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  • MzVee’s picture book “Natural Me” ranked among the best January releases by Amazon

    MzVee’s picture book “Natural Me” ranked among the best January releases by Amazon

    Just a few days after its publication, popular American e-commerce giant Amazon has ranked Ghanaian singer MzVee’s picture book as one of the best releases of January.

    On January 23, MzVee released “Natural Me,” a positive and empowering picture book that honours self-expression and the beauty of being true to who you are.

    Since its publication, the book has been featured in national and international news headlines.

    “Natural Me” was selected as the Editor’s Pick for the top books coming out in January on Amazon, one of the retailers where the book is available. for children between the ages of 3 and 5.

    The “Natural Girl” image by MzVee, which promotes self-expression and the beauty of accepting oneself, served as the inspiration for the picture book, which is aimed for children aged 4 to 8.

    While discussing the motivation behind a picture book for young readers, Mzvee revealed that she had been teased about her skin and hair as a child—the very features that now make her so attractive and different—and that she had recently had to relive that incident when her mentor’s daughter (name withheld) had to go through the same thing at school.

    The happy picture book from MzVee and illustrator Lisbeth Checo, with its endearing watercolour illustrations, is a tribute to young girls on their path to self-empowerment, sisterhood, and embracing their true selves. “Natural Me” encourages readers to embrace their uniqueness by emphasising inner and outer beauty.

    An ideal present for Mother’s Day, birthdays, baby showers, and other special events!Most major book retailers worldwide, such as Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Bookshop.org, carry Natural Me.

    As the aspiring singer uses her platforms to change lives, fans anticipate more educational content from her in the form of books, illustrations, etc.

  • John Dumelo graduates from UG Law School with a third master’s degree

    John Dumelo graduates from UG Law School with a third master’s degree

    John Dumelo, a Ghanaian well-known politician and actor, has graduated with his third master’s degree from the University of Ghana Law School, marking yet another impressive academic accomplishment.

    Dumelo, who is well-known for his varied career in politics and the entertainment business, has once again shown his dedication to higher education. His most recent achievement broadens his already impressive academic record and demonstrates his commitment to lifelong learning.

    The actor, who also happens to be a farmer, expressed gratitude to his maker in a social media post that Ameyaw Debrah Media was able to view.

    ”I graduated with a Masters Degree in Law (Natural Resources) from the University of Ghana Law School today. To God be the glory,” he captioned the photo.

    Influential in Ghana’s entertainment industry, the actor has also been actively involved in politics, running for a parliamentary seat since the 2020 elections.

  • Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp to depart at the end of the season

    Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp to depart at the end of the season

    Following Liverpool’s 3-0 Premier League loss to Brighton, Jurgen Klopp expressed regret to the departing Liverpool supporters at the Amex Stadium.

    He has communicated this decision to the club’s owners. The 56-year-old had only signed a contract extension that would last until 2026 early in 2022.

    In a club-released YouTube video on Friday, Klopp said, “I can understand that it is a shock for a lot of people in this moment, when you hear it for the first time, but obviously I can explain it – or at least try to explain it.”

    “I adore this team, the staff, the city, our supporters, and everything about this club.” I adore everything. But the fact that I am still going with this choice demonstrates to you my conviction that it is the right one for me to make,” Klopp said.

    “I am, if I may put it this way, becoming increasingly lethargic. Naturally, I have no issues at all right now. I have known for a while that I will eventually need to make an announcement, but for now, everything is fine. “I am aware that I am not capable of performing the job repeatedly,” Klopp says in the video, outlining his reasons for leaving.

    The news has shocked Liverpool supporters greatly. After taking over the team in 2015, Klopp helped the then-crisis-ridden team return to its previous level of play and, through his achievements and demeanour, won over many Merseysiders.

    Among his many accomplishments with Liverpool are the FA Cup (21/22), the English Championship (2019/2020), and the Champions League (2018/2019).

    In addition to Klopp, Vitor Matos, the elite development coach, and assistant coaches Pepijn Lijnders and Peter Krawietz will also be leaving Liverpool at the end of the current campaign. It appears Lijnders hopes to become a coach in the near future.

