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  • 21 reasons you can’t get a boyfriend and 5 things you can do about it

    21 reasons you can’t get a boyfriend and 5 things you can do about it

    When Devi in Never Have I Ever laments “Why can’t I get a boyfriend?”, you know what she is talking about. The sight of couples kissing on New Year’s Day can be sickening if you’re lonely. You are pretty and smart, but no boyfriend seems to be coming your way. So before we talk about the correct way of finding a boyfriend, let’s talk about two things.

    First of all, relax. Love is no flight that one must catch. Does everyone find love eventually? Yes, if they have faith in themselves. Second of all, stop beating yourself with self-harming thoughts like “Is there something wrong with me because I don’t have a boyfriend?” It’s possible that you haven’t met the right man or don’t know how to give him the right cue. Because dating is just a game, and you’ve not been playing it right.

    “I can’t get a boyfriend, what am I doing wrong?” This was the most common lament in my late twenties. Most guys were easily available if you wanted a casual date, but I was looking for something serious. I was looking everywhere, but there was always something that didn’t click. Till I met Dan. After five years of marriage, when I think back on those days, I realize where I went wrong. So what could be the reasons you struggle to find a boyfriend? Here they are:

    1. You are looking for a boyfriend for the sake of fitting in

    Think of Devi in Never Have I Ever and her list of “attainable yet status-enhancing people” she picks for herself and her friends to ‘rebrand’ as cool people. It’s not uncommon for teenagers to think “Should I get a boyfriend?” out of pressure. Research indicates that platonic peers influence our relationships and sexual behavior where a ‘taken’ relationship status is established as currency for popularity and social status.

    • You keep thinking “What is it like to have a boyfriend?” when you look at your friends and only want a relationship out of peer pressure
    • Before asking a guy out, think, “Do I like ‘him’ or the attention everyone will give us?” 
    • Do you only want a boyfriend so you’ll stop being the third wheel?

    There’s a simple test for this. Think of a scenario where you are not around anyone you know. Would you still want to be with this person? If friends are the only reason you want a boyfriend, then it’s not a good idea to look for one.  For more expert-backed insights, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

    2. You don’t know what you want in a man

    Another reason you can’t find a boyfriend is that you don’t know what you want in a man. This is also possible when you don’t know what you want in general. This keeps most of your dating history extremely short. Or, worse, you only realize that you and your boyfriend are not right for each other when it’s too late.

    • When you get together with someone, you get uncomfortable if they behave contrary to your ever-changing expectations of ‘boyfriend material’
    • You’re constantly dissatisfied with the men you meet
    • You don’t know why your relationships are not working, and you don’t know how to make it work

    If you’re confused, then you need to take some time off. Think about what you want. And take your time assessing if the guy you meet fits into that picture. If he doesn’t, better move on.

    3. You’re looking for love in the wrong place

    A major mistake that people make is to think they can change someone who wants something strictly short-term into someone who wants commitment. Pop culture pushes the idea that a person can be changed with the ‘power of love’, but this rarely happens in reality.

    • You keep thinking “Why can’t I get a boyfriend to stay?”, but still get into short-term affairs hoping they’ll fall in love eventually
    • You ignore signs of commitment issues in men
    • You feel pressured to present a hyper-sexualized image to be accepted by them

    The biggest sign that you’re looking for love with the wrong guy is that he’s not reciprocating your feelings even though you’ve been giving it your 100%.

    4. You have this idea of ‘The One’

    We all have an idea of the kind of person we want to be with. But if your definition of boyfriend material includes super-high and unrealistic expectations, it may get disappointing. You will discover that no one can fit into that ideal. Pop culture has led to the cultivation of an ideal man which keeps changing with trends. So, ‘The One’ morphs from Edward Cullen to Christian Grey, but he stays consistently unrealistic, unhealthy, and unachievable. Research calls it ‘The Prince Charming Effect’.

    • Do you visualize men from books, movies, or fairy tales when you think of a partner?
    • You immediately dismiss a person as a prospective boyfriend if he doesn’t demonstrate all the qualities that you want in your partner
    • You will not consider a man who doesn’t fit into the physical image of your ‘Prince Charming’, even if it’s someone you genuinely like

    It was observed in the above research that unrealistic standards were found to have negative consequences on the holder of such expectations. It’s not bad to have standards, especially if you’re dealing with low self-esteem yourself. But unrealistic standards, especially focusing on physicality, will not do you any good.

    5. You don’t have a boyfriend as you don’t know where to look

    You keep looking for love in clubs that are full of men looking for the next lay. The same goes for weddings. This might sound ironic, but weddings are notorious for casual extramarital encounters. Similarly, at the workplace, dating a coworker sounds thrilling but only for a few weeks. When you suggest anything long-term, these men begin citing HR policies.

    • You meet guys in the wrong places without considering the possibility that the kind of man you want is unlikely to be there
    • You meet a lot of men but they seem to disappear as soon as the night is over
    • You have nothing in common with these men, except that they’re single too

    If you’re looking for someone who enjoys opera and Renaissance art, you’d have a better chance of finding him at an art gallery than a baseball stadium.

    6. You are not good with words

    Communication plays a major role in the mating scene. You miss social cues which could make your dates comfortable. You say things you shouldn’t, making the whole encounter more awkward. This could be unintentional. For example, if you revel in dark humor, then your date could end up feeling disrespected, turned off, or even humiliated.

    • You get nervous during first dates. You don’t know what to say. You don’t get jokes or take them literally
    • Most of your first dates are spent in awkward silence and looking around
    • You feel relieved when the date ends

    Humor is subjective and you can’t do much in a situation where a joke lands wrong. But try to avoid any sensitive subjects. If you believe you’ve given offense, apologize immediately. You need to get over your anxiety when it comes to dating. Relax and stop thinking about impressing him. You’ll find yourself more comfortable talking to him.

    7. You don’t know how to present yourself

    Humans, like most of the species in nature, look for certain qualities in a mate. These qualities determine the survival of the offspring. Though human beings have evolved, evolutionary psychology still dictates a major part of how a mate is chosen. This makes sure that every species looks for the best in the available stock. In short, you’re going to get very little attention if you can’t bring out the real you in your best form.

    • Your clothes are either very loose or very tight
    • Your idea of ‘how should a woman dress up for her first date‘ includes tracksuits and crocs
    • You’ve always had the same style and rarely try anything new, despite suggestions from friends and family

    Dressing up to attract a man may feel sexist to you. But presenting your best version, in a way that aligns with your values, isn’t exactly sexist. Think what it is like to have a boyfriend who dresses shabbily. Do you want someone else to feel that way about you?

    8. You think you can ‘manifest’ love without working toward it

    I’m not being critical of any woman who believes in serendipity and the power of calling out to the universe. But you have to look at the statistics too. If you take no further action and don’t get out or meet people, the chances of love landing in your lap are minuscule. According to Rachel Riley from the show Countdown, there’s a 1 in 562 chance of you finding love if you leave it to fate. There’s more chance of you becoming a millionaire or having a pair of twins. 

    • You ignore opportunities to meet people because it is the wrong day for that according to your horoscope
    • You don’t meet guys that do not belong to your compatible zodiac signs
    • You don’t get actively involved in trying to cultivate a serious relationship with the man you’re dating, and instead, focus on doing rituals to get him to love you

    This doesn’t mean that you can’t find love on a chance encounter. But if you choose to not work on getting a guy, and then cry “Why can’t I get a boyfriend?”, you can’t blame anyone else. Outliers exist, but even God helps those who help themselves.

    9. You don’t want to try online dating

    You often say, “I can’t get a boyfriend, what am I doing wrong?” But maybe you’ve not tried online dating yet. You either have been scared off from the notoriety of such apps. Or you have been on such platforms and were disappointed by the kind of men you met.

    • You’re scared of getting catfished 
    • You’re scared of landing up with another testosterone-high man who just wants to play games where he doesn’t call you back after sex
    • You don’t want to initiate an online relationship because you think you’ll get two-timed 

    And those are valid fears. But you can date online successfully, especially post-Covid. So don’t hesitate to say, “Hey Google, find me a boyfriend”.

    10. You’re not in a relationship because of your emotional baggage

    This could be anything that you have experienced in the past which is affecting your life in the present. This could be due to a traumatic childhood or repressed emotional needs. Review the relationships you’ve had in past and think:

    • You keep worrying that the relationship will fail and begin to mentally prepare yourself for that eventuality
    • You struggle with trust issues and are scared of showing your emotions
    • Or you get extremely dependent on your partner

    You’ll notice that you never have a problem finding men, but none of those men seem to stick around, even if the relationship is amazing. Emotional baggage can create issues in a relationship when you begin to doubt the integrity of the relationship before you can commit to it. 

    11. You are still wounded from a previous relationship

    Do rebounds make you miss your ex more? Getting involved with someone before you’ve recovered from the emotional aftermath of the earlier relationship can make you miss your ex more. This can prove disastrous to your new relationship.

    • You often compare the men you meet with your ex
    • You post on social media about the new man to irritate your ex
    • You keep wanting a boyfriend to avoid feeling lonely instead of having genuine affection for the new man

    There have been cases where a rebound relationship has worked for some people, but research indicates that 90% of rebound relationships fail within the first three months. It’s better to wait and make sense of your feelings before you go looking for love again.

    12. You’re intimidating 

    You probably don’t realize it, but you may have internalized the strong female character trope. It is not uncommon to see female characters in pop culture with traditionally ‘male’ traits in an effort to portray them as strong. There’s nothing wrong in expressing your masculine side since gender is fluid. However, your no-nonsense and ambitious attitude may scare some men away. Research shows that men tend to rate assertive women as less attractive than compassionate women. Obviously, filter out such men, but try to assess if your assertiveness has turned into a deliberately intimidating persona.

    • Do you practice sitting or talking in a certain way that you think will earn you respect or, worse, fear?
    • Do people avoid speaking in your presence?
    • Do you have the same body language at the workplace and on a date?

    It is ironic that women often have to show themselves as non-feminine to be taken seriously at work and have to shed that persona to appear approachable. But matters of the heart can’t be expected to work the same way a team meeting does.

    13. Why can’t I get a boyfriend? Because “I’m the problem, it’s me”

    Taylor Swift summed up the problem of low self-esteem in women in the entire world with her song. When you have low self-esteem, you give any guy that comes your way your full attention, but ignore yourself completely. It’s easy to blame yourself for everything that goes wrong. Either you’re too hard on yourself and decide not to give the relationship another go. Or you get into a dysfunctional relationship as that is what feels normal to you.

    • You keep thinking you’ve embarrassed yourself on the first date and are unlikely to go on the second one, even if the man appears interested
    • You feel uncomfortable if the man suggests boundaries
    • You keep getting into relationships with toxic men

    It’s normal to have doubts about your desirability, but self-doubt can handicap your mental image of yourself. Even if you were to find someone amazing, you’ll find yourself getting excruciatingly dependent on him. This can make the whole relationship imbalanced.

    14. You are self-obsessed

    A relationship is a two-way street and can’t function if an effort is not made from both sides. If you don’t put the effort into maintaining your relationship, then it’s likely to be a short one. You may not realize it, but you could be the high-maintenance partner men run from. In such a case, the man is likely to look for someone else who can fulfill his emotional needs.

    • Any conversation with you is mostly about you
    • Your guy is likely to know more about you than you know about him
    • You exhibit the signs of a controlling woman and monopolize any decisions made in the relationship

    Self-obsession could be a form of narcissism which is a strategy to protect oneself when one does not feel adequately loved. To be in a healthy relationship, you need to start thinking about your relationship as an entity rather than a competition about who is better.

    15. You get creepy/needy

    Another way you can go wrong is that you get too needy. You start to stalk him, demand his constant attention, and get upset if he insists on boundaries. You start imagining that he’s playing games with you, and give hostile looks to every attractive person you see him with. You turn into a creepy/needy partner. Because you define love as control.

    • You always want to know what he’s doing, where he’s going, and who’s he with
    • You think it’s normal for you to check his phone
    • You hate it if he wants to spend some alone time or plans any trips with his friends 

    Such a controlling relationship can be stifling for anyone. Additionally, you’re setting a bad precedent in the relationship as he could demand the same thing from you.

    16. Does everyone find love eventually? Not when it comes to unrequited love

    Another reason you keep wanting a boyfriend but can’t find one is that you’re in love with someone who doesn’t love you back. You hope to get a boyfriend so you would fall out of love with this person, but this is not how it works. You need to sort your feelings for someone else before you start afresh with another person.

    • You always have thoughts about the guy you love even when you’re with someone else
    • You will prioritize this man over your relationship, even though you know it isn’t healthy
    • Any new man you’re dating works as a replacement for the guy you love

    This can be extremely confusing and unfair to anyone who genuinely likes you. It can be difficult to lose feelings for someone you love and let go. Try staying away from him and focusing on other things in your life so you can healthily move on to another relationship.

    17. You don’t ask for help 

    Have you considered asking friends for help? You may think it is unromantic for family or friends to set you up with someone as if you can’t land a decent date on your own. This may feel additionally bad if you have a dysfunctional relationship with your family. You’re likely to say no to any person they set you up with, even if you like them.

    • You consider it humiliating if your mother sets you up with the son of a woman she met at the church
    • You don’t trust your friends to find you a good person, especially if you think they don’t know you
    • You feel inadequate if you have to ask around for a date

    Not asking for help could be a sign of insecurity. But your friends and family often know you more than you realize. They are also aware of your relationship history and know what doesn’t work for you.

    18. You are bad at flirting

    Mike highlights this in The Ugly Truth when he observes that Abby is pretty and smart but no boyfriend comes her way. When he says that she needs to learn to flirt, she is confused at first. Flirting is more difficult than you think, especially if you’re not very good at quick thinking or get nervous easily.

