CUD Wontumi, Author at Wontumi Online

05 Mar

Your 1999 Rolls Royce Is In Your Compound, Papers Are In Another Person’s House – Ayisha To Shatta Wale

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Ayisha Modi has once again 'fired shots' at Shatta Wale over his outbursts at some foreign-based Ghanaians who frequently intrude in the lives of celebrities and constantly comment on their issues. The popular showbiz investor shared a video in which Shatta Wale was seen calling out Ghanaian socialites and bloggers, including the likes of Bigscout, accusing them of constantly fabricating stories about celebrities to gain traction for their individual platforms. Shatta Wale furiously slammed these individuals, wondering why they are focused on other people’s lives while struggling to make ends meet in their respective countries. Ayisha Modi, who is based in the United States, felt…

05 Mar

‘I Was Rejected For My English’ – Portia Asare Shares Her Nollywood Experience

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Kumawood actress, Portia Asare, has recounted an incident where she was dropped from a role because she wasn't fluent in English. In a video shared on Instagram on March 5, 2025, Portia Asare recalled how a Nollywood actress pressured a movie producer to drop her from set because of that ‘shortfall’. Portia who refused to disclose the identity of the actress, further explained how she was negatively affected by that particular incident. She made these statements while bitterly lamenting how Kumawood actors are often stigmatised and treated unfairly due to claims that they are uneducated. "They have branded those of…

05 Mar

Teenager Arrested For Allegedly Shooting ‘Okada’ Rider To Death

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A teenage boy is alleged to have shot and killed a commercial motorcycle rider, commonly known as an ‘Okada’ rider, at Adugyama in the Ahafo Ano South-East District of the Ashanti Region. According to eyewitnesses, the suspect, believed to be 18 years old, fled the scene with the victim’s motorbike, leaving him to succumb to his injuries. However, in a dramatic twist, the suspect was involved in an accident while escaping, leading to his arrest. The incident occurred in the late hours of Tuesday, March 4, when the suspect allegedly shot the Okada rider before making away with his motorcycle.…

05 Mar

Average Market Rate For Cedi Hits GH₵15.81 To The Dollar

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The cedi continues to depreciate against the U.S. dollar on the foreign exchange market, with rates rising steadily. As of the close of business on March 4, 2025, the average rate for $1 stood at ₵15.81, up from ₵15.55 three months ago. Since the beginning of the year, when the cedi traded at ₵14.40 to a dollar, it has depreciated by approximately 7.9%. Below are the exchange rates quoted by different market operators: Bank Rates: CalBank – ₵15.67 Stanbic Bank – ₵15.66 Zenith Bank – ₵15.66 NIB – ₵15.66 OmniBSIC – ₵15.66 Absa – ₵15.65 Fidelity – ₵15.65 CBG –…

05 Mar

Dolly Parton’s Husband, Carl Dean, Dies Aged 82

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Carl Dean, the longtime husband of country music icon Dolly Parton, died on Monday at the age of 82. Dean, who was famously private throughout his nearly 60-year marriage to Parton, died in Nashville, Tennessee, according to a statement she posted on social media. “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy,” the statement read. The “9-5” singer met Dean outside a laundromat on the first day she arrived in Nashville as an 18-year-old aspiring singer. Parton, 79, recalled their…

05 Mar

We Will Play At Baba Yara Stadium – Asante Kotoko IMC Chairman

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Asante Kotoko Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman, Nana Apinkra, has reaffirmed the club’s commitment to playing home games at the Baba Yara Stadium, despite its recent rejection by the Club Licensing Board over security concerns. Speaking on Oyerepa FM, Nana Apinkra emphasized the stadium’s significance to Kotoko and dismissed any plans to relocate. “If Baba Yara Stadium does not meet the requirements, then where else are we supposed to go?” he questioned. “This is our home, we have no other place to play our games. We will play at the Baba Yara Stadium,” he insisted. The 2024/25 Ghana Premier League…

05 Mar

Slot Said Ref Oliver To Blame If Liverpool Fail To Win Title

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot told referee Michael Oliver he would blame him if the club failed to win this season’s Premier League. The Dutchman was shown a straight red card after he confronted Oliver and one of his assistant referees on the pitch following his side’s 2-2 Merseyside derby draw with Everton last month. Slot was given a two-match ban and fined £70,000 by an independent Football Association commission after accepting a charge of acting in an improper manner and using insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards both the match referee and an assistant referee. Oliver alleged Slot, while shaking the official’s…

05 Mar

LeBron James First Player To Surpass 50,000 Points

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LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points as he helped the Los Angeles Lakers to victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The 40-year-old American surpassed the mark early in the first quarter of his side’s 136-115 win, gathering a pass from Luka Doncic and sinking a sublime 25-foot three-pointer. James – the leading scorer in the competition’s history – finished the match on 34 points to take his career total to 60,149 which is 6,000 clear of second-placed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. James’ total is made up of a record 41,871 regular season points, adding…

05 Mar

Jamie Carragher Apologises For Anti-AFCON Remarks

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Jamie Carragher has responded to criticism over his comments about the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), clarifying that he never intended to undermine the tournament. The Liverpool legend faced backlash after suggesting that Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or could be affected by the lack of a major tournament victory with Egypt. “I think the problem is that he [Salah] is with Egypt, and he’s probably not playing in a major tournament, or maybe doesn’t have a great chance of winning. I think it’s either the Champions League or a major tournament,” Carragher said. His remarks drew…

05 Mar

Antoine Semenyo Urges Fans To Support Black Stars Ahead Of World Cup Qualifiers

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Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo has called on fans to rally behind the Black Stars as they prepare for their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar. The four-time African champions will return to action later this month for Matchday five and six of the qualifiers. In a video shared by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Semenyo emphasized the importance of fan support, urging Ghanaians to stand by the team in their push for qualification. “Black Stars fans, Antoine Semenyo here. As you know, we’ve got our World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar, and I’m just reaching out…