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PHOTOS: Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Donates Kantanka 4×4 to Ghana Police | So We Can Do It?

Of course Ghanaians can do a lot of things but the problem lies with those in leadership and also those at the bottom—who see everything foreign superior and everything local inferior. For many years, Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo has been inventing things—ranging from robots to aeroplanes and though his Kantanka cars are yet to go on … Read more

Treating Ghanaian Celebrities with Gross Disdain | Obrafour Shares His Unfortunate Story in U.S.A (AUDIO)

Obrafour
Obrafour

One man’s meat, they say, is another man’s poison. For those we consider as celebrities over here, at least giving them the needed respect they deserve, the case seems somehow different when event organizers invite them for programs overseas.

Aside the fact that they become total strangers (with people not giving a f**k about who they really are) when they travel abroad, some of their fellow Ghanaians – who are event organizers – subject them to gross disrespect.

The case is not the same here when these event organizers or promoters call on foreign acts (including those from Togo) for shows in Ghana. Among other things, they make sure they provide whatever makes the stay of the acts comfortable, ranging from the kind of hotels they lodge in to the food they eat. The welfare of these foreign acts is a priority for promoters.

However, their fellow Ghanaians are not treated as such, even in Ghana – their own country. At times, the amount of money the celebrities are supposed to be paid becomes a real big problem. To such organizers, they feel they are rather doing the celebrities a favor by allowing them to be part of their events – giving them the exposure they need.

Most of our stars are often reluctant to take such ones on because they do not have proper documents to support whatever claims and qualms they have. As a matter of fact, they contribute to this kind of problem by undervaluing their works and themselves.

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VIDEO: Ben Affleck Finds A Way to Drop BATMAN in His Congressional Testimony

Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck

Actor Ben Affleck today testified before the US Senate as a philanthropist, not an actor—and yet the he still found a way to mention Batman in his opening remarks. A typical Ben Affleck motive…

Last year, same Ben Affleck made headlines when he opened up about his card counting scandal, candidly admitting he does use the skill to win and that the house does not like it. He made it clear he loves his casino and as such, he is a popular face at Vegas. Perhaps, now that he has started given high profile congressional testimony, he would stay away from the Vegas card counting moves and begin to use online slots in the comfort of his home.

Ben Affleck is the founder of Eastern Congo Initiative, an advocacy and grant initiative focused on helping communities in eastern Congo and therefore he was called to give testimony on diplomacy and national security at The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs.

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Because Zayn Malik Left One Direction— Hundreds Of Workers in UK Demand Compassionate Leave

It sounds ridiculous but it seems to be true… Apparently, hundred of UK workers called their employers to request for compassionate leave following Zayn Malik’s exit from One Direction. According to UK’s Independent; “More than 220 calls were made to employment law experts by workers asking for compassionate leave following the news that Zayn Malik had quit One … Read more

PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian ‘Says’ BLONDE is Over | Returns to Dark Hair + North West Looks So Beautiful

Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian made headlines earlier this month when she went blonde at the Paris Fashion week—many said she looked weird but she kept it on. It seems the 34-year-old has grown tired of the damage and maintenance stemming from the new ‘do’ so she has given up—she was spotted today wearing her usual dark hair.

It was not just her return to dark hair that was captured, she was also holding North West who has grown so beautiful—and so soon.

The reality TV star carried smiling daughter North West on the way to ballet class, where they were later joined by Kourtney and her children Penelope and Mason.

Check out the photos below…

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‘THE WORST OF JOURNALISM’: 200 Writers and Academics Slam CBS Coverage of Africa | The Stereotyping Of Africa Continues

Africa Map
Africa Map

As much as many Africans, both young and old are working tirelessly for the betterment of the continent, some western media outlets continue to show Africa as a continent of distress—mostly rescued by white foreigners even if these foreigners are led or headed by Africans, the latter is ignored.

CBS’ recent converge of Africa has not been inspiring, not that we request for such coverage—but Africans deserve a balance presentation of the facts. And it’s the lack of such presentation that has gotten 200 writers and academics pretty upset with CBS, slamming the network in the letter below…

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Dear Mr Fager,

We, the undersigned, are writing to express our grave concern about the frequent and recurring misrepresentation of the African continent by 60 Minutes.

In a series of recent segments from the continent, 60 Minutes has managed, quite extraordinarily, to render people of black African ancestry voiceless and all but invisible.

Two of these segments were remarkably similar in their basic subject matter, featuring white people who have made it their mission to rescue African wildlife. In one case these were lions, and in another, apes. People of black African descent make no substantial appearance in either of these reports, and no sense whatsoever is given of the countries visited, South Africa and Gabon.

The third notable recent segment was a visit by your correspondent Lara Logan to Liberia to cover the Ebola epidemic in that country. In that broadcast, Africans were reduced to the role of silent victims. They constituted what might be called a scenery of misery: people whose thoughts, experiences and actions were treated as if totally without interest. Liberians were shown within easy speaking range of Logan, including some Liberians whom she spoke about, and yet not a single Liberian was quoted in any capacity.

