Fred Amugi urges Africans to embody Nkrumah’s vision for economic freedom
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Veteran Ghanaian actor Fred Amugi has called on Africans to embrace the vision of Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, as the continent continues its pursuit of economic emancipation. “In the quest for economic emancipation, we can all be Dr Kwame Nkrumah,” he said. Mr Amugi made the remarks during […]
Don Quijote Africa opens African Festival with Ghanaian twist on classic tale
By Sharon Zoe Williams Globe Productions opened the African Festival on Sunday, December 28, with a compelling performance of Don Quijote Africa, a stage adaptation by playwright Latif Abubakar of the classic Spanish novel Don Quixote. The production was staged at the Accra International Conference Centre and reimagined the timeless story through a distinctly Ghanaian […]
Fight against illegal mining and environmental protection remains a priority- Sammy Gyamfi
By Magdalene Andoh The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has reiterated the institution’s commitment to combating illegal mining and promoting sustainable practices in Ghana’s gold sector. Speaking on TV3’s Key Points programme, Mr Gyamfi said environmental protection is central to GoldBod’s mandate, adding that the agency is taking concrete […]
GoldBod to assume full operational control in 2026 as reforms end agency role for BoG
By Magdalene Andoh The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that the Board is set to begin full-scale operations in 2026, marking a major transition in Ghana’s gold trading and reserve accumulation framework. Speaking on TV3 on Saturday, December 27, 2025, Mr Gyamfi said ongoing reforms will allow […]
Abeiku Santana expresses gratitude to Mr Eazi on $2m pledge
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Abeiku Santana, has expressed gratitude to Nigerian artiste and entrepreneur Mr Eazi following his pledge to invest $2m in building a 3,000-capacity event centre in Accra, alongside indoor and outdoor facilities. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Abeiku Santana […]
African Festival opens with grand procession and cultural showcase
By Rebecca Ampah The African Festival officially opened on December 28, 2025, with a spectacular procession that moved from Osu through Oxford Street to the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), turning the city into a moving celebration of African identity, heritage and creativity. The procession unfolded as a vivid visual narrative of the continent’s history […]
Petition to deport Nicki Minaj back to Trinidad surpasses 50K signatures
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter, Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, is at the center of a heated controversy after a petition by change.org calling for her deportation to Trinidad has gained massive traction online. The backlash began when she appeared at the Turning Point USA AmericaFest convention in Phoenix, Arizona, […]
Tiwa Savage, Black Sherif, Omah Lay and others stun fans at Taste The Culture
By Ashiadey Dotse Black Star Square turned into a sea of lights, music, and loud cheers as thousands gathered for the much-talked-about Taste the Culture event. Big names from Ghana and Nigeria came together to give fans a night they will not forget.In the early hours of the day ahead of the big night, local […]
Taste The Culture: Davido’s surprise appearance steals the show
By Seli Baisie Music lovers were treated to an unforgettable night as ‘Taste The Culture’ took centre stage at the Black Star Square in Accra, on December 26, 2025. “Taste the Culture: A Black Star Experience” is a unified tourism initiative centered on Ghana’s lively music, culinary traditions, and vibrant fashion scene. The event drew […]
Yvonne Chaka Chaka arrives in Ghana ahead of ‘The African Festival’
By Sharon Zoe Williams Legendary South African musician Yvonne Chaka Chaka, affectionately known as the “Princess of Africa”, arrived in Ghana on Sunday, December 28, amid anticipation ahead of her performance at this year’s African Festival. The festival, which began on December 28 and runs until December 30, is expected to be a vibrant celebration […]
56% of Ghanaians say living standards have improved – Global InfoAnalytics Poll
By Ashiadey Dotse A survey by Global InfoAnalytics suggests that a majority of Ghanaians believe their standard of living has improved compared with last year, according to its latest national tracking poll. The survey indicates that 56% of respondents said their living conditions are better than they were a year ago. About 27% said their […]
ECG resolves MMS meter credit purchase challenges
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that it has successfully resolved a technical challenge that temporarily disrupted the purchase of electricity credits for customers using MMS-compliant meters on Sunday, December 28. In a follow-up statement issued on Monday, December 29, ECG said the fault had been fully fixed. The […]
Galamsey operator sentenced for slashing student with blade
A galamsey operator at Bompieso in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality has been sentenced to one year imprisonment with hard labour by the Tarkwa District Court One for slashing a student twice on the back with a blade. The convict, Bismark Owusu, was charged with causing unlawful harm and pleaded guilty to the offence. Prosecuting, Inspector […]
Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ actor seeking $77 million
Tyler Perry was sued for sexual assault by an actor who appeared in “Boo! A Madea Halloween,” marking the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances. Mario Rodriguez filed the lawsuit Thursday in California, alleging Perry subjected him to repeated unwanted […]
