SOME MINOR FLOPS ON THE RECENT V.G.M.A 2014

    

        We thank God for yesterday, bringing and making the V.G.M.A a success. I realise that the organisers of the V.G.M.A Charter House has really learn from their previous mistakes because this year's show was indeed one of the best of its kind, new innovations were being introduced especially on the red carpet segment and others. The SELFIE pictures, performances, the fashions and some of the people that came to present awards. I must commend them.

       However, there were also some flops I noticed that is from my perspective point and view during the show. You may not consider it a flop, but I do.

ü  The first flop I noticed was about the stage microphone...When Herty Borngreat came to present the first award the microphone was not responding until the Mc. K.O.D gave her the microphone he was using. Believe me that was a flop for it to happen at the beginning point of the show.

ü  Another part I consider a flop is the point which Guru was first introduce to the crowd to perform...Am sure he was not ready at that time, so the M.C had to intervene until Guru was ready to perform.

ü  I also realised that some of the Artists that were nominated for Artist of the year category were not coming for the other awards they have won but rather their representatives were coming for it mean while they were around. Some gave excuses that they were preparing to perform. But for God sake that is not an excuse.

ü  And I would have prefer a gospel artist to open the floor and that would have come as sign of opening prayers.

ü  Lastly the hosts were not bad K.O.D and Eazzy but I honestly think Ghanaians are tired of the pair hosting V.G.M.A. There are other equally great host that can host the program.

•         Hmmm and what did Iyanyan do wrong to his Ghanaian fans...? Still to come

These are some minor flops I think could have been rectifying easily, and others I probably didn’t notice or didn’t consider as flops.

Congratulation to Elikem n Pokello and all the winners....Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Joey B, Efya, Soni Badu, OJ and ETC..

 

List Of The Top 10 African Players To Watch At The 2014 World Cup

Come world cup... the world and around Africa, fans are looking forward to cheering their favourite teams at the World Cup in Brazil this June.
We did a preview of the five African teams that will be at the World Cup previously. Now, here are our top 10 African players to watch at the tournament.

10. Joël Matip, 22 (Cameroon)

Since the legendary centre back Rigobert Song retired from the national team, Cameroon has lacked the right person to step in his shoes. However, this is where Matip comes in.
The 22-year old central defender plays for Schalke in Germany and he’s really been impressive for both club and country. He’s very tall, strong in the air and tackles intelligently.
He’s not only the player to watch in the Cameroon team, but he’s also the future of Cameroon football.

9. Kenneth Omeruo, 20 (Nigeria)


Omeruo doesn’t look much like a strong defender, but he’s actually a rock.
He was exceptional at the 2013 Nations Cup, which Nigeria won, and during the World Cup qualifiers. He’s one of the best African defenders right now. It’s no surprise that Chelsea have signed him.

8. Sofiane Feghouli, 24 (Algeria)

A lot of pundits have written off Algeria’s chances in Brazil, but one player who is expected to shine is Feghouli.
The midfielder is presently the most prominent player on the Algeria team, and he plays for top La Liga side Valencia. So much of Algeria’s chances will depend on his form in Brazil.

7. Kwadwo Asamoah, 25 (Ghana)

Asamoah is a creative, energetic midfielder with a lot of stamina. He was named Ghana Player of the Year in 2012 and 2013.
Ghana have other good players in the midfield like Kevin-Prince Boateng, Michael Essien and Sulley Muntari. Notwithstanding, Coach Kwesi Appiah should be looking to play him in the left wing, a position where he often functions at his club Juventus.
Ghana are drawn in a difficult group alongside Germany and others, but with players like Asamoah, they can make a strong impact in the competition.

6. Fabrice Olinga, 17 (Cameroon) 

Olinga is the youngest player to score in La Liga, at 16. He’s been described as the next Samuel Eto’o because of his prodigious attacking style.
On the other hand, Aurier is a skillful defender who has improved very much since he joined Ligue 1 side Toulouse. He’s even benched the more experienced Emmanuel Eboue to establish himself firmly in the Ivory Coast first team. He and Olinga are two of the most promising lads in African football and will be keenly watched by many at the World Cup.

