In traditional circles, the present-day Akim Achiase town located in the Eastern Region of Ghana was known as Takwa Akyease. The first settlement was at a place where a lot of “Akye” trees abound hence “Akye ase” (under the Akye tree). Many animals eat the fruit of the “Akye” tree …

Celebrated Ghanaian musician Ex Doe believes the new trend of rappers transitioning to singing is affecting the growth of Ghanaian rap music. According to Ex Doe, Ghana had a reputation for generating outstanding rappers on the African continent, but the current trend had made rap less appealing to aspiring artistes. …

Gospel artist Benedicta Kumi has released her latest single, “More of You,” an Amapiano-inspired gospel track that marks her second release of 2024. The song became available on streaming platforms on July 20, with a vibrant music video following on July 27. Produced by Mixman Studios and mastered by Willis …

Manchester United wide-man Amad Diallo was the star of the show as Erik ten Hag’s side recorded a 3-2 pre-season victory over Real Betis in the Snapdragon Stadium for their first win of their US tour. Diallo scored himself after winning Marcus Rashford’s penalty, and Casemiro’s first-time effort gave United …

An Associate Professor at the University of Ghana Law School, Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has criticised the Attorney General’s reaction to the Court of Appeal’s decision on Tuesday that quashed the ambulance procurement trial. He expressed that Godfred Yeboah Dame’s response was inappropriate and fueled the perception of a personal vendetta …

France defender Raphael Varane has joined newly-promoted Serie A side Como. The 31-year-old was a free agent after his contract at Manchester United ended in the summer. He has signed a two-year deal with the Italian club. The 2018 World Cup winner won three La Liga titles and four Champions …

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz’s highly anticipated Olympic pairing started with a first-round win over Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez in the men’s doubles. The Spanish duo beat the Argentine sixth seeds 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 in front of a packed Court Phillipe Chatrier in Paris. Nadal was Alcaraz’s childhood hero …

Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore is out of the Paris 2024 Olympics after being provisionally suspended for a failed drugs test. The 22-year-old, who won gold at the African Games in Accra earlier this year and a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, tested positive for furosemide, a …

Ghanaian hiplife artiste and University of Ghana SRC Presidential aspirant, Maradona Yeboah Adjei, popularly known as Guru NKZ, wowed his course mates with a stunning live performance. During a break in their last lecture, Guru took center stage, transforming the classroom into an impromptu concert hall. Guru got his mates …

Ghanaian social media influencer and actress, Efia Odo, has publicly expressed regret over her past feud with fellow celebrity Sista Afia, stating that her actions were not representative of the woman she aspires to be. In a recent TV discussion, Efia Odo admitted that she didn’t have any personal issues …