Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan

Global internet personality known globally as “Speed” was formally welcomed with a traditional Akan naming ceremony in Ghana’s Eastern Region on Monday. The event, rich in royal pageantry and deep cultural significance, saw the digital star immersed in ancient customs, culminating in him receiving the local name Barima Kofi Akuffo. @theculturejointSpeed did a backflip at his naming ceremony in Ghana🇬🇭♬ original sound – Culture Joint The ceremony, organised by local chiefs and elders, transformed a community ground into a scene of colorful regalia, rhythmic drumming, and heartfelt celebration. Subjects and community members gathered in large numbers, ensuring the event’s success…

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says a total of 280 corruption and corruption-related cases are currently under investigation as part of the government’s accountability drive. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on Monday, January 26, Mr Kwakye explained that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presented Operation Uncover All Roots (ORAL) to Ghanaians as a key tool to ensure accountability among public office holders. “The NDC tabled Operation Uncover All Roots as a proposition to the people as a main tool through which we will ensure that accountability is demanded from public office holders,” he said. According to…

Antoine Semenyo has firmly announced his arrival at the Etihad Stadium, netting his first Premier League goal for Manchester City in a clinical 2–0 dismantling of Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. In what was a must-win Round 23 fixture for Pep Guardiola’s side, the Ghanaian international proved to be the clinical edge City required to keep their title defence breathing. The victory narrows the gap at the summit of the table to just four points, piling the pressure on league leaders Arsenal ahead of their high-stakes Sunday showdown with Manchester United. City, facing a Wolves side anchored to the bottom of…

Ayew and Fatawu to work under new manager as Leicester dismiss Cifuentes Black Stars duo Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku are set to work under a new manager following Leicester City’s dismissal of Marti Cifuentes. The Spanish gaffer was sacked after six months at the helm, following a 2-1 defeat to Oxford United in the English Championship. The Foxes, who have now suffered 11 losses in 29 league matches, sit 14th with 38 points, just shy of the play-off spots. “This has been a difficult decision and not one I have taken lightly,” Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said in…

Matheus Cunha scored a dramatic late winner for Manchester United as they defeated Premier League leaders Arsenal in a five-goal thriller at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners’ first home defeat of the season, following wins for their title rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa, has narrowed their lead to four points. Arsenal had started the match extremely well, taking the lead when United defender Lisandro Martinez put the ball into his own net in the 29th minute. The hosts gifted Manchester United a route back into the match when Martin Zubimendi’s loose pass put Bryan Mbeumo through on goal, and the…

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has stressed that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta cannot be treated differently from any other citizen under Ghanaian law. Mr Ofori-Atta served as Ghana’s Finance Minister from 2017 to 2024 under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration and has been at the centre of several public controversies relating to alleged financial mismanagement and procurement concerns. In recent years, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) announced investigations into several transactions approved during his tenure, including revenue assurance contracts, aspects of the public debt restructuring programme, and payments made…

The 2024 presidential candidate of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, has broken his silence on a US$14.9 million judgment debt being enforced in Ghana following a ruling by a court in the United Kingdom, insisting that the matter is still before the courts and that due legal processes are ongoing. In a statement issued on January 23, the business mogul and president of the Kwarleyz Group said reports circulating in the media had misrepresented the facts surrounding the judgment obtained by Cola Holdings Limited. Mr Bediako maintained that he never contracted any loan from Cola Holdings Limited and that…

Lawyer for Ground Up Chale, Jonathan K. Amable, has shot down claims that the company has prevented Kwesi Arthur from using his images. He rather intimates that the artiste was only restricted from using specific footage owned by the label. Mr Amable made the clarification during a Joy FM X Spaces conversation on Thursday, 22 January 2026. His comments follow allegations by Kwesi Arthur in a social media post that Ground Up Chale had barred him from using his images and claimed ownership over him. “I am currently being asked to pay $150,000 for using images of MYSELF for this…

Ghanaian rapper Kwaw Kese has weighed in on the controversy surrounding award-winning colleague rapper Kwesi Arthur and his former management after he alleged that the record label is demanding US$150,000 from the rapper for the use of his own images in a new project. In a series of social media posts on January 22, 2026, Kwaw Kese said supporters should stop “making noise” and urged them to help to pay the amount for Kwesi Arthur if it is legitimately owed. “Ground Up is demanding $150k. Make you people stop making noise and pay for Kwesi Arthur, period,” he posted. Kwaw…

Former Majority Leader and ex-Member of Parliament for Suame, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, says he was surprised by Kennedy Agyapong’s 37 per cent showing in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2023 presidential primary and believes the figure could decline in the upcoming contest. Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu attributed Mr Agyapong’s performance in 2023 to widespread public dissatisfaction at the time, as well as the withdrawal of Alan Kyerematen from the race. He dismissed suggestions that there was organised parliamentary backing for any particular aspirant during the contest. “I’m not aware of any group in Parliament during my time as Majority Leader. No one spoke…