The one-week ceremony for the late Mrs Juliana Asantewaa Owusu-Amoah was held at the Tesano Baptist Church in Accra on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

The Multimedia Group delegation was led by the Group General Manager of Sales and Customer Service, David Max-Fugar.

Also present were members of the GRA Board, staff, family, and friends.

As it is with Akan custom, the family announced the date of the final funeral rites as July 8, 2023, at Larteh Akuapem.

Below are some photos from the One-Week observation:

_{Commissioner-General, Rev. Dr Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah}

_{Multimedia Group’s General Manager for Sales and Customer Service, David Max-Fugar in handshake with Rev Dr Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah}

_{The GRA band}

_{members the GRA Board}

Some male and female presenters of the channel joined the celebration in their traditional outfits to showcase Ghana’s rich culture to the admiration of viewers at home.

They include: Akumaa Mama Zimbi, Afia Amankwa Tamakloe, Anokyewaaba Adwoa Serwaa, Cythia Tima Yeboah (Tima Kumkum), Mavis Amanor (Fire Lady) and Abena Pokuaa Ahwenee.

The rest are: Enoch Worlanyo Wallas, Kobby Stonne and Akwasi Nsiah.

Most of them wore kente, a rooted Ghanaian textile, made of handwoven cloth, strips of silk and cotton. Historically the fabric symbolises by royalty among the Akan.

Others also wore beautiful traditional fabrics and ornaments to represent their regions.

The celebrations were under the theme ‘Adom Ghana Month Durbar’.

Check out some of the photos of the event held at the forecourt of Multimedia Group at Kokomlemle below:

Some traditional leaders of the Dangme community of the Greater Accra Region were present at the ceremony.

Also in attendance were some traditional dancers who were adorned in red and black traditional cloths with accessories.

Although the new law takes effect from November 2023, the commission said it is important that importers start bringing in products that meet the required standards established by it, so as to avoid being in breach of the rule. Doing this, the commission explains, will prevent a situation where retailers may be left with stocks that do not meet the requirements of the law.

The Energy Efficiency Standards and Regulation is part of efforts to prevent the country from becoming a dumping ground for some substandard electrical appliances, reduce electricity demand and cost, protect the environment and safeguard the health of citizens from air pollution caused by increased power generation. It is also to protect consumers from purchasing unsuitable appliances as well as paying unnecessarily high electricity bills.

Director of Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Climate Change (REEECC) at the Energy Commission, Kofi A. Agyarko, admonished stakeholders to start using the new criteria to import to help sanitise the system, explaining that this will ensure that they do not have leftover products when the law eventually comes into effect later this year.

“The transition period ends at the start of November, so enforcement will kick in from November 2, 2023. But between now and then, we do not want them [importers] to place an order for appliances using the previous standards as the criteria, so that between now and then they will be able to dispose of what they have as we step into a new regime,” he said.

Mr. Agyarko said this during an engagement with stakeholders on the newly passed Energy Efficiency Standards and Regulations on used electrical appliances in Accra.

Responding to concerns raised earlier by some agitating retailers, he said: “It is not a matter of taking food off the table of people, but let us look at the large community, assessing the impact continuous indulgence will cause. Investors have a role to play to save the environment and the economy,” he said.

He highlighted that the decision will not only protect customers in general, but also importantly, the businesses because they would not have to invest in obsolete and substandard equipment which could have adverse impacts.

Sustainable development

He entreated the populace to consider the wider picture so that everyone can come to an understanding to assure sustainability.

“No investor will want to invest in an economy where used products outnumber new products. Even in terms of import and selling, no investor would want to do that; and that is not a sustainable way of developing the economy. Sustainably developing the economy requires improving social well-being. But will you describe what you see at Agbogbloshie as sustainable development?” he quizzed.

He added that the commission will continue to adopt alternative measures, such as town hall meetings, to intensify education to drive the fruition of the initiative.

“We may have to reconsider some of the strategies to become effective while ensuring that the exact consumer we seek to protect comes to terms with what we want to achieve,” he added.

Senior Officer, Energy Efficiency Regulation at the Commission, Kwasi Tamakloe, added that: “Going forward, a person who manufactures, imports, offers for sale, sells, stores, supplies, distributes, donates, or disposes of an appliance for use in the country shall ensure that each model of the appliance is registered with the commission and meets the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS), labelling, and information requirements”.

The event was held at Adjringanor astro turf on Saturday which saw other dignitaries in attendance.

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Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif, Ghana Football Association boss Kurt Okraku, former Black Stars players, former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah and other personalities also attended the observation.

Below are the pictures:

Atsu was a casualty of the earthquake that struck in Turkey.

Mr Awudu, on behalf of the delegation, expressed a heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family and the nation for the loss.

He said Atsu paid his dues to the country.

The delegation was part of scores of mourners who joined the family last Saturday for the one-week celebration at the Adjiriganor Astro Turf in Accra.

The deceased football star made his life count by living a purpose-filled life through the sacrifices he made for the national team and his impactful charitable works.

Family, friends, and sympathisers gathered in Accra for the one-week observation of the death of the Ghanaian footballer.

The Ghanaian winger had scored his first goal for Hatayaspor just hours before the natural disaster struck.

During his career, Atsu played 65 matches for Ghana, scoring nine goals.

Two of his most famous goals came in the 2014 World Cup qualifier against Egypt and in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals clash against Guinea, where he scored an absolutely breathtaking goal.

Below are some photos:

The commemoration of the former Black Stars winger took place at the Adjiringanor Astro Turf on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Check out some photos from the event below:

A statement issued by Imo police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, said that the deployment of the three CPs was to ensure that the elections are successful.

Each of the three CPs would be in charge of the elections in the three senatorial districts in the state, the statement explained.

The CPs deployed are Banji Ogunrinde in charge of Imo East Zone ( Owerri zone), Chris Aimionowane, Imo West Zone( Orlu zone) and Alex Wannang, Imo North ( Okigwe zone).

The statement read, “in compliance with the IGPs directives, three Commissioners of Police have been deployed to Imo State to provide water-tight security before, during and after the 2023 elections, the officers have resumed duty and are strategizing on the already existing security architecture in order to provide effective security before, during and after the elections in all nooks and crannies of state.

