He recently held a listening session for his new album ‘Epistles of Mama‘ with executives of independent record label, VP Records. The imprint is noted for releasing and marketing music by artistes in the reggae, Dancehall and Soca music genres. It is one of the biggest music marketing companies with offices in New York, United Kingdom, … Read more
At the 2018 World Cup in Russia commencing in June, Africa will be represented by the five countries who topped their qualification groups after three rounds of competition — Nigeria (Group B), Egypt (Group E), Senegal (Group D), Tunisia (Group A) and Morocco (Group C). Of these, Senegal is currently the bookies’ favorite to finish … Read more
Africa cannot depend on others to finance education on the continent, when it has the wherewithal to do so, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said. He said Africa has the resources and capacity to finance access to quality education of its citizens, and also promote the interests of the continent. “If we make our … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Africa has the resources and capacity to finance access to quality education by its citizens, and to also promote the interests of the continent. “We cannot depend on other people to finance the education on our continent. I am saying that not to turn my back or to be … Read more
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) as part of its food safety tips to ensure public safety has provided 14 facts about Puffer Fish needed to be known by the public. This comes as a result of reported deaths due to the consumption of Puffer Fish in the Volta Region locally known as”Gedde”. The Authority’s … Read more
Video Assistant Referee – The next 2018 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) which will take place in Morocco will be having a new kind of technical assistant for a more explicit observation during matches. Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was first used at the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan. It was also in use at … Read more
LIXIL Group Corporation, a global leader in the housing and building industry, has endorsed a joint declaration with the World Toilet Organization, Saraya Co., Ltd., and the ANA BLUE WING Program on sanitation and hygiene. The declaration outlines their joint commitment to support the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6): … Read more
The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC Accra) has praised 17-year-old Ghanaian, Matthew Paa Kwesi Williams, for emerging winner of the just ended SDGs Student Photo Contest held in Japan, Tokyo. The 17-year-old, Matthew Paa Kwesi, an International Baccalaureate Diploma student of Morgan International Community School at Gomoa Manso in the Central Region, was adjudged one … Read more
National Friday Wear – Six days to dress like the white man and just one day to dress African is a total joke and is unacceptable to Chief of Akwamu Adumasa and husband of Gifty Anti, Nana Ansah Kwao IV. In a typical office in Ghana and most African countries, from Monday to Thursday, workers … Read more
Former President John Mahama, on Friday, said African leaders must be bold and take the destiny of the region into the hands of Africans. During his visit to Nigeria, Mr. Mahama spoke on “Challenges of Governance and Development in Africa,” at a lecture organized by the Department of State Service, for its Officers Course 10 participants, … Read more
Following the death of four who died after consuming a strange fish now identified as puffer fish, the Kpando Municipal Assembly has placed a ban on the sale of all forms of the fish. The Public Health Emergency Committee of the Kpando Assembly made the ban known via a statement. The committee said that the people … Read more
Hydroquinone is an active agent found in skin bleaching products. Scientists have conducted several studies which prove that the agent can cause skin cancer. It is found in many toning products which flood in an out of the markets. Hydroquinone is commonly used by people across the Caribbean, African and West African countries for skin … Read more
South Korea Monday began an official review of a controversial agreement with Japan over Second World War sex slaves, formally reopening an issue that still strains ties between the US allies. Mainstream historians say up to 200,000 women, mostly from Korea but also other parts of Asia including China, were forced to work in Japanese … Read more
Japan said Monday the United States had returned a sliver of land at a controversial US air base on the southern island of Okinawa which has sparked a lengthy and fierce dispute. Tokyo said the return of the land, which accounts for less than one percent of the 481-hectare (1,188-acre) Futenma base, would improve conditions … Read more
Sun Yang was a surprise absentee in the men’s 1500m freestyle heats on Saturday as the world-record holder again opted out at the world aquatic championships. A Chinese official told reporters the decision was taken to ‘protect his health’ as Sun has complained of tiredness. Despite his no-show, the 25-year-old Chinese giant trained on Saturday … Read more
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
North Korea has hailed as a success its latest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), describing it as a “stern warning” for the US. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said the test proved that the entire US was within striking range, state media reported. The launch came three weeks after North Korea’s first ICBM … Read more
Sri Lanka has signed a $1.1bn (£837m) deal with China for the control and development of the southern deep-sea port of Hambantota. The deal had been delayed by several months over concerns that the port could be used by the Chinese military. The government has given assurances that China will run only commercial operations from … Read more
A request to block Toshiba from raising much-needed cash by selling a flash memory venture was taken off the table on Friday in a California court. Toshiba and Western Digital agreed to an order recommended by a state court judge who asked the companies to collaborate on an agreement instead of dueling over an injunction … Read more
Wildcard and world number 147 Wang Yafan was the pick of three Chinese players to storm into the semi-finals of their home WTA Jiangxi Open on Friday. She is joined in Saturday’s last four in steamy Nanchang, southeast China, by fellow Chinese Peng Shuai and Han Xinyun, and Japan’s Nao Hibino. It means at least … Read more