Tag Archives: ENGLISH

Archaeologists discover location of ‘First English slave fort in Africa’ in Ghana

Ghana is at the center of the world’s spotlight again after news broke, confirming that the story of slavery on the continent of Africa, specifically begun in Ghana. Working together with a team, an archaeologist, Prof. Christopher DeCorse, has led a team of archaeologists in uncovering the exact location of …

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Nigeria to abolish English use for first six years of primary education

Nigeria’scabinet, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a National Language Policy for use in all primary schools across Africa’s most populous nation. The major highlight of the policy is that the first six years of basic education should be undertaken in the mother tongue of pupils. Minister of Education, …

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VIDEO: Yaw Dabo’s funny English shocks Qatari man in Doha

Hilarious Ghanaian Kumawood actor, Yaw Dabo, is in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Funny videos of the actor’s time in Qatar have already surfaced on social media. In one of the videos, the Ghanaian actor was stopped by a Qatari man who wanted to know who he was. …

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You wrote this long letter because you lack understanding of English – Bridget Otoo berates IGP

Journalist Bridget Otoo has berated the IGP for his attack on the British High Commissioner to Ghana over comments she made regarding the arrest of Convener of the #FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor. According to Otoo, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare, attacked Harriet Thompson, in a letter he …

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‘You lured Ghanaians with your big English’ – Yvonne Nelson tackles Akufo-Addo

Actress and movie producer, Yvonne Nelson, has said, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo prior to his election, lured the people of Ghana with his big grammar. She indicated in a series of tweets that there is no more money for the politicians and their families as well as what she calls “side pieces”. …

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Rap in English to reach a higher audience – Okyeame Kwame

Veteran rapper Okyeame Kwame has admitted that his brand would have been recognized in the international market if he had done his rap verses in the English language. According to the rap doctor, even though he has no regrets about sticking to his mother tongue for his compositions, he urges up-and-coming …

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English journalist admits he was wrong in criticising Thomas Partey

English football journalist John Picco has admitted he was wrong in criticising Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey after joining the Gunners from Atletico Madrid in 2020. The 28-year-old struggled to adapt to the Premier League amid injuries that kept him on the sidelines. Partey’s impressive display for the past …

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Top 5 Ghanaian players in English Premier League history

Over the years, Ghanaian players have decorated the English Premier League with their talents. More than 20 Black Stars have featured in the league, with the likes of Michael Essien and Tony Yeboah particularly standing out. But who has been the greatest Ghanaian play in the EPL? We countdown the …

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‘Even Queen Elizabeth II keeps her vocabulary simple’ – Nana Dokua tells critics of Hawa Koomson

Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei (NPP-Akropong MP), a former Deputy Minister for Information, has jumped to the defence of Mavis Hawa Koomson, the embattled Fisheries and Aquaculture minister-nominee who could not eloquently express herself before the Appointments Committee of Parliament. According to Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei, Hawa Koomson should be judged by her …

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Politicians stealing with English because Ghanaians have comprehension issues – Yvonne Nelson barks

Actress Yvonne Nelson says Ghanaian Politicians resort to the use of English Language in order to steal from the people because most Ghanaians have issues with comprehension of the Queens language According to her, most Ghanaians do not have a better appreciation of the queen’s language therefore these politicians resort …

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