Category: Entertainment

Delta has been recognised by Fortune witha ranking of eleventh on its Top 50 Most Admired Companies list.

Delta’s strong management and commitment to providing elevated experiences and premium products also placed it number one out of the eight airlines on Fortune’s list.

‘For 11 years in a row, the Delta team has earned a prominent spot on Fortune’s ranking of Most Admired Companies,’ said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. ‘This recognition is incredibly well deserved for the world’s greatest team who keeps soaring no matter what challenges they encounter on a daily basis.’

According to a press release issued Monday to the Ghana News Agency, Kingdom Concepts Consult in Accra, Delta scored 6.57 overall in the rankings; the next-highest score for a U.S. airline was 4.89.

‘To maintain an elevated level of operational excellence, Delta people propel the industry forward with the relentless focus on raising the bar at every stage of the travel journey,’ the release said. ‘Delivering safe and reliable service for our cus
tomers is what continuously promotes a culture of strong trust and performance. Our people are the reason that Delta is the most awarded airline in the industry.’

This past year, Delta scaled its investments to enhance the premium experience both in the air and on the ground. The airline is carrying out its industry-leading commitment to bringing fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile to its entire global fleet and is introducing Delta Sync seatback, making seatback screens feel more like smart TVs.

Delta also launched multiple Delta Sky Clubs and oversaw major renovations and expansions at hubs, including JFK and LGA, LAX and SLC.

‘Delta has well proven its dominance in the industry with multiple recognitions, including Top U.S. Airline by Wall Street Journal, Cirium’s Platinum Award for high timeliness and operational excellence, and placing No. 1 in the Business Travel Magazine survey for the thirteenth year in a row, ‘ the release said.

Fortune collaborated with Korn Ferry on this survey of
corporate reputations. The publication began with about 1,500 candidates: the 1,000 largest U.S. companies ranked by revenue, along with non-U.S. companies in Fortune’s Global 500 database that have revenues of $10 billion or more. The assortment was narrowed to the highest-revenue companies in each industry, a total of 660 in 29 countries. The top-rated companies were picked from that pool of 660; the executives who voted work at the companies in that group.

To determine the best-regarded companies in 52 industries, Korn Ferry asked executives, directors, and analysts to rate enterprises in their own industry on nine criteria, from investment value and quality of management and products to social responsibility and ability to attract talent.

A company’s score must rank in the top half of its industry survey to be listed.

To select the top 50, Korn Ferry asked 3,720 executives, directors and securities analysts who had responded to the industry surveys to select the 10 companies they admired most.

They ch
ose from a list made up of the companies that ranked in the top 25% in last year’s surveys, plus those that finished in the top 20% of their industry. Anyone could vote for any company in any industry.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The breakout music artiste, Amal, known for her renowned unique fusion of Spanish and Nigerian influences, has released her much anticipated single, ‘God Knows’.

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Building on the successes of her debut release, ‘New Beginnings,’ Amal continued to carve her niche in the music industry with a distinctive blend of R and B and Afro beats.?

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Amal’s entrancing vocals and poetic lyrics, showcased in ‘Detty December,’ resonated with audiences globally, earning her widespread acclaim.

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Amal brings her multicultural roots into the mix with a blend of English, pidgin English, and even some Spanish to showcase her versatility.?

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The title of the song demonstrated the power of the omniscient God in relation to everything that goes on with humans.

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‘God Knows’ is another soul-stirring composition that pushed the boundaries of genre, offering listeners an immersive musical experience.?

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It delved into themes of faith, perseverance, and self-discovery and is the perfect illustration of Amal’s unique take o
n the Afrobeat genre.?

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Inspired by her cultural heritage, Amal had embraced the alchemy of contemporary urban tempo, fusing this with an Afrobeat rhythm, punctuated beautifully by her hyptnotic Spanish and French poetic lyricism.,

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The artiste’s Spanish-Nigerian heritage served as a wellspring of inspiration, infusing her music with cultural richness and diversity.?

