AfroTalks has officially announced that renowned Pan-African scholar and global thought leader Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba will be speaking at AfroTalks Kigali, one of the continent’s emerging platforms for bold dialogue, innovation, and systems thinking. The announcement has generated significant excitement among delegates, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and young African leaders who are expected to converge in…
Covenant House Chapel Obuasi recently marked a major milestone – 30 years of spreading the gospel and serving the Lord. The celebration, held on March 10th, 2026, brought together members from all branches across the country and prominent men of God in Ghana. In his sermon, Senior Minister Bishop George Kingsley Amoako recounted the church’s…
On Tuesday, March 10, Forbes released its updated The Richest People in the World list, and the legendary music producer made the cut for the first time, with a net worth of $1 billion, which has mostly been obtained from music and his headphone empire. Dre now ranks as the 3,332 richest person on the…
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Presidency has officially sworn in a group of distinguished members of the African diaspora as Ghanaian citizens in a ceremony held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The event, which marked a significant step in strengthening Ghana’s ties with people of African descent across the world, was attended…
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has announced that every Wednesday will now be dedicated to wearing Fugu, also known as Batakari or the traditional smock, as part of efforts to promote Ghana’s cultural heritage and strengthen the creative economy. In an official statement dated February 10, 2026, and signed by the Minister,…
Vice President H.E. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has been ranked among the 2025 100 Most Influential African Women by Avance Media. The annual ranking recognises African women whose leadership, influence, and accomplishments continue to shape decision-making at the highest levels locally and internationally. Other Ghanaians on the list include: H.E. Amma Twum-Amoah, Major General Anita Asmah,…
It was hard to miss 33-year-old model and writer Abena Christine Jon’el’s appearance at a recent major fashion show in Ghana. Walking the runway with her prosthetic leg wrapped in a colourful African print her appearance made a big impact. The Ghanaian-American was hoping to make a statement about the visibility of people with disabilities,…
In the bustling streets of Accra, Ghana’s capital, commuters face daily battles with unreliable public transport, marked by long queues, inflated fares, and accusations of artificial shortages. Miles away in Prague, the capital of Czechia, and the experience is starkly different: a seamless, integrated network where a single ticket unlocks buses, trams, metros, ferries, and…
Leading African PR and rating firm, Avance Media, has announced the inaugural edition of the Top 100 Ghanaians Powerlist 2025, an annual publication recognising Ghanaians whose influence, leadership, and authority have significantly shaped Ghana’s political, economic, social and cultural landscape over the past year. Presented across 10 carefully defined categories, the list cuts across all…
One of Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s toddler twins has died, her family has confirmed. An official family statement said that 21-month-old boy Nkanu Nnamdi, who the novelist had with her husband Dr Ivara Esege, died on Wednesday after a brief illness. Issued on behalf of the family by Omawumi Ogbe, the statement said they…
