What is the life of Cecilia Amenábar, the great love of Gustavo Cerati and the mother of his children, Benito and Lisa
Cecilia Amenábar is 52 years old today. She is a video director, DJ and artist. Benito and Lisa Cerati’s mom. And remembered as the great love of the unforgettable Gustavo. Photo: IG Daughter of businessman, pilot and musician Juan Luis Amenábar and María Granella, María Cecilia Amenábar Granella was born on April 5, 1971 in Santiago de Chile. Since childhood she was always involved in art and media thanks to her family. Because of this, at age 15 she debuted as a model in a Chilean magazine and appeared in some television commercials. Photo: IG Her uncle, Juan Enrique Amenábar was co-founder of Radio Concierto, a famous Chilean station, and it was thanks to him that Cecilia managed to meet Gustavo Cerati. It happened when he accompanied him to a press conference of Soda Stereo in Santiago, in 1988, because of his fascination with the band that at that time was one of the most successful in Latin America. What was the latest news about Cecilia Amenábar Although she is an artist and her personal life had a moment of media exposure, Cecilia is characterized by cultivating a low profile. Photo: IG In an interview she gave 8 months after the death of Gustavo Cerati, which occurred on September 4, 2014, she only had words of love for the father of her children: “It has been super hard. I don’t have it closed yet. Last night I dreamed of him. He visits me in dreams about three times a week. The truth is that it is very strong and not closed to us. I think for no one and never,” he said in an interview with Chilean media La Tercera. Cecilia with her children Benito and Lisa. Photo: IG At that moment, with pain on the surface, he referred to his departure as: “A slow death. A very fast life and a very slow death. And it has also been a slow mourning.” And he also addressed Cerati’s fans: “(Do it) like me: dream of him, keep dreaming of him and keep listening to his music. That is the important thing. He is a person who has left a great legacy. Not only in Chile and Argentina, but throughout Latin America and the world. A total genius. And I think it’s going to cut across generations. Not just mine. That of my children and grandchildren. He’s the Elvis Presley of Latin America.” Photo: IG Two years later, in 2016 he gave an interview for Teleshow in which he counted, among his many artistic projects, that he was also falling off the cliff as a DJ and that he planned to launch his own line of underwear. “As a ‘videoist’ (that’s how it’s defined) I got private documentaries, I’m still filming, editing, I love it. I’m also designing an underwear line, I’m working in Chile on a radio, I’m still playing music, I’m going to move, so I can’t do any more things.” Cecilia with her children Benito and Lisa. Photo: IG Always hand in hand with music, Cecilia co-founded in 2002 her own record label, Casa del Puente Discos, currently with dozens of artists on different platforms. Currently, the Chilean artist continues with her life outside the flashes, and appears from time to time in publications on the networks of Benito or Lisa. The love story of Cecilia Amenábar and Gustavo Cerati When Gustavo Cerati and Cecilia Amenábar met, she was going through a period of rebellion: she loved to organize glam-rock parties and events linked to art in her native Santiago de Chile. On the other hand, he also sang in the choir of a Catholic school. Cecilia Amenábar and Gustavo Cerati at their wedding. As for Gustavo, he led the most successful rock band in Latin America. Sentimentally, he had separated (two years earlier) from his first wife, the Argentine designer Belén Edwards. In that famous press conference they met, fell in love and began an intense relationship – first at a distance and through letters – that ended at the altar and would be the most important in their lives. Cecilia Amenábar and Gustavo Cerati at their wedding. The wedding was on June 25, 1993 at the church Los Misioneros de Pedro de Valdivia Norte, with a big party at the Polo Club of Vitacura. As a result of their love, their children, Benito (November 26, 1993) and Lisa (May 2, 1996) were born. Although during the first years they settled in Chile, where the boys were born, the Cerati Amenábar family also resided in Argentina, first in an apartment on Figueroa Alcorta Street in Capital – which Gustavo named in a song – and then in a house they bought in the northern area of Greater Buenos Aires. They separated in 2002. Cecilia focused on her career as an actress, photographer and video director. This, after having participated in some video clips of Gustavo Cerati, such as “Pulsar” and “Te llevo para que me lleves”, songs from the album “Amor amarillo”, first solo album of the leader of Soda. It is worth noting that this album was totally inspired by the love that Cerati felt for Cecilia and that in one of the songs it is possible to hear Benito’s heartbeat while growing up in the belly of the Chilean. Among his later works, is the direction of “Tripulante” of the Chilean electronic music group Plan V, “Linterna” by Antonio Birabent and even co-directed