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The single, laden with emotion and sincerity, was a harmonious fusion of soul, R and B, Afrobeats and gospel elements, showcasing Amal’s versatility as a vocalist and storyteller creating an intimate connection with the listener.

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Fans could??connect with Amal to catch exclusive glimpses of the upcoming release, behind-the-scenes content, and updates.?

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Amal was poised to leave an indelible mark on the global music scene, solidifying her status as a cross-cultural music sensation.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Growing long beards, especially among the youth, has become trendy; this, Mr. Richard Nana Adu-Bhonerg, the ‘Beards Gang President’ says, is a symbol of masculinity.

It is a common thing to spot about three to four men having side and long beards out of every five men in town; while some have shaped it nicely, leaving their heads bald, others also keep hair on their heads and still keep beards and moustaches.

Mr. Adu-Bhonerg, who is the Chief Executive Officer of 90 Degrees Tribe, an event organising company in Tema, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the beard has always stood as a symbol of masculinity with tremendous importance.

He said that in Celtic tribes, the beard was so revered that Otto the Great swore by his beard whenever he had something of great seriousness and importance to say, suggesting that ‘if men were to have to swear on their facial hair today, the world might be a much more honest and trustworthy place’.

He added that in ancient Egypt, India, and most eastern cultures, beards we
re venerated at a high level and stood for dignity, wisdom, strength, and courage, as they were also regarded as a symbol of wealth, power, and importance, attributes that attract the men of today.

He noted that beards were in vogue because men were looking to a time when’men were men’ as it is something tangible that men could literally hold on to in times of stress.

On how the beard is groomed, the beards gang president said the early form of grooming beards of using soaps and water alone has been replaced with magnificent waxes, oils, and balms that can help men keep their beard looking its absolute best at all times.

He said while some dyed their beards to look nice, he has a naturally black beard, and therefore ‘all I do is apply my oil, and I’m good to go, getting all the glimpses from the ladies who are crazy about beards.’

Mr. Adu-Bhonerg said because keeping beards is for wise men, they know how to keep saliva and other impurities from their beards by sticking to the best hygiene practices.?

Mr.
Abdul Waajid Bancey, a member of the beard gang, told the GNA that he sometimes uses leele, also known as heena (a dye prepared from the plant Lawsonia inermis), to keep his beard black instead of chemical dyes.

Mr. Bancey said, just like about 75 percent of Muslims, he was keeping his beard in accordance with the Sunnah, which are the traditions and practices of the Islamic prophet?Muhammad?that constitute a model for Muslims to follow.

He agreed that keeping a beard well groomed was an expensive venture, disclosing that he visits the salon to shampoo it every four days, even though he bathes it twice a day.

According to him, doing so helps prevent bacteria from the environment and saliva from building up in it to develop rashes and other unwanted illnesses.

He further said that to make it easy for him to comb his beard, which has a tick texture, he uses hair relaxers once a while to soften it, adding that he prefers applying shea butter to his beards as other creams dirty his shirt whenever he sweats.?

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e said that while some use hair growth boosters, others also start growing their beards by applying creams that contain menthol, such as Robb, as it is believed that such creams cause the hair follicles to open and promote growth.?

As beard growth keeps trending and more young men join, perhaps a look at it biblically will help Christian men decide whether to follow the trend or not.

A search by the GNA revealed that the beard was regarded by the Hebrews and other eastern nations as the greatest ornament of a man and was as dear to them as life itself.

Biblically, just as seen in 2 Samuel 20:9, beards were objects of salutation, while other scriptures show that their cutting or shaping was frowned upon, while others also revealed that the Hebrews only neglected their beards when in deep sorrow.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Legendary Ghanaian musician Kwame Kaakyire Fosu, popularly known as KK Fosu, says he has been preparing a unique music project for his fans, which is the main reason why he did not drop any project last year.

