Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

Highly-revered Ghanaian rapper, Lousika has been enstooled as the queen mother of Manso Nkwanta Traditional Area in the Ashanti Region.[ads2] The veteran rapper cum businesswoman was conferred the chieftaincy title in a colourful ceremony today, January 10, 2023. She is now Nana Nyarko Aboraa Sika III.[ads3] Lousika who hanged her boots years ago is known for songs like ‘Hands Up’, ‘Dedeede’ and ‘Opampam’ which he featured Shatta Wale.[ads4]

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Ghanaian artiste manager, Lawrence Nana Asiamah popularly known as Bulldog has been convicted by the Circuit Court 10 for threatening President Akufo-Addo.[ads2] The former Shatta Wale manager has been convicted to a fine of Gh¢48,000 or in a default serve a 40-day imprisonment. Bulldog is standing trial for threatening President Akufo-Addo on UTV’s United Showbiz when the issue of Menzgold was raised where during the discussion the said if Menzgold customers are not paid, the President will not be able to complete his tenure.[ads3] He said this on January 9, 2021 and he was part of panelists that appeared on…

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Serbian side ŽFK Spartak Subotica have announced the signing of Ghana midfielder, Edmund Addo on a permanent deal.[ads2] The 22-year old midfielder has joined Subotica after leaving Moldovan club Sheriff Tiraspol where he has excelled. Addo was a key member of FC Sheriff during his stay at the club which even attracted offers from clubs like Red Star Belgrade.[ads3] The former FC Senica midfielder played 33 matches for Sherrif last season across all competitions and scored once, helping the club to retain the Moldovan Super Liga title and also won Moldovan Cup. He made his Ghana debut on November 11,…

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Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye has called for a fixed term for Chair person of the Electoral Commission (EC).[ads2] According to the former lawmaker, the process for the appointment of the elections management boss must be reviewed to avoid political pressure. “Every Electoral Commission chair person, duly appointed by the President in accordance with the constitution, has always brought difficulties from the two competing political parties. If we know of other alternatives, can we suggest them so we can have our peace. In some countries, for example, the competing political parties themselves elect one person each to…

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Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has pleaded with Ghanaians to accept Meek Mill’s apologies after shooting a music video at the Jubilee House.[ads2] The multiple award-winning American rapper has been heavily criticised after his music shot at the Jubilee House surfaced online. Despite deleting the video, Meek Mill has apologised to Ghanaians for his actions.[ads3] And the lawmaker who has also criticised the rapper has finally entreated Ghanaians to accept the apologies, adding that Meek Mill has been sincere with his apologise. “It does appear Meek Mill’s multiple apologies to Ghanaians are quite sincere and should…

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The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto has reportedly decided to resign from his office.[ads2] According to multiple reports, the ace politician want to step down from his position as Minister to concentrate on his ambition of contesting the flagbearership position of the New Patriotic Party ahead of the 2024 elections. Dr Afriyie Akoto has reportedly begun the process of relinquishing his position in the Akufo-Addo-led government and likely to submit his resignation letter to the President in the coming days.[ads3] He will become the second sector minister in the current government to resign from his position…

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American rapper, Meek Mill was never permitted by the Presidency to shoot a music video at the Jubilee House says the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah.[ads2] According to him, the multiple award-winning rapper never sought the permission of the Presidency before shooting the music video. “Meek Mill music’s video was not sanctioned by the Presidency. Its permission was not sought whatsoever for the use of the video. The musician has realized his indiscretion, apologized & taken down the video,” Mr Ahiagbah tweeted. Meek Mill has been heavily bashed by some section of Ghanaians after…

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The Ghana Police Service have arrested two people wanted in connection with the violent disturbances that occurred during the NDC’s National Youth and Women’s Congress held on 10th December 2022, at Cape Coast in the Central Region.[ads2] The two suspects, Abdul Halid Shaibu alias Oluu and Ibrahim Razak, who were among the 16 persons declared wanted for their involvement in the disturbances, were arrested through targeted intelligence operations at Tamale in the Northern Region on 7th January 2023. The two suspects are currently being held in custody, and assisting the Police with the investigations.[ads3] According to the Police, the faces…

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Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, Richard Attah has apologised for an unpleasant comments made by his wife against the management of the club.[ads2] Joyce Attah, the wife of the goalkeeper stole the headlines few days ago for alleging that two Directors of the club which she nicknamed “Aki and Pawpaw’ masterminded the sacking of former coach Samuel Boadu from the club by interfering in coaching decisions and manipulating matches. In a widely circulated audio, Mrs Attah disclosed that the two unnamed officials of the club told referee Selorm Yao Bless who was in charge of a 1-1 draw between Hearts of Oak…

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Tanzanian giants, Azam FC have announced the signing of Ghanaian goalkeeper Abdulai Iddrisu.[ads2] The 25-year old has joined Azam FC on a two-year deal after passing a mandatory medicals. Iddrisu has joined the Tanzanian football powerhouse from Ghana Premier League outfit Bechem United.[ads3] He was a sensation for Bechem United in the Ghanaian top-flight league last season which earned him a call-up to the Black Galaxies.[ads4] Abdulai Iddrisu was part of the Black Galaxies squad preparing for the CHAN 2022 to be held in Algeria this month. He made 31 appearances for Bechem United in the Ghana Premier League last…

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