Month: July 2023

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Yul Edochie nods in satisfaction as Judy pours prayers, praises on him in Igbo, many react

Judy Austin, the second wife of actor Yul Edochie is definitely skilled at satisfying the actor’s ego and does so to his pleasure.

The couple appeared to be getting ready to leave home in a video posted on the Yul Edochie’s Facebook page.

Yul was videotaped at this point while Judy continued to pray for and praise him.

The actress reminded her husband of his position of leadership and how his mere presence commands reverence.

A gratified Yul hummed and nodded in agreement, clearly pleased with the drama.

People who have devoted their time to dragging Judy for pursuing another person’s husband were not duped by the drama.

Other online users claim that Yul can’t leave the actress because of this worship.

See some comments here

Ville Lereh: “Good woman bless thier husband with prayer, you all are blessed “

Endurance Keyamo: “Yul Edochie you de think say na hailing or prayer she de pray for you but na the incantations when her kayamata babalawo tell her to put for your head she de speak so. Your own don finish kpatakpata”

Stephanie Salvation: “Trying so hard to fit in. Is well “

Awuzie Frankline: “She is not ready to leave Yul . Second wives always put more efforts”

Edozie Chuks: “In my candid observation, Judy knows Yul’s weakness point and she’s maximizing on that area massively to her advantage.”

Esosa Rita Enoma-Oduwobi: “This energy on top another woman husband. You should have invested so much energy in your first marriage by now you would’ve built an empire with him, stop trying too much it can never work and you can never reap where you didn’t sow.”

Eunice Emmanuel: “That’s one of the disadvantages of snátching a man from another. You have to keep trying hard to keep him Judy ntooor”

Source: Ghana Web

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You have no idea how pompous, arrogant LilWin is – Oboy Siki

Actor Oboy Siki has said without equivocation that colleague Kwadwo Nkansah LilWin is arrogant.

His statement was a comment he passed on a video which captured actor Kwaku Manu offering a piece of advice to the general public.

In the video, Kwaku Manu emphasized the importance of humility, citing several respected businessmen in Ghana as examples of down-to-earth individuals. Though he refrained from mentioning names, Oboy Siki implied that the advice was directed at LilWin.

“He should have mentioned Kwadwo’s name while giving this advice,” said Oboy Siki in the video shared by GhPage.

This led to a discussion on the show, with one of the hosts questioning whether LilWin is genuinely arrogant.

“But Kwadwo is not really arrogant; or?” said the co-host.

Oboy Siki retorted, insisting that LilWin’s arrogance was what Kwaku Manu had addressed in his advice.

“Kwadwo Nkansah is not arrogant?” Oboy Siki asked. “It’s his arrogance Kwaku Manu is talking about. Do you know how arrogant he (LilWin) is? Everyone should tag Kwadwo and tell him Kwaku Manu has shared a piece of advice and it’s meant for him.”

The cause of Kwaku Manu’s video remains unclear, and GhanaWeb cannot confirm whether LilWin was the intended target. However, there have been speculations of friction between LilWin and Kwaku Manu, adding weight to Oboy Siki’s statement.

Source: Ghana Web

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‘The law should deal with Blacko to deter others’ – Mr Logic

Controversial entertainment pundit, Mr. Logic has called on the management of Cruise People Limited to ensure fast-rising singer, Black Sherif is made to face the law to serve as a deterrence to other artists.

On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, the ‘Kwaku The Traveller’ crooner was picked upon his arrival at the Kotoka International Airport by officers of the Ghana Police Service over a contractual breach involving a July 4 show he failed to honour in Greece.

Blacko, as he is affectionately called, was reportedly billed to perform on a cruise ship in Greece for which he reportedly charged US$40,000 and received half of the amount, however, the singer did not turn up.

It is against this backdrop that Mr Logic is calling for his prosecution.

According to him, the actions of Blacko and his team were unprofessional, an attitude he believes is inhibiting the growth of the creative arts industry.

He believes that for the creative space to be taken seriously and to thrive, one should hold each other responsible and accountable.

He added that should the law be applied fairly to Blacko, other artists and celebrated would be cautioned against doing the same.

“Artists should take a cue from this challenge, we are in a professional space and the law should take effect. let them go defend themselves in court so lessons can be learned”, he said while speaking on the United Showbiz show.

He added, “We are not making use of the court, and we take certain things likely in the creative space, the industry is known for unseriousness, and its high time the narrative change should we want a better professional environment”.

