SKINNED TO PREMIERE AT SILVERBIRD

“Skinned” a movie that seeks to educate, about the effects of skin bleaching, as well as entertain its audience, is set to be premiered at the Silverbird cinemas in the Accra Mall and West Hills Mall on Friday, June 10, 2016. Read More

Flee From Sugar, Embrace a Healthy Skin

Having a gorgeous and fit skin, has much to do with dieting and lifestyle as it does with the choice of skincare products you make. Many people pay attention to the kind of products they apply to their skins while they pay less or no attention to what they eat. The food we eat equally affects the kind of skin we wish for. 

The skin, just like other parts of the body, requires certain nutrients and vitamins to be in best shape. Nutrients such as, vitamins C, A, E and Omega 3 fatty acids are among the few, that affect the strength and texture of the skin. Refined and added sugar is one edible item that has probably had the worst press as far as healthy living is concerned. Aside its effects on the heart and being a known catalyst for obesity, developing bad skin is another effect of high level of sugar.

The most visible effects of sugar on the skin are said to include inflammation (which cause the skin to breakout), redness and rashes and wrinkles. 

When sugar, sugary foods, or a high-glycemic food (a food that rapidly converts to sugar) is consumed into the body, the body breaks down these carbohydrates into glucose, which raises your insulin levels. These carbohydrates cause your insulin levels to spike, creating a burst of inflammation throughout your body due to sugar’s highly acidic nature. The least sign of inflammation in the skin will cause breakouts.

With inflammation taking place in the body, wrinkles become the next effect you are sure to experience. Collagen,  a highly proteinous substance in the body that holds the whole body together and keeps the skin wrinkle free, is the next to be affected by sugar. Sugar "eats" the collagen on a cellular level, giving rights to dehydration and then a dull-looking skin. When the collagen levels are depleted, wrinkles occur.

Redness and rashes can equally be blamed on inflammation caused by sugar. Consuming a lot of refined or added sugar can cause you to suffer from rashes or make you prone to yeast imbalances in the body. Rashes can be a sign of yeast imbalance, and redness is a basic product of inflammation.

Taking bold steps to reduce high level of sugar intake is the first step to acquiring an enviable skin. Instead of consuming a lot of refined sugary foods, and spending excessively on skincare products, begin to practice better dieting plans that will improve the skin. It is recommended that you substitute sugar with high nutrient-based foods like fruits and vegetables to keep the skin fit, smooth and strong. 

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Grow Like A Seed

Some research conducted on entrepreneurship have reported that an estimated 90% of start ups fail in their first few years. In our part of the world, more young people are now daring to enter the realm of entrepreneurship, however, it is no secret a few end up in the estimated 10% of start ups that succeed.  What could possibly be the cause of the failure of these entrepreneurs to realize their big dream?

Growing a business can be likened to the germination process of a fruit bearing plant. First, a seed must be planted in a fertile soil. Then this seed must decay before it can shoot up as a plant. This seedling must encounter some harsh weather conditions before it finally reaches the flower bearing stage. After bearing flowers, the tree is sure to now give off fruits that can be plucked and enjoy. 

Like the seed sown in a fertile soil, you cannot begin your business in an environment that cannot support its growth. Businesses are born out of the need to solve a problem in a society. Identifying the problem means finding a fertile soil to plant your business. The decaying process of the seed that is not visible to the world can be likened to the stage in start up where you come up with a strategy that supports your growth. The strategy should involve building a business plan for at the first year, developing an effective marketing plan and building the necessary clientele for your business. 

Successful businesses thrive on the element of “strategy.” 

For many failed entrepreneurial endeavours, the elements of “Perseverance and focus” are far-fetched. The least encounter with challenges means leaving their future in the hands of fate. Have you ever wondered what will become of animals and humans if all plants did not try to adjust to changing weather conditions? Once you decide to start a business, you should build have a mindset that is bent on winning no matter the challenges that come by. The only way to win is think outside the box. Strategies are beautiful on paper, implementing them is another story, never dream of a smooth sail into the land of prosperity. Sticking to the status quo is not your best bet to succeed as an entrepreneur. Times change and when they do, you need to change strategy to survive. As many times as it becomes necessary to adopt new strategies, you should be willing to take the risk. Nonetheless, you should not lose focus of the goal. Remember, “there are many ways of killing a cat.” There is no fast rule to success, dare to be different, think outside the box. 

