August 2023 - Page 6 of 83

30 Aug

‘I Tried Waking My Brother Up For Dinner And Found Him Dead’ – OV Bitterly Recounts

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Barbara Naa Nyarko popularly known as OV, has recounted the strange circumstances revolving her brother’s death, a situation which she is yet to recover from. In an interview with AngelFM, she described the development as a trigger to her mental struggles. Giving a vivid account of what transpired on that faithful day, OV said she had finished cooking dinner, served her brother’s food, and went into his room to call him but found him in a strange state. OV said, her brother laid in bed rigid and lifeless, just out of the blue. “In the morning, I went into his…

30 Aug

Moesha Boduong Sparks Social Media Controversy With Marriage Proposal To Father

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Ghanaian actress and social media influencer, Moesha Boduong, has ignited discussions online after a recent Instagram post in which she seemingly expressed a desire to marry her own father. On August 28, 2023, Moesha Boduong took to Instagram to celebrate her father's birthday with a series of posts. In one of the posts, she professed her deep love for her father and went as far as proposing marriage to him, saying, "Love my daddy soo much I want to marry him." The declaration of her affection for her father stirred reactions on social media, leaving many netizens questioning the appropriateness…

30 Aug

‘Year Of Return’ Started Under My Father’s Regime – Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings

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The member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged Ghanaians to promote and support local tourism to boost the country’s economy as her father the late J.J Rawlings did with the popular PANAFEST. She said the Ministry of Tourism must make efforts to unearth the real history of some historical edifices in the country, especially along the coast of Osu where a lot of pre-independence activities took place. To her, the efforts of the government to support such activities will attract tourists to these sites all year round to generate revenue. Dr Agyemang Rawlings, who was speaking…

30 Aug

Selly Galley Reacts To Mcbrown’s ‘Twins’ Prophecy

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Actress Selly Galley and her husband Praye Tietia, are still gushing over their bundle of joy. Congratulations have since flooded their timelines after they welcomed a set of twins following eight years of marriage. Selly who is still sharing her pregnancy photos and videos on social media has shown appreciation to her colleague, Nana Ama McBrown, who earlier prophesied that she was going to give birth to twins. Earlier, Nana Ama Mcbrown in an interview with Fiifi Pratt on Kingdom Plus said God had told her that such an event was going to happen. Years down the lane, Selly has welcomed…

30 Aug

Daddy Lumba Paid More Than I Charged After Working With Him – Kaywa

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Ghanaian music producer and sound engineer, David Kojo Kyei, popularly known as Kaywa, has opened up about his experience working with iconic singer Daddy Lumba. In an interview with Hammer of Kumasi-based Pure FM on June 8, 2023, Kaywa shared his admiration for Daddy Lumba and disclosed an unexpected display of generosity from the legendary musician. According to him, he had the honor of producing two highly acclaimed albums for Daddy Lumba: "Aware Pa Ye Anibre" in 2009 and "Ko Hye Po" in 2011. In the interview, Kaywa spoke fondly of his time collaborating with Daddy Lumba and acknowledged the significant impact it had on his…

30 Aug

Ghana Music Is Losing Its Touch – Medikal

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Popular Ghanaian rapper, Medikal has recently voiced his deep concerns regarding the state of the country's music industry. Sharing his thoughts via a tweet on August 26, Medikal pointed out that the industry is gradually losing its artistic essence due to pressure from specific groups and individuals. Medikal added that this pressure to produce hit songs and outdo each other has led to an alarming obsession with achieving commercial success at any cost. “Ghana music is slowly losing its touch and sauce due to loads of pressure exerted by certain groups of people. The focus of fun and entertainment is gradually being swayed from entertainment…

30 Aug

I Would Decline An Invitation To Perform At Afronation Portugal – Fameye

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Ghanaian music sensation, Peter Famiyeh Bozah, known by his stage name Fameye, has recently opened up about his stance on performing at the prestigious Afrobeats music festival, Afronation. Renowned for his hit songs and charismatic stage presence, Fameye has revealed that he would politely decline any invitation to perform at an international event. His reasoning stems from a strong commitment to delivering exceptional performances that uphold his artistic integrity and match the energy of his audience. In a recent interview, Fameye elaborated on his decision, stating, “Right now, like if you call me for Afronation Portugal, I mean I won’t go. Because I don’t have…

30 Aug

‘I Was Stacking Up Too Much Money’ – Olamide Gives Reason For Signing Artistes

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Legendary Nigerian rapper and singer, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide, has disclosed reasons for establishing the YBNL record label. According to him, he started the label so he could spend his money which was “becoming too much” on young artistes’. Olamide made this known in an interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden. “I just started stacking up money and the money was becoming too much for me. I’m like, yo, I don’t have anything to do with all this money, mehn, I need to sign new guys. Let me spend money on people, you know. “It is just like…

30 Aug

See Efya’s Response To Abeiku’s Santana’s ‘Marijuana’ Cultivation Question

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Efya shared an interesting response when she was approached with a question on marijuana cultivation. In July 2023, Parliament approved the cultivation of cannabis for industrial and medical purposes, signaling a revolutionary shift in the country's economic landscape. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling, leading to the swift passing of the bill, the ‘Narcotics Control Commission (Amendment) Bill 2023’. Following the development, some celebrities including John Dumelo, Kelvyn Bwoy, and others, have declared interest in the Marijuana business. Efya was asked to share her thoughts on the issue during an interview with Abeiku Santana, and she gave a smart response. In the…

30 Aug

Akufo-Addo To Commission Largest Salt Mine And Processing Plant In Africa At Ada

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will on Wednesday August 30, 2023, commission the Electrochem Salt Mine and Processing Plant located in Ada-Sege in the Greater Accra region. The salt mine and processing plant, which is the largest in Africa has the capacity to produce about 1,000,000 metric tons (250 tons per hour) of salt per annum to supply to local and export markets. In the medium term, the output is expected to be increased substantially with part of it being used to feed a Chlor-Alkali plant for the production of caustic soda and other chemical products. The plant, which is operated by…