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“The CPs posted for the election duties in the State assured the good people of Imo State and all political actors of absolute neutrality and a level playing ground for them to exercise their civic responsibilities in the forthcoming presidential, national assembly as well as the state assembly elections respectively and has equally warned the agents of destabilization to have a rethink as officers and men are adequately equipped to deal decisively with any recalcitrant element.”

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“This deployment is to ensure that no stone is left unturned in providing a conducive atmosphere for the good people of Imo State to exercise their franchise and also to conduct the 2023 general elections devoid of Political thuggery and other menaces before, during and after the 2023 election.”

WEEK 10

The dominating groups are the Akans, Ewes and an Islamic community.

For the Akan community, Naa Ayele Serwaa Sarba has been inducted to serve as Nkosuohene, Sariki Nii Afotey Iddris was enstooled as the Islamic community head and Nii Odai Tetete I (Torgbui) leads the Ewe community.

According to traditional leaders of the Akonoku Divisional Council of the Nungua Traditional Area, the queen mother and chiefs are expected to join the traditional council as administrators on behalf of their people in all endeavours.

Samuel Nii Darko, who speaks on behalf of the divisional council, says he’s rest assured this induction will go a long way to help develop the state of these tribes living in the divisional area.

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He is also optimistic this will contribute to the growth and development for the divisional and traditional area.

At the event on Saturday, Chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, Member of Parliament for the Tema West Constituency, Carlos Ahenkorah, among other dignitaries and clergy men graced the occasion.

Other traditional dignitaries were Nana Afia Akwaa, Mamaa Alorvi II, Torgbe Korsi Agba, A P S. A. Kodom, Togbui Aglasu Henyo, Evang. Desmond Seledzi, Mamaa Ameyisa Gbemu, Mamaa Dede and Torgbe Korsinyi Agyeman Kakaklol.

The queen mother and chiefs after their induction pledged to work as expected of them to serve the interest of the people they lead and the divisional council they live in.

They have pledged to maintain peace and order among these groups to achieve a collective goal for the area.

The five finalists took to the runway to display out-of-the-world outfits that cemented their talents in the fashion world.

Fashion designer, Kbaw was adjudged the winner for the Season 2 of the most-watched fashion designing show in the country.

Check out photos from the event below:

Organized by ‘Bonofie’, a Ghanaian registered non-governmental organisation, which is projecting the economic prospects of the Bono regions and also promoting young talents in entertainment, arts and culture, the event will be a mega one this year.

Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang-Badu II, the Paramount Chief of Dormaa Traditional Area and President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs chaired the launching ceremony – where those who spoke at the event included: Pimapim Yaw Kagbrese V and Oseadeeyo Akumfi Ameyaw IV, the Paramount Chiefs of Yeji and Techiman Traditional Areas respectively.

Madam Justina Owusu-Banahene and Mr Kwasi Adu-Gyan, the Regional Ministers for Bono and Bono East also addressed the Bono people at the launch.

Nana Asante Krobea Kaakyire, the Public Relations Officer of ‘Bonofie’ also said the event would be the first of its kind, saying it would be celebrated annually to identify and mobilize human and financial resources to contribute towards the rounded development of the Bono regions.

He said nation building should not be a burden that rests only on government shoulders, but a shared responsibility, therefore, the festival would bring together stakeholders of diverse backgrounds to give ideas and inputs to accelerate development of the two regions.

Giving a lineup of activities that will take place in the week of the festival week, it included a street carnival, market day, traditional rites and history day, health screening.

Others are theatre, beauty pageants, music festivals among other traditional rites that will cement the one-week event.

The festival is scheduled to come off on June 25, 2022 to July 3, 2022 in Sunyani.

Meanwhile, Julius Yaw Quansah, a member of the organizing team told the Ghana News Agency in an interview in Sunyani that the event partners are the Centre for National Culture, the House of Chiefs and the Regional Coordinating Councils of the two regions, Bowia Dance Ensembles, Kings Agency, Krado Arts Emporium and Fayaweks.

Mr. Quansah explained the festival aims at highlighting the socio-economic prospects and opportunities in the Bono and Bono East regions to attract investors.

Mr. Gary Cooper Fia-Kojo Ayivi, a Community Developer and a Consultant to the festival, added that bringing citizens together to help in developmental project in their region was in the right direction.

“We are in a situation, where the government cannot provide all the social amenities to its citizens, so the responsibility now is on the chiefs and their people to lead that agenda. Hence, it is a time for us to revive our community spirit towards such projects,”he said.

Through ‘Meko Bono’ and Festival, the indigenes of the Bono and Ahafo Regions, both home and abroad, will come together to mark the historic event.

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The traditional clinic in March 2022 received the honorary for the ‘best bone treatment centre of the year award’.

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Speaking to Adom News after the event, Mr Bokpin said traditional clinic is the best when dealing with all bone related issues and other kinds of diseases.

According to him, the clinic, which is noted for taking great care of its patients, adopts intensive diagnosis to identify effective medical solutions to cure diseases.

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Meanwhile, Mr Bokpin noted that Ghanaians needed to appreciate and begin to take into consideration the importance of herbal medicine as it will benefit the country in the near future.

“What I want to say is that Ghanaians should pay particular attention to herbal medicine because there will come a time where the only option or last resort in the country will be a herbal medicine,” he stated.

Thus parents, teachers and students are integrated in one app to render super-easy educational conditions for parents to be involved with their children’s school life.

With SmartSapp, there is no need to for these parties (parents, teachers and students) to be communicating through emails, WhatsApp, text messages or other school applications etc. – SmartSapp fuses all engagements with parents into a single channel, cutting out lost messages and saving time.

The app apart from its efficiency, also provides safety and security at your fingertips.

Some of the services the app provides includes:
Pickup Persons Management; Quick Drop-off/Pickup; Progressive Academic Reports; Minimize Infection Risk; Zero Traffic on premises; Cashless Fees Collection; Automatic Fee Payments; Reconciliation; Instant Electronic Receipt and Automatic Drop-Off Denial.

