Where were you when this started mid last year?

So this is where it started,

Then Kenya made a special appearance as the new money guy who doesn’t know how to handle it.

And then it got a little hot 

Then Zimbabwe staggered in 

And got a little hot too as well 

South Africa was then called out on Xenophobia 

And bad borrowing habits

Now this one is just damn funny 

And then Ghana hahahaha

Rwanda too..

Nobody wants Tanzania hehehe 

Poor Lesotho…

And Angola charmingly late…

As for Burundi..

And outsiders ..

And Europeans…

Americans and their aid 

Congo would probably be the band 

Say what Nigeria? 

And back to Kenya again….hahaha we know its true. 

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Welcome to Ghana, where the word “hate or hater” is very much abused.

It’s a big deal to the extent that sometimes you don’t even have to do a thing to be hated. Sometimes, just one word and you will be soaked in hate water.

Here are some Ghanaians whose deeds have brought them enough hate to last for years.

Jay Foley

How dare you mock our shinning star, Abraham Attah?

Afia Schwarzenegger

“Asem mp3 Afia Schwarzenegger, Afia Schwarzenegger na 3p3 neho asem”, it’s almost as if Afia Schwarzenegger uses sniffing dogs to find trouble.

Lexis Bill

I’m sure he’s wishing he never mentioned Abraham Attah’s name that dreadful day.

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President John Dramani Mahama

Who said being a president was an easy job, it’s not all gravy.

Shatta Wale

He’s always in the news, 99 out 100, for the wrong reasons. Even with countless hit songs, he may never be a part of the most prestigious awards in Ghana. Talk about self-destruction.

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Abraham Attah

For being the first Ghanaian to grace the oscars, he’s gotten divided love. Some are comparing him to his elders whilst some are advising him to vamoose the country.

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Yvonne Nelson

Just because she’s 24/7 herself, works hard and stands up for what she believes in. Since when was that even wrong?

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DKB

Because many people think he tries way too hard to be funny, even though that is his profession. He’s constantly attacked for his jokes.

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John Dumelo

For publicly supporting the political party he likes and because a first-timer in acting made it to the oscars.

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M.anifest

Just because he raps better than many of the people’s favorite rapper.

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Sarkodie

Just because his career keeps soaring and because he keeps winning without even trying.

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Peace Hyde

Just because she has an enormous body and speaks with a British accent, yes, that is reason enough.

Joselyn Dumas

Just because she has wider hips ….

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Nadia Buari

Just because she won’t tell the world who the father of her kids is nor show photos of her kids.

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Moesha Budong

Just because she kind of deserves it …

Sandra Ankobiah

Just because she loves the finest things in life, you can call her a show-off but is it your money?

Deborah Vanessa

Just because she’s in love with her body and wants the whole world to know about it …

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Bishop Daniel Obinim

Just because no one man can have all that power …..

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Nigerian monarchy has undergone massive change in the past few years but one thing remains constant; These kings and queens are still held in very high esteem in their various kingdoms. They serve as the custodians of the culture and traditions laid down to them by their forefathers.

Talented photographer George Osodi captured these monarchs in their regal glory.

It is necessary to note that as at the time of writing, some of these kings have sadly joined their ancestors.

HRM Agbogidi Obi James Ikechukwu Anyasi II, Obi of Idumuje Unor

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HRM Benjamin Ikenchuku Keagborekuzi I, the Dein of Abgor Kingdom

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Image: Nigerian Monarchs

HRM Lucky Ochuko Ararile, The Ovie of Umiaghwa Abraka Kingdom

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Image: Nigerian Monarchs

HRM Alayeluwa Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, Aladesanmi III, The Ewi Of Ado-Ekiti

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HRM, Emir of Zauzau (Zaria) Alhaji, Dr. Shehu Idris

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HRM The Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayero

Ceiling Palace Kano

Kakaki Kano

Emir’s Rolls Royce

HRM Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, The Emir of Katsina

Emir’s Palace

HRH Queen Hajiya Hadizatu Ahmedu Magajiya of Knubwada

HRM Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, Ooni of Ife

HRM Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, The Elegushi of Ikateland

