Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says the writer’s block she experienced after becoming pregnant with her first child was “terrifying”. “It’s a really frightening place to be, because writing is the thing that gives me meaning,” the acclaimed Nigerian author, 47, tells the BBC’s Emma Barnett. “I’m not sure that it was just entirely physiological but something…
Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has been honoured through her father, Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, and the management of the Kristo Asafo Mission as the leader of the Kantanka family. The occasion took place over the weekend. Expressing her gratitude, Adwoa Safo described the honour as a responsibility she does not…
The Academy Awards have taken place in Los Angeles, with Anora scooping the most honours, while Conclave, The Brutalist, Wicked and Emilia Pérez also took prizes. Here is the full list of winners. Best picture WINNER: AnoraThe BrutalistA Complete UnknownConclaveDune: Part TwoEmilia PérezI’m Still HereNickel BoysThe SubstanceWicked Best actress WINNER: Mikey Madison – AnoraCynthia Erivo…
R&B legend Angie Stone, known for her hit Wish I Didn’t Miss You, has died at the age of 63. Stone was killed in a car crash in Montgomery, Alabama, a representative for the singer confirmed to Variety. She had reportedly been on her way home from a show and was the only person who…
The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, which is now in its 10th year. Journalists from across Africa are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and promote fresh talent from the continent. The winner will spend three months at the BBC…
Renowned media personality and tourism advocate Abeiku Santana has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). Known in private life as Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, he has consistently championed Ghana’s tourism industry, using his media influence to spotlight the country’s rich cultural heritage, festivals, and hospitality sector. His extensive…
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed media personality and CEO of Nineteen 57, Kofi Okyere Darko, popularly known as KOD, as the Presidential Adviser on Diaspora Affairs. Read full statement below: Accra, Ghana – His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, has appointed renowned media personality, fashion entrepreneur, and cultural ambassador…
More than 250,000 Canadian residents have signed a parliamentary petition asking Canada to revoke Elon Musk’s citizenship and passport. Musk’s relationship with US President Donald Trump, who plans to levy a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports next month and proposed annexing the country as the 51st state, is “against the national interest of Canada,”…
The FDI World Dental Federation has announced Dr. Louisa Ansong-Satekla, Ghana’s celebrated dental surgeon and public health advocate, as its Global Ambassador for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, ahead of the 2025 World Oral Health Day (WOHD) campaign. The 2025 campaign, rallying under the slogan “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind”, aims to spotlight…
The “Ene Wo” hitmaker, Israel Ofori has hit the ground running with the release of a new single song titled “ My Everything”. The song which is his new single for the year was inspired by the words in Psalm 42 vs 1 “ As the deer pants after water brooks, so pants my soul…