the video clip for “Engaña”, Gustavo Cerati’s theme in his solo stage. The Soda Stereo frontman’s music continued to be influenced by his relationship with the Chilean, and many of his fans see his love as a key element in the artist’s music. Cecilia Amenábar’s unconditional support for Gustavo Cerati Despite their separation, Cecilia and Gustavo always got along well. That is why, when he fell into a coma, in May 2010, the Chilean left everything and moved with her children to Buenos Aires to be nearby and visit him at the clinic. There, she became an exemplary mother and father, dedicating herself completely to the care of her children, giving them all the love and support they needed in that difficult time. Cecilia showed her strength and dedication by being a fundamental pillar for her family in those difficult times. Gustavo, Lisa and Cecilia, on the couple’s daughter’s 14th birthday, in 2009. Photo: IG Although their relationship was turbulent at times, their love for each
Lee Min Ho bombarded with gifts and greetings from happy fans on his birthday
The superman South Korean actor Lee Min Ho has celebrated his 36th birthday today, Thursday June 22, 2023. Netizens invaded his Instagram with massive joy to congratulate him. Lee was born in Heukseuk-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul. When he was young, Lee Min-ho dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player. He was selected into the special youth soccer class by former professional player Cha Bum-kun, but during fifth grade of elementary school, he suffered an injury and was forced to give up his dream of becoming a soccer player ever since. In his second year of high school, Lee Min-ho began to try acting. He majored in Film and Theater at Konkuk University Fans wished Lee Min Ho a happy birthday via social media. One such fan is @cocolatxxxtcha15. “Oh, I forgot that my husband is already having a birthday [cry],” he wrote in the video commentary column congratulating Lee Min Ho’s birthday on his TikTok account @arjexxx quoted on Thursday (22/6/2023). Account user @jeonjungkook.yeoxxx also calls Lee Min Ho as a husband. “Happy birthday to my first husband in the carousel, sorry I forgot,” he wrote. Lee Min Ho also shared the moment he celebrated his birthday and the hundreds of gifts he received on his birthday. He showed this through his Instagram account on Thursday (22/6/2023). The post also caught the attention of netizens. Not a few netizens commented on the many prizes received by the South Korean actor. “The gifts are really crying,” wrote @hiyour *** in the comments column. “It’s nice to be handsome, bro, everyone likes to get lots of gifts,” wrote @shrl ***. “There are so many, my God, like selling gifts,” wrote @setiyanto ***. “Lucky you, today I also have a birthday but none of the greetings I receive even my family, seeing the hundreds of gifts you receive every year makes me jealous, But I’m grateful that I’m still healthy until now, happy birthday to us,” wrote @minseo ***. Not a few netizens also gave Lee Min Ho a happy birthday in the comments column. “Happy birthday my brother, next year we will get married,” wrote @putri ***. “Happy Birthday Lee Min Ho Oppa,” wrote @thetanya ***. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Video: Yul Edochie son angrily snubs his mother Judy Austin after treating her husband badly
Star Dike the latest son of Yul Edochie has suddenly put his mum in a thinking mood after willingly denying a kiss to his mother Judy Austin. The boy’s reaction to his mother in a video posted by his father Yul Edochie has generated a whole lot of controversy on social media. The majority on social media have linked the boy’s action against his mother as a payback, especially with the attitude his mother Judy Austin has exhibited towards his father in the past weeks. Judy Austin went as far as locking her husband Yul Edochie outside for two days without the known actor seeing his son for two days. Just watch the Video Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Shatta Wale, Bulldog agree settlement terms in principle over defamation case
Popular dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, also known as Shatta Wale and his former Manager, Lawrence Asiamah Hanson, aka Bulldog have reached an agreement in principle to settle the defamation suit out of court. On April 18, 2023, lawyers for Shatta Wale requested for a month for further negotiations after lawyers for Bulldog indicated the parties failed to reach agreement. Back in court after a month, Lawyers for Shatta Wale announced to the Court that, the parties have now agreed settlement terms in principle. He, therefore, prayed the court for a month adjournment for the parties to draft the terms of settlement and same filed to the court for its adoption as a consent judgement. The High Court in Accra presided over by Justice Joseph Adu Agyemang Owusu, adjourned the case after lawyers for Bulldog, corroborated the information given to the court that the parties have reached settlement terms in principle EIB Network’s Legal Affairs Correspondent, Murtala Inusah, gathered that one of the terms of the settlement