Sex, Love-life and Future of Live FMs New Programs Manager.

All you singles and radio lovers sit.

Let me give you a taste of my own "lemonade".

Yeah, get popcorn, wax your long-itching ears for the latest gossip in our world of entertainment. Because this couldn't get more personal.

But, but, but, this is no gossip, lol

Cheers!

 

Arguably Ghana's most eligible on-air radio bachelor, inflexible but humble with striking looks, Antoine Mensah, is a complete package-- with the real 'MAN' package.

He is undoubtedly a real definition of being young and talented.

"Radio was something I chanced on. But connecting the dots now it makes sense. I was actually into music but I stopped...[that is how it all started]", he tells me.

28 years? And at the peak of one's career is laudable.

Regardless, the new Programs Manager of Live 91.9 FM, reveals it has been an enormous challenge combining his love life and work as presenter and producer.

"It was a big challenge finding time and finding someone to understand the industry that am in."

Yeah, you heard right, "was"-- he reluctantly affirms his previous relationship with a female Ghanaian, who's name he remained adamant to reveal lasted "long". And was not short to bring to bear his six years radio experience-- providing dribbling, near-thundering and a surprisingly "No" answer. After I quizzed whether or not he's in an amorous relationship?

The affable presenter who 'appears' single couldn't get more lovable with his calming, yet authoritative voice-- even better hearing him speak French would leave you mesmerized: "there's always something irresistible about a French man saying your name in this most beautiful accent".

Antoine typifies that!

But who is Antoine Mensah: from a family of six, including mom, dad and three brothers, he "spent [his] early years traveling". Visiting Niger, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to the nature of his father's job.

It is in these Francophone countries that he credits his French speaking ability.

He left the U.S. state of Connecticut  to Ghana in 2001.

His first radio experience was at Choice FM as host of the Drive Time. And later took on a "once-a-week" show for Vibe FM [233 Live show] as the principal host for two years before Vibe re-branded to Live FM.

Pause!

Let me not bore you radio lovers with my long thesis of where he's worked. We've all heard and read that, before. Lol.

Antone who officially took over as the Programs Manager on August 1, still intends to bewitch you with his awakening alto voice.

The Livestyle Cafe and ENTLive host does not plan to break the hearts of his huge following. He reiterated "radio is [his] number one passion-- giving back to so many people in the different way that I can. I think being a programs manager only amplifies what I can do on air",

And hey, if you are a young talent or a like-minded, you are urged "not to rush-- what ever you are going through that is probably making things longer than you feel they should don't lose focus".

Oops, my door bell just rang-- sorry, I must check who this person could be.

And oh, I have to refill my glass of lemonade.

Source: cmcghana.blogspot.com/Crabbe Nathaniel.

"The River of Life"

As we live and die at the same time in the clocks bosom;
my experiences have transmuted to pearls of wisdom.
Sit with me here, near the river of life,
and see its futile reflections as seeds blossom, wither and perish.

Once I had shiny cheeks and pointed nipples I used to cherish.
See ,they are antiqued, flaccid with wrinkled faces.
Even my flatulence no longer adds its usual fragrances.
My teeth fall off and eating comes with its own challenges.
Don't worry my child, have no worries only wait and see, but live with pride as you age;
And never forget to smile with a happy face.

Source: cmcghana.blogspot.com/PoetryGH

"Life after Life"

Life after Life!

The journey of life can be bitter

embittering even the purest souls--

stripping them of their remaining tattered pride,

causing some to backslide

from their quest to live better

above a million foul

yet that is no excuse

Tick tock, tick tock, times' riding a chariot unamused

while some fatten themselves for worms

somehow life would come to an end--on the other side many sons

of men are crying a river,

they would not be comforted

by thousand words sugared

to make what is sour sweet:

not when they're pain is beyond

the rich man who's fate was hell--

not a drop of water from Lazarus' side:

their supplications are made void

Perhaps your fate would be in glory

either ways it would be after this life

else why would a man toil in this life 

and later rob himself of eternity

with the Maker: that would be a pity

at the least worse above folly

Poet: Crabbe Nathaniel.

POEM: "Cocky"

Troy,

you are such a boy.

Lol, I could even make you my toy

Or crush you like a fly

just so you know I never get coy.

Boy, go get a life

Or better still, die!

POEM: "What must be Would be"

Feeble and wrinkled,

at age hundred he dwindled

in frame and strength

but what he lacked most was breath-

had he the breath of another's yawn

he would have escaped death that dawn

for that am certain and I will also not marvel

should this be your fate as his was-

a man whose face

my memory holds: it fails to dwindle.

Our fears are greatly

fed by the unknown:

rarely by the common

things and this is true of man-

even liquor would but for a period

leave us feeling secured

yet when all is done

what must be would be,

undoubtedly,

one of such is death

but I am not afraid of death

if am allowed to say

although that would not be

my first choice

if am to choose today

because I am less poised

but what must be would be

and one of such is death after birth.

SOURCE:cmcghana.blogspot.com/crabbe nathaniel.

POEM: "Sika"

'Sika' means money in Ghana

Sika y3 mogya
Sika y3 nkwa
Nanso sika nntumi nny3 ade3 nyinaa.

POEM: "VANITY"

"Vanity"

After you’ve gained it all,

gathered for yourself earthly treasures

greater than an empire

and satisfied your lust beyond Solomon’s pleasures,

be tempted not in your ‘wise’ eyes that you stand tall:

not even against what men have station.

Take heed lest you return not          

from the fool’s pride

that what is the use of a man’s wealth if not

mansions, liquor and on his side

over a thousand vaginas to conquer:

which is often a mad man’s position.

