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‘Is that how his father ruled Ghana?’ – Wenchi market traders fume at Akufo-Addo

In a display of frustration, some traders at Wenchi market in the Bono Region have voiced their deep disappointment with the ruling government, citing economic hardship as the primary cause. The aggrieved traders, captured in a widely shared video on Facebook, passionately lamented their dire circumstances both in their personal …

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From Abedi Ayuu to Abedi Ayew: How Ghana legend inherited a wrong identity

Names form identity and provide people with insight into one’s origin; hence, when a name is mispronounced or misspelt, it changes the meaning significantly. This was the case with former Black Stars captain and African football icon Abedi Ayew, who appeared to have lived with the erroneous identity his entire …

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Kennedy Agyapong on how Bawumia’s camp tried sabotaging Alan during Assin-North by-election

Controversial legislator and presidential candidate aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong has shared how some persons from the camp of Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia schemed to sabotage colleague party member and flagbearer contender, Alan Kyerematen at the party’s final rally for the Assin-North by-elections. According to Kennedy Agyapong, a day after …

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Watch how some traditional leaders were rebuked by Okuapemhene for destooling Obomase Mankrado

The Okuapeman traditional council led by the Okuapemhene Oseadeyo Kwasi Akuffo II, has strongly reprimanded certain members of the council for wrongfully destooling the Mankrado of Obosomase Nana Donkor Manianor II, without the knowledge or consent of the Okuapemhene. The group, consisting of Abusua Panin Kwaku Asare of Obosomase and …

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How Caribbean countries discovered Fufu

In Caribbean nations with substantial populations of West African origin, such as Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Puerto Rico, plantains, cassava or yams are mashed with other ingredients. In Cuba, the dish retains its original African stem name, termed simply as fufú or with added descriptive extensions like fufú de plátano or fufú de plátano pintón. On other major islands, fufú goes by the names of mangú in …

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How Marseille snatched ‘HIV positive’ Abedi Pele from AS Monaco in 1987

The football transfer period is one of the times when club administrators and directors put their poker skills to the test and compete for the signing of some of the top players. The desire to sign exceptional players at the expense of other clubs frequently leads to some administrators making …

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Watch how Abusuapanin Judas reacted to Yvonne Nelson’s memoir

Abusuapanin Judas, as he is mostly referred to, has been captured in a video reading Yvonne Nelson’s recently released book, ‘I am not Yvonne Nelson’. Known for his impeccable acting skills, the veteran actor is among the legends who contributed to Ghana’s Kumawood movie gaining both national and international recognition. The actor …

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Afriyie Barnieh should not start again – How Ghanaians reacted to Black Meteors’ win against Congo

Ghanaians on social media, specifically Twitter, have suggested that Black Meteors skipper, Daniel Afriyie Barneih should be dropped to in Ghana U-23’s subsequent games at the ongoing 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations. The demand follows the former Hearts of Oak striker’s abysmal performance against Congo at the Prince Moulay …

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How is it Gyakye Quayson’s job to develop Assin North? – IMANI boss asks NPP

Franklin Cudjoe of IMANI Africa has punched holes in a campaign message of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the July 27 by-election in Assin North. The NPP has campaigned in the roundup to the poll that the National Democratic Cingress (NDC) candidate, James Gyakye Quayson, has not been …

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