The highly anticipated 2025 Ghana Fashion Week is set to bring a vibrant display of culture and style to Houston, Texas, from May 24 to 26. The event will spotlight contemporary Ghanaian fashion brands, blending tradition with modern design influences. Fashion enthusiasts can look forward to a dynamic lineup of runway shows and presentations as…
Cape Coast Mayor George Justice Arthur has announced a comprehensive plan to restore the long-abandoned Atta Mills Presidential Library, aiming to bring the deteriorating facility back to life through a partnership with the Ghana Library Authority and the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly. Originally commissioned in 2016 to serve as a hub for research, education, and…
Ghana’s musical trailblazer, Black Sherif, has once again placed the nation in the international spotlight with a nomination for Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards. The 23-year-old star is the sole Ghanaian nominee this year, standing alongside some of Africa’s most celebrated talents, including Nigeria’s Ayra Starr and Rema, South Africa’s Tyla, and…
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has credited the recent strengthening of the cedi to deliberate and sustained economic planning, dismissing suggestions that the improvement is a short-term market response. Speaking during a meeting with the Food and Beverage Association of Ghana, Forson emphasized that the cedi’s recent appreciation reflects long-term fiscal strategies rather than…
Ghanaian media personality Afua Asantewaa has responded with poise and gratitude following her second attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest individual singing marathon, which ultimately did not meet the official criteria. In a statement released after the attempt, Afua Asantewaa reflected on the journey as a deeply transformative experience. She highlighted…
Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, has officially inaugurated a newly reconstituted Governing Board for the National Identification Authority (NIA), charging the team with the responsibility of strengthening the country’s national identification system to ensure it is secure, inclusive, and reliable. The 10-member board is chaired by Mr. Moses Afetsi Positive and comprises…
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm ultimatum to the leadership of the Volta River Authority (VRA), warning that any recurrence of the catastrophic Akosombo Dam spillage of 2023 will result in their resignation or immediate dismissal. In a televised address on Wednesday, May 7, marking his first 120 days in office, President Mahama…
The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced a 32-year-old Nigerian woman, Patience Gold, also known as “Gold,” to 20 years in prison for human trafficking and related offences involving four young women trafficked from Nigeria to Ghana for prostitution. According to court proceedings presided over by Judge Hathia Ama Manu, Gold lured the victims from Benue…
Renowned gospel musician and preacher, Dr. Sonnie Badu, has issued a strong warning about the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI), cautioning that it could spark a spiritual crisis if left unchecked. In a recent message shared on his Facebook page, Dr. Badu expressed concern that the rapid advancement of AI might lead people to…
The Ghanaian cedi has been recognized by Bloomberg as the best-performing currency in the world this month, gaining nearly 16% against the US dollar since the beginning of April 2025. This strong appreciation has contributed significantly to easing inflation in the country, bringing Ghana’s consumer inflation rate to its lowest level in eight months. As…