Alas, the Mighty Hand folds all

your ages sweat and toil        

and your remains

which you fattened with proteins

whilst you lived

be left to the earth’s worms

and worse your soul be vanquished

beyond noticeable forms.

I fear less because calm

await me should I be done and gone

but until then

I gaze and cling to the Light and when

the trumpet shall sound and time

shall be no more and none

as clay escape not the potter's palm

shall escape the Maker

when the roll is called up yonder.

Be in the known that after you’ve gained it all

and as Silas Manner hoarded earthly treasures,

the Mighty hand folds it all

and He shall turn into ashes your many pleasures.

 

Source: cmcghana.blogspot.com/CRABBE NATHANIEL

LETTER: OccupyGhana To Sue Over Ghana@59 Error-ridden Brochure.

"...There is more to this matter than meets the eye..."

Read Letter Below:

Lawyer and member of OccupyGhana, Ace Ankomah.

11th March, 2016

Attorney-General & Minister of Justice
Attorney-General's Department and Ministry of Justice
Accra

Minister of Communications
Ministry of Communications
Accra

The Chief of Staff
Office of the President
Flagstaff House
Accra

Dear Madam & Sirs:

RE: PRINTING OF 59TH INDEPENDENCE DAY BROCHURES – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/NOTICE OF INTENTION OF CIVIL ACTION

OccupyGhana is composed of citizens of Ghana who are interested in ensuring good governance in Ghana, and are committed to the principles of freedom, justice, probity and accountability, as are enshrined in the preamble to Ghana's Fourth Republican Constitution. As citizens of Ghana, we are also mindful of our constitutional duty under article 41(f) of the Constitution "to protect and preserve public property and expose and combat misuse and waste of public funds and property."

We have closely followed the matters surrounding the printing of brochures for the 59th Independence Day Celebrations (“the Brochures”), and which have culminated in the relieving from office of Mr. Francis Arthur as the acting Director of the Information Services Department, and the placing of the Flagstaff House Communications Bureau under the authority and supervision of the Ministry of Communication.

As citizens of this country, we are not satisfied that this is the end of the matter. We believe that there is more to this matter than meets the eye, and that there is more information that the people of Ghana deserve to have, with respect to this matter. We are fortified in this belief by Article 21(1)(f) of the Constitution which provides that "[a]ll persons shall have the right to... information, subject to such qualifications and laws as are necessary in a democratic society." We are not aware of any restrictions and laws essential to democracy that prevent citizens from being informed of all the facts surrounding this matter. We also respectfully assert that there is no conceivable public interest privilege that applies to deny us access to that information. We also have cause to believe that part of the undisclosed circumstances surrounding this matter may amount to corruption, and the misuse and waste of public funds.

On the bases of the foregoing, we write to you to request information from you, based on the following questions:

1. Which company or companies was/were invited to submit bids for the publishing, production and/or printing of the Brochures? May we have copies of any relevant letters or other communication?

2. Were any quotations received from the company or companies, and if so, may we have copies of such quotations and their covering letters, if any?

3. Which public procurement procedure was adopted in selecting the winning bid? If it was single-source procurement was the approval of the Public Procurement Authority ("PPA") sought? May we have a copy of any letter requesting approval and all attachments to it?

4. Was the PPA’s approval obtained, and if so, may we have a copy of any letter to that effect?

5. Was a contract entered into with the company with the winning bid, and if so, may we have a copy of the signed contract?

6. Has the Ministry of Finance been requested to release funds for payment to the company with the winning bid, and if so, may we have a copy of any such letter?

7. Did the Ministry of Finance approve of any payment in writing, and if so, may we have a copy of that written approval?

8. Have any payments been made to the company that undertook the transaction, and when? May we have copies of all the usual, relevant documents, including, but not limited to: (i) request for payment by the Ministry, (ii) release letter from the Ministry of Finance, (iii) Controller and Accountant-General's letter to the Bank of Ghana for payment, (iv) payment advice from Bank of Ghana, and (v) any payment vouchers issued?

9. Were any taxes paid or withheld, as the case may be, particularly with respect to withholding tax, value added tax and the national health insurance levy, and if so, may we have copies of any relevant invoices?

Considering the urgency surrounding this mater, we respectfully request that you supply the information requested herein within three (3) working days of the date of this letter, failing which you should consider this letter as the written Notice of Intention of Civil Action under section 10 of the State Proceedings Act, 1998 (Act 555), effective as at the date hereof.

Yours in the service of God and Country
OccupyGhana®
cc The Head
Information Services Department
Accra


Source: cmcghana.blogspot.com/crabbitamediaconsult/crabbenathaniel

POEM: "Vanity"

"Vanity"

After you’ve gained it all,

gathered for yourself earthly treasures

greater than an empire

and satisfied your lust beyond Solomon’s pleasures,

be tempted not in your ‘wise’ eyes that you stand tall,

not even against what men have station.

Take heed lest you return not          

from the fool’s pride

that what is the use of a man’s wealth if not

mansions, liquor and on his side

over a thousand vaginas to conquer:

which is often a mad man’s position.

Alas, the Mighty Hand folds all

your ages sweat and toil        

and your remains

which you fattened with proteins

whilst you lived

be left to the earth’s worms

and worse your soul be vanquished

beyond noticeable forms.

I fear less because calm

await me should I be done and gone

but until then

I gaze and cling to the Light and when

the trumpet shall sound and time

shall be no more and none

as clay escape not the potter's palm

shall escape the Maker

when the roll is called up yonder.

Be in the known that after you’ve gained it all

and as Silas Manner hoarded earthly treasures,

the Mighty hand folds it all

and He shall turn into ashes your many pleasures.    

Source: cmcghana.blogspot.com/CRABBE NATHANIEL