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01 Aug

KiDi Calls For The End Of The Ghana-Nigeria Music Comparison

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Ghanaian music sensation, KiDi, has unreservedly voiced his exasperation regarding the persistent comparisons drawn between the Nigerian and Ghanaian music industries. According to KiDi, Nigerian musicians’ remarkable global and local achievements should not be misconstrued as a sign of the Ghanaian music industry lagging behind. In no uncertain terms, KiDi emphasized that each country’s music industry possesses its unique strengths, talent, and artistic flair. Speaking with Pulse Ghana, the singer said “As a people, I want us to dead this conversation and comparison spirit, It’s embracing and empathetic. We are always crying on the internet about Ghana and Nigerian, stop it it’s embarrassing”. “A…

01 Aug

I Make More Money From International Gigs Than From Funerals And Weddings – Empress Gifty

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During an appearance on UTV’s United Showbiz last Saturday, July 29, 2023, Ghanaian gospel sensation Empress Gifty Adorye, also known as Empress Gifty, opened up about her preference for performing abroad rather than in her home country, Ghana. The renowned ‘Aseda’ hitmaker explained that the primary reason for this preference is the financial aspect. She revealed that she earns more money from shows outside of Ghana compared to local performances at events such as funerals and weddings. Empress Gifty, who is not only a gifted singer but also a talented songwriter and fashionista, stressed that the income generated from funerals and weddings in…

01 Aug

Sarkodie, Black Sherif, Other Ghanaian Musicians Deserve Diplomatic Passports – Anne Sophie Avé

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Former France Ambassador to Ghana, Anne Sophie Avé, has taken to social media to shower praise upon Ghanaian musicians for their exceptional contributions in representing the country on the global stage. In a tweet, she expressed her deep admiration for their achievements and went as far as suggesting that they should be honoured with diplomatic passports for their remarkable efforts in promoting Ghana to the world. The list of talented artists she commended includes some of Ghana's most celebrated names in the music industry, namely Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Black Sherif, Shatta Wale, R2Bees, and King Promise. In her tweet, Ambassador Avé…

01 Aug

Thank God, I Thought I Was Pregnant – Teni Speaks On Health Issues

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Nigerian singer-songwriter Teniola Apata better known as Teni has revealed the seriousness of her health problems on her official Instagram account. The singer displayed the numerous medications she had been taking in videos posted to her Instagram account, which were crucial to her quick recovery. Teni described her trauma, saying that she had great trouble opening her mouth, which prevented her from being able to properly eat and interact with people. The 'Billionaire' coroner constantly expressed her deep thankfulness to God for her quick recovery, highlighting how up until she totally recovered, her life had felt like a horrible hell.…

01 Aug

Lilwin Premieres ‘Mr. President’ Movie August 26 In Kumasi

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Ghanaian actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as "Lil Win," is set to premiere his highly anticipated movie titled "Mr. President." The premiere of the movie, set for Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the SG Mall in Kumasi, features a star-studded line-up of Kumawood actors and actresses. Lilwin, who is the Executive Producer of the movie and the Chief Executive Officer of Wezzy Empire Movie Productions, stars as the lead actor in the ambitious movie project that was shot in Ghana and the United Arab Emirates. In a recent interview, the award-winning actor stated that "Mr. President" was aimed at reviving…

01 Aug

You Lied About Normay Embassy, Rev Kusi And Now Gabby? Chairman Wontumi Threatens Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa With Court

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Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa will end up in court for telling lies on Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, the Ashanti regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has predicted. Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has taken note of a write-up by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, in which he alleges that Gabby is engaged in a deal that is likely to cost the country huge sums of money valued at GH¢187,356,969.55. He failed to provide evidence to support his case and it is on the back of this that Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi is saying that just like Ablakwa lied…

01 Aug

BREAKING: Protest Begins In Kano As Nigerians March Against Hardship Under Tinubu’s Government

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Nigerians have begun a “warm up” protest in Kano State over the hike of petrol price from N195 to N617, naira devaluation, school fees increment and other anti-poor policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government. Photographs of the protest obtained by SaharaReporters on Tuesday confirmed that the Joint Action Front (JAF) coordinated the demonstration. The civic organisations in a joint declaration, signed by Femi Falana (ASCAB), Baba Ayelabola (CORE), and Achike Chude (JAF) after a meeting on Sunday, which was made available to SaharaReporters on Monday, had said they would join in the protest until victory was achieved. Titled:…

01 Aug

Defending Cecilia Dapaah Would Make Us Look Like “Fools”- Ahafo Regional Chairman Of NPP

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The Ahafo regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has observed that any attempt to defend former Sanitation Minister Cecelia Dapaah, would make the party look like “fools”. Mr. Kwabena Owusu Sekyere in an interview on the Wontumi Morning Show insisted that government is already struggling to win over the public to save with the banks so if a senior member of the party has been caught keeping large sums of moneys at home, then it is foolish to defend her. “Defending Cecil would make us look like fools. Government is suffering to tell the business sector to save…

01 Aug

Nsuta Kwaman Beposo MP Calls For Parliamentary Action Against Activities Of Fulani Herdsmen

Evans ManassehNewsHon. Adelaide Ntim, MP, Nsuta Kwaman Beposo

MP for Nsuta Kwaman Beposo Hon. Adelaide Ntim has called for a parliamentary action against the escalating crisis caused by some Fulani herdsmen in some parts of Ashanti region especially Nsuta Kwamang Beposo Constituency. Their activities according to her is increasingly characterized by lawlessness and violence, citing that their operations in communities such as Atonsu, Esereso, Jeduako, Dagaati, Kokomba, Oku and Ete in her jurisdiction "is associated with a series of criminal activities". She has indicated some as the widespread destruction of farms, lands and properties, persistent threat of vandalism and reported incidents of rape. "The formation and operation…

01 Aug

#FillGPLCentres: GHALCA Will Adopt Findings From Football Survey – Kudjoe Fianoo

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The Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association, Kudjoe Fianoo, has pledged to implement the outcome of the survey by the Multimedia Group on the low patronage of the Ghana Premier League. Nhyira Sports and Joy Sports conducted a survey to find out the rationale behind people showing little or no interest in Ghana’s top flight over the last few years. The survey became a necessity after clubs saw a massive drop in numbers with regard to attendance at the various stadia. The Multimedia Group presented its findings during a Mid-Year Thought Leadership event, dubbed “#FillGplCenters” on Monday, July 31.…