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Why Ghanaian Restaurants Abroad Do No Last | Culture of Non-Patronage or Extortionate Prices?

Waakye
Waakye

Most of my favourite Ghanaian restaurants and bars in London have closed down—they pop frequently and shut down just as they come up.

According to my colleague in New York, the story is the same out there: most Ghanaian restaurants, bars and clubs do not last—they seem to have an average life span of two years.

From afar, it’s is difficult to ascertain the cause of the many set ups and their predictable close downs—but as a customer, two factors come up as the possible candidates responsible for the non-sustainability of Ghanaian restaurants abroad.

They are: the low patronage by Ghanaians abroad and what seems like extortionate prices these restaurants charge. I understand these two factors are related—with the latter capable of giving rise to the former.

But let’s treat them as exclusive—meaning, the restaurant owners would blame their business failure on the fact that Ghanaians do not like to patronage their outfits, independently. And the Ghanaian customers will also perch the prices of the foods being sold by these restaurants with others, saying, they are extortionate.

In between the two groups of people, let’s share our opinions and experiences to establish who is at fault.

I’ve always had issues with waiting times when it comes to Ghanaian restaurants and I have in the past written about this. Mostly, the entire customer service makes you not want to come back—that’s if you don’t die waiting for over an hour for your order.

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Charlie Sheen’s Ex Bree Olson Claims He Never Told Her He Was HIV Positive

I feel really sad for Charlie Sheen but there is no denying that he is a douchebag. How can you be sleeping with people without telling them you are HIV positive? Charlie Sheen’s ex Bree Olson has revealed that the actor never told her he was HIV positive during their time together. “He never said … Read more

Black Stars Shrug Off Comoros Islands With Comfortable 2-0 Win In World Cup Qualifier

Ghana Black Stars
Ghana Black Stars

The Black Stars did not break sweat against the Islanders, grabbing a comfortable 2-0 lead despite a couple of second half scares.

Ghana laboured to a goalless draw in the first leg, and needed a commanding performance to not only win, but lay down a marker for the main qualifiers. And whilst that did not happen, it was a win earned at walking pace and showed the promise this team always has.

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Chris Attoh and Damilola Adegbite All Loved Up in New Photo

Chris Attoh and his actress wife Damilola Adegbite are totally loved up in this photo shown above. Shared on Damilola’s Instagram page, the mother-of-one gets super cozy with her Ghanaian hubby –planting a kiss on his cheeks. She also took to Instagram to thank her husband a Macbook Air for her as an early Christmas … Read more

Naa Ashorkor Mensah Doku FAILS to Pass Law School Entrance Exams After Finally Graduating With A ‘Discounted’ LLB

Ghanaian TV personality Naa Ashorkor Mensah Doku made headlines late last year when GhanaCelebrities.Com reported that she could not graduate with her mates from University of Ghana—because she failed so many of her law degree modules. Yeah, she may be loud but her head seems a little thick. Naa Ashorkor Mensah Doku who is ironically hosting … Read more

VIDEO: Meet the Ghanaian Evangelist Who Says Using A Condom is A SIN | I Say Being Ignorant is Rather A SIN

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The problem with a free society is that everyone can wake up and throw out to the public whatever BS interpretation he comes up with out of a holy book.

While the world is advocating for the use of condoms mainly to help fight STIs, certain uninformed Ghanaian preachers like the one in the video below with Bronze Age mentalities—are out there telling people it’s a SIN to use a condom.

And as usual, he reaches for a Bible passage to back up his nonsense.

In a video below obtained by GhanaCelebrities.Com, one of the many in-car evangelists in Ghana is heard saying, men who use condoms are going to face the wrath of God because they are murderers—backing this up with the Bible story where God killed a man for practicing coitus interruptus.

If you think it’s just one preacher making a fool out of himself, note that the entire Catholic Church used to preach this doctrine—and most shockingly even in those parts of Africa where HIV/AIDS is at large.

