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Prince Harry and Meghan's visit to Nigeria has obviously rubbed more salt into the wounds of British media who continuously try to create a false narrative about the couple. @GMB blurred videos of the couple's visit during a discussion segment further confirming allegations of
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Contrary to the false narratives of the British media, Prince Harry and Meghan were warmly welcomed in Nigeria. In their attempt to discredit the couple, the British media tried to denigrate Nigeria, the most populous black nation on Earth and West Africa's biggest economy,
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Nigerian defense officials say Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will visit Nigeria in May to discuss the Invictus Games which he founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick servicemembers and veterans.
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There have been a lot of questions regarding the whereabouts of the G-Wagon (G63) as the crew arrive from #AccratoLondon . Well, Quincy, one of the @WanderlustGhana expedition members who rode the Lexus with his father, Franklin Peters, says, it’s still somewhere in Europe because
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The #AccratoLondon crew have brought finality to the journey as they make a grand entrance into the UK. The #DriveforDigitalisation expedition with @wanderlust is a worthy cause that aims to enable thousands of people across 50 communities in Ghana and Kenya to have access to
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Photos from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's visit to Nigeria. #HarryandMeghaninNigeria
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Stonebwoy [ @stonebwoy ] has been banging on the doors of the international music community for a while now, and it looks like he might get his big break with his new deal. Read our new editorial on Stonebwoy's incredible journey here:
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Prince Harry and his wife Megan Markle have arrived in Nigeria for a three-day visit. On Friday, the couple made a stop at the Lightway Academy College, a school in Abuja that benefits from the Archwell Foundation, to champion mental health.
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Stonebwoy [ @stonebwoy ] Receives Seven TGMA Plaques at Industry Mixer Event
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We’re getting there! More vim @FailaAbdulRazak ! 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 #FAILCOOKATHON
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Ghana’s high jump athlete, Cadman Yamoah wins gold for his country. He went clear on top, surmounting the 2.23m height. #AllAfricanGames2023 #Accra2023 #Sports
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Ghanaian artist, Kwaku Boateng [ @nkaybeee ], has been named the winner of the Derwent Art Prize People's Choice Award category for his pencil drawing 'Portrait of Nii'. "Beauty and tension," Boateng told The Accra Times, inspired the piece
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The three justices were murdered together with a retired Major in the Ghana Armed Forces. Sam Acquah, the retired major was the Director of Personnel at GIHOC. They four were regarded as "enemies of the revolution" Ghana Wendy Shay Ashaiman
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Another Friday to remind you who the queen ( @EFYA_Nokturnal ) of GH🇬🇭 music is. #Friday #FridayFeeling
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King Promise [ @IamKingPromise ] Leads Spotify’s Ghana Music Global Impact List.
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The use of red clay bricks also speaks to the history of the region, as red clay has long been used in traditional architecture in the Northern Region of Ghana.
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Ghana’s Female National Hockey Team beats their Nigerian counterparts to clinch gold🥇 at the #AllAfricanGames2023 happening in #Accra . #Sports
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Bright Simons Writes [ @BBSimons ]: Is the World Bank Saving or Harming Ghana?
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Joewackle’s  choice for audio storytelling mimics our traditional inclination to oral literature. Audio dramas are not mainstream in Ghana, making the artistic choice a bold one. cc @JoewackleGh @FCTamakloe
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Ghana's LGBT bill risks economic and tourism impacts, deterring foreign investment and reducing international aid. Lessons from Uganda, Nigeria, and Kenya highlight potential backlash and the importance of inclusive policies. cc: @RightifyGhana
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The United States of America has threatened to withhold aid to Niger due to military takeover - coup. However, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of the coup plotters says they should keep their aid and give it to the millions of homeless people loitering in the United
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#ThrowBack : Five years ago, we witnessed one of the greatest music videos the country would witness. Picking up the "Overall Best Video” At The 4Syte Music Video Awards, @KiraniAYAT and David Sey outdid themselves on #GUDA . #Classic 🔗
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Down Flat hitmaker, @kelvynboymusic_ says Ghanaians cannot sustain deep profound music; they'd rather listen to basic music content. Read More Here:
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Democracy Hub, conveners of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest have announced to picket at the seat of the presidency from December 1st - December 31st. The hub believes that, the president has lost cause to steer the country in the right direction should #JustResign . Among many
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The point about integrated thinking is critical in this SML saga, a case where the government of Ghana awarded a billion-dollar contract to an obscure company to fight tax fraud in multiple sectors - @BBSimons Writes.
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In line with the new budget, you’re likely to incur more than GH¢4 charge on every GH¢150 you send on MoMo. cc @StatsGH
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A delayed list isn’t a denied list. Official Black Stars Squad for the 2022FIFA World Cup Qualifier Playoffs against Nigeria. 🎆 @ghanafaofficial
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Ghanaian dance duo Afronita[ @Afronitaaa ] and Abigail Dromo have made Ghana proud with their thrilling performance at Britain's Got Talent. Their scene is part of a new season that has started showing.
