play videoM.anifest performing at the launch of Ama Ata Aidoo Centre for Creative Writing Ghanaian Rapper Kwame Ametepe Tsikata popularly called ‘M.anifest’ says his popular ‘No Where Cool’ album was inspired by renowned by writer Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo. Performing for the first time to Ama Ata Aidoo at the launch of Ama Ata Aidoo … Read more
Ama Ata Aidoo, one of Ghana’s extraordinaire writer’s has queried the Ghana Education Service and its ministry on the ban of the use black pens throughout the education system. The “Anowa” famed writer said the ban is an unnecessarily monstrous damper on creative writing. “I would like us to look at the ban on the … Read more
The African University College for Communication, AUCC, has named its new Creative Writing Centre after prominent Ghanaian writer, Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo. The Ama Ata Aidoo Centre for creative writing which will be opened on Thursday, March 16, 2017, is one of the six (6) learning centers of the school which will be dedicated to … Read more
The African University College for Communication, AUCC, has named its new Creative Writing Centre after prominent Ghanaian writer, Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo. The Ama Centre for creative writing which will be opened on Thursday, March 16, 2017, is one of the six (6) learning centers of the school which will be dedicated to training creative writers. … Read more
It is a tale as old as time (or one dating back to the 1990s, at least): Disney dusts off an animated classic, adds bells, whistles and real people, and everyone makes a fortune. Since Jason Scott Lee annoyed purists as a grown-up Mowgli in “Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book” (1994), the company has churned … Read more
The release of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has been postponed in Malaysia. The Emma Watson film was due to open on Thursday but has been put on hold due to an “internal review”. No specific reason has been given for the decision. “The movie release date has been postponed and we are reviewing its … Read more
Five of Africa’s top independent filmmakers participated in a discussion panel at the 2017 Rapid Lion South African International Film Festival, sharing their thoughts on the state of African cinema and its future. The RapidLion South African International Film Festival is showcasing the best films and filmmakers of Africa and its diaspora, and BRICS (Brazil, … Read more
Alleged homewrecker, Rosaline Meurer, has urged her fans to forget about all the drama that followed the direct accusation by actress, Tonto Dikeh that she was sleeping with her husband, Olakunle Churchill. Tonto shocked Nigerians when she spilled the beans dramatically earlier this week, alleging that her husband took delight in beating her mercilessly. She … Read more
Reports reaching DAILY GUIDE as at press last night indicated that New Patriotic Party (NPP) firebrand, Hopeson Adorye, had lost his wife, Margaret Kumah. She reportedly died of cancer in Dusseldorf, Germany. A heartbroken Adorye took to Facebook to mourn the death of his dear wife. “Why me at this time? R. I.P, my dearest,” … Read more
A 33-year-old mother, Esi Tawia has met her untimely death after drinking palm nut soup she prepared for the whole family at Assin Dansame in the Assin-North district of the Central Region. The mother of three was found unconsciously after taking the evening meal. The husband of the deceased Mr. Kofi Dadzie told Adom News’ … Read more
A Benin-based housewife Tricia Oterneghoro has bathed her 13-year old daughter, Joyce Emmanuel, with hot soup for allegedly sleeping in a neighbour’s room. The incident occurred at 9, James Watt Street, New Benin area, in Benin. The soup burnt the girl’s chest. According to a report monitored on a local television station, residents in the … Read more
A jury in Warsaw on Monday named South African writer and anti-apartheid activist Breyten Breytenbach as the recipient of the 2017 Zbigniew Herbert International Literary Award, named after the anti-communist Polish poet and philosopher. “I’m pleased that this year the jury has chosen a poet who combines great talent with the attitude of an uncompromising … Read more
Actress Emma Watson poses at the premiere of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in Los Angeles British actress Emma Watson hit back at critics who said she betrayed her feminist ideals by posing for a revealing picture in Vanity Fair magazine where parts of her breasts were exposed. Watson, the “Harry Potter” movie series co-star and … Read more
Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr has likened some aspects of the maiden budget of the Nana-Addo administration to a Kweku Ananse story. Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta presented the 2017 budget in parliament on Thursday. Contents of the budgets were welcomed with ecstasy for those it favoured and scepticism among the … Read more
Russian officials are coming under pressure to check if Disney’s new film Beauty and the Beast breaches the country’s law against “gay propaganda”. One MP described it as “shameless propaganda of sin” and Culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky said action would be taken after the checks. The live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast features Disney’s … Read more
The live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast will feature Disney’s first ever gay character and love scene. US actor Josh Gad plays LeFou, a sidekick of the film’s main antagonist Gaston. LeFou tries to come to terms with feelings for Gaston that swing between lust and admiration, as a side-plot to the main story. … Read more
The live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast will feature Disney’s first ever gay character and love scene. US actor Josh Gad plays LeFou, a sidekick of the film’s main antagonist Gaston. LeFou tries to come to terms with feelings for Gaston that swing between lust and admiration, as a side-plot to the main story. … Read more
The National Lottery Authority (NLA), is optimistic of becoming the most preferred Lottery Operating Institution in Africa by 2018. The Director General of the Authority, Brigadier General Martin K. G Ahiaglo (RTD) who made this revelation said, to achieve this vision, the authority has put in place measures – including employing modern technology that would … Read more
Jumia Travel had an interview with Amarachi, a Systems Engineer who runs Chapter One travel blog. She shared her travel experiences and advice for travellers. Kindly tell us a little about yourself and what you do? Hi, my name is Amarachi. I’m a systems engineer who loves to travel. When I’m not at work, I … Read more
Jordan Peele’s socially conscious horror film “Get Out” scared off last week’s holdovers, beating expectations to grab the top spot at North American box offices on its debut weekend, an industry group projected on Sunday. Peele’s feature directorial debut — the actor is half of the comedy duo “Kay and Peele” — follows a young … Read more