August 2024 - Page 9 of 54

27 Aug

I Took Over Black Stars At The Right Time – Kwesi Appiah

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Former Ghana coach, Kwasi Appiah, says the opportunity to coach the senior national came at the right time. Appiah, who understudied veteran coach Claude Le Roy and Milovan Rajevac, as well as Goran Stavanovic as an assistant coach was named as the head coach of the team after the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The former Al Khartoum manager guided Ghana to the semi-finals of the 2013 AFCON in South Africa before qualifying the West African country for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. "This profession requires patience and careful attention to even the smallest details," Appiah stated in an…

27 Aug

Former England Manager Eriksson Dies Aged 76

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Sven-Göran Eriksson, the first non-British manager of England’s football team, has died at 76 after battling cancer. Renowned for leading England to three quarter-finals between 2001 and 2006, Eriksson also managed top clubs like Manchester City, Roma, and Lazio, securing 18 trophies in his career. Starting in Sweden, he won major titles with Gothenburg before moving to Benfica and Lazio, where he claimed the Serie A title. Eriksson also managed national teams including Mexico, Ivory Coast, and the Philippines. His family confirmed he passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. Source: BBC

27 Aug

King Paluta Breaks Down In Tears During London Performance [Video]

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Rap sensation, King Paluta had a moment of pure elation turn into an emotional breakdown on stage during his recent performance in London. The artiste was mid-performance of his hit song ‘Aseda’ when he paused, overcome with emotion, and broke down in tears. The crowd, fully immersed in the performance, took over chanting his lyrics with enthusiasm. The realization of his hard work and dedication paying off seemed to hit him hard, and he was visibly moved to tears. The audience continued to sing along, fueling King Paluta’s passion and further igniting his performance. His London performance will undoubtedly be…

27 Aug

Stonebwoy Questions Inclusion Of Blacko, Paluta In Grammy Hiplife Article

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Dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy has sparked a debate after questioning the inclusion of Black Sherif and King Paluta in a recent GRAMMY article about the history of hiplife music in Ghana. The article, which explored the origins and evolution of hiplife from the late 90s to present, recognized pioneers like Reggie Rockstone, Mzbel, and Obrafour, as well as newer artists keeping the genre alive. However, it also acknowledged Black Sherif and King Paluta for their contributions to putting Ghanaian music on the global stage, a move that Stonebwoy criticized. Stonebwoy defended his statement, clarifying that he’s not opposed to the mentioned…

27 Aug

Mariah Carey Announces Death Of Mother And Sister On Same Day

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Mariah Carey’s mother Patricia and sister Alison died on the same day over the weekend, the US singer has said in a statement. “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend,” Carey said on Monday. “Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day.” The Grammy-winning singer said she felt blessed to have spent time with her mother in the week before her death and asked for privacy. She gave no further details about either woman's cause of death. Patricia, 87, was a former opera singer and vocal coach…

27 Aug

Ghanaians Owe Funny Face An Apology – Don Little

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Ghanaian actor, Don Little has called on the public to apologize to fellow comedian Funny Face. According to him, Ghanaians were unfair to the comedian after a minor accident. Don Little’s comments come in the wake of an incident involving Lilwin that tragically led to the death of a child, while Funny Face’s accident resulted in no fatalities. Don Little expressed his disappointment with how Funny Face was harshly treated despite the minor nature of his accident. He contrasted this with Lilwin’s behaviour, noting that while Funny Face was apologetic, Lilwin appeared to show little remorse, even recording a gratitude…

27 Aug

I Need Prayers – Producer Of Film Which Led To Jnr Pope’s Death Cries Out

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Four months after the tragic drowning incident that claimed the lives of actor Jnr Pope and three crew members, film producer, Adanma Luke has opened up about the emotional trauma she has been enduring. The incident, which occurred during the production of a film, has left her devastated, and she is now pleading for prayers to help her cope. In a heartfelt statement, Adanma Luke expressed her deep sorrow, saying that though she is trying to be tough, the blame games, cyberbullying and threats are breaking her. She further explained that while she believes the tragedy was destined to happen,…

27 Aug

Owusu-Bempah Writes PETITION Requesting For Public Enquiry Into Mahama’s Involvement In Airbus Bribery

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Attention: His Excellency President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Office of President Jubilee House Kanda - Accra PETITION: Request For Public Enquiry/Investigations Into Mahama's Involvement In The Airbus Bribery Scheme Please accept my compliment. I write to you in my personal capacity as citizen of Ghana and also Convener of the fixing the Country Movement to officially petition you for an urgent establishment of Commission of Inquiry to deal with the shameless involvement of former president John Mahama on Airbus SE corruption. As you are aware the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has concluded its investigations into the Airbus corruption saga…

27 Aug

President Akufo-Addo Cuts The Sod For Accra-Tema Motorway Reconstruction Project

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In a significant move to enhance the nation’s infrastructure, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officiated the sod-cutting ceremony for the reconstruction of the Accra-Tema Motorway. This marks a pivotal moment in Ghana's development journey, promising to reshape the future of transportation and economic connectivity in the country. Speaking at the ceremony on Monday, August 26, 2024, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the historical significance and the continued relevance of the Accra-Tema Motorway, originally commissioned in 1965 by Ghana's first President, Kwame Nkrumah. "For nearly six decades, this motorway has been a vital artery for our nation’s development, carrying an average of…

27 Aug

President Akufo-Addo Commissions The School Junction To Motorway Road Project

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On Monday, August 26, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissioned the highly anticipated School Junction to Motorway Road, a vital infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and fostering economic growth in Accra and beyond. The event marked a significant milestone in the government's ongoing efforts to improve the nation’s infrastructure and create a modern, interconnected, and prosperous Ghana. In his address, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the importance of robust infrastructure as a foundation for sustainable development. "When I assumed office in January 2017, I did so with a resolute pledge to transform the infrastructure of our nation," he stated. "Roads…