HRM Oba (Dr) Adekunle Aromolaran II, The Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland

HRM Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, Agbogidi Obi of Onicha

HRM Obi Joseph Chike Edozien, Asagba Of Asaba

HRM Ogiame Atuwatse II, The Olu of Warri

HRM Solomon Akenzua, Oba Erediauwa of Benin Kingdom

HRM Pere Donokoromo II, The Pere of Isaba Kingdom

HRM Obi Imegwu II, Obi Of Aboh Kingdom

HRM Felix A. Mujakperuo Orhue I, The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom

HRM Oharisi III, Ovie of Ughelli

HRM Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun Larooye II, Ataoja of Osogboland

These royals are oozing swag!

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Ghanaian boxer, Braimah Kamoko, also known as Bukom Banku has reaffirmed public perception that he is a ‘woman beater’ who has no regard for the laws of this land.

The boxer who has 3 wives, indicated on Deloris Frimpong Manso’s “The Delay Show” that he doesn’t hesitate to beat any of his wives if they misbehave towards him.

When asked by show host, Delay if he’ll beat her (Delay) if she misbehaves, Bukom Banku replied in the affirmative.

“Yes, if you misbehave, I’ll beat you.”

He said between a woman and a man, the woman is supposed to respect the man therefore if a woman disrespects him, he’ll punch her.

When asked if he’s ever beaten any of his wives, he stated “proudly” that he’s beaten them several times. He further indicated that when he is arrested and sent to the police station, he’ll come home so he doesn’t mind at all.

He also stated that when he’s sent to court, he’s always discharged because the court knows that he’s a boxer and therefore if you confront him, he has every right to beat you.

Somebody tell me if this is not madness.

Watch the interview below:

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When it comes to marriage, some Ghanaian women dey rush!

It seems thinking about marriage 24/7 is a full time job for some of our women. They are so consumed by the idea that they make irrational decisions to get into it and later have an ‘ummm I told you so’ moment.

Here are 5 reasons why some Ghanaian women rush into marriage. Hopefully if you are reading this, you will not add on to the number.

1. Because my BFF got married

As trivial as this may seem, it happens all the time. All the friends in Maame Afua’s circle are saying I do, leaving her behind. So naturally she questions herself. Do not let this influence you into saying ‘I do’ as well, knowing very well you are not emotionally, financially, spiritually and physically ready for it. It is very important you scrutinize this decision before you dive into it!

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2. Because you have been dating for a while (years)

Here is another one, ‘oh I have been dating Kwame for a while, and he is yet to pop the question, me de3 I don’t know what to do oo’. You do not have to force your man into it if he is not ready. What you need to do is to sit your man down and have a conversation with him about the possibility of marriage . Allow him to grow, if possible help him  grow ,and both of you plan before you finally say ‘I DO’!

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3. Because my parents are on my neck

We know our parents ‘ha adwene’ (bother us), and act like the world is going to disappear if you do not marry. It’s normal, but do not let that pressure be the sole reason why you are going to put a ring on it. Do it on your own terms, when you are ready. Have courage and talk to your parents and let them understand that you are not going to jump into something you very well know you are not ready for.

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4. Because my biological clock is ticking

Biological clock? What is that? It is better to let it tick than rush into marriage because of this bio-whatever clock. Family planning is not something you should rush into; take your finances and job security into consideration before you make any decision.

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5. Because marriage will solve all my problems

Getting married when you are at the crossroads in life, be it work or relationship is certainly not a good thing to do. When nothing seems to be going your way, life only frustrates you further. Getting married at this juncture is not a healthy thing to do as it may further complicate things. You need to first sort out your problems with the help of your friends and your loved ones. Once your mind is at peace, you can plan your marriage.

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In with the sweaters, Mufflers, head warmers, gloves and out with the swim suits and bikinis.

Trying to avoid the crowded pools in hotels and looking for some nature to explore like Tarzan?

Bet you didn’t know Nigeria is blessed with breathtaking waterfalls, springs and lakes that are not just used to power electricity to the country and game reserves but open to tourists as well.

Here’s a list of beautiful water falls found in Northern Nigeria. Explore the nearest one to you and share your experiences with us.

