MUST READ!!!!!ETERNAL ESCAPE BY NOTORIUOS CRIMINAL ANANIAS MATHE-DEATH

Ananias Mathe unleashed a reign of rape, robbery and housebreaking terror and gained notoriety for his prison escapes. Picture: Sizwe Ndingane/Independent Media

Durban - Good riddance.That was the reaction following the news on Wednesday that notorious criminal and escape artist Ananias Mathe had died.
Mathe died at Durban’s King Edward VIII Hospital on Tuesday after a short illness. He had been admitted last Friday.
“It is considered impolite to speak ill of the dead. However, in the case of Mr Mathe, society is now free from a dangerous and malevolent individual,” said DA Correctional Services shadow minister James Selfe.
“The death of the notorious criminal and escape artist, Mathe, brings to an end a chapter for our prison system,” continued Selfe.
Mathe, a Mozambican national, was convicted of 64 charges, including rape, attempted rape, attempted murder, robbery and theft.
He also killed 13 dogs with poison before entering the homes of his victims with a torch in one hand and a gun in the other.
He would shine the torch in the faces of his victims before raping them, and disappear with their jewellery and cash.
Between 1999 and towards the end of 2002, Mathe specialised in breaking into people’s homes and violently removing their belongings, but did not rape his victims.
In 2003, he escalated to rape.
In 2006, he reportedly managed to escape from the Pretoria C-Max Prison by covering his body with petroleum jelly and sliding out of his cell window. However, he was caught a month later. Six prison warders were dismissed in connection with this escape.
Earlier, he had escaped while an awaiting-trial prisoner in 2005.
After being recaptured following the Pretoria C Max escape, he was sent to the super-max Ebongweni Prison in Kokstad, where he twice tried to escape.
In 2013, he chiselled a hole through a wall in his bid to escape, but was caught.
He tried again this year by breaking a window in his cell.

Escape artist Ananias Mathe in his cell in the Bongweni C-Max prison. File picture: Thami Magubane 

In September, when news of the failed escape bid leaked out, The Mercury visited C Max where it found prison officials searching cells looking for any contraband. Nothing was recovered.
Mathe had tried to escape by bashing the glass of his prison cell window and sawing off the steel on the window to make it bigger.
The attempt embarrassed and infuriated prison officials who said a thorough investigation would be conducted.
An official at the time remarked that Mathe seemed to have had high-level training. “He can use anything as a weapon. His hands are a weapon,” said the official.
“These incidents (of escapes) point not to Mr Mathe’s ingenuity or Houdini-like abilities, but rather to the depressing reality that offenders with large amounts of money made from the proceeds of crimes can bribe their way out of most situations,” said Selfe on Wednesday.
“It is a tribute to the Kokstad C Max staff, and the prison’s security measures, that he was unable to escape.”
Erickson Zungu, the NFP’s spokesman on community safety and liaison, suggested that if the death penalty was still legal in South Africa, it would have been suitable for Mathe.
KwaZulu-Natal Correctional Services spokesman Thulani Mdluli said Mathe’s family had been informed of his death, but would not elaborate due to security concerns.
Mdluli said Mathe had not been well for about a month.
“What we know is that he had a digestive problem.
“He was first treated inside our facility in Kokstad. At some point he was admitted to Usher Memorial (Hospital) in Kokstad. Thereafter, he was referred to Edendale Hospital in Pietermaritzburg where he underwent an operation and was later discharged.
“On December 23, he was admitted to King Edward VIII Hospital where he underwent an operation the following day. He died on December 27 of natural causes.”
Mdluli said it was awaiting the full autopsy report but the medical reports suggested his death was due to digestive problems.
During a visit to the prison following his latest attempt almost three months ago, one of the prison officials remarked that Mathe did not look well.
Ananias Mathe by numbers
1999, the year he came to South Africa.

19, the number of houses he broke into.

3, the number of provinces in which he committed crimes.

24, the number of cellphones he stole during his attacks.

13, the number dogs that died after Mathe poisoned them.

7, the number of women Mathe raped.

3, the number of women who emigrated after being attacked.

3, the number of people Mathe shot after breaking into their homes.

64, the number of charges for which Mathe was convicted.

2, the number of police officers who died while investigating Mathe’s case.

2, the number of witnesses who were supposed to have testified against Mathe but who disappeared before they could.

146, the exhibits presented in court during Mathe’s trial.

150, the number of people who testified against Mathe during the trial.

