With the objective of bringing joy and entertainment to millions of hip-hop and rap music fans across the country who are stuck indoors due to the coronavirus pandemic, celebrated Ghanaian Disk Jockey and Radio and TV personality, Merqury Quaye, has taken to his official twitter handle to propose a lyrical battle between two of Ghana’s biggest MCs; TiC and ExDoe.

According to the founder of Ghana DJ Awards, it will be a delight to see these two MCs who dominated the music scene for more than a decade bring the heat back in a battle to highlight their discographies in a worthy number of rounds during a three-hour session and also an opportunity for Ghanaians to celebrate their pivotal contributions to the creative industry.

Responding to Merqury Quaye’s tweet and showing interest in the proposed battle, TiC posted

“Wow not a bad idea but yo! I don’t think my big bro @exdoeofficial is a match for me you could have paired me with someone else but not him”

ExDoe making his presence known in anticipation for this event also said;

“Hahaha, I laugh in capital letters, somebody is looking for trouble. He is very good, don’t get me wrong but when it comes to performance and clash that’s what I eat, @TiCmusicGh is for software artists.”

By virtue of their tweets, it is obvious they are ready for the this to happen, thus far, industry stakeholders and investors can make history by setting the standards right for this Merqury Quaye proposed clash.

WatsUp TV has officially outdoored its dedicated 24 hours music channel which affirms their leadership as a Pan African entertainment Channel on the continent.

The grand launch which took place at its studios in Odorkor, Accra was attended by various stakeholders in the entertainment industry including, musicians, actors, music video directors, producers and artiste managers.

The channel which is currently on digital TV platforms in Ghana will also be expanding its reach to other parts of the continents soon. Speaking at the launch, ABD Traore, CEO of WatsUp TV shared the journey of the channel starting as a TV show and transitioning into fully dedicated 24 hours channel within 6 years. He also acknowledged the support of the industry players who made this journey a great one for him and his team.

Personalities such as, Tulenkey, Mr Drew, Akhan, Yaw Berk, Bless, Chayuta, OG the MC, Smile Baba, Hajia Police, Amerado Burner, Yaa Jackson, Pzee Fire, Geesus Twins Don’t Beg, Bossu Kule, DJ Toyor, DJ Sly, DJ Shiwaawa, Sadiq Garuba, ZeeTM, Mijay, MonteOz, Elorm Beenie, Enam, Teflon Flex, FRD, Kofi byble , Nii Atakora , George Yen.com , Kofi Ghanadwom, Jerry Wonder, Berimah Entamoty , Yemmey Baba and Sherry Boss, and many more attended the launch to show their support for the brand which is positioned to project the entertainment industry in Africa to the world.

The launch was hosted by WatsUp TV’s host ChampagneLee and red carpet host by Emce Miguel with photography by Rob Photography, Twins Don’t Beg and One Click Photos.

Activities that took place included performances, raffle draws, cocktails, and other engaging activities that made the launch a memorable one.

Viewers who wish to watch the latest channel, WatsUp TV, can rescan their digital televisions and receive the TV station. Some of the shows to be aired include Bonjour, Top 10 Africa, Music Playlist, Exclusive Interview, Hot Jamz, Top 10 Francophone, WatsUp TV Official Show, Its Our Time, Fans Tweet Request and Daily News.

WatsUp TV also continues to be aired in 40 countries via Canal+ with broadcasts on Burkina Faso’s 3TV and Guinea’s Evasion TV.

After two years of being with EIB Network’s GhOne TV and LiveXtra, British Born Ghanaian radio and TV presenter and Event host Drusilla Lartey popularly known by her stage name Mz Dru has landed a new media deal with MX24 TV.

The ‘Hostess with the Mostess’ is currently a staff of MX 24 a new television station in Ghana starting up with some industry household names. She is no more with EIB Network’s GhOne TV and LiveXtra.

