Author: Baiden Gideon

Joe Hand Sr., a boxing promoter and pioneer of the pay-per-view industry, has died at the age of 87 following a battle with COVID-19. The news of his death was confirmed by his son on August 1.  Hand, whose career spanned more than five decades, is celebrated for his contributions to the sports programming industry.…

Joe Hand Sr., a pioneering figure in the world of boxing and sports promotion, died on August 1, 2024, at the age of 87. His substantial impact on the industry, coupled with his entrepreneurial success, suggests that his net worth was likely in the millions at the time of his death. While exact figures are…

Waraire Boswell, the acclaimed fashion designer known for his impeccable custom suits and influential designs, has tragically passed away at the age of 48. Although the exact cause of his death has not been disclosed, a statement on his Instagram page revealed that Boswell was battling a “private battle.” The statement from Boswell’s family began,…

Ghanaian dancehall musician Stonebwoy recently graduated from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) on Friday, 26 July 2024.  Following his graduation, videos of Stonebwoy participating in class activities surfaced on social media. A video, shared by blogger Zionfelix on Instagram, showed Stonebwoy actively engaged in classroom discussions, reading to the class and…

Vybz Kartel, the Jamaican dancehall artist, has been embroiled in a legal saga that has drawn significant media attention. His incarceration stems from a 2014 conviction for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, which has been a focal point of controversy and debate regarding the Jamaican justice system. Reasons Behind Incarceration In 2014, Vybz Kartel,…

Ghanaian teenager Fatawu Ganiwu has been handed a trial opportunity by Premier League giants Chelsea FC. The defensive midfielder, highly regarded on the local scene, was a standout performer for Ghana’s U-16 team during their European tour last year. His exceptional talent caught the eye of scouts, leading to his invitation to train with Chelsea’s…

Big Brother Naija’s Neo Akpofure and Beauty Tukura have set the rumor mill abuzz by unfollowing each other on Instagram, leading to speculation about the status of their relationship. The couple, who have been under public scrutiny for some time, recently faced rumors of a potential breakup. Neo’s interactions with other contestants during the ongoing…

Peter Obi has shared his experience of the final moments with legendary Nigerian singer Onyeka Onwenu, who passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2024, at the age of 72, after collapsing at a private birthday party in Lagos, Nigeria. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Obi detailed the events leading up to Onwenu’s sudden…

Rapper Erigga has taken to social media to suggest that Nigerian music duo P-Square should have released their hit track “E No Easy” in the current economic climate, rather than back in 2009 when it originally dropped. In a tweet posted on July 31, Erigga remarked on the relevance of the song’s message amidst the…

Shannon Miller is a celebrated American former artistic gymnast, renowned for her extraordinary achievements in the sport.  Miller is widely recognized as the second most decorated gymnast in U.S. history, having won a total of seven Olympic medals, including two golds at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics as part of the “Magnificent Seven” team, which secured the first-ever…