Ghanaian journalist/editor based in Accra. He writes on entertainment, society and other social issues.
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Ghanaian singer supports children
One of the leading female vocalists in Ghana, Rebecca Acheampong or simply referred to as Becca is on a mission to help raise resources for at least 10,000 Ghanaian children to be signed onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). - According to the singer she decided to embark on this campaign when she visited a local hospital in early 2009. “I saw a dishevelled woman sitting on a bench and staring blankly into the air, drained of all hopes and it seemed the world had come to an end for her. He four-month old baby had just passed away because she could not afford medication that cost only GhC15.
My heart sunk because that was an amount that many of us waste on non-essentials …Ghana: MultiChoice Africa passes 1m mark
MultiChoice Africa, a leading pay-TV operator in Africa, has broken through the one million subscriber mark. - "This is a significant milestone and we are well on track to achieve further growth with the introduction of new satellite technology early next year," says newly appointed President Collins Khumalo, adding that this growth reflects the resilience of pay TV in tough economic conditions.
Khumalo, who recently replaced Eben Greyling as MultiChoice Africa President, will provide strategic leadership as the company moves to the next stage of its development. A seasoned executive with a comprehensive track record at MultiChoice Africa's operations around the continent, Khumalo will su…Ghanaians share views on Big Brother Rep
Big Brother Africa Revolution was launched last Sunday, September 6 and Wayoe, a 34-year old unemployed web designer was announced as the Ghana's representative for the reality TV series. The announcement triggered some mixed feelings among some media practitioners in Accra. - Although they all agreed that Wayoe appears fun and energetic for they show, most of them wish that the 'rastaman' would not continue to use the Jamaican patois, which was very much conspicuous in his introductory remarks during his reveal last Sunday. The father of 2 girls, LLB student lists his greatest achievement in life as making it into the Big Brother house.
Wayoe enjoys talk shows and soap operas and lists …BBC starts Africa Business Report
The BBC World News will be hosting a new series, Africa Business Report, to focus on business on the continent. The programme, sponsored by Skye Bank, plans to focus on business in Africa, examining the people, businesses and products as well as the issues, challenges and opportunities for companies trading there. - Africa Business Report will offer BBC World News viewers a revealing insight into the stories behind the continent's increasingly successful and diverse business culture, a statement from the BBC said. It said the first episode was produced in South Africa with a special report on uncovering the foundations of the country’s construction boom. The show looked at how a small …Ghana Beauty Queen in sports development
A former Miss Ghana UK winner, Nicola Sackey has officially launched her Eagle Sports Foundation to support the development of athletics and young athletes in Ghana. The Eagles Sports Foundation is a charity organization which aims to discover and develop young athletes to represent Ghana at the international level in events such as the Olympic Games and in World Championships. - According to Nicola, the foundation hopes to set up training clubs similar to what pertains in the USA and UK all across Ghana to facilitate the objectives of the foundation. She has observed that Ghana always struggles to find adequate numbers of skilled athletes to represent the country at international competitio…Face of Africa makes calls for entry
Africa's biggest model search, M-Net Face of Africa returns with some major changes after the gorgeous Ghanaian Kate Tachie-Menson strode into the spotlight on her second attempt in the series, and walked away as the newest African catwalk sensation last year. - Now entering its 8th season, M-Net has announced the prestigious model search has metamorphosed from a four-part special into a dynamic 14-episode television series.
According to M-Net Africa Director Biola Adekanbi, Kate’s fairytale ending triggered more interest in viewers to know more about the lives of the contestants and what they do on the daily basis to get to the top.
“Kate, with her determination to succe…Koranteng is Miss Universe Ghana 2009
Ghana has selected the beautiful and articulate 22 year old graduate of the University of Ghana (Psychology Major), Jennifer Victoria Koranteng as its representative to the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant to be held in the beautiful Paradise Island in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, on August 23 2009. - After several rounds of tests on individual presentation, personality, physical fitness, composure and grace, as well general intelligence, Jennifer scored the most points beating Suzanna Naa Amuah Alberto Darko and Daphne Grace Allotey to 2nd runner-up and 1st runner-up positions respectively. The other contestants were Angela Effum and Matilda Hammond.
The producers of the Miss Universe Ghan…SA: Africa fashion designers eye the world
An event aimed at taking African fashion to the world while contributing to the realization of the African Renaissance kicks off in Johannesburg from 12th - 19th June 2009. Arise Africa Fashion Week is a collaborative effort between African Fashion International (AFI) and ARISE magazine. - AFI believes that it is providing the designers from the north, east, west and south of the continent a platform that would stimulate the continent’s creative economy and showcase its rich and deep cultures.
“Africa has long been a muse for the arts throughout the world, most recently in fashion, with the world’s top designers choosing to look towards African techniques, designs and m…BBC HARDtalk hits DR Congo
BBC World Service will air three unique HARDtalk programmes in war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo. The programme is one of the hard-hitting interview formats on air. Presented by Stephen Sackur, the three episodes combine HARDtalk interviews with reportage from eastern Congo - a place ravaged by conflict, disease and poverty. - The first programme will look at the impact of the biggest, most expensive UN peacekeeping operation in the world. Sackur travels to a remote area of North Kivu province to assess whether UN troops can really protect civilians from the region's web of warlords and armed rebels, including the Hutu militants who fled to eastern Congo after the genocide in Rwanda. Sac…Free schooling for the poor increases hope
Lila Macqueen Djaba is a young lady committed to providing hope and support for underprivileged children in Mallam, a community within Accra. Through the Lila's Childcare Foundation, established in 2004, she now provides free primary education for children in the community, who hitherto were selling on the streets or at the market; or cracking stones at the rock quarry in Mallam. - According to Miss Djaba, she realised that parents in the community often let their children work to support the family due to high levels of poverty. With support of friends and other like minded individual, she was able to raise some capital to put up a makeshift school for the children. Her uncle, a trained tea…Culture Caravan hits Ghana
8 cities and towns across Ghana will come alive to a wonderful road show starring some of the best musicians the country has to offer. 'The Culture Caravan' is a musical programme in a contemporary context; with a DJ, a band, traditional musicians, dancers, artistes and actors taking audiences through popular Ghanaian fables, daily drama, current news and issues. - This would include spin offs on some Ananse stories, and themes concerning environmental degradation among others. Starring Hiplife Grandpapa Reggie Rockstone, Kwaw Kese, King Ayisoba, Wanlov the Kubolor, DJ Black, Master Drummer Okyerema Yaw Kontor and his all female drummers and theatre starlet Abena Takyi amongst others.
The…Ghana Music Awards celebrates 10 years in style
The 10th edition of the annual Ghana Music Awards was held on a grand scale on Saturday April 4, to a capacity of over 6,000 music lovers. The biggest night for the Ghanaian Music industry saw Ghanaian hip-hop or hiplife star, Okyeame Kwame winning the Artiste of the Year. Coincidentally, the rapper recently marked his 10th year in the industry. - The 10th edition of the annual Ghana Music Awards was held on a grand scale on Saturday April 4, to a capacity of over 6,000 music lovers. The biggest night for the Ghanaian Music industry saw Ghanaian hip-hop or hiplife star, Okyeame Kwame winning the Artiste of the Year. Coincidentally, the rapper recently marked his 10th year in the industry.
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