Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan

For the New Patriotic Party (NPP), unity alone will not be enough to reclaim power in 2028. The bigger battle, according to a key member of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, is rebuilding trust among Ghanaian voters. In an interview on Monday, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said the party is under no illusion that internal cohesion automatically translates into electoral victory. Although unity is required, the formal information minister recognised that this is just the beginning. “As they say, with a broom, if you pull out one, it will break. But if it’s united, you have a formidable force,” he said.…

Kendrick Lamar, one of hip hop’s most acclaimed and influential figures, set a new record at the 2026 Grammy Awards by surpassing Jay-Z to become the most-awarded rapper in the ceremony’s history after winning Best Rap Album for GNX. Kendrick Lamar had nine nominations going into the 2026 Grammy Awards, which is evidence of his continued supremacy in rap and modern music. When GMX won best album at the February 1st ceremony, the compton born lyricist achieved yet another career milestone and surpassed Jay-z to become the most awarded rapper in Grammy history. The victory marked the end of yet…

South African singer Tyla has won her second Grammy, beating four others, including three Nigerian artists, to take the Best African Music Performance award. The 24-year-old won for her song Push 2 Start, which was chosen above songs by Ugandan musician Eddy Kenzo, Davido, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr. In 2024, Tyla won the same award for her international hit Water, defeating other Nigerian celebrities. Reacting to her win after the awards ceremony in Los Angeles, she exclaimed: “This is insane, this is so insane! I’m just so lucky to be here, and I’m so proud to be African. I’m…

Catherine O’Hara, the comedic actress best known for her starring roles in the Home Alone and Beetlejuice films, as well as her Emmy-winning turn in Schitt’s Creek, has died aged 71. The Canadian star rose to fame through Toronto’s Second City improvisation troupe and on SCTV, before making a name for herself in the US in 1988’s Beetlejuice and as the matriarch in the holiday classic Home Alone. O’Hara, whose colleagues remembered her as a “wonderful person, artist and collaborator”, who most recently appeared in the Emmy-winning comedy The Studio and HBO’s The Last of Us. O’Hara made lightning strike…

The Recording Academy’s flagship telecast delivered its headline honors and a handful of high-impact genre races, with star turns from Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Rosé, and Bruno Mars and steady stewardship by host Trevor Noah. Below is the complete list of winners announced during the main ceremony, spanning the “Big Four” and select categories that dominated the broadcast conversation. As a reminder, the Grammys recognize achievements across 95 categories, most of which are presented in the Premiere Ceremony earlier in the day. The main broadcast traditionally spotlights Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best…

The Ministry of the Interior, in partnership with the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President, has announced a temporary suspension of the Ghanaian citizenship application process for historical diasporans. In a statement made on sunday, February 1st, the two institutions stated that the halt is meant to allow the improvements aimed at streamlining the application process, making it more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly. “The temporary suspension will provide the necessary time to refine the procedures and ensure a smoother experience for applicants once the process resumes,” the statement The Ministry and the Diaspora Affairs Office emphasised Ghana’s continued eagerness to…

A lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Dr Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, has cautioned that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s chances in the 2028 general elections will depend not only on his personal qualities, but also on how attractive and united the New Patriotic Party (NPP) appears to voters. In an interview, Dr Bomfeh used a metaphor to explain the challenge facing the newly elected flagbearer. “I’d only say that you see, the flagbearer is a bearer of a flag. No matter how good, competent, suitable, perfect the bearer would be, if the flag is unattractive, you will have a…

Anthony Joshua has spoken publicly for the first time since a car crash in Nigeria on December 29 that killed two of his closest friends and team members, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami. The 36-year-old boxer thanked supporters, first responders, and authorities for their assistance in an emotional video titled “My Brother’s Keeper For Life,” which he shared on his social media and YouTube page. He described the previous month “tragic.” Joshua was travelling in the back of an SUV when it struck a stationary truck on a major road near Lagos. He suffered minor injuries and was treated in…

Carlos Alcaraz battled back from cramps and injury and the brink of defeat to fend off Alexander Zverev in an Australian open semi-final epic lasting five hours and 27 minutes. Alcaraz, aiming to be the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, sealed a stunning 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (3-7) 6-7 (4-7) 7-5 victory in a rollercoaster ride on Rod Laver Arena. The 22year old was barely able to move after experiencing a problem midway through the third set, which he lost in a tie-break, and he relied on his sublime ball striking and placement to land winners and…

It was a bad night for Real Madrid in the Champions League as they went down 4-2 to Benfica. The loss was devastating, as Los Blancos tumbled down the standings from third to ninth. It means they will have to play a two-legged playoff to reach the Round of 16, rather than qualify automatically. When the draw is held on January 30, they might play the Portuguese team once more. With a 3-2 lead, the home team knew they needed one more goal to guarantee the last playoff spot. Goalie Anatoliy Trubin headed home a free-kick in the last seconds, creating incredible…