  • Africa is too rich and resourceful to be poor – Akufo-Addo

    Africa is too rich and resourceful to be poor – Akufo-Addo

    Africa is too resourceful and wealthy to be impoverished, according to Akufo-Addo

    President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of progress in Africa.

    He claimed that given its abundance of natural and human resources, the African continent is too rich to be in need.

    Speaking on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the opening of the second Africa Prosperity Dialogues at Peduase in the Eastern Region, President Akufo-Addo stated that Africa has all the resources available to it to transform into a global powerhouse in the future.

    We are all aware of Africa’s blessings and the fact that she is too wealthy to be impoverished. a continent rich in minerals, oil, gas, sunlight, and every other natural resource one could ask for. Africa has the youngest population on the planet and about 65% of all arable land is available to feed 9 billion people by 2030, he said. These factors will help Africa become a global powerhouse in the future.

    President Akufo-Addo expressed his encouragement, saying, “I am now encouraged that Africa has a private sector that is ready, deliberate, and eager to see that the 60-year-old dream of the United Africa manifests.” The emphasis on economic integration—a topic on which disagreement is impossible—may be the difference between the two periods. Our focus must be on finding ways to enable the unimpeded flow of people, products, and services throughout the vast and resourceful continent of Africa.

    The private sector’s readiness for economic cooperation through the African Continental Free Trade Area is the reason for President Akufo-Addo’s optimism about the continent’s ability this time around.

    He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to host the discussion and urged everyone to contribute to the goal of strengthening Africa on a personal and collective level.

  • “I charge $250,000 for a verse” – American rapper Meek Mill 

    “I charge $250,000 for a verse” – American rapper Meek Mill 

    According to American rapper (born Robert Rihmeek Williams) known professionally as Meek Mill, he will drop his verse pricing to $150,000 under the right circumstances. He currently charges $250,000 for a verse.

    “Every time I do a verse I charge 250k and up if you got 150k on sight and I like the song we can swap it outtt!!!!” Meek Mill shared on X.

    Meek’s price appears to be comparable to that of his peers, per a 2022 Complex roundup showcasing the rates that rappers demand for a feature. In contrast to J. Cole, who denied receiving $2,000 per word last year and stated he does not charge for a verse, the Philadelphia native clearly demands a lot more money.

    “Yo, bro, it’s just a bar, bro,” Cole said on Lil Yachty and Mitch’s A Safe Place podcast. “Like, a lot of my bars be really on point but that’s just a flex. I’m not gonna charge a na $2,000 a word. I don’t even charge na for the verse, I’m doing this shit because I’m inspired to do it.”

    He continued, “I’m not charging n***as because, you know, I want to be on the song. I wouldn’t do that.”

    Meek Mill continued to clarify on Wednesday that his contribution and value extend beyond the song’s position in the charts. An artist receives the chance to reach a wider audience in addition to a verse, which includes his tens of millions of followers.

    The rapper wrote, “I offer data and fanbase opportunities along with mass marketing. I have 50 million followers with real engagement. Some of these artists need other platforms to get their point across.”

    With all that dough, what is Meek Mill doing? It appears that he wants to add 15 acres in south New Jersey to his real estate holdings; most significantly, there are no wetlands on the property.

    “Looking for 15 Acres in south nj no wetlands tho help me out,” Meek sent out to fans on Wednesday. Real estate bros it’s your time to shine.

  • I Never Thought I Would Wed A Musician—Simi

    I Never Thought I Would Wed A Musician—Simi

    Nigerian singer Simi has revealed that, in contrast to her marriage to Adekunle Gold, she never imagined getting married to another musician.

    In an interview for the podcast “Tea With Tay,” the singer revealed this realisation while narrating the unusual tale of how she met her future husband.

    Simi clarified that Adekunle Gold was not a musician at the time she first met him; rather, he was a graphic designer.

    At first, she thought he was just a fan waiting to friend her on Facebook.
    “I had already declared that I could not marry a singer, so I was unaware of my husband’s singing career when we first met. I mistook him for a fan.

    Simi revealed that “that time, he used to do this King of Photoshop” thing.

    Celebrity couple, Adekunle Gold & Simi

    She continued by disclosing that she had received a message from Adekunle Gold on Facebook, but she had not seen it or replied at the time. In spite of this, Simi sensed he would be a good fit for her and had a gut feeling that there was something special about him.

    Adekunle Gold and Simi tied the knot in 2019, shocking fans and industry observers alike, as the unexpected love story came to an unexpected conclusion.

    The couple’s story takes on a fascinating new dimension with this revelation, illustrating the unpredictable nature of love and the turns that life can take—even for well-known celebrities.

  • Don’t be faithful until you’re married – BBNaija star, Tacha advises ladies

    Don’t be faithful until you’re married – BBNaija star, Tacha advises ladies

    According to the BB Naija TV star, you have no business remaining faithful to a man you are not married to.

    According to Natacha Anita Akide, better known by her stage name Tacha, the Big Brother Naija reality TV star, it is inappropriate for women to stay faithful to men they are not married to.

    Speaking on the most recent episode of the Spill With Phyna podcast, Tacha advised women to put off thinking about fidelity until they are engaged or married, as there is no legally binding vow that requires faithfulness in a partnership.

    Tacha
    Tacha

    She brashly declared that until a woman is legally married, she should be regarded as single and emphasised the necessity of a concrete commitment—a marriage or a ring—before making a faithful vow.

    “You must be in a relationship and not commit to one another until you most likely receive a ring or get married, at which point you must take an oath. Which oath did you take to prove your faithfulness in a relationship? Tacha made the statement during the podcast, “You are single until you are married.”

    Watch the video below.

  • Lupita Nyong’o pens a love letter to Accra

    Lupita Nyong’o pens a love letter to Accra

    Lupita Nyong’o, a Hollywood actress, recently wrote a heartfelt letter dedicated to Accra, paying tribute to the hardworking women who live there.

    Shared on her Instagram page, the video featured glimpses from her visit over a year ago, showcasing the numerous jobs and roles many women take up in the city.

    Lupita Nyong’o spoke with bikers, fashion designers, food vendors, and factory workers among other women during her visit.

    In her letter to “Glorious Accra,” she pointed out that honouring the city also meant honouring all of these women who were having a big influence in their respective industries.

    According to Lupita Nyong’o, these women manage Accra with a resolute spirit of entrepreneurship.

    She emphasised that the work they are doing now lays the groundwork for a bright future.

    This homage comes after the actress noted on her Instagram page that she has travelled to several nations and cities, including Benin and Zanzibar in Tanzania.

    Read her letter and watch the video below:

    A Love Letter to Accra;
    Glorious Accra, to celebrate you is to celebrate your fierce women, so many fierce women wherever I go.
    They run this town with an entrepreneurial spirit, that is impossible to ignore.

    Their impact is widespread. It feels as if everything you touch here has been influenced by women.
    From the fashion to the factories to the flavours, the women of Accra are fueling the present for a vibrant future.
    I love to see it. Go get it, ladies.

    Source: Nasiba Yakubu

  • Court orders OSP to return seized assets to Cecilia Dapaah

    Court orders OSP to return seized assets to Cecilia Dapaah

    Ordered to return seized assets, OSP drops all cases against Cecilia Dapaah

    The Special Prosecutor has withdrawn the request to validate the confiscation and freezing of Cecilia Dapaah’s funds and bank accounts.

    A criminal trial against the former minister of sanitation for not declaring her assets has also been dropped by the office.

    This decision was taken after a series of in-chamber hearings on the matter. The Special Prosecutor has been holding Cecilia Dapaah’s funds that were taken during a search of her home as part of the investigations for several months.

    Additionally, the office froze a few of Cecilia Dapaah’s bank accounts because they were purportedly linked to corruption and acts associated with it.

