Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has showered praises on the Methodist Church Ghana from distancing itself from the conduct of Reverend Bosomtwe Ayensu. According to the NDC, Reverend Bosomtwe Ayensu has been launching attacks on former President John Dramani over his comment to repeal E-levy when the party wins power in the 2024 elections. To the NDC, the conduct of the bishop is uncalled for , lauding the Methodist Church for their prompt response over the issue. Below is the statement from the NDC The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has become aware of an official Press Release issued by the…

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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will increase the E-levy rate to two percent or more when they will power in 2024, according to Dormaa East legislator Paul Apreku Twum-Barimah. His comment comes after the 2024 NDC Presidential candidate hopeful, John Dramani Mahama at his ‘Ghana at a crossroads’ event promised to repeal the controversial levy when the NDC regain power in the 2024 general elections. But the Ghanaian lawmaker who belongs to the majority in Parliament believes there is no way the NDC can repeal the E-levy considering the revenue it will generate for the country. “You remember when these…

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Former Asante Kotoko striker, Eric Bekoe has entreated Cameroonian Franck Mbella Etouga to break his ten goals in ten games record in Africa. Bekoe had his over ten-year record as a player to score most goals in a single season for Kotoko broken after Franck Mbella scored his 18th league goal for the club against WAFA. The former Petrojet goal poacher scored 17 goals for Kotoko in the 2007/08 season to become the player to score most goals in a season for the club. Just after Mbella breaking his record, Eric Bekoe took to social media to congratulate the Cameroonian…

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The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has disclosed that the Ghana FA has been directed by government to maintain the Black Stars technical team for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The technical team led by Borussia Dortmund’s Otto Addo as the head coach managed to qualify Ghana to the World Cup after a one-all stalemate against Nigeria in the final playoff round of the qualifiers. The technical team was made up of Aston Villa U-19 coach George Boateng and Mas-ud Didi Dramani of Nordsjaelland with Chris Hughton serving as Technical Advisor. There has been a debate as…

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Renowned broadcast Journalist, Bobie Ansah has said freedom of speech flourished under the administration of former President John Dramani Mahama. According to the Accra FM employee, same cannot be said about the current government led by President Akufo-Addo. In response to Mrs Elizabeth Ohene’s letter to the BBC for reporting what she deem untrue about the current government, Bobie Ansah said the freedom of speech under President Akufo-Addo led government is under seige. “John Dramani Mahama, the former president of the republic of Ghana, was a president under whom freedom of speech flourished. People could say anything and not get…

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Takoradi-based video Director, Nana Kofi Akromah popularly known as Skinny MC has described musicians in Takoradi as ungrateful. Skinny believes he has not been appreciated enough despite the countless number of artistes he has produced in the Western Region. Speaking to Nana Adjoa Arthur on Connect FM’s ‘Yereko fie’ late afternoon drive show, Skinny MC, who was also sound engineer and has produced numerous artistes with his Tape Masters recording studio, angrily said he has evoked a curse on every artistes in Takoradi that he has helped in one way or the other but has refused to show gratitude. “…I…

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Popular Takoradi-based music promotor, Sleeky has made a claim that Ayesem is a far better rapper than ‘Sika Dem’ hit-maker Amerado Burner. According to Sleeky, Ayesem is an embodiment of who a better rapper is, a thing that he does not see much in Amerado. Speaking to Nana Adjoa Arthur on Connect FM’s ‘Yereko fie’ drive show in Takoradi, the affable music promotor explained that Ayesem is not recognised nationwide because of lack of push from the people of Takoradi. To Sleeky, Amerado is nowhere near the talent Ayesem boast of but the Abotr3 hit-maker is highly recognised due to…

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Nigerian afrobeatz superstar, Wizkid has been adjudged the best African artiste of the year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. The 23rd edition of the Ghana’s biggest entertainment awards was held on Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, 2022, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra. Wizkid defeated the likes of Fireboy DML, Ckay, Tems and Joeboy to clinch the award. Other winners on the night are below; Songwriter of the Year – Fameye Producer of the Year – MOGBeatz Music for Good – Greedy Men (Stonebwoy) Instrumentalist of the Year – Joshua Moszi Music Video…

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KiDi has won the artiste of the year at the just ended Vodafone Ghana Music Awards held at the Grand Arena of the International Conference Center in Accra. The two-day event was held on Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, 2022 with KiDi winning thw topmost award. The first day of the event had Stonebwoy, Fameye, Wizkid, MOG Beatz, Kwaisey Pee awarded with Balck Sherif, Ohemaa Mercy, Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame, among others, winning. Below is full list of winners Artiste Of The Year King Promise Kuami Eugene Sarkodie Black Sherif KiDi —————-Winner Joe Mettle Best Hiplife Song Yeeko – Okyeame Kwame…

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Fameye has been named the songwriter of the year at the 23rd edition of the prestigious Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA). The first day of the awards was held on Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Grand Arena of the International Conference Center in Accra. The ‘Nothing I Get’ hit-maker won the award to dethrone Kofi Kinaata who has won the award on four consecutive years. Fameye won the songwriter of the year award with his popular song ‘Praise’, defeating Kofi Kinaata’s ‘Thy Grace Pt 1’. Other winners on the night are below; African Artiste of the Year – Wizkid…

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