Author: Barbara Quarshie
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Emerging Artist Boyposy Accuses Carter Efe of Failing to Promote Song Despite N3 Million Payment
Boyposy, a rising artist, has taken to social media to call out Carter Efe for allegedly failing to promote his song after receiving a payment of N3 million. In a video posted on his page, Boyposy shared screenshots of his chat with Carter Efe, detailing their agreement and subsequent disappointment. According to Boyposy, he initially…
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Otumfuo Scheduled to Deliver Lecture on Ashanti Culture in the UK
Ghana’s Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is scheduled to deliver a public lecture on Ashanti Culture at the British Museum in London, United Kingdom (UK) in July 2024. The event, a collaboration in international cultures, highlights mutual technical and business development and signifies Otumfuo’s first international speaking engagement of the year. The lecture will provide…
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Lagos monarch Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka dies after Eid prayers
Tragedy struck during the Ed-el Fitri celebration on April 11, 2024, as Lagos monarch Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, The Osolo of Isolo, Adeola Olushi III, passed away shortly after observing the Eid prayers. Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka was widely recognized as one of the most influential monarchs in Lagos. Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA),…
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Ramadan Festivities: One Dead, Another Severely Injured as Motor Rider Demonstrates Skills in Kasoa
Tragedy struck during Ramadan festivities in Kasoa, Central Region, as a man in his late 20s lost his life and another suffered severe injuries in a motorbike accident. The incident occurred when the riders were displaying their skills, leading to a collision with a car. Superintendent Hannah Agyei, the Central East Regional MTTD Commander, disclosed…
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Former Digby area MLA and cabinet minister Gordon Balser dead at 70
Former Nova Scotia MLA, cabinet minister, and esteemed educator Gordon Balser has passed away at the age of 70, as confirmed by Premier Tim Houston. In a statement released on Thursday, April 11, 2024, Houston conveyed the news of Balser’s recent passing on the same day. Balser, who was elected to represent Digby-Annapolis in 1998,…
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K-Pop Singer Park Boram Found Dead at 30
K-pop singer Park Boram, known for her powerful vocals and impactful presence in the music industry, was found dead on Tuesday, April 11, 2024, according to a confirmation from her record label in Korea. She was 30 years old. Park’s agency, Xanadu Entertainment, announced the sudden passing of the singer-songwriter-actor on Friday, April 12 in…
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Hawaiian-born Japanese sumo legend Taro Akebono dies at 54
Hawaii-born sumo wrestling legend Akebono Taro, who made history as the first foreign-born wrestler to achieve the prestigious title of yokozuna, has passed away at the age of 54. Akebono, born Chad George Ha’aheo Rowan, died in April, 2024, due to heart failure while under hospital care in the Tokyo area, his family confirmed in…
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Mawuena Trebarh: First female CEO of GIPC Passes away at 52
Mawuena Trebarh, the trailblazing first female CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has passed away at the age of 52 after a brief illness. The sister of the late BBC Broadcaster, Komla Dumor, left this world on Thursday, April 11, 2024, just a day shy of her 53rd birthday. Trebarh leaves behind her…
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Ted Wilson, former Salt Lake City mayor, dies at 84
Former Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the age of 84 due to congestive heart failure and Parkinson’s disease, as announced by his family. Described as an eternal optimist who deeply loved people, Wilson’s legacy extends beyond his tenure as mayor. “As the eternal optimist, he loved…
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Who was O.J. Simpson? All you need to know about his life and cause of death
Orenthal James Simpson, widely known as O.J. Simpson, was a prominent American football player, actor, and broadcaster. Early Life of O.J. Simpson Orenthal James Simpson, famously known as O.J. Simpson, was born in 1947 and raised in San Francisco, California. He was the son of Eunice and Jimmy Lee Simpson. His father, Jimmy, worked for…
