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The sixth season of Big Brother Naija tagged Shine Ya Eye, premiered Saturday night with 11 male housemates unveiled by show’s host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. The first set of housemates - Boma, Saga, Yousef, Pere, Whitemoney, Niyi, Yerins, Jaypaul, Emmanuel Sammie and Cross – gave off a fun, bold, unique and energetic vibe, which will keep the viewers glued to their screens over the next 72 days. Meet the ‘Shine Ya Eye’ Male housemates: Boma: This housemate shows off his modeling skills on stage. He mentioned he has been modeling for 10yrs and he takes modeling opportunities as it comes. Saga: He is 28-years-old but in his head he considers himself a 21-years-old. He mentioned he’s a free spirit, as well as young and fun. He also mentioned he’s an engineer but he would love to go into the industry as he has a passion for art and other creative things. Yousef: He loves looking good for the camera. He’s very confident and he’s from J-Town. He is looking to bring some fun, sexiness and entertain...

Hollard Life Assurance, a subsidiary of Hollard Ghana has sponsored top performing recruits of the Regional Police Training School in Kumasi during the passing out parade of 320 recruits. The sponsorship includes a one-year group life insurance cover of up to GHC10,000, a cash award, and a customized plaque for the top five performers. The all-inclusive group life insurance covers medical expenses, critical illness, permanent disability, partial disability, and death benefits for the recruits. Speaking at the ceremony, the Branch Manager of Hollard Life Assurance Kumasi, Kwaku Gyapong Fosuhene said, this act was a response to a call they received from the command soliciting support. “The Ghana Police service remains an important entity in this country. Extending a helping hand by way of sponsorship espouses our purpose of enabling more people to create and secure a better future. Our specially tailored group life insurance cover will provide that peace of mind the police need to execut...

The ride-hailing company Bolt, has announced the appointment of Ali Zaryab as Ghana’s Country Manager for Bolt Food. Ali is a passionate and experienced professional with a knack for innovation. His great expertise and understanding of e-commerce is vital to the leadership of the operations of Bolt Food in Ghana. “We’re thrilled to have a leader of Ali’s experience heading Bolt Food in Ghana. There is no doubt that he will lead the team and the service to the next level of growth in the market. With Ali as lead, we are confident that we will strengthen our commitment to offering our customers the best food delivery experience,” said Hillary Miller-Wise, Bolt Food Africa Regional Manager. Ali will be responsible for formulating and executing strategies that drive the expansion and growth of services across Ghana while spearheading Bolt Food’s operational excellence.

  The pervasiveness of plastic pollution requires all hands-on deck to make any meaningful impact. As a member of the Ghana Recycling Initiative by Private Enterprises (GRIPE) - an industry-led coalition under the Association of Ghana Industries with a stake in the plastics sector to integrate sustainable waste management solutions– FanMilk Plc has been rallying its consumers to adopt sustainable waste disposal methods. The company’s FanChoco School Caravan Wrapper Collection Promo, launched in partnership with the Ghana Education Service, sensitizes school children on healthy snacking, proper waste management and adherence to COVID-19 protocols. This year, it aimed at involving basic schools to partake in collecting wrappers of products belonging to the FanMilk Plc portfolio. The Managing Director of FanMilk Plc, Ziobeieten Yeo emphasizes that the company believes that, “the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected and that each time we eat and drink, we vo...

Unilever’s skincare brand: Geisha has launched two new variants of the soap – Geisha Black Soap and Geisha Moringa. An event like no other, it took place at the La Palm Beach Hotel Garden to give guests a feeling of the great outdoors and a firsthand experience of the natural composition of the new products. With all COVID-19 protocols being observed, guests were hosted at a green and cool ambience and serenaded with live performances from Six Strings and MzVee; the brand ambassador for Geisha Black Soap and Geisha Moringa Oil. In addition, guests were wowed by a spoken word performance from Ghanaian poet, Apiorkor Ashong - Abbey, who seamlessly strung together words to vividly describe and unveil the newly launched Geisha soap variants. The new Geisha Black Soap is infused with activated charcoal and cocoa butter, which cleanses the pores of the skin and helps remove dirt and oil for clear glowing skin. The Moringa oil soap on the other hand fuses Moringa oil and Glycerin,...

