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FIFA Secretary General, Fatma Samoura, has been announced as Special Guest Speaker for the 2020 edition of the Africa Women's Sports Summit. The event, which goes virtual this year, comes off on Wednesday, September 2. Other Speakers announced for the 2020 edition include President of the Sierra Leone Football Association and CAF Executive Committee Member, Isha Johansen, President of the Nigeria Women's Football League, Aisha Falode, and Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku. This year's event has Sports Leadership as its focus area and is being held under the theme "Shifting Mindsets". Started last year, the Africa Women's Sports Summit brings together hundreds of leading women in sports to deliberate on critical strands that matter in the sports scene, particularly where African women are concerned. The summit is a global platform for mentorship, training and championing greater female inclusion in the African sports ecosystem.

The second edition of the Africa Women’s Sports Summit returns on Tuesday, September 2, 2020. The summit is a global platform for mentorship, training and championing greater female inclusion in the African sports ecosystem. This year’s event will bring together women in various sports leadership roles connected by their vast experiences in the space. “This year, our theme, Shifting Mindsets, is important for everything that leadership requires of frontrunners in Africa’s dynamic sports scene. The coronavirus pandemic has tested the quality of leadership in sports and exposed gaps that need to be plugged if we are to build resolute sports systems and organisations on the continent. We are confident that our line-up of speakers for this year will offer some useful experiences and practical guidance,” said Juliet Bawuah, Founder - Africa Women’s Sports Summit. Participants will join live keynote sessions, interviews and panel sessions via an online livestream feed, positioning them to ta

The 21st Annual Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Festival is scheduled to climax with a three-day music celebration, from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th August, 2020. Dubbed the VGMA Weekend, the event will celebrate our steep Culture, vivacious Music, and iconic Artistes. 30 Awards will be presented at 2 exclusive events on Friday 28th, and Saturday 29th August at 8pm each night. And on the 30th of August, the frontline workers of Covid-19 will be honoured with the VGMA Covid- 19 Heroes Concert, also starting at 8pm. A galaxy of stars is billed to thrill a million-plus audiences with exciting performances. They include EL, Kidi, Adina, Kuame Eugene, Kofi Kinaata, Medikal, Kwesi Arthur, Akwaboah, King Promise, Eno Barony, Strongman, Celestine Donkor, Ras kuku, Efya, Kofi Mole, Epixode and many more. Unlike previous years, there shall be no ticket sales. Attendance shall be strictly by invitation. However, music lovers can enjoy the VGMA Weekend experience from the front seat of the comfort of t

Ahead of the 21st Annual Vodafone Ghana Music Awards slated for 28th -30th of August, Charterhouse is happy to announce Teflon Flexx as the winner for the 7th edition of the VGMA Unsung Category. The journey, which started February this year, saw six (6) promising acts emerge from over 5000 social media submissions- Imrana, Gyakie, Teflon Flexx, Kofi Jamar, Sherry Boss, and Abochi. These talented artistes were featured in an up-close live-band music session performing two of their best songs, hosted live in the Music Room. The program was broadcast on TV3, GhOne TV, TV7, EBN TV, Homebase TV, and CTV, and online on Facebook and YouTube, where the general public were asked to vote for who they would like to see perform at the 21st Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. Based on votes, Teflon Flexx emerged the winner in a landslide victory. He thus becomes the 7th winner of the Unsung Category of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, following MzVee, Dark Suburb, Adomaa, Kuami Eugene, Kelvyn Boy, and Ku

Unilever Ghana has today unveiled a refreshed and new pack for its Pepsodent Cavity Fighter toothpaste. Pepsodent still remains the same trusted brand in Ghana’s oral care sector and the new pack change for easy identification ushers in an exciting period for the brand as it continues its mission to help improve people's oral health and habits. Commenting on the new pack, Joel Boateng, Category Manager, Unilever Ghana said, “Pepsodent’s mission is always to use its products, expert advice and innovations to improve the oral health of Ghanaians. While we have unveiled a new pack for Pepsodent, we have maintained the same formulation that will give the maximum cavity protection our customers need for optimal oral health”. Mr. Boateng advised Ghanaians to look out for the bold red smile on the box as it is one of the distinct features of the new pack. He also indicated that the new pack change replaces the entire Pepsodent cavity fighter portfolio which comes in 15g, 65g and 175g, and

