Ghanaian Gospel musician Diana Hamilton has released a new single which features Nigerian singer, Mercy Chinwo. The much-awaited single, titled ‘The Lord’s Doing’ was released on January 15, 2023, receiving an outpouring of positive reviews. Despite having distinctive styles, Diana Hamilton and Mercy Chinwo worked seamlessly together on this new Read more…
The brutal murder of a young Kenyan woman at a short-term rental apartment has sparked outrage and exposed the violent “manosphere” perpetuating misogyny online in the country. The woman was dismembered and her remains were stuffed into a plastic bag, according to a police report seen by the BBC. The Read more…
Nigeria’s first lady has joined the chorus of voices condemning the killing of a student abducted along with her five sisters, calling it a “devastating loss”. Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, 21, was “super-bright, smart and kind”, her cousin Asiya Adamu told the BBC on Monday. Nabeeha also loved to write poetry and Read more…
Ukraine’s military says it has shot down a Russian military spy plane over the Sea of Azov, in what analysts say would be a blow to Moscow’s air power. Army chief Gen Valerii Zaluzhnyi said the air force had “destroyed” an A-50 long range radar detection aircraft, and an Il-22 Read more…
Ghana defender Alexander Djiku says the team has to be more aggressive in their play as they seek their first win of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The Fenerbahçe player put up an outstanding performance despite Ghana’s 2-1 loss against the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde. His aggressiveness and Read more…
An Italian junior culture minister has been accused of possessing and exhibiting a stolen 17th Century painting, which he denies. The latest allegations to hit a member of Italy’s government centre on Vittorio Sgarbi, a renowned art critic. Mr Sgarbi has been put under investigation for laundering stolen goods after Read more…
Sales of dehumidifiers are booming as people try to reduce damp and mould problems, and save money. Source: BBC
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), an award scheme that recognises excellence in the African film industry, is gearing up for its tenth edition this year. Following a captivating three-day ninth edition in 2023, the awards organisers, MultiChoice Nigeria and Africa Magic, are preparing to honour and celebrate the Read more…
Some residents of Samreboi in the Western Region are shocked to learn the devastating health effects of illegal mining. This was after the first public community viewing of the JoyNews documentary ‘Poisoned for Gold’, produced by Erastus Asare Donkor. In a town surrounded by degraded forests and a heavily polluted Read more…
2024 Presidential Aspirant, Alan Kyeremanten, has asked Ghanaians to be patient with the Black Stars despite their slow start to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana suffered a 2-1 defeat to Cape Verde in Abidjan on Sunday night in their opening game of the competition. AFCON 2023: Cape Verde Read more…
Exciting new era driven by Premier League in your pocket, global partnerships for the world’s best international content, and a multi-million-Rand investment to increase African Originals by 150%; Affordability is key to Showmax’s ambition and goal to be number one streamer in Africa: Showmax Entertainment drops to R89 a month, Showmax Premier League Read more…
The Police have arrested two persons for erecting an unauthorised speed ramp along the Ho-Sogakope Highway in the Volta Region. The two suspects are Saviour Azakasi and Quarshie Godson. The Police in a post on Facebook on Monday, January 15 noted that the arrest comes after the suspects were seen Read more…
Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande is accusing the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of attempting to create conflict within the opposition party. He is alleging that Dr Bawumia visits NDC party executives clandestinely in an attempt to convince them Read more…
Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) Ghana, has extended a helping hand to the Lifeline for Childhood Cancer Ghana at the Korlebu Teaching Hospital in Accra. The donation on Saturday, January 13, 2024, included a cheque of GHS 10,000, a cash amount of GHS500 children’s clothing, shoes and toys. Read more…
Ghanaian rapper, Lyrical Joe is about to introduce to people a ‘hidden’ aspect of his music talent – singing. In a recent interview with DJ Slim on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, the 2022 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Best Rap Performance winner said even though he is widely known as Read more…
Education Minister, Osei Yaw Adutwum has called upon the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to collaborate with tertiary institutions in reassessing the current tertiary education system in the country. The Minister emphasized that the proposed review of the higher education system should incorporate specific measures to accommodate students from pre-tertiary Read more…
The prices of diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas are expected to go down beginning tomorrow, January 16, 2023, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has revealed. However, that of petrol will remain unchanged. This is due to a decline in the prices of finished products on the world market, despite a Read more…
Policymakers should address the “troubling trend”, says the organisation’s managing director Kristalina Georgieva. Source: BBC
Fans say they welcome developers’ attempt to represent better the culture of Persia and Iran. Source: BBC
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is finally upon us and the quest to become newly crowned African champions commences on Saturday 13th January in Ivory Coast. AFCON’s consecutive winners: Egypt (1957 and 1959) Egypt became the first team to win the AFCON twice but under unusual circumstances. They defeated Read more…