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  • It’s difficult dealing with stiff person syndrome — Celine Dion

    It’s difficult dealing with stiff person syndrome — Celine Dion

    The difficulties of dealing with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) are brought to light by the recent disclosures made by multi-award-winning Canadian singer Céline Marie Claudette, better known by her stage name, Celine Dion.

    On March 15, 2024, the renowned crooner observed International Stiff Person Syndrome Awareness Day and shared that living with SPS has been one of the hardest things she has ever had to deal with.

    In an Instagram post sighted by Ameyaw Debrah Media, the ‘I’m Alive’ hitmaker made known that she remains “determined to one day get back onto the stage and to live as normal of a life as possible.”

    Her heartfelt message was accompanied by a photo of Dion with her three sons, René-Charles, Nelson, and Eddy, the twins.

    Dion and her late husband René Angélil, who passed away in 2016, were parents to their three children.

  • “Many of my African friends never believed in my dream” – Wode Maya

    “Many of my African friends never believed in my dream” – Wode Maya

    Berthold Kobby Winkler Ackon popularly known as Wode Maya is a Ghanaian YouTube personality, vlogger, digital media influencer and aeronautical engineer. Wode Maya’ currently holds the record for a Ghanaian with the most YouTube subscribers and he had this to say about his journey to becoming a world acclaimed YouTuber.

    The young Ghanaian influencer has shared an encouraging account of his experiences becoming public on the internet.

    “As a young YouTuber, I had a lot of beliefs and aspirations and one of them was to travel around the world, he highlights on his humble through his social media platforms”.

    Time with Dr. Edu Kwaku Mohammed

    “I remember back then when I wanted to travel to Tanzania and had no money and means, I had to take a loan from a Chinese friend of mine @photographer_ahwei who inspired and motivated me on my trip”, he added.

    “My own African brothers never believed in my dreams and always belittled my efforts. I remember there were times I had less money and had to spend nights in hostels”.

    He has been working tirelessly for the past five years, and he is quite proud of his progress. Despite the challenges, his diligence has paid off, as he can now easily travel the world.

    “I really want to tell the young ones and youth out there to never stop believing in their dreams no matter how small it may seem. Keep working on them and you shall smile”, he concluded.

    Source: KobbyJosvan.com/Owusu Jemima Louisa

  • Fameye allegedly ignores baby mama, marries his German girlfriend (Video)

    Fameye allegedly ignores baby mama, marries his German girlfriend (Video)

    Fameye, Ghanaian well-known artist is said to have secretly wed his German fiancée after allegedly ignoring his baby mum from Ghana.

    The curiosity of fans and followers, stoked by video of the two leaving the Madina Magistrate Court together, has generated a conversation.

    Rumour has it that Fameye’s alleged bride is a German citizen who visits Ghana on a regular basis. Other details surrounding her identity are unclear.

    Though neither Fameye nor his alleged partner have responded to the reports, the sighting in the courthouse has fueled speculation about them both.

    According to reports, Fameye dumps Ghanaian fiancee, marries his German girlfriend.
    This story has an intriguing twist because Fameye is already married and has two children.

    However, there has been no official confirmation or statement from Fameye or his representatives, so speculation about the nature of the couple’s court appearance remains.

  • Breaking: Burger highlife pioneer George Darko passes on

    Breaking: Burger highlife pioneer George Darko passes on

    George Darko, a legendary musician and pioneer of burger highlife, passes away.

    According to reports, he passed away on March 20, 2024, a Wednesday.

    Mr. Darko, whose stool name was Nana Apem Darko I, was the Tufuhene of Akropong.

    He has been active in the music industry since the late 1960s and has performed as a guitarist, singer, composer, and songwriter.

    In Ghanaian music circles, George Darko’s songs are among the most classic and timeless highlife tracks. He was popular in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

  • Telecel Ghana to refund data package after network restoration

    Telecel Ghana to refund data package after network restoration

    Telecel Ghana, a telecommunications service provider, has announced that it will begin offering its customers a data refund for expired bundles as a result of the nationwide network disruptions that occurred on March 14.

    Telecel said that its services are being restored and that it has regained all of its lost connectivity in a statement that was uploaded on X.

    “Dear cherished customer, Telecel Ghana is pleased to inform you that we [have] secured 100% of our internet capacity and services are being restored. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period.

    “Please be assured that our team has started work on refunds of expired bundles and related issues”, the statement concluded.

    In a related development, Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, announced that telecom service providers are obtaining additional network capacity in order to address the nation’s ongoing internet blackout.

    Ken Ashigbey in an interview on TV3’s Ghana Tonight programme on Monday, March 18, noted, amongst other things, that the connectivity challenges Ghanaians faced following the cable cuts are not the same currently as “we are beginning to see an improvement in the services”.

