Fameye teams up with Patoranking on new single ‘Sober (Soo Bad)’
Multiple Award-winning Ghanaian Highlife Artist, Peter Fameye popularly known as Fameye in the music industry has collaborated with Nigerian Dancehall sensation Patoranking on a new single titled ‘Sober’. The combination of Fameye’s contentious delivery and Patoranking’s reggae-inspired vibes brings a unique tang to the song, making it reverberate with a wide audience. The song “Sober […]
Comedian Funny Face Remanded
Ghanaian comedian, Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng, popularly known as Funny Face, has been remanded into Police custody for two weeks by the Ofaakor Circuit Court in the Awutu Senya East District of the Central Region. This follows the ramming of his vehicle into a group of people at pedestrians at Kasoa Kakraba injuring five […]
Ghanaian Society’s Changing Perceptions on Anklets and Their Cultural Importance
By Dankwa Prince Anklets have been very important to Ghanaian ladies for many years. Anklets, when well-made, represented femininity, beauty, and cultural history. However, as younger generations adopt global ways, views are changing. Mothers would traditionally give their daughters intricately beaded anklets, the patterns and materials signifying social status. Matilda, a native of Cape Coast, […]
Ghana Month: Apapransa – One of Ghana’s Treasured Culinary and Cultural Legacies
By Dankwa Prince Even visitors from other nations who are critics end up becoming believers. Renessie from Côte d’Ivoire states, “I was a convert from the first spoonful.” One of the few dishes where every element works better together is apapransa.” Across Ghana, communities come together over shared meals – and one dish in particular […]
President Akufo-Addo revokes appointment of Hohoe MCE, nominates new MCE
President Akufo-Addo has revoked the appointment of Mr Daniel Noble Awume, Hohoe Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). The President subsequently nominated Mr Francis Fiakpui to take over from Mr Awume. A statement signed by Mr Osei Bonsu Amoah, Minister of State at the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, said the decision was in […]
Creating an Enabling Environment: Ghana’s commitment to thriving theater arts industry
By Gloria Amoh The Head of Department of Theatre Arts, School of Performing Arts, at the University of Ghana, Dr. Samuel Benagr, has stated that Ghana is fortunate to have some of the best people when it comes to theater professionals. Theatre Arts play a pivotal role in the traditional and contemporary life of Ghanaians. […]
2nd review of Ghana’s $3bn IMF programme set to take place April 2 to 12
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has announced that the second review of the three-year, $3 billion IMF-supported Post-COVID-19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG) is set to take place from April 2 to 12, 2024. This according to him follows the successful completion of the first review on January 19, […]
My proposed friendly tax reforms are aimed at boosting indigenous businesses – Dr. Bawumia to CIBA
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The 2024 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has told members of the Council of Indigenous Business Association of Ghana (CIBA) which includes; the Ghana National Association of Garages, National Drinking Bar-operators Association, Ghana Bar Operators Association, National Association of Beauticians and Hairdressers, National Refrigerators and Air Condition […]
Cedi has stabilized since 2023 – Finance Ministry
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ministry of Finance has asserted that the Cedi has exhibited stability against major currencies since 2023. Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam made this known during the Ministry’s Monthly briefing in Accra on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Dr. Adam highlighting the achievement of his ministry pointed out that from February to […]
Democracy is not a checklist it needs to be fought for regularly- Virginia Palmer
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer, reminded participants that democracy is not a checklist but it needs to be fought for regularly. During a Dialogue on Democracy Decline in West Africa: in conversation with Prof. Larry Diamond, who served as the special guest speaker. Virginia Palmer emphasized the pervasive challenges […]
Energy Ministry clarifies minister’s load-shedding timetable comment
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Ministry of Energy has denounced recent reports suggesting that Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s remarks on the issuance of a load-shedding timetable were intentionally misrepresented by the media to depict him as insensitive. Yesterday, March 25, 2024, amidst Ghana’s ongoing power challenges, Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh issued a […]
Load Shedding Time-Table Comment: Dr Opoku Prempeh was quoted out of context- Spokesperson
Kwesi Obeng Ofori, the Public Relations officer for the Ministry of Energy has reacted to the interview of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh on the load shedding timetable . Speaking to a reporter at the inauguration of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) campaign team in the Ashanti Region Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh said Ghana is not […]
Former Black Stars captain Emmanuel Awuley Quaye passes on
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Former Ghana captain Emmanuel Awuley Quaye has died. Quaye died on Monday, March 25, 2024. The cause of his death is not known yet. The legendary defender was an integral figure of the Black Stars team that won the memorable Africa Cup of Nations in 1978. His character, leadership, and passion […]
Peace Council promotes peaceful coexistence, social cohesion at Doninga
The National Peace Council has engaged residents of Doninga, a farming community in the Builsa South District in the Upper East Region as part of efforts to foster peaceful coexistence, strengthen social cohesion and sustainable development. The engagement was to ensure that the diverse people residing in the communities employed dialogue and other peaceful mechanisms […]