    • You’re more comfortable talking by text than on phone or in person
    • You never realize when someone is flirting with you
    • Maybe you don’t know how to give physical compliments in general

    Healthy flirting can be a great icebreaker when you meet someone new. It can seem daunting to talk to someone with sexual undertones but relax a little. You’ll find the right note if you give it enough time and practice.

    19. You don’t have a boyfriend because you are rushing things

    I was single for most of my early twenties. I mostly had flings and didn’t have the inclination to get into a serious relationship. However, as soon as I turned thirty, it began to feel like everyone around me was either getting married or pregnant. And so I was meeting guys left, right, and center, crying, “Why can’t I get a boyfriend?”. Now I realize how scary I must have seemed to those guys, with my way-too-soon questions about their families, income, and debts.

    • You are constantly assessing your dates instead of enjoying your time with them
    • You give yourself a deadline by when you should be engaged
    • You think marriage will fix all your woes

    After a certain age, it can begin to feel that time is ticking away. You get a lot of pressure for getting married or having kids from your family. This can make you anxious and make you look at every relationship from a matrimonial POV. This can make any man run for the mountains.

    20. You aren’t giving them enough time

    People often go date-hopping when they’re not keen on a committed relationship or want to get an idea of the spread before they choose the best option. But when you’re looking for love, one date is not enough to get to know a person. Especially if you’re going on multiple dates on the same day. Some people may swear by it but research indicates that most guys take almost 3 months to confess their love.

    • Are you seeing multiple men on the same day or week as a way to improve productivity while looking for relationships?
    • Have you prepared a questionnaire for these men and ticked them off if they answer ‘negatively’ to a question?
    • Are you getting confused between two or more of these men?

    It’s draining and counterproductive to date multiple men and filter them out like an assembly line. Additionally, you’re not giving yourself enough time to forge an emotional connection with anyone to fall in love.

    21. You’re problematic

    Your friends won’t tell you, but the reason you struggle to find a boyfriend could be that you’re ‘that’ girl. You’re that girl who talks about financial independence but expects her boyfriend to pay her bills. Or she likes to be spoiled but makes no effort from her side to do the same for her boyfriend. Or she starts as the caring girlfriend who sends him cute texts in the beginning but turns toxic once you go exclusive. 

    • Your idea of an ideal man is who exhibits the traditional role of a ‘provider’, i.e. he pays the bills, prioritizes others over himself, doesn’t rest till it’s late in the night
    • You expect him to pay all your bills while you don’t contribute your share
    • You constantly compare him to others, or worse, to your father

    You need to recognize the signs that you are the problem in your relationship. And if you are, you need to work on your self-awareness and try to resolve the underlying issues responsible for this behavior.

    What can you do if you don’t have a boyfriend but want one?

    The thing about love is you never know if you want it because you actually want it, or because you feel like you ‘should’ want it. Ask yourself “Why do I want a boyfriend?” before you start looking for one. If you’re looking for a boyfriend for social reasons or because you think it’s time you had one, then you may not be on the right track. Once you know what you want and why you want it, it’s only then you can move toward it. So how can you find a boyfriend when you want one?

    1. Love yourself

    You may be rolling your eyes at this one. Not everything can be resolved by loving oneself. And what is self-love anyway? How does one love themself? By loving yourself the way you would love someone else.

    • Be kind and considerate toward yourself
    • Create healthy emotional boundaries in relationships
    • Prioritize your mental health
    • Learn to say no
    • Stop looking for approval from others

    When you prioritize your mental health and have positive self-esteem, you enable yourself to get into a relationship that is loving and rewarding in the long term. 

    2. Focus on developing the relationship

    If you like someone, you need more than a meeting over coffee to know he’s the one. With a few men, you will know instantly, but with others, you may need some time before deciding ‘the one’ among them.

    • Give a guy enough time to see if you can envision a future with him
    • Focus on developing the relationship, try to get to know him
    • Set up realistic stages or timelines. For example, if you feel that you’re not going from kissing to something sexual till a certain date, then maybe talk to him and try to know what he thinks of the relationship 

    3. Hey Google, find me a boyfriend – online dating

    If you have tried bars and can’t find a boyfriend among the frat boys you find there, then try online dating. You may not believe it but according to Pew Research Centre, online dating is as successful as in-person dating. Research suggests that online dating has displaced many traditional ways of meeting new people.

    Additionally, it can help you meet people with similar interests without having to go through others who may not have the same values/beliefs. Dating apps like Bumble and Mashable cater to people who are looking for commitment, so when you find the right match, you can just focus on your date and not wonder about the essentials.

    4. Know what you can’t stand

    We often think about the qualities we want in a partner. But it may be easier to figure out if you know what you can’t agree on. If you’re done with toxic men in your life, then run away at the first red flag. Don’t wait to look for a silver lining.

    • Look for red flags about things you don’t want to compromise on
    • Talk to him about it, how it makes you uncomfortable, and if he’s willing to work on it
    • If you think he won’t change, move on

    5. Be patient

    It’s said, “The heart wants what it wants.” Well, the heart also takes time to decide, and it takes as much time as it wants. You can’t rush yourself into feeling affection for a man. I often wondered, “What is it like to have a boyfriend who wants to get married the same time as I do?” Because no man wanted to move so fast in our relationship. It scared them to no end.

    If you feel that it might be getting late for you, stop and think about why you think so. Is it what everyone else has been telling you? Winding up with the wrong guy just because you think time is running out won’t help. At best, it could make you regret the relationship. At worst, it could leave you traumatized.

    Key Pointers

    • Many of the reasons you can’t find a boyfriend could be rooted in your lack of self-esteem
    • Do not think of finding a boyfriend as a task, otherwise, it won’t feel romantic and will feel like a chore you hate
    • Focus on developing the relationship while keeping an eye out for red flags
    • Be patient. This may take more time than you anticipate

    Humans were never made to be solitary creatures. It is normal to feel the need for someone to cuddle when you go to bed. But relationships are complex and one wrong step is all it takes for a lifetime of regret. To every person who says “Why can’t I get a boyfriend?”, I say, take your time, explore your options, and most of all, enjoy these experiences. If you still feel you can’t cope, ask for help from friends and family. We at Bonobology have an extensive panel of experts to help you when you need it. Love will come your way when you’re ready for it, not when you think it should come.

    FAQs

    1. Why is it so difficult to get a boyfriend?

    It’s not difficult to get a boyfriend, but you will have to work to find a healthy relationship. Commitment is a big deal for a lot of people. Everyone may have their own set of apprehensions about it. So it may take some time before you find the right person who has the same beliefs as you do.

    2. Is it weird not to have a boyfriend?

    It is not weird to have a boyfriend. If you’re thinking, “Should I get a boyfriend?” just to appease society, then don’t get into a relationship. A committed relationship status doesn’t validate your existence or give you an advantage over other people. More women are choosing to stay single and focus on their careers nowadays, according to the Pew Research Center. You certainly aren’t alone if you’re single. 

    3. Will I ever find a boyfriend?

    Yes, you will. Stop thinking, “Is there something wrong with me because I don’t have a boyfriend?” Because there isn’t. If you keep looking in the right places, focus on working on yourself, and pay attention to your date’s red flags, you will meet the right person and have a healthy relationship with him. 

  • I want to build a hospital and orphanage one day – Wendy Shay

    I want to build a hospital and orphanage one day – Wendy Shay

    Award-winning songstress Wendy Shay has hinted of her long-held desire to build a hospital and an orphanage from proceeds of her music career.

    The former nurse says already she is making a lot of money from music and her dream to do bigger things pushes her to do more.

    “There is so much money in music,” she told Elikem Kumordzie The Tailor on 3FM Drive.

    “Because the money I am making now just even from my streams alone, I couldn;t have made it.

    “And I want to do big things,” she chipped in. “The things I want to do in my life, build a hospital, orphanages one day, in order for me to do it, I have to do music.”

    She stated how Beyonce inspires her to do more.

  • Prince Harry and Kate Middleton’s close ‘sibling’ bond before royal exit

    Prince Harry and Kate Middleton’s close ‘sibling’ bond before royal exit

    The Duke of Sussex has been open about his strained relationships with members of the royal family, however, there was a time when he once shared a close bond with his sister-in-law, the Princess of Wales, over the years.

    The pair have known each other since they were teenagers with Kate having met Harry’s brother, Prince William, while they were studying at the University of St Andrews.

    As a royal girlfriend, she joined her future husband William on family holidays with King Charles and Harry. And at the Order of the Garter ceremony in Windsor in 2008, Harry made sure that Kate felt at ease at such a public outing by making her laugh.

    When William and Kate announced their engagement in 2010, Harry was delighted for the pair, telling German newspaper Bild: “I’ve always wanted a sister and now I’ve got one. I’ve known Kate for years, and it’s fantastic that she is becoming part of the family.”

    Take a look at Prince Harry and Kate’s sweetest photos together in HELLO!‘s gallery…

    kate middleton prince harry thanksgiving service 2012

    At the Thanksgiving service to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 at St Paul’s Cathedral, the then-Duchess appeared to get the giggles when her brother-in-law leaned in to whisper to her.

    kate middleton prince harry olympic torch 2012

    The royal family played a huge role in supporting Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics, and an excitable Harry and Kate, along with William, watched the Olympic torch relay outside Buckingham Palace.

    kate middleton prince harry warner bros 2013

    When William, Kate and Harry shared a joint household, they would often carry out engagements together. One of our favourite events was when the trio visited the Harry Potter film set at Warner Bros. Studios in 2013. They laughed as they played with wands during their tour.

    The Princess was also pregnant with her eldest child, Prince George, at the time, and Harry has previously spoken about his love for his nephews, George and Prince Louis, and niece, Princess Charlotte, telling The Daily Mail: “They are the most amazing things ever.”

    kate middleton prince harry trooping the colour 2014

    We wonder what Harry said to his sister-in-law to make her giggle so much on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as they attended Trooping the Colour in 2014. The pair often share a carriage in the procession, usually with Queen Consort Camilla, and then later with Harry’s wife Meghan Markle.

    prince harry kate middleton bafta 2015

    William, Harry and Kate were all hysterical with laughter as they tried ‘welly wanging’, with children and representatives from charities and Aardman Animations, during a meeting of the Charities Forum at BAFTA in 2015.

    kate middleton prince harry anzac day 2019

    Prince Harry was just weeks away from becoming a father for the first time in April 2019 when he joined Kate at the Anzac Day service. The pair stepped out together for the service, chatting and laughing as they arrived at Westminster Abbey.

    kate william harry walking

    In the end, when relationships were already broken, Kate was seen walking with Harry towards Windsor Castle following Prince Philip’s funeral in April 2021. At the time, their reunion went viral as it appeared Kate was trying to be a bridge between the two brothers.

    royals waving after queen death

    Over a year later, shortly after the Queen’s death, the Prince and Princess of Wales made an appearance in Winsdor and were surprisingly reunited with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for the emotional outing. Harry and Meghan joined the pair after the Prince of Wales personally extended an invitation to them. Crowds broke into applause seeing the royals couples together with William, Kate and Meghan shaking hands with members of the public. 

  • “He’s humble”: Lil Win meets fan, hugs her & gives words of encouragement in vid

    “He’s humble”: Lil Win meets fan, hugs her & gives words of encouragement in vid

    Veteran Kumawood actor, Kwadwo Nkansah, fondly known as Lil Win had folks admiring his approachable and welcoming nature as he vibed with a random fan by the roadside.

    In a video shared on TikTok, the Kumawood legend was sharply dressed and on his way to what looked like a meeting when he met a fan by the roadside.

    The pretty lady walked side by side with Lil Win and engaged him in a conversation. She had a beautiful broad smile on her face and seemed excited about meeting the actor.

    @virginbloggergh

    Awww Kwadwo Nkansah lil win is such a humble soul 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    ♬ original sound – Virginblogger

    The video did not show their entire conversation as parts of the lady’s words were cut out. However, Lil Win could be heard encouraging her and giving her assurances that everything would be fine.

    He proceeded to give her a huge hug which widened her already big smile further. From Lil Win’s demeanour and words, it is likely that the lady shared some troubles she might be facing with him, hence he giving her assurances.

    After speaking to the lady, Lil Win exchanged pleasantries with some other excited folks that met him. The video won the hearts of Netizens as they admired how lovable Lil Win was.

    Netizens Admire Lil Win

    user963668441482 Efye love said:

    He was like this before why can’t he humble himself I respect him alot

    user4989753118543 commented:

    I still don’t understand why they dislike him like that are this people in for real

    ghacemtirport222 wrote:

    God bless u my name kojo

    Isaac Frimpong also said:

    He is too much. Gye wo ✌️

  • We are trash’ – M3nsa fumes over 15-year jail term for phone snatcher

    We are trash’ – M3nsa fumes over 15-year jail term for phone snatcher

    Ghana musician M3nsa disagrees with the punishment meted out to an Okada rider Emmanuel Waki by a competent court of jurisdiction.

    Emmanuel Waki, 21, has been sentenced to serve 15 years jail term after pleading guilty to robbing a bystander of his mobile phone in front of the Police CID Headquarters.

    The robbery incident which occurred on December 19, last year, is said to have been witnessed by the Inspector General of Police and his bodyguards who were then returning from routine observational duties.

    Emmanuel Waki, who is affectionately called Pocket, was given a hot chase which led to the arrest of Salifu Alhaji, also Okada rider, who then led the police to arrest Waki at Old Fadama, reports starrfm.com.gh.

    The report further said after pleading guilty to two counts of conspiracy and robbery, Waki was sentenced to 10 years for conspiracy and 15 years for robbery. The court, however, said the sentence should run concurrently, meaning he would serve the highest of 15 years.

    Reacting to the news, M3nsa was puzzled over why Waki would be handed a 15-year jail term for such an offence.

    “People are poor, and hungry, and desperate. Committing petty crimes in front of even more corrupt institutions and personnel doesn’t change the core of the issue,” his tweet on January 5, 2023, read. “15yrs for what? To destroy his life even further? Human beings we be trash waaaa”.

