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Body scarification or body modification was an integral part of African culture that helped distinguish one person from the other in ancient Africa and is still a part of many African cultures in modern times. For the ancient African, names were not enough identification. For them, body scarification served a …

The firing of musketry, traditional warriors’ display of artistry, the sounds of drum appellation, and the chief priest pouring of drinks amidst the chanting and invocation in Ga language characterized the final funeral rites of the late Tema Manste. The late Nii Adjei Kraku II Tema Paramount Chief reigned for …

A former radio presenter at Kingdom FM, known as Gh Mouthpiece, has alleged that Ghana’s president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo pressured her director to sack her over comments made against his government and economic hardship under his leadership. According to Gh Mouthpiece, the CEO of Kingdom FM, Jonathan Kwame Amofah, was put …

We have yet another contractual impasse in the Ghanaian music industry. This time, and quite unfortunately, it involves one of the fast-rising acts in the country Black Sherif. With the ongoing disagreement between the artiste and his label, where it is being suggested that the popular artiste has breached his contract, …

The funeral ceremony of the late Dzifa Aku Attivor, which was held at the forecourt of the statehouse in Accra, witnessed the display of rich ewe culture. Carrying baskets on their heads and adorned in red and black Kaliko cloth with beads to match, some attendees were captured in a …

Professor of Journalism, Kwame Karikari, has said he does not believe that Ghana is returning to the dark days of culture of silence despite the recent arrests of journalists. He indicated that there has been a lot of recklessness in the media space and in public communication by too many …

  The Executive Director of the Media for West Africa Foundation (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah has faulted Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his slow commitment to bringing perpetrators of violence to book. This, the MFWA boss believes is responsible for the ‘culture of silence’ in the country. His comments come on the back …

The 2020 Ghana Arts and Culture Awards came off on Saturday 14 November 2020 at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. The Ghana Arts and Culture Awards seek to reward individuals and brands excelling within the Arts and Culture industry in Ghana.   The event was in partnership …