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The enslaved African Muslim behind the first Islamic text written in U.S.

More than 12 million Africans were forcibly transported across the Atlantic to work as slaves between 1515 and the mid-19th Century. Some two million of the enslaved men, women and children died on their way to the Americas. The slave trade began after the Portuguese started their exploration of the …

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This is why Afia Schwarzenegger was allegedly ‘kicked out’ of a KLM flight

Several blogs have reported that controversial Ghanaian socialite, Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa, popularly known as Afia Schwarzenegger, was prevented from boarding a plane back to Ghana after spending weeks in Europe. According to the reports, Afia Schwarzenegger was taken down a KLM flight which was scheduled to take off from Holland to Ghana because …

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PHOTOS: Otumfuo Osei Tutu II arrives in the U.S. for Memphis in May

Ghana’s Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, arrived in the United States (U.S.) on Saturday, April 30, 2022, where he was met on arrival at Washington Dulles International Airport by Ghana’s Ambassador to the U.S. Her Excellency (H.E.) Hajia Alima Mahama and some officials of the Embassy of Ghana in Washington …

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Asamoah Gyan reveals he will be in Qatar for 2022 World Cup

Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan has revealed that he will be in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup later this year. Ghana sealed qualification to the global showpiece at the expense of Nigeria who were the clear favourites to book a place at the World Cup. The Black Stars have been placed in …

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Bongo Flava star Harmonize arrested in Nairobi

Tanzanian singer Rajab Abdul Kahali popularly known as Harmonize, is reportedly under arrest in Kenya and is being held at Kileleshwa police station, a day after headlining the Afrika Moja Concert at the KICC, Citizen TV has reported. Harmonize, who was supposed to leave the country on Sunday, was arrested …

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One person killed, others injured in renewed Yong Chieftaincy clash

One person has died with three others, sustaining various degrees of injuries in a renewed chieftaincy clash at Yong Dakpema Yile, a farming community in the Tamale Metropolis of the Northern Region. The Ghana News Agency gathered that four houses belonging to the combatants were set ablaze. Mohammed Chimsi, one …

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Ghanaian member of ISIS jailed for life in US

A British-born terrorist of Ghanaian descent, Alexander Kotey has been sentenced to life by a federal judge in Virginia, United States of America. Alexander Kotey, was sentenced by a federal Judge, Thomas Selby Ellis at Alexandria District Court in Virginia on Friday, April 29, 2022 The 38-year-old was condemned to …

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‘My family is not in support’ – Brother of Yul Edochie speaks on second wife saga

Uche Edochie, the elder brother of Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie has disclosed that his family was ‘shocked’ when their brother took in a second wife considering the fact that he signed up to a monogamous marriage with his first wife, Mary Yul-Edochie. He described the current situation as unfortunate and a big …

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Video: Sarkodie visits Jay-Z’s Roc Nation studios in America

Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie, is currently in the United States of America. The respected musician is doing serious music business following his trip. He has visited Jay-Z’s Roc Nation agency. Sarkodie’s records/social media stats were projected on a screen in a video available to Zionfelix.net. Founded in 2008, Roc Nation has …

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The evolution of football in the Sisaala enclaves; time for a revolution

Right from when the Upper West Region constituted only five districts to now constituting 11 districts, the Sisaala districts have always contributed 50-55% of athletes into the Regional contingent for both the basic and second cycle games. Notably, among all the disciplines, football undoubtedly has been the passion of many …

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