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R2Bees Joins Strong Lineup Of African Artistes To Perform At Music Concert In Johannesburg

R2Bees
R2Bees

R2Bees would get the chance to make a little continent wide splash when they perform at an upcoming musical concert in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The African Music concert would be held on November 21 in the South African capital, and Ghana’s R2Bees would be on hand to lend their talents to the success of the show.

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New Music: Adele – ‘When We Were Young’

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When we thought we couldn’t contain the slayage of ‘Hello’ anymore, Adele releases another breathtaking song ‘When We Were Young’.

The British sensation has released a video of her performing her new song pop ballad, which is already rumoured to be her second single off her forthcoming album, 25.

Adele’s hotly anticipated third studio album, 25, is due November 20.

Listen to ‘When Were Young’ below…

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Coach Avram Grant Names Strong Line-Up For Ghana-Comoros Game

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VIDEO: Charlie Sheen Confirms He’s HIV Positive + He Paid Millions to Hush People

Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen

From BrutallyUncensored.Com

To end the speculation, actor Charlie Sheen, 50, has confirmed on US Today that he’s HIV positive—and that he got to know of his status about 4 years ago.

Speaking to Matt Lauer, he said “It’s a hard three letters to absorb. It’s a turning point in one’s life.”

He added, “I have to put a stop to this onslaught, this barrage of attacks and of sub-truths and very harmful and mercurial stories that are about me, that threaten the health of so many others that couldn’t be further from the truth.”

As to how the diagnose came about, Sheen said “it started with what I thought was a series of crushing headaches.” He added, “I thought I had a brain tumor. I thought it was over.”

Interestingly, he said he has paid out millions to certain people since he got to about his HIV status—for them to keep his status a secret.

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Law Enforcement Still Planning To Prosecute Lamar Odom For Drug Possession Despite Being Bedridden

Lamar Odom
Lamar Odom

As reported earlier, irrespective of the problems Odom is going through, he might have one big one waiting for him.

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Guinea Commences Move Towards Being Declared Ebola Free With The Release Of The Last Known Patient

Ebola
Ebola

Following Liberia and Sierra Leone, Africa’s last Ebola hub could be eradicated soon as Guinea commences the countdown to being declared Ebola free.

The last known Ebola patient in the country, a baby boy, has been treated and discharged, and tests on him have proven negative.

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Belgium Vs Spain Friendly Match Cancelled Due To Fears Of Another Terror Attack

Paris Attack
Paris Attack

The French terror attacks that shocked the world last Friday is still all too fresh in the minds of everyone, and thus nobody is in any mood to witness a repeat of the incident.

Islamic State terrorists hit a concert hall in Paris, as well as a few other venues. They killed over 120, injured many more, and plunged the world into shock over the barbarity of their actions.

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Treat Comedy As Any Other Business—I Go Dye

Comedian-I Go Dye
Comedian-I Go Dye

Popular Nigerian comedian, Francis Agoda aka I Go Dye, has entreated his fellow comedians to embrace the work as any other business.

According to him, comedy is a serious business that one shouldn’t look down on him/herself for partaking in- adding that comedians should remain focused and give out their best to their fans.

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Yvonne Nelson Hits At Martin Amidu: Says We Should Support Anas Rather Than Try To Pull Him Down

Anas Aremeyaw Anas
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Anas Aremeyaw Anas, private investigator extraordinaire; has been taking some strong body shots in recent times by a comrade in the business, Martin Amidu.

And somewhat surprisingly, Yvonne Nelson has decided to wade into the battle involving these two behemoths.

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Blake Shelton Opens Up On How He Rescued A Group: I Didn’t Save Their Lives

Blake Shelton Rescues A Group Of Young Men
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Real men do not brag about the good things they do for others.

American country singer, Blake Shelton doesn’t want to throw his fist in the air after rescuing a group of young men from a mudslide on Friday.

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I’m Not Afraid To Show Who I’m Dating—Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner and Tyga
Kylie Jenner and Tyga

Keeping up with the Kardashians Star, Kylie Jenner says she is not afraid to make public who she is dating.

The youngest of the Kardashian/Jenner klan posted on her app and website on Monday that; it’s difficult to date in the spotlight—but that won’t intimidate her.

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