Grammy-winning Jamaican reggae group, Morgan Heritage have heaped praises on Ghanaian dancehall gem Shatta Wale after a successful collaboration. Shatta Wale was among the Ghanaian musicians featured on Morgan Heritage’s “Homeland” album which was released on April 21, 2023. Speaking after a successful launch of the album, Gramps Morgan, a leading member of the Morgan Heritage group disclosed why they collaborated with Shatta Wale on the album. Explaining why they featured Shatta Wale on the album, he said, “for doing an album like this, of course, we needed to have him [Shatta Wale]. We have never got the chance to…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
Former Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Kojo Bonsu has said it will be very difficult for John Dramani Mahama to win the 2024 elections when elected the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to him, Mr. Mahama has had his reputation soiled by the New Patriotic Party (NDC), a situation he believes will affect the NDC in the 2024 elections should the former President lead the party as flagbearer. “They have said a lot of things about [John Mahama], they have put corruption tag on him, they have said a whole of things against him…
Ghanaian dancehall sensation, Mustapha Rahman popularly known in showbiz as Rudebwoy Ranking has reportedly passed away. Multiple reports say the ‘No Drama’ composer died in the early hours of Monday, April 24, 2023 after short illness. It is believed that Rudebwoy Ranking gave up the ghost while receiving treatment at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. He is known for songs like No Drama, We Nuh See Dem, Jah Over Them, Turn Me On and others.
The Police have this evening arrested a Police officer, Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, who is alleged to have shot and killed a female adult, who was believed to be his girlfriend. The shooting incident occurred in Kumasi, in the Ashanti region, on Thursday, 20th April 2023. The suspect, who has been on the run since the incident, was arrested at Sekyere, near Effiduase in the Ashanti Region as a result of a special Police operation, which was launched following the shooting incident. The suspect is currently in Police custody and will be put before court to face justice.
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville has said Michael Essien was highly underrated at Chelsea looking at his perform for the team then. According to Neville, the former Ghana international played a key role for Chelsea in the early seasons of his nine years stay at the London-based club. “A player that played at a top Premier League club and didn’t get the plaudits of others was Michael Essien at Chelsea in those first two or three years. The impact he had on that team, from his running ability, the energy from midfield, balancing of Frank, I thought Essien was…
The Managing Partner of Ismael Yamson and Associates, Michael Henry Yamson believes the$3billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will not revive Ghana’s economy. According to him, the government has not demonstrated enough fiscal and political discipline in order to improve macroeconomic stability hence his assertion. “The bailout will be meaningful if we are ready to receive it for good purposes. But what has changed in the way the public sector soaks money? Has any spending cut been announced that you know of? Nothing, if we get that relief, it will mean nothing. It will just come to sit…
Former President, John Dramani Mahama has slammed the ruling NPP government for bombarding Ghanaian with taxes. According to Mr Mahama, the rate at which the government is unleashing taxes on Ghanaians is extreme especially at this time that the country’s economy is bad. This comes at the back of President Akufo-Addo’s decision to assent to the three new taxes into law. READ: Akufo-Addo assents all three new tax bills into law The bills which are the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2022, the Growth and Sustainability Levy Bill, 2022, the Ghana Revenue Authority Bill 2022 and the Income Tax Amendment Bill 2022…
Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu has disclosed that he no longer use the Heath insurance card whenever he wants access to healthcare. According to the 67-year old, he prefers the cash and carry system whenever he visit the hospital for healthcare instead of using the national health insurance card due to the numerous challenges users face. Speaking in a meeting of Ghana Health Service Senior Managers on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, the Minister said some service providers under the scheme are being accused of extortion and that presents a bad image. “I pay when I go to Ridge Hospital. I pay…
Legendary Ghanaian rapper, Obrafour has filed a lawsuit against Canadian rapper, Drake over alleged copyright infringement. Obrafour’s lawsuit stems from Drake’s use of a sample from Obrafour’s song “Oye Ohene (Remix)” in his track “Calling My Name.” According to Obrafour, when Drake’s camp approached him to seek permission to use the sample, he denied their request only for the “Certified Lover Boy” singer to release the track few days after. This caused damage to Obrafour’s reputation and financial loss due to potential royalties. Robert Freund, a lawyer for brands, agencies, and creators who shared the court documents on social media said “The…
Takoradi Technical University (TTU) and COA Research and Manufacturing Company, a plant research institution, have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in areas of research and student development. The MoU seeks to ensure students and staff Mentorship, Promotion and Coordination of Joint Research, Students’ Industrial Attachment, Promotion of Plant medicine in Western Region as well as establishment of Research Centres at COA and TTU. To kick start the relationship between the two entities, the Vice Chancellor of Takoradi Technical University, Prof. Rev. John Frank Eshun on behalf of TTU and the Chief Executive of COA Research and Manufacturing,…