54, the number of years Mathe was set to serve behind bars.

NEW MUSIC:ROCKY,KING VERGO AND T BAG DROP FIRST SINGLE

Donzylar Rhekhordz front line artists Rocky, King Vergo and T Bag have finally announced themselves with their first single title Oshey, which is an inspirational track for everyone, as Production Credit goes to SkillisBeatz

Also anticipate singles from King Vergo feat. Tinny_Comfirm, T Bag Feat Episode_My Heart Rocky_Body Na Volcano, as production credit goes to SkillisBeatz.

Click on the link below and check it out.

http://dld.bz/fp79J

BISA KDEI IS AN AZONTO SINGER NOT HIGHLIFE-DADA KWABENA

High-life musician Dada Kwabena has said in a recent interview that, multiple award winning artiste Bisa Kdei is not a high-life musician but an Azonto singer.

The young musician who is gradually gaining grounds in the Ghanaian music industry also riposted that, Bisa Kdei does not deserve the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards’ Highlife Artiste of the Year 2016 because he is not doing highlife music.

Speaking with DJ Frank Abeeku on Gentlemen Radio’s most listened program, ‘Wack or Dope’ Dada Kwabena outlined some elements of the highlife music genre which Bisa Kdei does not have in his songs.

According to him, there is no doubt Bisa Kdei is a good musician but he is definitely not doing highlife and therefore Ghanaians should not tag him as one.

“Bisa Kdei is a good musician who has won the hearts of many with his music but I want to state that he is not a highlife artiste.”

“What Bisa Kdei is doing is Azonto music and not highlife. When you talk about highlife musicians in Ghana, you can mention names like Dada Lumba, Ofori Amposah, Dada Kwabena and the rest but not Bisa Kdei.”

Dada Kwabena is well known for hit tracks like ‘Thank God Its Friday’ and ‘Begyidi Da’ and he is currently working on a new track ‘Toffee’ which would be released this week.

He is also set to release two visuals in the coming days for his popular tracks.

GHANAIAN MODEL ROSELYN ASHKAR COVERS THE LATEST EDITION OF NUBIAN BRIDE MAGAZINE

 Ghanaian model Roselyn Ashkar is on a winning streak!

Ashkar is the cover girl for the 13th edition of Nubian Bride Magazine. The magazine prides itself as the only bridal publication in the industry that caters for the African woman.

Early this month, she signed a one-year deal with New York premium vodka company, Cruz Vodka. She is the official model for the advertising campaign shot by world renowned South African photographer Rudy Geyser.

Billboards of her and South African rapper AKA, who is the face of Cruz Vodka can be seen all around the capital of the Southern African country.

Roselyn Ashkar early this year became the new face of EUCERIN products, a skin care brand that delivers visibly healthier, radiant skin.

Ashkar also played a lead role in a TV campaign for Property24.com, and featured in campaigns by some global brands, and has also been photographed by leading celebrity photographers.

She took part in the first edition of Africa’s Next Top Model in 2014 which was produced by Oluchi Orlandi’s company, Lulu Productions.

She worked as a radio producer for Live FM prior to her partaking in the competition.

She is currently signed to Outlaws Model Agency and based in Cape Town, South Africa.

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO KESSE?

Rising to fame after winning the fourth season of TV3's Mentor, Michael Kesse Frimpong,better known in the entertainment circle as Kesse became the new taste for Afro-pop lovers.
Kesse after Mentor participated in the MTN Project fame in Nigeria and after weeks of great performances and display of true talent, he came up second in the competition making Nigeria's Chidenma the winner of the season.
The Ghanaian recording artist, entertainer and composer became relevant shortly after the competition and released songs which were greatly received by the general public.
His unmatched vocal prowess attracted cemented and award winning artists like Okyeame Kwame, D-Black, Edem,Tinny,Efya to work with him.

It is quite shocking that less is heard about this talented artist who looked very promising when he came into the industry. Could it be that Kesse has found a new calling,ran out of creativity or just bad management issues.
Well whatever it is we would love to know and we would surely find out because it will be a grave sin to let this talent go to waste.

Born: November 29, 1986 (age 30)

Record label: CD Run

Albums: Next Week

Genres: Afro pop music, Rhythm and blues, Hiplife

Associated acts: Okyeame Kwame, Efya, Tinny, Ayigbe Edem, Appietus

DRAMA AT DAASEBRE GYAMENAH'S FUNERAL;WIFE ABSENT

Final funeral rites of the late highlife musician Daasebre Gyamenah could not happen on Saturday, November 26 without a drama.

