Dancehall music originated from Jamaican as a rendition of Ragga music but it seems Ghanaians are now doing massively well in that genre. In Ghana the dancehall music has always centered on two icons thus Shatta Wale and StoneBwoy. The two have taken over dancehall music in Ghana and have taken it internationally even to Jamaica where the genre originated. Though there are other dancehall acts in Ghana such as Episode, Larruso, Ras Kuuku and etc but it seems non of the above mentioned dancehall artists come anywhere close to the talent and popularity as Shatta and StoneBwoy One up…
Author: Kofi Dekye Acquaye
Yaya Touré obtains the UEFA Pro Coaching License. It is the highest coaching certificate granted by the European Football Association. Now the legend Yaya Toure can coach in major tournaments. The former Ivory Coast international’s coaching career is off to a promising start. Here’s a brief overview of his journey. Coaching Career Path 1. Assistant Coach at Tottenham Hotspur’s U-14 team: Yaya Touré began his coaching journey with Tottenham Hotspur’s youth team in 2019. 2. Coaching role at Ivory Coast national team: In 2020, Touré joined the coaching staff of the Ivory Coast national team. 3. UEFA Pro Licence Certification:…
Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu John Jinapor has raised concerns over an impending power crisis, commonly known as ‘dumsor,’ due to a severe fuel shortage. Speaking after the inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama in Accra on Tuesday, January 7, 2024, Jinapor revealed that the country’s fuel stock is dangerously low, with only five hours of fuel remaining. “I have bad news for you, the confirmation we are getting is that we have only five hours of fuel stock. If you look at heavy fuel oil and diesel fuel, we don’t have up to two days, and so in…
Sad news as the former management member of Sekondi Hasaacas Mr. Joseph Ofori-Acquah passes on. He was very instrumental during his tenure at Hasaacas. Mr. Acquah, was also a staff of the Takoradi Technical University where he is popularly known by both students, staffs and non teaching staffs. He is said to have passed away at the Ahamadijjah Hospital in Takoradi on the January 4th, 2025.
Legendary Ghanaian and former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan has shared an insight concerning the declining the Ghana Black Stars. The former Black Stars skipper believes the major suffering and collapse of Ghana football is due to some evil people in the football administration as well as some bad leadership in the country. Baby Jet as he is affectionately called by Ghanaians spew out his grievances during an interview. He said, ️“There are evil people in this country [Ghana]; that’s why we can’t win anything because of these people. They have tarnished Ghana’s reputation with dirt.” Asamoah Gyan is the highest…
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Nana Oduro Sarfo says the West African country is living on past glory as four time AFCON champions. It has been 42 good years since Ghana last won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, and they have not been competitive for over five years. Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 AFCON, finishing bottom of their qualifying group without winning a match. The Black Stars have also not made it past the group stage of any major tournament since the 2019 AFCON. Looking at the team’s current situation, Sarfo emphasized the need…
Former Arsenal star James Clarke has tipped Arsenal FC to go on to sign Ghanaian playmaker Mohammed Kudus as a cover-up for Bukayo Saka. Saka got injured during Arsenal’s win at Ipswich Town last time out. According to Mikel Arteta, the English will miss many weeks out probably until March-April. This has prompted Arsenal to look elsewhere this transfer window and Kudus has been the one many Gunners fans want. However, former Arsenal star has also reiterated his desire for his former club to sign the Ghanaian. He said, ” Kudus is a player Arsenal have shown long-term interest in.…
Nana Sarfo Oduro of the Ghana Football Association stated the organization is not accountable to the public, focusing solely on member clubs. His remarks come amid criticism over the Black Stars’ poor performance, prompting calls for greater transparency and fan engagement, which may not resonate well with supporters. Time Senior National team and various national teams has seen dwindling in their performance as they have failed to qualify to any major tournament.
At least 10 people are dead and more than 30 others injured in New Orleans after a driver rammed into a crowd during New Year’s celebrations early Wednesday. The suspect also opened fire on two police officers, according to police. A man in a white pickup truck, who was “hellbent” on killing as many people as possible, drove around barricades and plowed his vehicle through a crowd of New Year’s Eve revellers in New Orleans, leaving at least 10 dead, officials said. The City of New Orleans confirmed the casualty figures in a statement on its website and said people…
Former Ghana and Coventry City assistant coach, George Boateng, has expressed his readiness to take on a head coaching role in Ghana, citing his extensive experience gained over the years. The 49 – year – old has held several coaching positions since retiring from playing football. In 2014, Boateng was appointed head coach of Kelantan before transitioning to the role of technical director, a position he held until leaving the club in May 2015. Three years later, Boateng became head coach of Blackburn Rovers, before taking up the role of U – 20 head coach at Aston Villa in 2019.…