It further includes Effective Parent –Teacher; Collaboration platform; Cashless School Bus System; Students Allergy Management; Cashless Canteen System and Seamless Communication among other services that engage these parties for productivity.

One core ability of the SmartSapp app is to alert every parent instantly when their child is dropped off or picked up from your school either by their spouse or someone else doing that on their behalf.

For parents whose children check-in/check-out of school by themselves, it keeps them up to date when their children check in or check out of school. This reassures parents on the security of their children in your school.

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Moreover, SmartSapp provides a secured and safe payment platform that accepts all forms of payment (Visa, MasterCard, any mobile money network etc.) directly to your school bank or mobile money accounts.

With SmartSapp parents can pay directly from their bank account or mobile money account and cut through the cheese of excuses for late payment of fees.

Schools can send instant electronic receipts with every payment to parents. Parents, meanwhile, can easily keep track of all payments and never have to deal with paper receipts.

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Thus they take away the extra work and stress of calling parents to follow up with unpaid fees; rather automate your fee payment follow up process with scheduled instant unpaid balance reminders to parents.

In a nutshell, SmartSapp digitalizes schools to make it easy for parents to be involved with their children’s educational journey such as providing real time assessment in their class and homework on the app.

You don’t have to wait till the end of term/Semester to know how your child is doing in school.

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Receive daily progressive assessment reports from your child’s teacher/school. Start taking steps instantly to help your child in areas that he/she may be falling behind.

Parents also have the chance to simply send an absence or lateness request via SmartSapp to keep both class teacher and school aware of their child’s situation and let them know whether to expect or not to expect them.

Aspiring Regional Youth Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Godwin Nayaw Bamiah Yombu, has reiterated the need for Ghanaians to rally behind the government’s decision to implement a 1.75% levy on all electronic transactions.

He said through the levy, the government will be able to mobilise revenue to improve the country’s road infrastructure while providing job opportunities for the teeming number of unemployed youth in the country.

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He also added that the levy will help in reducing the country’s reliance on debt.

“The E-levy will provide the government with revenue to build more roads, provide more jobs and opportunities for the youth and reduce our dependence on debt,” he told Accra-based Kingdom FM.

He touched on efforts by the government to sensitise Ghanaians on the relevance of the levy and why it must be passed. In this regard, the government is also holding town hall meetings to engage citizens on the E-levy Bill and solicit the citizenry’s support.

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However, the Minority in Parliament has affirmed its readiness to kick against the Bill, despite the arguments from the government.

According to the Minority, the government has failed to manage the revenue accrued from previous taxes, and thus, the e-levy will not address the country’s revenue challenges.

The Minority has also argued that if passed the Bill will make life difficult for many more Ghanaians and collapse small-scale businesses.

This last year, the Christmas tree got sponsored by Twelhum Industrial company limited, producers of Vema mineral water company as part of their commitment to reducing plastic waste in Ghana.

However, the company has introduced the new eco-Fendley plastic bottle and has partnered MCKINGTORCH Africa to produce 7 waste bottles Christmas trees with the largest one being a 20 tooter tree with a base of 7 feet and with 1300 plastic waste bottles.

This was named ‘The Verna Christmas Tree’.

The Verna Christmas trees were handwoven by over 50 volunteers each time with over 10 hours spent weaving, decorating and lighting the trees.

Excitingly, the Verna Christmas tree sponsored by Twelhum Industrial company Ltd has found its way into some amazing spaces this year as it is featuring for the first time at the Light Up Accra’ Christmas Lighting done by Jandel in partnership with selected banks and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly.

The fabrication of the trees itself has been done around a road show with sessions held at Academic City University, Aburi Girls Senior High School, Achimota School, Vim’s Dance Factory and another at Ada. The road show has allowed over 200 volunteers to participate in the sessions. The plastic waste bottles have been recovered from homes and offices over the year through a plastic waste recovery program that MCKINGTORCH Africa runs.

This project is a powerful advocacy tool as it influences the behaviour of people on responsible handling of plastic waste while making non-contaminated plastic waste available to recycling facilities and allowing women who pick waste to make decent cash on picking of plastic waste.

The project has been documented by the BBC and Joy News

Mr Kwashie was the General Manager of the Joy Brands.

The one-hour service commenced at 8:00 am and was held at the company’s car park at Kokomlemle in Accra.

Family, colleagues, friends as well as sympathizers came to pay glowing tributes to the late Elvis Kwashie.

The service was live on all of the MGL’s radio, television and online platforms.

Below are some photos from the event:

There are still numerous people out there who are wondering same thing. So for the purpose of enlightenment, we are going to have a look at the reasons why people normally close their eyes before kissing.

Just sit tight and enjoy this piece while learning something new.

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What are reasons why people close their eyes before kissing?

1. The reason is simple and not often due to any emotional connection as many believe. According to BBC Science Focus, most people close their eyes because it’s literally impossible to focus on anything as close as a face at kissing distance as such, they close their eyes to prevent the distracting blur or the strain of trying to focus.

2. Secondly, kissing can also bring a feeling of vulnerability and self-consciousness and as such, the only way of making yourself feel more relaxed is by closing your eyes. It’s just like the habit of turning off the light before sex. There is really nothing emotional about it.

But, every now and then, circumstances arise that allow you to grow and connect with such a man.

Before you fall for a married man, consider the following three drawbacks.

1. There will be a lack of trust in the connection

You should never date a married man because you would be cheating on his wife. What do you think he’ll do if another attractive lady comes along and he betrays his wife’s trust?

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• You won’t be able to force him to meet your family or friends

An affair with a married man is essentially a private relationship that you must protect with your life. In the instance of a married woman having an affair with a married man, the aspect of secrecy is multiplied.

You cannot celebrate your relationship with your family or friends, even if he is the love of your life.

• He won’t commit to a long-term relationship with you

A man who is in an unpleasant or unsatisfied marriage may get swept away by your wonderfulness. “I’ve never felt this way before, and I can imagine myself spending the rest of my life with you,” he might even say.

This may appear to be a promise to work together in the future. It isn’t. Don’t mix up his affection for the way you make him feel with his love for you and his commitment to you.