1. Kurra Falls – Plateau State

This resulted from the activities of tin mining in the area. Kurra Falls is used by Nigerian Electricity Supply Company (NESCO) to generate electricity power for a large number of communities in the area

2. Kainji Lake – Niger State

Kainji Lake, in western Nigeria, is a reservoir on the Niger River, formed by the Kainji Dam. It was formed in 1968 and is a part of Niger State and Kebbi State. Kainji Lake National Park (KNLP), situated around the lake, is Nigeria’s oldest National Park, established in 1976.

3. Pandam Game Reserve and Lake – Plateau State

This provides sports fishing activities and relaxation center for the public.

4. Assop Water Falls – Plateau State

The site is an area of Guinea Savanna on the slopes and top of a mid-altitude ridge of the Jos Plateau, beside the Jos-Kagoro road, about 70 km from Jos. The vegetation comprises gallery forests surrounded by grasslands. The Assop River, which feeds the picturesque rapids and falls, drains part of the Jos Plateau.

5. Gurara Water Falls – Niger State

This wonderful waterfall is best described as Nigeria’s premier falls. The waterfall is simply amazing, small streams diverts from the main Gurara river running softly around rocks on top of the cliff, converging from score tributaries in the narrow rugged pass and dashing out from the cliff with a gushing power. The water shines under the sun as beautiful as fireworks.

6. Wikki Warm Spring – Bauchi State

A famous attraction in the Yankari national park. It is particularly prized for its warm water. It is available for both night and day for tourists who cherish swimming. Wikki Warm spring, which has a constant temperature of 31 call year round. The spring gushes water out from underneath a limestone escapement surrounded by vegetation that boosts the ecology of the warm spring. The standard of the Reserve is being upgraded to world-class status, comparable to other

7. Enemabia Warm Spring – Benue State

One of the famous attractions in Benue State. It is particularly prized for its warm water. It is available for both night and day for tourists who cherish swimming.

8. Owu Water Fall – Kwara State (Western Nigeria)

This is one of the highest and most spectacular waterfalls in West Africa and is sometimes referred to as ‘WONDER IN THE WILDERNESS’. It cascades from a height of about 120 meters to form a pool of ice cold water at the base. The site has a beautiful landscape and offers visitors a refreshing atmosphere.

9. Hunki Ox-Bow Lake – Nasarawa State

The Lake is like an Ox-bow, shaped in two arms with each of them measuring 6-7 kilometers long and 70 kilometers wide.

10. Ikogosi Warm Spring – Ekiti State (Western Nigeria)

Remarkable for its curative powers and its warmness all year round.

11. Eggon Warm Spring – Nasarawa State

12. Lamurde Warm Spring – Adamawa State

Lamurde hot spring is part on the world’s popular Sukur Cultural Landscape, which consists of a palace, villages, and the remains of an iron industry. The place was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999 and has since become one of the top tourist destinations in Nigeria.

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Sigh!

1. Sam George, a presidential staffers’ response to a man in a wheelchair.

Responding to Mr. Greenstreet’s criticism against the NDC government , Mr. George wrote on his facebook wall:

“Ivor Greenstreet apparently needs some elevation to see the Better Ghana.”

2. Alhaji Halidu Haruna on single Ghanaian celebrities.

3. NDC MP for Lower Manya Krobo on dumsor.

Member of Parliament (MP) for Lower Manya Krobo on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ebenezer Teye Larbi says he was surprised at the exaggeration given to the effects of Ghana’s energy crisis. According to him:

“Only the poor complain about dumsor.”

4. Former Chief of Defense Staff Brigadier General Joseph Nunoo-Mensah on doctors strike.

“These professions are a calling. When I joined the army to die to save Ghana, it wasn’t because of the money…so when you want to be a doctor you must survive but money shouldn’t be the sole reason of you being a doctor otherwise you go and play football, you go to China and join Asamoah Gyan and make money”.

5. Mrs Amissah-Arthur, wife of the vice presidents response to a headmistress asking for chalk for her school.

“The Head teacher has shocked me…she said you lack chalk and log books…I am very shocked that you are today asking me about chalk…how much is a box of chalk…I won’t give you chalk today, I won’t give you chalk tomorrow.

