Fella Makafui granted bail after her arrest

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May 24, 2024
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Popular social media influencer and actress Precious Fella Makafui has been granted bail after her arrest for selling unregistered drugs from her shop in Mempeasem.

Investigative reporter Akwasi Koranteng, representing ISPYGH 247—an investigative documentary filmmaking firm in partnership with the Pharmacy Council Ghana—reported the arrest of Fella Makafui on May 22, 2024.

The arrest followed a six-month surveillance operation monitoring Fella’s social media activity on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

The report lists confiscated items including fertility teas, enlargement syrups and oils, detox pearls, and sexual vitality teas, among others.

These products were allegedly marketed without approval from the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA).

During interrogation, Fella, the CEO of Simply Snatched Slimming Tea, admitted to selling non-FDA-registered drugs. She has since been granted bail pending further investigation.

The Pharmacy Council Ghana and ISPYGH 247 have stated that they will provide further updates as the case progresses.

Fella’s arrest follows the arrest of some other social media influencers, including Snapchat influencer Dulcie Boateng, in April 2024 by the Pharmacy Council in collaboration with Akwasi Koranteng.

This comes in the wake of her messy separation from her husband Medikal.

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Maame Dokono celebrates 80th birthday in grand style and launches a book

Veteran Ghanaian actress, Grace Omaboe, known widely in the entertainment industry as Maame Dokono, has marked her 80th birthday in a lavish and star-studded style.

Although Maame Dokono turned 80 in June this year, she threw a party to celebrate being an octogenarian with the launch of a book called “Unforgettable Maame Dokono.”

The party reeked of class as celebrities and important dignitaries trooped in to celebrate with her.

Maame Dokono was draped a lush blue gown, simple make-up as she beamed with smiles from ear to ear. She interacted with her former colleague actors, chiefs and other celebrities in different industries.

To join her cut the cake were David Dontoh who has been a key player in Maame Dokono’s life and career, Koku Anyidoho and some members of royalty.

Also spotted at the party were Nana Ama McBrown, Prophet Kofi Oduro, Adwoa Smart, Fred Amugi, Christine Doe Tetteh, Abeiku Santana. The party was hosted by comedian, DKB.

Maame Dokono is a household name in Ghana with over 5 decades of acting experience in movies and theatre arts. She is most famous for her storytelling television program ‘By the Fireside’. She was also the lead actress of the Obra Drama Group and the African drama television series, Akan Drama.

She starred in so many movies and has three music albums to her name. She continues to work by hosting radio and talk shows and also address socio-economic problems in the country.

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Selena Gomez joins Bloomberg’s billionaire list

American pop star, Selena Gomez is now a billionaire, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index.

The actress, singer, and entrepreneur amassed an estimated $1.3 billion fortune from her Rare Beauty brand to music and hit shows.

According to the publication, more than 80% of Gomez’s net worth derives from her stake in Rare Beauty Brand Inc.

Brand partnerships, acting deals, and mental health startups also contributed to her wealth.

Gomez came into the spotlight as a child star in the 2000s. She reportedly made around $3 million for her role as Alex Russo in the Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place from 2007 to 2012.

She then launched a music career, first with the pop-rock band Selena Gomez & the Scene and then as a solo artist.

With 424 million followers, Gomez is behind only football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the most popular person on Instagram.

Music tours only accounted for less than 5% of Gomez’s wealth, with album and record sales less than 2%. She hasn’t toured since 2016.

Most of Gomez’s fortune — roughly $1.1 billion — comes from her stake in Rare Beauty.