Legendary singer-songwriter, Joni Mitchel will be making her debut performance at this year’s Grammy Awards on February 4 She was nominated for the Best Folk Album award, which is a manifestation of her enduring talent. Mitchell has won nine Grammys before and received a lifetime achievement award in 2002. She had a life-threatening brain aneurysm […] The post Legendary
The Opposition NDC is making a strong push for a public broadcast of presidential election vote collation during general elections. A document titled “NDC Position Paper on Electoral Reforms” lists a litany of changes the party believes could significantly improve the credibility of the polls. Key proposals include an all-year-round voter registration system under which […] The post NDC
Nominations for the 25th edition of Ghana Music Awards have been opened for all artistes, music executives, instrumentalists, composers, and all music industry stakeholders. Artists, managers, and music industry stakeholders have up until February 29 to submit their entries through the official portal: https://www.entry.ghanamusicawards.com. The works from the nominees across a diverse range of categories should […] The post Nominations
After defending the former South African president and party leader during a slew of corruption scandals, the country’s powerful governing party punished Mr. Zuma for endorsing the opposition.
The Human Security Department of the Ministry of National Security is working to address the problem of hazardous potholes affecting certain sections of the Spintex Road. In addition to serving as a vital thoroughfare, the road connects various neighbourhoods of Accra to other locales; however, its deteriorating condition has caused concern for both commuters and […] The post National
President of Guyana, Irfaan Ali, was on Friday, January 26, awarded the prestigious Global African Leadership Award in recognition of his “strong and transformational leadership” in Ghana. The Head of State was accompanied by First Lady Arya Ali to the African Prosperity Champions Awards and Presidential Gala Dinner at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, […] The post Guyana
Celebrated Afro-Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has finally unveiled his debut single for 2024 dubbed ‘Believe In Africa’. The song was unveiled during his impressive performance at the Africa Prosperity Awards held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Friday, January 27. Stonebwoy, who was dressed in a stunning white tuxedo, gave an amazing performance on the […] The post Stonebwoy
The National House of Chiefs has reiterated its call for the government to take far-reaching measures to comprehensively clamp down on the menace of illegal mining. The House has also stressed the need for all stakeholders to be involved in the fight against illegal mining, devoid of politics. The President of the National House of […] The post National House
Celebrated Dancehall/Reggae artist, Stonebwoy, is set to release his first single of 2024 titled ‘Believe In Africa’. The song will be released during the Africa Prosperity Champions Awards on Friday, January 26 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, starting at 6 pm. The Africa Prosperity Champions Awards was established to recognize and […] The post Stonebwoy
Celebrated Ghanaian Singer and songwriter Wiyaala is set to rock the +233 Jazz Bar & Grill in Accra on January 27, 2024. Wiyaala who has been praised around the world for her dynamic voice and fascinating stage act will be joined on stage by The Yaga Yagas, a group of four classically-trained Jazz fusion musicians […] The post Wiyaala and The Yaga Yagas to rock +233 on Jan
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed John Kwaning Mbroh as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA). Kwaning Mbroh’s appointment takes effect from 1st February 2024. The current CEO, Hayford Atta Krufi, is proceeding with his retirement after holding the position since 2017. Kwaning Mbroh has expertise in pension […] The post Kwaning
Some constituency executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Gomoa Central constituency have distanced themselves from an earlier press conference organised by some ward coordinators, calling on the national leadership of the party to consider replacing its parliamentary candidate, Kwame Dean Yawson, with Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, going into […] The post Gomoa
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has activated its advertised intention to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike action, effective Monday, January 29, 2024. The indefinite strike by GAUA aims to emphasize its dissatisfaction with the government’s disregard in resolving their welfare issues. In a statement issued on January 23, 2024, GAUA said the […] The post University
The National Labour Commission (NLC) is expected to meet with the leadership of the Senior Staff Association of Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) today regarding their ongoing strike. The unions initiated the strike last Wednesday, citing the government’s failure to address concerns related to pensions and the […] The post NLC
Frank Farian, the German singer, songwriter and producer behind eurodisco hit-machine Boney M, pop duo Milli Vanilli and numerous other chart-topping acts has died aged 82, his agency has announced. Born Franz Reuther in Kirn, western Germany, he started his career as a solo musician and enjoyed a hit with a Schlager version of the country […] The post Founder of Pop group Boney
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been urged to choose a presidential running mate who embodies qualities that can turn the party’s political fortunes around and ensure its victory in the upcoming election. In a statement, Change Makers Forum (CMF), a group of professionals aligned to the centre-left political orientation, underscored the need for the […] The post
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has been urged to promote broadcasting standards through the award of spectrums, in a bid to ensure that content broadcast to consumers is of good quality. In an interview with journalists at a stakeholders engagement and launch of a research report by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD) in […] The post NCA
Nigerian musician Burna Boy is set to perform at the 2024 GRAMMYs on Sunday, February 4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, USA. The Recording Academy announced on Monday, January 22, that the ‘City Boy’ crooner Burna Boy, will share the Grammy stage with notable artists such as Luke Combs and Travis Scott. The […] The post Burna Boy to perform at 2024 Grammys on Feb 4
Ray Michael and Paradisus made history by hosting their inaugural joint writing camp, welcoming representatives from Warner Africa, Warner UK, and Atlantic UK at the esteemed Paradisus in Aburi, Ghana. The event emerged as an overwhelming success, uniting writers, producers, and engineers from diverse creative backgrounds in a week-long celebration of artistic immersion, with a […] The post Warner
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI) and the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana (COCMAG) have agreed to publish the recommended distribution and retail prices of the various grades of cement sold in each of their respective distribution zones. The Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T Hammond called the meeting to express concern about the […] The post Cement
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