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  • ‘I paid $750 for a premium review of my singathon’ – Afua Asantewaa reveals

    ‘I paid $750 for a premium review of my singathon’ – Afua Asantewaa reveals

    Journalist Afua Asantewaa Aduonum, who attempted a sing-a-thon in December 2023, has revealed that she and her management have paid for a sing-a-thon priority review.

    Afua disclosed in an interview with Joy Prime, a station based in Accra, that the verification process typically takes up to 12 weeks, which is why she decided to expedite it after waiting for two weeks. She claims that the $750 priority review will be completed in a matter of 1-4 days, whereas the standard review takes 12 weeks.

    “Because of the popularity of the event they requested for our files. After two weeks of waiting, we requested a priority review. The normal review takes not less or more than 12 weeks. But if you want it quick you pay an amount of money and they review your file within five working days.

    So that’s what we paid for. Officially, it’s $650 but when you are going to pay, you’ll need to pay some transaction fee so we did roughly $750,” she said.

    On December 24, 2023, Asantewaa began her vocal journey with the Sing-a-thon, a marathon singing endeavour that captivated audiences. After an incredible 126 hours and 52 minutes, the musical odyssey came to an end on December 29.

    During the holiday season, Afua Asantewaa’s sing-a-thon brought Ghanaians together by popularising Ghanaian music.

  • Over 168,000 married women in Ghana cheat on their husbands – study reveals

    Over 168,000 married women in Ghana cheat on their husbands – study reveals

    It is true that some married women have affairs outside of their marriage.

    The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has reported that over 168,000 married women cheat on their husbands.

    As per the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2022, 3.8% of Ghanaian married women reported having an extramarital affair.

    A mere 0.9% of women in marriage acknowledged being in multiple relationships. In Ghana, 4.0% of divorced, separated, or widowed women have more than one partner, and 46.6% have had sex outside of marriage or cohabitation.

    Furthermore, 46.1% of women aged 15 to 24 report having had sex with someone other than their spouse or cohabitant, and 3.5% report having multiple partners.

    Nonetheless, the survey found that 17.5% of Ghanaian men in marriage have extramarital affairs.

    Out of every ten, it was stated, have two or more partners who are not married.

    The survey’s shocking finding is that 17.5% of married Ghanaian men have extramarital affairs.

    This means that roughly two married men out of every ten have more than one extramarital partner.

    18.4% of these married men have engaged in sexual activity with people other than their spouses, according to further data analysis.

  • Nana Yaa Brefo Joins Media General

    Nana Yaa Brefo Joins Media General

    After leaving Angel Broadcasting Network, award-winning Ghanaian media personality Nana Yaa Brefo has officially joined Media General.

    Through a heartfelt welcome message, TV3’s official Instagram page announced her new membership in the Media General family.

    On December 1, 2023, Nana Yaa Brefo resigned from her position at Angel Broadcasting Network. She was Head of News TV at Angel FM/TV in addition to co-hosting the Morning Show.

    Nana Yaa Brefo stated that she wanted to pursue new career opportunities and paths in her explanation of her departure. A major turning point in her career has been her move to Media General.

  • Moesha Buduong suffers stroke; brother launches ‘GoFundMe’ support

    Moesha Buduong suffers stroke; brother launches ‘GoFundMe’ support

    Ebito Buduong, the well-known Ghanaian actress Moesha Buduong’s brother, has started to raise money to cover his sister’s medical bail.

    Ebito said that his sister is presently undergoing treatment and will require financial assistance via a GoFundMe page.

    “Hello, my name is Ebito. My sister Moesha Buduong recently suffered a stroke that changed her life, and she is only now starting the recovery process.

    The stroke has had a profound effect on her life, impairing her speech, mobility, and general quality of life. He continued, “But we also think that God, love, community, and support have the ability to effect positive change.

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    Below is the full statement by Moesha Bodoung’s brother;

    Hi I’m Ebito , my sister Moesha Buduong sister recently experienced a life-altering stroke, and her journey to recovery has just begun. The impact of stroke on her life has been immense, affecting her mobility, speech, and overall quality of life. But we believe in the power of God, love, support, and community to bring about positive change!

    By contributing to this campaign, you will be directly supporting my sisters rehabilitation journey. These funds will be used to cover medical expenses, therapy sessions, assistive devices, and any other resources needed to aid her recovery.

    My goal is to provide my sister with the best possible care and support during this challenging time. We want to help her regain her independence, rebuild her strength, and restore her abilities. Together, we can make a significant impact on her journey to recovery!

    Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, compassion, and generosity. Your support means everything to us and to our beloved sister. Let’s come together as a community and make a lasting impact on her journey to recovery!

    Please Donate today and be a part of our family’s story of resilience and hope. Together, we can make a difference and help our beloved sister on her path to recovery!

  • Louis Vuitton CEO, Arnault surpasses Elon Musk as the richest person in the world

    Louis Vuitton CEO, Arnault surpasses Elon Musk as the richest person in the world

    The CEO of luxury company LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, Bernard Arnault, has eclipsed Tesla CEO Elon Musk to become the richest person in the world.

    Bernard Arnault has surpassed Elon Musk, whose net worth is currently $204.7 billion, to become the richest person on the planet with a net worth of $207.8 billion, according to Forbes’ real-time billionaires list.