TV personality Yazzi Sangari is a new host on GHOne TV, making her mark as a promising anchor to look out for. Less than a year on the Accra-based TV, she has been doing very well among her peers and gradually winning her way into the heart of TV viewers. She is one of the hosts on Rhythms and also appears on GHToday, a three-hour morning show that starts with news, a work out segment and discussion of topical issues of the day. Beyond that, she is on different other shows, including casting the entertainment news on Starr 103.5FM. She is not only good at what she does, but she is also full of life. She said she is looking forward to making a huge impact in the media scene. “So far, it is been an exciting, thrilling, informative, challenging and scary experience for me,” she said about her five months experience on GHOne TV. “Waking up early, risking my life during a pandemic, meeting new people, learning new things, putting my life in the public eye but it’s part of the job and makes

Africa’s first Apple Music Radio host, DJ, producer and philanthropist, Cuppy, has unveiled her highly anticipated debut album, Original Copy. Years in the making, Cuppy’s Original Copy features an array of high-profile collaborations and sees her tap into a sound she describes as “neo-Afrobeats”, tackling themes ranging from independence to love lost and African pride with the 12-track release. “I am so proud that the album is now out. For me, it's not about numbers and statistics and charts, it’s about the fact that I was able to focus and achieve my dream of having an album. I invite everyone to join me on this new journey and I hope they enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making this album,” shares Cuppy. Original Copy being an oxymoron is the perfect album title for Cuppy’s debut offering. She expresses: “I’m exactly what I shouldn’t be according to my environment. Original Copy is about being fearless to do you. I hope everyone that listens to my album is inspired by my sto

Multiple award-winning TV show, WatsUp TV has earned another feature in its roll of honour as a nominee in Ghana’s biggest awards scheme for Radio and Television, RTP Awards. Nominated in the category of TV Entertainment program, WatsUp TV is noted for its sterling entertaining programs which broadcast on several television stations in Ghana spanning 14 hours a week. WatsUp TV is nominated alongside UTV’s United Showbiz, Atuu, Real News, Angel TV’s Purple Room, GhOne TV’s Rythmzlive, TV3’s Showbiz 360 and Max TV’s Upclose. In Ghana, WatsUp TV airs on TV7, EBN Channel and Max TV and viewed in over 40+ countries across the world through its broadcast on Canal+ channels in Guinea and Burkina Faso.

In its quest to ensure the safety of its customers and the general public following the re-opening of open-air bars and some tourist sites in the country, Guinness Ghana has initiated a partnership with the Health Promotions Directorate of the Ghana Health Service to support the businesses to re-open safely. The Executives of Guinness Ghana, led by Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah, Corporate Relations Director paid a courtesy call on the Director of Health Promotion, Dr Dacosta  Aboagye to deliberate on the best ways of supporting open bars and some tourist sites to reopen safely for business.   Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah, used the opportunity to commend the Health Promotion Division for their great work in curbing the outbreak of COVID-19 in Ghana and also to extend Guinness Ghana’s support in the fight against the infectious disease. She indicated that Guinness Ghana is a responsible corporate organization and has a 60 year history of partnering its customers for growth.   “We believe our contribution

Ghana’s leading television station, TV3 Network is introducing a new telenovela to take over from the very popular Naagin which ended last week. “Chasing My Heart” is an Indian soap to air from Tuesdays to Fridays at 6PM starting from Tuesday 18th August 2020. “Chasing My Heart” chronicles the story of Naina, a strong and resilient lady who lives with and cares for her ailing mother. Naina falls in love and gets engaged to her sweetheart, Amit. Their engagement breaks up when her mother takes seriously ill and Naina is unable to join Amit at Innsbruck, Austria. Once her mother is well, she insisted on Naina following her love and moved to Innsbruck. Naina leaves with a heavy heart but gets shocked to find out that Amit had moved on and is in a relationship with another woman. Afraid that this news might affect her mother’s health drastically, Naina continues to stay in Innsbruck all alone, lying to her mother that she is happily married to Amit. At Innsbruck and as fate will have it, N