Ahmed Banda, first Vice Chairman of GHAMRO who represented the association has expressed complete disgust on how things happened on Saturday during the funeral of the “Kokooko” singer.

Bandex as he is popularly called in an interview with Dave Hammer on Hello FM in Kumasi when the funeral was ongoing on Saturday disclosed that he did not see any public figure at the funeral aside two delegates from MUSIGA.

Comparing it to the funeral ceremony of late musicians like George Forest, Omanhene Pozo and others he has attended in recent times, the music and movie producer described Daasebre’s funeral as the worst. According to him, the family head realized that attendance was low so he took time to explain to sympathizers what happened prior to the funeral day between the maternal and paternal family.

Bandex continued that he rebuked the family in public over what occurred between the two families. He added that he did not give the family the funeral contribution GHAMRO gave him. He explained that the association gives its contribution to wife and children of the deceased so he cannot give the cash to the family since the wife was absent at the funeral.

Bandex promised to give the cheque, which has the funeral contribution of GHAMRO to the wife when he returns to Accra.

The argument over the dead body we all talked about negatively affected the funeral ceremony. To be frank with you, aside two MUSIGA representatives I saw, I didn’t see any familiar face here.

I’ve been very sad for what is happening at the funeral. I recently attended George Forest and Omanhene Pozo’s funeral but what I’ve seen here is very sad.

The family head saw that there is something wrong at the funeral so he came public to explain why things are going bad including the low attendance. After the family head gave his long speech, they introduced GHAMRO and gave us the opportunity to talk. I didn’t hide the truth from them when I took the microphone.

I told everybody at the funeral that the fight over the dead body is the result we are all seeing. I told them that GHAMRO’s cheque is given to the spouse and children of the deceased so since wife of Daasebre is not around, I’m returning the cheque to Accra so they should forgive us for not giving them our funereal contribution.

We will call the wife and give her the cheque.” Bandex narrated to Dave Hammer on Saturday.

Daasebre Gyamenah died at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra on Friday, July 29, 2016.

I DON'T JUDGE WOMEN WHO DATE MARRIED MEN-BERLA MUNDI

Media personality Berla Mundi has stated that she won’t judge women who decide to date married men for the simple reason that no one is perfect.

The Rhythmz presenter made this statement when she was a guest last Saturday on the award winning show on Viasat 1, Fanzone. Berla argued that many reasons may account for a woman’s decision to go in for a married man and she would refrain from judging such women.

 

“Honestly, we all know it is wrong, but at the same time as well I am not here to judge anybody because I don’t think I live such a very clean life to be able to tell someone that you should date a married man or not.”

“There are so many reasons why this happens and I mean, hearing stories, someone might go in for a married man because she is not happy at home, someone might go in for a married man because she just wants to play. Whichever way, you are the lady so you should decide that okay, maybe I don’t want to do this and that. Who am I to judge you,” she maintained.

 

On several occasions, Berla Mundi has been rumoured to be involved romantically with Ghanaian rapper EL, but she rejected those rumour again on the show, insisting she has never dated a celebrity because she doesn’t want her private life to be out there in the media

“I do think I can handle it. I don’t want to continue having my life all over the place. I want someone who is way out of the media space or the camera space so we can have a very quiet life together. I am not doing any celebrity and I will not even consider it.”

Berla Mundi has over the past few years distinguished herself as one of the most dedicated female TV presenters and continues rise in ranks.

NO SHORT DRESSES WOULD BE ALLOWED AT GHANA MOVIE AWARDS-FRED NUAMAH

According to Fred Nuamah, wearing short and revealing dresses to the 7th edition of the Ghana Movie Awards event is a no-no.

Mr. Nuamah, the organiser of the award scheme spoke on the Accra-based Hitz FM about the yearly award scheme and the behaviour that would be considered acceptable at the event.

He cautioned prospective patrons ofthe event by stating that they could buy their tickets and drive all the way to the event but can't wear whatever pleases them to the event.

“The prescribed attire for the awards is tuxedo or black tie for the men and evening/dinner gown for the ladies. No short dresses will be allowed,” he pointed out.

He craved the indulgence of the patrons to stick to the dress code for the night to be a memorable one.

