ENTERTAINMENT

Gold exports: Ghana topped in 2018 despite mining ban – Nana Akwesi Awuah

Managing Director of the Precious Mineral Marketing Company, Nana Akwesi Awuah was the top gold exporter in Africa in 2018, despite a government-imposed ban on small-scale mining that year. In June 2017, the Ghanaian government imposed a six-month ban on small-scale mining to combat illegal mining practices that were damaging …

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York City

Embattled hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been arrested in New York City on unspecified federal charges, federal authorities told the BBC’s US partner CBS. The arrest in Manhattan follows raids on two of his properties in Los Angeles and Miami in March as part of an “ongoing investigation” into …

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Dompoasehene launches educational fund to support needy but brilliant students

The Adansi Dompoasehene, Okofo Kwabena Bonsu II, has officially launched an educational fund aimed at supporting needy but brilliant students within his traditional area. The initiative was unveiled as part of the one-year celebration of his ascension to the throne, coinciding with the Addae Kese festival held at Adansi Dompoase …

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Galamsey: Akufo-Addo’s ministerial committee dead on arrival – GNAT

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has downplayed the effectiveness of the five-member ad hoc ministerial committee set up by President Nana Akufo-Addo to assess the fight against ‘galamsey‘. The committee chaired by National Security Minister, Albert Kan-Dapaah and supported by four other Ministers have been tasked to engage …

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After Otumfuo mentioned my name, streams and numbers have increased – Kofi Kinaata

Ghanaian musician Kofi Kinaata has expressed gratitude for the immense benefits he has enjoyed after being mentioned by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Kinaata has disclosed that the Asantehene’s mention has significantly improved his numbers on social media as well as his revenue streams. In a social media post, …

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Akufo-Addo chops kenkey at Jamestown [Video]

In a heartwarming display of cultural appreciation and humility, President Akufo-Addo was spotted enjoying a traditional Ga dish, Kenkey, at the Jamestown Fishing Harbour commissioning ceremony. Seated beside his wife, First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo, who is of Ga descent, the President savoured the popular staple food, surrounded by his bodyguards …

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Senior staff Association of Universities of Ghana declares strike effective Sept. 16

Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana have declared a total nationwide strike over their poor working conditions. This follows the government’s failure to honour their demands for better service conditions after a series of protests and negotiations. Members of the association are expected to withdraw all their services in …

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Sarkodie is a much better stage performer than Lil Wayne – Andy Dosty

Host of Daybreak Hitz, Andy Dosty has made the headlines after his recent comments about Sarkodie and American rapper Lil Wayne. According to him, although Lil Wayne is a good rapper with great performing records, he is no match for Sakordie. In a discussion on the show’s headline segment, he …

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Janet Jackson reveals she had another wardrobe malfunction… and it involved Queen Elizabeth

Janet Jackson is sharing a story that proves her infamous Super Bowl halftime show moment with Justin Timberlake wasn’t her only “wardrobe malfunction.” The legendary singer and actress served up the royally delicious tea in a video with British Vogue for their “Life in Looks” franchise posted Thursday, in which …

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Agya Koo disliked me because he saw me as a threat in Kumawood – Mr Beautiful

Ghanaian actor, Mr Beautiful, has revealed that his former colleague, Agya Koo, once harboured a deep-seated dislike for him. According to Mr Beautiful, Agya Koo saw him as a threat to his dominance in the Kumawood film industry at the time. “Truth is that, Agya Koo made local movies popular …

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