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She was a teenage mother in Detroit. Now she’s a Ghanaian ‘Queen’
54 years, 11 months ago

She was a teenage mother in Detroit. Now she’s a Ghanaian ‘Queen’

CNN  

CNN — Kennedy Johnson was 15 years old when she gave birth to a baby girl in a Detroit foster home for teen moms, in February 1996. “I was going places and people would stop me and be like: ‘Beyoncé!’ They would automatically assume I was in the entertainment industry and not taking a holiday, because people of color weren’t …

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Ghanaian Nationals Found Aboard Chinese Ship in Odisha
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ghanaian Nationals Found Aboard Chinese Ship in Odisha

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Three citizens of Ghana, suspected to be illegal immigrants, were on Saturday spotted aboard a Chinese ship that docked at the Odisha’s Paradip Port. With its 20 crew members, the ship named ‘MV where Wen’ carrying coal from Russia docked at Paradip. It is not clear whether the Ghanaian nationals have absconded from their country to go to another …

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'American African' identity is explored by U.S. artist with Ghanaian/Nigerian roots
4 months, 1 week ago

'American African' identity is explored by U.S. artist with Ghanaian/Nigerian roots

NPR  

'American African' identity is explored by U.S. artist with Ghanaian/Nigerian roots toggle caption Vivian Doering How do I describe my cultural identity: African American or American African? I sometimes felt that because I wasn’t fully familiar with African American culture, Black people in Nashville thought I wasn’t “Black enough.” Yet I did find similarities in both communities — in the …

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UK returns looted Ghana artefacts on loan after 150 years
8 months ago

UK returns looted Ghana artefacts on loan after 150 years

Al Jazeera  

The objects were stolen from the court of the Asante king during the 19th century Anglo-Asante wars. The United Kingdom has returned 32 gold and silver treasures stolen from the Asante Kingdom more than 150 years ago in what is today’s Ghana on a six-year loan, Ghanaian negotiators have said. Ghanaian authorities have for years tried to reclaim gold treasures …

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Ghana anti-LGBT+ bill condemned by UN as ‘profoundly disturbing’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ghana anti-LGBT+ bill condemned by UN as ‘profoundly disturbing’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An anti-gay bill that criminalises …

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Galaxy acquire Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil from Genk, reshaping their roster
10 months ago

Galaxy acquire Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil from Genk, reshaping their roster

LA Times  

Ghana forward Joseph Paintsil follows the ball during a match against Mexico on Oct. 14 in Charlotte, N.C. The Galaxy finally got their man, acquiring Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil on a transfer from Genk of the Belgian Pro League on Wednesday, then signing him to a four-year designated-player contract. And not just two names for two slots, but about six …

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Ghanaian media BLOCK the team's bus from leaving stadium and demand to speak to the players who were trying to 'sneak' away after Mozambique draw leaves them staring at AFCON elimination
11 months ago

Ghanaian media BLOCK the team's bus from leaving stadium and demand to speak to the players who were trying to 'sneak' away after Mozambique draw leaves them staring at AFCON elimination

Daily Mail  

Angry members of the Ghanaian media appeared to show their frustration with the national team after their latest result left them on the brink of elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. Ghanaian journalist Saddick Adams posted a series of videos after the match showing members of the media showing their anger at the team, demanding to speak to the …

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Dim hopes in Ghana as Black Stars attempt to end 42-year-old AFCON jinx
11 months, 1 week ago

Dim hopes in Ghana as Black Stars attempt to end 42-year-old AFCON jinx

Al Jazeera  

Ghana’s shock defeat to Cape Verde has further dimmed fans’ hopes of ending a trophy drought that dates back to 1982. The boiling frustration reached its zenith right after Ghana’s disappointing loss to Cape Verde on Sunday, when an angry supporter confronted Chris Hughton at the team’s hotel lobby, verbally accusing the coach before the timely intervention of Ivorian security …

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Ghanaian singer aims to break Guinness world record
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ghanaian singer aims to break Guinness world record

Hindustan Times  

Initially it was deemed a publicity stunt, but Ghanaian voice Afua Asantewaa Aduonum means business: She has set her eyes on breaking a record held by an Indian singer since March 2012. "So it started as a joke when she wrote to the Guinness book of records about the challenge," Afra Harrison Ofosu, Aduonum's brother, told DW. From doubt to …

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Pirelli up to date with calendar photographer
1 year ago

Pirelli up to date with calendar photographer

China Daily  

Angela Bassett for 2024 Pirelli Calendar by Prince Gyasi. On Nov 30, the 2024 Pirelli Calendar, shot by Prince Gyasi, was unveiled in London with the theme "Timeless". Gyasi, a 28-year-old Ghanaian visual artist known for his vibrant colors and sharp contrasts, considers the individuals he captures as "approachable superheroes". Also featured in this year's edition are global superstar and …

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Rwanda women’s football coach suspended for saying Ghanaian rivals were ‘like men’
1 year, 3 months ago

Rwanda women’s football coach suspended for saying Ghanaian rivals were ‘like men’

The Hindu  

The head coach of Rwanda’s women’s football team was suspended on Saturday by the national federation for saying Ghanaian rivals were “like men” after her side’s defeat. FERWAFA said “the remarks made by the coach of the national women about the players of the Ghana national women’s team are in violation of the rules and values of football in Rwanda. …

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ISL 2023-24: Kerala Blasters signs Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah on a two-year deal
1 year, 4 months ago

ISL 2023-24: Kerala Blasters signs Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah on a two-year deal

