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…
Award-winning Ghanaian journalist Godwin Asediba has announced his move to BBC News Focus on Africa, marking a new chapter in his career shortly after departing Media General, where he spent the last three years. Asediba shared the news of his BBC appointment on social media, expressing excitement about the opportunity to contribute to African storytelling…
Venus Williams is married to Andrea Preti. According to Vogue, Venus and Preti have officially tied the knot, celebrating their love with two separate wedding ceremonies in Italy and Florida. The couple’s first wedding took place on Sept. 18 in Ischia, Italy, with Venus telling the publication that, “We had this dream to do our…
President John Dramani Mahama has been installed as Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, during a colourful traditional ceremony in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The conferment recognises President Mahama’s contributions to African unity, cultural diplomacy, and engagement with traditional leadership…
Ghanaian journalist Ernest Dela Aglanu has won the topmost award at the inaugural Global South Video News Awards, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Dela Aglanu’s impactful visual storytelling earned him the prestigious Vital Footage Award, making him the sole African winner at the ceremony. The award was presented on Tuesday, December 9, during…
The 6th Africa Media Ad Sales Innovation Summit (AfriMass 2025) concluded in Accra last week, issuing a firm challenge to Africa’s content creators and media entrepreneurs: innovate or risk obsolescence. Held at the Accra International Conference Center during the Ghana Digital Innovation Week, the summit—themed “Innovation and Sustainability: Unlocking Opportunities in Media Startup and Digital…
The Entrepreneurship with Bola Ray (EwithBR) program, a cornerstone of Ghana’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, has faced an unexpected twist in its third cohort. Out of the 15 participants for the entrepreneurship training, two were disqualified based on consistenly flouting the business process. The thirteen qualified mentees whom were presented with certificates of participation were Shadrack…
Fastest-rising Ghanaian blogger, Emmanuel Donkor, the brain behind Donkorsblog.com, has been honoured as the National Blogger of the Year at the prestigious Ghana Change Makers Awards, held on 29th November 2025 at the CLOGSAG Headquarters in Accra. Donkor’s journey is a testament to persistence. In 2022, he clinched the National Best Student Blogger of the…
Ghana’s fashion scene is set to shine with the much-anticipated “Rhythms on the Runway: Blackstar Edition” taking place on 6th December at the historic Christiansborg Castle in Osu. Promising a night of fashion, class, and music, the event will showcase the creativity and elegance of some of the world’s leading fashion icons. Attendees can look…