Source: Ghana Web

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Moroccan Embassy in Accra marks 24th anniversary of King Mohammed VI accession

The Moroccan Embassy in Accra has marked the 24th anniversary of the Kingdom’s King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne. Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond, the Minister of Trade and Industry, was the chief guest at the reception hosted by Mrs Imane Ouaadil, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Ghana. The event was attended by Ministers of State, Members of the Diplomatic Community, traditional rulers and the Moroccan Community in Ghana. Mr Hammond on behalf of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Government and the People of Ghana conveyed warm facilitation to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco, the Government and the People of Morocco He praised the exceptional historic relationship that existed between Ghana and Morocco. The Minister reiterated that this relationship had been translated through various levels of cooperation. ‘Morocco has a long-standing relationship with Ghana, dating back to the era of the liberation struggles and emancipation efforts towards the continent’s independence,’ he said. ‘The two states belong to the radical Casablanca Group, one of the two main Pan-African Groups, which was formed in January 1961, following an invitation to Casablanca by then King Mohammed V of several African Heads of States, including Dr Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana to discuss the issue of African unity.’ He noted that Morocco represented a model in the protection and preservation of cultural heritage in Africa. He said Morocco’s investment in the identification and preservation of cultural heritage through the creation of the initiative and the establishment such as the recently announced National Centre for Tangeable Heritage were instrumental in celebrating the country’s history and boosting tourists’ activities. He commended King Mohammed VI for his commitment and leading role in promoting the South-South Corporation and solidarity across the African continent. He lauded the King for his contributions to promoting togetherness among African countries, to modernize national and regional level infrastructures; and catching up on technological advancement was commendable. Mr Hammond said the relationship between the two countries had been strengthened through a wide range of products of technological assistance and political cooperation. He said Morocco’s biggest real estate company, the Addoha Group, which had an annual turnover of one billion dollars was currently investing in Ghana’s housing sector. He said the Group had already signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Ghana to construct 10,000 housing units over seven years valued at pound 250 million. On her part, MrsImane Ouaadil, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Ghana, said the future was bright and that when King Mohammed VI ascended the throne in 1999, Morocco had a gross domestic product (GDP) of about $42 billion, and that last year Morocco’s GDP was more than threefold, which stood at $152 billion. She said the King’s vision for the Kingdom was to promote infrastructure development such as large highways networks and high-speed trains; adding that the automobile industry was now Morocco’s top industry. The Ambassador said the Kingdom had also strengthened its position as a key player in food security in the world, particularly in Africa through the development of the fertilizer industry. She said Morocco and Ghana were increasingly collaborating on emerging issues such as food security, infrastructure development, education and training. Touching on food security with the view of boosting South-South Corporation, Mrs Ouaadil said Morocco’s phosphate giant, OCP Group and the Government of Ghana had completed initial studies for the construction of a $1.3 million fertilizer plant complex in Takoradi. She said the project aimed to increase fertilizer availability in Ghana, as well as reduce input costs for Ghana.

Source: Ghana News Agency

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Accra’s depleting greens; Parks and Gardens begs for funding, investment.

The Department of Parks and Gardens (DPG), the state organization responsible for developing the country’s horticulture resources, has called for adequate funds and investments to address the depletion of green spaces in Accra. The DPG said that with suitable investment, adequate funding, and increased personnel capacity, it had the technical competence and potential to not only restore but also improve declining green spaces in the city. Dr Daniel Kingsford Adams, the DPG’s National Director and Chief Horticultural Officer, described the depletion as a worrying happening, saying the agency had the technical expertise to restore and develop green spaces around the city. He stated that except for challenges such as inadequate funding and a low workforce, the DPG, which was already greening several public areas, could cover wider spaces. According to him, the department, which performs landscaping and upkeep for prestige locations like the Jubilee House, the Peduase Lodge, and other government facilities, as well as landscaping for public and private dwellings, lacked the resources to take on an extensive greening project. The Chief Horticultural Officer stated that the city’s loss of green spaces should be a major concern to everyone, emphasizing that ‘it affects the quality of the air we breathe in.’ ‘Parks and gardens not only beautify the city, but they also help to maintain the ecological balance between nature and human activities,’ he explained. Dr Adams revealed that the DPG was now greening the medians and roundabouts of some major Accra roadways to compensate for the loss of green spaces. He stated that the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development was doing everything possible to adequately resource them. Dr Adams also disclosed that the Local Government Ministry was engaging the Ministry of Finance for approval to enable the DPG to recruit more workers to augment and replace its ageing workforce, of which nearly ninety per cent are due to retire within five years. ‘I must admit that the ministry has provided us with new vehicles in the last year, including two large trucks, a Landcruiser Prado, a tractor, two pickups, and working machines,’ he stated. The Department of Parks and Gardens and Tourism was established in 1961 by the passage of the Local Government Act, or Act 54, and it received Ministerial status in 1965. However, it was reverted to a department under the aegis of the Department of Forestry in 1966, after which it came under several ministries between 1970 and 2000, including Works and Housing, Local Government and Rural Development, and Environment and Science.

