Ghanaian Neo-Soul and afro-soul singer, Efya, as she is popularly known in the music industry has expressed her love and respect for the famous radio presenter and artiste, Blakk Rasta. In her words, Blakk Rasta is a person she respects and there is no way she will ever forget to …
Read More »You live lavishly, claim you’re a musician; the next day, you’re arrested for fraud – Delay’s controversial comment
Media personality Deloris Frimpong Manso shared her concern about how some musicians live extravagant lifestyles under the guise of making money from music, a posture she vehemently argued is deceptive as it leads some youth astray. Her comment was birthed during her interview with Oseikrom Sikanii, a musician based in Kumasi who …
Read More »Juliet Ibrahim’s account of how ex-boyfriend raped her every day
Actress Juliet Ibrahim left a relationship because her boyfriend at the time, who was “huge and taller” than her, camped and raped her every day, she said in an interview published in 2022. Below is the story as published on GhanaWeb on May 2, 2023, exactly a year today. Juliet …
Read More »See heartwarming photos of Asamankese Catholic Priest praying with Muslims on Eid Day
The Ghanaian Muslim community on Saturday, April 22, 2023, climaxed their 30-day Ramadan fasting period. For the Assistant Parish Priest of the Catholic Church in Asamankese, the day which was marked mainly with prayers and other activities, provided an opportunity to share love with his Muslim brothers and sisters and …
Read More »Such a great day – Elon Musk jubilates after removing Twitter blue checkmarks
Elon Musk, the Chief Executive Officer of Twitter described Friday “a great day” despite widespread criticism over recent changes to the social media platform’s verification system. “Such a great day in so many ways,” Musk tweeted on April 21. The tweet has been met with outrage with users …
Read More »The day Africa’s youngest president, Valentine Strasser’s leg was cut in Ghana
Valentine Esegragbo Melvin Strasser became Africa’s youngest president in 1992, when on April 29, he took over power in Sierra Leone through a military coup. This was only three days after he turned 25-years-old. Capt. Valentine Strasser became a leading member of a group of six equally young fellow officers …
Read More »The world’s first illustrated Christian Bible is in Ethiopia, and was handwritten in a day
If you are to ever make it to the Abuna Garima monastery in Ethiopia’s Tigrai Highlands, you would find a book that is highly revered by local monks and believed to be one of the Christian world’s oldest and most exquisite treasures. The book, which is kept securely in a …
Read More »Korle Bu records 15 tuberculosis cases every day
Tuberculosis (TB) is growing at an alarming rate in Ghana in spite of awareness and treatment options in health facilities. According to reports, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital alone records 15 TB cases a day and 30 people die of the disease every month. Principal Nursing Officer at the Chest Unit …
Read More »VIDEO: Why Volta went crazy for Akufo-Addo during Independence Day celebrations
Generally, the excitement that follows the celebration of Ghana’s Independence Day in a selected region is expected. Since 2019, President Akufo-Addo has taken the celebrations to various regions including the Northern Region (Tamale), Ashanti Region (Kumasi), and the Central Region (Cape Coast). The reception has been amazing so far, with …
Read More »Teenager remanded for allegedly defiling neighbour’s 5-year-old daughter on election day
An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos State remanded a teenager for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl during the presidential and National Assembly elections in the state. Magistrate Mrs B. O. Osusanmi remanded the defendant Tosin Oloyede on Wednesday, March 8, at the Special Correctional Centre for Boys in …
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