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01 Aug

How The French Embassy Responded To A Letter Calling For The Exclusion Of Sarkodie From Performing At The Olympics

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A letter from the French Embassy in Ghana responding to a petition from the New Ghana Social Justice Forum, an NGO which called for the exclusion of rapper Sarkodie from performing at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics has surfaced online. The New Ghana Social Justice Forum in a letter dated July 8, 2024, had petitioned the French National Olympic and Sports Committee to exclude rapper Sarkodie from performing. The group claims that Sarkodie is "misogynistic," citing lyrics from the song "Jennifer Lomotey," where he referenced a folklore about Krobo women and promiscuity. They also referenced his recent conflict with actress Yvonne Nelson, who…

29 Jul

Zambia And Nigeria Stumble In Olympics’ Women Football

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The second round of matches in the Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Games football competition saw both African representatives, Zambia and Nigeria, suffer defeats on Sunday complicating their paths to the quarter-finals. In a thrilling 11-goal encounter at the Stade de Nice, Zambia went toe-to-toe with Australia’s Matildas but the Copper Queens suffered a 6-5 defeat in the last minute despite a historic hat-trick by Barbra Banda. The Zambian captain Banda opened the scoring with a spectacular 30-yard curler just seconds after kick-off. Despite Australia’s quick equaliser, Banda went on to complete a hat-trick, becoming the first player to score three…

25 Jul

‘We Knew If We Handle The Baton Well The Rest Would Be History’ – Joe Paul On Olympics qualification

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A member of Ghana’s 4x100m relay team, Joseph Paul Amoah, has recounted the team’s mentality in securing their ticket to the 2024 Olympic Games. Ghana’s relay team booked qualification to Paris after beating Nigeria to the first spot in Heat 2 of Day 2 of the Bahama Relays in May. Joe Paul ran the anchor leg on the day for Team Ghana as booked back-to-back Olympics qualifications. Prior to the success, Ghana’s team had failed in their first attempt on Day 1 after dropping the baton which Joe Paul revealed the team had to forget in time. “We went into that…

11 Jul

Celine Dion To Perform At 2024 Olympics In France Despite Health Challenges

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Iconic Canadian singer, Celine Dion, is contemplating a triumphant return to the spotlight despite her ongoing battle with stiff-person syndrome, a rare and debilitating neurological disorder. According to sources close to the artist, Dion has been offered a coveted spot at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, a platform that could mark her comeback to the stage. The 56-year-old singer, known for her powerful vocals and captivating performances, revealed her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome in 2022. Despite her struggles with the progressive condition, Dion remains determined to return to her passion for live performances. While the offer…

11 Jul

NBA Star To Become First Black Greek Olympic Flagbearer

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Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo is to become the first black athlete to bear the flag for Greece at the Olympics. The two-time NBA MVP will carry the flag alongside racewalker Antigoni Ntrismpioti in Paris on 26 July. The Greek men’s basketball team qualified for its first Olympic Games since 2008, after beating Croatia in front of a home crowd in Piraeus on Sunday. The 29-year-old, who was drafted by Milwaukee Bucks in 2013 and led them to the 2021 NBA title, was in tears after the game. “It’s an incredible feeling,” he said after qualification. “Since I was a…