is to include a public apology to Bulldog. Background On March 7, the dancehall artiste through his lawyer requested the court to oblige them an out of court settlement, which was granted. But the parties failed to reach a settlement when they appeared in court on Tuesday, April 18. Dr Justice Srem Sai, counsel for the Plaintiff (Bulldog), said negotiations have failed and the parties were back in court for its further directives. But, counsel for Shatta Wale, Lawyer Selasie Atuwo said the will to settle the matter is mutual for both side but the issue was about the quantum of amount. He, therefore, prayed for an adjournment to enable the parties try to settle the matter. “The will to settle the case is there for both side but the issue now is about the quantum of amount. If we may be given a date to try to settle,” lawyer Selasie Atuwo told the court The court presided over by Justice Joseph Adu Agyemang Owusu, while adjourning the case to May 16, urged them to try and settle the case before the next court sitting. Shatta Wale was dragged to court by Lawrence Asiamah Hanson also known as Bulldog for defamation and the plaintiff is seeking damages for the alleged defamation and same for malicious publication of falsehood against him by the defendant. “The series of publication that the Defendant has made and continues to make about the Plaintiff are actuated by plain malice,” the writ filed by Bulldog’s Lawyer, Justice Srem-Sai said. Reliefs The plaintiff is seeking the following reliefs 1.A declaration of the Court that the series of publications made by the Defendant as particularised in the Statement of Claim are defamatory to the Plaintiff. A declaration of the Court that the series of publications made by the Defendant in the Statement of Claim are malicious. An order of the Court directed at the Defendant to on all his social media pages or accounts, make a publication on seven (7) consecutive days of an unqualified retraction of and unreserved apology for the defamatory words that the Defendant has published about the Plaintiff, such retraction and apology to be vetted and approved by the Plaintiff’s lawyers. An order of the Court for perpetual injunction restraining the Defendant, his agents, workmen, assigns and servants from publishing or further publishing any defamatory words against the Plaintiff. General damages for defamation. Special damages for defamation. Punitive damages for malicious publication of falsehood against the Plaintiff. Cost, and Any other orders or remedies that the Court may deem fit Subject matter On November 02, 2022, Shatta Wale was said to have made a publication on his Facebook page implicating his former manager, Bulldog in the murder of Fennec Okyere among others. Upon this the Ghana Police Service to open investigations into the defendant’s publications. Fennec Okyere, who was the manager of controversial musician, Kwaw Kese, was murdered at his Manet Gardens residence on the Spintex Road, Accra on Thursday, March 13, 2014 by unknown assailants. He died at age 31. Lawrence Nana Asiama Hanson, was picked up by the Police Criminal Investigative Department (CID) as a suspect in the death of Fennec Okyere. This was because Bullgod (then known as Bulldog) who had regular beefs with Fennec Okyere, had supposedly threatened him in an interview. In 2017, the courts, on the advice of the Attorney-General that there was no evidence against the accused, discharged Bulldog. —Starrfm—
How Freddie Blay, GNPC tried to ‘sell’ 50% of Ghana’s oil interest in Cape Three Points to PetroSA
The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, alias NAPO, in letters sighted by The Chronicle, slammed the Board Chairman of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Freddie Blay, for championing his outfit’s quest to offload oil interest of Ghana contrary to the directives of the government. The minister criticised Blay, a former national chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in letters he wrote to the GNPC board chair and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo while referring to letters issued by Blay and the board chair of South African National Company (PetroSA), the company buying the oil interest from Ghana, Nkululeko Poya. In the letter issued by Blay, which was dated April 23, 2023, the GNPC indicated that it had agreed with the proposal of PetroSA for an equal split of the 7 per cent interest that the Government of Ghana recently acquired from Anadarko West Cape Three Points Company (“Anadarko”). It added that PetroSA, in turn, will surrender any interest in the Deep Water Tano (DWT) held by Jubilee Oil Holdings Limited (JOHL), a subsidiary of the GNPC. The GNPC did, however, indicate that the deal was subject to the approval of the Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh. “Consistent with the said advice, the GNPC Board has considered and are agreeable to your proposal to share the interest in an equal split in the DWT interest held by JOHL. Our Board, considering your strong views in maintaining PetroSA’s claim to pre-emptory rights afforded under the DWT Joint Operating Agreement, and being desirous to continue to cultivate