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  • I spent 6 months out of my 5-year contract at Burniton Music Group – OV

    I spent 6 months out of my 5-year contract at Burniton Music Group – OV

    Barbara Naa Nyarko, the first-ever female winner of MTN Hitmaker and a former signee of Burniton Music Group has revealed she spent six (6) months or less with the label despite a stipulated 5-year contract.

    OV, who had until recently gone under the radar in an explosive tell-it-all interview with NY DJ on BTM Afrika revealed she was informed of her contract termination via a text message from the label boss, Stonebwoy, who was at the time out of the country.

    According to the Shush hitmaker, she is yet to know the exact cause of the termination.

    Asked if she breached the terms of her contract, she responded in the negative saying, “Nothing really happened. I wanted to be there, I was there, I did my thing, I learnt some things and it ended. I really don’t know what happened, I can’t tell up until today. He (Stonebwoy) texted me saying that he doesn’t want to work with any of his artists anymore. I asked questions, and I went for meetings but it wasn’t clear.”

    Regardless, OV is proud she had the opportunity to work with the label.

    “I was hurt but I’m very ok. I really wanted to be there (Burniton Music Group) because I genuinely liked the artist (Stonebwoy) and learn a thing or two from him,” she said.

    In November 2018, OV beat Awal to be crowned winner of the prestigious music reality show MTN Hitmaker.

    As part of her package, she was supposed to be handed over to a management team. However, she chose to work with Burniton Music Group.

    “I spoke to the boss of Charterhouse (organizers) who asked if I really wanted to be there since there were plans for me already but I insisted since I admired the man (Stonebwoy).

    OV opened up on a number of issues including her health and more.

    Watch the full interview below.

  • North West uses makeup to transform into dad Kanye on TikTok

    North West uses makeup to transform into dad Kanye on TikTok

    Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West looked like the spitting image of her father Kanye West in a TikTok video uploaded Thursday night – after the rapper said he didn’t want his kids on the social media platform. 

    The little girl, nine, transformed into the rapper, 45, by using her special effects makeup skills, which Kim recently revealed she’s been taking classes for.

    Kim, 42, joined in on the fun as she stood next to North, who contoured her face and drew on facial hair to perfectly emulate her dad.

    Kim Kardashian’s daughter North dresses up as Kanye West

    Seeing double! Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West looked like the spitting image of her father Kanye West in a TikTok video uploaded Thursday night

    New skill: The little girl, nine, transformed into the rapper, 45, by using her newfound special effects makeup skills, which Kim recently revealed she’s been taking classes for

    North tucked her braided hair into a black beanie and drew on a fake hairline for a more realistic effect.

    She completed the epic transformation by throwing on a black hooded sweatshirt.

    Kim towered over her eldest child while rocking a pair of mirrored sunglasses from Kanye’s Yeezy line and pulled her newly-dyed brunette hair into a sleek bun.

    The KUWTK alum highlighted her toned figure in a skintight SKIMS bodysuit paired with black leather pants.

    Father and daughter: North is seen with her father Kanye courtside at her basketball game in October 

    Mom, too! Kim, 42, joined in on the fun as she stood next to North, who contoured her face and drew on facial hair to perfectly emulate her dad

    As another nod to Kanye, a remix of the hitmaker’s 2013 track Bound 2 played over the video.

    Kim famously starred as Kanye’s video vixen in the song’s music video.

    In the now infamous video, Kim appeared fully nude while sitting backwards on a motorcycle driven by Kanye in front of a green screen.

    All out: North tucked her braided hair into a black beanie and drew on a fake hairline for a more realistic effect. She completed the epic transformation by throwing on a black hooded sweatshirt

    It comes after last January Kanye stated that he does not want any of his four children to have TikTok accounts without his permission.

    The rapper made the comment during an interview with Jason Lee for an episode of Hollywood Unlocked, while noting that he is taking a more active role in his kid’s lives. 

    North had been the focus of attention for maintaining a TikTok account over the few months before.

    Stylish mom: Kim towered over her eldest child while rocking a pair of mirrored sunglasses from Kanye’s Yeezy line and pulled her newly-dyed brunette hair into a sleek bun. The KUWTK alum highlighted her toned figure in a skintight SKIMS bodysuit paired with black leather pants

    West had made his opinion on TikTok clear during an alleged incident at Kardashian’s home, where he had his ‘two female cousins’ speak to Kardashian’s ‘security’ on his behalf. 

    He recalled: ‘I said, “I need you to go and say these two things: Security ain’t going to be in between me and my children, and my children ain’t going to be on TikTok without my permission.”‘  

    The Stronger rapper then remarked that, although he was used to having his personal life become the center of attention, he was particularly sensitive about the public’s perception of his children. 

    Familiar tune: As another nod to Kanye, a remix of the hitmaker’s 2013 track Bound 2 played over the video

    ‘They can go on SNL and make jokes, they can make jokes in the media, they can plant stories, about whoever I am dating and whatever I want to do…I can tell you straight up, don’t play with my kids,’ he said. 

    ‘It is going to be all legal, it is going to be all legal, baby. You are not going to gaslight me, thinking it is going to be calm like this,’ he said.

    Kanye and Kim share four children together which they are currently co-parenting; North, eight, Saint, six, Chicago, three, and Psalm, two. 

    Video vixen: Kim famously starred as Kanye’s video vixen in the song’s music video

    North has been honing her special FX makeup skills in recent months.

    She often showcases her work on TikTok and recently transformed herself into the Grinch ahead of the Christmas holiday.

    During an appearance on Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP podcast, Kim gushed over her daughter’s newfound passion and revealed she has been taking classes to master the craft.

    Awkward: In the now infamous video, Kim appeared fully nude while sitting backwards on a motorcycle driven by Kanye in front of a green screen

    ‘[North] loves special effects makeup, so she’ll be doing scars and faces and bullet wounds,’ she explained to the host.

    ‘She takes classes on it and that’s what she loves to do so she loves to show it.’ 

    Kim said that making TikTok videos makes North ‘so happy.’

    ‘The way that she is so creative, the way that she loves to do TikTok and do these videos, and she’ll take my phone and do skincare stuff,’ she gushed.

    Passion: North has been honing her special FX makeup skills in recent months

    The Grinch: She often showcases her work on TikTok and recently transformed herself into the Grinch ahead of the Christmas holiday

    Kim and her eldest child created their joint TikTok in November 2021 and currently boast over 12million followers.

    And although Kanye disapproves of North having access to the social media app, the exes agreed on one rule: comments must be turned off on all posts.

    The app is only allowed on Kim’s phone so the mother-of-four can monitor North’s usage. 

    It comes after budding makeup enthusiast North has previously showed off her artistic talent when she created a landscape painting in 2021.

    The painting of snow-capped mountains overlooking a lake drew over a million ‘likes’, after becoming the subject of scrutiny.

    Wow: It comes after budding makeup enthusiast North has previously showed off her artistic talent when she created a landscape painting in 2021 

    The controversy prompted Kim to share more evidence of her daughter’s artistic prowess in the days to follow. 

    ‘My daughter and her best friend have been taking a serious oil painting class where their talents and creativity are being encouraged and nurtured,’ Kim wrote on her Instagram Stories.  

    The reality star had shared a photo of the painting to her Instagram stories earlier with the caption: ‘My little artist North’.

    Almost immediately, some on Twitter were expressing their disbelief that the impressive painting was created by Kim and Kanye West’s eldest daughter.

    Kim Kardashian and daughter North West dance together on TikTok

    Following lots of debate about the validity of the painting – with many comments suggesting Kim’s child was not responsible for the painting – she added: ‘How dare you see children doing awesome things and then try to accuse them of NOT being awesome!?!?!’

    ‘Please stop embarrassing yourselves with the negativity and allow every child to be GREAT!!! NORTH WEST PAINTED THAT PERIOTDDDDDABCDEFGZFDT!!!!!!!’ 

    Some online critics even questioned North’s signature in the corner of the painting, claiming it to be fake. 

    Others, however, declared the painting was definitely within the skill range of a seven-year-old. 

    Kim and Kanye’s union – which the influencer considers her one ‘real’ marriage despite walking down the aisle two times before – came to an end in 2021.

    Divorced: Kim and Kanye’s union – which the influencer considers her one ‘real’ marriage despite walking the aisle two times prior – came to an end in 2021; the pair seen in 2019 

    Emotional: Though the pair have come to a custody agreement, Kim recently confessed that co-parenting with the rapper, 45, has been ‘really f***ing hard’

    Kim filed for divorce that February after nearly seven years of marriage. The former couple share four children: North, nine, Saint, seven, Chicago, four, and Psalm, three.

    It took over a year – and countless fiery Instagram rants from Kanye that aired out their custody battle and behind-the-scenes drama – for the pair to settle the split.

    TMZ revealed that Kim will receive $200,000 in child support monthly. It was also agreed upon that Kim and Kanye will have joint custody and ‘equal access’ to their kids.

    Though the pair have come to an agreement, Kim recently confessed that co-parenting with the rapper, 45, has been ‘really f***ing hard’ and that she’s done her best to shield their children from the drama.

    Co-parents: The former couple share four children: North, nine, Saint, seven, Chicago, four, and Psalm, three 

  • Aggrieved father pleads with ex-wife NOT to chemically castrate their son, 9

    Aggrieved father pleads with ex-wife NOT to chemically castrate their son, 9

    A desperate father has been pleading with his ex wife to not chemically castrate their son after she moved to California from Texas. 

    Jeff Younger, of Texas, revealed a video of his child, James, nine, claiming he’s a girl on Tucker Carlson Tonight. When asked if he was a boy, James told his dad in the video: ‘No, I’m a girl.’ 

    The young boy claimed his mother, who is a pediatrician, told him he was female because he ‘loved girls’ and would dress him up in ‘dresses.’ Younger claimed his ex-wife, Dr. Anne Georgulas, planned to chemically castrate their son by the age of nine, his current age. 

    Chemical castration refers to the use of chemicals or drugs to stop sex hormone production. Medications commonly known as ‘puberty blockers’ are increasingly used on minors with gender dysphoria, and there is no federal age limit on who can be prescribed them.

    ‘My blood ran cold when I realized what she had planned for that boy,’ Younger told Carlson. 

    Concerned dad Jeff Younger films son saying he is a girl

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    Jeff Younger, of Texas, is desperately attempted to block his ex-wife Dr. Anne Georgulas from chemically castrating their son, James, nine. 

    His ex-wife Dr. Anne Georgulas (pictured) claimed three doctors confirmed James had gender dysphoria and has long argued that James is transgender and wanted her child to transition to a girl named Luna

    ‘She started transitioning him when he was two. She tried to enroll him in a gender clinic when he was five – the Genesis Clinic in Dallas, Texas. Pediatrician records show that she intended to chemically castrate him at age eight or nine, his current age. 

    ‘And then he magically moves to California? I don’t think this is an accident.’ 

    He said his ex-wife divorced him so she could castrate the boy without his permission and even got a temporary court order that forbade Younger from ‘even telling my son that he was a boy,’ he said on the show. 

    ‘I had to present him to the world as a girl,’ he said. ‘His twin brother [Jude] got completely confused by all this.’ 

    In 2019, Younger was granted 50/50 rights to his children to help block his wife’s advancements toward the medical procedure, but the case was eventually transferred and Judge Mary Brown stripped the father of his rights, he claimed. 

    ‘Eventually, [she] allowed my ex to move to California just a few days before the sanctuary law in California went into effect.’ 

    California’s sanctuary law protects transgender children and their families who flee from ‘Alabama, Texas, Idaho or any other state criminalizing the parents of trans kids for allowing them to receive gender-affirming care.’ 

    In a video filmed by Younger, the young boy claimed his mother told him he was female because he ‘loved girls’ and would dress him up in ‘dresses’

    ‘If these parents and their kids come to California, the legislation will help protect them from having their kids taken away from them or from being criminally prosecuted for supporting their trans kids’ access to healthcare,’ State Senator Scott Weiner said in a statement. 

    The sanctuary law went into effect on January 1, 2023. 

    The father took his case all the way up to the Texas Supreme Court in an attempt to block his wife, but in an 8-1 decision, they ‘absurdly’ rejected his petition, saying she was ‘no more likely to transition my son in California under the sanctuary laws than she would in Texas.’ 

    The 9 states where chemical castration is legal 

    1. Alabama 
    2. California 
    3. Florida
    4. Georgia
    5. Iowa 
    6. Louisiana
    7. Montana
    8. Oregon
    9. Texas
    10. Wisconsin

    Texas also allows chemical castration but does not have a sanctuary law, which blocks injunctions from other states to stop the transition process. 

    Younger also claimed the child’s school district ‘tried to secretly transition’ James and forced the father to dress his son in girl’s clothes. 

    ‘I’d bring my son to school in boy’s clothes and they’d give him a dress and make him use the girls’ restroom,’ the father-of-two claimed on Carlson’s show. 

    Georgulas had the boy registered in school as a girl, according to Younger. 

    In October 2019, Georgulas won a court case that allowed her to put James through hormone therapy to block puberty. 

    Georgulas, who is a pediatrician, had long argued that James is transgender and wanted her child to transition to a girl named Luna.

    Her ex-husband, however, did not believe James has gender dysphoria and that his child was just experiencing some confusion with gender.

    He accused Georgulas of forcing James to socially transition into a girl by making the child wear dresses. However, she claimed three mental health professionals had diagnosed James with gender dysphoria and that therapists had recommended they start using the name Luna instead of James.

    Georgulas and Younger married back in 2010 when they were members of the Orthodox Church.

    They went through IVF to have twins and requested their gender be male before they were born in 2012.

    ‘My blood ran cold when I realized what she had planned for that boy,’ Younger said. He claimed his wife divorced him and moved to California to chemically castrate their son without his permission 

    The couple annulled their marriage several years later.

    But the arguments over their child’s gender began when Georgulas took James to see a gender therapist at the Children’s Hospital Center.

