Tag Archives: WAAKYE

Auntie Muni, a famous waakye seller in Accra, has voiced her concerns about the adverse effects of economic hardship on her thriving business. Speaking in an interview on Asaase Radio on September 13, 2023, she lamented the increase in the cost of living, particularly the soaring prices of essential commodities …

It was an interesting sight to behold at the King Mohammed V Theatre in Rabat, Morocco, as many queued to taste Ghana’s local dishes and beverages served as part of the commemoration of the “Africa Day” in Rabat, Morocco. Ghana’s ‘Waakye’ and ‘Jollo’, served with indigenous pepper sauce and spicy …

Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, a medical doctor and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority has shared some tips on how to avoid food poisoning, particularly waakye. Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana programme, Dr Okoe-Boye encouraged lovers of the waakye staple to always opt for the black …

Five people, including a pregnant woman, have been confirmed dead after eating a popular Ghanaian meal called waakye. The waakye was bought at a joint at Oyibi Bush Canteen Junction in Greater Accra. Aside from the five dead people, over 30 persons have been affected and rushed to the Valley …

Studies have found that ingredients used in waakye tend to reduce your risk of obesity, and heart disease by over 22%. Though white rice used in waakye is believed to have a high glycemic index, it is curtailed by sorghum leaves. Additionally, studies have also established that Ghanaian diets are …

The final funeral rites for the late actor, Prince Yawson, who is affectionately called Waakye was expected to take place on October 1, 2022. However, it appears the rains affected the funeral. For some reason, the usual climatic pattern of Ghana in the last few years and this year, 2022, seems …

The final funeral rites of late Ghanaian actor, Reverend Stephen Prince Yawson alias Waakye is underway. The funeral ceremony is being held at the forecourt of the State House. The late actor died at the 37 Military Hospital on August 1, 2022, at the age of 52. Waakye featured in …

Veteran actress Maame Dokono has narrated how the hospital actor Waaakye was admitted to contributed largely to his death. She claims that Waakye was sent to Ridge Hospital but was later transferred to the 37 Military Hospital owing to a lack of available hospital beds and that was the cause …

Ghanaian veteran actor, Prince Yawson, popularly known as Waakye, has died. Confirming the demise of his colleague, actor Ekow Blankson told GhanaWeb, the late actor was rushed to the 37 Military hospital on August 1, 2022, after suffering a mild stroke but there were no beds. He added that it …

Madam Ophelia Dei Adubea, a nutritionist at the Nutrition Department, Ridge Hospital, has said “waakye”, a popular Ghanaian dish, is not only nutritious but medicinal. She said the meal was ‘health-giving’ when cooked with the sorghum bicolor leaves and packaged or served in the “katemfe” leaves also known as the …