“…Design a database of old students of the school and together with the PTA and teachers, provide your own chalk…”

6. Betty Mould on the skewed manner in which the Media in the Ashanti region report the achievements of the NDC government.

“..Sometimes when I listen to the radio and I hear the things that are said on the radio, I feel pained, I feel pained that I am an Ashanti. I wonder why we can’t value what we have. I wonder why we can’t acknowledge that in Africa, Ghana is number one and among the top five countries.”

She later apologized for her statement.

7. The minister of power, Kwabena Donkor responding to questions about the end of dumsor.

“If President Mahama says dumsor will be over very soon, why don’t you ask him? Am I his spokesman?”

8. Akua Donkor on the source of Ghana’s economic challenges.

“Whoever will say Boys abr3 under president Mahama must be a stranger…Boys abr3 started from President Kwame Nkrumah. He changed our currency from pounds to cedis…then the boy’s started suffering till date.

Under President Mahama, there is no suffering in Ghana. He is the only president who under his tenure, nothing has been difficult in this country. God has really blessed him. Ghanaians should pray for him and vote for him in 2016. He is the God Chosen one for Ghana,” she stated.

9. Akua Donkor on the death of Atta Mills

In a new interview, Akua Donkor says President John Dramani Mahama should make available a report on how former President Evans Atta Mills died—failure to do so means, Mahama himself is connected to Atta Mills’ death.

10. Saani Daara, GFA Communications Director on the demise of Ghana football league.

“Twi Speaking Stations Have Destroyed The Ghana League- Saani Daara”

11. Agric minister Fifi Kwetey on the continued decline in the contribution of agriculture to Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

“If you do any proper analysis of what happens all over the world, what you know is that as economies transform and emerge, agricultural transformation to GDP all over the world comes down. It is not supposed to be a doomsday scenario.”

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Welcome to the garden city of Ghana!

Kumasi that is, the capital of Ashanti Region and the home of one of the most powerful kings in the world, as Kumasi remains a royal city of the Ashanti people.

The city lies about 300 miles north of the equator and barely 100 miles to the north of Gulf of Guinea. Individuals who have not been to Ghana know little about this city. Kumasi is the home of West Africa’s largest cultural centre.

People from this city are some of the proudest group of folks you will ever encounter. Enough of the talking.

Here is the birds eye view of Kumasi you have never seen before. And if you have never visited before, I suggest you put it atop your adventure list!!

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Sarkodie has disclosed that he regrets not concentrating fully on schooling at the time when his desire to do mainstream music was growing.

Sarkodie’s remark was in response to a question posed by Live 91.9 FM’s Jeremie on what he will love to change if he had the chance.

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“Back then in Senior high school, I thought time was not on my side so I run out of school to do music but now I know that I could have had a lot of time for myself and even completed school before focusing on my music,” he told the Touchdown host.

I guess he doesn’t regret it that much now considering the places he’s going with his music.

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He is hailed as an expert communicator…

But these utterances of President Mahama in 2015 proved otherwise.

1. Blame mobile phones for dumsor.

The President addressing the Ghanaian community in Gambia where he was on a state visit, said the number of mobile phones in the country supersedes the total population in Ghana hence taking a huge toll on the meager megawatts of power in the country.

“Ghana’s population is 25 million but statistics indicate that mobile phone lines in Ghana is over 27 million and these phones are charged every night and this is one of the causes of the load shedding…,” he said.

2. I have dead goat syndrome.

On an official visit to Botswana, he reportedly told an audience of expatriate Ghanaians:

“I have seen more demonstrations and strikes in my first two years. I don’t think it can get worse. It is said that when you kill a goat and you frighten it with a knife, it doesn’t fear the knife, because it is dead already. I have a dead goat syndrome.”

“Goat” promptly became Mahama’s nickname.

3. Smart businesses are not laying off workers.

Speaking at the 2015 National May Day parade held at the Independence Square in Accra, President Mahama said the economy was still creating jobs.

Amid reports that some companies had laid off workers due to the power crisis, the President said smart businesses were not laying off workers, but were rather investing to improve their production capacities.