    She claims she had noticed James requesting girl-themed toys, that the child was imitating female Disney characters and had been asking to wear dresses.

    The therapist recommended James start social transitioning by wearing dresses to school and going by the name Luna.

    Younger claims his ex-wife had been forcing the transition ever since their divorce and has accused Georgulas of starting to manipulate their child when James was just three years old accusing her of locking their son in the bedroom and telling their child that ‘monsters only eat boys.’

  • Dave Bautista relieved as Drax role in Guardians of the Galaxy ends

    Dave Bautista relieved as Drax role in Guardians of the Galaxy ends

    Dave Bautista says he feels “relief” that his role as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy is coming to an end.

    The professional wrestler turned actor is “grateful” to have played the character in the popular Marvel films but says he doesn’t want it to be his “legacy”.

    Volume 3 hits cinemas in May and is expected to be the last in the series.

    “It wasn’t all pleasant. It was hard playing that role,” he said in an interview with GQ Magazine.

    Bautista stars as the dopey, often socially unaware character alongside Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel in the movie.

    He said the gruelling make-up process to transform him into the reformed intergalactic criminal “was beating me down”.

    “And I just don’t know if I want Drax to be my legacy – it’s a silly performance, and I want to do more dramatic stuff.”

    Before acting, Dave enjoyed a successful career with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), gaining fame under his ring name Batista.

    Bautista and Chris Pratt
    Image caption, Dave Bautista began acting in 2006 and has gone on to appear in films including Spectre, Blade Runner 2049 and Dune

    He also spoke about comparisons with Dwayne Johnson, aka the Rock – arguably the most successful wrestler turned actor.

    He said it was never his intention to imitate The Rock, but said he does “just want to be… a respected actor”.

    “I’m nervous about things. But I can force myself to do things that make me uncomfortable, because I know I’m not going to get anywhere if I don’t.

    “I may cringe after the fact, but I’m not going to let that fear hold me back,” he told the US magazine.

    Dave isn’t alone in having a rather more bleak look back at a role that’s given him and his fans so much.

    Moving on

    Robert Pattinson received lots of love for his career-making role as vampire Edward Cullen in Twilight.

    But he said it was “weird being part of that, representing something you don’t particularly like”.

    James Bond himself – Daniel Craig – said in an interview after Spectre’s 2015 release that he wanted to “move on” and would only do another 007 “for the money”.

    And he got it. Or at least, according to US showbiz mag Variety, which claimed he was paid $25m for his final Bond outing in No Time to Die.

    Miley Cyrus, who starred as Hannah Montana, said she did not have “the best of both worlds”.

    “That was drilled into my head, like without being Hannah Montana no one cares about you.”

    Miley Cyrus
    Image caption, Miley Cyrus has spoken of the negatives of playing the role of Hannah Montana

    Freelance film critic Katie Smith-Wong says often actors can look back differently on their previous roles.

    She says creative differences, wanting to avoid being typecast or elements of their character’s development “they didn’t agree with”.

    “I think he [Dave Bautista] wants to break the mould,” says Katie.

    It’s hard to know the “full story, the true story” around his comments about Drax, but it “could be a number of things”, says Katie.

    One could be “not having the kind of material that would help establish his character as more than just comic relief, which is kind of what Drax is,” she says.

    “Because he had an interesting backstory that was teased in the first Guardian film. So that was never fully explored.”

    She describes this as “a window” for Bautista to “explore new opportunities”.

    And his relief might be the ability to do that while no longer “feeling obligated to Marvel to stay in that role,” Katie says.

    Katie is also a Marvel fan and describes the franchise as one “that you grow up with and become emotionally invested in”.

    But she says the character of Drax is different to other notable names.

    Dave Bautista
    Image caption, Dave has made a successful transition from WWE wrestler to star actor

    “Drax is one of those characters that fans can enjoy, but it’s not as big an emotional investment as compared to Iron Man or Captain America.”

    And she feels the comments will help “build interest” in the film and Drax’s future before the film comes out.

    “What will be interesting is how his departure will affect the Guardians, as well as the future films.”

    “Will the comic relief go towards other characters, or was this a missed opportunity to elevate his history?”

    “What we’ve learned from the MCU is that things can happen in the most unexpected of ways,” she adds.

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  • China Covid: Celebrity deaths spark fears over death toll

    China Covid: Celebrity deaths spark fears over death toll

    The growing number of Chinese public figures whose deaths are being made public is prompting people to question the official Covid death toll.

    The death of Chu Lanlan, a 40-year-old opera singer, last month came as a shock to many, given how young she was.

    Her family said they were saddened by her “abrupt departure”, but did not give details of the cause of her death.

    China scrapped its strict zero-Covid policy in December and has seen a rapid surge of infections and deaths.

    There are reports of hospitals and crematoria becoming overwhelmed.

    But the country has stopped publishing daily cases data, and has announced only 22 Covid deaths since December, using its own strict criteria.

    Now only those who die from respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia are counted.

    On Wednesday the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that China was under-representing the true impact of Covid in the country – in particular deaths.

    But the deaths of Chu Lanlan and others is sparking speculation about greater losses than those reported on official accounts.

    According to the specialist news website Operawire, Chu Lanlan was a soprano who specialised in Peking Opera – a theatrical art in which performers use speech, song, dance and combat movements to tell stories – and was also involved in charitable causes.

    On New Year’s Day news of the death of actor Gong Jintang devastated many Chinese internet users.

    Gong Jintang
    Image caption, Gong Jintang was known for his performance in the country’s longest-running TV series, In-Laws, Out-laws.

    Gong, 83, was known to many households for his performance in the country’s longest-running TV series, In-Laws, Out-laws. His portrait of Father Kang had captivated fans for more than two decades since the show first aired in 2000.

    The cause of his death is unclear, but many social media users linked it to the recent deaths of other older people.

    “Please god, please treat the elderly better,” his co-star Hu Yanfen wrote on Chinese social media platform Weibo.

    “R.I.P Father Kang. This wave have really claimed many elders’ lives, let’s make sure we protect the elderly in our families,” one user wrote on Weibo.

    Acclaimed scriptwriter Ni Zhen was also among recent deaths. The 84-year-old was famous for his work on the 1991 film Raise the Red Lantern, which is widely considered to be one of the best Chinese films by critics.

    Meanwhile Hu Fuming, a former journalist and retired professor of Nanjing University, died on 2 January at the age of 87.

    He was the main author of a famous commentary published in 1978 that marked the start of the China’s “Boluan Fanzheng” period – a time of eliminating chaos and returning to normal after the upheaval of the Cultural Revolution under the country’s first Communist leader Mao Zedong.

    Hu Fuming
    Image caption, Hu Fuming was a well known scholar and author

    According to a tally by Chinese media, 16 scientists from the country’s top science and engineering academies died between 21 and 26 December.

    None of these deaths were linked to Covid in their obituaries, but that hasn’t prevented speculation online.

    “Did he also die of ‘bad flu’?” one of the top-rated comments under news of Mr Ni’s death said.

    “Even if you trawl through the whole internet you can’t find any reference to his cause of death,” said another internet user.

    But there was also criticism of demonstrators who took to the streets in November in rare political protests calling for the end of leader Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid policy.

    “Are those people happy now, seeing old people… now paving the way for their freedom?” asked one social media user.

    Mr Xi appeared to refer obliquely to the protests in his New Year’s address, saying it was natural in such a big country for people to have different opinions.

    But he urged people to come together and show unity as China entered a “new phase” in its approach to Covid.

    The Chinese authorities are aware of the widespread scepticism although they continue to play down the severity of this wave of Covid sweeping the country.

    In an interview with state TV, the director of Beijing’s Institute of Respiratory Diseases admitted the number of deaths of elderly people so far this winter was “definitely more” than in past years, while also stressing that critical cases remained a minority of the overall number of Covid cases.

    This week the People’s Daily, the Communist Party’s official newspaper, urged citizens to work towards a “final victory” over Covid and dismissed criticism of the previous zero-Covid policy.

  • Joan Sydney: Neighbours and a Country Practice star dies at 83

    Joan Sydney: Neighbours and a Country Practice star dies at 83

    Joan Sydney, who starred in long-running soaps A Country Practice and Neighbours, has died at the age of 83.

    The British-Australian actor died last Wednesday at her Sydney home after a long illness.

    Her long-time friend and fellow actor Sally-Anne Upton confirmed her death on Facebook yesterday.

    Ms Sydney played Margaret Sloan, a no-nonsense matron, in A Country Practice during the 1980s.

    She was named most outstanding actress for the role in 1989 at Australia’s annual Logie Awards for television.

    In 2002, she joined the cast of Neighbours, playing Valda Sheergold.

    Ms Sydney was born in London and grew up in Wales. She trained as an actor in the Oldham Repertory Theatre.

    She made her screen debut in the 1957 film version of English play When We Are Married, at the age of 21. She emigrated to Perth in 1965, and later moved to New South Wales.

    Fans and fellow artists paid tribute to the late actor on social media.

    “Thank you for all you have taught me, love, friendship, many memories shared that will be treasured forever,” wrote Ms Upton, who acted alongside Ms Sydney in her last television production, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.

    Shane Withington, who also starred in A Country Practice, tweeted: “Comedy is never as easy as it looks and this lady made it look effortless. I adored her.”

  • Quavo releases moving Takeoff tribute song

    Quavo releases moving Takeoff tribute song

    Quavo has released a new song in honor of his late nephew and fellow Migos member, Takeoff.

    “Without You” pays tribute to Takeoff who was shot and killed in Houston, Texas in November at age 28. The lyrics speak to Quavo’s grief for his loved one and collaborator.

    “Tears rollin’ down my eyes/ Can’t tell you how many times I cried/ Days ain’t the same without you/ I don’t know if I’m the same without you,” Quavo raps.

    The video for the song shows Quavo, sitting in a chair and smoking in what appears to be a studio, as the emotional tune plays.

    The pair had been together when Takeoff was killed outside of a private party.

    The suspect charged in his death posted bail this week and is now awaiting trial.

    Takeoff and Quavo had only recently formed the duo “Unc & Phew” and released their debut album, “Only Built for Infinity Links,” j

    Along with their longtime friend Offset, the two had been members of the platinum selling rap trio Migos and released their final studio album, “Culture III,” in 2021.

  • R. Kelly silenced Aaliyah and her family with NDA after marriage annulment, documentaries reveals

    R. Kelly silenced Aaliyah and her family with NDA after marriage annulment, documentaries reveals

    R. Kelly silenced Aaliyah and her family through a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), following his marriage and subsequent annulment to the then-15-year-old singer.

    The new allegations were made in the final instalment of Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly,” which aired on Jan. 2 and Jan. 3.

    The docuseries centred around R. Kelly’s 2022 federal trial where the NDA was brought up in the courtroom as evidence. The late Aaliyah was Jane Doe #1 in the trial.

    “Surviving R. Kelly” utilizes Aaliyah’s story to spotlight her as a victim of R. Kelly, after years of the media and music industry scandalizing her marriage to the now-convicted singer in the 90’s.

    Aaliyah’s debut album in 1994 was titled “Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number” and was recorded when she was 14 years old. R. Kelly — who was Aaliyah’s mentor and was first introduced to her by her uncle, music executive and manager Barry Hankerson — was a lead songwriter and producer of the album.

    At the time the album was released, rumours circulated that there was a relationship between the 15-year-old Aaliyah and the 27-year-old R. Kelly.

    R. Kelly silenced Aaliyah and her family with NDA after marriage annulment, docuseries reveals
    R. Kelly and Aaliyah in a still from the “Surviving R. Kelly” Lifetime documentary. (LIFETIME)

    The pair secretly married in August 1994. Aaliyah was 15 at the time, but the marriage certificate falsified her age as 18. The marriage was annulled by Aaliyah’s parents in Feb. 1995.

    In “Surviving R. Kelly,” on-camera interviews with individuals from R. Kelly’s camp who were in the room when the duo wed express their regret over the marriage. Individuals who were close to both R. Kelly and Aaliyah share new details about the legal agreement that was allegedly forged between R. Kelly and Aaliyah’s family.

    Members of Aaliyah’s family declined to comment to producers of “Surviving R. Kelly,” per a statement that aired as part of the Lifetime docuseries.

    A childhood friend of R. Kelly and his former security, Gem Pratt, appears in “Surviving R. Kelly” and claims that Aaliyah’s father was furious over the marriage and forced the annulment.

    Pratt alleges that Aaliyah’s family had a contractual arrangement with R. Kelly that stated they wouldn’t press charges against him for the illegal marriage after it was annulled; in turn, R. Kelly sold the rights to his first three albums to Aaliyah’s family, giving them a financial incentive.

    “Her dad didn’t want her anywhere near him,” Pratt says in the docuseries. 

    Various on-camera guests in “Surviving R. Kelly” described the marriage as a way to get R. Kelly to avoid jail time for statutory rape of a minor.

    The final episodes of “Surviving R. Kelly” dedicate time to covering the enablers in R. Kelly’s camp, who turned a blind eye to his abuse over three decades and helped the convicted musician make arrangements to see his victims, including booking flights for underage girls to cross state lines for private meetings.

    One prosecutor who appeared as a legal expert in the docuseries described R. Kelly as “running a criminal enterprise.” Another expert said “everyone had a financial incentive to look the other way.”

    “He couldn’t do this by himself. It’s impossible…It’s clear as day there were enablers,” said R. Kelly’s former security guard, Pratt. He later said, “This was not a one-man operation. Most people in that camp knew that a lot of these girls were underage. They had to.”

    The NDA was brought up in R. Kelly’s New York trial in 2022, but did not receive widespread coverage. The use of NDAs has become a hot-button issue in sexual harassment cases, particularly in the workplace, highlighting an imbalance of power with the perpetrator or corporations silencing victims through forced legal documents.

