Author: Gloria Irabor

Alice Munro, a renowned Canadian short story writer, had three surviving children with her first husband, James Munro. Sheila, born in 1953, followed in her mother’s footsteps and wrote a memoir about their relationship. Jenny was born in 1957, and Andrea in 1966. Sadly, Alice also had a daughter, Catherine, who died shortly after birth…

Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, widely known as Rema, has stirred controversy by claiming it is disrespectful to say he’s not on the same level as Afrobeats legends Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, who are known as the “Big 3.” Rema recently faced backlash for a tweet where he declared the existence of a “Big 4,”…

Iconic Ghanaian Afro-Dancehall artist Stonebwoy headlined the second day of Germany’s biggest reggae and dancehall festival, Summerjam, over the weekend. His electrifying performance uplifted the festival’s atmosphere and brought back fond memories of last year’s event. Stonebwoy took the stage at around 4:30 p.m., starting with his 2023 single “OverLord,” a tribute to his reggae…

Veteran singer Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, took to social media recently to celebrate a special occasion: the 7th birthday of his twins, Nadia and Nathan. On his Instagram, he expressed heartfelt birthday wishes to what he called his “biggest double blessings ever,” showering them with love in a public display. In a message…

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a prominent French politician renowned for his leftist stance, was born on August 19, 1951, in Tangier, Morocco, where his French settler parents resided. His early years were spent in North Africa before relocating to France during his teenage years. Mélenchon pursued philosophy studies at the University of Franche-Comté in Besançon, where his…

Former President John Dramani Mahama recently voiced concern over the role of certain journalists in Ghana, accusing them of serving as “guard dogs” for the ruling government rather than upholding their traditional role as watchdogs. Speaking at Accra’s Kempinski Hotel, Mahama criticized these journalists for targeting government critics instead of holding those in power accountable.…

Former President John Dramani Mahama has clarified his intention to reduce the size of Ghana’s government, pledging to limit it to just sixty ministers if re-elected. Speaking to reporters at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Mahama clarified that this figure encompasses both ministers and their deputies. Mahama argued that an effective government does not necessitate…

Entertainment analyst Vida Adutwumwaa has strongly criticized Ebenezer Smith for perpetrating a massive deception, calling for legal consequences. Adutwumwaa emphasized the necessity of punishing Smith to deter future deceitful acts, asserting that letting him escape punishment could encourage others to follow suit. She condemned Smith’s actions as criminal and insisted on accountability to prevent similar…

Paramount Global, one of Hollywood’s oldest studios, has reached an agreement to merge with Skydance Media, an independent film company. The deal, valued at approximately $28 billion, involves Paramount’s non-executive chair Shari Redstone selling her family’s controlling stake in the company. This marks a significant transition for the Redstone family, whose late patriarch built a…

Anton Chekhov, renowned for his mastery of storytelling, articulated six timeless principles that continue to resonate with writers today. 1. Cut the fluff: Chekhov advised to trim unnecessary details, focusing sharply on the core narrative rather than digressing into extraneous topics. 2. Show don’t tell: Chekhov advocated for showing rather than telling, letting characters and…