    The information was released on Thursday after Musk’s Tesla stock fell 13% on the stock market, resulting in a loss of over $18 billion in net worth. Amidst this, LVMH’s shares surged on Friday, rising more than 13% as of 11 a.m. due to reports of robust sales.

    The company that owns luxury brands like Dior, Bulgari, and Sephora, LVMH, has a market capitalization of $388.8 billion, according to the report, while Tesla’s is $586.14 billion.

    Since 2022, the two billionaires have reportedly been in a tug-of-war over wealth, with Mr. Arnault apparently taking the lead late in that year.

    The top 10 richest people in the world, as per Forbes’ real-time billionaires list, are:

    Bernard Arnault & Family ($207.6 billion)

    Elon Musk ($204.7 billion)

    Jeff Bezos ($181.3 billion)

    Larry Ellison ($142.2 billion)

    Mark Zuckerberg (139.1 billion)

    Warren Buffett ($127.2 billion)

    Larry Page ($127.1 billion)

    Bill Gates ($122.9 billion)

    Sergey Brin ($121.7 billion)

    Steve Ballmer (118.8 billion).

    On the other hand, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Mr. Musk remains the richest person in the world, with a $199 billion net worth.

    The founder of the massive online retailer Amazon, Jeff Bezos, comes in second on the list with a net worth of $184 billion, after Elon Musk.

    With a net worth of $183 billion, Bernard Arnault is ranked third on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

  • First human brain chip implanted by Elon Musk’s Neuralink

    First human brain chip implanted by Elon Musk’s Neuralink

    Elon Musk revealed that the first person to receive an implant from his Neuralink company—which connects a computer to the brain—has done so.

    He claims the patient is recuperating nicely from the implant. The billionaire further stated that he hoped “Telepathy”—a product—would one day enable people with disabilities, like Stephen Hawking, to “communicate faster than an auctioneer.”

    An implant that helps a paralysed man stand and walk normally was described by Swiss researchers in the journal Nature last year. The implant does this by reestablishing communication between the brain and spinal cord.

    “Neuralink implanted its first human yesterday, and the person is recuperating nicely. Early findings indicate a promising neuron spike detection system. Promising neuron spike detection is seen in the initial results, the user wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

    The goal of neurallink technology is to enable mental interactions between a human and a computer.

    An important step towards the start-up’s goal of helping patients overcome paralysis and a variety of neurological conditions was reached last year when the US Food and Drug Administration approved the company to carry out its first trial to test its implant on humans. Neuralink announced in September that it had been given the go-ahead to begin recruiting participants for the human experiment.

  • Ghanaian fitness athlete breaks Guinness World Record [Photos]

    Ghanaian fitness athlete breaks Guinness World Record [Photos]

    Fast-rising strongman and powerlifter Evans Nana Ekow Aryee, better known as “Evans the Hulk,” has raised the profile of Ghana once more by breaking a Guinness World Record.

    The Ghanaian athlete living in Belgium broke the record for the fastest 400 kg incline frame carry over a 10-meter course.

    On January 26, 2024, in Milan, Italy, he finished the task on the Lo Show Dei Record set in just 8.07 seconds.

    Prior to this accomplishment, Evans finished as the first runner-up in the recently concluded Belgian East Flanders Strongest Competition.

    According to reports, Evans served as the dining hall prefect at the Senior High School (SHS) located on the Cape Coast and graduated from Adisadel College in 2015.

  • “How I Dumped My Boyfriend Who Told Me to Choose Between Him and My Career” – Anita Akuffo

    “How I Dumped My Boyfriend Who Told Me to Choose Between Him and My Career” – Anita Akuffo

    Ghanaian multiple award winning Journalist Anita Akuffo has shared her experience of overcoming an ex-boyfriend who almost made her give up on her love.

    Anita shared an Instagram stories, that she wanted to compete in the Ghana Institute of Journalism’s Miss Malaika Pageant during level 200 at university level.

    She stated that Miss Malaika would be the perfect way for her to fulfil her dream of working in television, which she had always had.

    But her partner was adamantly opposed to the plan after they had a conversation about it. He kept nodding along, even after she gave him the rundown on all the benefits of entering the pageant.

    He went so far as to ask her to choose between him and her career. Demonstrating her self-awareness, Anita bravely decided to follow her career and then tried out for the Miss Malaika Pageant.

    She was able to secure several ambassadorial positions as a result of her decision.

    Anita went ahead to advise young women to be with people who support their dreams.

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  • Little girl, Mimi Boateng who hoisted the 2008 AFCON trophy in Ghana looking all grown up – PHOTOS

    Little girl, Mimi Boateng who hoisted the 2008 AFCON trophy in Ghana looking all grown up – PHOTOS

    Stunning images of a young girl, Mimi Boateng, who hoisted the 2008 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy have surfaced online in 2024 as she looks all grown up and beautiful.

    In 2008, Mimi Boateng, a stunning young girl, raised the AFCON Cup while being led in a palanquin.

    Many had previously questioned where the young girl had disappeared to after stealing the show during Ghana’s AFCON hosting.

    In 2008, Ghana held the Africa Cup of Nations with great success, featuring 16 teams in the competition.

    There were four major cities that hosted the competition: Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, and Sekondi-Takoradi.

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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.