    Prior to R. Kelly’s trial, journalist Jim DeRogatis — the reporter who first broke news of R. Kelly’s sexual abuse more than two decades ago — uncovered the NDA that R. Kelly used against Aaliyah. A few years ago, DeRogatis spoke about the documents that were leaked to him, stating in an interview that the annulment and Aaliyah’s legal claim against R. Kelly had been sealed.

    “It’s a harrowing document,” he said. “A non-disclosure agreement on both her part and Kelly’s, vowing not to pursue further legal claims for physical abuse. So, it wasn’t just an underage sexual relationship, he hit her, allegedly, according to that court document.”

    Speaking to Variety about the final instalment of “Surviving R. Kelly,” executive producer Jesse Daniels said that the producing team was careful not to exploit Aaliyah in the docuseries, and hoped to highlight the abuse she tragically endured by R. Kelly when she was a teenager.

    “We have had a lot of conversations about how to tell Aaliyah’s story every time because we really want to be respectful of her legacy. But what she went through, we can’t turn our backs on,” said Daniels.

  • Tiwa Savage reignites beef with Seyi Shay?

    Tiwa Savage reignites beef with Seyi Shay?

    One of the biggest afro music festivals in Ghana, Afro Nation kicked off with a concert on December 29, 2022, and artistes who performed really entertained the crowd.

    The night saw performances from headline artistes including, American rapper Meek Mill, Nigerian singers P-Square, Tiwa Savage among others.

    Amongst all these performances, one artiste whose performance stirred much controversy was Tiwa Savage.

    The ‘Koroba’ songstress did not only trend with her racy outfit, she also took a break in between her performance to address her detractors.

    While addressing the crowd, Tiwa astonishingly said, “don’t dare play with me because I have a lot of hit songs”.

    It’s quite unclear who the award-winning Nigerian songstress was referring to but In 2017, she had a feud with fellow Nigerian Singer Seyi Shay after the ‘You Will See’ crooner sang about the former in the viral ‘F*ck You Challenge’

    In view of this, her statement at the Afro Nation concert has left fans wondering if the ‘Overloading’ hitmaker has reignited her feud with Seyi Shay.

    Watch the video below:

  • Is Kanye West in Ghana?

    Is Kanye West in Ghana?

    Unconfirmed reports say Kanye West is in Ghana as the American rapper readies for the Black Star Line Festival scheduled for January 6, 2023, at the Black Star Square.

    A tweet from broadcaster Ebenezer Donkor on January 5, 2023, said the rapper, according to information available to him, would perform at the event.

    “I’m gathering info that Kanye West will be the surprise act at the Black Star Line Festival in Ghana this weekend,” his tweet sighted by GhanaWeb read.

    “Like Kanye is in Ghana already? This festival will be lit!” entertainment journalist Kwame Dadzie responded.

    Many music lovers have since been asking if Kanye is in Ghana and will make an appearance at the free concert.

    Meanwhile, nydjlive.com reports that American stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle has been seen having a good time in Ghana ahead of the concert.

    In a short clip seen on YouTube, the actor is seen in the company of Michael Blackson, Jeremih, Vic Mensa, and Chance The Rapper as he reaches out to Sway Calloway during a party held at the Play Ghana Club.

    The Black Star Line Festival is curated by Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa and will see performances from Chance himself, Erykah Badu, T Pain, Jeremih, Sarkodie, Tobe Nwigwe, Asakaa Boys, M.anifest and fellow Chicago-born hip-hop artist Vic Mensa.

  • Jay Z has investments in Ghana – Dave Chapelle reveals

    Jay Z has investments in Ghana – Dave Chapelle reveals

    American showbiz giant Shawn Carter, alias Jay Z has investments in Ghana, comedian Dave Chapelle has disclosed.

    Chapelle, who is in Ghana for a show, revealed that Jay Z showed him pictures of the said properties recently when he contacted him with respect to his visit to Ghana.

    Entertainment journalist Olele Salvador who was at an event attended by Chapelle dubbed “A conversation with Chance and a special guest,” at the University of Ghana on January 5, posted the revelation in tweet.

    His post read: “Two big revelations made at the session with Dave Chapelle: 1. Multiple Grammy award winning HipHop rapper, Jay Z has properties in Ghana, according to Dave Chapelle. Jay Z showed him pictures of the properties when he hit him up to come to Ghana together.”

    Chapelle, in Ghana since January 3, is expected to perform at the anticipated Black Star Line Festival scheduled for January 6, 2023, at the Black Star Square in Accra.

    The event is part of activities marking the Black Star Line Festival put together by Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa.

  • Wendy Shay reveals why ‘Shay Concert’ has always been free for patrons

    Wendy Shay reveals why ‘Shay Concert’ has always been free for patrons

    Rufftown Records star Wendy Shay has revealed why her concert, ‘Shay Concert’, has always been free for patrons.

    “They stream my music,” she readily answered the 3Music Daily crew when asked why.

    She added: “I was the topmost streamed female artiste last year [2022] so I thought, ‘Why not do something for my fans?’”

    The support the German-trained nurse has received from her fans since her ‘Uber Driver’ 2018 debut is of much significance to her.

    “It’s very big to me. I mean I am who I am because of [them]. They play a very big role so I feel like that is the best way I can give back to them for them to feel the connection [we share] and know that I think about them too,” the award-winning singer concluded.

    The ‘Shay Concert’ debuted in 2018, had a second edition in 2019 but went on a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is back this Saturday, January 7, 2023. In the daytime, there will be a free medical screening and in the evening from 7 PM, the music concert will commence at the West Hills Mall, Weija.

    Wendy will be supported by industry fellows such as Shatta Wale, Medikal, Fameye, Kelvynboy, Mr Drew, Lasmid, AK Songtress, Eno Barony, and many others.

    According to Boomplay’s Artiste Recap 2022, Wendy Shay garnered more than 30.9 million streams between Mondays, November 1, 2021, and October 31, 2022. This makes her the queen of streaming in the Ghana music industry per Boomplay statistics, with Gyakie and Diana Hamilton coming in at 2nd and 3rd respectively.

    Ms Shay had more than 2 million listeners in the period under review. Her most streamed song for the year was ‘Survivor’ and the countries that streamed her the most are her home country Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria.

    On Friday, November 11, 2022, she released her 7-track ‘Enigma’ extended play (EP). From it, ‘Habibi’ became an instant hit.

  • Zionfelix deliberately destroyed our beautiful relationship – Minalyn

    Zionfelix deliberately destroyed our beautiful relationship – Minalyn

    Award-winning Ghanaian makeup artiste Mina Lawani, popularly known as Minalyn, has officially confirmed breaking up with her baby daddy Zionfelix.

    In a lengthy post on Instagram Thursday, the mother-of-one – whose relationship with the celebrity blogger has been on a rollercoaster for many months – said they’re no longer in a romantic relationship and has moved on with her life.

    Zionfelix cheated on Minalyn with an Italian-based Ghanaian woman named Erica, which produced a pregnancy while he was also expecting a baby with the first. Both women welcomed their babies at the same in 2021 – with Mina having a boy whilst Erica had a boy.

    Zionfelix pictured with his two baby mama’s Minalyn (Left) and Erica (Right) after impregnating both women

    Minalyn never for once publicly addressed her boyfriend’s infidelity all the while. But, as we begin a new year, she has decided to come clean on everything that has happened and also respond to some allegations and comments on social media.

    She noted in her hearbreaking post that rumours about being pregnant or giving birth to a baby boy with Zionfelix being the father are “absolutely false” and should be disregarded.

    Obviously devastated by Zionfelix’s betrayal of their love, Minalyn believes he intentionally opened a way for another woman to force herself into their relationship to destroy it.

    Minalyn who feels unfairly dealt with ended her post with parable-ladened words.

    Below is Minalyn’s full Instagram post

    ghpage.com

  • Bongo Ideas descends heavily on Freedom Jacob Caesar

    Bongo Ideas descends heavily on Freedom Jacob Caesar

    Controversial Ghanaian Social media loud mouth, Bongo has questioned the relevance of Cheddar in the Ghanaian Society.

    Recalled that just days ago, American based Comedian, Michael Blackson built an ultra modern School in his Hometown Agona Nsaba located at central region.

    His action has triggered Bongo to ask what exactly Cheddar has contributed or given back to the society.

    According to Bongo, Cheddar Contributed nothing at all aside flaunting his wealth and dressing like as an ancient African warlord.

    “What has Cheddar contributed to Ghanaian society aside from flaunting his wealth and dressing like an ancient African warlord?

    Michael Blackson has built an ultramodern academy, while Cheddar, who claims to be the richest young Ghanaian, is yet to give back to society.I don’t know why he’s so celebrated when he offers nothing directly to make the lives of others better” Bongo wrote

    Check the screenshot below

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  • Dave Chappelle seen partying with Sway Calloway, Chance The Rapper, others in Ghana

    Dave Chappelle seen partying with Sway Calloway, Chance The Rapper, others in Ghana

    Ahead of the anticipated Black Star Line Festival scheduled for January 6, 2023, at the Black Star Square in Accra – Ghana, American stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle has been seen having a good time in the West African country.

    In a short clip seen on YouTube, the actor is seen in the company of Michael Blackson, Jeremih, Vic Mensa, and Chance The Rapper as he reaches out to Sway Calloway during a party held at the Play Ghana Club.

    Addressing the crowd, Dave Chappelle said, “We are back home. Welcome to our family reunion. Tonight is a very special night, everyone bares witness”.

    The comedian arrived in Ghana on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, to an awesome welcome.

    Dave Chappelle is expected to make an appearance at the University of Ghana on Thursday, January 5 in an event dubbed “A conversation with Chance and a special guest.”

    This is a part of activities marking the Black Star Line Festival put together by Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa.

    Named after an early 20th-century shipping line created by Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey, the Black Star Line Festival is curated by Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa and will see performances from Chance himself, Erykah Badu, T Pain, Jeremih, Sarkodie, Tobe Nwigwe, Asakaa Boys, M.anifest and fellow Chicago-born hip-hop artist Vic Mensa.

  • Your prayers will help solve current economic crisis – Akufo-Addo to Clergy

    Your prayers will help solve current economic crisis – Akufo-Addo to Clergy

    President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on the clergy to help the country steer off its current economic mess.

    He said the church can help the country do that with constant prayers.

    The President made the call when he addressed the 28th National and 16th Biennial Congress of the National Union of Ghana Catholic Diocesan Priests Association in Koforidua, in the Eastern region

    “I will continue to ask you to pray for our nation so that we can surmount the current economic challenges we faced together. As the President of Ghana, I’m determined to see a prosperous Ghana, where justice and peace embrace [each other]. But the common good is safeguarding and promoting the nation,” the President stated.

    Mr. Akufo-Addo says a divine intervention will help the country come out of its current predicaments.

    He reiterated his commitment to seeing a prosperous Ghana, where justice and peace are embraced.

    Also, at the same congress, the President said Akonta Mining, owned by NPP Chairman for Ashanti Region, Chairman Wontumi is not engaged in galamsey.

    He said “Let me respond briefly to the chairperson on the issue of illegal mining. I want to assure him and all of you that Akonta Mining is not engaged in any illegal mining anywhere in Ghana as we speak.”

    According to him, “Further, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has through the agency of the Forestry Commission, with the assistance of the military, made the effort to cordon off all 294 sites of forest reserves in the country and rid them of illegal mining as we speak.”

    Earlier, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor ordered the Forestry Commission to stop Akonta Mining Company from operating in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve in the Western Region.

    The Ministry of Lands on Friday, September 30, 2022, ordered the Company owned by Chairman Wontumi to desist from mining in the forest without a permit.

  • Wife of Kojo Jones, Raychel Jones flaunts pickup truck worth close to ₵1 million

    Wife of Kojo Jones, Raychel Jones flaunts pickup truck worth close to ₵1 million

    Raychel Jones Mensah, the gorgeous wife of Ghanaian businessman Emmanuel Kojo Jones-Mensah, well-known as Kojo Jones, has flaunted a lavish pickup truck in a new set of photos.

    Sharing the photos in a carousel post on her official Instagram page, she was captured seated on the hood of the black pickup truck as she smiled in the photos.

    The car was a Ford F-150 Raptor 2022, and according to the official Ford website, the vehicle starts at $70,555 which is approximately GH₵ 725,660.29, per the exchange rate on Google.

    Captioning the post, she wrote,

    You will never plough a field if you only turn it over in your mind #HappyNewYear #YearOfHarvest

    The caption as well as the photos and the location of where the photos were taken hinted that they were en route to their farm to harvest some crops or probably visiting a property of theirs.

    In another photo slide, she was spotted standing next to her lovely husband Kojo Jones who was dressed in farm boots and a helmet.

  • “This is horrible”: Netizens comment on Fashion critic Charlie Dior’s look

    “This is horrible”: Netizens comment on Fashion critic Charlie Dior’s look

    Fashion critic Charlie Dior was one of the personalities who graced the 2022 fashion brunch in Ghana over the weekend.

    The eloquent television host wore a see-through turtleneck ensemble paired with shiny trousers and black expensive boots.

    Charlie Dior looked stunning in his flawless makeup, smokey eyes, and black earrings. He completed his looks with a floor-sweeping ruffled cape that made him stand out at the star-studded event.

    In his recent interview with Mx24, the style influencer reviewed that style icon Nana Akua Addo blocked him on Instagram after he commented on her red-carpet looks.

    According to Charlie Dior, Nana Akua Addo has set the fashion bar so high for herself and people expect too much from her. Charlie Dior begged the award-winning style icon on live television to unblock him.

