The bizarre wording of a certain song among the people of Eastern Nigeria enquires: “would a man ever refuse breastfeeding?” And it choruses the answer “No”. The singer goes on to explain: if a man finishes with sucking his mother’s breast, he goes on to suck his girl friend’s breast. And when he is done … Read more
Ghanaian-American Fashion Designer Mimi Plange says dressing Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States of America for her appearance on a major talk show confirmed her “belief that anything is possible.” In 2012, Mrs. Obama wore a Mimi Plange dress when she appeared on The View as a special guest. Plange, who was born … Read more
Ghanaian-American Fashion Designer Mimi Plange says dressing Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States of America for her appearance on a major talk show confirmed her “belief that anything is possible.” In 2012, Mrs. Obama wore a Mimi Plange dress when she appeared on The View as a special guest. Plange, who was born … Read more
General overseer of the Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams was in attendance at the inauguration ceremony of United States of America President, Donald Trump. Donald Trump was elected as president of America, having defeated Democrat candidate, Hilary Clinton in last year’s elections. Trump’s inauguration ceremony took place on Friday, as he was finally sworn-in … Read more
President Donald Trump just delivered a searing inaugural address, attacking Washington and promising a new hope for Americans who want to dream big. A transcript of Trump’s first speech as president follows. “Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans and people of the world, thank you. We, the citizens … Read more
Martin Luther King’s daughter said on Monday that “God can triumph over Trump,” but the slain civil rights leader’s son struck a conciliatory tone after meeting with the president-elect on the U. S. holiday that honors their father. The comments by the children of King, who championed racial justice until he was assassinated in 1968 … Read more
Sasha and Malia were 7 and 10 respectively when they first entered the White House A look back at the lives of Malia and Sasha Obama, during their time as the US ‘First Daughters’. Join GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of breaking news in Ghana. GhanaStar.com is your source for all Ghana News. Get … Read more
Barack Obama made time during his final days as president to attend his longtime staffer’s wedding and serve as a groomsman. Marvin Nicholson, the White House trip director and the president’s personal aide, married the love of his life on Saturday, hours after the star-studded farewell bash thrown for Mr Obama ended. Barack Obama arrived … Read more
President Barack Obama has called on Americans to defend their democracy in his farewell speech in Chicago. “By almost every measure, America is a better, stronger place” than it was eight years ago when he took office, he told thousands of supporters. But he warned “democracy is threatened whenever we take it for granted”. He … Read more
President Barack Obama has called on Americans to defend their democracy in his farewell speech in Chicago. “By almost every measure, America is a better, stronger place” than it was eight years ago when he took office, he told thousands of supporters. But he warned “democracy is threatened whenever we take it for granted”. He … Read more
President Barack Obama has called on Americans to defend their democracy in his farewell speech in Chicago. “By almost every measure, America is a better, stronger place” than it was eight years ago when he took office, he told thousands of supporters. But he warned “democracy is threatened whenever we take it for granted”. He … Read more
President Barack Obama has called on Americans to defend their democracy in his farewell speech in Chicago. “By almost every measure, America is a better, stronger place” than it was eight years ago when he took office, he told thousands of supporters. But he warned “democracy is threatened whenever we take it for granted”. He … Read more
US President Barack Obama is giving a farewell speech in Chicago, reflecting on his time in office. He said he wanted to return to “where it all started” for him and First Lady Michelle Obama, instead of delivering the speech from the White House. The country’s first black president, now 55, was first elected in … Read more
South African comedian and Talk Show host Trevor Noah is the latest critic to join the President Akufo-Addo plagiarism episode. Playing back the widely circulated report on his evening Talk show; The Daily Show, Trevor Noah also ridiculed President Akufo-Addo for what he described as “theft of the “plagiarism” idea from US first lady Melania … Read more
What was supposed to be a moment of great triumph for Ghana’s new president, Akufo Nana Addo ended up in embarrassment? This is mostly due to the plagiarism drama that surrounded the president’s inaugural speech. The president made use of speeches from former America’s presidents, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush without attributing. Following the loud lashing … Read more
Plagiarism has become endemic in our higher institutions these days because of the proliferation and accessibility of the internet. There are also a number of cases of plagiarism that occurred outside academia, especially in speeches of politicians or their close associates. Few months ago, Melania Trump, wife of American president-elect, Donald Trump, picked verbatim some … Read more
I did not plan an early onslaught on a baby government which came to power by criticizing even the attire of the then Vice President John Dramani Mahama. What I pledged myself was unflinching support to the incoming government. It all started when late Prof. Mills goofed on pronunciation of the word ‘economy’ in July … Read more
The plagiarism allegation has taken the shine out of an otherwise great day, great speech, that Ghanaians everywhere should be proud of. It was needless, and could have been avoided. Every Ghanaian, those who voted for change and those who didn’t had the occasion to be proud of yet another peaceful transfer of political power … Read more
I always criticized John Mahama’s speeches for failing to inspire in most cases, though he’s a communications scholar who attended the same school as yours truly and taught by some of the greatest minds in the field within the country. But my mates, particularly, those with NDC sympathies insisted Mahama was or is a great … Read more
The plagiarism allegation has taken the shine out of an otherwise great day, great speech, that Ghanaians everywhere should be proud of. It was needless and could have been avoided. Every Ghanaian, those who voted for change and those who didn’t was presented with the opportunity to be proud of yet another peaceful transfer of … Read more