The Convoy of Hope, an American faith-based non-profit humanitarian and disaster relief organisation, has donated $20,000 through the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Ghana to support the victims of the recent Volta Dam spillage. Speaking to the media in a press conference in Accra on Thursday, February 29, 2024, the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Ghana, who doubles as the Vice President of the Africa Assemblies of God Alliance, Rev. Dr. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, said that when he first heard about the news of the floods, he promised the victims, after an initial donation, to use…
Author: Nathaniel Nortey
The Black Stars of Ghana were dealt a huge blow after suffering defeat in their opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite facing an unfancied Cape Verde. Ghana, four-time African champions, came into the game as overwhelming favourites but were punished by a more clinical Cape Verde in a 1-2 thriller. With big names like Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Salisu, Andre Ayew and Inaki Williams, it was Manchester United’s outcast Bebe and Jovane Carbral that masterminded Cape Verde’s win. There is pressure on the Black Stars ahead of their game against Egypt in their second group game as…
Soccer icon Franz Beckenbauer, widely considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game, has died aged 78, according to the German Football Federation (DFB) The DFB said that Beckenbauer passed away on Sunday in Munich. No cause of death has been revealed. He led West Germany to two World Cup triumphs, first as a player in 1974, and then as a head coach in 1990. As a player, he starred with German Bundesliga side Bayern Munich from 1965 to 1977, scoring 44 goals in 396 league appearances, known by his nickname “Der Kaiser,” Beckenbauer was best…
UK-based Ghanaian artist Sonnie Badu has explained how he managed to deliver a remarkable performance during his Rhythms of Africa show last weekend, despite having an injured leg. During an interview with Abeiku Santana on Okay FM, he said he wouldn’t rule out the fact that “there was a miracle”. This reaction follows social media speculation suggesting that the Gospel singer may have faked his leg injury, following his energetic performance at the popular Gospel concert, Rhythms of Africa. Sonnie Badu comparing himself to top footballers who, despite injuries, are occasionally allowed to play temporarily, stated that his actions demonstrate his dedication to his audience…
The Western Region branch of the Christian Council of churches has held its annual festival of nine lessons and carols at the Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic cathedral in Takoradi. The well-attended event was graced by AME Zion, First Baptist, Bethel Methodist, Airforce Methodist-Presby, Salvation Army, All Saints Anglican church, and Mozama Church International. All the churches in attendance came with their choir and singing bands, which filled the air with melodious Christmas songs and other gospel songs interspersed with bible readings. Reverend Opoku Sampson from the Bethel Methodist church in a Christmas message Dubbed “The greatest announcement from Heaven”, said…
Despite calls for a reconsideration of the reopening date, first-year senior high school students nationwide are expected to commence reporting to their respective schools today. In defiance of the pleas from parents and other stakeholders to extend the reporting date, citing various reasons, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has maintained the December 4 date. In response to these concerns, Parliament has urged the Minister of Education to contemplate rescheduling the reopening date to the first week of January instead of Monday, December 4. However, despite Parliament’s appeal, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has declined the request.https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.14.0Advertisement In a statement, the…
Elvis Aboluah, the factory manager of Trashy Bags Africa, is combating plastic pollution in Ghana. As a former archaeologist, he found his passion in environmental preservation by repurposing around 250,000 water sachets monthly into reusable bags. Over one million tonnes of plastic packaging waste are produced in Ghana annually, leading to pollution of streets, beaches, and sewage systems. To address this problem, Elvis and his team reuse water sachets to produce reusable bags. Collectors bring the water sachets they find on the streets to the factory and receive 2 cedis per kilo. The bags go through several steps before processing,…
Award winning rapper, Sarkodie has expressed concerns about the growing trend of toxicity on social media, advising users to be mindful of their usage of the platforms and their potential impact on their well-being. The rapper in a recent post on X(formerly twitter) said only people with a strong mental health can survive trolls on social media. He believes that, the platform has changed how people now perceive the world. “Social media changed how we deal with reality … only the strong will survive the mental battle … Note: only use it for what it’s worth” he wrote. Sarkodie adds to…
Ghanaian artist, Wendy Shay, is among those who have donated millions of cedis’ worth of food items and educational materials to charities—perhaps we could all take a leaf out of her philanthropic book to help make an impact in our society. The Shay Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to encourage and support charitable initiatives that have a positive social impact and enhance the quality of life for both individuals and communities. The Shay Foundation enables its public and private partners to strengthen the development of a support system for underprivileged individuals in our communities. The foundation has achieved…
Renowned Ghanaian pastor and founder of Anointed Palace Chapel (APC), Kwaku Agyei Antwi, popularly known as Rev Obofour, has expressed his admiration for fellow minister and musician, Cecilia Marfo, by presenting her with a generous gift of Gh20,000. Acknowledging himself as a huge fan of Cecilia Marfo, Rev. Obofour shared that one of her songs played a pivotal role in helping him overcome a challenging situation. Touched by the impact of her music on his life, Rev. Obofour made a vow to show his appreciation whenever he had the opportunity to meet Cecilia Marfo. Fulfilling his promise, Rev. Obofour handed…