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The highly anticipated ‘Back to Sender’ music project has finally been released by the award-winning musician and was produced Saffbeatz, mixed and mastered by the legendary Appietus.

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The telepathy between KK Fosu and Appietus has over the years generated some timeless hit singles, and ‘Back to Sender’ is certainly no exception.

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In an interview, KK Fosu, who has graced the music scene for more than 25 years, stated that he had always wanted to prepare something unique and quality for his fans, and it has been worth the wait.

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‘I want to use this music project to announce my comeback in the music scene, and this is just the start. I have got some great collaborations with some of Ghana’s finest, and I believe this year will be my year,’ he said.

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When asked about his new single ‘Back to
Sender,’ KK Fosu stated that the theme of the song connotes its intention as he hits back at critics who always wanted his downfall.

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‘This is a redemption tune, and I want to send a clear signal to my followers and music lovers that I will never stop what I am doing and will continue to churn out more music,’ he said.

KK Fosu’s Dstyle Global music brand, which is managed by Bizzle Entertainment has planned a series of activities to celebrate his 25-year anniversary in the music industry later this year.

?The newly released ‘Back to Sender’ single is available across various music platforms.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Award-winning rapper Lyrical Joe says his fellow music act, Kuami Eugene, is a great music asset for Ghana and should be immensely supported.

Lyrical Joe and Kuami Eugene recently combined for a groundbreaking hit single titled ‘Enter,’ which is dominating social media trends.

Speaking in an interview with the GNA Entertainment, the 2022 VGMA Best Rapper stated that the musical prowess of Kuami Eugene was commendable and deserved all the support from Ghanaians.

‘He is a great asset for Ghana, and we have to hold onto him very tightly. For our music to be globally competitive, we need guys like him to be at the forefront because his qualities as a top music star are undisputed.

‘There are several musicians like him in the industry that have good potential, and we need to support them,’ he said. Lyrical Joe also stated that unity among musicians could propel Ghana’s music to greater heights and make us competitive. ‘If we should come together, it would not only help our music but also promote our country a
nd give us the voice to speak for or against some things in society. So unity can make us move mountains,’ the rapper stated. When asked about his plans for the year, Lyrical Joe said, ‘This year is all about churning out more bangers, and my fans should expect some good music from my camp,’ he said.

The highly anticipated visuals for ‘Enter’ single is expected to be released on Friday, February 2, 2024.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Ghanaian musician, Bright Homenyah, popularly known as Article Wan, has asserted that Ghanaian music could be on the same level as Nigerian music with massive investments.

According to the award-winning musician, there are a lot of hidden music talents in Ghana who don’t get the needed push to make their music loud.

Article Wan noted that Ghanaian musicians were doing their best to reach greater heights globally, but they needed the right investments to make their music louder.

‘Nigerians are dominating the Afrobeats market, and the truth is that Nigerians have massive investment, which has made their music very loud. We are doing our best, but we don’t have that level of investment.

‘Most of the Ghanaian artistes fund their activities, so it is even difficult to compare the two countries.

‘There are a lot of good acts in Ghana, including the upcoming ones that are left to rot in Ghana because of the lack of support. But even with the investment, you need a touch of grace to still make it out there,’ he
stated.

Article Wan also lauded the likes of Black Sherif, Fameye, Gyakie, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy and Sarkodie for pushing Ghanaian music to the global stage but urged massive investments.

When asked about his new song titled ‘Yeye,’ Article Wan intimated that it was an inspirational song aimed at encouraging listeners to do their best in life.

The song is accompanied by an entrancing video that has garnered thousands of views on YouTube.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD) of the Forestry Commission (FC) has stressed the need for further research into engineered woods and pellets production, to help maximize their benefits and usage.

Engineered woods are made by binding pieces of real wood, scrap wood, shredded wood fibres or sawdust with adhesives, to create products which are stronger and durable.