According to him, he has worked under experienced officeholders within the NPP, and that he has gained the required skills to lead the youth in the Oti Region.

Mr Yombu also disclosed that he has over the years been committed and dedicated to activities of the party and the office he holds respectively.

He added that his good human relations skills, humility, and activeness in youth activities make him the ideal candidate to lead the Oti Region in the next NPP constituency elections.

“I have worked assiduously over the years as a committed and dedicated Member of the New Patriotic Party by persistently and consistently contributing my quota to the positive preservation of the political fortunes or image of the New Patriotic Party,” Mr Yombu said in an interview.

According to him, the NPP needs to encourage floating voters as it attempts to win the 2024 general elections.

“We need someone who can bring about extra votes to the party; someone who is committed to work hard for the propagation of the NPP’s vision and ideas,” he noted. The Youth Organizer aspirant was hopeful of rallying the youth for the task ahead.

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The brand ambassador by name Charles Sogli, who happens to be the ‘tallest man’ in Ghana, took to the runway to model with other renowned celebrities during the recently held Ryhtmz on the Runway.

Charles was styled in a beautiful well designed McBerry outfit made by fashion legend K.O.D of 1957 fame.

In an interview, Charles revealed how excited he was for Twellium Industrial Company Limited to have discovered him and also change his life.

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He further revealed how bad his standard of living was until Twellium Industrial Company Limited signed him.

When asked what his standard of living is like now, Charles reiterated that Twellium Industrial company limited producers of McBerry biscuit has rented well-furnished two bedroom apartment and also appointed a private teacher who takes him through basic English language courses to enable him communicate well since he has been out of school as a result of his physical disability.

In addition, the company has also engaged a physical educational trainer who trains him in various sporting disciplines.

He ceased the opportunity to thank the company and also encouraged Ghanaians to patronise Twellium products which are proudly made in Ghana and the only company which produces premium brands at affordable prices.

President of Rotary Club of Accra and Spintex, Jonas Ayiquey Addo explained the competition was limited to girls and 30 participated .

Seven students from “Form 3”, 14 students from “form 2 and nine students from “form 1” competed.

Out of the 30 girls who participated and were awarded, the best three had prizes to encourage them continue to aspire to improve society.

Mr. Ayiquey Addo said the competition came about as a declamation made by Rotary International president directing all clubs to make girl empowerment their number one priority for 2021 and 2022.

As a result of this, partners in the United States, “Girls Tower High” came up with the competition and it’s scheme as Rotary Accra and Spintex organized it.

The essay was supervised by the teachers in the school and marked by Rotary facilitators.

Process of competition was based on a well-defined criteria and was shared with the school authorities.

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The school used a diversified method of selection.

The top 10 students were then selected for a virtual interview with the sponsors in the United States.

Out of the top 10 finalists, three students emerged as the best.

At the end of the first part of the competition, five students from “Form 3” , Four students from “Form 2” and a student from “Form 1” qualified to be in the top 10.

Every student who participated walked away with a school bag, mathematical set, 10 note books, 10 pens , three story books, and a certificate of participation.

Additional prizes for the first runner up consisted of a 14-inch lap top which comes with a bag and a wireless but with available data.

Second runner up took home HP Samsung tablet and a cash prize.

Other participants received a hundred cedis each.

Meanwhile, Municipal Chief Executive for Tema West, Anne Naa Adukwei Addo, who graced the occasion, asked the girls to count themselves lucky.

She encouraged the girls to continue working harder and dream big to get to their goal in life, adding that this kind of competition should be extended to more schools in Tema West to develop the confidence level of students in the municipality.

This gesture is to cater for the various needs of its many customers with Home and kitchen appliances during the forthcoming Black Friday and the festive season.

The company’s Sales Head, Bighnesh Padhee, disclosed that attractive deals are on offer for multiple Binatone products nationwide. 

He further stated that the gesture is because it had always strived to identify trends and answer consumer needs with unique, affordable, and well-designed products.  

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He also highlighted some of the innovative products that were recently launched with affordable prices.

Binatone has always listened to customers by giving value-added qualitative services to distinguish their products and services from other brands. 

He explained that apart from innovation, outstanding design, and unbeatable value for money, Binatone has continued to offer two years warranty to all its customers on every product purchased. 

“Binatone products are available at all leading shopping destinations nationwide,” he added.

Binatone, founded in the UK in 1958, is consistently delighting customers with high-quality, innovative products at affordable prices.

The centre, situated at East Legon in Accra, will help research and seek solution to sciatic problems.

In a colourful ceremony to outdoor the facility, chiefs and other dignitaries, who graced the occasion, called for support and patronage of the first-ever sciatic centre in the country.

Some also shared several testimonies from their experiences with the 21st Clinic.

Chief Executive Officer of the 21st Clinic, Dr Blessed Foster, speaking at the event, said the facility is focused on fighting sciatic problems facing the country and Africa as a whole.

At the ceremony, staff, who are contributing in diverse ways to health delivery in their facilities across the country, were deservedly awarded.

1. Too tight underwear

In addition to looking bad, tight underwear can prove irritating to the skin and vagina, especially after menopause, since after this period, the vaginal walls tend to get thinner.

2. The shape

If you wear very tight and ‘climbed’ underwear, this can cause problems with blood circulation. Furthermore, this problem can cause numbness in limbs.

Synthetic fabrics and silk: Experts say you can choose whatever material you want, as long as the crotch is covered with cotton.

As long as the vaginal area is protected by cotton, there’s no problem choosing the underwear you want. However, if you have sensitive skin, choose to leave synthetic fabrics aside and use silk only on special occasions, says experts. 

Furthermore, these two tissues are the ones that least allow the body to ‘breathe’, which encourages the growth of bacteria.

4. Flossing

If you usually have infections and irritations in the vagina, don’t wear underwear. They’re an excellent means of transport for bacteria – front to back and back again. But if you’ve never had problems and are comfortable with them, keep using them.

5. Wearing underwear at night

It’s a matter of taste, but the truth is that if you don’t wear underwear at night, your body can ‘breathe’ better.

