Trump-Era ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Presages Totalitarian Future

Decades after the release of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Margaret Atwood’s dystopian sci-fi fable and foundational feminist text arrives on television — with critics noting its enduring resonance in Donald Trump’s America. The first three episodes are released by streaming platform Hulu on Wednesday, with excitement piqued among the landmark novel’s fans by a marketing campaign … Read more

Don’t Judge DKB With One Bad Night

Veteran satirist and TV host, Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM) is pleading with Ghanaians not to judge comedian DKB harshly. Born Derrick Kobena Bonney, DKB became the talk of town after former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings walked out during his performance at the Easter Comedy show which took place at the Accra International Conference Center. … Read more

Lethargic Firefighters Hostile To Advice, Led To More Losses

A management member of Groupe Nduom has criticized firefighters for their lethargic attitude in batting an inferno that consumed commercial properties belonging to politician and businessman Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom. Kofi Asamoah Siaw told Joy FM’s Super Morning Show Monday, the firefighters appeared oblivious to suggestions from managers of the facilities on how to effectively … Read more

Man Lucky To Escape Croc Clutches In Australia

A man who accidently snorkeled headfirst into a crocodile in northern Australia escaped with minor injuries as wildlife officers Monday worked to track down the reptile. The croc, measuring up to two metres (6.5 feet), “reacted defensively” when the swimmer “inadvertently” swum into it on Sunday near popular Lizard Island in Queensland state. “The man … Read more

People Who Bleach Have Mental Issues

Nikki Boamponsem, the CEO of skin care company, Second Image. described women who have an urge to change their skin colour, and hence bleach, as mentally disabled. Get more news about current issues in Ghana here Speaking at a seminar organised as part of the African Makeup and Beauty Fair in Accra, Mrs Nikki cautioned … Read more

I Will Do Galamsey In My Church If I’m Told There’s Gold – Prophet One

Leader of the Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre, Prophet Dr. Ebenezer Adarkwa Yiadom is opposed to government’s decision to ban illegal mining popularly known as galamsey. In his view, galamsey is the source of livelihood for the miners and given the high unemployment rate in the country, it is the only job they depend on at … Read more

Australian Girl, 8, Escaped A Sinking Car But Family Drowned

A girl of eight who survived when the car she was in sank in Australia, killing three family members, has described her desperate struggle to raise the alarm. Chloe Kabealo said she had unbuckled her seatbelt and tried to “go up for air”, then “just kept floating up out”. She said of her lost family … Read more

Angel Obinim Heals Paralyzed Gay

play videoThe young man could not stand on his feet until he was touched by Angel Obinim. Founder and leader of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim also known as Angel Obinim has healed a young gay who was seriously sick and paralyzed. Due to his involvement in gay sex, the man was … Read more

Inter Allies Coach Wilson Asare Bemoans Side’s Profligacy In Liberty Defeat

Inter Allies deputy coach Wilson Asare has lamented on his side’s poor finishing in their MTN FA Cup round of 64 loss to Liberty Professionals on Saturday. The La-based side were impressive for the large part of the game but failed to bury the numerous chances that came their way before going on to lose … Read more

Fire Guts Nduom’s Coconut Grove Hotel

play videoThe cause of fire is not immediately known. Fire has gutted Dr Papa Kwasi Nduom’s Coconut Groove Hotel at Kanda in Accra. Fire fighters are currently at the scene to douse the inferno which started early Saturday evening. The cause of fire is not immediately known. Join GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of … Read more

We Will Not Disband Our Party’s Vigilante Groups

The Acting General Secretary, of the governing New Patriotic Party, John Boadu, has emphasized his party’s commitment to keeping its vigilante group. Some alleged pro NPP vigilante groups have gone on rampage taking over state property, attacking a law court and some government appointees since the party assumed the reins of government. There have been … Read more

Gambia’s Race To Save Its ‘Roots’ On Kunta Kinte Island

As the rebel slave who defied his captors, Kunta Kinte immortalised in print and on screen in ‘Roots’, put The Gambia on the map for historical tourism. But the island where he and tens of thousands of west African slaves faced the horrors of being chained, branded and separated before leaving their homeland forever, is … Read more

Politicization of Security Agencies Brewing Vigilantism

The overly politicization of the country’s security agencies is to blame for the upsurge in vigilantism in the country according to the General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana Reverend Dr. Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong. He observes that most of them for fear of being victimized always kowtow to the whims and caprices of the politicians … Read more

Musician Chase Is Back With A Bang; Here’s Why

Musician Chase has been missing on the entertainment scene for a while now; it’s being like 2 years now and no new song from him. His fans have been asking where Chase is, what’s wrong with him and more. Well, the lonely hitmaker is back. Yes, Chase Fianko Bossman is back with a bang. He’s … Read more

Gambia’s Race To Save Its ‘Roots’ On Kunta Kinteh Island

As the rebel slave who defied his captors, Kunta Kinte, immortalised in print and on screen in “Roots”, put The Gambia on the map for historical tourism. But the island where he and tens of thousands of west African slaves faced the horrors of being chained, branded and separated before leaving their homeland forever, is … Read more

Nkonya and Alavanyo Renewed Clashes and Killings: Offenders Would Be Prosecuted

The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Letsa has described as unfortunate the renewed clashes between the Nkonyas and Alavanyos yesterday [Wednesday]. Two people are dead and several others injured following renewed clashes between Nkonyas and their age-old rivals, the Alavanyos. Commenting on the incident on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm, the regional minister said, ‘’it was so … Read more

DKB Is A Boring Comedian – Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings

Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, gave a damning verdict on Ghana’s King of Comedy, DKB, when she said his jokes were boring. On a day that DKB was the lead act on a stage shared at different times by other budding comedians, Nana Konadu stormed out of the Accra International Conference Centre unexcited and … Read more

DKB Is A Boring Comedian – Nana Konadu

Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, gave a damning verdict on Ghana’s King of Comedy, DKB, when she said his jokes were boring. On a day that DKB was the lead act on a stage shared at different times by other budding comedians, Nana Konadu stormed out of the Accra International Conference Centre unexcited … Read more

DKB Is A Boring Comedian – Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings

Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, gave a damning verdict on Ghana’s King of Comedy, DKB, when she said his jokes were boring. On a day that DKB was the lead act on a stage shared at different times by other budding comedians, Nana Konadu stormed out of the Accra International Conference Centre unexcited … Read more

South Africa Court Drops Case Against Penguin Thieves

A court in South Africa Wednesday dropped the case against two students who freed a penguin from a marine park and released it into the sea as protest against animal captivity. Adrian Donian, 22, and Emile du Plessis, 24, were arrested in September 2016, after they broke into Bayworld oceanarium in Port Elizabeth and snatched … Read more