the cordial relationship between our two entities, agree that this split is prudent to both parties’ interests. “In agreeing to this split, we expect that PetroSA shall relinquish any further or future claims on the remainder of the DWT Interest held by JOHL. This agreement, however, as per the terms of Article 25 of the DWT Petroleum Agreement, remains subject to the written consent of the Minister of Energy for Ghana,” parts of the letter read. “We shall consider a long stop date of three (3) calendar months from the date of this letter to reach a final sale and purchase of the equal split in the DWT Interest held by JOHL subject to unforeseen and unexpected delays on the side of the Government of Ghana and its representatives on this matter,” it added. In response to the GNPC letter, PetroSA, in the letter dated May 7, issued by Poya, said that it agreed with the proposal. It added that it would approach NAPO to get his approval of the deal. “PetroSA, by extension PetroSA Ghana Ltd acknowledges and agrees that as part of the completion for this transaction, it will issue GNPC with a formal notice of relinquishment of rights to the remaining DWT interests held by JOHL. “We will formally approach your Honourable Minister for his consent to the assignment of the interest in question, to PetroSA Ghana Ltd,” the PetroSA letter read. “In looking to conclude the transaction optimally, we appoint Mr Linda Nene – General Manager-PetroSA Ghana Ltd as PetroSA’s senior responsible owner for this transaction supported by Miss Nombulelo Tyandela – PetroSA’s Group CFO. It would be appreciated to be informed who GNPC’s point of contact for this matter will be to facilitate expeditious exchange of information,” it added. Background: The Minister of Energy, NAPO, at a meeting with the Board of Directors of the GNPC, in October 2022, ordered the GNPC to cease the transaction it was having with the PetroSA regarding the sale of some of Ghana’s interest in the Anadarko West Cape Three Points Company (“Anadarko”). The government owns 7 per cent of the oil discovery in the West Cape Three Points block offshore Ghana which was discovered by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, a US oil company. PetroSA owns 4.45 per cent interest in the Deep Water Tano (DWT) which is operated by Tullow Ghana Limited. By the proposed deal the government is seeking to exchange 3.5 per cent of its holdings in the Anadarko for the 4.45 per cent interest in the DWT owned by PetroSA. Stakeholders in the sector in the sector have warned against the move, saying that it is not in the interest of the country. Read the letters by the GNPC and PetroSA below: —Ghanaweb—
‘PetroSA deal is absurd and scandalous’ – NAPO calls out Freddie Blay, GNPC
The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, alias NAPO, has called out the Board Chairman of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Freddie Blay, over the PetroSA deal, which seeks to offload some of Ghana’s oil interests to the South African National Company (PetroSA). According to The Chronicle newspaper, NAPO, in a letter to Freddie Blay, which it sighted, accused the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) chairman of pushing for the deal despite a government directive for it to cease. The energy minister, who is also the member of parliament for Manhyia South, told Blay that it is scandalous for him to be pushing for the deal even though he has been told on a number of occasions that it will not be approved because it is not in the interest of Ghana. He ordered the GNPC board chairman to withdraw from the deal and to stop further engagements on it. “Subsequent to the meeting with my counterpart, Hon. Gwede Mantasha, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa, on the above subject, I have had cause to formally respond to him in two successive correspondences affirming the government’s position on the matter, and you were in copy in all instances. “It is therefore scandalous that, in spite of these directives, you have led GNPC to offer part of the government-acquired JOHL interest in the DWT to PetroSA. I direct that you cease and desist from any further flouting of the directives forthwith and withdraw the offer made to PetroSA in your letter of 23 April 2023 immediately,” parts of Napo’s letter to Blay is quoted by The Chronicle. In another letter to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, NAPO complained that Blay was going on with the PetroSA deal even though he had been directed not to. He told the president that the GNPC was trying to sell 50 per cent of the 7 per cent interest the government recently acquired in the Anadarko West Cape Three Points Company (WCTPC). “The Chairman of the GNPC Board, in the letter under reference, is inviting PetroSA to preempt the 7% interest that was recently acquired by the Government of Ghana from Anadarko West Cape Three Points Company (“Anadarko”) and proposing an equal split of the Deep Water Tano (“DWT”) portion which would decrease the government’s interest. “We wish to bring this action of the Chairman, which is in direct contravention of the Government of Ghana’s express directives on the subject matter, to the urgent attention of His Excellency the President,” parts of the letter which was addressed to the secretary to the president, read. Read the letter NAPO wrote to Freddie Blay and Akufo-Addo below: —Ghanaweb—