“Starting “big” when you do not have the necessary resources for continuity is the recipe for a short lived dream. Do not jump into the major league right from scratch if you do not have the feet to stand the competition from the big guns. Celebrated Ghanaian businesses such as Kingdom Books & Stationery, Despite Group of Companies, Kasapereko Company Limited, UT Bank started as little unrenowned businesses. Today, they are named amongst Ghana’s top and most successful businesses. The best way to is to take time to grow into a big name, unless of course you have the muscle to wrestle with the big guns. Starting little means coming into encounter with all the mistakes you can come across in business and making the corrections. It serves as a tutorial period for the future. You can take as many risks as you can as a little company and survive, because you have time to make amends. As a big starter, you may not be able to survive the damage once you fail to deliver.

Not everyone is born to be an entrepreneur in any case and so the reality is that some may never succeed at it. Learn from the plant and build a flourishing business.  HelloFood is a perfect example of a business that has paid its dues and has found the answer to your meal delivery. Download the app now.

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Choose Punctuality For Growth

In business, there are two sides to time “The Consumer’s Time” and “The Producer’s Time.” Often, business owners seem to prioritize “The Producer’s Time” and place less emphasis on “The Client’s Time.” One popular saying that may have propelled this phenomenon is “better late than never.” With its meaning misconstrued - it is okay to be late and deliver quality goods - business owners have used it as a defense for unpunctuality.Read More

YOU DON’T NEED TO SKIP MEALS

Most people choose to utilize every single minute of the day without leaving space for any form of destruction. Intercepting the day with meals is considered a time wasting phenomenon with some people who fall in the category mentioned afore. A viable reason that accounts for this choice is the stress encountered to have access to a meal - time spent in traffic, long waits at restaurants. These developments have reduced the priority placed on meals by many individuals. Read More

WHEN AND WHERE ARE WE CROSSING OVER?

Event Teaser for Cross Over season II

December beckons and entertainments lover are in expectant moods to mark their calendars with events that will grace the last month of the year. Nonetheless, Cross Over, an event which has been produced in the last three years successfully, seems to be one of the most anticipated events for entertainment lovers this year.Read More

2ND EDITION OF INTER WHATSAPP NITE FIESTA LOOMING

Organizers of the August 16, 2014 most patronized event, Inter WhatsApp Nite Fiesta, have given strong indications of restaging the event during the Christmas season.

According to some reliable sources, the organizers, who are administrators drawn from about 30 different WhatsApp Chat groups, have scheduled the event to take place on Saturday, the 27th day of December, 2014.Read More

THE ENCHANTING FACE OF SPLENDOUR

Gladys Agbadi

Gladys has chosen to pursue photo modelling and would not relent on her dream until she wins the spotlight in and beyond the borders of Africa. That is where the 22 year old enchanting model sees herself in the next half decade.

The young ambitious model begun her exploring her expressive passion for modelling, professionally, two years ago. After so much pressure from friends and family who had seen a lot of potential in the young lady to excel in the saturated industry, Gladys finally decided to take the bold step towards making a career in modelling in 2012.

Recounting how she finally gathered courage to explore the industry she said, “I always wanted to do a thing like modelling but I was not getting the platform to exhibit what I had to offer. To push myself into the lime light, I started visiting different locations around time, put together some costumes and started taking pictures with my phone. I posted these pictures on social media, especially Facebook, and that was how I started attracting attention to myself. I was fired up by all the inspiring comments I won on these pictures and that how I started surfacing in the modelling industry.”Read More

THICK GIRLS ENTERTAINMENT UNLEASHED

Thick Girls Entertainment

In what can be described as a well-attended and spectacular event, Thick Girls Entertainment, a new addition to the entertainment industry in Ghana was launched.

The launch took place on Sunday October 5, 2014 was held at the courtyard Reggies, located in Santa Maria, a suburb of Accra. The team, largely made up of young plus sized ladies, aims at harnessing the resources of its members to redefine beauty in Ghanaian circles. The group also aims at taking over the Ghanaian entertainment scenes through its unique and attractive events to be disclosed soon.Read More

SHOTS ON SHOTS…DETAILS OF THE SECRET TOUR

Shots on Shots

The busy streets of Accra need to be emptied. The fun must be taken somewhere else. We want to sell the stress of the capital city for a moment when we can enjoy the sweet scenery other parts of our world have to offer. Who understands how important this means to us fun lovers?

It was Chalewote Night Pool Party not too long ago. Before that we brought you the Chicken & Wine Party and our annual December to Remember jam. Accra hosted all these but this time, the organizers of all these record breaking events, University of Secrets, are set to take the fun away from the busy streets of Accra.