6. Walking ‘nothing’ during the day

The beginning of the night does not apply to the day – if the pants are too close to the vaginal area, it can cause irritation. If you’re wearing skirts or dresses, there’s nothing that absorbs vaginal moisture, this imbalance can lead to skin irritation. Hence it is advisable to wear underwear when going out in th day time.

7. Sweaty Underwear

Experts advise people who tend to sweat a lot to change their underwear at least twice a day. The warm, humid environment is perfect for bacteria to grow.

8. Using any detergent

The main cause of irritation in the vaginal area is laundry detergent. The tissues that your panties come into contact with are much more sensitive than your elbow’s. So pay attention to the detergent 

It is the duty and obligation of every woman to take proper care of her daughter by providing all the necessary things she needs.

Once a girl reaches the age of 13 she will be requested to make her hair to look like other girls.

Below are the pictures teenagers love to plait:

They can get access to you when they sense negative energy around you or when they recognise any bad thing inside of you that is not of God.

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Demons don’t just move into your body unless they sense a vacuum. As spiritual beings which they are, they can fill and take any form and shape. A free moving demon can sense things that are not associated with God.

They go after anything that is unclean and it can be in form of acts, behaviour or thoughts.

Having said all that, you should also know that, there are ways demons get access into the human body, just to own and rule over it.

They don’t have a soul and possessing the human body gives them that soul they long desire but they use it for their selfish desires and aims.

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However, here below are three ways demons target the human spirit:

Empty Vessels

What I mean by an empty vessel here simply means having no spiritual authority or power in you. Most demons seek for such empty vessels to inhabit and take control of. This is why it is important to be charged up with the word of God inside of you daily. This is the food of the spirit and you should feed it on a daily. This way the devil cannot get access into your body.

Behaviours

Demons are clever evil spirit beings. They are good observers of human nature and if they sense that the human body behaviour is not worthy of Gods presence they act on that to occupy the body. This is one major way they get access to the human body.

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Any behaviour that goes against the rules and laws of God is a potential vessel for demons to inhabit. In other words, when you have bad behaviours, bad negative energy, doubts, and even having grudges against someone, it can invite demonic spirits into your body.

Unclean Spirits

This is usually the fastest way. Your spirit becomes unclean if you break the commandment of God. For example, fornication, alcoholism, prostitution, adultery and so on. All this brings about unclean spirit and they give direct access to demons to get into your body. The Bible said, your body is the temple of God and it should be kept sacred for that reason.

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According to her, there are so many homeless people who move about without any source of income or idea of where their next meal is going to come from hence, she took the opportunity to support some of them.

The kind gesture took part in some parts of Accra such as Darkuman, Chief Imam’s residence in Fadama and other popular environs.

This is something that I usually do because I know what it means to have nothing. I urge people to help others who are in need and it will go a long way to bless them in life, she told the media.

She further urged Ghanaians especially couples to plan well before they have children because most of the kids on the street were homeless due to poverty.

Jemmy Sarkodie aka Roji also pleaded with the public especially those in the diaspora who are willing to support her initiative to reach her via her social media platforms.

The suspect (name withheld) was put behind bars while she was still donning her uniform for challenging some police officers who stormed her home to effect an arrest.

It is said that she banged the police van amid the chaos, leading to an altercation between the family and police, for which she was subsequently arrested.

This, Mr Appiah has strong reservations on considering the instances of the arrest and the offence of the child.

Per his perspective, he remarked that a juvenile trial would have been the most appropriate approach to the matter.

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In an interview with Gershon Mortey, the Akatsi Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Gelefo, explained that his personnel had gone to the chief’s palace to arrest a man who had electricity power issues with his landlord.

He added that the police, after meeting the man’s absence, opted to invite his wife over to the police station, and that was the beginning of the series of trouble.

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Not only did the suspect and her family interfere with the process, they are said to have demanded to march the police men before the chief, a move the police officers declined.

Siseve Selasie, a family head who mediated in the arrest, explained that the police officers allegedly verbally abused him and assaulted the wife of the suspect they were to arrest with pepper spray.

He alleged that the police officers fired warning shots before arresting both the wife of the suspect and the 16-year-old for banging their car.

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Maybe you missed a deadline or came to a client meeting completely unprepared. Whatever it was, the most important thing is that you take action and address the situation sooner rather than later.

Here’s how to save your reputation and recover from a mistake at work:

1. Allow yourself to feel bad.

It’s completely normal to feel embarrassed, ashamed, disappointed, or worried that you might get fired.

Accept what happened and allow yourself to take in those emotions — but not for too long. Then, take a few deep breaths and tell yourself, it’s not the end of the world.

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2. Assess what happened

Pretend it was someone else that made the mistake and evaluate what happened with a calm, objective eye.

Maybe it wasn’t your fault at all, but you won’t know until you look at the situation from an unbiased perspective.

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3. Fix your mistake (if possible) and apologise

If there’s a way to fix your mistake, do it immediately. Then, let your boss know what happened and apologise. Depending on how big or small the mistake was, you can do it via email or in person.

Keep it short and get to the point: “Hi [X], I sent you the wrong sales report this morning. I’m so sorry about that. I just emailed you the correct one, but please let me know if there’s anything else I can do.”

If any of your colleagues were affected by the mistake, reach out and apologise to them as well. But be mindful of who you share the news with — not everyone in the office needs to know.

4. Have a private meeting with your boss.

 The McCarthy Hill Residents Association in August 2021, went to court to place the injunction on all construction activities by the Empire Cement factory with allegations that they will be affected by air pollution if the factory is allowed to be constructed.

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The court, presided over by Justice Joseph Adu Owusu Agyemang, threw out the  injunction application after the plaintiffs filed a notice of discontinuance when it became obvious that they have  no case in law against the construction of the factory.

The court went ahead to ask the residents association to pay an amount of Gh5,000 to the company for wasting the time of the court and the Directors of the company.

Lawyers for the company, after the ruling of the court, said due to the injunction application, the company had no option than to confine themselves to due process but were delighted by the ruling.

According to Empire, the Plaintiffs have done extreme damage to the company and they are seeking advice from their lawyer for the appropriate action to take against the Plaintiffs.

