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Watch first-time footage of Nkrumah in public after his overthrow in 1966

In February 1966, Ghana experienced its first taste of a military takeover when the country’s first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, was kicked out while he was on an international assignment in Hanoi, Vietnam. The man touted for gaining independence for the country, was on a peacemaking trip over the Vietnam …

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Nigerians react to the death of actress, Ada Ameh

Following the death of actress, Ada Ameh who passed away on Sunday, July 17, several fans around the world have taken to social media to express their sadness. Ada Ameh was reported to have slumped and rushed to the hospital in Warri where she was pronounced dead. Many had nice …

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Audio-visual recordings of how ‘Sexy Dondon’ allegedly killed late MP admitted in evidence

Pieces of Audio-visual recordings of Daniel Asiedu, aka Sexy Dondon the first accused person “reconstructing” the crime scene to the police on how he allegedly killed the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, J. B. Danquah-Adu have been admitted in evidence. The over five pieces of video recordings …

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‘Pray for Us’: The American exhibition headlining the works of a Ghanaian filmmaker

A forthcoming American exhibition titled, ‘Pray for Us,’ will headline the works of a Ghanaian director and writer, Kuukua Eshun, as well as the creations of a number of other creatives later in July. Curated by Bre’Ann White as part of the Womxnhouse Detroit Curatorial residency, and made possible by …

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Family chases hospital over disappearance of corpse from mortuary

Authorities and mortuary attendants at the St. Martin De Pores Hospital in the Eastern Region are hot over the disappearance of a corpse from the facility’s mortuary six months ago. The family of the late Alfred Kwame Ayer, 81 a resident of Odumase-Krobo is outraged over the fact that their …

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I can only fry and cook plantains should you place a bet of $5000 on it – Fantana

Ghanaian musician, Francine Kouffie, known in showbiz circles as Fantana, has disclosed that she is a terrible cook but should she be given $5000, she can fry and cook ripe plantains. Speaking with blogger, Zionfelix, she noted that although she isn’t a good cook, she has professional chefs handling meals at …

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Omo Baba Olowo: The genesis of Davido’s greatness

In 2011, Davido burst onto the music scene with his debut single ‘Back When’ featuring in-form rapper Naeto C. A bubbling Davido struggled to mask his excitement as he reveled in the joy of having one of Nigeria’s finest rappers on his single. The career of this relatively unknown young man would blow up …

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Where are they now: All you need to know about the careers of Ghana’s World Cup coaches

While President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was over the moon after celebrating his 78th birthday with a Black Stars qualification the to World Cup, Otto Addo wrote his name in gold in the history of Ghanaian football. The Black Stars returned to the Mundial on March 29, 2022, after missing out on the 2018 …

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Two die of deadly Marburg virus, 98 quarantined

Two people have died after contracting the deadly Marburg virus in Ghana, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed. Both cases were detected in the Ashanti region. The GHS statement said 98 people are now under quarantine as suspected contact cases. There is no known treatment for Marburg. The virus is transmitted …

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