Davido pledges 300 million Naira to support orphanages across Nigeria
Afrobeats star Davido, known for his chart-topping hits and generosity, recently announced a significant act of kindness. Through his foundation, he pledged 300 million Naira to support orphanages across Nigeria, making this an annual commitment. Davido’s dedication to positively impacting communities and helping vulnerable children highlights his proactive approach to addressing social issues, showcasing his desire to bring about positive...
Davido pledges 300 million Naira to support orphanages across Nigeria
Afrobeats star Davido, known for his chart-topping hits and generosity, recently announced a significant act of kindness. Through his foundation, he pledged 300 million Naira to support orphanages across Nigeria, making this an annual commitment. Davido’s dedication to positively impacting communities and helping vulnerable children highlights his proactive approach to addressing social issues, showcasing his desire to bring about positive...
Alan writes: If I could do it then, the youth can do it today
At the age of 22, I became a manager of UAC, now Unilever Ghana Limited, marking the start of a journey that shaped my vision for Ghana's future. Rising swiftly through the ranks, I learned the value of determination and innovation. Now, as I aspire to lead Ghana, I promise that 50% of my appointees will be youth. This pledge...
Ghana Police Service dissociates itself from DCOP’s Waabu’s comments on security arrangements for election 2024
The Ghana Police Service has distanced itself from statements attributed to DCOP Gabriel Prince Waabu regarding the security arrangements for the upcoming December general elections. In a panel discussion on JoyNews, DCOP Waabu suggested that the Police Service, having learned from past experiences in ensuring peaceful elections, would not involve the military in this year's electoral process. “We are not going...
Working with Burna Boy simply ‘sick’ – Jorja Smith
British singer, Jorja Smith has shared her experience working with Grammy-winning Nigerian star, Burna Boy. She said it was “sick” how the ‘African Giant’ crooner does not write his songs but freestyles. According to her, Burna Boy only freestyles in the studio “until it makes sense.” “Working with Burna Boy is sick. He was just freestyling whatever was coming to him over...
Ghana will not grow without a 24-hour economy – Labour expert
Labour expert, Austin Gamey, believes that Ghana will be able to come out of its economic challenges if the government implements the 24-hour economy initiative. For him, "in the absence of a 24-hour economy, this country will not grow." Speaking on Accra-based Citi FM on Monday afternoon, February 19, 2024, which was monitored by Graphic Online, Mr Gamey, noted that the...
Bank loans to female borrowers increase by 116% – BoG
Per the Q4 2023 Collateral Registry report by the Bank of Ghana, the gender distribution of secured loans shows that secured loans granted to individual female borrowers and businesses owned by females increased by 116 percent from GHS 609.9 million in Q4 2022 to GHS1.3 billion of secured loans in Q4 2023. On the other hand, secured loans granted to individual...
BurnaBoy Tackles Eedris AbdulKareem Over Outburst
Grammy Award winner, Burnaboy, has berated his senior colleague, Eedris AbdulKareem, over the latter’s reaction to his outburst that no Nigerian artiste helped him up the ladder of success in the music industry. Eedris AbdulKareem, who is a veteran in the Nigerian music industry, having paved the way with others to what is now the Afro Hip-hop genre and Afrobeats,...
Israel indicates March deadline for Gaza ground offensive in Rafah
Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz has warned that unless Hamas frees all hostages held in Gaza by 10 March an offensive will be launched in Rafah. It is the first time Israel has said when its troops might enter Gaza's overcrowded southern city. Global opposition is growing to such an attack in Rafah, where some 1.5 million Palestinians are sheltering. Earlier,...
Stonebwoy brings authentic Dancehall experience to Boomyard Stage at Cali Vibes Festival 2024
A luminary in contemporary afropop and lauded for his profound lyricism and remarkable achievements in the global music scene, the Ghanaian musician headlined the festival's Boomyard Stage, captivating the audience with his energetic performance and global appeal. The performance marked his first international outing, two months, since he reaffirmed his status as one of Africa's most exciting musical exports...
