The Rastafari Council of Ghana has renewed call for a ban of the Independence show featuring Jamaican Dancehall artist Alkaline. Below is a full statement issued by the council: BEWARE OF ALKALINE’S NEGATIVE INFLUENCE ON KIDS. MTN COULD INVEST MONEY MORE RESPONSIBLYTo Whom It May Concern Dear Sir/ Madam, My attention has been drawn […]
By Mokin (da grand Dada of da dance) It looks as if the cheapest kind of music genre in GH (Ghana) now is reggae dancehall. A day doesn’t pass without one hearing or seeing posters, promos and attractive advertisement of a yet to be released song; or even released songs, but the question to be
In an article written by James Annan and I quote: “Initially, I was reluctant to write this article because of the reaction of some disgruntled Rastafarians, following my publication on Haile Selassie I titled, ‘The myth about Jah Rastafari’. However, I was encouraged by the overwhelming feedback from some readers who flooded my e-mail with
Culled from The Star, Jamaica Ever since he was 11, recording artiste John Q was inspired by reggae music and the songs of the legendary Bob Marley. “My whole interest in Jamaica came from reggae music,” said the recording artiste born John Kwesi Quansah in the West African nation of Ghana. “Without the Rasta man,
His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama is expected in Iran on Sunday 14th February 2016, a statement from the Flagstaff House indicates. President Mahama is expected to engage in bilateral discussions on the invitation of President Hassan Rouhani, the president of Iran. According to the statement, the president will be seeking to woo investments and
The new US Ambassador to Ghana, Robert P. Jackson, has reiterated the commitment of his county to ensure that this year’s elections are credible. According to him, the US is ready to work with the Electoral Commission and civil society in supporting the elections, which are highly likely to be held on November 7. Mr
The African Union has abandoned its plan to send 5,000 peacekeepers to stop ongoing violence in Burundi.It rather plans to encourage political dialogue between Burundi’s opposing sides. Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza had fiercely opposed the AU plan’s to send peacekeepers. AU Peace and Security Council chief Smail Chergui said: “We want dialogue with the government,
Ghanaian winger Christian Atsu has joined Spanish top-flight side Malaga on loan. The Ghana international joined Malaga on Monday January 25 2016 from Chelsea despite earlier reports that he was heading to Levante. The 24-year-old moved to Bournemouth on loan at the beginning of the 2015-16 season, but was recalled by the Blues as he
Ghana’s former President, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, has commended former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah, and his friends for conceiving the idea to organise football matches, as part of their contribution towards creating an atmosphere of peace ahead of the 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections. “You couldn’t have used your stature and popularity for
