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09 May

Rick Ross Congratulates Medikal On O2 Indigo Concert Success

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American rap icon, Rick Ross, praises Ghanaian counterpart Medikal for his triumphant UK debut at Indigo, O2. In an Instagram Live chat, Ross lauded Medikal's achievements, foreseeing global acclaim in his future. Ross hinted at a potential collaboration, underscoring their camaraderie. He praised Medikal's track "Stubborn Academy," featuring Shatta Wale, acknowledging its resonance even in the US. Amidst Medikal's explanation of the song, Ross humorously expressed interest in joining the project.

09 May

Nana Ama McBrown To Host Ghana To The World Concert In USA

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Gearing up for the highly anticipated 'Ghana to the World 2024: Back to the Future' concert, Inside LLC promises an unforgettable musical experience. Ghana's celebrated actress and media personality, Nana Ama McBrown, is set to take the stage as the host for the event, infusing her trademark charm, wit, and infectious energy into the evening. With her extensive background in the entertainment industry, Nana Ama McBrown emerges as the ideal choice to steer the festivities, drawing upon her versatile talent and magnetic presence to captivate audiences both on and off-screen. Scheduled performers for the 2024 Ghana to the World concert…

09 May

We Were Expecting Five Goals – Salim Adams Boasts After Win Over Chelsea

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Salim Adams, the midfielder for Accra Hearts of Oak, expressed his delight after the team's emphatic victory over Berekum Chelsea, which marked their return to winning ways. The Ghanaian giants, who had been under pressure, secured their first win in seven games with a convincing 3-0 triumph at the Golden City Park in Berekum. Adams, who put on a solid performance in midfield, was named Man of the Match. In a post-match interview, he stated, "We were expecting to win by five goals and not three because we are determined. We know we are not in normal times, so we were…

09 May

Current Ghana Premier League Players Are Of High Quality – Former Kotoko Defender

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Former Asante Kotoko defender Eric Donkor has disputed the common belief that the current generation of players in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) lack quality, asserting that they possess skills comparable to legendary figures from the past. During a recent interview with Akoma FM, Donkor highlighted midfielder Richmond Lamptey as a prime example of the high level of talent present in today's GPL. He pointed out Lamptey's impressive performances for Kotoko and his selection for the Black Stars squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as evidence of his quality, drawing parallels between him and renowned players like Stephen Oduro. Donkor…

09 May

Bechem United Adjust League Title Aspirations As Season Nears End

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Assistant coach Seth Osei Wire of Bechem United has disclosed that the club has adjusted its ambitions for the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season. Initially aiming for the league title, the team is now targeting a top-four finish. Currently ranked seventh on the league table with 41 points after 28 games, Bechem United had to revise their original goal due to various factors, including player sales. Despite these setbacks, Osei Wire remains optimistic about the team's prospects. He stated, "Our target was to win the Ghana Premier League this season, but it seems our aim has taken a downturn. We…

08 May

NPP Has A Message And A Visionary Candidate- Lawyer Adomako Baafi

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A leading member of Dr. Bawumia's campaign team, Lawyer Adomako Baafi, is optimistic that the flagbearer for the NPP, will definitely emerge victorious in the 2024 elections. He explains that from all indications, NPP will win the election. However, complacency shouldn't eat into the head of the party members. "The National Campaign team must not leave the campaign duties to the elections and research team. We all need to come together and work together to ensure we are securing our victory. All executives, right from the polling station, constituency to the national level must get involved. We shouldn't wait till…

08 May

Inflation Declines Marginally To 25.0% In April

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Government Statistician Professor Samuel Kobina Annim has revealed that Ghana’s inflation rate for April experienced a marginal decline to 25.0 percent. The inflation rate dropped from the previous month’s 25.8 percent, representing a decrease of 0.8 percentage points. A key contributing factor to this decline was the slowdown in food inflation, which decreased from 29.6 percent in March to 26.8 percent in April. Conversely, non-food inflation rose to 23.5 percent from the previous month’s 22.6 percent. Professor Annim, speaking on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, explained that in April 2024, the consumer price index stood at 213.3 relative to 170.5 recorded…

08 May

Nana Yaa Brefo Accused Shatta Wale Of Trying To Steal Medikal’s Shine

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Media personality Nana Yaa Brefo has taken aim at Shatta Wale and his associate Medikal following their verbal attack on presenter Mzgee. Brefo's criticism stems from the duo's use of derogatory language towards Mzgee, alleging she posed unnecessary questions during an interview with Medikal. Expressing her frustration, Brefo condemned the duo's behavior, citing it as another instance of their troubling actions. In her first public remarks on the matter, Brefo suggested that Shatta Wale is attempting to overshadow Medikal. Questioning Shatta Wale's involvement, Brefo expressed bewilderment at his decision to insert himself into a dispute not his own. Source: Ghanaweb

08 May

Somalia Rings The Bell To Invest In Women

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The Somali Stock Exchange, in partnership with UN Women Somalia, hosted the ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality’ event on 7th March 2024 to raise awareness of the importance of economic empowerment for women in business growth and development, as well as to highlight the role the private sector can play in creating opportunities for women in the workplace, marketplace, and community, with the focus on investing in women. The event also encouraged financial institutions to finance female-led enterprises and motivated Somali corporations to continue to enhance the capacity and knowledge of their female clients by partaking in the National…

08 May

COVID-19: Ghana Health Service Reminds Public Of Ongoing Vaccination Exercise

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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) and partners under the Ministry of Health have reminded members of the public about the ongoing National COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign (NaCVaDs). The national campaign, which will end on May 9, is aimed at increasing the immunisation of Ghanaians against COVID-19, by vaccinating people with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Eligible individuals for vaccination include those aged 18 years and older, who are yet to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, individuals who have not completed their vaccination series and those who have not received booster doses. It is the 10th round of the national vaccination and has the theme:…