 

The 7th edition of the Ghana Movie Awards would take place at the Kempinski Hotel, and it seems the organizer is keen on having just a select group of people present at the event.

With this new directive obviously we shouldn't expect the infamous boobshow from Hamamat Montia at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards to happen again. But will patrons stick to the directive?

OKYEAME KWAME WORKS HARD TO LOOK GOOD-ANNICA NSIA APAU

Annica Nsiah-Apau, wife and manager of Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame says she feels honored that her husband was adjudged the Male Fashion Celebrity Icon of the Year at the just ended e.TV Ghana Fashion Awards 2016 because he really works hard to look good.

Okyeame Kwame beat former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah and Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) to emerge winner of the Male Fashion Celebrity Icon category.

According to his wife, though everyone in that category deserved to win, it meant that the organizers and judges of the event appreciated Okyeame Kwame’s unique style of dressing.

Explaining the secret behind her husband’s style of dressing at the event, which took place over the weekend at the Mercedes-Benz Showroom, Silver Star Tower, Annica said “Okyeame Kwame is predominantly Afrocentric and so everything he wears he wants to have the African touch to it.”

“Most of all he is a gentleman who also stands for positivity and so he also dresses according to that,” Okyeame Kwame’s wife stated.

Double Award in November for the Rap Dacta

Annice said Okyeame Kwame, who is known in real life as Kwame Nsiah-Apau, could not pick up the award himself as he was away in the US on business where he was honoured by the Mayor of Cincinnati. The award entailed been given the key to the City of Cincinnati. He will also have an Okyeame Kwame Day celebrated in Cincinnati every year. This year’s Ghana Fashion Awards which was organized by e.TV Ghana –a subsidiary of Global Media Alliance Broadcast Company - saw a display of fashion prowess by both fashion designers, models and patrons of the event. The show, hosted by e. TV Ghana’s Fati Shaibu Ali and Happy FM’s DJ Advicer, had amazing performances from fast rising songstress eShun. Other high profile personalities like Sandra Ankobiah picked up awards at the event.

The winners for this year’s Ghana Fashion Awards are: Emerging Designer – Ato Tetteh, Designer of the Year – Sima Brew, Accessory Designer of the Year (Jewelry) – Joyce Owusu (Purple Trendz), Accessory Designer of the Year (Bags, Sandals) – Mpaboa. The rest are Female Fashion Celebrity Icon of the Year – Sandra Ankobiah, Fashion Photographer of the Year – Duke Tetteh Quarshie, Male Model of the Year – Meek Ghartey, Female Model of the Year – Leana Efia Apenteng.

DAMIOLA ATTOH DEFINITELY FEELS BEAUTIFUL

Nothing else can give your day a brighter spark than these stunning photos released by actress Damilola Adegbite Attoh.

The photos, shared on Instagram, show Damilola literally at her finest – the very definition of stunning.

She captioned this one: “Inner peace: A state of being at peace in your body and your mind, with knowledge and understanding of how to let go of negative thoughts (fears, regrets, doubts, anxieties, anger, judgements, resentment). We don’t need to go searching for inner peace. It is within us all.”

We can only hope that these stunning photos bring all of us some inner peace.Damilola is also the wife of actor Chris Attoh.

NEW MUSIC:MR MUFFIN DROPS 'BLUE FACE' TODAY

The name Mr. Muffin may not ring a bell in your ears for now but get ready because not only would it ring but definitely take over your body and soul.
Mr Muffin is a promising hip-hop artist  based in Sunyani who is doing amazing things with his talent. The young act creates stories from toothbrush to tea cup to inspire and educate his audience.
As an upcoming  artist who is still climbing to the top be accepted and recognised, Mr Muffin is awesomely doing great for himself. The artist has an album out already and is yet to release another one anytime soon.
Blue Face will drop as a single from his yet to be released album titled CNL(Codename:Lonewolf) Aftermath.
The album we hear, talks about the personal experiences of the artist and various encounters making the cry of a depressed,lonely soul who is no stranger to pain and wrongful accusations more pronounced.
The album also presents multiple identities of the grieved soul and how he battles himself through this rough phase of life's journey.
The single Blue Face which would be out today,tells a story of betrayal and highlights the traits of an unremorseful,cold hearted and emotionless creature who is ready to be slain. You would also  hear the artist talking about how good his craft is and the intimidation muscle it pulls on his contemporaries.
On a lighter side, Blue Face is a war mask used by several ethnicities across the world.
The song was written by Mr Muffin and had Dare doing the song mixing. The beat was produced by Dakkagob and the art work was done by Mr Nice Watch.
The release of the single is powered by Urbanroll.


