Reggae musician calls for stricter penalties for artistes promoting profane music in Ghana

A Kumasi-based reggae and highlife musician, Jackson Etuah, also known as Papa Jay, is appealing to the Ghanaian government, specifically President John Dramani Mahama, to implement stricter measures against musicians who promote profane and, in his view, damaging content in their songs. Etuah argues that the current trend in music is significantly impacting the lifestyle of Ghanaian youth, particularly leading to increased drug abuse, driven by the messages they absorb from certain songs. In an interview, Etuah, the leader of the Unity Foundation Gospel Band in Kumasi, expressed his deep concern about the widespread drug abuse among young people, which he directly

President John Dramani Mahama’ calls for transformation of African’s mining sector

Ghana's President H.E. John Dramani Mahama has challenged African nations to transform their mining sectors from mere extraction to value-added industrialization. Speaking at the opening of the three-day "Mining in Motion" summit, President Mahama highlighted the paradox of mineral-rich nations remaining among the world's poorest. "Africa's minerals continue to fuel global industries while our people see little benefit. We must shift from exporting raw materials to building refineries, processing plants, and manufacturing capabilities that create jobs and capture value locally", President Mahama stated. The President outlined Ghana's strategic approach to the mining sector reform: • Developing downstream industries for mineral processing. • Formalizing artisanal and

Environmental expert urges NADMO to ramp up public awareness on water safety during rainy season

As the rainy season approaches, a Kumasi-based Environmental Expert, Mr. Jones Doudo, is appealing to the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) to intensify its public awareness program, focusing on educating citizens about environmental laws and water safety precautions to prevent avoidable tragedies. Mr. Doudo expressed his concerns in anq interview, highlighting the annual trend of residents becoming victims of flooding and related disasters due to a disregard for environmental regulations. AHe emphasized the significant financial burden this places on the government, forcing it to allocate substantial resources to rescue efforts and disaster relief. "The government ends up spending millions of cedis on disaster

Ashanti chief praises former Minister’s toilet initiative

Nana Kofi Awiah II, Chief of Soko in the Kwabre Afigya North district of the Ashanti Region, has lauded the household toilet initiative spearheaded by former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Madam Cecelia Abena Dapaah, for its significant impact on curbing open defecation in his community. The project, officially known as the Greater Accra Metropolitan and Kumasi Metropolitan Assemblies (GAMA/GKMA) project, was a collaborative effort between the Government of Ghana and the World Bank. It focused on providing bio-digester toilet facilities to households within the Greater Accra and Kumasi Metropolitan Assemblies, aiming to improve sanitation and public health. Speaking at a

Black Stars resurgence is Mahama’s ” Reset Agenda” the secret of success ?

By Anthony Obeng Afranie. For Ghanaian football fans, the recent resurgence of the Black Stars feels like a breath of fresh air after years of suffocating disappointment. Under the eight-year rule of the preceding Akufo-Addo administration, the national team endured a period widely considered abysmal, culminating in a shocking failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This marked a devastating low performance, a first in two decades, as the Black Stars limped to the bottom of Group F with a meager three points, courtesy of three draws and three crushing defeats. The weight of this failure was

Otumfuo Osei II’s Atenehene praises Mahama’s New approach, urges focus on grassroots and environmental protection.

By King Amoah. Nana Atonsa II, the chief of Denanse and also the Atenehene of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei II, has publicly commended President John Dramani Mahama for his promising start and commitment to national development. Speaking in an exclusive interview Nana Atonsa II who occupies the prestigious stool of Denanse, a town along the Kumasi-Offinso road in the Ashanti region, highlighted the President's initial policies and measures, suggesting they indicate a strong potential to fulfill campaign promises. "I deeply praise Mahama for his economic move," Nana Atonsa II stated, but cautioned that lasting success hinges on the President's willingness to listen