Akon & WizKid Under Fire In Ghana For Requesting “Half Caste” Light-Skinned Models For Music Video!

This report is Via FashionGhana: Ahead of the upcoming concert that will see the likes of Akon, WizKid, Sarkodie and more in Ghana, controversy sparks! In a recent video shoot for an up and coming Akon and WizKid video, some Ghanaian models and girl were called upon to participate by the directors a few days ahead of the shoot. Presumably prior to Akon and Wiz Kids arrival in Ghana.

A model reported on the day of the shoot some girls were turned away as the agent (or the man responsible for calling them) informed them that “they now want half cast girls”. A term used to describe girls with mixed heritage, usually ones with white blood in them.

Dj Humility Spotted With Hip Hop Star Akon

Rhythm 93.7FM DeeJay Humility was spotted last Night with Senegalese Hip Hop Star Akon in Port Harcourt. Follow Me On Twitter: @effiongeton

Forbes Magazine/Channel O List Of Top 10 Most Bankable African Artists 2013

Financial magazine Forbes in conjunction with ” Channel O” released the list of African Top 10 richest African musicians for 2013. The ranking is based on artist Sales, Social -Media presence, endorsement value , YouTube views, show rates  Influence,  appearance in newspapers, investments , popularity and other factors. 

(1) AKON– Senegalese-American top the list — Founder of Konvict Music, opened doors with other African artiste such as P-Square and Wizkid .

(2) DON JAZZY – Rank as Best African and Nigeria Music Producer. CEO Mavin Records, Samsung, Loyal Milk and MTN  as Their Brand Ambassador, Influential producer. Having producer Songs For D’Banj, Kanye West, Beyonce and American Rap Mogul Jay Z on production credit. See list after the cut: