Author: Fay Flex

Ghanaian actress and producer Matilda Asare has reached a major milestone—she has officially graduated with a Master’s Degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The graduation ceremony, held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at KNUST’s Kumasi campus, was a proud moment for the Kumawood star, who reflected on the challenges she faced along her academic journey. Matilda revealed that she first earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource and Management from Baptist University College in 2011, while simultaneously pursuing a busy acting career. However, work, family life, and raising children led her to pause her education…

Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale melted hearts online as he marked his daughter Cherissa’s 15th birthday with a powerful and emotional tribute on Instagram. Sharing a series of gorgeous photos of the teenager, Shatta Wale praised her transformation into a graceful young woman and opened up about the deep impact she has had on his life. “You inspire me more than you’ll ever know. You make all the hard days worth it, and all the good days even brighter,” he wrote. The proud father described Cherissa as his greatest blessing, revealing that she is the driving force behind his hustle,…

Nigerian music icon 2Face Idibia has stirred controversy after making bold claims about male sexuality and monogamy during a candid chat on the Mzansi Podcast. According to 2Face, while men can feel love, respect, and emotional commitment, they are not biologically wired for sexual exclusivity. “A man is not built to be with one woman… sexually, it’s impossible. It’s a natural thing,” he said. He emphasized that this view was personal, not a universal truth, but one he believes could help reduce heartbreak and unnecessary stress in relationships. “I’m going to talk for myself, I’m not going to talk about…

Ghanaian Afrobeat star Wendy Shay is making global waves again! Her hit song “Too Late” has clocked an incredible 30 billion engagements on TikTok in just three months. Wendy shared the viral milestone on X (formerly Twitter), revealing backend data that shows: 21M+ video creations 18.7B views for the original track 2.4M creations and 2.3B views for “Too Late 2.0” ft. Guchi & Phina Other tracks like “Birthday Song,” “Sapiosexual,” and “Survivor” are also pulling in millions of views, showing her consistent grip on the digital scene. This explosive growth highlights Wendy Shay’s rising global influence and the power of…

Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has started disbursing funds under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme to vulnerable families across Ghana. This round of payments will reach over 340,000 households in all 16 regions. Each household will receive GH¢64 to GH¢106, depending on the number of eligible members. LEAP supports the elderly, persons with disabilities, and extremely poor families—especially those caring for orphans and vulnerable children. At a launch event in the Ashanti Region, Deputy Minister Francisca Oteng-Mensah said the program shows government’s commitment to protecting the most vulnerable. “This is an investment in dignity and national…

Former CalBank CEO Frank Adu Jnr says he will never forgive former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo for the personal financial losses he suffered during Ghana’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). In a candid interview, Adu Jnr said the debt programme wiped out years of his savings and investments. “I have never been bitter, but I will never forgive them. They destroyed what I worked hard for,” he said. “And I’m not alone millions of Ghanaians were affected.” The DDEP, introduced in 2023, forced bondholders to accept lower returns and longer payment periods. While the government said…

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has announced that, effective today, it will no longer accept manual applications for program accreditation from any tertiary institution across the country. According to GTEC, all accreditation requests must now be submitted through its dedicated online accreditation platform, in a move aimed at promoting efficiency, transparency, and faster processing times. In a public statement, GTEC said the shift to digital applications is part of its broader reforms to modernize tertiary education governance. “This digital transition will eliminate delays, reduce paperwork, and improve monitoring of program quality,” the Commission noted. The online system will allow…

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a major peace deal in Washington to end years of conflict and tension along their shared border. Backed by the United States, the agreement calls for joint border security, disarmament of rebel groups like the M23, and the reopening of trade and diplomatic ties. In return, the U.S. will gain access to key minerals such as cobalt and lithium—vital for electric vehicles and tech production. “This is a new beginning for the region,” said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The deal follows decades of violence in eastern DRC, fueled…

U.S. President Donald Trump’s cuts to foreign humanitarian aid could cause over 14 million deaths by 2030, according to a new study published in The Lancet. Researchers link the funding cuts to rising deaths from preventable diseases like measles, pneumonia, and malnutrition especially in low-income countries. Most affected regions include parts of Africa and Southeast Asia. The Trump administration slashed support for global health programs between 2017 and 2021, pulling back funding for HIV care, malaria prevention, maternal health, and food aid. “These cuts damaged health systems and stalled decades of progress,” said Dr. Elena Mbatha, a lead author. While…

Ecuadorian officials have revealed that fugitive gang leader Adolfo “Fito” Macías hid in his hometown of Manta for months after escaping prison. Fito, head of the notorious Los Choneros gang, escaped from a Guayaquil prison in January 2024. His jailbreak triggered nationwide riots and a state of emergency. Interior Minister Mónica Palencia said Fito used safehouses, forged IDs, and a loyal network of guards and insiders to move around undetected. He stayed in four locations, including a beach villa and a rural hideout. “He never left Manta. He was protected by his own criminal circle,” Palencia said. Authorities eventually caught…