Liberians not only died from Ebola, but many of them contributed bravely to the fight against the disease, including doctors, nurses and other caregivers, some of whom gave their lives in this effort. Despite this, the only people heard from on the air were white foreigners who had come to Liberia to contribute to the fight against the disease.

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Multimedia Group Says They Can’t Broadcast JOY FM & their Many Other Stations At Night Again Because of ‘Dumsor Dumsor’

Multimedia Group
Multimedia Group

‘Dumsor Dumsor’ has killed small and medium scale businesses in Ghana and now it seems to have caught up with even the big companies such as multimedia group, the parent company of Joy FM, Adom FM, Hitz FM and Asempa FM and a host of TV and online networks.

According to Multimedia Group, they will not be broadcasting at night (starting from midnight to 4am) again until further notice because of ‘Dumsor Dumsor’—as it’s taking a toll on their alternative power resource to keep on with the usual around the clock broadcast.

Joy FM reports that; “Chief Operating Officer of Accra Radio, Ekyi Quarm, said over the past three months, when a nationwide power rationing exercise started, Multimedia has been digging deep into its finances to sustain normal broadcasts.

“However, it’s gotten to a stage where we can no longer do that. So since last week, we’ve been going off from midnight to 4am. This applies to our operations in Kumasi as well”, he explained.

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Suicide Or Terrorism? | Did Germanwings Pilot Deliberately Lock His Co-Pilot Out Of Cockpit?

Cockpit
Cockpit

It has emerged that one of the pilots of the recently crashed Germanwings plane deliberately locked the other and crew out of the cockpit minutes before it crashed into an Alpine mountainside killing 150 people. The deliberate locking of the cockpit has raised questions of foul play—terrorism or suicide being on the lips of people.

According to the New York Times, audio obtained from the black box of the plane suggested that one of the pilots was forced to try and smash down the door after being unable to enter the flight deck for almost 8 minutes before the crash.

Under “normal conditions crew have an emergency access code to enter the cockpit through the locked door. They can only be stopped from using it if whoever is inside the cockpit manually – and intentionally – disables it.

Locks on cockpit doors were introduced throughout the world’s airlines in the aftermath of 9/11 to keep terrorists from taking the controls in a hijacking.,” reports MailOnline.

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Adwoa N.B Writes: Customer Service in Ghana is A JOKE | Pilot Did Not Turn Up for WORK So Flight Has Been Delayed & Now Cancelled…

Ghana
Ghana

Is there such a thing called Customer Service in Ghana? I really dont think so. Lets just say for example you buy an item. Take it home with excitement, plug it in and boom the item explodes. Now, take it back to where you bought it and see what the outcome is.

Not only will an argument ensue, but it will start with refusal of taking the item back. You (the customer) will tirelessly have to justify why you are bringing it back and explain why it is necessary for the item to be replaced, exchanged or even for your money to be refunded. If all does not go well, there will most likely be some insults or accusations to go along with your conversation. Of course, there may be some who may try to abuse the “customer is always right saga“, but truth be told in Ghana, “the customer is not always right“.

I once had an experience flying out of Kumasi airport, heading back to Accra. After sometime, my Father and I were wondering why there was such a delay with our flight. Curiously, we approached the counter for help and we were told that “by the way” your flight is not only delayed, it is entirely cancelled.

When we questioned the attendant as to why this was the case, we were then advised that the Pilot did not check into work that day. Astonished, I said to myself; So in this entire country called Ghana, one Pilot has inconvenienced all of us? When did they find out that Mr. Pilot was not coming to work today? So, we asked for a refund and were told again, “by the way” if we could come back later in the evening, it would be better for them. 

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Lionel Messi Edges Cristiano Ronaldo to Title Of Richest Footballer

Messi
Messi

Ronaldo might have beaten him to the Ballon d’Or but the Argentine wizard still holds the edge in terms of earnings.

France Football Magazine released their annual list of highest earning footballers worldwide, placing the Barcelona ace at No.1. Aside their club salaries, these players make most of their money from endorsement deals and the like.

Messi’s total earnings for 2014 totalled a staggering $72m. That computes to just under $1.4m a week. Ronaldo wasn’t that far behind, raking in $60m for his toils in 2014.

These were the top 10 earning footballers in 2014, via France Football Magazine

Top Earning Footballers in 2014 (all figures in euros)

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Nikki Samonas Says Those Who Talk about the Provocative Way She Dresses Should Mind Their Own Businesses…Including YOU

Nikki Samonas
Nikki Samonas

The self-imposed Ghanaian bikini queen is back in the news again. This time, it’s not about exposing her ‘big’ butts in a bikini which is in competition with that of Joselyn Dumas and the others. Rather, she talks about people minding their own businesses and keeping mute about the way she chooses to dress.

According to Nikki (in an interview with Graphic Showbiz), she is not bothered about what people say about the provocative way she dresses. She goes on to say that since she is minding her own business, her critics, including Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts – Mrs Dzifa Abla Gomashie – should also do same.

“Every celebrity has his/her strategy for remaining relevant in the public eye so if flashing some flesh would get me the needed attention, I cannot be bothered by people’s differing opinions. Yvonne Nelson catches attention with her legs, Joselyn Dumas with her hips, so if the way I dress will do the trick for me why not,” she told the newspaper.

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