Source: Ghana News Agency

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UK Foreign Secretary’s visit to Africa to focus on ‘mutually beneficial’ partnerships

James Cleverly, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom (UK) will visit Ghana on Monday, July 31. A statement issued by the British High Commission in Accra, copied to the Ghana News Agency said the visit, which is the first of three African countries in a four-day visit across the continent would focus on ‘mutually beneficial’ partnerships. It said Mr Cleverly would announce new UK investment for small businesses in Ghana, one of the UK’s biggest export markets in sub-Saharan Africa. It said the Foreign Secretary would travel on to Nigeria Tuesday, August 1, before concluding his visit to Zambia on Thursday, August 3. The statement said the Foreign Secretary would pledge a £40 million boost for Ghana’s businesses, as he begins a trip to Accra on Monday, 31 July, at the start of a visit to Africa. It said the funding provided by British International Investment, the UK’s development finance institution, owned wholly by the FCDO, would deliver long-term flexible capital for up to 150 Ghanaian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), opening up access to business support services to help them grow. ‘Ghana is the UK’s fourth-biggest export market in sub-Saharan Africa, with total UK imports from Ghana amounting to £1.3 billion in 2022,’ the statement said. ‘The country’s SME sector constitutes over 90 per cent share of Ghana’s private sector, accounts for 60 per cent of jobs and contributes 70 per cent of the country’s GDP.’ The statement said while in Accra, the Foreign Secretary would see first-hand the UK-Ghana partnership in action, visiting UK-Ghana NGO Trashy Bags, where recycled drinking water sachets are upcycled into bags and sustainable products. It said the NGO receives grants from UK Export Finance. ‘New funding announced today aligns with the Prime Minister’s priorities of growing the economy, with investment funding unlocking potential for long-term economic growth in both Ghana and the UK.’ The statement stated. Mr Cleverly said: ‘I want the UK to be increasingly driving future-focussed, mutually beneficial partnerships with African countries operating in the world’s largest free trade area. ‘From investments in clean energy to companies turning waste products into fashion items, there is so much potential for economic growth across Africa. ‘With the UK-African Investment Summit to be hosted in London in April next year, we are looking to strengthen our business links and grow our economies together. ‘By investing in companies in Ghana today, we are investing in jobs and growth for the future.’ The statement said keen for the UK to focus on building partnerships with countries like Ghana, the Foreign Secretary will also launch a £3.9 million UK programme to tackle illicit flows of illegal gold and the social, environmental and economic harms the trade causes both in Ghana and in the UK. It said showcasing the UK’s commitment to transformative science, innovation and technology to find new solutions to shared challenges, Cleverly will also visit one of Africa’s most prestigious life-science institutions to launch the UK-Ghana Science Tech and Innovation Strategy. It said the new strategy would strengthen health security, create new investment opportunities, and keep Ghana and the UK at the forefront of global life science priorities, including eradicating malaria. The statement said moving on to visit Nigeria and Zambia this week, he would meet with key government figures to discuss a positive future of our partnerships with Africa and continue to see UK partnerships with African businesses and NGOs in action, delivering economic growth and trade and investment opportunities. The £40 million package of funding for SMEs will be delivered through Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana, a company established by British International Investment (BII) and is projected to support up to 150 Ghanaian SMEs within the next 15 years. This support for Ghana is announced ahead of the 2024 UK-African investment summit, which will be hosted by the Prime Minister in London next April. The Summit will bring together Heads of State and Government from African countries, including Ghana, with British and African business leaders. The summit will strengthen UK-African partnerships to create jobs, growth and increase trade and investment.

Source: Ghana News Agency

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Which 5 hours? – How Cecilia Dapaah responded to duration of OSP’s search

Paul Adom-Otchere, host of Metro TV’s Good Evening Ghana show has recounted a meeting with embattled former sanitation minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah and her husband at their residence in Accra.

The Good Evening Ghana host disclosed that he had specially been invited by the former minister in the midst of the brouhaha surrounding missing monies from her home.

Paul said on the July 27 edition of his show that he met the minister during the day prior to appearing on the show.

One of the main issues he raised with her was the reports that a five-hour search at the residence, by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, earlier that week had led to discovery of fresh stash of money.

Paul: I am talking to Cecilia Dapaah and I am saying, Aunty Ceci, is this all of the house? Is this where the five-hour search took place?

Mrs. Dapaah: Which five hours, which five hours.

Adom-Otchere continued the account of the meeting, stating that he was told that the house was built in 1976, that they had been living in the house since 1976.

He threw a jibe at the OSP, who he accused of arresting the former minister and parading photos and videos of her residence during the search. Allegations that the OSP has flatly denied as well as reports of a search and discovery of new stash of monies.

Source: Ghana Web

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Watch Osman Bukari’s magical goal for Red Star Belgrade against Vojvodina

Black Stars forward, Osman Bukari, exhibited his attacking prowess and playmaking abilities as he played a crucial role in Red Star Belgrade’s commanding 5-0 victory against Vojvodina in the Serbia Super Liga on Sunday.

The 24-year-old Ghana International made an immediate impact in his team’s opening match of the 2023-24 campaign, helping Red Star Belgrade secure an impressive win.

Bukari opened his goal account for the Red and Whites outfit, netting a brilliant goal in mesmerizing “Messi-like” fashion. He displayed his skill and agility as he skillfully navigated through multiple defenders before finding the back of the net.

Not only did Bukari find the target himself, he also provided an assist.

Throughout the game, the Ghanaian attacker exhibited an eye-catching performance, dazzling fans with his exceptional skills.

The convincing 5-0 victory was sealed with goals from two strikes by Jean-Philippe Krasso, one goal from Vladimir Lucic, and an own goal by Radomir Milosaljjevic.

Source: Ghana Web