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27 Jan

I Was Devastated When I Was Accused Of Having A Hand In Suzzy Williams Death – Nana Ama McBrown

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Ghanaian actress and TV host Nana Ama McBrown has opened up about painful accusations linking her to the tragic death of fellow actress Suzzy Williams. In a candid revelation on her show, Onua Showtime on Friday, January 24, McBrown addressed these rumours, which she says hurt her deeply. Suzzy Williams, a talented young actress, died in a car crash on September 8, 2005, at the age of 23. Her death shocked the entire country considering her soaring fame at the time. After the accident, rumours spread that Nana Ama McBrown had a hand in her death, with claims that she…

27 Jan

Kanye West Reclaims Title As Wealthiest Rapper, Surpassing JAY-Z

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Kanye West has reportedly regained his position as the wealthiest rapper alive, overtaking JAY-Z with a staggering net worth of $2.77 billion. The revelation comes from business valuation firm Eton Venture Services, which attributes West’s financial resurgence to “his music portfolio and exclusive ownership of the Yeezy trademark.” On Thursday, 23 January, the music and fashion icon shared the news via an Instagram post, writing, “LAA LA LA LA,” in what appeared to be a celebratory jab at his critics. If the reported figures hold true, Kanye’s fortune surpasses that of JAY-Z, whose net worth currently stands at $2.5 billion,…

27 Jan

2baba And Annie’s Marriage Saga; How The Story Is Unfolding

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On Sunday, January 26, Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, announced that he and his wife Annie Macaulay were separated and currently filed for divorce. 2Baba took to his Instagram account to share the news with his fans. He wrote, “Hello to my beautiful people of all federations. Well, this thing I have to say is short but also long…I and Annie Macaulay have been separated for a while now, and currently filed for divorce. “I would grant a press release soon to say my story. Not because it is anyone’s right to know about my personal…

24 Jan

I’ve Never Bathed Twice In A Day Since I Was Born – Diana Asamoah Discloses

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Evangelist Diana Asamoah has firmly ruled out the idea of taking two baths a day. According to her, it is something she has never done and could never practice. Speaking recently on her Angel FM show, the gospel minister explained that since birth, she has never bathed twice daily. Diana Asamoah added that she strives to take a bath every morning at least, but stated that if she doesn’t wake up early enough to do that, she won’t be able to bath again until the following day. “If I ever bathed twice a day, people would even marvel more at my complexion and…

24 Jan

Lawyers For Hajia4reall Request U.S. Government To Release Passport For Self-Deportation

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Lawyers for incarcerated Ghanaian “influencer” and socialite Mona Faiz Montrage have requested her passport from the US government. In a document addressed to Judge J. Paul Oetken, lawyers for the socialite sought the return of Ms. Montrage’s passport to initiate her self-deportation proceedings to Ghana. “We represent Ms. Mona Montrage on the above-captioned matter. We write with the consent of the government to respectfully request the release of Ms. Montrage’s passport which was surrendered to Pretrial Services at the time of her arrest,” portions of the letter read. The request is in line with an earlier judgment that requires that…

24 Jan

Netflix To Raise Prices As New Subscribers Soar

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Netflix will raise prices across a number of countries after adding nearly 19 million subscribers in the final months of 2024. The streaming firm said it will increase subscription costs in the US, Canada, Argentina and Portugal. Asked if prices were set to increase in the UK, a spokesperson for Netflix said there was “nothing to share right now”. Netflix announced better-than-expected subscriber numbers, helped by the second series of South Korean drama Squid Game as well as sports including a boxing match between influencer-turned-fighter Jake Paul and former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. In the US, prices will increase…

23 Jan

Donald Trump’s Official Portrait: The 17th Century Painting That Unlocks This Mysterious Image

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FOLLOWING the release of the US president-elect's official portrait, an expert reveals how scouring the pages of art history can help decode its meaning. Whether your politics align with those of Donald Trump or not, it is difficult to deny that a string of recent photographs of the former-and-future president of the United States are as visually arresting as any in US political history – instantly etching themselves into cultural consciousness. The release of Trump's official presidential portrait last week, ahead of today's inauguration, completes a triptych of striking images that began with the circulation in late August 2023 of…

23 Jan

Obuasi Killings: Deceased Victims Will Not Get Justice – Ajagurajah

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Following the tragic death of nine individuals in Obuasi due to a clash between the Ghana Armed Forces and some youth, Prophet Ajagurajah has expressed concerns that the issue is likely to be ignored without justice being served. In a video posted on social media on January 22, 2025, the leader of the Ajagurajah movement, Bishop Kwabena Asiamah predicted that the persons responsible for the deaths would not face any consequences. He emphasised that the incident had a spiritual backing, adding that AngloGold Ashanti would only compensate the families of the deceased without conducting the necessary investigations. "Gold needs blood…

23 Jan

‘Jim Iyke Walked Out Of 2024 Ghana Movie Awards’ – Akuapem Poloo

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Ghanaian actress Rosemond Brown, popularly known as Akuapem Poloo, has shared her account of what transpired during the 2024 Ghana Movie Awards. Speaking in an interview with Zionfelix on January 24, 2025, Akuapem Poloo disclosed that renowned Nigerian actor Jim Iyke, who was a guest at the event, angrily walked out mid-way through. "Yes, Jim Iyke walked out of the event. But the reason behind it, I don’t know. Organising an event like that is never easy. Maybe he was disappointed, but we all work in this industry, so sometimes you have to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Maybe…

23 Jan

Popular South African Influencer Burns Designer Clothes After Becoming Born-Again

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After encountering Christ, one of the many changes Kefilwe Mabote has made in her life is letting go of some worldly possessions she now views as vanity or associated with the demonic realm. South African influencer Kefilwe Mabote, known for her appearance on the 'Young, Famous and African' Netflix series, has posted a video on Instagram setting fire to designer items, many of which were from the luxury brand Versace. Kefilwe Mabote, who had been a pioneer in luxury fashion influencing in South Africa, filmed herself burning several Versace pieces, particularly those with the ‘Medusa’ logo. In her Instagram story,…