This week, Kiddwaya beat the other BBNaija housemates to win the Head of House title, choosing Tolanibaj to be his deputy. Both housemates automatically gain immunity from the next round of evictions as well as enjoy exclusive access to the Head of House lounge for the week. For the first time since the start of the games, Big Brother announced that both the HoH and DHoH will get to invite one guest each into the Head of House luxury lounge per week. The guests can spend as much time as the Head of House and Deputy wants in the lounge - but of course with ‘Biggie’, there is always a twist! The guests are not allowed to spend a night in the lounge and cannot be swapped during the week after they are chosen. With that in mind, Kiddwaya and Tolanibaj preceded to nominate Erica and Prince as their guests. The usual Monday night Head of House games have now become keenly contested by the housemates; each one of them familiar with the game and hoping for luck to be on their side.

On Sunday, July 26, in his 14th update on Coronavirus, H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, the President of the Republic of Ghana announced that restrictions on certain public places, including some tourist sites and open-air bars had been lifted. Guinness Ghana’s priority is the safety of its employees and customers and therefore, we are taking immediate actions to fully equip our wholesalers and retailers with prescribed safety tools to protect their staff, customers, and the public. We fully understand the extreme difficulties the lockdown measures instituted about six months ago have had on the hospitality industry and the severe impact on our customers. However, as a key stakeholder and a responsible business, Guinness Ghana firmly understands that for these businesses to reopen safely, they must be supported. At the core of what we do is ensuring the profitability and growth of our wholesalers and retailers. Therefore, Guinness Ghana will support government efforts by working with our stakehol

In fact, Vince Lombardi was right when he said winners never quit and quitters never win! As Winston Churchill rightly puts it, you can never give up on something that you cannot go a day without thinking about. That is the story of Ahmed Boakye, who was last night crowned as the ninth edition winner of Ghana's Strongest reality show organized by Ghana’s leading television station, TV3 Network after participating in the competition for eight times.   The grand finale of this year’s edition of Ghana’s Strongest was held on Sunday 16th August 2020 at the Elli Beach Resort in Tegbi, in the Volta Region. With a total of 96 points, Ahmed Boakye outclassed his three competitors to become the winner. The Kumasi-based athlete, Ahmed Boakye, beat competition from Prosper Dakora, Mustapha Arhin and Godfred Akolbila to be crowned this year’s champion, taking over from last year’s winner, Victor Ampofo. Speaking after the completion, an elated Ahmed Boakye said “it has been a long road for me

The third live eviction show of the BBNaija Lockdown edition saw Kaisha who escaped eviction last week leave the house. Housemates were mostly relieved after the eviction show as Ebuka announced that Big Brother was only evicting one housemate from the bottom four this week. During the week, Erica became Head of House and got immunity from eviction this week. She chose Kiddwaya as her deputy, who was also exempted from possible evictions. The rest of the house were put up for possible evictions. At the beginning of the live show, Ebuka announced that TrikyTee, Kaisha, Wathoni and Neo were the bottom four for the week. Housemates were then individually called into the diary room to nominate two housemates for eviction. At the end of the process, Kaisha was immediately evicted from the house. She hurriedly left the Lockdown house forever after saying her goodbyes to fellow housemates.

