Author: Barbara Quarshie

Belgian soprano Jodie Devos passed away on June 16, 2024, in Paris, surrounded by family and friends. She was 35 years old. Devos succumbed to breast cancer, which had recently forced her to cancel several engagements. Devos was a celebrated figure in the world of classical music. In 2015, she was named Young Artist of…

The Nollywood entertainment industry is in mourning following the loss of veteran actress Stella Ikwuegbu, who passed away in June 2024. The news was announced by movie producer Stanley Ontop on his official Instagram page. Stanley Ontop revealed that Stella Ikwuegbu died after a prolonged battle with leg cancer. He expressed his sorrow over her…

James Kent, a renowned chef and successful Manhattan restaurateur, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2024, at the age of 45. His death was announced by Saga Hospitality Group, the holding company for his two restaurants, Crown Shy and Saga, and his cocktail bar, Overstory, all located in the same building in the Financial District…

Former Everton footballer Frank D’Arcy passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 77. Everton Football Club paid tribute to their tough-tackling defender, who was also a lifelong supporter of the club, on social media. The club’s statement read: “Everyone at Everton Football Club is deeply saddened at the passing of our title-winning…

Former Major League Baseball infielder, coach, and instructor Mike Brumley died in a car crash on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the age of 61. The accident occurred in Mississippi, according to reports. Brumley played for six teams from 1987 to 1995 and most recently served as a minor league coach and instructor for the…

Activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who played a pivotal role in bringing attention to the case of the missing Ghanaian woman in Nigeria, has voiced serious concerns about his safety following threats reportedly issued against him by the police. In a troubling development, a message circulated within police circles advised officers to handle Gwamnishu with utmost caution,…

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has responded boldly to Freddie Blay’s threat of legal action, asserting he will not retract his statements regarding allegations of state capture involving Blay’s family. In a social media post on Sunday, June 16, Ablakwa maintained his stance and dared Blay to proceed with legal action…

King Paluta, the New Artiste of the Year, has dismissed critics who questioned his decision to accept an invitation from Vice President Bawumia, labeling them as “empty heads.” During Vice President Bawumia’s recent three-day tour of the Ashanti Region, King Paluta joined the campaign, performing his popular song “Aseda,” which has become a favorite of…

Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice-Presidential candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been honored by the Chiefs and people of Sankana in the Upper West Region. The recognition is in appreciation of her significant contributions to the community through scholarly work that has unearthed and preserved the history, culture, and traditions of the…

Freddie Blay, former National Chairman of the NPP and current GNPC Board Chair, has issued a stern ultimatum demanding a retraction from MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, journalist Johnnie Hughes, and TV3 management over allegations implicating his family in illegal property acquisition at Labadi Beach Front. Blay’s ultimatum follows claims made by Ablakwa suggesting state capture…