President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has performed a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of the first phase of the Petroleum Hub project at Nawule in the Jomoro District in the Western Region. The three independent phases of the project, estimated at $12 billion, are to ensure value addition to the country’s oil and gas resource to create a modern, diversified and financially sustainable energy economy for the country. They are a 300,000 barrels per day (bpsd) refinery, a petrochemical plant, and extensive storage and port facilities. The project is also expected to lead to the establishment of the Jomoro Petroleum…
Author: Nathaniel Nortey
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has pledged to launch an annual national highlife music contest as part of its quest to elevate highlife music to a premier genre in Ghana and make it relevant globally. This was revealed in an interview on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning show yesterday by the president of MUSIGA, Bessa Simons. According to him, highlife music creates an authentic music identity for Ghana, and there is a need to preserve and make it more relevant. Bessa Simons also mentioned the union’s plan to place a prize on Telecel Ghana Music Awards’ highlife category to attract artists to…
Legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, has slumped to her death after performing at a party in Lagos. The music icon reportedly d!ed on Tuesday night, July 30, at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos after she slumped shortly after performing at a birthday party in Lagos. She was 72. According to a source close to the family, Onwenu was attending a friend’s birthday party when she took to the stage to perform. After her performance, she returned to her seat and suddenly slumped. She was rushed to Reddington Hospital in Lagos, where she was later pronounced dead. The cause of…
Renowned Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene has officially ended his association with Lynx Entertainment, the record label that played a pivotal role in his rise to stardom. The news of his departure marks the end of a successful chapter in his music career, which saw numerous hit songs and accolades. Kuami Eugene, known for his unique blend of highlife and Afrobeats, joined Lynx Entertainment in 2016. Under the label, he released several popular tracks, including “Angela,” “Wish Me Well,” and “Confusion,” which earned him widespread recognition and numerous awards. In a statement, Kuami Eugene expressed his gratitude to Lynx Entertainment for…
Ghanaian dancehall artist Stonebwoy has achieved a significant milestone by graduating from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). He completed his studies with a second-class upper degree, showcasing his dedication to education alongside his successful music career. Stonebwoy, whose real name is Livingstone Etse Satekla, has been a prominent figure in the Ghanaian music scene for years. Known for hits like “Manodzi” and “Nominate,” he has consistently delivered high-quality music that resonates with fans both locally and internationally. Balancing his music career and academic pursuits was undoubtedly challenging. However, Stonebwoy’s determination and hard work paid off, culminating…
The recent looks of Veteran Ghanaian actor, Emmanuel Nii Armah has raised some concern among his friends. A few months ago, Beverly Afaglo decided to celebrate her birthday by donating some money and items to support Emmanuel Armah. The actress shared her blissful moments with Emmanuel Armah when she paid him a visit to celebrate her birthday with her senior colleague. In an Instagram post by Beverly, the legendary actor looks frail with a decline in his health status. The “Fresh Trouble” actor has been battling with stroke for years, leading to him going off the screen for some time…
Professor Francis Nkrumah, the eldest son of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, passed away at 89. He died on Sunday, 30th June 2024. Born to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and Madam Fanny Miller, who hailed from Elmina in the Central Region, Professor Francis Nkrumah was the firstborn of the historic leader. Dr. Nkrumah met Miss Miller while teaching at a middle school in Amisano, near Elmina. Their relationship blossomed, leading to the birth of Francis before Dr Nkrumah left Ghana to study at Lincoln University in the United Kingdom. Upon Dr Nkrumah’s return to Ghana, his son Francis had already…
Ghanaian actress and reality TV Star, Efia Odo has revealed why she has decided to go back to church. According to her, being born into a Christian home was one of the things that gave her peace. But for some reason, she decided to quit church and seek God on her own. Efia narrated how that decision lead to failure after realizing that she needed the church to be able to get her on a journey. Efia’s rant on X came after she condemned the ongoing Kikichallenge where young women were seen holding Bibles and praying only to show another…
The Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture and MP for Sekondi, Hon. Andrew Egyapa Mercer has instructed the Director of Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park to Commence immediate maintenance at the facility. He made this call when he paid a working visit to the park following his notice of a few maintenance gaps on Wednesday, 19th June 2024. This maintenance will encompass procuring additional mowers to ensure the lawns are kept in decent shape, improving their irrigation system, regularly painting the walls, and contracting professional cleaning companies to ensure the facility and its premises are constantly kept clean and preserved,…
The family of Nana Yaw, the 3-year-old boy who perished in Lilwin’s tragic accident has vowed to ensure that justice is served. According to the family, they won’t kowtow to external influences to allow Lilwin to go scot-free after making them lose their loved one. As alleged by the family, Lilwin, through his management tried to compensate them with GHS 5000. But they rejected the insignificant amount of money from the actor and insisted on getting the justice they are demanding. During an appearance on Angel FM, the family’s personal pastor who spoke also asserted that Lilwin was drunk when…