In awakening to a new economic and social reality as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the African culture and creative industries, the International Congress of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has lent its voice to the advocacy for COVID-19 palliative measures for artistes and other practitioners in the music, culture and entertainment industries of Africa. This decision was reached during the two-hour Conference/Meeting of the International Congress of AFRIMA held via Zoom on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 1600 hour (GMT), with the theme; Post COVID-19 Developmental Gaps and Challenges in the African Music and Entertainment Industries: African Regions and Countries Perspective. The entertainment industry of Africa is among the worst hit industries in the coronavirus crisis. Stage and concert performances have been suspended, thereby affecting performance artistes, the technical production and support businesses where users can access entertainment without restriction

Multiple award-winning model, Araba Sey has been unveiled as the face of Runway Ghana. A successful brand influencer, she will headline the organization’s efforts during this year’s event to consolidate the gains made in the past years. Founded in 2016, Runway Ghana brings together stakeholders in the fashion industry including models, fashion designers and customers to collaborate, and share ideas on how to make the industry better and beneficial for everyone involved. “I am honoured to be appointed as the face for Runway Ghana 2020,” says Sey, who is also the Beach Soccer Ghana Brand Ambassador. “I am excited about the future of the Ghanaian fashion industry, and very thankful for the opportunity to contribute my bit to making this year’s event bigger and better.” The fourth edition of the international fashion showcase will be held in December 2020, and will feature seasoned designers from countries including Ghana, United States of America, Nigeria, United Arab Emirates, Liberia an

MTV has announced that entertainment powerhouse Keke Palmer will host the 2020 MTV VMAs. This year’s screen breaking spectacle will bring together music fans worldwide and pay homage to the strength, spirit, and incredible resilience of NYC and its beloved residents. The VMAs will be simulcast live on August 31 at 00:00 WAT (Pre-show) & at 01:00 WAT - 03:00 WAT (Main show) on MTV (DSTV Channel 130) & MTV Base (DSTV Channel 322). “We’re thrilled to have the multi-talented Keke Palmer as this year’s “VMAs” host,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events for ViacomCBS Media Networks. “Keke is an energetic force and a quadruple threat with unmatched comedic wit who will make this year’s show truly unforgettable.” Keke Palmer is an actress, music artist, host, author, humanitarian, and a passionate voice for her generation. She was nominated for a 2020 Emmy Award for co-hosting the popular daytime series, “GMA3: Strahan, Sara, and

  The Arts and Tourism Writers Association of Ghana (ATWAG), will be having a forum on the state of the Ghanaian creative arts sector on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. The forum which will be in a form of a webinar will be held from 3pm to 5pm via zoom. This move is in tandem with the quest of the association to engage with stakeholders of the arts, tourism and culture sectors, to know how they are faring, ask questions and proffer ideas to them. Mark Okraku Mantey, the Interim President of the Creative Arts Council will walk the members through the operations of the arts sector. This is just one of the activities lined up by ATWAG for the rest of the year. There shall also be separate webinars on culture, tourism, good writing skills and blogging, in the course of the year. Apart from these, ATWAG has planned, as part of the activities, to hold an encounter with the political parties later in the year. This will be a platform to engage the political parties on what they have in their manif

The Galaxy Note20 series is a productivity powerhouse that works like a computer and lets you game like a pro. The recently launched series comes in two versions: Galaxy Note20 Ultra, designed for Note fans who demand the ultimate in power and productivity, and Galaxy Note20, for broader Note users looking to maximise their time for work and play. The Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra stay true to the series’ core DNA with designs that are premium, timeless, and unmistakably Note. From Friday, August 14 you can pre-order the new Galaxy Note 20 and get free Galaxy Buds as part of the limited launch offer. “Never before have we relied on technology like we do today,” said Eugene Nahm, Managing Director at Samsung Ghana. “This limited pre-order offer therefore not only offers amazing value but is an opportunity to own devices that maximise work and play.” As of 14 August, those who pre-order the Galaxy Note20 Ultra will receive the new, wireless Galaxy Buds Live and those who o

When it comes to getting fit and healthy, there are many factors that can contribute towards your overall sense of wellbeing. Nutrition, rest, stress levels, work commitments and genetics are just but a few of that factors with the potential to affect personal health and fitness goals.   Becoming healthier and more active is a long-term lifestyle change and one that requires a daily commitment. However, it is not late if you have not made that commitment yet. You can start today by addressing smaller areas in your daily life and try to change one habit a day. The tips below from Herbalife Nutrition, a leading health and wellness brand, would prove beneficial as you get started. It’s All about Balance The more active you are, the more important it might become to give your body an adequate amount of nutrients, in order to keep being the best version of yourself. This includes staying hydrated and eating well balanced meals on time. Why not keep a journal of your daily nutrien