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Elizabeth Ohene Writes: Indeed, I was in exile in the UK precisely because I had taken a strong position against the coup d’etat that had overthrown the government of Dr Hilla Limann. A government I did not support.
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It is possible!. More power to you, Afua! #afuaasantewaasingathon #AfuaAsantewaa
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President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Adesina [ @akin_adesina ] stresses the need for a new narrative about Africa. He acknowledges the importance of free and independent media for democracy and development in Africa. Read His speech Here:
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The EC proposes that the Ghana Card be used solely for the registration of voters’ ID cards but deems any other documentation - a valid passport, a birth certificate and the guarantor system that bring forth the Ghana card illegal - Seems like a paradox!
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Dr. Okoe Boye, Deputy Minister of Health and outgoing Member of parliament of Ledzokuku, concedes defeat to Ben Ayiku of the NDC. #GhanaDecides #GhElections #GhanaElections2020
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Bright Simons[ @BBSimons ] Files RTI Request for Clarity on KMA’s Alleged GH¢3.6m Discrepancy
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Scenes from the Accra-Sogakope stretch, where members of the Western Togoland have blocked entry into the region. 📷 Assase Radio.
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A new @Chase bank campaign has put Jollof rice in the global spotlight again. The ad, “A Taste of West Africa,” features @michaelb4jordan , popular Nigerian chef, Chef Eros and former NBA player Pops Mensah-Bonsu. Now, we know the debate is going to begin but Ghana jollof every
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Adwoa Safo beats Oquaye by 9 votes to retain the Dome Kwabenya seat. Adwoa Safo is the current Deputy Majority leader of Ghana's parliament. #NPPPrimaries #TheAccraTimes
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The workshops are open to writers who are working on stories (fiction and/or non-fiction) and seek to improve on their work. The deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday, 28th August, 2022 cc @writersPG @
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Ghanaian social media influencer, Sneaker Nyame,[ @SneakerNyame_ ] is gearing up to release his debut album dubbed the “Lala Dream.” The 15-track album will be preceded by a single titled “My Brother” featuring Yhaw Hero.[ @yhawhero__ ]
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Ghanaian artist, @ibrahim_mahama , has draped London's Barbican Centre in pink and purple fabric hand-embroidered with more than 130 'batakaris' as part of a new exhibition. The project is named after @ChimamandaReal 's Purple Hibiscus. More here:
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If there’s anything that has unified Ghanaians other than Cecilia Dapaah’s case in the last couple of weeks, it is this 10,000km expedition. @wanderlustghana @eduspots
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Nana Addo wins Walewale constituency. #GhElections #GhanaDecides20
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Ghanaian rapper and songwriter, Amerado [ @Amerado_Burner ], is set to captivate audiences once again with his latest single, "Date Rush."
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Co-working and tech hubs like @JamboSpaces , @iSpaceGh and @HopinAcademy are creating an ecosystem where startups can flourish without the burden of exorbitant overhead costs. Read our report here:
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Scores of Ghanaians, Allies and other nationals throng the Ghana High Commission in London in a global call on Akufo-Addo [ @NAkufoAddo ] to dissent the anti-LGBTQ bill. #6thMarch #GhanaAt67 #QueerGhanaianLivesMatter
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Just In: ECOWAS leaders elect President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as president.
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Kuami Eugene is VGMA Artiste of the Year. Congratulagions Rockstar!
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Congratulations on a successful #AkuapemOdwira23 celebration. #OkuapemanTease @okuapehene
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Shatta Wale to marry Shatta Michy after ‘Reign’ album
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Celebrating Ghanaian author, poet, playwright and academic #AmaAtaAidoo as part of our #WomensHistoryMonth project. Aidoo is considered one of the most distinguished African writers of her generation and a leading feminist voice on the African continent. @AidooCentre
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“ 𝖦𝖠𝖫𝖠𝖬𝖲𝖤𝖸 𝖬𝖴𝖲𝖳 𝖲𝖳𝖮𝖯” - @KOJO_Cue admonishes. #OcccupyJulorbiHouse
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@KDHGoldbars___ He loved hockey to the core. May his Soul Rest in Peace.
