Ghanaian and Southampton winger Kamaldeen Sulemana recently returned to his hometown in the Northern Region of Ghana for a visit. Sulemana was warmly welcomed by family and friends during his trip, which coincided with the Eid-al-Adha festival. Photos show him participating in traditional activities, including helping his mother cut firewood, a gesture reminiscent of his childhood. The Southampton defender is still on vacation as most European teams are on break. Moreover, the majority of the players who are based in Europe are participating in the Euro 2024. Kamaldeen was part of the Ghana Black Stars squad which played in the…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
Martin King Arthur, better known as Kofi Kinaata, has expressed gratitude to those who supported his music career. However, he clarified that none of them discovered him. Kinaata addressed the perception held by many music fans that his rise to stardom was primarily due to him being discovered by industry giants like Castro, Samini, and Dr. Pounds. The “Effiakuma Love” hitmaker emphasized that he was already making music before he met them and that they did not discover him. Speaking on Akoma FM’s Entertainment 360 on Saturday, Kinaata clarified that the concept of “discovery” is often overused or overemphasized. He…
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has named his squad for Ghana’s 2026 World Cup qualifying game against Central African Republic. Ghana will play as host to Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The game is very crucial as a win for the Black Stars will take the team to the summit of group I. Below is Ghana line up for Ghana against Central African Republic Lawrence Ati-Zigi Alidu Seidu Alexander Djiku Mohammed Salisu Gideon Mensah Salis Abdul Samed Thomas Partey [C] Abdul Fatawu Issahaku Kamaldeen Sulemana Mohammed Kudus Jordan Ayew
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has announced the results of the 2024 NAB Executive Committee elections. Collin Jones, executive vice president, Corporate Strategy and Development of Cumulus Media and president, Westwood One, was elected radio board chair by the NAB radio board. Kevin Perry, president and CEO of Perry Publishing and Broadcasting Company, was elected radio board first vice chair, and Leonard Wheeler, president of Mel Wheeler, Inc., was elected radio board second vice chair. Chris Ornelas, executive vice president and general counsel of Beasley Media Group, was reelected to the radio board’s major group representative seat on the…
Goldstar Air, the most promising airline of the year, will soon initiate flights to and from the Wa Airport (WZA). The airport serves the people of the Upper West Region of Ghana and is operated by Ghana Airports Company Limited. Upper West Region is in the northwestern part of Ghana and is bordered by Upper East Region to the east, Northern Region to the south, and Burkina Faso to the west and north. Wa Airport is the fifth busiest commercial airport in Ghana. The Wa airport located approximately 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) north of the city center has a runway…
Dr. Da Costa Aboagye, the CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has revealed a new program that will allow Ghanaians to receive free medical examinations on their birthdays at any healthcare facility. Dr. Aboagye revealed that the committee in charge of carrying out this initiative is nearing the end of its stakeholder engagement process during a media interview on Thursday, May 16. He expressed his satisfaction that the NHIA has optimized its procedures to enable the achievement of this objective. According to Dr. Aboagye, this initiative further demonstrates the NHIA’s dedication to improving Ghanaians’ access to healthcare services…
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a pivotal time for media, medical professionals and policymakers to unite in addressing the profound impact of mental health on individuals, families and communities. Broadcast networks and local TV and radio stations provide Americans’ most trusted news, and take seriously their responsibility to provide accurate, useful public health information. NAB provides stations with tools for mental health coverage, including reporting resources and PSAs to promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In addition, broadcasters across the country are interviewing local experts and providing actionable tools to help their communities break the stigma around…
The Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA) has shown massive readiness ahead of the 13th Africa Games scheduled for March 8–24, 2024, in Accra. With few weeks to the commencement of the continent’s biggest sporting event, host Ghana, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Egypt, Madagascar, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Togo and more countries have signed up to compete for laurels in Armwrestling. The games is expected to produce a world-class and memorable event on the back of the successful hosting of the 12th Africa Armwrestling Championship in June last 2023 as same was used as the qualifier for the Africa…
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye has held bilateral discussions with the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Mochizuki Hisanobu on the completion of key road infrastructure projects in Ghana. The bilateral meeting underscored the appreciation of the Ghanaian government for Japan’s consistent support in driving socio-economic development, particularly in the infrastructure sector. “I wish to express the appreciation of the government of Ghana to the Prime Minister and the people of Japan for their contributions to the development of our country, particularly in the provision of infrastructure”, said Mr. Asenso-Boakye. Minister Asenso-Boakye further urged Ambassador Hisanobu to expedite…
Francis Asenso-Boakye, the new Minister for Roads and Housing, has assured the government of Japan of the continued commitment of the government of Ghana on initiatives within the roads and highways sector. He made this known when he received His Excellency Mochizuki Hisanobu, the Ambassador of Japan to Ghana, for a brief meeting at the Ministry for Roads and Highways. The discussions also addressed issues on the progress of key projects such as the Kumasi Inner Ring Road (Asokwa to Santansi Roundabout) and the Tema-Motorway Interchange Phase 2 where necessary measures are being put in place to ensure smooth delivery…