Mr Samuel Mawuli Doe, the Research and Statistics Manager of FC, who led a trade mission and fact-finding team from TIDD and other key stakeholders to India and Vietnam, said this had become necessary due to the rate at which Ghana was losing the traditional timber products.

Speaking at the presentation of the Team’s findings and the Trend Analysis of Ghana Timber and Wood Products Exports at Akyawkrom, near Ejisu, he said a proposal had been written for funding for further research to be conducted in the use and benefits of engineered woods and called on industry players to support the course.

As part of the recommendations made
from the findings, the Research team proposed the promotion of lesser-use tree species, since they were abundant in the forest and could supplement the loss of major timber species.

Mr Doe said during a visit to Thailand, the team observed that a wood processing company was doing a lot with rubber wood and acacia species, whereas in Ghana acacia was only used for firewood.

This trend, he pointed out, must change, and industry players, researchers and other stakeholders must come on board to promote the use of lesser-known species to help sanitise the ecosystem.

Other lessons learnt, according to the Research and Statistics Manager, were prioritising value addition, especially of teak, optimising machinery and total productivity, tissue culture and fast-growing seed and plantation species as well as the direction of trade.

He said Ghana’s focus had shifted from the traditional to plantation timber where the country was doing about 56 percent of exports in teak.

According to him, the direction of trade mos
tly to India, was quite dangerous looking at how market trends could change.

‘We cannot rely solely on India; we must do more of value addition but first we will build the capacity of all parties involved to be able to stand the test of time’ he indicated.

Between 2001- 2011 and 2012-2022, Ghana exported 4,765,025.07 cubic meters and 3,404,654.75 cubic meters of tree species respectively.

The main importing countries of teak had been India, Italy, Vietnam, China, and Taiwan among others.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Musician Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), in collaboration with the family of the late Alfred Benjamin Crentsil, has held a music concert in remembrance of the hi-life artiste with a call on the youth to venture into the genre.

Mr. Bessa Simons, the President of MUSIGA, said in an interview with the Ghana News Agency during the concert that it was important for the youth and up-and-coming artistes to follow the good steps of A.B. Crentsil to project hi-life globally.

Mr. Simons said the late musician used hi-life to educate and inspire people, an attribute that up-and-coming musicians must emulate to reach far in their careers.

Eulogising A.B. Crentsil, he said it was important to celebrate him for his contribution to the Ghanaian music industry, adding that he was one of the greatest musicians in Ghana whose songs are relevant, educative and inspirational.

He described him as an inspiration to the Ghana music industry and the members of MUSIGA and recounted his dedication to the union as one of the Vice Pre
sidents who worked hard to serve musicians as well as ensured the survival of MUSIGA over the years.

He said, ‘A.B.Crentsil was a true musician who believed in his Ghanaian heritage and took hi-life music to the next level.’

The MUSIGA President advised artistes to join the union, as his outfit has planned good programmes both locally and internationally to help them achieve their career goals.

He noted that the union also provides its members with insurance, including the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and organises training sessions for members on modern trends in the industry to help them stay relevant, in addition to helping artistes upload their music to digital platforms for proper monetization.

Meanwhile, the memorial musical concert held in Tema featured many Ghanaian artists to honour A.B. Crentsil for his contribution towards the Ghana music industry by promoting Ghana’s heritage and being a good example to many practicing musicians and young and upcoming artistes.

Lengendary artistes
such as Pat Thomas, Asabea Cropper, Naa Amanua, Smart Nkansah, Ben Brako, Uncle Ato, MOG, and many others who graced the concert performed with the Ahenefo Band, which was established by the late A. B. Crentsil in 1982.

Mr. Ben Brako, a hi-life musician, recounted how the late musician was a brotherly figure for him and their activities, which were geared towards seeing the hi-life genre flourish and be well grounded in the music industry.

Source: Ghana News Agency