According to the ever bubbling media personality, her reasons for leaving EIB Network was purely for growth. She said “Change is learning. Learning is growing. Growing is living. So live. Change is good because you have the opportunity to embrace new experiences. New perspectives are waiting for you at the doorstep. Opportunities are plentiful. When you look back on your life, all of them really amazing things are because of the new experience you had. I had the best life at EIB Network, I learnt a lot and I really appreciate everyone who made me enjoy the moment on TV and radio”

She expresses how she loved her Rhythmz live family on GhOne TV and her LiveXtra radio ‘LBC listeners as she was also the breakfast club host. Mz Dru hopes to get back to the radio very soon but for now is focusing on delivering excellence content on TV and on her YouTube channel.

Mz Dru who doubles as a voice over artist’s aim is to bring a breath of fresh air to the lifestyle and entertainment in Ghana with her outgoing personality, free spirit, and boldness Mz Dru is nothing but herself

About Mz Dru

She started her career in the UK just after university on Bang radio is now known as the Beat London as a co-host of the drive time show. She also hosted numerous live events such as Miss Ghana UK and Burna Boys UK concert in the O2 as well as red carpet for The Ghana Music Award U.K, Black Women In Excellence Awards and many more.

Mz Dru recently relocated to Ghana last year November in the hope of seeing what media in Ghana was like as well as an escape from the monotonous London lifestyle and is currently hosting a radio show called Girl Code on Live FM. She also co-hosted ‘Live from the Capital’ with JKD at the same station. She co-hosted ‘Rythmz Live’ ‘Rhythmz Top 10 Countdown’ on GhOne TV and Live Breakfast Club (LBC) on LiveXtra.

She is a brand ambassador for Mensdo Bissap, Liona Nails, Chriselle Hair and beauty spa in East Legon

Her hosting skills earned her a spot as the red carpet host for the prestigious Rhythms on the Runway at the Osu castle and Ghana Event Awards. She’s got quite a number of school tours coming up.

Her unique flair and voice do not only make her different but also outstanding as an on-air and in-person media personality. Other than TV and Radio Mz Dru documents her life in Ghana on social media, mainly Instagram and YouTube. At times she experiences the life of a typical Ghanaian whether it’s selling plantain or Waakye on the roads, going motorbiking in Ada down to candle making.

Mz Dru’s mission is to empower, inspire and motivate others to do the things they are passionate about, whilst living their best lives”

She believes that she is a vessel that other brands can work with to influence the new generation positively. Mz Dru is committed to the advancement of youth brands with her free-spirited personality.

It’s impossible to not break into laughter with Mz Dru around and her infectious energy. We believe that Mz Dru, in just under a year is already making waves in the media industry and truly is one to watch out for.

Olamilekan Moshood Agbeleshe – a Nigerian reality TV star, rapper, singer and songwriter known professionally as Laycon has emerged as the ultimate prize of ₦85 million winner for the season 5 edition of Nigeria’s popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija.

The show which began airing on June 1 on Africa Magic Urban(DStv Channel 153) at 7pm and Africa Magic Family (DStv Channel 154 and GOtv Channel 129) at 7:30pm treated fans to the most epic reunion show filled with emotional outbursts, wild surprises and other OMG moments served by the BBNaija Pepper Dem gang.

On 19 July 2020, Laycon entered as the number nineteenth contestant in the Big Brother Naija season 5. On 22 July 2020, he became the first housemate of the season to be verified on Instagram. On 20 September 2020, he broke record and became the first housemate in the show history to reach 1 million followers on Instagram while still in the house.

On 27 September 2020 during the finale of the show, he was declared the winner, winning the ₦85 million grand prize.

Olamilekan Moshood Agbeleshe was born and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is from Bajuwen, Odeda, Ogun State. From 2012 to 2016, he went to University of Lagos where he graduated with a second class upper degree in philosophy.

While still an undergraduate in University of Lagos, Laycon interned as a personal assistant to the CEO and managing director of Latjum Global Nigeria Limited. After graduating from the university, he worked for two months as a sales and business development personnel at Bestman Games, Ikoyi, Lagos, before moving to Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy where he became a personal assistant to the assistant director, welfare in administration and human resources of the ministry. He has also worked as a freelance writer.

Laycon started rapping at an early age. In 2019, he was signed on to Fierce Nation record label and released Reminisce and Chinko Ekun-assisted single “Fierce” off his second EP Who Is Laycon?. On 28 August 2020, he released “Senseless”.