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Shatta Wale's collaboration with Beyonce seems to be one of the biggest the Ghana music industry has seen since Sarkodie and Ace Hood. #Shattawale #ShattaBration #ShattaIsKing
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Nana Afua Serwaa @shecanic_gh is the only female on the team of the 13 Ghanaians who embarked on the #AccratoLondon road trip. She is an auto repair technician and a biker. Yes she can! #AccraLondonOverland #AccratoLondon #DriveforDigitalisation
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The Accra to London team, made up of some 13 individuals have covered 6000km so far, half way through to their destination. #DriveforDigitalisation with @WanderlustGhana will congregate support towards the EduSpots project and enable thousands of people across 50 communities in
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🇬🇭Ghana’s Annette Addo-Yobo Wins Miss Texas 2024 Addo-Yobo made history as the first Ghanaian to win the pageant at the Charles W. Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas. She received a $20,000 scholarship and will go on to represent Texas at the upcoming Miss America pageant.
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It is finished! Congratulations #afuaasantewaasingathon ! You have made all of us proud.🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 #AfuaAsantewaa #afuaasantewaasingaton
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Ghana FA has confirmed Baba Yara will be used for the 1st leg encounter between the Black Stars of Ghana and the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the 22 Qatar World Cup Qualification.
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Senators in Nigeria have rejected the request by President Bola Tinubu for permission to deploy Nigerian troops to Niger Republic as part of an ECOWAS force to reinstate the democratically elected president of the country. On 26th July, President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown in
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Top 10 quotes from Ama Ata Aidoo's works: 1. “Guilt is born in the same hour with pleasure, like anything in this universe and its enemy.” ― Ama Ata Aidoo, Changes: A Love Story
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There’s no reason for me to honor the invitation of Manhyia place - Lawyer Maurice Ampaw #Wontumi
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Place your bet on any ome of these schools for this #NSMQQuarterfinals contest.
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The Family of PROF. AMA ATA AIDOO @AidooCentre announces the death of a matriarch. Aidoo has always been an influential figure in African education and politics. She served as Minister of Education for Ghana from 1982 to 1983, the first woman to have ever hold that position in
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“Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead. Knowing that bias exists isn’t enough, action is needed to level the playing field”. Let’s #BreakingTheBias together. #IWD2022
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KODA is gone, he however has left such an incredible legacy behind. Timeless piece of art inspired by his maker. May His Soul Rest In his Maker’s bosom.
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Broadcast journalist, @berlamundi , talks women empowerment at @GlblCtzn ’s #GlobalCitizenNOW at New York City and how she leverages her space and skills to advocate and mentor young people to fulfill their purpose.
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A quick check on X reveals that the BoG’s prevailing rate of the Cedis to the Dollar in October 2023 stood at ¢11.4579. According to Bright Simons [ @BBSimons ], ECG purchased theirs at ¢13.95, resulting in a differential value ¢2.4921 and over ¢80M losses.
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The Times Higher Education @timeshighered has developed new ranking pillars for Sub-Saharan Africa universities. For the 'Africa Impact' Pillar, here are the top 10 for 2023. #KNUST #Legon
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The 2020 Election is a science and data election - Chairman Wontumi on Good Evening Ghana.
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Happy independence day to all of us. #GhanaAt65
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“Humans, not places, make memories.” ― Ama Ata Aidoo
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Ghanaian dancehall artist J. Derobie [ @jderobie ] has returned to the music scene with an EP titled "Firm After All." The five-track project released today signifies a new era in the artist's career following his exit from emPawa Music. Read more here:
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Kwame Awuah Darko came closest to the late Agyarko Kyeremamteng in 2012. With both polling 31,806 and 30,116 respectively, but in 2016, the NDC replaced him with Delali Brempomg. Don't be tricked by Dumelo's numbers, it's very tricky at that side. #GhanaDecides
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The Recording Academy, organizers of the prestigious Grammy Awards, has unveiled a global expansion initiative in the Middle East and Africa, in order to increase its impact and offer better services to creatives in the regions.
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In the Intro of Snoop Forever, @kwekusmoke_ 's debut project from 2020, he boldly proclaims, ‘on my way to give the street boys all hope’ and this is what he does succinctly well, 4 years later, on this body of work.
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Until 14th December 2020, the wearing of face masks remain mandatory - Akufo-Addo #fellowghanaians
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Akwatia's Ama Sey loses parliamentary seat to Ernest Yaw Kumi. #NPPPrimaries #TheAccraTimes
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Gone but Not Forgotten 💔 : Today marks exactly 10 years since the disappearance of Ghanaian highlife musician, Castro.🌊 On July 6, 2014, Castro and Miss Janet Bandu were reported missing after a jet ski accident in the Ada Estuary while on vacation with the Gyan brothers.
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Biden became the second youngest senator in American history when he was elected days before his 30th birthday, upsetting a long-serving Republican who few believed was vulnerable, the Guardian reports. #JOEBIDEN2020
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New Documentary to Tell Nelson Mandela’s Life Story in His Own Words to be Released in 2025 Titled "MANDELA: LIFE", the five-part series will chronicle the most dramatic decade in South Africa's history from 1984-1994 when Mandela went from being a political prisoner to becoming
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Naa it is! Congratulations. #GMB2020
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