The Dead speaks not. The Dead sees not and the Dead hears not. When we literally smell something up in the air, we get the sense that something’s cooking. When we hear ‘Fontonfrom’ drums throbbing louder, the trumpets blaring and the deafening sounds of the gong-gong amid wailings and dirges we have the idea that … Read more
The burial service for the late Queen-mother of the Ashanti Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, has been held in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital. Various groups have paid tribute to the late queen-mother who died in November 2016, aged 111. She has been lying in state over the last three days, and is expected to … Read more
ECOWAS is preparing for a combat action following President Yahaya Jammeh’s refusal to hand over power to Adama Barrow. The instability in the Gambia continues to divide opinion over whether to use diplomacy to lure him out of power or subject him to brute force. Founder of the Jesus Generation Ministries, Rt Rev Dr. Nana … Read more
Former President Jerry John Rawlings today [Thursday] joined thousands of mourners in Asanteman to pay their last respects to the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. He is among the many dignitaries who were expected at the burial rites of the late Asantehemaa. Clad in Red – a traditional mourning attire at the … Read more
Traders willing to comply with directive from Manhyia for commercial activities to be halted Traders and residents in the Ashanti regional capital of Kumasi have said they will ensure full compliance with a directive from Manhyia for commercial activities to be halted today, Thursday, 19 January, for the burial of the late Asantehemaa Afia Kobi … Read more
Schools in Kumasi have been directed to close for Asantehemaa’s burial rites The Ghana Education Service in the Ashanti Region has directed that all schools be closed today, Thursday, 19 January, for the final funeral and burial rites of Asantehemaa Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. According to strict orders of Manhyia, no one is to … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday went to Manhyia to mourn with the chiefs and people of the Ashanti Kingdom on the demise of their queen mother, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. Former Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday went to Manhyia to mourn with the chiefs and people of the Ashanti Kingdom on the demise of their queen mother, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. Former Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron … Read more
As it is now, The Gambia is under emergency rule as declared by its president of 22 years, Yahya Jammeh. The emergency rule has become necessary in the estimation of Jammeh, following his decision to challenge the outcome of the country’s December 1, 2016 election in which Adama Barrow was declared winner. The impasse has … Read more
Like so many other Ghanaians, Kumawood Stars mourn Asantehemaa when they visited The Manhyia Palace on Tuesday… Popular comic actor Kwadwo Nkansah ‘Liwin’, together with other Kumawood stars were at the Manhyia Palace on Tuesday, January 17, t0 join a host of other mourners to pay their last respects to the late Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa … Read more
Today marks the third anniversary of Komla Dumor’s death. The BBC TV presenter died suddenly at his home in London at the age of 41, exactly three years ago today. The BBC reported at the time that Dumor suffered a heart attack. The Ghanaian broadcaster was a presenter for BBC World News and its Focus … Read more
Some Kumawood stars, including popular actor, Kwadwo Nkansah also known as Liwin, have joined Asanteman to mourn the loss of the late Asantehemaa, Afia Kobi Ampem II. The Asante kingdom is performing the burial rites of the late Asantehemaa this week. The public has been given the opportunity to file past the body of the queen … Read more
Some Kumawood stars, including popular actress, Nana Ama Mcbrown, have joined Asanteman to mourn the loss of the late Asantehemaa, Afia Kobi Ampem II. The Asante kingdom is performing the burial rites of the late Asantehemaa this week. The public has been given the opportunity to file past the body of the queen mother which … Read more
As the late Asantehemaa funeral rites is ongoing at the Manhyia Palace, President Akufo-Addo and other dignitaries joined Otumfuo to mourn his late mother The Asahanti Kingdom is currently abuzz with series of funeral activities for the burial of the Queen Mother of the Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II who died in November, 2016 … Read more
As the late Asantehemaa funeral rites is ongoing at the Manhyia Palace, President Akufo-Addo and other dignitaries joined Otumfuo to mourn his late mother The Asahanti Kingdom is currently abuzz with series of funeral activities for the burial of the Queen Mother of the Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II who died in November, 2016 … Read more
Some Kumawood stars, including popular actor, Kwadwo Nkansah also known as Liwin, have joined Asanteman to mourn the loss of the late Asantehemaa, Afia Kobi Ampem II. The Asante kingdom is performing the burial rites of the late Asantehemaa this week. The public has been given the opportunity to file past the body of the queen … Read more
Some Kumawood stars, including popular actor Lil Win, have joined Asanteman to mourn the loss of the late Asantehemaa, Afia Kobi Ampem II. The Asante kingdom is performing the burial rites of the late Asantehemaa this week. The public has been given the opportunity to file past the body of the queen mother which has … Read more
Ghanaians from all walks of life have thronged the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region to pay their last respects to the late Queen-mother of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. The public have been given the opportunity to file past the body of the queen mother which has been … Read more
Several Ghanaians from all walks of life have thronged the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region to pay their last respects to the late Queen mother of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. The public have been given the opportunity to file past the body of the queen mother which … Read more
Former Presidents John Mahama and Jerry John Rawlings will Tuesday join dignitaries at the Manhyia Palace to mark the funeral rites for the late Ashanti queen, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. Members of the National House of Chiefs are also expected to be at the palace today to take part in the late Asantehemaa’s … Read more