Ghana’s legendary highlife musician Daddy Lumba finally laid to rest amid last-minute legal tussle
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The iconic Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region, became the stage for Ghana’s most dramatic farewell. Thousands of mourners converged on the venue, transforming the atmosphere with the bittersweet sound of highlife, a melody of national grief and determined celebration. This was not just […]
Daddy Lumba’s funeral to proceed as planned
The funeral of highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, is to proceed as planned. An earlier injunction order on Friday, December 12, 2025, by an Accra High Court was granted on the condition that the plaintiff seeking the injunction pays GH¢2 million by 2 p.m. the same day, or the funeral […]
Ecowas unanimously endorses President Mahama as sole West African candidate for AU chair in 2027
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama as the sub-region’s sole candidate for the Chairmanship of the African Union (AU) in 2027.The endorsement was announced on Thursday, December 12, 2025, during the 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers held in Abuja.In […]
President Mahama arrives in Kenya for official visit
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, for an official visit at the invitation of His Excellency William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya. President Mahama will be the Chief Guest at Kenya’s Jamhuri Day celebration on Friday. This is a national event that commemorates the country’s independence and showcases its […]