It’s big on Onua TV this month, August 2020! Award winning Ghanaian musician, Empress Gifty Osei Adorye, is set to host a new exciting show on Onua TV, currently the fastest growing Ghanaian local language channel. According to management of the television channel, the assertive and bubbly musician will be hosting a unique talk show which focuses on cooking and music. The show is dubbed Aben Wo Ha and it is expected to premiere on Sunday 16th August 2020 from 5PM to 6PM. Aben Wo Ha is designed to bring to the kitchen men from all walks of life; be it politicians, showbiz personalities, members of the clergy and others. The show is uniquely positioned, with a fusion of music and cooking.  

Ghanaian Police officer, Hajia Sa-ada Muhammed known in Showbiz circles as Hajia Police has touted her ingenuity as the founder of the emerging music genre dubbed Afro-Islamic. Speaking about what the genre means, she touted the elements of teaching, spiritual healing and entertainment. According to her, Afro-Islamic exhibits very unique features that gives it a better position to rival other existing genres as the genre is also designed to convey strong emotions and typically has deep, meaningful lyrics created for this purpose. Its roots are from Qur'anic verse's in Islamic teachings. As a genre emerging from Ghana, Afro-Islamic will create and provide positive life changing experiences for all in the country and beyond. Also speaking on how her Islamic religion has influenced and shaped her musical taste, Hajia Police noted that, the values of liturgical music and religious songs are to encourage participation and build community while giving praise and thanks t

Ghana’s leading financial technology company, expressPay, is on the cusp of expanding its line of innovative services with international remittances set to start soon. The service will begin with remittance transactions from the UK to Ghana and expand to other European countries. The introduction of international remittances will entrench expressPay as the leading financial technology company with a focus on customer needs and changing socio-economic dynamics. The company currently offers highly patronised domestic remittance services across banks and mobile money schemes. expressPay is a leading Visa eCommerce processor in Ghana supporting thousands of consumers and businesses with digital payments. Speaking on the motivation for the company venturing in the international remittance space, CEO of expressPay, Curtis Vanderpuije said, “enabling international remittances was just a matter of time. We understand the money transfer and payment needs of our customers. They want real time so

Akoma Fm, is the fastest growing radio station in the Ashanti region and has over the past one year penetrated the heart of radio listeners across the region with quality programmes and events. Just within a year of operation, the  fastest growing station has become a force to reckon with when it comes to the radio market in the Ashanti region. Akoma Fm's compelling News and Current Affairs Programming leads in breaking news stories and community engagements. Critical issues of interest are carried in the News, 'Akoma Kase3bo', with stories beautifully delivered by Maame Dufie Amakwaa, Nana Billa Kantanka and Nana Konadu Yiadom. Duty bearers are further engaged on 'Adekyee Mu Nsem', the development-focused Morning Show which has over the past year attracted discerning listeners and astute guests to engage the Host, Sir John.   "We prioritize the development needs of our listener and therefore focus attention on issues that ensure the socio-economic wellbeing of

After the unusual break-in-calendar of the 21st Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Charterhouse is thrilled to announce a comeback. Organizers and partners have settled on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th August as the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Festival Weekend. Given the peculiarity of this year as a result of COVID-19, some notable events within the festival will not be held. Key amongst them are the Nominees Jam and the Celebrations Jam. The revised calendar thus begins with the big conversation on who wins what, on the VGMA21 CountDown Series, showing 6pm every Sunday on TV3 and online on Facebook – Charterhouse Ghana. The 30mins show features seasoned industry pundits in category discussions, analysis and predictions. This has already begun. The 7th edition of the VGMA Unsung follows with a pre-produced concert which will be shown on TV for public voting and participation. This year, six (6) promising acts were selected from over 5000 social media submissions- Imrana, Gyaki

