Renowned Ghanaian gospel musician Obaapa Christy has revealed that she did not bother going for her BECE results after completion. According to the musician, she knew her results would not be good enough to send her anywhere to use it further so she made no effort to return to the school after the results were released. In an exclusive interview on Joy Prime Morning hosted by Roselyn Felli, she said; “I reached JHS, but it’s not that I stopped; I wrote BECE, but I didn’t go for the results.“ Responding to whether she passed her exams with flying colors the…
Author: Kofi Dekye Acquaye
In keeping with his commitment to community and social duty, Hon. Abdul Majeed Dorkurgu, the National Democratic Congress Parliamentary candidate for the Effia Constituency, has given footballs, cartons of bottled water, and cash to the EKMA Metro schools for use in their basic school games. The generous donation happened after the organizers urged the NDC candidate to assist them immediately. The candidate complied by giving the aforementioned items to support the current games. Upon receiving the items, the organizers’ Regional Metro PE Coordinator, Mr. Ankama, expressed gratitude to Hon. Majeed Dorkurgu for his assistance, noting that he was the only…
A sad news emerging from Kotoko’s camp indicates that midfielder Richmond Lamptey’s father Mr. Odarkwei Lamptey, has passed away. The sad incident occurred on Sunday night after an illness. The news came while Lamptey was with his teammates at Kpando during the matchday 18 game. As it stands now, Richmond Lamptey has been given time off to grieve and attend to family matters. The club, swiftly and empathetically, extended their condolences and support to Lamptey, recognizing the gravity of his loss, club statement expressed deep sadness, “Asante Kotoko is deeply saddened by the death of Richmond Lamptey’s father, Mr. Odarkwei…
The Black Princesses, Ghana’s U-20 women’s football team, have gathered in Cape Coast to set up camp in anticipation of the 13th African Games. As the Blackqueens are gearing up to cut the one-goal deficit in Zambia to qualify for the Olympics, their junior side is also preparing for the All-African Games. At the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on March 9, coach Yussif Basigi’s team will begin play against Ethiopia. In the remaining Group A games, they will play Tanzania and Uganda. Abdulai Mukarama, the ladies’ striker for Hasaacas, and Stella Nyamekye have been called to camp in advance of…
Well-known musician and businessman Kwame Nsiah-Apau, better known by his stage name Okyeame Kwame, has stated unequivocally that he is not a part of Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia’s Manifesto Committee. The singer highlighted that he has no political ties to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which is currently in power, and that his knowledge is not limited to any one political ideology. He emphasized that he is dedicated to supporting the political landscape as a whole and said that all political parties can utilize his expertise. The “Yekoo” hitmaker revealed in a press release that he is not getting paid for…
The defender for the Ghana Black Stars, Mohammed Salisu, played the full ninety minutes and contributed an assist to his team’s hard-earned victory over RC Lens on the road in round twenty-three of French Ligue 1. The crucial three points proved to be sufficient for AS Monaco to overcome RC Lens 3-2 and move into the top four. Salisu was excellent; he finished his composed performance with a key assist that helped his team win. He was rated 8.2. He contributed an assist in the 19th minute for his team’s first goal of the game. It was his first assist…
At the age of 46, Peter Anthony Morgan, the lead vocalist for the Morgan Heritage Family, passed away. The legendary reggae band’s lead vocalist ascended on February 23, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that has warmed the hearts of fans worldwide and influenced the genre. Many people simply refer to him as “Peetah,” but Peter Anthony Morgan was more than just his voice. A man of great international recognition, he was also a loving husband, father, brother, and son. On February 25, the family posted on Instagram to express their deep loss. We sincerely announce with love that today, February…
Mr. Logic, also known as Emmanuel Barnes, is a Hitz FM pundit and artist manager. He has voiced concerns about Kumawood actor Lil Win’s decision to include a few actors from Nigeria in his upcoming film, “A Country Called Ghana.” Logic questioned the logic in an interview on Daybreak Hitz regarding the use of Nigerian actors in a project honoring Ghanaian patriotism. He expressed concern that the film’s authenticity would be undermined and that Ghanaian performers would have fewer opportunities to be recognized globally. “Bringing in Nigerian actors for a movie titled ‘A Country Called Ghana’ raises eyebrows. Mr. Logic said,…
The Provincial Court of Barcelona has sentenced FC Barcelona legend Dani Alves to four and a half years in prison for sexual assault. The 40-year-old Brazilian faces a nine-and-a-half-year restraining order in addition to being ordered to pay the victim $163,000 (€150,00). Upon release, Alves will have to complete five years’ worth of probation. The victim did not consent to sexual activity, the court decided, and there is proof of the rape that Alves was accused of committing in a VIP bathroom of the Sutton nightclub. At the end of a three-day trial that concluded on Wednesday last week, Alves…
Nathan Bawuah, a 17-year-old Ghanaian teenager, was stabbed to death in Hackney, East London, by another 17-year-old. This death stunningly comes after another Ghanaian, a father of four, was shot dead in Canada, also over the previous weekend. Just before 23:00 GMT, the Metropolitan Police reported that they had found Nathan seriously injured on Hackney Road, close to the intersection with Cremer Street. He was beyond rescue, despite the best efforts of emergency personnel. “My thoughts are with the family of the young person who has tragically lost his life,” Det Ch Supt James Conway said. “They can rest assured that we…