4. What do you know about presidency to question my competence?

President John Mahama in a clear response to what he calls opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP’s) propaganda to label him “incompetent,” has said they have no right to describe him as such.

“They [NPP} have told all their communicators anytime you mention Mahama or NDC say incompetent. I hear Bawumia and co say incompetent Mahama administration. You never held any responsibility anywhere near presidency before. You do not know what it is like to be President.

I will take that word from Kufuor or Rawlings because they have been there before. All of you guys have never ever come near the presidency and you stand there and say incompetent Mahama administration… What do you know about competence?”

5. Ghana is rising again; nobody begs for iced-water anymore.

“God’s favour was on the country and we were able to overcome all that. Ghana is rising again; today we have the fastest growing middle class in Africa. Nobody goes to the next door to beg for iced water. In every house, everyone has a TV in his room and we have access to water,” he noted.

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Government has been advised to consider the possibility of blocking social media sites during the November elections.

A security analyst, Irbard Ibrahim who made this suggestion in an interview on Radio Ghana explained that Ghana must do something “extraordinary to safeguard the results of our elections in November.”

Although he admitted that a total social media blackout during the period may not be too helpful to the discourse, he maintained that “it’s an avenue that can be looked at.”

Ghanaians will on November 7 elect new Members of Parliament (MPs) as well as a new President. This year’s election has been tipped to be one of the most keenly contested elections in the country’s history and calls for peace before, during and after the polls have already begun.

According to Mr. Ibrahim however, for peace to prevail and for people to trust the election results,

“government can look at a complete blackout or get a much more proactive social media portals so that you will be able to pre-empt all these things by giving out the right information.”

Mr. Ibrahim further recommended that the Electoral Commission should consider being very active on social media prior to the elections to help establish in the minds of Ghanaians that they are the go to source for any election related issue. He said the EC can take a cue from Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which took similar steps during their elections last year.

“We can do what Nigeria did; what INEC did – the Independent National Electoral Commission in Nigeria so that we will become more proactive than individual users and saboteurs that are on Facebook and Twitter so that you educate the whole nation as to where they can get authentic results rather than people giving results of various constituencies they’ve not been to or talking about violent activities when there is no iota of truth in it,” he said.

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Kafui Danku and other casts of her newly premiered movie, “Any Other Monday” attended the premiere on Friday night in a grand style.

Kafui Danku, Kunle Remi and other casts in the movie appeared at the West Hills Mall on Friday evening in an all black Rolls Royce. They gently stepped out of the plush car and walked on the red carpet which led to the cinema hall.

See photos from their arrival below

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Ghana was colonized by the British for hundreds of years before we got independence.

Kwame Nkrumah became the first president of the country and since then the country has seen 12 presidents (military rulers inclusive).

But how well do you know your past presidents, especially their place of birth? Come with us, as we reveal to you the birth cities of all the presidents that ruled Ghana.

1. Kwame Nkrumah – Nkroful

Dr.K.Nkrumah (1909-1972) became the first prime minister of independent Ghana on 6 March 1957, and later president of the Republic on 1 July 1960.

Nkrumah was born in the village of Nkroful in the Western Region.

2. Joseph Ankrah – Accra

Maj.-Gen.J.A.Ankrah (1915-1992) was the leader of the coup that deposed Nkrumah. He became chairman of the National Liberation Council. He was born in Accra.

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3. Akwasi Afrifa – Mampong Ashanti

Afrifa was born in Mampong-Ashanti.

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4. Kofi Busia – Wenchi, Brong Ahafo Region

Busia was born in Wenchi in the Brong-Ahafo Region.

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5. Edward Akuffo-Addo – Dodowa

E.A. Akufo-Addo (1906-1979) was one of the Big Six who were involved in the achievement of independence in 1957.

He was born in Dodowa, now in the Greater Accra Region.

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6. Ignatius Acheampong – Kumasi

Acheampong was born in Kumasi.

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7. Frederick Akuffo – Eastern Region

He was born in Akropong in the Eastern Region.

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8. Hilla Limann – Gwollu, Upper West Region

Limann was born in the village of Gwollu, Upper West Region, and was given the name Hilla Babini.

