Author: Barbara Quarshie

Veteran Ghanaian actress and TV personality Grace Omaboe, widely known as Maame Dokono, has firmly addressed rumors about her past relationship with the late former President Jerry John Rawlings. Speaking at an event held at Silverbird Cinemas in Accra on July 30, 2024, Maame Dokono categorically denied ever being involved romantically with President Rawlings. During…

James Taft “Jimmer” Fredette, born February 25, 1989, in Glens Falls, New York, has been passionate about basketball from a young age. Known for his relentless dedication, Fredette was an exceptional player in his backyard court from as early as age five. His family played a significant role in his development, with his father and…

Simone Biles and the U.S. women’s gymnastics team clinched gold in the team final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, completing a remarkable “redemption tour” after finishing second in the 2021 Tokyo Games. The U.S. team dominated the competition, finishing with a score of 171.296—nearly six points ahead of silver medalists Italy. Brazil secured the bronze,…

The management team of Big Brother Naija housemate Nelly Mbonu has addressed and refuted rumors that she is a stripper and pole dancer. In a statement posted to her Instagram page, her management firmly denied these accusations, emphasizing her true professional background. The statement read: “It has come to our attention that there is misinformation…

Veteran Nigerian singer Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly passed away at the age of 72. The beloved artist is said to have collapsed after performing at an event in Lagos on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024. The incident occurred at a birthday party where Onwenu had been performing on stage. After returning to her seat, she suddenly…

Popular Nigerian Afrobeat singer Anthony Victor, known as Victony, has addressed the recent criticism surrounding his debut album, Stubborn. The singer faced comments suggesting that the album’s commercial performance suffered due to a lack of “haters” to generate buzz through negative commentary. In response, Victony took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to dismiss the…

Ghanaian musician Sista Afia has addressed the viral video showing her exchanging a kiss with fellow musician and rapper Amerado. The duo became the center of attention after a video surfaced online capturing them sharing a brief kiss at the birthday celebration of Ghanaian businessman Sugar Kwame. In the video, Sista Afia appears to be…

Australian swimmer Lani Pallister has withdrawn from the 1500m freestyle heats at the 2024 Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19. The 22-year-old was considered a strong contender for a medal in the event but will now focus on her recovery. Pallister, who is making her Olympic debut in Paris, had previously withdrawn from the 400m…

Veteran sports commentator Bob Ballard has been dismissed from his role covering the Olympics after making a sexist remark about Australian female swimmers. During a broadcast of the 4x100m freestyle relay event in Paris, Ballard commented on the team’s post-race celebration, saying, “you know what women are like… hanging around, doing their make-up.” The comment…