Former President Jerry John Rawlings has commended president Akufo-Addo for approving the payment of US$45,000 Ghana owed former World Boxing Champion, David Kotei, popularly known as D.K. Poison. “It is gratifying that the President chose to approve the payment on compassionate grounds. We have for decades observed how some of our outstanding sportsmen have become destitute because of the lack of a steady income”. A statement signed by Kobina Andoh Amoakwa of Communications Directorate of the former president, urged D.K. Poison to use the money judiciously while advising successful sportsmen in the country to endeavour to manage their resources in...
Samuel Tetteh makes first start for New York Red Bulls in MLS
Ghana winger Samuel Tetteh made his first start for the New York Red Bull on Wednesday evening as they suffered a 2-1 loss at home to David Beckham’s Inter Miami FC at the Red Bull Arena. Tetteh, 24, played in an offensive midfield role and lasted for 58 minutes before he was substituted with the scores tied at 1-1. Omir Fernandez gave the Red Bulls a short-lived 1-0 lead in the 53rd minute before Matias Pellegrini levelled two minutes later with his first MLS goal, beating Mandela Egbo to a Lewis Morgan ball into the box and finishing first time...
Kwesi Appiah: Partey has what it takes to succeed at Arsenal
Ghanaian striker Kwesi Appiah has lauded Thomas Partey’s move to English Premiership side Arsenal. Partey, 27, joined the Gunners on a four-year deal on the final day of the English summer transfer window for a reported fee of 50 Million Euros and Appiah believes it was the best move for his compatriot. “Under [Mikel] Arteta they [Arsenal] are playing a lot of ball possession and playing out from the back and that will really suit his style because he (Thomas Partey) is very comfortable on the ball,” Appiah told BBC Sport. “Obviously playing in Spain is a very technical league as...
Tunisian to contest for CAF top job
FIFA Council member Tarek Bouchamaoui has declared his intention to challenge incumbent Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Ahmad when the organisation holds its election next year. Bouchamaoui, who sits on the CAF Executive Committee, announced his Presidential run in a letter to the Tunisian Football Federation (TFF). The 54-year-old is the first African football official to confirm plans to stand for the top job at the embattled CAF, which is set to hold its Presidential election in Rabat on March 12. Madagascar’s Ahmad Ahmad claimed earlier this year that he had not decided whether to run for a second...
Be careful how you live on social media – Bullgod
Artiste manager Bullgod has advised celebrities to be careful about how they live their lives on social media. Speaking on UTV‘s United Showbiz on Saturday, October 10, Bullgod said the internet never forgets and celebrities have to be careful what they say or do on there. “What will we be telling our children when they grow up and find certain stuff on social media that did not go down well with us? “For instance, when I was arrested and put behind bars I never wanted my child to find out where I was but when I came home he told me to my...
Kelvin Ikeduba: Cultists appreciate me
Kelvin Ikeduba has been the notorious ‘bad boy’ of the Nigerian movie industry for as long as anyone can remember. But that does not mean the cross over actor is as bad in real life as his roles in movies have portrayed him. While some say the likes of Jim Iyke, Hanks Anuku among other bad boy actors have long faded into oblivion, Ikeduba has remained visible and undaunted even in the face of being stereotyped. The tough-talking actor is widely known by his fans as ‘a gangster’ because of the natural affinity he has for the “bad boy” roles...
Daughters of Glorious Jesus unveil first signee
After 30 years of being in the music industry, Gospel music group, Daughters of Glorious Jesus have taken a step in raising a new generation of artistes. The veteran singers recently unveiled the first signee on their music label Priseine Hub Ltd. The ceremony, which took place at the Sunlodge Hotel in Accra saw the group, made up of Cynthia Appiadu, Edna Sarpong and Monica Owusu Ansah, pour blessings on Afia Sika who has served the group as a backing vocalist for 15 years. The lead singer of Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Cynthia Appiadu, said apart from being a talented...
More love in secular music than Gospel — Kesse
When musician Kesse gave his life to Christ and decided to turn his back on secular music for the Gospel sector, he knew there would be challenges but he was ready for them. And that is perhaps the reason he says he is not surprised that his colleague Gospel musicians are not showing him love as he expected. “When I was in the world, I was told there was more love among secular musicians than Gospel artistes and I am now seeing the truth. There is stigmatisation from Gospel musicians. “They see you in a certain way and think you...
Why Netflix is a lifeline for African film-makers
‘Have you ever had someone tell your story, take your voice … and replace your face until no one else can see or hear you?” These are the powerful words that Nigerian actor/director Genevieve Nnaji speaks to introduce the Netflix initiative Made By Africa, Watched By the World. Mixing new, original content with older African classics that have not previously been streamed elsewhere, this initiative, much like Strong Black Lead (2018), aims to showcase content that centres black stories but – unlike Strong Black Lead – it will be by and about Africans. It creates a path for stories that specifically address different slices of...
Vodafone Cash Agrofie flows with the times
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dreadful impact on all sectors of the arts, necessitating companies, producers and creative individuals of all sorts to modify plans and tactics in order to stay afloat. That’s why the Vodafone Cash Agrofie magazine entertainment programme is coming back after nearly a year off our television screens, in a virtual format that the producers believe viewers would find as exciting as the previous episodes. The programme seeks to impart discerning information on cultural practices, social behaviour and development attitudes to viewers in an entertaining way. Participants usually win a variety of prizes. According to...