Vodafone Ghana has completely waived off charges on any amount of money transfers from Vodafone Cash to all other networks to lessen the financial burden of customers during this COVID-19 period. This means that from today, Vodafone Cash customers can send money to their friends, family and business associates across the various networks for free. This is a bold and most revolutionary move the industry has seen since the inception of Mobile Financial Services in Ghana. The offer is based on consumer insights that revealed customers and businesses want to do more transactions on Vodafone Cash in a flexible manner without worrying about the charges. Commenting on the initiative, Pushpinder Gujral, Consumer Business Unit (CBU) Director at Vodafone Ghana said: ‘’At Vodafone, we continue to innovate based on consumer research and come out with solutions that empower customers to confidently use our Vodafone Cash service.  We are always looking out for ways to provide innovative products and

 The fastest growing Ghanaian local language television channel, Onua TV, is set to celebrate its first anniversary this month. Onua TV is a subsidiary of Ghana’s leading media company, Media General and positioned to project Ghanaian values and culture. Onua TV was launched on 10th August 2019 in the Ashanti Region during the Media General’s “Ashanti Invasion” which witnessed the unveiling of contestants for the thirteenth edition of TV3’s Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) pageant. The television platform has since become the source of credible and timeous news plus several stimulating and entertaining content. Onua TV has introduced quality programmes on human interest, health, music, sports, and entertainment. Speaking about the first anniversary, the General Manager of Media General Television, Francis Doku, highlighted the channel’s pledge to provide its audience with quality content at all times and also embrace the highest professional standards in broadcasting.

Ozo has won this week's Head of House (HoH) game! He becomes the first male HoH and the first Housemate to complete the game. He subsequently chose Dorothy to be his deputy. This means they both get to live in the luxury Head of House lounge and enjoy immunity from the coming evictions while the other housemates scramble for votes. The now anticipated Monday night game followed the same pattern, the only difference this time was the introduction of some new obstacles such as a ring toss and having to draw a portrait of oneself.  After receiving a gentle reprimand to take the games more seriously from Ebuka, and after witnessing a double eviction during the Sunday live show, the housemates faced the game with the determination to win. The game gives every Housemate an equal opportunity to win so they put in their best hoping to get lucky. As expected, Lucy did not qualify to partake in the game since she won the title last week. As the game progressed, Nengi an

Ka3na and Lilo have been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Lockdown Show. The two housemates were evicted at the first eviction show of the season this Sunday, August 2, 2020 making them the first set of housemates to leave the show.  The two evicted housemates along with Eric and Praise scored the lowest public votes after all the housemates, except for the HoH and Deputy, who were put up for nomination on Monday. After the bottom four were announced by Ebuka during the live eviction show, each housemate was then given the opportunity to nominate two out of the four for possible eviction. The four housemates with the lowest votes were Lilo, Eric, Praise and Ka3na. After each housemate voted in the diary room, Ka3na and Lilo received the highest nominations from their fellow housemates and were evicted immediately leaving Eric and Praise in the house. Speaking to Ebuka after her eviction, Ka3na says she will miss all the housemates but particularly Lucy and Dorathy who she has built f

Following the success of previous editions, insurance group, Hollard Ghana has announced the August edition of its “H.Insured: All About Insurance” webinar series to be held on Friday, August 7, at 4 pm. The virtual event meant to demystify all things related to insurance, is under the theme “A better future through wealth creation and protection in uncertain times.” The highly anticipated conversation features senior corporates, Patience Akyianu, Group Chief Executive Officer of Hollard Ghana; Maidie Arkutu, Senior Vice President, New Business Development, Nutrifoods Ghana; and Kojo Addae-Mensah, Group Chief Executive Officer, Databank Group. On the essence of the webinar, Cynthia Ofori-Dwumfuo, Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Hollard Ghana, said: “Most people work hard to create sustainable wealth but as we’ve seen this year, unforeseen circumstances could joepardise those efforts. H.Insured this August will explore how the unpredictable should factor into