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13 Nov

American YouTuber Faces 10-Yr Prison Sentence For Kissing Statue In South Korea

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American YouTuber Johnny Somali has faced widespread criticism after a controversial video showed him kissing and posing with a statue dedicated to Korean women who were victims of sexual slavery during Japan’s occupation of Korea. Somali’s actions, captured during his visit to the Changdong History and Culture Park in Seoul, have ignited anger among Koreans and beyond. In a video posted on October 9, the YouTuber was seen kissing the Statue of Peace in Itaewon, central Seoul, and performing a dance in front of the memorial. The statue honors tens of thousands of young Korean women who were subjected to…

12 Nov

Salinko Reflects On The Trauma After Breakup With Ex-Wife

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Ghanaian Kumawood actor Abraham Kofi Davis, popularly known as Salinko, has opened up on the emotional journey he endured following the collapse of his marriage to his ex-wife Nancy Owusu. During his wedding ceremony on November 9, 2024, in Accra, Salinko delivered a heartfelt speech, revealing the struggles he faced after his marriage ended. He narrated how, in the aftermath of his divorce, he had no one to confide in except God. "When my marriage came to an end, I was facing a lot of issues. I went into marriage bankrupt, and I also lost my dad, I had no…

12 Nov

Be Careful, Shatta Wale Can End Your Career – Ajagurajah Warns Black Sherif

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Founder of the Ajagurajah Movement, Bishop Kwabena Asiamah, has advised Black Sherif to be cautious when making comments about dancehall musician Shatta Wale. In a TikTok live video, the controversial spiritual leader cautioned that musicians who have publicly clashed with Shatta Wale have seen their careers fade away. He pointed to artistes like Iwan, Yaa Pono, and the Militants, who lost their fame after disputes with the "On God" hitmaker. "Where are musicians like Iwan, Yaa Pono, the Militants, and others who’ve had issues with Shatta Wale? Which musician still has a thriving career after clashing with him, apart from Stonebwoy? Black Sherif should be…

12 Nov

Dating For Long Doesn’t Mean You Have To Marry The Person – Kalybos On Why He Left His Ex-Girlfriend Of Five Years

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Ghanaian comic actor Kalybos has sparked a social media debate after giving a surprising response to a question about why he ended his five-year relationship with his ex-girlfriend to marry another woman. In excerpts from an upcoming episode of the Girls Aloud podcast, Kalybos was asked by one of the panelists why he didn’t marry his long-term girlfriend, Frimpongmaa, despite being together for five years. The question from one of the panelists was straightforward: “Before you got married, you had a girlfriend for five years, Frimpongmaa, so why didn't you marry her?” Kalybos explained, “Being in a relationship for a longer period doesn't mean you…

12 Nov

Wanderlust Team Narrowly Dodges A Potential Accident Caused By Careless South African Driver

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One of the three Ghanaian cars involved in Wanderlust’s 30,000 km global expedition narrowly escaped an accident after being crossed by a careless driver in South Africa. In a video shared on the group’s Facebook page, a truck driving ahead of Wanderlust’s Toyota Tacoma, while overtaking another car, failed to check the side mirror for the Tacoma, which was also attempting to overtake the truck. The split-second incident saw the brave Ghanaian driver veering off the road to save the situation. Intending to travel through 30 countries by road, the three-month journey commenced in Accra in September and has completed…

12 Nov

Miss Universe Pageant Disqualified After Unauthorized Visit To boyfriend’s Hotel

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Following her recent disqualification from the Miss Universe 2024 competition, Italy Mora, representing Panama, has taken the initiative to clarify the circumstances surrounding her unexpected exit. The Miss Universe organization announced her departure, referencing an “exhaustive evaluation by our disciplinary commission.” However, the organization did not provide specific details or reasons behind Mora’s dismissal, leaving many questions unanswered. As a result of her disqualification, Panama now finds itself without a representative in the pageant, which is set to take place on November 16 in Mexico City. This situation has sparked discussions and speculations among fans and participants alike, as Mora’s absence impacts not only…

11 Nov

‘I lost nine teeth filming Squid Game’: BBC on set with show’s director

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When I ask the creator of the hit Korean drama Squid Game about reports that he was so stressed while shooting the first series he lost six teeth, he quickly corrects me. “It was eight or nine,” he laughs. Hwang Dong-hyuk is speaking to me on set as he films the second series of his dystopian Netflix thriller, which sees hundreds of debt-laden contestants fight it out for a whopping cash prize, by playing a string of life-or-death children’s games. But another series was not always on the cards. At one point, he swore against making one. Given the stress…

11 Nov

GuiltyBeatz Bags 4 Grammy Nominations Via Tems, Kehlani

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Ghanaian record producer and DJ GuiltyBeatz has four 2025 Grammy nominations. He shared the news on social media, Saturday, November 9, 2024, indicating the categories, and the projects he worked on and their respective artistes. They are: Best Global Music Album (Born in the Wild – Tems), Best African Music Performance (Love Me Jeje – Tems), Best R&B Song (Burning – Ronald Banful, alias GuiltyBeatz, and Temilade Openyi, alias Tems), and Best Progressive R&B Album (Crash – Kehlani). Source: classfmonline.com

08 Nov

Bobrisky Explains Temporary Exit From Nigeria After Two Failed Attempts

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Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has clarified the reasons behind his recent departure from Nigeria after two failed attempts to travel abroad. The social media personality had made headlines earlier when he was stopped and removed from a KLM flight bound for Amsterdam at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Thursday night, as he attempted to travel to London. Taking to Instagram on Monday, Bobrisky addressed his departure, revealing that he had left Nigeria temporarily to focus on his health and well-being. “Yes, I’m here to confirm I’m out of Nigeria temporarily. I need to attend to my…

08 Nov

Guinness World Records Exposes Ghanaian Content Creator Over ‘Fake’ Eat-A-Thon

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Guinness World Records (GWR) has debunked claims by Ghanaian content creator Clementina Nkrumah, popularly known as Afua Nash, who announced her attempt to set a world record for the longest eating marathon. Afua Nash’s attempt was marketed as a four-day, seven-hour, and 20-minute non-stop eating marathon scheduled to start on Monday, November 11, 2024, live on the Savage Room show at Afropod Studios. The promotional campaign featured various flyers circulated on social media, drawing considerable public interest. However, GWR has taken to its official Twitter page to clarify that it no longer recognizes records for extended eating marathons. While the organization once…