August 2023 - Page 9 of 83

29 Aug

‘Travel And Tour Artistes’ – Shatta Wale Jabs As He Backs Fameye

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Controversial Ghanaian Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has leveled his support for Fameye after the latter lamented the poor support shown to Ghanaian acts overseas. Fameye, real name Famiyez Bozah, stated on the “Day Show with Berla Mundi” that he felt disappointed when his show held in the United Kingdom failed to produce a favorable turnout. He blamed the phenomenon on a lack of support from Ghanaians in the diaspora. Shatta Wale in a tweet prompted his fans to clap for Fameye and mentioned that he would be accused of hating his colleagues had he (Shatta Wale) emitted the comments Fameye made. “Guys clap…

29 Aug

Usuofia Finally Speaks On The Death Of His 24-Year-Old Daughter

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Seasoned Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, popularly known as 'Osuofia' has finally broken his silence about the death of his 24-year-old daughter, Kosisochukwu Nkem Owoh. Earlier after his daughter's death, the movie star was attacked for allegedly abandoning his family a situation which according to them, resulted in the 24-year-old's demise. Sources claimed that the actor's deceased daughter, Kosisochukwu had repeatedly pleaded with her father to pay for her medical care overseas severally before dying from liver cancer. However, in his latest post, the actor has ignored all the allegations. Rather, he thanked friends and sympathizers for their love and support.…

29 Aug

Let Us Breathe! – Wendy Shay Cries

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Popular Ghanaian musician, Wendy Shay has chided Ghanaians for the constant pressure put on them to achieve the same milestones as their Nigerian counterparts. Taking to her Twitter handle on August 28 to share her views, the “Uber Driver” hitmaker questioned when filling out major international stadiums became standard to measure the success of an artiste. Pointing out other successful acts like Tupac Shakur and Bob Marley, she pleaded with Ghanaians to ease the pressure on artistes, adding her usual “wake up” chorus. “Why is filling 02 and winning Grammy become the standard to measure the success of an Artist? Bob Marley…

29 Aug

‘Why I Date 18-Year-Old Girls, Break Up With Them Before They Turn 24’ – Actor Confesses

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Nigerian skitmaker, De General, has revealed that he exclusively dates girls who are 18 years of age. In a video shared online, De General said his preference is usually to avoid the 'unnecessary pressure' mature women mount on their boyfriends. De General expressed worry about the trend where ladies in their mid-20s put so much pressure on their partners to marry them. He questioned the motive behind rushing into marriage and asked whether these women knew the consequences of their actions. According to him, he only dates younger women because they are not in a hurry to walk down the…

29 Aug

‘I Don’t Understand’ – Chelsea Legend Bares Teeth At Arsenal Coach For Benching Eddie Nketiah

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Former Chelsea player, Andy Townsend has disclosed that Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah could become frustrated at the club due to Mikel Arteta's lack of opportunities for the player. Townsend who was speaking after Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Fulham noted that Nketiah is likely to be confused due to the lack of time he gets in matches. In Arsenal's game against Fulham, Mikel Arteta decided to start Leandro Trossard ahead of Eddie Nketiah despite the striker's strong start to the season. Nketiah who was expected to get more playing time in the absence of injured player Gabriel Jesus came on at half-time in the match…

29 Aug

GFA Elections Postponed After Alhaji Grusah’s Injunction

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The bankroller of King Faisal, Alhaji Karim Grusah has secured a court injunction on the 2023 Ghana Football Association (GFA) Election. The GFA Elections which was set for September 27, 2023, have been put on hold as a result of an injunction secured by King Faisal Football Club. Alhaji Grusah grievance revolves around a desire for a revised approach to the election procedure, advocating for a bottom-up method where district-level leaders are elected prior to the selection of top officials. In an official statement released on Tuesday, the GFA confirmed the injunction after weeks of speculation. The statement from the GFA reads:…

29 Aug

Lucas Paqueta Is My Favourite West Ham Player – Mohammed Kudus

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In a stunning revelation, the latest addition to the West Ham team, Mohammed Kudus, has quickly endeared himself to the club's fans by singling out Lucas Paqueta as his personal favorite among the West Ham players. Kudus, who recently made the switch from Dutch powerhouse Ajax to the Premier League outfit, has wasted no time in making his presence felt off the pitch. In his first interview as a West Ham player, Kudus was asked 10 quickfire questions. And when asked to name a favorite West Ham player from afar he did not hesitate, responding: “Paqueta.” The Black Stars midfielder…

29 Aug

2023 AFCONQ: Andre Onana Returns To Cameroon Squad After World Cup Dispute With Song

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Manchester United goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has made a return to the Cameroon squad for their final 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Burundi. This is after a dispute with the Indomitable Lions coach, Rigobert Song, at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar last December. Onana has not featured for Cameroon since then. The misunderstanding was reportedly over the former Ajax goalkeeper’s style of play, as he prefers to step out of his line and get involved in the buildup play while Song wants him to do otherwise. The 27-year-old then went on to announce his retirement from international…

29 Aug

Bold Economic Reforms Yielding Positive Results – IMF

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The economy is displaying promising signs of progress following a series of robust economic reforms aimed at achieving macroeconomic stability and sustainable growth, Dr. Leandro Medina – the IMF Resident Representative in Ghana, has said. The IMF Resident Representative highlighted the favourable outcomes of these reforms, shedding light on the country’s focus on fiscal consolidation, debt sustainability and inclusive growth, supported by the International Monetary Fund bailout. “We’re witnessing substantial headway on all fronts: restoring macroeconomic stability, ensuring debt sustainability and laying the groundwork for inclusive growth. Good progress is being made on all these fronts,” Dr. Medina told the B&FT. He…

29 Aug

Banking Industry Bounces Back Strongly In 2023 – GAB Research

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Prudential financial data released by most of the universal banks in the country during the first quarter (Q1) of 2023 affirmed a strong, robust and scintillating performance of the industry, in spite of the challenges during the last quarter (Q4) of the preceding year which were occasioned largely by government’s debt restructuring programme – specifically the domestic debt exchange programme (DDEP). The industry’s balance sheet during Q1 of 2023 depicted an impressive performance compared to Q4 of 2022. This fairly reflected a robust growth in total assets, which were integrally funded by sustained growth in deposits and increased capital levels.…