Author Archives: larryehu

Google celebrates Ghanaian woman for pioneering micro-lending

A micro-lending pioneer, Esther Afua Ocloo, is being celebrated by Google on her 98th birthday. She launched her entrepreneurial career as a teenager in the 1930s on less than a dollar. She quickly became one of Ghana’s leading entrepreneurs and was an inspiration around the world. Known as “Auntie Ocloo”, Esther dedicated her life to helping others like her succeed. ...

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Kwesi Appiah wants support for local coaches

New Black Stars coach has called on the Ghana Football Association to have confidence in local coaches. Kwesi Appiah was re-appointed by the football governing body in the country three years after he was shown the exit. After a poor end to Avram Grant’s reign which saw Ghana place fourth at the AFCON and five points behind Egypt in the ...

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Galamsey fight: 500 excavators moved from mining sites

Over 500 excavators have been evacuated from the various illegal mining sites in the country, the Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission Dr Tony Aubyn has said. He said the excavators are being moved by the operators of the mining sites themselves without any intervention by the state. Ghana is on a national campaign to rid the country of galamsey- ...

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Essien faces jail in Indonesia

Former Chelsea stars Michael Essien and Carlton Cole are facing the prospect of imprisonment in Indonesia after their club Persib Bandung admitted it had not acquired work permits for the high-profile duo.Essien and cole were signed last month amid fanfare and made their respective debuts last Saturday in a 0-0 draw against Arema FC.However, the players and their club may ...

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VGMA 17: See who designed M.anifest and Gloria Sarfo’s costumes

BriWireduah is an artistic and non-conformist unisex clothing brand with the ecstatic appeal vastly embraced by millennials. This Afrocentric brand has since certified its identity by merging a grunt edge with traditional African roots which blossoms into a contemporary cutting edge identity. The Bri Wireduah brand recently made waves at the just ended Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. Here are some ...

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CRESPO THE POET HONORED: ” I least expected it”

Crespo the poet, one of the inspirational and finest poet in Ghana was honoured by the Christian Youth Consult – University of Ghana. A citation was presented to him for his contribution not only to poetry in Ghana but his consistency in delivery and inspirational words. He expressed his excitements and thanked God for the recognition. “I want to thank ...

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NDC’s Dr Asemfoforo is dead

Vociforous member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Asemfofro, known privately as Osei Yaw Mketia has died. The popular serial caller passed on at the 37 Military Hospital Sunday dawn. Dr. Asemfofro was a staunch critic of the erstwhile Kufour’s administration. The renowned herbalist’s popularity soared when he publicly dared ex President Kufour to pronounce a curse if ...

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Did Mzbel leave ICGC because of Pastor Josh Laryea?

A letter making rounds on social media indicate Pastor Josh Laryea was suspended by ICGC and although the letter didn’t specifically state the reason why, some reports seem to suggest that the reason was because of sexual immorality. Award winning musician, Mzbel in a latest Instagram post has suggested Pastor Josh Laryea was the reason why she quit her church ...

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