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The Kwaku Duahs: Meet the two Kumawu independent by-election candidates with the same name

The people of Kumawu, following the demise of their Member of Parliament, Philip Basoah, will go to the polls for a by-election on May 23, 2023, to elect a new representative in the current 8th Parliament. While everything now seems set for the election, a development in the names of …

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Pele’s name added to dictionary as an adjective

World football legend from Brazil, Pele has had his name added to the dictionary as an adjective in honour of his legacy in the sport after padding away. This was done after a campaign led by the Pelé Foundation and SporTV dubbed “Pelé in the dictionary”. The Michaelis dictionary defines …

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Danlad Ibrahim dropped as Asante Kotoko name line-up to face Aduana Stars

Asante Kotoko deputy skipper, Danlad Ibrahim has been dropped to the bench as head coach Abdul Gazali names his line-up for the crucial tie against Aduana Stars. Danlad who has conceded 6 goals in five games has seen his place taken by Frederick Asare for tonight’s fixture at the Baba …

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Hearts of Oak get Togbe Afede’s greenlight to name Prosper Ogum as head coach – Reports

Accra Hearts of Oak are set to appoint former Asante Kotoko manager, Prosper Ogum Narteh as a new manager. According to reports, Hearts’ Executive Board Chairman Togbe Afede XIV has approved the appointment following a meeting. If his appointment materialise, Ogum will become the third manager the club has appointed …

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The Kenyan community that names babies after U.S. presidents and famous events

Naming a child is considered a very momentous occasion in some parts of the African continent, mainly because a name is an integral part of one’s identity. In some cultures, a name links a child to a specific tribe or family and maybe purposely chosen for the preservation of a …

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VIDEO: Otumfuo Osei Kwadwo ‘Okoawia’: The Asantehene whose bravery earned him a special name

From the days of Nana Otumfuo Osei Tutu I, the Kingdom of Ashanti which he founded in 1701 has been led by men who in their own way wrote their history to be remembered for centuries. His third successor, Otumfuo Nana Osei Kwadwo through valour did not just continue the …

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Ashai’s town: History behind the name Ashaiman

Ashaiman is known to be a town in the Greater Accra Region, it is also the name of a municipality and yet still name of one of the largest constituencies in the capital region. The town, municipality or constituency, if you like, has hogged news headlines since last week for …

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The genesis of the name ‘Otumfuo’ and the Asantehene who first used it

The Asante Kingdom is celebrating 88 years since it was restored as a monarchy in Ghana. The commemoration is also a reminder of when the title, Otumfuo, first came into force. Being the King of the Ashantis at the time of this restoration of their kingdom, Sir Osei Agyeman Prempeh …

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GFA to name new Black Stars coach by end of January

The Communication Director of the Ghana Football Association, Henry Asante Twum, is optimistic that a new head coach for the Black Stars could be appointed before the end of January 2023. The Black Stars coaching job became vacant on the night of Friday, December 2, 2022, after Otto Addo resigned from the position following Ghana’s elimination from …

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It’s disgraceful to name airport after Kotoka – KSM

Showbiz personality Kwaku Sintim-Misa has described the naming of an airport after Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka as disgraceful. Born on 26th September 1926, Kotoka was a member of the National Liberation Council which came to power through a military coup d’état on 24th February 1966. This was the overthrow of …

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