The McCarthy Hill Residents Association was represented by Lawyer  Anthony Forson (Jnr) whilst the company was represented by Paul U. Dery.

The court on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 ordered all operations in connection with the construction to halt until a determination is made.

An application to join the suit in support of Empire Cement before the determination of the court filed by a group from Tetegu, a community around the McCarthy Hill area was later withdrawn by them, due to what they described as certain anomalies in their application to join.

The McCarthy Hill Residents Association earlier this year raised red flag when they had a wind of the construction of the factory.

They alleged implication on the environment and the health of the people living in and around the catchment area was a concern to them if construction was permitted go on.

The Assembly Members within the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly (WGMA) also on the 13th October, 2021, held a press conference to kick against the closure of the Empire Cement Ghana Limited.

According to the assembly members, the factory which was about 85 percent complete fell under government’s flagship programme, “One District, One Factory (1D1F)” policy and do not understand why it was closed down by the Environmental protection Agency (EPA)

They  called on government to investigate the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which halted construction works at the cement factory, describing their treatment towards the company as unfair.

The factory is envisaged  to create about 13,000 direct and indirect jobs for the youth in the area when operationalised.

The Assembly member said operators of the Cement Factory had assured the Assembly and all stakeholders within the municipality that, it needed production technology and was committed to a Gh₵60,000 bond over a three-year period to be paid to the neighbouring company should it default in its operations.

These include the use of a cyclone technology and proper construction methodology to ensure an air and water-tight production environment. The company has also gone ahead to propose the establishment of an Environmental Fund where monies would be lodged, should they breach any environmental process.

Mr Oppong expressed the need to protect investors and not to sabotage “an investment that would help reduce the unemployment rate within the catchment area.”

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This initiative is to improve the hand-washing culture in the school in a bid to promote personal hygiene and to commemorate the Global Hand-washing Day.

Global Hand+washing Day is a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of hand hygiene and triggering lasting change from the policy to community-driven action.

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The Mallam Gbawe Cluster of schools was among 300 schools that participated in the Dettol School Hygiene Programme. The school was selected due to their impressive involvement in the programme.

Country Manager for Reckitt, Sachin Varma, told Adom News this will help prevent the pupils from being vulnerable from diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, and covid-19 among others.

Sachin Varma has been calling on the public sector to partner the private sector in this initiative to be extended to all schools.

He says 200 schools in Accra have had their share of the stand and they are planning to hit 300 schools this year for about 150, 000 students

The staff and pupils in the school have been acknowledging Dettol for the initiative and have pledged to wash their hands and keep the stand in shape always.

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A teacher and head of the school drama group, Laura Mornu, after a beautiful drama to demonstrate proper hand-washing process said the initiative by the company will help the students become used to the practice.

As part of the celebration, Madam Veronica Bekoe, the inventor of Veronica bucket was also recognised and celebrated for her contribution to the promotion of hand-washing in Ghana.

With Ho as their starting point, the club rode a total of 331km to reach Kumasi after spending one night in Koforidua.

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The cyclists rode through most parts of the Volta Region including Ho to Amedzorfe, Ho to Kpando, Ho to Aflao, Ho through Zeope to Akatsi to Sogakope, and back to Ho.

Others, who also rode from Ho to Accra, decided to make an adventurous one to Kumasi.

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The club, made up of both males and females, is a cycling club based in Ho and loves adventure.

It was formed in 2019 by Capt. Major Korsina Senanu Daniel with the aim of making cycling a beautiful and attractive sport in that part of the country.

The club looks forward to producing some of the best cyclists for mother Ghana.

According to the assembly members, the factory, which was about 85 percent complete, fell under the government’s flagship programme – ‘One District, One Factory (1D1F)’. policy.

The factory is envisaged to create about 13,000 direct and indirect jobs for the youth in the area when operationalised.

They called on the government to investigate the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which halted construction works at the cement factory, describing their treatment towards the company as unfair.

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One of the Assembly Members of New Gbawe, Andrew Oppong, speaking on behalf of his colleagues, at a press conference, accused the Pambros Salt Industries Limited of “being behind” the actions of the EPA to close down the factory and asked that government immediately intervenes in the matter.

The Assembly member said operators of the Cement Factory had assured the Assembly and all stakeholders within the municipality that, it had the needed production technology and had committed to a Gh₵60,000 bond over a three-year period to be paid to the neighbouring company should it default in its operations.

These include the use of a cyclone technology and proper construction methodology to ensure an air and water-tight production environment. The company has also gone ahead to propose the establishment of an Environmental Fund where monies would be lodged, should they breach any environmental process.

Mr Oppong expressed the need to protect investors and not to sabotage “an investment that would help reduce the unemployment rate within the catchment area.”

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This came following an award of being “the most result-oriented health facilities of the year” by United Clergy International.

The ’40 under Forty’ award is an initiative from Xodus Communications Limited which seeks to identify, honour and celebrate a cross-section of the nation’s most influential and accomplished young business leaders under the age of 40 from a wide range of industries.

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The priceless awards are to recognise his dedication and commitment to building the health sector as well as being a highly respected company advocating for best herbal practices and research in new areas of health conditions.

Speaking to the media after receiving the awards, Dr Foster thanked the people of Nkoranza in the Bono East Region, for the support from day one as they were the first community he started the clinic with, and also the entire staff and media houses for believing in them and the commitment to push the vision and mission of the company. 

“Last but not least is our clients and patients whose testimonies, referrals and recommendations have deepened the trust by the general public in Ghana and beyond,” he added.

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Dr Foster called on the government to invest in the herbal sector to make it more attractive for the youth to venture in order to promote the health and wellness of citizens in the country.

“It is about time the government has faith in our local health industry, especially the herbal medicines manufacturers, at least, as part of the one district one factory, some known and outstanding herbal factories can be supported by way of finance or soft government loans…” he added.

21st Clinic is now the leading herbal clinic in Ghana. He employs about 1,000 people directly and indirectly.