Stop sabotaging and pulling down syndrome against one another– Radical Torsay
Artists in the Music industry in the Upper East Region have been advised to be united and put a stop to sabotaging and pulling down syndrome against one another. Radical Torsay, one of the influential musicians from the Upper East Region made the call during an engagement at the most listened entertainment program Showbiz Plus on URA Radio 89.7 with Queen Gladys monitored by Apexnewsgh.com on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Information going around has it that, the music industry players in the Upper East Region are not united, the reason they are not getting the needed support from investors interested in the entertainment industry to improve their careers. Meanwhile, responding to the question of what he thinks is causing the predicament for the industry in the region, Radical says unity is key. He noted that during the last event, he Organized in the region, some of his colleagues in the industry refused to show up, even though they had already agreed and concluded to perform at the event. Unfortunately, in their minds, they thought the program will flop. Radical as he is popularly called, believes togetherness and unity of artists in the region will help bring the needed attention to revive the dying industry and to project their creative talents to the outside world. “We need to support one another, love one another, as that is the surest way to grow as an industry”. However, he encouraged investors, and event organizers to invest in the region, more especially in the entertainment industry. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Gladys Apuweni contributor For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Dancegod Lloyd: I’m a proud Ashaiman boy, not everyone from the town is ‘a rascal’
Laud Anoo Konadu, professionally called Dancegod Lloyd, has revealed that he is an Ashaiman boy who, unlike before, is happy to be associated to the infamous town known for its slums and seen as a hub of crime. He said he did not have the stereotypical Ashaiman boy look. However, “I used to look down on myself when I was living in Ashaiman,” he confessed. He added that he used to be shy of saying he was from the Greater Accra township when he made friends outside the place. Host Nana Romeo asked why. “My self-esteem was low,” he answered. “My confidence was very very low. It was timidity or something like that.” Noting that his outlook has changed and “it’s not like that anymore,” he recalled having great conversations with people in the past only to lose their interest once he disclosed where he lived. The co-founder of the star Dance With A Purpose (DWP) group said, because of those past days, he desired to correct the perception held by many and “bridge” people from Ashaiman and people from other localities. He assured that: “There are a lot of people from Ashaiman who are not rascals.” They, contrary to public perception, he argued, “are proper people, they are talented and they are nice.” Currently, the dance star is publicly “a proud Ashaiman boy”. “Yeah, I love my people,” he added. —Classfm—
Watch Fmr. Deputy Attorney General Joseph Kpemka sets internet with his Bimoba dancing skills
A wonderful scene of former Deputy Attorney General Lawyer Joseph Kpemka showcasing his local dance skills. The dance is popularly known as “BIMOBA” cultural dance. The former Tempane legislature was sighted dancing during his father’s final funeral rites. Kindly watch the video below: Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Breaking News: Yul Edochie lost first son
Emerging reports indicate that Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has lost his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie. It was gathered that Yul’s first son was rushed to the hospital after falling unconscious. A source who spoke to Vanguard on condition of anonymity revealed that Yul has confirmed Kambilichukwu’s death as the time this report was filed. May’s sister who was at the scene said the boy read throughout the night preparing for his exam today. After his exam in school, he joined his mates to play football and that’s when he developed a seizure and was rushed to Mother and Child Hospital. All efforts by the doctors to resuscitate him proved abortive, the report added. This is coming two months after Yul Edochie and his first wife May, celebrated their first son and second child as he turned 16; showering encomiums and blessings on him. “My first son just turned 16. Happy birthday to you Kambi Leo Yul-Edochie. Many more great years I wish you with loads of accomplishments and greatness. May God be with you always. Daddy loves you,” his father wrote on Instagram Yul, the last child of veteran actor, Pete Edochie, married his wife, Mary, at 22 after they both dated for six years. He followed in his father’s footsteps and debuted in the movie industry a year after his marriage.