    Some social media users including Ghanaian entrepreneur and actress Victoria Lebene have commented on Charlie Dior’s posts.

    victorialebenee

    Is it snowing in Ghana?

    luxury_bikini_slay

    We’re burning this outfit

    its_tickles

    @marison326 and most of us. I’m assuming this same dressing in our celebrities. He would have sucked the hell out of the person. He could have done better tho. We all have opinions isn’t it ? He will come and attack me personally but I don’t care‍♀️

    ncshoesbags

    You wear this and talk about others own…..You don’t fear God

    get.nailed247

    This is horrible and therefore we are burningggggggghg this look

    too_sweet_love

    We burning this

    lady_pearlakusika

    So stunning but I’m burning it with dollars

    paa_kayy

    Worse outfit of the year

    kwaku_september

    Enti ey3 f3 , anaa maniso mmoa awu

    Some loyal fans of the fashion critic also commented on Charlie Dior’s stunning look.

    sisterdeborah

    Oh it was green?! You came FASHIONABLY late ampa! ❤️

    glitteratieent

    ASSIGNMENT UNDERSTOOD PLUS THE CHERRY ON THE TOP…… GIVE THEM DISCO RENAISSANCE DARLING.

    ghana_sexy_babes

    Jennifer Lopez meets Dianna ross meets Rihanna. Why u all gagging, we bring it to u every time

    hernameis_p

    Abooozzzigi! This one d3, not Wednesday ooo.. the whole week ankasa kasa

  • Charlamagne Tha God and Stonebwoy link up for the first time, video warms hearts

    Charlamagne Tha God and Stonebwoy link up for the first time, video warms hearts

    A video of American media personality Charlamagne Tha God and Ghanaian reggae/dancehall musician Stonebwoy meeting for the first time has melted many hearts on social media.

    The co-host of iHeartRadio’s The Breakfast Club was elated to meet Stonebwoy as they gave each other a manly hug and a handshake as they beamed with laughter in the video.

    Meeting at a SilverFox event, the two had a brief conversation where Stonebwoy hinted that he would be in New York City for a concert.

    Charlemagne then urged Stonebwoy to pass through the Breakfast Club when he gets the chance. They then went ahead to exchange contacts.

    Netizens’ reactions after spotting a video where Charlamagne tha God met Stonbwoy

    reggierockstone711 said:

    KINGS

    funghana_ commented:

    I love the way he introduced Stonebwoy

    semex25 stated:

    Ghana has become the main hub for December enjoyment

    asa_darko said:

    Uncle charla better talk about his trip to Ghana

    africanwaistline remarked:

    I hope to see him on Breakfast club, that will really push him here in the US

    koffi_riichiie_stackz stated:

    One thing Ghanaians gonna do make you feel at home.. I hope when our artist goes to the states the treat them the same

    Meanwhile, Stonebwoy will be performing in New York City on March 3, 2023, at the Palladium Times Square. The concert is dubbed My Homeland Concert.

  • Celebrities from abroad who spent Dec in GH

    Celebrities from abroad who spent Dec in GH

    In 2019, President Akufo-Addo’s administration launched the Year of Return which sought to welcome people in the diaspora to experience Ghana. In December 2022, the theme was Beyond the Return.

    Since its inception, many celebrities abroad have paid a visit to the motherland to experience its diverse culture.

    In December 2022, some of the famous global names that have stepped foot in Ghana include; South African actress Ama Qamata, and American singer-songwriter Lucky Daye.

    Other names include; International producer Jae Murphy, actor and professional dirt bike rider Chino Braxton, British-Nigerian grime rapper Skepta, and British rapper Dreya Mac

    Ghanaian-American rapper Vic Mensa, and American rapper Chance the Rapper are also in the country as they prepare for the much-anticipated concert, the Black Star Line Festival.

    Ghanaian-British rapper, Stormzy, Black Panther superstar Letitia Wright, American rapper Bas, and American rapper Meek Mill also spent the Detty December holidays in Ghana.

    Meanwhile, other personalities who also spent the holidays in Ghana include; Jamaican-American singer Masego, American radio host and television presenter Charlamagne tha God, as well as American actor Jacob Latimore, and French singer Dadju.

    Below are some videos of how some of these celebs are spending their time in Ghana.

    Costa Titch,

    South Africa’s finest Amapiano king, Costa Titch, delivered a thrilling performance at the maiden edition of the Amapiano Party, in Accra on Friday, December 23, 2022.

    The event, dubbed the Afro Beach Festival, took place at the Marina Mall’s SOHO bar and restaurant.

    Back-to-back hit songs performed by the incredibly talented rapper and songwriter enthralled the crowd, who enthusiastically danced to each song.

    Baby Boy AV, a young, attractive Nigerian singer, songwriter, and composer is famed for his hit tunes “Big Thug Boys” and “Confession”.

    Letitia Michelle Wright

    The Guyanese-British actress, who is well-known for her role as Shuri in the hit television movie series, Black Panther.

    She was first spotted at the recently-held Afrobeats music festival, Afrochella, which was held on December 28 and 29, 2022 at the El Wak Sports Stadium, in Accra, Ghana.

    @nanaadwoaannan Its wakanda forever live in ghana #christmasinghana🇬🇭thisyear #christmasinghana ♬ original sound – I’m nana Adwoa Annan

    In a separate video, she was spotted with Nigerian singer Ayra Starr partying in a club in Accra. The video which was shared on her Instagram stories showed that the Wakanda actress truly had a great time in Ghana.

    @thefinestgh

    ♬ original sound – unknown

    Charlamagne tha God

    American radio host and television presenter Lenard Larry McKelvey who is popularly known as Charlamagne tha God was spotted in Ghana at the 5-star restaurant owned by Akufo-Addo’s daughter, Edwina Nana Dokua Akufo-Addo.

    In a video that has gone viral on social media, he was spotted with one of the chefs of the restaurant as he welcomed Charlamange to the restaurant.

    @thefinestgh #fyp #ghana #thefinestgh #xybca ♬ Just Wanna Rock – Lil Uzi Vert

    American Comedian Dave Chappelle Arrives In Ghana, Given Cultural Welcome At Kotoka Airport (Video)

    @twinsdntbeg

    My favorite comedian Dave Chappelle arrived in Ghana ahead of a concert and a private comedy show . Follow me for more details of his trip to Ghana

    ♬ original sound – Twinsdntbeg Jnr

    When he arrived on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, he was given a kente sash with ‘Beyond The Return’ woven onto it, which was wrapped around his neck.

    The renowned comedian is in Ghana to perform at the Black Star Line Festival, which is to be held at the Black Star Square in Accra Ghana.

    Meek Mill

    Ama Qamata

    Vic Mensa

    Chance the Rapper

  • Jackie Appiah slays with beautiful mother at wedding in video

    Jackie Appiah slays with beautiful mother at wedding in video

    Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah, has shown fans where she gets her beautiful looks from.

    The pretty movie star was spotted chilling with her mother at a wedding. Jackie and her mother, Janet Owusu, looked gorgeous and ravishing as they posed for the cameras in a video.

    Jackie had on a beautiful white lace gown and complemented the outfit with a designer brown bag. Her makeup was on point as it matched perfectly with her flawless brown skin.

    She was all smiles as the paparazzi took photos and videos of her. The actress was later joined by her mother who looked as pretty as her daughter.

    She had on a simple but elegant Kente cloth. Janet Owusu’s Kente cloth was a unique one. The colours and patterns were eye-catching and it looked like it cost a fortune.

    The cloth had a beautiful blend of pink and yellow which went well with her sleek pink designer handbag.

    Jackie Appiah is known for her enviable taste and fashion sense. The award-winning actress redefined fashion in 2022 as she was spotted on multiple occasions rocking expensive and luxurious designer brands from Gucci to Balenciaga.

    Looking at how fashionable her mother, Janet, also is, it seems fashion runs through the family. The video of the pair was shared in an Instagram post and many netizens dropped love emojis acknowledging Janet and Jackie’s elegance.

  • Why SDK is not dating despite being famous

    Why SDK is not dating despite being famous

    Although he is mature and has had his popularity and audience appeal soar making him work with some notable brands, comedy skit actor SDK Dele has no woman in his life.

    As he puts it, he has “never dated”. He used to date a girl during his school days but does not consider that as dating because it was ‘nothing serious’.

    His reason for not dating when asked on The Delay Show aired on January 1, 2023, was straightforward – it would be stressful considering where he resides.

    “Where I live at is very far,” he said in the Twi language. “By the time I come to the city, woe a woman and all before returning home, speak to you on phone and all that, that’s stressful; I’m not dating and I’ve never dated. I only dated in school but that doesn’t count.”

    The comedian, however, mentioned that he has had sex before but could not give details of his experience except to say “it just happened”.

    Meanwhile, the comedian has detailed circumstances that led to the demise of his father in November 2021. According to him, while on set with rapper Kwesi Arthur, he received a distraught call from his mother informing him that his father who had high blood pressure had fallen, hence the need to return home.

    After taking him to the hospital, his father died the following day. He was buried in January 2022.

    His mother has also been admitted to the hospital after suffering a stroke, a condition that existed before his father died.

    SDK was born in Nigeria. His family, however, relocated to Ghana when he was a year old. His parents, according to him, sold meat pie until he decided to shoot comedy skits with them.

  • Don’t chase for more – OB Amponsah advises side chicks

    Don’t chase for more – OB Amponsah advises side chicks

    Ghanaian comedian and television host, OB Amponsah, has warned mistresses to know their limits in the relationships they find themselves in.

    According to him, “a lot of side chicks seem to want more from positions they are already benefitting from.”

    He however cautions them to be ready to accept the consequences of they being side chicks, “but they shouldn’t dare go beyond their status,” he added.

    To him,side chicks should never assume they can snatch married men from their wives.

    “The married woman is also benefitting so side chicks shouldn’t think they will get the men to themselves. If the married women were doing that, side chicks wouldn’t get the chance to come close to them,” he told Akua Sika on the Happy Evening Drive.

  • Meek Mill’s phone theft: Suspect makes first court appearance

    Meek Mill’s phone theft: Suspect makes first court appearance

    Nuhu Sule, the man accused of stealing US rapper, Meek Mill’s iPhone 14 Pro Max has made his first court appearance.

    The 33-year-old scrap dealer appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on January 4, 2022, and was charged with stealing.

    He pleaded not guilty and is expected to reappear on January 17, 2023.

    Sule was arrested on Friday, December 30, 2022, at his hideout in Accra.

    He was accused of stealing Meek Mill’s phone during the Afro Nation Festival at the Independence Square.

    Background

    On December 29, 2022, Meek Mill took to social media to announce that his phone had been stolen.

    “They pick pocketed me for my phoneeeeeee SMH….Bring that Jawn back if you got it!!” he wrote in his IG stories.

    But the phone was found and returned to him on December 30 by the police who said they had arrested a suspect named Nuhu Sule.

    Following the development, the rapper on December 31 backtracked on his claim that the phone was pickpocketed. He mentioned that it is possible it fell and someone took it.

    He also registered his displeasure about the arrest of the suspect.

  • Here is why Chance The Rapper is hosting the Black Star Festival in Ghana

    Here is why Chance The Rapper is hosting the Black Star Festival in Ghana

    It was “life-saving,” Chance The Rapper described his first experience in Ghana. The Chicago rapper first came to Ghana in January 2022 in response to Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo’s call for the diaspora to return to the ‘motherland.’

    Chance was met on arrival in Ghana by fellow Chicago rapper Vic Mensa, whose family is Ghanaian. The duo first met with their involvement in the Chicago collective SaveMoney, which featured acts like Vic and Chance alongside Joey Purp, Towkio, and others, according to Complex. The project was a collection of like-minded Chicago-based artists and individuals.

    Not much later, The Rapper arrived in Ghana and went on a journey to trace his ancestry root. In the company of his friends, he made a trip to Adom Waterfall situated in a local community called Obosomase to enjoy Ghana’s luxurious scenery.

    From there, he made a visit to Ghana’s presidency, the Jubilee House, where he conferred with President Akufo-Addo. He also visited several events and memorial centers, including the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum, Gallery 57 inside Kempinski Goldcoast Hotel, and the Freedom Skatepark and toured James Town, where his family built a school.

    The three-time Grammy-winning musician was christened with the Akan tribal name “Nana Kofi Boa-Ampensom” while on a family history search. He even worshipped at a church built by his family years ago.

    In a post on Instagram, the rapper revealed that the leader of the church, Bishop Nkansah, was an acquaintance of his great-grandmother. “My great grandfather was a Pan Africanist and a captain under Marcus Garvey,” he noted in a post.

    What was supposed to be another vacation getaway for Chance eventually turned out to be something deeper and familial than he had imagined. He soon found himself immersed in Ghana’s music culture, and also learned about Ghana’s rich anti-colonial history.

    Since his first trip to Ghana, he has returned to the West African nation three times. As a result, the artist has decided to organize a free concert and art event for others to also experience Ghana’s diverse culture as he did. According to him, the idea for the concert came during a trip to Ghana.

    “I was introduced to the story and the legacy of Kwame Nkrumah, how he freed Ghana from British colonialism and kind of brought this idea of global Blackness to the forefront in the ’60s,” he notes.

    “Just in that time, being so inspired by him and his teachings and his inspirations, which are W.E.B Du Bois and Marcus Garvey, we just started having conversations about how to bring more and more people together.”

    Chance adds that the tagline for his concert is inspired by Jamaican activist and political leader Marcus Garvey. He founded the Black Star Line, which became a source of economic opportunities and inspiration for black workers in between North America, the Caribbean and Africa.

    “We don’t have no movies about Marcus Garvey and the Black Star Line,” Chance told Rolling Stone. “I think it’d be really powerful for Black people to see and envision themselves on boats, like on top of them, not underneath, as chattel, but to be the voyagers and the directors of our future.”

    The week-long Black Star Line concert in Accra will feature events, panels and a free concert slated for January 6. The event would be held in Accra’s Black Star Square, a monument to the political freedom that was secured by Ghanaians in 1957.

    According to Rolling Stone, Chance will be performing alongside Erykah Badu, T-Pain, Jeremih, Sarkodie, Tobe Nwigwe, Asakaa Boys, M.anifest and fellow Chicago-born hip-hop artist Vic Mensa.