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9. Jerry John Rawlings – Accra

Rawlings was born in Accra, to the son of a Scotsman, James Ramsey John and Victoria Agbotui, who was born in Keta.

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10. John Agyekum Kuffour – Kumasi

John Kofi Agyekum Kufuor was born in a village called Dabaa on the west side of Kumasi.

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11. John Evans Atta Mills – Tarkwa

Prof. John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills (1944-2012) was born in Tarkwa in the Western Region.

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12. John Dramani Mahama – Damongo, Northern Region

He was born in Damongo in the Northern Region.

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You know you are from Ghana when you can relate to these things ……

1. Paying bribe for people to do their work

In Ghana you regularly have to pay bribe for people to do their work, for eg. getting a passport, driver’s license, is a nightmare, you’d have to pay more than the official charges to get it done, pay to expedite the process and also pay more bribes to renew it when it expires … you just can’t win. Bribery goes as far as the judiciary system where some court judges took bribes in the form of goats(smh) and petty cash to free guilty criminals.

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2. Power cuts

Power cuts are nothing new in Africa, but in Ghana power cuts can go for as long as 48 hours … yes!

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3. Horrid Politics

In Ghana our politics stinks, if you doubt, switch on your radio in the morning and have a taste of our “honourable” leaders going at each other … so distasteful

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4. Leaders constantly disrespecting the people

You may want to look here and see some of the absurd things Ghanaian leaders tell the people who voted them into power

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5. Companies constantly taking customers for a ride

Companies do not give two *bleeps* about customers’ complaints, customer support means nothing in this side of town. You can pay for a service and it won’t work for a whole month and there’s absolutely nothing anybody can do about it.

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6. Slow internet

Internet is slow as *bleep*. Moderately-faster internet costs an arm and a leg.

7. Lack of reliability

If a Ghanaian freelancer asks you to come back in three days for a work-done, just know that he actually means three weeks. Tailors and seamstresses are masters of this game.

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8. One to two years rent advance

In most parts of the world rent is paid monthly, in Ghana, you’d have to cough out one or two years rent money upfront before you get a place to sleep at night

9. Elders are always right

In Ghana, being young means you are stupid, old means wise … period!

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10. Foreigners are respected than locals

You won’t believe there are places in Ghana, locals can’t go, these places are reserved strictly for foreigners, yes in our own land …

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11. Politics is the only legal means to overnight success

Every Ghanaian politician is rich whilst the rest of the country suffer.

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12. Grave crimes go unpunished

Every Tom, Dick and Harry can swindle the nation or commit crime and get away with it whilst petty crimes are awarded ridiculous prison terms.

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13. A career in entertainment is considered useless

Choosing to be an entertainer is considered useless

14. Women are considered ‘useless’ without a man

Regardless of a woman’s achievements, not having a husband, makes you useless in the eyes of Ghanaians.

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15. Everything great is owned by foreigners

The biggest firms, companies, retail centers, websites etc. are owned by non-Ghanaians.

16. Sex is a forbidden topic

… but our music and movies are full of it

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17. Learning over 20 subjects in school

Before you hit university, you’d have to learn over 20 subjects without any major, even in university, you have to take a minimum of 3 subjects.

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18. People work for prestige and not for a good salary

People do not mind working at a prestigious company even if the salary is meagre.

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19. Our educational certificates are basically useless outside the country

Most of our certificates cannot get you a job anywhere outside Ghana

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20. People spend the whole week in church and expect money to magically appear

How they expect that to work baffles me

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21. Lots of CEOs but high unemployment rate

It’s as if everybody in Ghana is a CEO yet unemployment rate is high as *bleep*

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22. Where we give everything to God

… even things that requires brain-power, we lazily give the task to God.

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23. Speaking in another man’s accent makes you exceptional

commonly called LAFA (locally acquired foreign accent) is a common thing on our radio stations even people who haven’t traveled to the UK or US can speak like people who were born and raised there. Our musicians do the same too ….

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24. It’s only in Ghana that pastors are made millionaires

…. at the expense of their church members

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Did we forget anything? Add them in the comment box below, we will add to the list. 