5. Vincent Enyeama, 31 (Nigeria)

As Lille coach René Girard described him, Enyeama is a cat. He’s not only the best African goalie right now, but he’s also one the best goalies in the top five European leagues.
This season, but for an own goal by a teammate, Enyeama could have equalled Gaetan Huard’s 20-year record of playing 1176 minutes in the French Ligue 1 without conceding a goal.
He’s the captain of his team and will be a strong influence in Brazil.

4. Emmanuel Emenike, 26 (Nigeria)

Emenike was nominated for the 2013 CAF African player of the year award. He is rugged, quick on the ball and scores many crucial goals for his national team. He’s certainly a goal-getter.
He’s been the spearhead of the Nigerian team for over a year, and fans will be banking on him to get the goals and lead the attack in Brazil.

3. Wilfried Bony, 24 (Ivory Coast)

Bony is a prolific striker with a powerful shot. He’s made an outstanding impression since arriving at Swansea this season, and a lot of people are tipping him to deliver for the Ivory Coast team in Brazil.
His captain Didier Drogba will be playing in his last World Cup, and fans expect that Bony will use this tournament to prove that he’s capable of filling the retiring man’s shoes. He will lead the team’s hunt for goals in Brazil alongside Drogba.

2. Mikel Obi, 26 (Nigeria)



Mikel is the nucleus of the Nigerian team and was voted second best African player in 2013.
He’s not a great goal scorer, but he has a knack for passing the ball and keeping ball possession. The Chelsea midfielder also has a quick mind and much stamina, and his form will be very decisive for his team in Brazil.

1. Yaya Toure, 27 (Ivory Coast)

Certainly the best African footballer at the moment and among the best midfielders in the business, Yaya Toure is well above average in all areas. He’s strong in defence and in attack. He’s a very consistent player, and he works tirelessly for the whole team. He’s a complete midfielder indeed.
A player like Yaya Toure will have no problem commanding a worldwide followership at the World Cup.
Those are the top 10 African players to watch in Brazil

SOME GHANAIAN FUNERALS NOT ACCEPTED BY THE DEAD..

designs of caskets

      In Ghana and the world funeral is a ceremony for celebrating, respecting, sanctifying, or remembering the life of a person who has died. In a simpler form funeral is a ceremony marking a person’s death.  Customs vary widely between cultures, and religious affiliations within cultures.

     Ghana comprises of various ethnicities with different cultures, but when it’s about funeral, I think all ethnicities apart from the Northern sector and other few have similar way of organising funeral. From my perspective I believe funeral is done to give the dead some sort of final respect and honour. But is that what we are really seeing in some today’s funeral ceremony? If the dead could come and give final judgement on how their funeral ceremony were made, am sure lots of the ceremony will not be accepted, especially when the dead involve died because of hunger, inadequate money for treating diseases, betrayal by family or friends and etc. The needs and support needed by the dead has at the time he /she was alive was not given, so why giving when the person is dead now.

     I am saying this with the greatest honour of respect, it is in such funerals you will see the meaning of unnecessary extravagance, the definition of hypocrisy, definition of adultery, definition of glutton, definition of drunkenness, imbursement by grieved family members, lavishly spending and other immoral activities, and this a places where people are suppose to mourn.

     A former Minister and a current legislator in Ghana Hon. Alban Bagbin once said “We are investing in the dead rather than the living...and that is bad”. I understand that in some communities in Ghana aside the caskets makers and other stakeholders in the funeral business, some people wish for more exciting funerals in the community.

    However, other funeral ceremonies are not like that, family and friends from different parts of the world come together to pay their last respect to a deceased loved one or to sympathise with bereaved friend. It is also creating the opportunity to bring family and friends come together once again and mourn en bloc.

Watch out for an Upcoming Documentary on Funerals in Ghana.

By.....Martinz D’ Pen