Read below the words of the artist;
"Honestly my mind and heart have darkened and have been purely tainted thus the album. I am not in to compete but rather here to prove true music craft can come from any city." Mr Muffin
 

NEW MUSIC: KWABENA KWABENA DROPS 'SIWAGEGEM'

Award winning highlife powerhouse and arguably one of the most amazing vocalists we have Kwabena Kwabena releases another banger today.
The hit song ‘Siwagegem’ is part of other singles on his yet to be launched album ‘Ahyεsi’ (Beginning) which is  expected to be released later.
‘Ahyεsi’ would be the sensational artist's fifth album and has Kwame Yeboah and Kaywa as producers. The album has songs like Tuamudaa, Adanseε, Ensesa, amongst others and features Kwame Yeboah and M.anifest.
So far all the singles he has released are enjoying massive airplay and it would not a be surprise to see this new one trending in the same direction.
It's a Christmas banger so you better check it out.

PHOTOS:FLAVOUR SURELY MAKES 33 SEXY AS HE CELEBRATES HIS BIRTHDAY TODAY

 Chinedu Okoli better known by his stage name Flavour N'abania is one of the most treasured music acts in Nigeria. Not only does he sing but is also a songwriter,multi-instrumentalist and performer.
Flavour has won numerous awards in his country and across the globe. His traditional appeal is something not to underestimate as it projects the artist making him a household name.
As a brand ambassador for Glo Telecom,the artist has collaborated with Africa's giants like,PSquare,Tiwa Savage, Chidemma, Diamond Platnumz,Sarkodie just to mention a few.
Flavour turns 33 today and we pray and wish him all the best.
See more photos below:

SARKODIE TO FEATURE AKAN AFTER EXCELLENT DELIVERY ON 'EFFORTLESS'

Days after Hammer of the Last Two Music Group released his single, ‘Effortless’ which featured Teephlow, Medikal, Worlasi and Akan, BET Award winner, Sarkodie has expressed desire to work with the latter.

Sarkodie tweeted at Hammer asking the record producer to have him and Akan on a song because he has become a fan of the youngster.

Akan exhibited great rap skills, confidence and wordplay on Hammer’s ‘Effortless’, abrantepa.com can say.

His style certainly reminds music lovers of hiplife artistes like Shyy (Nkasei fame), Okomfo Kwaadee and Quata.
Source:abrantepa.com

MOESHA BODUONG BECOMES THE FACE OF V-MARK

Internet star Moesha Boduong has all the cause to be happy and might probably be smiling to the bank as she becomes the face of V-MARK.
Moesha announced this scoop on her Instgram page and expressed how elated she was when the news came.
V-MARK is a stretch mark remover,a poly-herbal cream that naturally eradicates all stretch marks leaving the skin smooth and ageless with no side effects.
The product is yet to hit the market but Moesha has hit already.
Congrats to her.

FASHION:THERE'S A NEW FASHIONISTA IN TOWN AND HER NAME IS BERLA MUNDI

 When African prints look great with your skin. This was such a stylish outfit, we can't get over it.

From contesting in the 2010 Miss Malaika pageant to TV and event hostess, fashion is part of Berla Mundi's every day life. From her red carpet appearances to rocking African print outfits that can stop traffic, we are eager to learn so much about fashion, and Berla Mundi seems like the style icon to go to.

These five of her best outfits will certainly prove she's the style icon we should all aspire to:

 Which other celebrity rocks a Kente duku this good?

  Her corporate looks are even more stunning. Seriously, have we considered giving her the style queen crown? We totally should!

 That time when a wok outfit could easily break the fashion runway. Talk about class and style oozing out of one dress.

Her stunning gown to the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards did more than stop traffic, it may very well have caused riots.

FASHION:THESE PHOTOS EXPLAIN WHY WE ALL NEED AN ANKARA FOR XMAS

 Ankara Fabric commonly known as “African Prints”,”African Wax Prints” “Holland Wax” and “Dutch Wax” , is a 100% cotton fabric with vibrant patterns. It is usually a colorful cloth and is primarily associated with Africa because of its tribal-like patterns and motifs.
The amazing thing about Ankara is that both men and women can slay in it all year round.
See some men styles below:

 And something for the women too;