The company has 15 branches across Ghana. Through research and innovation, he identified sciatica and a lot of awareness and education have been made towards it in Ghana. Dr Foster said 21st Clinic is about to launch the Sciatica Research and Treatment Centre at East Legon, Accra on November 21, 2021.

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He explained that recent untimely deaths of his members were avoidable after series of investigations revealed that most of the alcoholic beverages in the market contributed immensely to the high death rate of his members.

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He said the consumption of alcohol by its members has played a significant role “in our country’s economy and it has created thousands of job opportunities for most of the youth so these two institutions must make sure that whatever alcoholic beverage that comes to the market is well vetted before they approve it.”

“We are telling FDA and Ghana Standards Authority to make sure that every alcoholic beverage that comes to the market passes through the due process before approval and if they fail to do that, we will hit the streets to register our displeasure and discontent,” he told DJ Active on Active TV in an interview.

Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested a kidnapper-turned crippled, Buhari Haruna, while attempting to pick up a ransom for a kidnap operation.

The suspect, 22-year-old Haruna, is a resident of Kankia Local Government Area in the state; he was paraded at the state police command on Monday, for threatening and masterminding a kidnap attempt on one Hamisu Salisu of the same Kankia community.

The suspect, who claimed to be a phone repairer, was said to have called his prime target on phone and demanded the sum of N2million to save his family from being killed or kidnapped.

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According to SP Isah Gambo, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, the suspect while making the threat, was said to have revealed that his initial plan was to kidnap the victim’s father but suspended the idea, realising that the old man was sick and hospitalised.

Hamisu, who reported the matter to the police, was advised to play along with the suspect who instructed him to drop the N2million ransom at a location if he wanted to save his family from being abducted.

Unknown to him, the police had cordoned off the area, waiting for the suspect to appear and pick up the ransom. He then came as a physically challenged crawling on his knee and buttocks to take the ransom.

“The Katsina Police Command has succeeded in arresting a person with a special need who turned himself into a kidnapper and demanded for a ransom of N2million. It may interest you to know that this gentleman here, Buhari Haruna is 22 years and from Kankia LGA of Katsina State.

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“On 20 August, he sent a threat message to one Hamisu Salisu, who is also from Kankia LGA and demanded for the ransom N2million or risk being kidnapped.

“In the course of an investigation, the victim reported to the Kankia Police Division where preliminary investigation led to the arrest of this suspect.

“The fact of this case was that the police advised the victim to comply with the instructions of the suspect and he made mention of a place where the N2million ransom was to be taken to him.

“We planned and successfully took the money to the location and after we dropped the money with our men hanging around the area, fortunately enough we saw this gentleman crawling and he went and took the ransom money.

“Then our men rounded him up and he was arrested,” SP Isah Gambo said.

In the course of interrogation, Haruna confessed to the crime though he claimed that it was only his first time.

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The show, which is transmitted live between 5 and 6 pm every Sunday, has Akan books read and dramatised to educate the public on the culture and lifestyle of Ghana’s predecessors.

The show has treated books written by renowned writers with titles such as Bediako, Ehia Wo a Enwu, Sɛ Ɛbɛ Wie, ɔdɔ Asaawa, Owuo Agyaa, Wo Gyegyeregye, Brako and Brenya among others.

At the end of every edition, a quiz section is organised to test the knowledge and impact of the drama on listeners.

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At the end of the just ended exciting drama series titled ‘Ɛnnɛ Nnso Bio’, a book written by B.O. Amoako and published by the Bureau of Ghana Languages, these three awardees made their way to the top out of 10 people who participated in the phone-in quiz.

The winners are Bright Nsabeng from Koforidua in the Eastern Region, Grace from Kasoa Amanfrom and Andy Sam from Agona Swedru, all in the Central Region respectively.

The winners or a relative as part of their award are given scholarship to study at Topman Multimedia, one of the top media and training institutes in Accra grooming talents for the sector.

They were also presented with awesome hampers by the Multimedia Group.

The ultimate winner, Bright Nsabeng, in an interview with Adom News, said the Kenkan Me show since its existence has shaped him in being abreast with the Ghanaian culture and ethics.

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Mr Nsabeng called on the youth to embrace the show to acquire knowledge and to know more about the culture of the dear nation Ghana.

The other winners thanked Adom FM and called for more attention and time to be given to the educative programme Kenkan Me to educate more youth of this generation.

Kenkan Me is live every Sunday with experienced panels with in-depth knowledge on culture, tradition, religion and lifestyle.

The drama underway is titled ‘Obreguo’ published by the Bureau of Ghana Languages and written by Bamfi-Adomako.

It streams live on radio at Adom 106.3FM, Facebook and YouTube @Adom1063fm.

The people of Koma are in the Atlantika mountains and they also share a border with southern Cameroon. It was in the year 1961 that the Koma people were fully recognised and accepted as Nigerians.

This ethnic group, known as Koma, comprises people who dwell in the primitive era.

You would find up to 21 villages where the Koma people live in Cameroon and there are also up to 17 of their villages in Nigeria.

Just like any other ethnic group the Koma People have their own special language they speak, the language is identified as Koma language.

The language belongs to the Niger-Congo language group.

Unlike other tribes that have moved past the prehistoric era, the people of Koma still live their lives like the olden days.

They cherish their traditions so much and still practice them today. The people of Koma don’t even wear clothes like the rest of us, the men put on loincloths while the women use fresh leaves to make clothes. The men are ready to wear clothes, unlike the women who prefer leaves.

The reason why the women avoid putting on clothes is because they believe that if they do, they would make the gods angry and he would visit them with death and barrenness.

Even when going to the market these women prefer to put on wrappers over their leaves, they would then remove the wrapper once they go back to the hill.

The people of Koma have quite a lot of strange traditions, especially when they accept you as their friends.

The men have the right to share their own wives with their friends and even with their visitors.

Just like how other people welcome their visitors with Kolanuts, the Koma men welcome theirs with their wives.

One other strange belief the Koma people have is the belief that twins are evil. They see any twin birth as being evil, because of that the twins are seen as an abomination.

Before the twin babies were buried alive alongside their mothers. Such practice doesn’t really exist amongst them anymore due to civilisation.