The Hindu  

Kerala Blasters FC completed the signing of Ghanaian striker, Kwame Peprah, on a two year deal until 2025, the Indian Super League side announced on Sunday. The 22-year-old striker first gained attention with his impressive performances for local club King Faisal FC in the Ghana Premier League. He was named the Pirates’ Player of the season and also shortlisted for …

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‘I knew it was a risk’: A Nigerian migrant sex worker in Ghana
1 year, 5 months ago

‘I knew it was a risk’: A Nigerian migrant sex worker in Ghana

Al Jazeera  

How one woman made a desperate cross-border sacrifice to build a better life for her family and get them out of poverty. “But isn’t taking risks all that life is about?” Choices and regrets A week after the conversation with her best friend, Diamond made a call to Auntie Angela, the madam in Ghana, to accept her offer to be …

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'Starbucks racism' fame led to DEI project. It was canceled
1 year, 7 months ago

'Starbucks racism' fame led to DEI project. It was canceled

LA Times  

Few know the names Michelle Saahene or Melissa DePino. She told audiences she’d always thought of herself “as not racist — one of the good ones” — but it wasn’t until that day in Starbucks that “it just hit me” that racism “never happens to me.” Saahene, who studied health policy in college, spoke of entering corporate healthcare and becoming …

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Cathedral of scandals: How a presidential promise divided Ghana
1 year, 8 months ago

Cathedral of scandals: How a presidential promise divided Ghana

Al Jazeera  

The $400m state-funded church has become hugely controversial in Ghana even as the country pursues an IMF loan due to huge debt and economic woes. “… Most of the developed countries had museums years back, but today, they are fetching them a lot of money.” “I doubt a time will come that we’ll say the cost of living is now …

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US Vice President Kamala Harris out to reframe American views on Africa, foster partnership
1 year, 8 months ago

US Vice President Kamala Harris out to reframe American views on Africa, foster partnership

Firstpost  

Accra, Ghana: If US Vice President Kamala Harris has a favourite number on her trip to Africa, it’s undoubtedly 19. “And we will continue to create and maintain the conducive investment atmosphere that will not only guarantee the safety of their investments, but good returns on those investments as well.” By diversifying the country’s economy beyond exporting natural resources, Akufo-Addo …

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Harris out to reframe US views on Africa, foster partnership
1 year, 8 months ago

Harris out to reframe US views on Africa, foster partnership

The Independent  

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In Ghana, Kamala Harris ‘excited about the future of Africa’
1 year, 8 months ago

In Ghana, Kamala Harris ‘excited about the future of Africa’

Associated Press  

ACCRA, Ghana — Vice President Kamala Harris was greeted by schoolchildren, dancers and drummers as she arrived Sunday in Ghana for the start of a weeklong visit to Africa intended to deepen U.S. relationships amid global competition over the continent’s future. “I’m very excited about the future of Africa.” She said she wanted to promote economic growth and food security …

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Ghana mourns footballer Christian Atsu killed in Turkey earthquake
1 year, 9 months ago

Ghana mourns footballer Christian Atsu killed in Turkey earthquake

The Hindu  

Ghanaians gathered outside the country’s parliament building in Accra on Friday for the state funeral of national soccer team winger Christian Atsu, who died during the earthquake in southern Turkey last month. Mourners silently filed past Atsu’s coffin, which arrived draped in Ghana’s national flag. The coffin of former Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu is seen during his funeral at the …

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Ghanaian player Atsu’s partner appeals for equipment to help rescue in Turkey
1 year, 10 months ago

Ghanaian player Atsu’s partner appeals for equipment to help rescue in Turkey

The Hindu  

Claire Rupio, partner of football player Christian Atsu who remains missing after two devastating earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, has called for equipment to be sent to the collapsed building where the Hatayspor winger was living. However, Hatayspor director Volkan Demirel told Reuters on Wednesday the Ghanaian player was still missing. “I still pray and believe he is …

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Photos: Ghana fans celebrate 3-2 win over South Korea
2 years ago

Photos: Ghana fans celebrate 3-2 win over South Korea

Al Jazeera  

Ghanaian fans have been in full celebration mode after a thrilling 3-2 win over South Korea in Group H of the World Cup. “Metro this way,” they sang together, impersonating a now famous and catchy phrase used by stadium security to direct spectators to the underground rail system. “The last few minutes took maybe 10 years of my life.” “People …

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Denis Odoi living the World Cup dream with Ghana
2 years ago

Denis Odoi living the World Cup dream with Ghana

Daily Mail  

Fulham old boy Denis Odoi is living proof you're never too old to fulfil your dreams. At 34, he's about to make his World Cup debut on Thursday against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, and in the new year will experience Champions League knockout football for the first time. Denis Odoi is experiencing his first World Cup with Ghana amid an extraordinary …

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Twitter Africa employees accuse Elon Musk of discrimination over severance terms
2 years, 1 month ago

Twitter Africa employees accuse Elon Musk of discrimination over severance terms

CNN  

CNN Business — Laid-off employees at Twitter’s Africa headquarters are accusing Twitter of “deliberately and recklessly flouting the laws of Ghana” and trying to “silence and intimidate” them after they were fired. They have also petitioned the Ghanaian government to compel Twitter to “adhere to the laws of Ghana on redundancy and offer the employees a fair and just negotiation …

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African coaches take centre stage at World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

African coaches take centre stage at World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

For the first time in the tournament’s history, all five African teams will be led by African coaches. Halla Mohieddeen: Winning the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time was a massive moment for the country, but it was extra special because the team’s coach, Aliou Cisse, is Senagalese as well. Halla Mohieddeen: But Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, one of …

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