Month: May 2024

Blue Ivy Carter Joins Mum Beyoncé In Lion King Prequel
02 May

Blue Ivy Carter Joins Mum Beyoncé In Lion King Prequel

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter has joined the voice cast of The Lion King prequel Mufasa: The Lion King. Blue Ivy, 12, voices Kiara, daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala, played by her mother. Beyoncé is reprising the role from Jon Favreau’s 2019 photorealistic remake of the animated 1994 original. The new film, directed by Moonlight filmmaker Barry Jenkins, will explore Mufasa’s origin story and his childhood with brother Scar. Blue Ivy performed alongside her mother on Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour Like the 2019 movie, it will also combine live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery. Jenkins told…
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KODA Should Have Visited The Pastor To Avert The Prophecy – Ajagurajah
02 May

KODA Should Have Visited The Pastor To Avert The Prophecy – Ajagurajah

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Leader of the Universal Spiritual Outreach, Abed Kwabena Boakye Asiamah, aka Ajagurajah, suggests that, the late gospel musician, Koda should have visited the pastor who prophesied his demise to prevent it. Shortly after the musician’s death, a video emerged on the internet showing a man of God prophesying the death days before it occurred. Speaking with Andy Dosty on Daybreak Hitz, Ajagurajah remarked that the sudden death might not have been inevitable if the musician had sought out the pastor. “Koda made a mistake by not contacting the pastor. Even if he was on a sick bed, his family members,…
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University Of Ghana Sports Stadium To Host 2024 WAFU Zone B U-17 Tournament
02 May

University Of Ghana Sports Stadium To Host 2024 WAFU Zone B U-17 Tournament

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The University of Ghana Sports Stadium has been selected as the venue for the upcoming 2024 WAFU Zone B U-17 tournament, scheduled to take place in Accra from May 15 to 29, 2024. This tournament, according to Ghana Football Association, serves as the qualifying competition for the 2024 TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament will feature Ghana's Black Starlets, Cote D’Ivoire, and Benin in Group A, while Group B will consist of Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Togo. These teams will compete at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium for a chance to qualify for the U-17 Africa…
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Interior Ministry Renews Bawku Curfew
02 May

Interior Ministry Renews Bawku Curfew

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The Interior Ministry has extended the curfew hours in the Bawku Municipality and its surroundings in the Upper East Region, effective from April 30, 2024. The curfew now runs from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am. A statement from the Ministry urges community leaders and residents to maintain peace and use peaceful means to address any challenges they face. It also emphasizes a ban on carrying weapons, with violators facing arrest and prosecution. The decision to renew the curfew comes after a recent clash between soldiers and heavily armed Prison Service personnel. The confrontation arose when the military requested the release…
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Ajagurajah Calls For Media Support In Shatta Wale And Stonebwoy Beef For Industry Growth
02 May

Ajagurajah Calls For Media Support In Shatta Wale And Stonebwoy Beef For Industry Growth

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Controversial religious figure and Founder of the Ajagurajah Movement, Prophet Ajagurajah, has urged the media to amplify the ongoing feud between Ghanaian musicians Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy. Speaking on Accra-based Hitz FM, Ajagurajah emphasized that the rivalry between the two artists, who are considered the faces of Ghana's music industry, would stimulate growth and provide opportunities for emerging talents. Ajagurajah highlighted the stagnation he believes occurred during periods of peace between Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy, asserting that their renewed conflict would invigorate the music scene. He insisted that the industry thrives when these prominent figures are not on friendly terms, predicting a surge in new talent…
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Fancy Gadam Expresses Regret Over Dropping Out Of School
02 May

Fancy Gadam Expresses Regret Over Dropping Out Of School

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Ghanaian musician, Fancy Gadam, recently opened up about his profound regret over dropping out of school at a young age. In an exclusive interview on northern based Sagani Tv, the renowned artist reflected on his decision and shared insights into the impact it has had on his life and career. Growing up in the northern region of Ghana, Fancy Gadam faced numerous challenges that hindered his educational journey. Despite his passion for music, he acknowledged that leaving school prematurely deprived him of essential knowledge and skills that could have enriched his personal and professional growth. While Fancy Gadam has achieved remarkable success in the music…
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Chiefs Will Be Part Of Licensing Miners When I Become President – Bawumia
02 May

Chiefs Will Be Part Of Licensing Miners When I Become President – Bawumia

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The New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced his plan to amend the Minerals Act if he wins the upcoming presidential elections. He emphasised that the proposed amendment would incorporate the Chiefs into the mineral licensing process, ensuring their involvement before any miner can obtain a license to operate in a given area. Dr Bawumia said this when he addressed the Western Regional House of Chiefs on Thursday during his Western Regional campaign tour. He identified the lack of involvement of traditional authorities in mining licensing as a significant issue facing the Small-Scale Mining Sector. As a solution,…
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GIPC Reaffirms Commitment To Attract Foreign Investment
02 May

GIPC Reaffirms Commitment To Attract Foreign Investment

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CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC), Yoofi Grant, has reiterated the government’s commitment to creating a conducive investment environment to boost economic activities and foreign investments. He stressed the pivotal role investors play in driving the nation’s progress, emphasizing the government’s readiness to engage with international partners for mutual gain. Despite grappling with significant economic challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Ghana witnessed encouraging Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in the initial quarter of 2021, surpassing figures from 2020 and 2019 for the same period. During the first quarter of 2021, the country attracted an estimated investment totaling $719.97 million, with FDI reaching $682.19 million. By the…
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Otto Addo Is Determined To Succeed With Black Stars – Team Manager
02 May

Otto Addo Is Determined To Succeed With Black Stars – Team Manager

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The Team Manager of the Black Stars, Ameenu Shardow has stressed Otto Addo’s determination to succeed as the head coach of the team. Addo, aged 43, resumed his role as head coach in March, succeeding Chris Hughton who was dismissed following Ghana’s early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Despite initial setbacks with losses to Nigeria and a draw against Uganda in his first two games, Shardow insists that Addo, a former Ghana international, is eager to lead the team to success. “Ghanaians are hungry for success under Otto Addo, but it requires patience,”…
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GFA Working To Restore Black Stars’ Lost Glory – Ameenu Shardow
02 May

GFA Working To Restore Black Stars’ Lost Glory – Ameenu Shardow

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Black Stars Team Manager, Ameenu Shardow says the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is working tirelessly to restore the lost glory of the senior national team. The Black Stars have been slammed and criticized for their uninspiring performances in recent tournaments. In the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon, the team exited at the group phase with just a point. At the 2022 Mundial in Qatar, the senior national team exited at the group stage with three points. The team again failed to glitter in the 33rd edition of the AFCON in Ivory Coast where they got eliminated again at…
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