Frank Ocean has captivated audiences since his debut with his tenderness, a gentle but unwavering voice in the often hyper-macho world of R&B and hip-hop. Nearly a year after he released his long-awaited second album, “Blonde,” Ocean has presented his ever-patient fans with a live vision of his music, one that creates a kind of … Read more
Ghana Football Association (GFA) has described as malicious, reports circulating on social media that the federation has failed to render proper accounts in an apparel deal with sports kit manufacturer, Puma. Atinka TV and Atinka FM reports last week regarding the Puma apparel contract with the GFA shocked the sporting fraternity with sports pundits and … Read more
Public servants in Uganda are facing a strict dress code after the government issued a circular warning them to “dress decently”. Female staff have been told not to show any cleavage, wear brightly coloured nails, braids or hair extensions, sleeveless or transparent blouses. Men must wear long-sleeved shirts, jackets and ties, while trousers should not … Read more
Nike reached an agreement to sell a limited number of items directly on Amazon, executives said Thursday, in a sign of the growing importance of the e-commerce platform. Nike executives described the venture as a “pilot” project to sell some shoes, apparel and accessories, confirming earlier press reports about a deal. Shares of Nike surged … Read more
Madina- based rap act Grey is set to drop his latest album come July 14. The album joins a list of A-list records for 2017. Grey Nana Antwi KariKari is a Ghanaian rap artist also known as the HIPLIFE general. His music is an artistic reflection of passion, energy and all the social and economic … Read more
play videoHe has been crowned by music lovers as the Hausa rap god in Ghana. Haywaya is blessed with many talents and holding the frontline for the new trend of indigenous rappers who are fusing English into the local dialect to make good music for the fans. He has been crowned by music lovers as … Read more
A study has found people with tattoos are more likely to have a “great sex life” but be inclined to cheat on their partners. Research conducted by dating website for married couples titled VictoriaMilan has discovered lovers who have body art are more likely to enjoy an affair or have a “great sex life”. The … Read more
It was supposed to calm nerves, relieve stress and improve concentration but a new anti-fidget toy spreading fast through US and European schools is whipping up anger among teachers on both sides of the Atlantic. Just months after the “fidget spinner” first whirled its way into the hands of antsy youngsters, some schools have already … Read more
Female teachers cannot wear miniskirts and trousers to class anymore according to a new directive by the GES. The new directive says male teachers should desist from jeans trousers and some type of t-shirts The Ghana Education Service has released a stringent set of new rules for teachers. The new rule made known in a … Read more
Rap has been called a universal language — but it can also be a tool to preserve languages at risk. In small communities around the world, indigenous people have been embracing rap as a means of communication, giving new lifeblood to their languages while reaching unexpected new audiences. The artists’ backgrounds and motivations are diverse … Read more
Toy-maker Hasbro said revenues in the first quarter increased 2%, prompting a surge in share value on Monday. The US firm, which owns brands such as Play-Doh and Disney Frozen, saw growth in the US and Canada, and in its entertainment and licensing division. The company cited strong demand for Monopoly, Nerf and Transformers products. … Read more
Adidas this Thursday aims to reveal top trainers in Accra who are always on a mission to reinvent and recreate routines to make themselves better. These are trainers who are always looking for new ways of thinking, training, motivating and are #NeverDone. According to the global sports brand, the relaunch training event will take place … Read more
The sports apparel and sneaker giant scored profits of $1.1 billion for the quarter ending February 28, up 20 percent from the year-ago period. Revenues came in at $8.43 billion, up five percent from the year-earlier period, but a bit below the $8.47 billion expected by analysts. Gross margins contracted by 140 basis, due in … Read more
Oge Okoye seems to be getting it really hot these days with her angry fans after the dog stealing scandal early this month. What might have aggravated her been trolled the more might be the fact that she had intentionally kept mute about the whole scandal. The light skin actress who have been moving on … Read more
Israel’s parliament will retain a contentious dress code banning short skirts, but will make its enforcement and sanctions against offenders gradual, a committee of MPs and parliamentary staff ruled. The decision on Tuesday came after staffers had demonstrated in December when colleagues who wore skirts deemed too short were barred from entering the building. The … Read more
Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan is among a group of more than 40 players deemed to have “unethical hair” under United Arab Emirates Football Association guidelines. The 31-year-old Ghanaian is on loan at Dubai-based Arabian Gulf League side Al Ahli from Shanghai SIPG. In 2012, Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah was told to cut his … Read more
Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan is among a group of more than 40 players deemed to have “unethical hair” under United Arab Emirates Football Association guidelines. The 31-year-old Ghanaian is on loan at Dubai-based Arabian Gulf League side Al Ahli from Shanghai SIPG. In 2012, Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah was told to cut his … Read more
Chinese designer Calvin Luo may be only 21, but his gender bending New York runway show and display of app-controlled LED technology drew a packed house in New York Monday. There were his n’ hers mix and match: sharply tailored jackets, pants and gauze mesh tops created for “young boys, young girls who have a … Read more
Black women serving in the United States Army are cheering revised regulations that permit hair locks, ending what critics said were years of scrutiny and confusing enforcement of rules about their appearance. The change surfaced last month in an Army directive that focused largely on grooming policy changes related to religious accommodations. Buried in the … Read more
Girls star Jemima Kirke and her husband Michael Mosberg have split, a source confirms to PEOPLE. After seven years of marriage, Kirke, 31, and Mosberg are going their separate ways. Kirke, who stars as Jessa Johansson on the HBO series, wed Mosberg, a former lawyer, in 2009 and share two children together: daughter Rafaella Israel … Read more