South Africans last night mourned the passing of jazz legend Dorothy Masuka, who died at the age of 83. Singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka told City Press that Masuka had died from a stroke. “Her music will always live on. She was among the greatest. Very sad,” Chaka said. In a …
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DRC elections just a sham
Recent meeting between the country’s former and newly elected presidents reveals bitter truth to Congolese citizens Nearly two months after elections were held in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the country is reeling in shock after discovering that it was merely what observers describe as a cosmetic regime change. …
Read More »Sudan: Three decades under Bashir
Here are key dates in Sudan since Omar al-Bashir, who on Friday announced a nationwide state of emergency following two months of deadly anti-government protests, came to power three decades ago. 1989: Coup In June 1989, army brigadier Bashir seizes power in a coup backed by Islamist ideologue Hassan al-Turabi. …
Read More »Senegal presidential election gets under way
Senegalese voters have begun casting their ballots in the country’s presidential election. President Macky Sall is seeking a second term and faces four challengers in his bid. Since coming into office, Mr Sall has focused on new infrastructure projects, but critics say he has done little to improve the lives …
Read More »Meet UK-Based Ghanaian Who Is Scamming Young Ghanaian Women With Marriage Proposal
The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine! Time has apparently catch-up with young UK-based Ghanaian, who has mastered the draft of duping unsuspecting Ghanaian women on social media in an extraordinary faction. The Ghanaian prema-donna, who has been described in some circles as an embodiment of insolence …
Read More »Gospel musician Joan Abena Pokuaa to launch first album on March 2014
Versatile gospel musician Joan Abena pokuaa is set to release her first album on 9th March, 2014 at the Full Gospel Assembly of Ghana behind Dymes. The album titled “Onyame Adwene” has 8 tracks featuring popular and notable musicians including Ernest Opoku. The album which has eight tracks opens with …
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