Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage wowed the audience at the King Charles III coronation when she took to the stage to perform. The coronation concert held at Windsor Castle on Sunday evening saw the award-winning afrobeatz musician performing her rendition of “Keys to the Kingdom,” a song she created with Mr. Eazi and included on Beyoncé’s album “The Lion King.” Tiwa Savage represented Africa very well with her soothing voice which got many dancing at the Windsor Castle. She was the only African act to perform at the biggest ceremony which brought thousands of people together. Meanwhile, the concert saw performances…

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Buaben Asamoa, a former Director of Communications for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said Alan Kyeremanten is the best candidate to transform Ghana. Alan Kyeremanten, former Minister of Trade and Industry is contesting for the NPP flagbearership position after three attempts. Mr Kyeremanten is considered as one of the favorites for the party’s top position alongside Vice President of the republic, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia who recently disclosed his intentions. Even though Dr Bawumia has received huge support from most NPP MPs, Buaben Asamoa who is also the spokesperson for Alan Kyeremanten believes the former Ghana’s ambassador to the…

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Ghanaian rapper and songwriter, Mohammed Ismail Shariff known in showbiz as Black Sherif has been adjudged the overall artiste of the year at this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA). The ‘Konongo Zongo’ hit-maker was crowned the best artiste in Ghana in the year under retrospect at the prestigious awards ceremony at the Grande Arena at the Accra International Conference Centre on Sunday, April 7, 2023. Black Sherif, an Empire Music signee defeated competitions from heavyweights like Joe Mettle, Piesie Esther, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, KiDi, Camidoh and King Promise to win the topmost award. The awards night witnessed electrifying performances from…

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Versatile gospel musician, Piesie Esther has grabbed the best gospel song of the year at the 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards on Saturday, May 6, 2023. With her hit single, ‘Waye me yie’, Piesie Esther defeated competitions from Celestine Donkor, Diana Hamilton, Joe Mettle, Perez Muzik, Bethel Revival Choir, Awura Abena and MOG Music. The Empareme hit-maker had seven nominations in this year’s edition of the prestigious awards. Best Gospel Song  Celestine Donkor – Final Say Piesie Esther – Way3 Me Yie (Winner) Diana Hamilton – My Meditation Joe Mettle – Kadosh Perez Muzik – Hewale Lala Bethel Revival Choir…

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The draw for the 2023 U-23 Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been held today, May 5, 2023 with Ghana drawing the host nation, Morocco. The Black Meteors were drawn in group A alongside counterparts from Morocco, Congo and Guinea. The championship solely for players below the age of 23 will be held in Morocco from Saturday, June 24 to Saturday, July 8, 2023. The other group had Egypt, Mali, Gabon and Nigeria. The championship will serve as ticket to the 2024 Olympic Games to be held in Paris. The top three teams from the competition will qualify to the Olympics,…

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Seasoned gospel producer, Kwesi Ernest has supported the calls for Piesie Esther to win this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) artiste of the year. Piesie Esther has received huge support from the gospel fraternity to win the topmost award ahead of heavyweights like Joe Mettle, Sarkodie, Black Sheriff, KiDi, King Promise and Camidoh. Her hit single ‘waye me yie’ has reached far and wide, touching souls with its soothing lyrics which enabled her to bag seven nominations in the prestigious awards including the artiste of the year category which is the topmost. READ:Piesie Esther for 24th VGMA Artiste of…

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The Western Regional Fire Service Commander, Assistant Chief Fire Officer Grade One, Frederick Oheneng has passionately expressed his sorrow on the increasing rate at which galamsey activities is affecting their job. According to him, most of their equipment have been damaged because of the high rate in which the major water bodies in the region where the Service get its water supply from have been polluted by galamseyers. Speaking to pressmen at a media engagement organised by the Sekondi Command of the Service on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, Mr Oheneng bemoaned the lack of rapid measures to eradicate the menace…

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Asante Kotoko have been handed a huge boost as midfielder Justice Blay has returned to training ahead of Bibiani Goldstars clash in Kumasi. The defensive midfielder has returned to training after several weeks of being at the treatment room. The former Medeama SC enforcer sustained the injury in March, 2023 when Asante Kotoko defeated FC Samartex in Samreboi. Since the injury, Justice Blay has missed eight matches in the ongoing Ghana Premier League of which in those games Asante Kotoko have managed only two wins. His return comes as huge news to Asante Kotoko who are hoping to beat Bibiani…

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Tanzanian giants, Azam FC have reportedly begun talks to sign Bechem United striker Wontah Hafiz Konkoni. The lanky goal poacher has emerged as transfer target for Azam FC following his sumptuous form for Bechem United in this season’s Ghana Premier League. READ:Bechem United’s Hafiz Konkoni targets GPL goal king Bechem United, according to reports, have placed $300,000 price tag on Hafiz Konkoni with Azam FC willing to break the bank for the service of the deadly goal monger after the 2022/23 league season. Hafiz Konkoni has been a sensation this season for Bechem United and currently leading the Ghana Premier…

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Professor Peter Quartey, the Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has predicted that Ghana could land a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by June, 2023. Ghana is seeking for a $3 billion loan from the IMF to get its debt under control, restore financial stability and help people most at risk from rising prices and other economic problems. The country is currently facing more than 40 percent inflation, growing debt and a sharp decline in its cedi currency since the start of the year. IMF officials have been in the Ghana, where they…

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