    There have been delays in Cecilia Dapaah’s attempts to move an application to confirm or deny the action with the OSP. Originally, as a result of a certiorari application on a decision to shorten the time for hearing the instant application and an appeal filed at the court of appeals on a previous ruling rejecting the first application to confirm the properties.

    The judge overseeing the case was then required to request a leave of absence, and a new judge was chosen to take over.

    After the initial hearing in public, the case has since been held in chambers. However, sources close to the legal teams disclosed that the Special Prosecutor’s office has chosen to drop the case against Cecilia Dapaah following a hearing in chambers on Thursday, January 25.

    The Judge, according to sources cited by Citi News, has given the OSP 72 hours to return the properties to Cecilia Dappah; the reason for the withdrawal is yet unknown.

  • Six coup conspirators sentenced to dead by hanging (Details)

    Six coup conspirators sentenced to dead by hanging (Details)

    The High Court found six people guilty of both committing high treason and conspiring to commit high treason, despite their alleged involvement in a coup.

    They received the sentence on January 24.

    Donya Kafui, also known as Ezor, a blacksmith, and Bright Alan Debrah Ofosu, a fleet manager, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit treason and treason, respectively, while Johannes Zikpi, a civilian employee of the Ghana Armed Forces, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit high treason. The six individuals, including three soldiers, were found guilty of both counts.

    Benjamin Agordzo, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Colonel Samuel Kodzo Gameli, and Corporal Seidu Abubakar, a junior military officer, have also been found not guilty by the court.

    Background

    Dr. Frederick Yao Mac-Palm, the Chief Executive Officer of Citadel Hospital (now deceased) and ACP Dr. Agordzo together with eight others were charged variously on April 24, 2021, for conspiracy to high treason, abetment to high treason and high treason.

    Dr Mac Palm (A1- now Deceased), Donya Kafui alias Ezor (A2), Bright Allan Debrah Ofosu alias Bright Alan Yeboah (A3), Yohannes Zikpi (A4), Warrant Officer Class Two Esther Saan Dekuwine (A6), Cpl Seidu Abubakar (A7), Lance Corporal Ali Solomon (A8) and Cpl Sylvester Akanpewon (A9) were charged for conspiracy to commit high and high treason.

    Col. Samuel Kodzo Gameli (A5) and ACP Dr Benjamin Agordzo (A10) have each been charged for abetment.

    All 10 accused (then) pleaded not guilty and have been granted bail while standing trial.

    Dr. Mac-Palm (A1), who was testifying at the time, passed away, and the records were cleared of his testimony.

    The prosecution was led by the Godfred Yeboah Dame of the Attorney-General’s (AG) Department. The team also includes Ms. Lawrencia Adika, State Attorney, Mrs. Yvonne Atakora Obuobisa, Director of Public Prosecution, Principal State Attorney (PSA) Hilda Craig, Winifred Sarpong, PSA, and Assistant State Attorney Akosua Agyapomaa Agyemang.

    The defence team included Ms. Rita Akukunti Ali, a Legal Aid attorney, who represented Bright Allan Debrah Fosu, the third accused, along with Osei Kwabena and Linda Elikem Mensah.

    Attorneys Anthony Lartey and Eric Kpongo are representing Col. Samuel Kodzo Gamelie, the fourth accused, while Victor Kodjogah Adawudu is representing Donya Kafui alias Ezor (A2), CPL Seidu Abubakar (A7), LAC Ali Solomon (A8), and CPL Sylvester Akanpewon (A9).

    As the attorneys for Esther Saan Dekuwine, the sixth accused, Lamptiig Apanga is accompanied by Matthias Yir-Eru. Attorneys Ephraim A. Vordoagu and Maud Opoku represented Dr. Mac-Palm until his death, and Attorney Kormivi Dzotsi, under the direction of Martin Kpebu, is the legal representative of ACP Benjamin Agordzo, the tenth accused. After their client’s death was formally reported to the Court, they were let go.

    Justice Stephen Oppong, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, and Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe comprised the three-person panel of judges. Presently serving as additional High Court judges are all Justices of the Court of Appeal.

    The president of the panel is Justice Asare-Botwe.