The people of Koma belong to those rare tribes in Nigeria that are yet to embrace civilisation. They enjoy living in the old ways and they have no issues with that.

According to her, it can begin in the classroom or even at home due to the nature of the environment they may find themselves in.

However, she stated most parents do not pay attention to childhood depression since they see it to be an issue with only adults.

She explained that children experiencing depression often feel negative about themselves, their situation, and their future.

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The situation, Lambertha Senam Bensah noted, can be hard for a depressed child to learn, make friends and make the most of daily life.

“A lot of children have fears and may feel depressed, especially when forced to do things, not within their reach. This can arise in academics when they are compared to students who excel.

“It becomes worse when they are made to feel inferior because they cannot meet up to the standards and academic excellence of others. But the truth is all students cannot be first in a class. Others have areas they are equally good in and need to be inspired to develop those qualities,” she urged.

Madam Mensah made the call in an interview with Adom News after the foundation donated some consumables, toiletries among others to students and teachers at Gloriousans International School at Mataheko in Accra.

The situation, she stressed, if it continues for a long time without treatment can cause children to fall behind at school, lose confidence in themselves and become more withdrawn.

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The aggrieved party supporters say they cannot tell if the nominee is the same as Loiusa Acheampong, as they are struggling to figure out her exact identity.

According to them, appointments under the Akufo-Addo-led government have been nothing short of disappointment with regard to party supporters in the constituency.

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“It is becoming clear that the Tain District is the Constituency that is a safe haven and convenient grounds for the NPP to do gender balance, satisfy the ego of Godfathers and reward personality colts.

“Well, the hardworking youth of Tain can continue to wrestle with General Mosquito to win power for the NPP but to dream of getting one of their own to manage the affairs of the constituency and take care of their needs is out of their dreams,” the supporters said in a statement.

They lament the government has never and may not appoint any minister, deputy minister, CEO, or any top position from Tain as they are yet to be proven wrong.

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“No need for a soothsayer to proclaim that the constituency executives won’t fight for the masses but will protect their personal interest, after all, man lives by interest and politics is about permanent interest.

“The fate of the N.P.P youth in Tain is a wilderness of Godfather or no benefit, only a big man is the compass Chairman Abronye

“The elephant is too big to hide behind the tree. You and the regional executives have made us aware that you are consistently inconsistent and reliably unreliable,” the statement added.

Ghanaians have since been asking the government to construct first-class roads in every suburb so transportation could become easy for businesses.

Meanwhile, the government, in response, has also urged citizens to pay their taxes if they want better amenities that would project development.

Meanwhile, the road leading to the GRA tax office at North Industrial Area has been deplorable to the extent that citizens say it doesn’t motivate them to pay their tax.

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Akyirem was buried at Breman Amanor in the Central Region but it’s the shape of his coffin that has grabbed the headlines, telling a unique story of Ghanaian artists.

The image has gone viral on social media and has been trending for the past few hours.

Many people have expressed amazement at how they were able to create it, despite the fact that it is not the first time they have seen a coffin being designed in a special fashion.

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Most people are buried in coffins designed to reflect the job or economic activity in which they were involved.

This cutlass coffin was designed to look like a British steel cutlass. It is named after the late Opanin Kwaku Akyikem, who died at the age of 87.

The man may have left behind an agricultural legacy. This may have influenced the family’s decision to choose a casket of this type.

Speaking at the sixth edition of the Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) under the theme – ‘Film for Jobs’, Mr Listowel said the young actors charge less than the old movie actors, hence producers opt for them to avoid production cost.

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“It’s about money. Some of the old actors aren’t paid most times. They make the films on credit then later turn around to beg for their own money which is wrong.

“Due to that they don’t accept. In other countries. Adult roles are not given to the young. It’s about time that we start paying them well. How do you act on credit? He quizzed.

On the way forward, Mr Leslie urged movie stakeholders to organise forums to allow growth in the dying movie sector.

“We should pass on the knowledge and have seminars so people will have the passion then money will follow,” he added.

Meanwhile, Philippa Bentuma Arthur, the director of the Black Star Film Festival elaborated on the need to promote African films through their initiative.

“We want to celebrate independent film makers. We take films from all over the world and we have members who will screen them so we can show them to the public… we will have masterclasses alongside. We want to promote African films especially,” she noted.

The sixth edition of the Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) returns with an even bigger bang, under the theme – FILM FOR JOBS.

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The festival continues to influence, amplify and elevate the film scene of Ghana and the entire continent of Africa, and this year is no different. BSIFF creates opportunities for Black stories to be showcased as well as create a platform where independent filmmakers globally can have the space to find new audiences and connect to opportunities.

The Festival is open to all Filmmakers and film enthusiasts globally, but especially available to Ghanaians and African audiences in particular.

BSIFF 2021 will happen from 21 – 26th of September. The main venues for this year’s activities are Silverbird cinemas, Alliance Français, Multichoice Ghana and the Tang Palace Hotel, all in Accra.

Fans, who want to participate, can visit the company’s website to sign up.

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The Vadoma tribe is also called Bantwana, which means “descendants or children”. The tribe is one of the oldest in Africa and happens to be the only hunter-gatherer tribe in Zimbabwe, currently living in the Kanyemba region.

In this village, marriage outside the tribe is forbidden and these two-towed human beings are in existence. They are also identified as the ” Ostrich-footed tribe”.

It is unlawful for members to marry outside the tribe as a result, the two-towed condition does not extend to other ethnic groups.

Members with the condition are not regarded as disabled persons in the community, as their toes help them climb trees easily.

The two-towed ailment is a result of the rare genetic condition called “Ectrodactyly Syndrome”.

This occurs when there is the absence of one or more toes or fingers at birth.

Their condition is genetically passed on from generation to generation, and because of that, they are not allowed to marry elsewhere apart from their indigenous people.

They cannot run, neither can they wear shoes. People of this tribe are only able to walk to hunt for games or collect food, but with little difficulty.

Medically, the condition among the Vadoma people arises from a mutation of chromosome number 7. A dominantly inherited genetic mutation survives when it has more beneficial effects, no wonder the two-towed feet help them climb trees.