    Chance says he wants to use the concert to bridge the gap between Black people abroad and in Africa.

    “I think that specifically, the story of the founder’s independence is something that all black people should know,” he told AP. “There are no free sub-Saharan African countries until 1957. I think they should know about the revolutionary leaders on the continent and abroad. I think that if we had this connectedness and this interaction, people will actually have a chance to see this.”

  • Shatta Wale owes me a lot of money – Michy alleges

    Shatta Wale owes me a lot of money – Michy alleges

    Shatta Wale’s ex-girlfriend, Michy, has alleged that the dancehall artiste owes her a lot of money.

    According to Michy, after featuring on the ‘Low Tempo’ song, Shatta has refused to pay what is due her, from the Youtube revenue.

    “I have stated on several occasions that I don’t need a collabo from Shatta Wale because I have the biggest collabo with him … ‘Low Tempo’ has over 7 million views on Youtube…and Shatta hasn’t paid me for that — he owes me a lot of money and you know, I will collect it.” She alleged in a viral video.

    Laying down her rules should they produce another song in the future, Michy, without mincing words said, “Shatta will pay me before I would do another collabo with me…He will really pay big before I do it”.

    Earlier, Michy in a discussion on Hitzfm disclosed that she and Shatta Wale barely communicate.

    This was after she declined to speak about him while promoting Yvonne Nelson‘s movie titled ‘The Men We Love’.

  • Plus size bride unable to walk or sit in tight wedding gown without help

    Plus size bride unable to walk or sit in tight wedding gown without help

    A beautiful plus-size Ghanaian bride who turned heads with her colorful traditional wedding outfits is in the news again.

    Stephanie was seen wearing a corseted white gown with an extremely long train which made it impossible for her to walk without the assistance of her team.

    She looked radiant in a glittering lace gown with different parts sewn together to create a long train that sweeps the floor as she walks down the aisle.

    The dazzling bride wore a curly hairstyle and an attention-seeking diamond tiara that matched the designs in her beaded corset gown.

    Mrs. Kyei Baffour looked effortlessly stunning in her flawless makeup as she smiled infectiously for the cameras.

    Some social media users have commented on the trending videos posted by the Master of Ceremony Benedictus.

    naya_addo

    I will always and forever choose comfort ❤️❤️

    judilucy_esq

    Can’t we just be comfortable on our happy day. With what she’s wearing she will be praying for the wedding to be over so so she can breathe. What’s the fun in it

    abenaserwah26

    This is too much oooo… Why ? What for ? some few hours wonder… then what . Then you start pay wedding debts

    africancanadianweddings

    but she made it though! That’s all that counts

    nkunimwellington

    If this makes her happy at the end because it’s her day . Your negativity thought or comment don’t matter .

    friday.aw

    Asemooo! She snatched though that’s for sure

    devspeaks

    If you have to do all of that… maybe that dress wasn’t for you love. Looking equal parts uncomfortable and breathless. This trend of big, heavy, ridiculously tight wedding dresses need to stop. And some of them aren’t even cute, just a bunch of fluff for nothing.

    elwai09

    When she suppose wear expensive and correct iro and buba…what’s a great wedding if you aren’t comfortable.

    nana_freddie_ii

    Gone were the days when marriage was just simple and it’s a union between a man n a woman. Now it’s a limo, photography, huge reception, thousands of groom men n braid maids. The real concept of marriage is lost now

    obo_bhaddest

    This was supposed to make u laugh. If u are already angry with ur life, Waka pass and don’t write any poverty-motivated comments

  • US comedian Dave Chappelle arrives in Ghana with some cultural moves

    US comedian Dave Chappelle arrives in Ghana with some cultural moves

    Popular American Comedian, Dave Chappelle, has officially arrived in Ghana and videos show how he was given a warm welcome at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA).

    When he arrived on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, he was given a kente sash with ‘Beyond The Return’ woven onto it, which was wrapped around his neck.

    The 49-year-old beamed with smiles as some cultural dancers welcomed him with singing and dancing as he tried to imitate their steps in a video.

    The renowned comedian is in Ghana to perform at the Black Star Line Festival, which is to be held at the Black Star Square in Accra Ghana.

    The festival, which is being organised by American rapper, Chance The Rapper, and Ghanaian American rapper, Vic Mensa, is a celebration of Pan-Africanism. The festival seeks to build bridges between Black people and artistes in the diaspora and the African continent.

    The free concert will feature performances from Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, Erykah Badu, T-Pain, Jeremih, Sarkodie, Tobe Nwigwe, Asakaa Boys and M.anifest, and will be held on January 6, 2023, in Accra’s historic Black Star Square.

    Below is a video of Dave Chappelle’s arrival.

    @twinsdntbeg

    My favorite comedian Dave Chappelle arrived in Ghana ahead of a concert and a private comedy show . Follow me for more details of his trip to Ghana

    ♬ original sound – Twinsdntbeg Jnr
    @twinsdntbeg

    Dave Chappelle had a nice welxome party or traditional dancers who exhibited Ghanaian dance culture to him and he really enjoyed Every bit of it .

    ♬ original sound – Twinsdntbeg Jnr

    Reactions from many Ghanaians as Dave Chappelle is given warm welcome in Ghana

    Douglas Asare579 said:

    A great country with good people! Ghana

    MrOREO said:

    I CAN’T WAIT TILL HE MAKES CONTENT OUTTA HIS GHANA EXPERIENCE

    ambikobby commented:

    Ghana gonna be in the next special

    rass724 stated:

    Yeah, it’s so beautiful to see our brother home. See don’t just reject Africa, America is a transit home. Welcome to Ghana

    Big Al remarked:

    They tried to cancel him in America. but in Africa he is loved

    Eric said:

    Enjoy the Country Senior

    user9533765374126 commented:

    So nice. He must be proud.

  • Kennedy Agyapong’s 7 daughters turn heads in similar Afrochella outfits,

    Kennedy Agyapong’s 7 daughters turn heads in similar Afrochella outfits,

    Seven daughters of popular Ghanaian politician and Member of Parliament for Assin Central Kennedy Agyapong, have dazzled many netizens with the outfits they wore to Afrochella 2022.

    Kennedy Agyapong's 7 gorgeous daughters
    Kennedy Agyapong’s 7 gorgeous daughters. Photo Source: @amandaagy
    Source: Instagram

    In a trending video sighted on the official Tiktok page of one of the sisters, @amandaagy, she gave her fervent followers a rundown of each of the outfits each of the seven sisters wore.

    From corset dresses to crop tops to pleated mini dresses, the young ladies got many gushing over their stunning looks for the concert.

    The video shows them taking over Afrochella by storm as they captured the attention of many.

    Captioning the video, they hinted that they wanted to give Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy something nice to look at. This signifies that the sisters are staunch Burna Boy fans.

    @amandaagy They don’t call us the @afrochellafestival princesses for nothing😂😂 #afrochella22 #dettydecember #blacktiktok #ghanatiktok🇬🇭 #fitcheck #sistergoals ♬ original sound – Amanda Foriwaa

    Reactions from netizens as Kennedy Agyapong’s 7 daughters flaunt their Afrochella outfits

    Dee Dee stated:

    Y’all are giving “Child of Destiny” vibes!! I love it!

    Rudegal remarked:

    Amanda is that girl with the girls always giving

    Gracie remarked:

    Y’all come through with the fits every year!!

    xbriananicole commented:

    We need this in doll form ‍

    Lashawn said:

    I love it …goal unlocked to be afrochella23

    Prince K Blaq commented:

    Amanda always killing it I love that vibe

  • John Dumelo’s wife pulls out numerous dollar notes out of her birthday cake

    John Dumelo’s wife pulls out numerous dollar notes out of her birthday cake

    Ghanaian actor and politician John Dumelo and his wife, Gifty Mawunya Nkornu, celebrated her birthday in grand style.

    The beautiful lady showed the opulent lifestyle she lived as she marked her new age with a lavish party.

    In one of the videos from the alluring birthday bash, Gifty was spotted picking out a long line of cedi notes from her birthday cake. It is unclear who gifted her the cake but it sure made her excited.

    She could not hide her joy while she brought out the long line of cash. Being a private person, Gifty has kept details of her private life outside the public eye. Details of her new age are not yet public information.

    The video sparked reactions on social media as netizens tried to figure out how many cedi notes Gifty brought out of the cake.

    Gifty Mawunya Nkornu, is a lawyer by profession. She was based in the UK before getting married to John. John and Gifty got married on the 12th of May 2018 in a private ceremony.

    Netizens React To Gifty’s Birthday Cake; Try To Count Dollars

    quasimysticks said:

    Now we know who’s behind the shortage of the dollar

    ewurama.botchway counted the cash:

    It should be about $5,000 ooo

    semekorgloria reacted:

    ❤️ chaii so beautiful to behold! Congratulations and God richly bless you ma’am.

  • A look at Michael Blackson’s plush school complex

    A look at Michael Blackson’s plush school complex

    A tour in and around Michael Blackson’s school complex captures the impeccable beauty of the three-storey edifice seated in Agona Nsaba, Central region.

    The newly built facility has neatly painted white walls, terrazzo slaps, and ultra-modern furniture.

    Each classroom has a spacious 12-seater capacity with neatly tiled washrooms; not forgetting the exterior which has an incredible and fancy lightening system.

    This was captured in a couple of night view photos, where even the outer walls of the facility had some LED wall lamps.

    Chancing on photos and videos of the building, netizens have commended the Hollywood actor for his great service to his motherland.

    Others have also urged him to adopt the right structures to maintain the beautiful facility when it commences operations.

    Meanwhile, Michael Blackson has established that the provision of the educational facility forms part of his intentions to improve the quality of education for students in his hometown (Agona Nsaba) and its environs.

    As he puts it, it is free and all one needs to do is pay attention.

  • Ethiopian challenges Ghana’s tallest man

    Ethiopian challenges Ghana’s tallest man

    Nagawoo Jimaa, an Ethiopian has challenged a BBC report that suggests that 29-year-old Sulemana Abdul Samed from Ghana could be the tallest man in Africa.

    The Ethiopian who measures 7 ft 4.6in (225cm) posted his picture alongside that of Sulemana Abdul Samed on Facebook saying “never give up”.

    “Bring him if you want – this guy will not be longer than me,” he said in an earlier post.

    Speaking to the BBC Nagawoo Jimaa said, “From what I see in the pictures, I can say he’s not longer than me.”

    A local hospital in northern Ghana told 29-year-old Sulemana Abdul Samed during one of his recent check-ups that he had reached the height of 9 ft 6in (2.89m).

    This would make him the tallest man in Ghana, but there was a catch – the rural clinic could not be sure of his height because it did not have the correct measuring tools.

    Following the situation, a BBC reporter measured him and found him to be 7ft 4in – which is indeed shorter than the Ethiopian.

    In the past, other Ethiopians have said they were taller than Mr Negewo but later found that this was not true.

  • Avengers actor Jeremy Renner critically injured in a snow plowing accident

    Avengers actor Jeremy Renner critically injured in a snow plowing accident

    “Avengers” star Jeremy Renner is in “critical but stable condition” after getting into an accident involving a snow plow.

    The “Hawkeye” star sustained injuries “after experiencing a weather-related accident while plowing snow earlier today” in Nevada, his rep said late Sunday.

    “His family is with him and he is receiving excellent care.” 

    Avengers actor Jeremy Renner critically injured in a snow plowing accident
    Jeremy Renner has been hospitalized in “stable but critical condition” after a snow-plow accident. Instagram / @jeremyrenner

    Page Six has reached out to Renner’s rep for an update on his condition.

    Renner, 51, has a home about 25 miles outside of Reno near Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal.

    A winter storm hit the area on New Year’s Eve that caused 35,000 homes to lose power, the publication said.

    Avengers actor Jeremy Renner critically injured in a snow plowing accident
    The “Avengers” star’s rep said his family is by his side.
    Instagram / @jeremyrenner
    Avengers actor Jeremy Renner critically injured in a snow plowing accident
    The “Avengers” star’s rep said his family is by his side. Instagram / @jeremyrenner

    “I have so much respect for Mother Earth, and Mother Nature,” Renner posted in an Instagram video from mid-December. “I expect to lose the fight but I’ll always give it my best shot.”

    The “Tag” actor has become known as a passionate fighter against natural disasters in the area, having launched a campaign to build a Tahoe fire station to “help fight fires” in December 2021.

    Avengers actor Jeremy Renner critically injured in a snow plowing accident
    The area around Renner’s home had been slammed with a winter storm. Instagram / @jeremyrenner

    “I’m actually building a station at the house in Tahoe because it is a hot zone for fires,” Renner he told singer and daytime talkshow host Kelly Clarkson when she asked about him being a volunteer fire chief. 

    “I work with the fire departments up there and they are pretty awesome. They are teaching me and helping me, and I still have to get some more hours in with them.”

    Avengers actor Jeremy Renner critically injured in a snow plowing accident
    The actor is best known for his role as Hawkeye in the Marvel universe.
    ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Evere

    Although Renner is best known for his role in the Marvel universe, he also scored a Best Actor Oscar nomination in 2010 for “The Hurt Locker” and landed a Supporting Actor Oscar nomination the next year for “The Town.”

    Renner and his ex-wife Sonni Pacheco are parents to daughter Ava Berlin, 9.

  • London-based artist John Akomfrah named in UK’s New Year’s honours list

    London-based artist John Akomfrah named in UK’s New Year’s honours list

    London-based Ghanaian visual artist, filmmaker and writer, John Akomfrah CBE, has been named in the United Kingdom’s New Year’s honours list.

    The list, which acknowledges the achievements and contributions of individuals across the UK, is issued by the British monarch, King Charles III.

    John Akomfrah is being honoured with a Knighthood (Knights Bachelor) for his contributions to the arts.

    He is an artist, writer, film director, screenwriter, theorist and curator of Ghanaian descent, whose “commitment to a radicalism both of politics and of cinematic form finds expression in all his films”.

