Author: SAMUEL

The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Washington, D.C. marked Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary with a dignified ceremony attended by distinguished guests, diplomats, members of the Ghanaian diaspora, and representatives of the United States Government. Delivering the keynote address, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, paid tribute to Ghana’s founding leaders and the resilience of the Ghanaian people. His excellency, at a reception proclaimed, “our forebears fought colonial rule. Our generation must fight poverty, corruption, inequality and hopelessness. They demanded self-government. We must demand self-discipline.” “They sought political freedom. We must secure economic transformation. The next…

And that one decision may have quietly changed the entire trajectory of modern music. Jay-Z had just purchased Tidal for $50 million plus, betting that artist-exclusive releases would make it the dominant streaming platform, and he wanted Drake, the biggest artist at the time, as his crown jewel. Instead, Drake went the other direction and partnered with Apple Music, launching OVO Sound Radio, starring in commercials, and giving Views a global platform that reportedly hit 1 billion streams in a single week, a record at the time. That move didn’t just benefit Drake; it exposed the fatal flaw in Tidal’s…

To mark International Women’s Day, a group of distinguished Ladies gathered in the residence of Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E Victor Smith, to celebrate the achievements, resilience and ongoing journey of women worldwide. It was also to create and nurture a bond of sisterhood and friendship, to network and pledge support for each other. The wife of the Ambassador, Mrs. Adwoa Smith, hosted the women comprising the Deputy Head of Mission for the Embassy of Ghana, Jane Gasu Aheto; former US Ambassador to Ghana, Pamela Bridgewater; Ms. Karen Buress, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary of Commerce; ⁠Patricia…

Accra, Ghana — Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of Ghana, joined colleagues at the Presidency to commemorate International Women’s Day, urging stronger action to promote equity for women in the workplace and across society. The event was held under the theme “From Commitment to Action: Promoting Equity for Every Woman in the Workplace.” It provided an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while also reflecting on the continued efforts required to advance gender equality nationwide. In her remarks, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang extended warm wishes to women across the country and highlighted the historical contributions of women to Ghana’s social…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is already looking ahead to the next election. And he’s confident the pendulum will swing back. Speaking with optimism, Bawumia predicted that by 2028, Ghanaians will be calling on the NPP to return and “rescue” the nation. His comments reflect a belief that the current government will fail to meet expectations, paving the way for the opposition’s comeback. “I believe by 2028, Ghanaians will be calling for the NPP to come back and rescue them,” he stated. The remark is sure to rally party faithful while drawing predictable pushback from the ruling NDC.

A Ghanaian social media influencer known as Lopez is reportedly in legal trouble following a viral video where she made some serious claims about a Member of Parliament. The TikToker alleged in her now-controversial post that Vincent Ekow Assafuah, who serves as the MP for Old Tafo, was romantically involved with her. Her video quickly spread across social media platforms, sparking all sorts of reactions from netizens. But here’s where things get interesting, the MP isn’t taking these allegations lying down. According to sources close to the matter, Assafuah has firmly denied ever meeting or knowing Lopez personally. He’s apparently…

A woman who went on live television hoping to scam her way into public sympathy has been caught red-handed, and it all played out for everyone to see. Amina Issah appeared on Auntie Naa’s Oyerepa Afutuo program with a heartbreaking story. She claimed her husband had died in a car accident, leaving her a struggling single mother. According to her, she had saved GH¢10,000 to buy a fufu machine but entrusted the money to someone who vanished into thin air. She even showed a photo of a man she accused of stealing from her. The only problem? None of it…

Driver Hits Out at Muntaka Over Security Service Rejections. A young man who drives for a living has taken his frustration public after being shut out of all three state security services he applied to join. In a video now making the rounds online, the driver directly called out Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, expressing deep disappointment over what he sees as an unfair recruitment process. According to him, he applied to three different security agencies during the ongoing recruitment drive and was disqualified from every single one. No reasons given. No second chances. Just rejection after rejection. He didn’t…

Veteran sports journalist Gary Al-Smith has waded into the ongoing conversation about President John Mahama’s use of his brother Ibrahim Mahama’s private jet for official travel, and his message is straightforward: kindly step away from your brother’s private jet. Gary’s concern isn’t about the cost, it’s about the message. He acknowledges that Ibrahim Mahama may be offering the jet out of goodwill, but argues that in the court of public opinion, appearances carry weight. “Even if it’s completely free, the perception is damaging. We’ve fought too hard as a nation to allow this kind of family access to the presidency…

Days after the death of Iran’s longtime Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly fighting for his life. According to sources cited in international reports, the 56-year-old was seriously wounded in an airstrike and has lost at least one leg. He is also said to have sustained severe injuries to his stomach or liver. Some sources suggest he may be in a coma. It remains unclear whether the attack occurred on the same day his 86-year-old father died on February 28. What is known is that Mojtaba is currently unable to steer the country’s…