaj is killing it.

She’s successfully bridged a gap between Hip Hop and Pop on a level that no other female rapper can compete with right now and I saw that in full effect at her sold out show at the Hammersmith Apollo on Monday.

I know there were some naysayers after her performance at Hackney but from I was witnessed the lady knows how to put on a show, she spat harder and with more clarity than a lot rappers I’ve seen live and her singing voice was on point too.

Getting to the gig was fun, randomly found myself  travelling to the Hammersmith Apollo in a blacked out people carrier with our cameraman,Nicki’s stylist,make up artist and manager eating KFC ….she  standardly rolled up separately!

Clara Amfo with Rihanna

The only girl in the world...and me with no make up. We must laugh. — with Rihanna

 

 

 Clara Amfo with Colin Farrell
Another Totall Recaller, Mr Colin Farrell actor and decent pianist!

Clara Amfo with Justin Bieber

Clara Amfo in Ghana....
Some of the girls I worked with when I went to Ghana for Kiss and the charity Plan for their 'Because I Am A Girl Campaign...


Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Wow that Clara Amfo is like the most Blessed gal on the planet!!! I haven’t used this word for years but Clara Amfo is Fly, do you know what I mean!!! Not only hobnobbing with A-Listers, Clara Amfo seems to be at all the best music events!!!!

Uber talented, on trend, well-informed -and with that must-listen-to-sexy-voice, this radio, online/TV Presenter and voiceover Artist is most definitely on Ghana Rising’s radar and I’ll be tuning into KISS FM UK between 3-7pm on weekdays and 6-10am on Saturdays where she covers KISS Breakfast.

Clara life is uber glamorous but its not all about The Brits and Wireless festivals, she is also a proud Ghanaian and is very involved with, "Kiss and the charity Plan for their 'Because I Am A Girl Campaign."

I don’t know Clara Amfo personally but having watched her interviewing the biggies including: Lady GaGa, Alicia Keys, Jessica Biel, Colin Farrell, Nicki Minaj and Ne-Yo -I find her warm and love her happy, sassy verve.

To keep up with all of Clara Amfo’s fabulous happenings visit: https://twitter.com/claraamfo
http://claraamfo.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ClaraAmfo

P.s Please note that Clara Amfo is also a DJ and can be booked via her website quoted above…


More Info
Clara Amfo is a fresh and dynamic radio, online/television presenter and voiceover artist.

She can currently be heard on KISS FM UK, weekdays 3-7pm and Saturdays 6-10am and has previously covered the evening show and KISS Breakfast.

During her time at KISS she has interviewed the likes of Alicia Keys, Lady GaGa, Britney Spears, Plan B,  Justin Bieber, Drake, Jessie J,  Dizzee Rascal, Nicki Minaj and Mary J. Blige to name but a few!

She’s hosted the British Premiere of ‘Red Riding Hood’ as well as The Transformation Trust’s annual Rock Assembly at London’s 02 Arena to an audience of 16,000. She has travelled to Ghana with her work for the charity Plan UK and has reported from some of the biggest musical festivals in the UK  including Wireless, Global Gathering, SW4 and NASS.

Clara is also a sought after voiceover artist who has lent her voice to Spotify, Motorola, MOBO and Operation Trident. She can currently be heard hosting the The Official UK Top 40, Top 20 and Official Chart Update on MTV channels, This Week’s Viva Top 20 Chart and MTV’s Countdown Specials….she also has a slight addiction to Nike trainers.



 

Music: "The Voice of Germany" winner Ivy Quainoo sings ‘Shake It Out’ with Florence And The Machine -[an uber wow moment]….

　

Break Away by Ivy Quainoo…..




Richest Girl by Ivy Quainoo…..




For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/IvyQuainoo

To book Ivy Quainoo visit her agent at:
http://www.celsius-mgmt.de/de/

More Info
Ivy Quainoo (born 1992 in Berlin) is a German singer. In February 2012, she won the first series of The Voice of Germany..

Ivy Quainoo was born in Berlin, Germany to Ghanaian parents. She attended the Schiller High School in Berlin-Charlottenburg. While still in school and also after her Abitur in 2011, she attended a dramatic arts school in Berlin-Kreuzberg. [2]

The Voice of Germany
After finishing high school, she auditioned for the reality talent show
The Voice of Germany. During the live broadcasts, Quainoo was the only participant of the series to be 'voted in' every time by the spectators. During the finals show on 10 February 2012, she received 33.65% of the combined votes, based on telephone voting and the number of song downloads, with which she left the other three final candidates behind.

Recording with Jakob Royal
In the summer of 2011, Ivy spent time lending her voice as a background singer in writer/singer Jakob Royals self-titled debut album.

First Album and Tour
After the final show, she promoted her single Do You Like What You See on the Harald Schmidt Show and on Verstehen Sie Spaß?.[4][5] Her first album, entitled Ivy, was released in March 2012. At the Echo (music award) she sang with Aura Dione, Caro Emerald, Ina Müller and Dionne Bromfield the song Valerie for Amy Winehouse. Furthermore Ivy Quainoo presented her second single You Got Me at the Prosieben-Celebrity Boxing. On May 14, 2012, she started her first Germany-Tour with a concert in Lüneburg. At the finalshow of Germany's Next Topmodel Quainoo sang her single Break Away.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivy_Quainoo

Nana Agyapong aka Nana Ghana stars in S/S 2012 7 for All Mankind Jeans ad

Episode 6 Spring 2012 -THE OLD DAYS directed by James Franco

(Source: youtu.be)

Credit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YBSTgKwRSBU

　

For more info about Artist/Model/ Performance artist Nana Agyapong visit: http://amnanaghanailoveearth.tumblr.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/nananomadicfilmaker

Objects of Desire: Billboard bags by Trashy Bags.....

 

Out of the 60 Trashy Bags workers we have a small team who have become designers overnight. They are now regularly producing bags like the one you see here. Their designs and the quality of the workmanship is as good as can be found anywhere in the world. Each one is brilliant so please clap for Anas, Derrick, Oboy Sly, Anas, Kingsley, Kwame & Joseph. More about them in later postings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Made from used billboards and lined with a great African fabric.


　

　

Looks like leather, feels like leather but it's not leather. Plastic waste reinvented!

　

We are now making a fantastic range of messenger bags. This bag is made from a discarded Agape House billboard with a purple batik lining. We hope you 'like' this one too!



　

For more info or to purchase the above bags visit:http://www.trashybags.org/

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