South African gay singer dies of anal cancer

36 year old HIV positive South African singer, Koyo Bala, lost his two year battle with anal cancer yesterday March 7th. Bala was part of a pop gay trio known as 3Sum who were known in the South African entertainment industry as activists for gay rights. Bala returned to Cape Town from Johannesburg on Sunday March 6th, complained of having serious pains. He was taken to the Groote Schuur hospital that same day but died the following morning. In 2011‚ Bala disclosed that he was HIV-positive. In 2014 he was diagnosed with anal cancer. His last tweet about his illness was in February reads: "I pray 2 God everyday 2 help me pass this cancer #itshard #pains #wontgiveup #canwinthisbattle #cantsleepofpains". May his soul rest in peace, Amen Posted by Linda Ikeji

Full list of winners at the 2016 AMVCAs

This Year's Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards came off last saturday with appearances from A-list african celebrities including actress Stephanie Linus. Here is the full list of winners: BESTTELEVISION SERIES WINNER: ARIYIKE OLADIPO – DADDY’S GIRLS BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY (MOVIE/TV SERIES) WINNER: FOLARIN FALANA – JENIFA’S DIARY BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA (MOVIE/TV SERIES) WINNER: DANIEL K. DANIEL – A SOLDIER’S STORY BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY (MOVIE/TV SERIES) WINNER: FUNKE AKINDELE – JENIFA’S DIARY BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA (MOVIE/TV SERIES) WINNER: ADESUA ETOMI – FALLING BEST MOVIE – SOUTHERN AFRICA WINNER: JOYCE MHANGO CHAVULA – LILONGWE BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR WINNER: SAMBASSA NZERIBE – A SOLDIER’S STORY BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (MOVIE/TV SERIES) WINNER: TUNBOSUN AIYEDIHIN – BEFORE 30 BESTSHORTFILMOR ONLINE VIDEO WINNER: OLUSEYI AMUWA – A DAY WITH DEATH BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE/TV SERIES – YORUBA WINNER: ABIODUN JIMOH AND JUMOKE ODETOLA – BINTA OFEGE BEST MOVIE – WEST AFRICA (DRAMA/COMEDY) WINNER: CHINNY ONWUGBENU, GENVIEVE NNAJI, CHICHI NWOKO – ROAD TO YESTERDAY BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE/TVSERIES-IGBO WINNER: PAUL IGWE – USEKWU IGBO BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE/TV SERIES – HAUSA WINNER: SALISU BALARABE – DADIN KOWA BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE/TV SERIES – SWAHILI WINNER: JOSEPHAT LUKAZA – KITENDAWALI BEST MOVIE – EAST AFRICA WINNER: ELIZABETH MICHAEL – MAPENZI BEST OVERALL MOVE WINNER: STEPHANIE LINUS – DRY BEST WRITER OF A MOVIE / TV SERIES WINNER: TRISH MALONE – AYANDA BEST COSTUME WINNER: UCHE NANCY – DRY BEST MAKEUP WINNER: LOUIZA CAROLE – AYANDA BEST LIGHTING WINNER: STANLEY OHIKHUARE – COMMON MAN BEST DIRECTOR WINNER: AKIN OMOTOSHO – TELL ME SWEET SOMETHING BEST PICTURE EDITOR WINNER: SHIRLEY FRIMPONG – MANSO BEST DOCUMENTARY WINNER: REMI VAUGHAN – RICHARDS BEST ART DIRECTOR (MOVIE/TV SERIES) WINNER: FRANK RAJA ARASE – THE REFUGEES BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER WINNER: PAUL MICHAELSON – TELL ME SOMETHING BEST SOUND EDITOR (MOVIE/TV SERIES) WINNER: MARQUEX JOSE GUILLERMO – DRY Merit Award WINNER: Bukky Ajayi

Photos: Abraham Attah arrives in Ghana to a rousing welcome

15 year old 'Beast of no nation' actor Abraham Attah arrived at the Kotoka International airpot earlier today to a rousing welcome from the media and paparazzi. The young international superstar attended the LG Independent Spirit award where he won 'Best male actor in a lead role and also presented an award at this year's Oscars.

Photo of the day: KNUST lecturer canes his students

would you allow yourself to be lashed like this if you were in this class?

Juliet Ibrahim celebrates birthday with gorgeous photos of herself

beautiful Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim decided to share these gorgeous photos of herself to celebrate her birthday which is today. Happy birthday to the award winning actress. More photos below:

Actress Ini Edo looks stunning in new photos

the nigerian actress looked absolutely stunning in these photos sheshared on her instagram page. More photos below:

Abraham Attah replies his critics

budding actor Abraham Attah has had jabs thrown at him since he gave a speech at the independent spirit awards after winning best male actor lead role. These critisms came from celebrities like CEO of live fm Jay Foley and Joy fm's Lexis bill. However, the young actor took to social media a while ago to explain what really happened. He said: "l know that some of the radio presenters in Ghana are saying I gave a bad speech at the independent spirit awards. They don't know what happen to me. I thought was not going to win so I decided not to write any speech down. I was so surprise when she mention my name. I didn't know what to say when I went up there." personally i think this young chap should be left alone because he's gone farther in a year than any of his critics have gone in their lifetime.