Category: News

  • Walt Wesley, former Kansas Jayhawk and first NBA player from Fort Myers, dies at 79

    Walt Wesley, former Kansas Jayhawk and first NBA player from Fort Myers, dies at 79

    Walt Wesley, a basketball icon hailing from Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on March 28th, 2024, at the age of 79 after battling Leukemia. He breathed his last at the Moffitt Cancer Center. Wesley left a great mark on the basketball world, starting with his stellar career as a standout center for the University of…

  • Cocobod Links Decreased Cocoa Bean Production to Adverse Weather Conditions

    Cocobod Links Decreased Cocoa Bean Production to Adverse Weather Conditions

    The Ghana Cocoa Board, commonly known as Cocobod, has recently spoken out concerning the decrease in cocoa bean production. The Public Affairs Manager of COCOBOD, Fiifi Boafo, pinpointed adverse weather conditions as a significant factor contributing to the decline in cocoa production. Mr.Boafo emphasized the crucial role of weather patterns in cocoa cultivation. He explained…

  • Methodist Church Seeks Audience with Akufo-Addo on Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Delay

    Methodist Church Seeks Audience with Akufo-Addo on Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Delay

    The Methodist Church of Ghana is taking proactive steps to address the delay in the signing of the Sexual Human Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021 by President Akufo-Addo. Led by Presiding Bishop Most Reverend Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, the church plans to meet directly with the President to discuss the matter. The standoff between…

  • Wiyaala Advocates Against Paying for Collaborations

    Wiyaala Advocates Against Paying for Collaborations

    Ghanaian Afro-pop singer and songwriter Wiyaala has expressed her unique perspective on the practice of artists paying for collaborations with fellow musicians. Dubbed the ‘African Lioness’, Wiyaala believes that musical collaborations should be driven by artistic appreciation rather than financial transactions. In an interview with 3Xtra’s Kwaku King, Wiyaala emphasized her stance that collaborations should…

  • Titanic’s Legendary Door Prop Sells for $718,750 at Auction

    Titanic’s Legendary Door Prop Sells for $718,750 at Auction

    The legendary door prop from the 1997 hit film “Titanic” has made waves at auction, selling for an impressive $718,750. This iconic piece of movie history stole the spotlight, outshining other Hollywood memorabilia in the bidding frenzy. The door, forever etched in cinematic lore for its pivotal role in the film’s climax, was just one…

  • I pay the market women in my dance videos – Official Starter reveals

    I pay the market women in my dance videos – Official Starter reveals

    Dancer and content creator, Official Starter, has revealed his practice of compensating market women who collaborate with him for his viral dance videos. Speaking at the Pulse Chat Session during the African Music Business Dialogue, Official Starter stressed the importance of paying these women for their time and efforts. Acknowledging that the market women are…

  • Yvonne Nelson slams Akufo-Addo over dumsor & 8 years of lies

    Yvonne Nelson slams Akufo-Addo over dumsor & 8 years of lies

    Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson expressed outrage after the Tema General Hospital experienced a power outage, leaving newborn babies vulnerable to sweltering heat. This incident highlights the ongoing struggle with intermittent power cuts, known as “Dumsor,” plaguing the country. In a social media post directed at President Nana Akufo-Addo, Nelson condemned the government’s handling of the…

  • Dr. Bawumia Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Fire Service Training School in Duayaw-Nkwanta

    Dr. Bawumia Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Fire Service Training School in Duayaw-Nkwanta

    Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially inaugurated the latest addition to Ghana’s firefighting infrastructure: a cutting-edge Fire Service Academy and Training School located in Duayaw-Nkwanta, within the Tano North District of the Ahafo Region. This inauguration marks the third such facility established under the leadership of the Akufo-Addo government, supplementing the existing Fire Service…

  • Elaborate Plot to Assassinate Renowned Rapper AKA Revealed in Court

    Elaborate Plot to Assassinate Renowned Rapper AKA Revealed in Court

    The plot to assassinate the renowned South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, famously known as AKA, was dramatically unveiled in court on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, shedding light on the tragic incident that rocked the entertainment world. Five individuals stood trial in the Durban magistrate’s court for a bail hearing concerning the murder, which captured global…

  • Ghanaian Filmmaker Ayebea ‘BZ’ Darko Earns AMVCA Nomination for “GH Queens”

    Ghanaian Filmmaker Ayebea ‘BZ’ Darko Earns AMVCA Nomination for “GH Queens”

    Ghanaian Filmmaker Ayebea ‘BZ’ Darko’s groundbreaking reality TV show, GH Queens, has garnered significant recognition with a nomination at the prestigious 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) in the Best Unscripted Series category. This historic nomination marks a significant achievement for Ghanaian television, as GH Queens becomes the first Ghanaian reality…