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Sarkodie has not been in the news for sometime now but it looks like he is going to be the talk of town in the coming days.

Sarkodie in his latest song ‘Mans World’ has hit hard at music producer and artiste manager, Mark Okreku Mantey and Peace FM entertainment review show host, Kwasi Aboagye.

The rapper in the song stated clearly that he does not need Kwasi Aboagye as a musician. According to Obidi, he was just visiting him on the Despite Group of Companies owned radio station but he didn’t know Kwasi Aboagye had issues with him.

In September 2015, OMGVoice.com reported that Kwasi Aboagye deprived Sarkodie an interview on Peace FM when he was touring radio stations to promote his “Mary” album launch. The entertainment show host explaining why he stopped the raper from coming on his show revealed that he sees no reason to give him airtime to promote his album when he (Sarkodie) does not open his gates when they call him for radio interview.

“I’m not forcing Sarkodie to come out to talk. Even Sammy Forson we all know he talks for him, you won’t also get him to speak on the issue.

If today you want publicity you jump from one radio station and you want us to just open our doors for you? I won’t open my doors for him. “Even when the person doesn’t want to talk to you, he finds a nice way of telling you. I recently experienced something like that from the general secretary of the NPP, Kwabena Agyapong. I personally picked my phone to call him and he said – “Oh Kwasi for this issue I don’t want to talk about it.” Kwasi Aboagye said this on Peace FM entertainment review in 2015.

Well, listen to the full song below to hear the exact words from Sarkodie before people start to say we have sugarcoated his words.

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Not all the women in Ghana thrive on social media controversies.

Some are trying to build empires and are doing their best to show the young women the right way of life.

Below are famous Ghanaian women who inspire lots of women to do better.

1. Becca

As an entertainer, Becca stays far away from drama and focuses on her career.

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2. Anita Erskine

She’s Ghana’s answer to Oprah Winfrey, she’s a media mogul in the making and has her hands in lots of media ventures.

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3. Gity Anti

Gifty Anti has shown most Ghanaian women the way in terms of patience and priorities, when it comes to settling down and career choices.

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4. Joselyn Dumas

Ever since Joselyn Dumas hit the limelight, she’s avoided all the drama that came her way and kept soaring. She also presents herself decently and never settles for anything less than A-List gigs.

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5. Jessica Opare Sarfo

Jessica is the programs manager at the Accra-based Citi FM. She rose up the ranks in her radio career to where she is today and constantly advises young women to take the right path to success.

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6. Nana Aba Anamoah

There may be one or two times she ‘flipped’ but if there’s one thing everyone admires about Nana Aba Anamoah, it’s her love for her work. She’s so passionate about what she does and is unsurprisingly excellent at it.

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7. Caroline Sampson

The proud mother of one has been in the radio game for a long time and is still one of the very sought after media presenters. Her presenting style is impeccable and as a result, has notched her several ambassadorial gigs.

8. Yvonne Nelson

Yvonne Nelson is one of the hardest working Ghanaian actresses. She produces her own movies and has also worked with top actors from around the world. Yvonne Nelson also speaks her mind concerning social issues and has a huge devout following.

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9. Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings

She has shown young Ghanaian women that, entertainment is not the only way to greatness and that women can lead too. She fought alongside her husband during their presidential rule.

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10. Deloris Frimpong Mansao (Delay)

Delay may be slightly controversial but her business acumen is impeccable. She currently owns five businesses alongside her radio gig.

Did we miss anyone? Add them to the comment box, we will update them. 

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This is Anne Kiguta.

A news anchor at Citizen TV.

We are all used to seeing her looking beautiful on TV with long straight hair like this:

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Or this.

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A few days ago she switched up her hair game a bit.

A photo posted by Twitter: @AnneKiguta (@annekiguta) on Feb 28, 2016 at 10:04pm PST

How do you find Anne’s new look?

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Ghana is an interesting country indeed.

One peculiar thing with naming of towns, cities and places in the country is that we can just name a whole town after a number.

There are also two towns with the same name, usually separated with numbers, for instance,  “Pekyi No. 1” and “Pekyi No. 2”. This is done to avoid confusion and conflict and also help with differentiation.