    “As we talked about a minimum of five weeks to fix those cables, the telecom service providers and then the undersea cable [service providers] would be looking to bring capacity from other sources into the country.

    “And so once they’re able to bring adequate capacity to meet what you actually had before the [cable cuts], then you’d have provided the connectivity back to what it was and so you’d not be getting that from those four cables”, Ing. Ken Ashigbey told Keminni Amanor, the host.

    After the repairs are finished, he said, telecom service providers will be able to return to the cable source, stressing that “the most important thing is to continue sourcing from other sources as we wait for those cables to be fixed”.

  • I’m the new IMF for Ghana – Cheddar

    I’m the new IMF for Ghana – Cheddar

    The founder and leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has promised that if elected president, he will mobilise Ghana’s resources to ensure that the nation never again needs assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

    He supported this with a story about how, even though he earned a significant portion of his income overseas, Ghana supplied the majority of the resources he used to do so.

    “Although I made half a million outside Ghana, all the industrialisation and projects I have in my empire came from the resources I mobilised in this country,” Mr Bediako said in a radio interview.

    Asserting effective resource management is a top priority, the independent presidential candidate hinted that Ghana could quickly achieve socioeconomic stability and self-sufficiency.

    “I am the new IMF for Ghana if I can find a solution for Ghana to gain $10 billion to $30 billion within 4 years,” he added while outlining his vision for revitalising the country’s economy and improving the standard of living for the ordinary citizen.

    In the same spirit, Cheddar declared that, should he be elected to the highest position in the land, he would lead the entire nation with fewer than 20 ministers in order to reduce spending and the wastage of tax payers’ money.

    Regarding the contentious topic of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQI+), Mr. Bediako recommended the media to hold off on demeaning the issue since they were calling people’s attention—especially young people—to it.

    “I was brought up in Ghana, and I know nothing about LGBTQI+. I think we were not taught that, and we must be cautious about how we are making it popular through various mediums,” he explained.

    In addition, when questioned about it, Cheddar stated that he was in favour of modifying Ghana’s 1992 Constitution to ensure good governance and to reflect modern times, but that it should be done gradually to avoid completely ruining it.

    “I think the constitution of Ghana should be reviewed slowly. If you try to change something with force, it can be broken,” the Leader and Founder of the New Force said.

    Using the occasion, Mr. Bediako urged Ghanaians, particularly the younger generation, to join and support the New Force, claiming that it was their only chance for salvation.

  • “I set the pace” – Empress Gifty vows to defeat MOGMusic, Diana Asamoah at her forthcoming concert

    “I set the pace” – Empress Gifty vows to defeat MOGMusic, Diana Asamoah at her forthcoming concert

    Known by her stage name Empress Gifty Adorye, a gospel singer, has made a commitment to outperform her fellow musicians, Diana Asamoah and MOG Music, in her upcoming “The Resurrection Effect Concert.”

    The musician revealed incredible hopes for the April concert in an interview that aired on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning on Tuesday.

    She said that she and her group are ready to dazzle Ghanaians with an endless supply of music and theatrical production.

    “I don’t even know, but I want to appear from under the land. For me, I add art to my ministrations so people always know that about Empress, and this year I’m just going to blow their minds. I’m going overboard, not the regular thing,” she noted.

    Gospel performers Diana Asamoah and MOGMusic have drawn attention lately with their concert appearances. Most music fans expressed admiration for their organisation and skill.

    However, Empress Gifty asserted during her speech on the show that she will outperform them all with her TREC’24 and that it will set a new standard.

    TREC 2024 by Empress Gifty

    “I set the pace for the rest to follow.”

    The event is scheduled for Monday, April 1, at Living Faith Ministries in Ashaley Botwe. The “Awiey3 Pa” hitmaker is ready to play alongside other musicians, such as MOGMusic, Akesse Brempong, ACP Kofi Sarpong, and Kofi Owusu Peprah.

    Despite her stylish preparation, she is excited to change people’s lives for roughly five hours with nonstop, spirit-filled music.

    Under the theme “He has Risen,” the celebration attempts to honour Jesus Christ’s resurrection.

    Is Empress Gifty going to fulfil her promise?

    Credit: Adomonline

  • Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash-lands at Agona Nkwanta (Video)

    Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash-lands at Agona Nkwanta (Video)

    Tuesday, March 19, 2024, saw the emergency landing of a Ghanaian Armed Forces helicopter at Bonsukrom in Agona Nkwanta, in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region.

    The cause of the forced landing is still unknown.

    According to a resident who spoke to JoyNews, the helicopter hovered over the area for some time in an attempt to find a suitable site for an emergency landing, but lost its balance and crashed into nearby trees.

