Ghana

Blakk Rasta set to headline Liberian 164th Independence Day concert

By Peterking Quaye – Ghana’s sensational reggae artiste ,who has achieved world popularity, is set to storm Africa’s oldest independent nation to celebrate the country’s 164th Independence Day come July 26.   Liberian President, Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf who is in her last term in office and expected to go to the poll in October is poised according to inside source from the Liberia’s capital to make the celebration grand . She according to the artiste has invited the reggae maestro, Abubakar Ahmed popularly known as Blakk Rasta to headline a mega Independence Day concert in Monrovia. The concert will... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Thursday, May 12th 2011 | Read Comments

Ivory Coast: Was Houphouet-Boigny a Ghanaian?

  It has officially been established the first Ivorian President, Felix Houphouet-Boigny, who ruled Ivory Coast from independence was a royal of Nsuta in the Sekyere Central District of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Some Ivorian refugees fleeing the political conflict, who claim to be descendants of Houphouet-Boigny have been tracing their roots to the town about 45 kilometers from Ghana’s second capital, Kumasi. Paramount Chief of Nsuta,a traditional ruler, Nana Adu-Agyei Bonsafo III confirmed the late Ivorian leader, his mother and other relatives migrated, on a date he (the chief) cannot readily remember, to Sakassou in the Vallee Bandama... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Thursday, May 12th 2011 | Read Comments

Ghana: Ivorian refugees appeal to President Mills to mediate to bring lasting peace in Ivory Coast

By Ohemeng Tawiah, Nhyira Fm/Kumasi-Ghana – Ivorian refugees at Nsuta-Beposo in the Sekyere Central of the Ashanti Region in Ghana are appealing to President Mills to help restore lasting peace in their country. The refugees claim to be descendants of former Ivorian leader Houphouet-Boigny, believed to have migrated from Nsuta in the Ashanti region of Ghana. The say having shown neutrality in the post-election conflict, the Ghanaian President is well placed to help bring down tension between supporters of newly-installed President Alassane Ouatarra and ousted Laurent Gbagbo. The arrest of Mr. Gbagbo and swearing in of Alassane Quattara has been... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Tuesday, May 10th 2011 | Read Comments

Ghana: UG students blame media and police over Amina saga

Some students of the University of Ghana are accusing the media for blowing the infamous Amina ‘fingering’ saga out of proportion. They are also angry with university authorities as well as the police for the timing of the investigation and prosecution of the alleged culprits. Nine students alleged to have sexually molested a suspected phone and laptop thief- Amina Haruna were granted bail by a court in Accra on Friday to enable them write their exams which is to begin on Saturday. But some students believe the action will take a heavy psychological toll on the students and could affect... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Sunday, May 8th 2011 | Read Comments

Ghana: Meet Ghana’s Rep at Big Brother Africa – Amplified 2011

By Peterking Quaye – Confidence has got one asset that will certainly do wonders for her and that is none other than her boobs which are like bouncing castles placed on her chest. Ghana has presented Haugen Confidence aged 37 and apparently the oldest in the house and she is the Chief Executive Officer of a Multimedia company and owns Aphrodisiac Night Club. [nggallery id=13] With her out-dooring into the house yesterday the C.E.O of the biggest night club in Ghana, Aphrodisiac night club Confidence Heugen, is Ghana’s representative for this year’s Big Brother Africa season 6 but…  The naturally ever smiling... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Monday, May 2nd 2011 | Read Comments