Let’s take your through places in Ghana that are ‘named after numbers’.

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1. Dumienu – 12

Can be found in the Ashanti Region, Sene District. Dumienu in Akan, means “Twelve”.

2. Aduasa – 30

In the Eastern region of Ghana, there is a place called “Aduasa”. Aduasa in Akan means “Thirty”.

3. Forty Four – 44

There is a place in the Brong Ahafo Region called Forty Four in the Atebubu Amantin District.

4. Mile 9 – Mile 9

There is a village not far from Obuasi at the West side of the city called Mile Nine.

5. Mile Thirteen – Mile 13

Another name for Krokobite beach is Mile 13 and this is because it is 13 miles west of Accra.

6. Mile Seven – Mile 7

Mile 7 is a place in Accra a few distance from Taifa. There is also a place in Tafo, Kumasi called “Mile 7”.

7. Pekyi Number Two – No. 2

Pekyi No. 2 is located a few kilometers from Kokoben in the Ashanti region.

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8. Pekyi Number One – No. 1

Pekyi No. 1 is the next town after Pekyi No. 2

9. Bayerebon Number Five – No. 5

Bayerebon No. 5 is located in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region.

10. Tikobo Number One – No. 1

Tikobo No.1 is a town in the Western region of Ghana. It is in the Jomoro District.

11. Tikobo Number Two – No. 2

…. is the sister town of Tikobo No. 1 and they are all located in the Jomoro District.

12. Dawadawa Number One – No. 1

This place is located at the Kintampo North District and has a sister town.

13. Dawadawa Number Two – No. 2

Dawadawa No. 2 is in the same district as No. 1

14. Ninety – 90

Ninety is a town located in the Central Region a few miles south of Dunkwa and close to the railway line.

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Abraham Attah, the 15 year old actor who starred in Beasts Of No Nation trended the whole of last week when he presented an award at the prestigious 88th Academy Awards(Oscars).

As Ghana celebrated it’s 59th independence, the first gentleman of the nation, President John Dramani Mahama congratulated the young actor and called him the “face of Ghana”.

During his speech at the Black Star Square, President Mahama said Ghanaians applauded the loudest when the young actor received his international movie awards abroad, yet he belongs to the whole continent.

Listen to the audio of President Mahama cheering the young star below.

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The Gonjas are Guan people and are related to Nzemas and Kyerepons from the Southern part of the country.

They were dispersed due to war and most of their culture was influenced by the Hausas, Akan and Mande people. This influence spread down to even their names.

They have a strong way of naming their children, which are usually relatively complex and long. A name for example, could tell a whole story that is motivating and inspirational.

Let’s explain the hidden meaning behind Gonja names.

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1. Pumaya

Your enemies are not far, they are right ‘under your legs’ or beneath you

2. Safo

God has blessed you

3. Samafon

Don’t worry

4. Owoshie

It is cool, calm or over

5. Okonfo

God protects you

6. Ntoba

My father has come

7. Nndefeso

God is watching you

8. Yomba

Go and Come

9. Jinapor

Win and Overcome them

10. Kasha

Love

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11. Kakore

God’s Drum, they will drum till they get tired

12. Kananmaluwe

The family doesn’t end

13. Kenyiti

Patience

14. Keshie eko

I don’t hate anyone

15. Kurayerito

Be energetic

16. Longefiye

Make yours well / Mind your own business

17. Lomashie

Death doesn’t allow us to enjoy ourselves

18. Afiso

Man proposes and God disposes

19. Amabaŋye

You can’t open one’s heart to tell what’s inside

20. Bangben

They will be tired OR they’ll try (but fail)

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21. Bin’ka

Don’t trust completely

22. Ekomato

No one is useless

23. Awalekiye

Praise when its good

24. Awoshe

Everything has a fault, good or bad

25. Banemu ƐyƐ

Elders have said and children have heard

26. Dokilebi

you reap what you sow

27. Matuamo

I wouldn’t be bothered

28. Mankre

When a women gets pregnant before her menses (either before the first menses, or in between pregnancies)

29. Lomashie

Death doesn’t allow us to enjoy ourselves

30. Longesai

Make it well for us

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