    London-based artist, filmmaker, writer John Akomfrah named in UK's New Year's honours list
    (Credit: Adama Jalloh for The New York Times)

    In the words of The Guardian, he “has secured a reputation as one of the UK’s most pioneering film-makers [whose] poetic works have grappled with race, identity and post-colonial attitudes for over three decades.”

    Born in Ghana in 1957, John Akomfrah lives and works in London. He co-founded the pioneering Black Audio Film Collective in the 1980s.

    He documented the consequences of the 1985 Handsworth Riots in Birmingham in his award-winning 1986 film, Handsworth Songs. 

    Since being made a CBE in 2017, he has been exhibiting at major museums worldwide, winning the world’s biggest art prize, the Artes Mundi. 

    He presented his largest film installation to date, Purple, in 2017 at the Barbican in London addressing climate change, human communities and the wilderness. 

    He debuted his work Mimesis: African Soldier in 2018 at the Imperial War Museum in London. In 2019, he participated in the inaugural, critically acclaimed Ghana Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, with his latest work Four Nocturnes. 

    In 2022, on its 10th anniversary, his filmic art installation The Unfinished Conversation was remounted as part of Birmingham 2022 Festival. 

    He has an exemplary record in pro bono governance, including the boards of the British Film Institute and Film London, and in education.

  • Michael Blackson commissions his ‘free for all’ school

    Michael Blackson commissions his ‘free for all’ school

    Ghanaian-American actor, Michael Blackson, has finally commissioned his newly built school in his hometown, Agona Nsaba, in the Central Region.

    Pictures of the facility which seeks to offer free education for all students have been splashed on the internet and this has stirred congratulatory messages from netizens.

    Named ‘The Michael Blackson Academy’, the three-storey complex has been equipped with lots of classrooms and other amenities.

    Earlier in 2020, the 49-year-old actor cut the sod for the construction of the edifice and after a period of two years, he took to social media to announce that it is finally ready.

    “After 2 yrs it’s finally done and the kids in my village will get free education, free uniforms and free everything. The only thing they have to pay for is pay attention to their teachers. I couldn’t have done this without my fans, every time you bought a ticket to my show you helped a kid. Thanks to the village of Nsaba Agone where my blood line started, Thanks to my mom for following God’s plan and raising me with the fear of God.

    “Thanks to Liberia, Nigeria and America for raising me and Thank God for my homeland of Ghana . This is just the beginning of what I’ve always wanted to do, help unfortunate kids around the world. January 3rd you all invited to the ribbon cutting of Michael Blackson Academy”. he wrote on Twitter in December 2022.

    Checkout the post below:

  • Black Star Line Festival: Comic superstar Dave Chappelle arrives in Ghana

    Black Star Line Festival: Comic superstar Dave Chappelle arrives in Ghana

    America’s Dave Chappelle has arrived in Accra, Ghana.

    The Diaspora Affairs team at the office of President Akufo-Addo received the comic superstar today, Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

    49-year-old Chappelle is in Ghana ahead of the Vic Mensa and Chance the Rapper curated creative arts programme dubbed ‘The Black Star Line Festival’.

    The festival is in celebration of African culture, Pan Africanism and the bridging of Africa and Blacks in the diaspora.

  • ‘I am healed’ – Funny Face declares as he stages comeback

    ‘I am healed’ – Funny Face declares as he stages comeback

    Stand-up comedian and actor Funny Face has revealed that he has fully recovered from the depressive attacks he experienced that nearly destroyed his life and flourishing career.

    The comedian, in an interview on 3FM said he was prepared to return to comedy and other endeavours after reinventing himself and overcoming his mental challenges.

    “It’s been an amazing journey. It’s been God’s grace and you know sometimes as humans, God wants you to move to certain level you won’t listen. Then God will bring you back and break you and mould you again. That is what happened, so we are back again to God’s glory,” he said.

    Funny Face added that his recovery from episodes of depression that took him off stage for years has encouraged him to appreciate the need to assist those who are also struggling with various conditions.

    “The moment you start talking about it, the moment you tell your story through comedy, it means you are healed and you’re able to make fun out of the whole situation. I will take it upon myself to educate people on the causes and effects of depression and how they can seek help to come out of such episodes,” he added.

    While getting ready for his comeback to the acting and comedy scenes, Funny Face has been sharing stage alongside other comic acts and there’s no doubt that he is still in top form when he thrilled patrons at Lekzy Decomic’s Too Cute to Be Mute on Friday, September 30 last year.

  • ‘December in GH’ activities shouldn’t be done in Accra alone – Sarkodie

    ‘December in GH’ activities shouldn’t be done in Accra alone – Sarkodie

    Award-winning rapper Sarkodie is challenging organisers of December in 0 to extend the euphoria of activities during the festive season to other parts of the country.

    According to the Adonai hit-maker who was speaking in a video cited by Graphic Showbiz, it was very important to spread the love of the festive season to other regions.

    “We should spread the love across Ghana. The celebration is for Ghana and not Accra so we need to be thinking Kumasi, Tamale, and all these places. We need to drag the diasporas to go and see what Ghana is really about,” he said.

    The renowned rapper also encouraged stakeholders of December in GH to find innovative ways to keep the momentum of the celebration for a long time.

    “In Ghana, we always find things organically but we need to strategically work around it to keep it because we can’t just leave it like that. It’s a beautiful time and it’s a magic moment and everybody is coming to my country and I’m super proud.

    “However, I think we need to find innovative ways to keep the momentum going and have lot more of activities happening. Even though we are already doing that, it could be more.

    “It is a great time and I think government should really hold this and find ways to maintain this for a very long time,” he noted.

    ‘December In GH’ is a unique package of events and programmes to make Ghana the preferred tourism destination for Christmas and New Year and has been one of most successful initiatives to date in terms of international arrivals, tourist expenditures, stimulating the economy and welcoming the diaspora to visit Ghana.

    Last December, patrons were treated to variety of entertainment packages from events such as Afrochella, Afro Nation, Samini Experience, Bhim Concert, Ada Calypso Riverfest, Taste of Ghana, Cituation, among many other interesting events.

  • Research results: Meek Mill 18% ‘Ghanaian-Ivorian’

    Research results: Meek Mill 18% ‘Ghanaian-Ivorian’

    According to ancestry.com it is likely Mill’s ancestors were original to the regions currently known as Benin, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria.

    DNA test results from ancestry.com estimate that the American rap star’s ethnicity is 21 per cent from Benin and Togo; 18 percent from Ivory Coast and Ghana; 18 percent for Nigeria; 14 percent from Cameroon, Congo and West Bantu Peoples; 8 per cent from Mali; and 5 per cent from Senegal.

    Born and raised as Robert Rihmeek Williams in Philadelphia, USA, he shared the news on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, on his Instagram Story.

    Circling Ivory Coast and Ghana on the list, he wrote: “My second home!!!”

    A day after, he was spotted in Ghana, West Africa, in the company of the Ghana DC bike stars, popping-a-wheelie.

    The Dream Chasers record label founder was in Accra, Ghana, to headline the music festival called ‘Afro Nation’, at the Marine Drive, Black Star Square.

  • Audiomack hails Stonebwoy for being 1st Ghanaian to surpass 100M streams

    Audiomack hails Stonebwoy for being 1st Ghanaian to surpass 100M streams

    Multiple award-winning reggae-dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy, has been honoured by popular music streaming platform, Audiomack, for being the first Ghanaian to surpass 100 million streams.

    The presentation was done after Stonebwoy’s stellar performance at the just-ended Afrochella music festival at the El Wak Sports Stadium.

    Acknowledging receipt of the award, the ‘Putuu Freestyle’ crooner thanked his fans and all music lovers for making this possible.

    “This is for all of you, this is every single stream that you guys streamed. God Bless you! And, I promise you that next year, I am going to drop an Album,” Stonebwoy said in a brief interview backstage.

    Below are photos of Stonebwoy posing with the plaques as well as some members of the Audiomack team presenting him with the award.

    Sharing the announcement on their official Instagram page, Audiomack Africa congratulated Stonebwoy for being the first Ghanaian artiste to surpass 100 million streams. They wrote,

    CONGRATULATIONS @stonebwoy on being the first artist to hit 100 MILLION+ STREAMS on Audiomack

    Watch a video presentation of the award below and Stonebwoy thanking his fans for this incredible milestone in his music career.

  • Black Sherif receives plaque from Audiomack for surpassing 100 million streams

    Black Sherif receives plaque from Audiomack for surpassing 100 million streams

    Celebrated Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif has been honoured by Audiomack after his songs on the music streaming platform together surpassed 100 million streams.

    The presentation was done on the second day of the just-ended Afrobeats music festival, Afro Nation, which was held at the Marine Drive of the Independent Square.

    Receiving the award after delivering a stellar performance at Afro Nation, Balck Sherif beamed with smiles as he praised his fans for making this possible.

    In a video sighted on the official Instagram handle of Audiomack, the crowd were captured giving loud cheers as the Audiomack team approached the stage with the plaque.

    After the presentation was done, photos of Black Sherif holding the plaque were captured, as well as a photo together with the Audiomack team.

  • ‘I’ve learnt to mind my business for the first time in life – Afia Schwarzenegger

    ‘I’ve learnt to mind my business for the first time in life – Afia Schwarzenegger

    Controversial socialite, Afia Schwarzenegger, has listed some lessons the year 2022 taught her and how she intends to strictly apply them in 2023.

    According to Afia, she has grown from all the bitter experiences in 2022, particularly, from the death of her father.

    The comedienne was involved in a number of controversies from being the subject of arrest warrants, to engaging in multiple online feuds and so on.

    But in a post to climax her ‘difficult’ year, Afia Schwarzenegger wrote,

    “For the good and the bad. For the lessons and blessings…I grew I became better and trying to be best. Thank you. 2022 taught me a lot, took my best (my dad) and gave me the best version of me…

    For the 1st time I’ve learnt to be selfish, mind my businesses, hire more brains and put myself 1st..Looking so forward to 2023..oh yes “Diamond” is coming back (slay, focus, money or nothing)
    Thank you, God, of Mogpa. Thank you, God of Bishop David Oyedepo. Thank you, Jesus. Thank you Schwaralewas. I wish you and yours well..May you experience God in 2023.”

    Meanwhile, the Tema High Court has set January 17, 2023, to deliver a sentence in the case involving the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako aka ‘Chairman Wontumi’ and Afia Schwarzenegger.

    This comes after Afia was earlier sentenced to 10 days in prison, in a defamation lawsuit filed by Chairman Wontumi.

  • ‘ Women cheat more in marriages’ – Actress

    ‘ Women cheat more in marriages’ – Actress

    Nigerian actress, Yvonne Jegede, has said that ladies tolerate cheating more than men in marriages.

    She made this statement during a discussion on extra-marital affairs on TVC.

    She said women tolerate cheating more than men because they have “bigger hearts” and “motherly instincts”.

    “My own take on this issue of cheating is that I think why men don’t tolerate women cheating is that they don’t have a big heart,” the actress said.

    “Women have bigger hearts, we can tolerate, we can forgive even with our day-to-day people we come across and stuff like that. Women are nurturers, so motherly instincts a lot of times help us contain some certain situations that we find ourselves in. So for men that can’t take it like you said if you find out and it’s a secret then you guys can manage it,” she added.

    Jegede described men as children, adding that she never believed such until her encounters with them revealed such.

    “There are cases when it comes out like that. First of all, men are like children, they’ve said that thing a thousand times. I never used to believe it so much until I entered into it and I got a lot older.

    “Then I see some people I probably have a relationship with and I go home and I’m like, ‘what’s The former difference? I think they really don’t grow. I see my son throw tantrums and I’m like, ‘this is the same thing this man just did,” she stated.

  • Watch Wendy Shay go hard on Don Little

    Watch Wendy Shay go hard on Don Little

    Musician Wendy Shay, while performing at the UTV Day With the Stars, danced with Don Little, and a video clip of the incident has since gone viral.

    Scenes from ‘UTV Day With the Stars’ is something that some Ghanaians cannot do away with on the first day of every year, as it happens on the birthday of Fadda Dickson, the Managing Director of Despite Groups of Companies.

    The programme regularly features a wide range of celebrities to delight ‘United Television viewers and honour Fadda Dickson.

    This year’s rendition of the event took place on January 1, 2023, and featured Ghanaian musician Wendy Shay, Don Little, Nana Ama McBrown, Salinko, and Moesha Buduong among others.

    During Wendy Shay’s performance, she seductively danced with Don Little in the presence of other celebrities. Wendy Shay was performing her song “Masakra ft. Ray James” as she went down to be on the same level as the diminutive actor.

    Don Little joyfully stepped onto the dance floor to enjoy the moment with Wendy Shay. After a while, Wendy Shay turned her backside to the actor to grind, but he wasn’t paying attention at that moment and missed it.

    Watch the video below:

  • Sarkodie quickly grabs wife during a photo session with Michael Blackson and fiancée

    Sarkodie quickly grabs wife during a photo session with Michael Blackson and fiancée

    A video where Sarkodie made an interesting move during a picture session with his wife Tracey, Michael Blackson, and his fiancée, has gone viral.

    Both couples were spotted at the backstage of an event where they posed for some group pictures.

    Initially, while striking a pose for the cameras, Micheal Blackson was swamped with both women, leaving a ‘lonely’ Sarkodie to stand all by himself.

    Michael Blackson had his fiancée Rada Darling on the right and Sarkodie’s wife on his left.

    Upon realizing that Tracey was in the company of Blackson and his fiancée while he stood all alone, Sarkodie quickly pulled his wife to his side.

    This has since stirred massive reactions from netizens as they have passed interesting comments on social media.

    While some believe Sarkodie is simply protecting his property, others think the ‘Sarkcess Music’ boss overreacted.

    Some netizens also believe that the rapper is just ensuring the right arrangement for the picture.

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