Ghameli

Sales of compact/video discs over the last few years have been on the decline because of the proliferation of the Internet and mass media. These days, consumers prefer downloading music, videos or movies off the Internet instead of buying physical copies. It has led to many producers backing out of the industry and investing in other ventures as a result of their inability to recoup their investments. Agiecoat, Slip, Big Ben and other notable individuals and companies come to mind. All hope is however not lost because there are other avenues or ways musicians/producers, and actors can make money other than relying solely on music/video sales. Quite a sizeable number of Ghanaian celebrities are active on social media and have a large following. They (celebrities) can get paid to promote brands and companies on these platforms. For instance Kim Kardashian has over 18 million followers on Twitter. She is paid some $20,000 to tweet-drive brands. Actress Lydia Forson has a foll...

That most Ghanaian celebrities fail to recognize the crucial role social media plays in today’s world, is a matter of great concern to me. I find it difficult to understand why some simply don’t want to be a part of the new age. Assuming you are lost as to what social media is or what it constitutes, Wikipedia tells us it is the means of interaction amongst people in which they create, share and exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. Social media networks/platforms that are usually used by celebrities over the world include Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Vine, Keek, Google +, Tumblr, Pinterest, Flickr, Vimeo  and to a larger extent YouTube. These have become means through which celebrities get to maintain personal and direct contact with their fan base. I have noticed however that with the exception of few of our celebrities, most dont see the relevance of social media. It’s either they are not signed on to any of the above or their existing o...

    After spending a little over three weeks in South Africa on the set of the soapie Scandal , actress Lydia Forson is back in Accra . Over the weekend she joined actor van Vicker on the set of his new movie ' day After Death '. This is the first time both acts are working together on a production '  Hit the ground running.... Back in GH and on set with @ IAmVanVicker , we're working together for the first time..... " she tweeted  ' I start D.A.D. (Day After Death) shoot today with   @ lydiaforson   and King Kambi (Tanzanian Star). Another Sky+Orange Prod. # IAmInspired " Van Vicker also tweeted Lydia must be excited to be back in Ghana . Prior to her arrival last weekend , she spoke of how she'd missed home . Originally published on Enewsgh