Koforidua is the next stop for the party stoppers. University of Secrets describe their latest product as the secret tour. It is called Shots on Shots.

The two day tour and camp party is slated for Saturday October 18, 2014. For a cool GH₵ 60.00, you are covered to enjoy what organizers promise will be a mark of memory for all tourists. Read More

FIVE REASONS TO WEAR HIGH HEELS

Every woman needs a pair of high heels, even if she favors sneakers or flats more. There are a number of reasons why women enjoy wearing heels. Some women feel more confident when wearing heels, or like the attention it gets them. Others enjoy how heels flatter their bodies by making them appear more slender. There are many different styles of heels that woman can choose from. These include pumps, stilettos, and wedges. This guide offers five reasons why every woman should have at least one pair of good heels in her closet. Read More

ALL ABOUT THE INTER WHATSAPP NITE FIESTA

The WhatsApp groups buzz which has taken over socialization amongst Ghanaian youth especially will come alive on August 16, 2014 when the event tagged “expect the unexpected” happens in the Paparazzi Night Club, Lapaz ( same building as Ashanti Home Touch).

The event, Inter WhatsApp Nite Fiesta, being put together by over 25 administrators of various WhatsApp social groups, is promised to become a historic club experience for the many patrons who will throng the venue for the fest.

With hopes of becoming an annual event, the premiere edition will have the gates of the plush night club open its gates at the struck of the 20^th hour of the day.  Read More...

AQUA SAFARI RESORT, TRUE BLEND OF NATURE AND BEAUTY

Aqua Safari

If ever you thought the coastal lines of Ghana cannot be transformed into a paradise on earth where you can enjoy a spectacular and serene holiday then you sure had a wrong thinking because there are a lot of undiscovered beautiful nature in the Ghana’s capital.

Located along the coastal lines of the Volta Lake is the town of Ada Foah, home to Fort Kongenstein which was built by the Danes in 1783. Popularly known for their Asafotufiami festival, tourists are now going to troop the area more often, not for the annual festival but to visit the “new paradise.” Read More.

All About The Ultimate Beach Party, TIDAL RAVE!!!

They are just the best at it and they are set to prove it again on the second day of the eighth month of the year. This time they have christened the even TIDAL RAVE and they say it is the ‘x’ Edition.

You can’t just take the “steez” out of the hands of Echo House Ghana, because the crew is set to hit the capital with what will go into history as the best beach party experience the coastal lines ever had.

The event to be held at the Tidal Rave Beach House close to Kokrobite’s popular Mustoon Beach,   promises to be super fun packed this year taking into account the many off the hook attractions organizers have promised patrons. Let us take you through what the day will look like…

CHAMPS, A PARADISE OF SPORTS AND MUSIC

Imagine the memories you will have after visiting a unique destination, set apart to offer you the best blend of sports and music? It was just a priceless Friday night experience at the place some people made me believe was called Charms. The name is Champs!!! I have been there and can now tell of my own moment in what I presume is Accra’s best sports bar.

A 30 minutes’ drive away from the Accra Mall stands the plush Champs Sports Bar and Grill, inside Paloma Hotel Complex on the Ring Road. My Friday night inside Champs begun with mixed feelings. Anxious to have a feel of their flagship show Happy Hour, I arrived at the venue at 7pm only to meet an almost empty bar. I thought I had chosen the wrong chill out spot after a tiring week but it was just a camouflage of what I was about to experience in the next few hours. Read More

THE PRIDE OF PERSISTENCE

Tasia

Tasia, the only girl among the three children of her parents is a talent Ghana must look out for in the near future. Known in private life as Anastasia Cobbinah, Tasia currently works with a Takoradi based company, Stellar Logistics as a Health and Safety Officer.

A product of the Adiembra Senior High School, Ms. Cobbinah joined the modelling industry in 2010 upon completion of her secondary education. Read More

2014 EDITION OF ECHO DAY HELD

Graduating class of 2014 cutting their graduation cake

Echo House Ghana, publishers of the most patronized tertiary entertainment magazine The Echo Magazine, and organizers of some of Ghana’s finest events, Hiddencity, Epilogo, Tigo Switch Concert has held its annual general meeting christened Echo day at Castle Rock Entertainment Centre in Ashongman, Accra.

The event, which was an assembly of over 200 members of the movement, saw the introduction of new management for the various campus teams, presentations from the General Managers of the various teams and presentation of certificates to deserving members of the graduating class of 2014.Read More