    The aircraft was situated approximately 20 metres away from the Bonsukrom road.

    The helicopter stuck among the shrubs can be seen from the side in amateur video.

    According to a statement from the military, the helicopter carried 21 passengers, including aircrew and employees of the Ghana National Gas Company.

    They were said to be “Conducting routine offshore powerline inspection of the Atuabo Gas plant when the incident occurred.”

    Although some of them had minor injuries, no deaths had been reported, according to another eyewitness who spoke with Myjoyonline.

    He said “We were on our way back from Dixcove when we heard a loud ‘boom’ sound.”

    According to reports, this incident drew a sizable crowd to the location as many town residents trooped over.

    However, as the passengers were being transported to the hospital for medical attention, security officers made an effort to keep the throng at bay.

    For emergency care, one of the injured is being taken to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

    The GAF also stated that “preliminary assessments have commenced to ascertain the cause of the incident” in the statement released by Brig. Gen. Aggrey-Quashie, Director of Public Relations.

  • Nana Kwame Bediako pledges to extend the sea to Kumasi

    Nana Kwame Bediako pledges to extend the sea to Kumasi

    Leader of The New Force Movement and well-known figure in Ghanaian business circles, Nana Kwame Bediako, is currently mired in controversy after making the audacious pledge to extend the sea from Ghana’s coast into the landlocked Ashanti Region of the nation.

    Known as Cheddar, Nana Kwame Bediako, who is adored by many as “Freedom Jacob Caesar” or just “Cheddar,” has generated a lot of discussion, with some doubting the viability and usefulness of his pledge.

    Bediako described his ambitious plan in an interview with Kojo Marfo on Abusua 96.5 FM in Kumasi. He drew inspiration from the revolutionary experiences of other countries that have extended maritime transport routes inland. He remarked, “Why are we still transporting individual containers by road when the sea could offer a faster and more efficient means?” Bediako enquired, pointing out the flaws in the present transport infrastructure. He lamented, “I want to open up the East and Western Corridor infrastructure. I want to build power stations, and energy stations, connect the gas, create industries, and bring technology.”

    Nana Kwame Bediako a.k.a Cheddar

    Bediako’s plan goes beyond simple logistics of transportation. His vision calls for a thorough reconstruction of Ghana’s infrastructure, with a focus on the Eastern and Western Corridors. This covers the construction of gas connections, power plants, energy facilities, industrial complexes, and the incorporation of state-of-the-art technologies.

    Additionally, Bediako challenges Ghana to utilise its abundant resources for the production of electronic devices using locally sourced materials like plastic and lithium. He also advocates for a shift towards value addition and local manufacturing.

    On the other hand, there is widespread doubt about Bediako’s proposal’s viability. Many raise concerns about the financial, environmental, and technical difficulties in extending the sea into the Ashanti Region. Opponents claim that this kind of project would need enormous planning, enormous investment, and possibly negative ecological effects.

    Known as a “listening tour,” Bediako is currently touring the country in order to interact with common Ghanaians and incorporate their suggestions into his platform for the next national election.

  • Most American gospel artistes are gay – Sonnie Badu boldly asserts

    Most American gospel artistes are gay – Sonnie Badu boldly asserts

    A significant number of American gospel musicians identify as LGBT+, according to Ghanaian gospel musician and pastor Sonnie Badu.

    Sonnie Badu, the lead pastor of Atlanta’s Rockhill Church, revealed this information in an interview with Accra FM. According to him, more than 78% of American gospel musicians and preachers identify as LGBT+.

    “In America, about 78% of gospel musicians there are gay; most of these popular musicians that we play their songs on our airwaves and in our churches are into LGBT activities. If you get to know them you won’t play their songs again. Even some of the bishops that we follow and listen to are involved in LGBT activities,” he said.

    He said that a fellow gospel musician had once cautioned him against getting involved in such affairs.

    “One of the gospel musicians even warned me to mind my business when I see the things they’re involved in because they know I am conservative,” he said.

    Sonnie Badu also expressed his worries about the impact of the LGBT+ movement, claiming that it is visible in the media, in the classroom, and in the entertainment industry, among other spheres of society.

    He continued by saying that seemingly innocent cartoons can convey subtle messages, which is why he forbade the viewing of such material in his home.

    “This LGBT+ agenda is not just in Ghana, it’s everywhere, it’s in many countries, in their books, schools, cartoons, etc.

    Personally, in my house, my children don’t watch cartoons again. These innocent cartoons are now subtly sending messages to our children. It’s disturbing as a parent,” he said.

    The anti-LGBT+ Bill, which was approved by parliament on February 28, 2024, is still awaiting ratification by the president.

    The Bill intends to criminalise the practice of or advocacy for LGBT+ causes, with potential sentences for prosecutors ranging from three to five years.