Sophie, the Grammy-nominated experimental pop musician and producer, has died aged 34 following a “sudden accident” in Athens. The Glasgow-born artist worked with the likes of Madonna and Charli XCX. In a statement, Sophie’s management said the musician had died at around 04:00 on Saturday in the Greek capital, where she had been living. “Sophie was a pioneer of a ...

Absa Group has appointed Frances Adu-Mante as the new board chair of the banks subsidiary in Ghana, Absa Bank Ghana following the successful securing of the necessary regulatory approvals. Mrs Adu-Mante, who has served on the Board since September, 2017 succeeds Mr. Charles Alexander Cofie, who completed his tenure as Board Chairman on Thursday, 31 December 2020. “I am delighted ...

There have been diverse reactions to the latest set of restrictions announced by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. President Akufo-Addo on Sunday announced that funerals, wedding, parties and concerts have, until further notice, been banned. The ban which comes in the wake of a third wave of the virus in the country is aimed at controlling the recent spike. Nana Akufo-Addo ...

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reintroduced the ban on parties, weddings and funerals in a bid to slow the rapid spread of the deadly Covid-19 in the country. Addressing the nation on Sunday, the President said the reintroduction of the restrictions are important due the number of active cases. According to the President, private burials must not be more ...

Former President, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings was laid to rest on January 27, 2021, after a four-day burial ceremony held by the state in his honour. Having played a pivotal role in the development of the Anlo Traditional area and subsequently being enstooled as Togbiga Nutifafa (Senior Peace Chief) for his role in maintaining peace and stability in Ghana, ...

Kotoko midfielder Fabio Gama has been passed fit for the side’s Ashanti derby against Ashantigold on Sunday. The 28-year-old picked up a knock during the side’s 1-0 defeat at home to Aduana Stars last week. There has been doubt about the availability of the Brazilian ahead of the explosive encounter against their regional rivals. But the club has confirmed he ...

Renowned Turkish commentator, Serkan Korkmaz has heaped adulation on Trabzonspor striker Caleb Ekuban following the Ghanaian heroics in the Turkish Super Cup final against Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday. Ekuban etched his name into the folklore of Trabzonspor after striking a late goal in the 2-1 victory against Istanbul Basaksehir. The 26-year-old poacher has been a key figure for the club ...

Over the last year, Ghanaian comedian, Akrobeto, has become an internet sensation with his funny pronunciation of football teams’ names. So far, his exploits have attracted the attention of Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta, who was forced to respond to Akrobeto’s mispronunciation of his name. Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen were forced to do same, while former Man United defender, Patrice Evra ...

Ghanaian-South African singer, Adina Thembi Ndamse known better in showbiz as Adina has described her secondary school days as dreamy. The “Gey Hey” old girl stated that the school gave her the platform and support she needed to make her know she could achieve anything she wanted to in this world. In an interview with Nana Kwasi-Wusu (PM), host of ...

‘Confession’ hitmaker, Martin King Arthur popularly known as Kofi Kinaata has revealed why for some years now he’s been releasing hit songs in the month of December. Speaking on Cape Coast-based Kastle FM’s Drive Time show with Amansan Krakye monitored by MyNewsGh.com, Kofi Kinaata who released ‘Something Nice’ last year December was asked whether he’s been given some guidelines by ...