Mar 6, 2020 | GHMedia Hub

Mahama, Rawlings conspicuously missing at 63rd independence anniversary

Former presidents John Dramani Mahama and Jerry John Rawlings were conspicuously missing at the celebration event to mark 63 years of Ghana’s independence from British rule. The event has been taken to the Ashanti Region capital of Kumasi for the first time. In attendance is His Royal Mejesty, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Dr Keith Christopher Rowley is the Guest of Honour. But the event did not have most of the members of the opposition in attendance. Most of the Minority Members of Parliament were absent. It…

First coronavirus case detected in South Africa

South Africa has detected its first case of the coronavirus, a 38-year-old man who visited Italy with his wife. This brings to 27 the number of coronavirus cases reported in Africa. Algeria is worst-affected, with 17 cases, followed by Senegal with four. The South African couple, who have two children, were part of a group of 10 who returned from Italy on 1 March, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said. The man and the doctor who checked him were both in self-isolation, he added. A tracer team had been sent to…

Coronavirus scare in Ghana: Noguchi says its negative

The latest suspected Coronavirus [COVID-19] case at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) on Thursday has turned out to be negative. The Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Badu Sarkodie confirmed this to Graphic Online Friday afternoon. He said the test from Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) has turned out to be negative. This brings to 34 the total number of suspected cases in Ghana that have all tested negative. In the latest case, a patient reported at Korle Bu on Thursday afternoon with symptoms…

Shatta Wale ‘Reigns’ at 63rd Independence Day parade as school children march in his branded socks

You might not like him for one reason or the other, but his influence on many people, especially the young ones cannot be overlooked. As today marks Ghana’s Independence Day, the traditional national parades which are organized in various districts, municipals, and regions went down to commemorate the day. One thing which has become a big talking point is a photo that has surfaced on social media which has some school children marching while rocking Shatta Wale’s ‘Reign’ branded socks. From what zionfelix.net is picking up, the picture is said to…

The 4 Nominees for February’s Premier League Manager of the Month Award

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Mikel Arteta, Sean Dyche and Chris Wilder are the February nominees on a four-strong shortlist for the latest Premier League Manager of the Month award. It means that for only the second time this season, the prize will not go to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, who has already scooped it in August, September, November, December and January. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Mikel Arteta, Sean Dyche and Chris Wilder are the February nominees on a four-strong shortlist for the latest Premier League Manager of the Month award. It means…

Dangote told buying Arsenal will cost him £2 billion

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has been told how much it will cost to buy Arsenal at £2 billion. The Nigerian billionaire has previously stated his desire to buy the North London club. Dangote says he is focusing on other interests at the moment, but is targeting next year as a possible date to launch his bid for the club. Back in January, he reiterated his intentions, saying: “It is a team that yes I would like to buy some day, but what I keep saying is we have $20billion worth…

Noguchi investigating another suspected case of Coronavirus at Korle Bu

The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) is on Friday investigating a suspected case of the deadly Coronavirus [COVID-19] in Ghana. This is from a patient who reported at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) on Thursday afternoon with symptoms of the disease. The patient traveled into Ghana from the United States of America this week and reported at Korle Bu for medical care. The Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Badu Sarkodie in a radio with Accra-based Citi FM confirmed that the suspected case was being…

How Kelvyn Boy celebrated Stonebwoy on his birthday

Afrobeat sensation, Kelvynboy sent a heartfelt message to his former boss Stonebwoy as he celebrated his birthday yesterday. The former Burniton Music Group signee in a post on Facebook shared a photo of Stonebwoy with the caption ” Long live The Godfather. The post came as a surprise to many due to the existing feud between Kelvynboy and Stonebwoy. How their feud began Disc Jockey (DJ) cum Musician, Micheal Owusu, popularly known as DJ Mic Smith revealed that Stonebwoy was fighting with Kelvynboy because of attention. According to the DJ,…

Wendy Shay will be a role model to every female artiste – Shatta Wale prophesies

Controversial dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has taken to his twitter handle to proclaimed that every Ghanaian female artiste will look up to Wendy Shay as her role model in the nearest future. According to Shatta Wale, Wendy Shay will set the standard for every female artiste. Adding that they[Ghanaian female artiste] will be poised to learn from Wendy Shay. Wendy Shay in recent times has proclaimed herself as the Queen of Ghanaian Music and this assertion by Shatta Wale suggests that the latter believes that she is indeed the best…

People shouldn’t think I can’t survive without beefs – Shatta Wale

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has shot down perceptions that his career hinges on always beefing with colleague musicians. The musician, who has seen his fair share of beefs with artistes in the Ghanaian music industry, has stressed that he made more money when he was not beefing any artiste. Over the years, the ‘My Level’ hitmaker has beefed with the likes of Samini, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie and Yaa Pono. His constant attacks on his fellow musicians have prompted many to conclude that he regularly courts controversy and beefs to be relevant in the music space. Reacting…