Unilever Ghana has today launched two new variants of its Geisha soap, specifically Geisha Moringa and Geisha Black soap. These variants are formulated with locally sourced natural ingredients such as cocoa butter, activated charcoal and Moringa oil and come at a time when the Ghanaian consumer’s demand and preference for locally sourced and natural based products is on the rise. Geisha has a rich history of being Africa’s most loved soap on account of the long-lasting benefits it offers to patrons, and this innovation is an addition to its range of enviable variants. Speaking at the launch, Managing Director of Unilever Ghana plc, George Owusu-Ansah, said “I would like to assure you, that these two variants are safe and beneficial to all skin types. Our brand Geisha is, indeed, proud to add these two variants to its growing portfolio of variants. Variants that give consumers quality, affordable solutions to their Skin Cleanse needs.” “I want to seize this opportunity to commend member...

Employees of the country’s favourite insurer, Hollard Ghana with subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life Assurance, affectionately called Hollardites has donated sanitary items to support new moms at the Trust Mother and Child Hospital. The items donated to the hospital include anti-bacterial liquid soaps, hand sanitizers, disposable facemasks, medical gloves, wash hand stations, bleach, washing powders, disinfectants, toiletries, paper towels, diapers, and bottled water. Presentation Speaking on the motivation for the initiative, Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Hollard Ghana, Cynthia Ofori -Dwumfuo said: “We are proud of Hollardites for raising funds to purchase and donate these items to the hospital. The initiative named Hollard Ghana Volunteer Activity is an employee-driven activity that sought to give back to the community. It is our nature to do well by doing good and so, giving to a Mother and Child unit is one of our numerous ways of showing care and putti...

The Corporate and Investment Banking Team at Absa Bank Ghana has donated 100 set of desktop computers and accessories to the Kressner Children’s Home School in Amasaman and the St. Anthony Catholic School in Tantra Hill. The project which cost GHs70,000 to refurbish and provide desktop computers to the two schools was aimed at supporting over 200 students become digitally savvy and abreast through the teaching and learning of Information Communication and Technology (ICT). At a short handing over ceremony, Mrs. Ellen Ohene-Afoakwa, Regional Corporate Director, West Africa at Absa Bank said the donation forms part of the bank’s Force for Good agenda which encourages employees to play a shaping role in society. “As a digitally-led bank with an African heartbeat, Absa is passionate about the education and digital skills development of young people hence the need for us to contribute our quota to the promotion of digital literacy and inclusion in Ghana,” said Mrs. Ohene-Afoakwa.

Several ground-breaking innovations have been birthed during this pandemic as companies and industries are at their wits’ end, figuring out how to lessen the financial burden on their customers. One of the most pioneering initiatives during the period was introduced by Vodafone Cash as part of its comprehensive support for Ghanaians. The Mobile Financial Service operator completely waived off charges on any amount of money transferred from Vodafone Cash to all networks in addition to its already existing no charges to other Vodafone Cash customers. In essence, customers do not incur any charges when they send money from their Vodafone Cash account to friends and loved ones on Vodafone and other networks. This initiative, which remains the most innovative product from the industry, has brought great relief to millions of Ghanaians as well as Small and Medium Enterprises across the country, as Vodafone continues to absorb charges. Vodafone Cash customers have expressed their appreciation...

Samsung is pleased to announce that the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G won the Best Smartphone category at the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards) during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2021. The annual GLOMO Awards recognise the hardware, software and services that drive innovation across the mobile industry worldwide. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: Best Smartphone At the awards ceremony on June 30 th , the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G was named ‘Best Smartphone’ of the past year. The smartphone, which features a professional grade camera system and bright Intelligent Display is the go-to choice for users who want to take gorgeous, detailed photos. It is also the first device of the S Series to support the S Pen, for advanced productivity from power users. With all these features packed into a sleek contour-cut design, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G represents the very best of Samsung engineering.  The category judges said, “The best Android smartphone Samsung has ever made with a great ra...

Samsung has launched the new Samsung Galaxy A22 smartphone, the latest in its popular collection of affordable devices. The A Series is designed to make Samsung’s latest innovative products more accessible to a wider audience. With an immersive visual experience that enriches streaming and gaming, and a versatile camera to capture your everyday, the Samsung Galaxy A22 is a powerful device in every way. “The Galaxy A22 is an impressive device at excellent value that builds on our growing Galaxy A Series portfolio”, said Lucas Lee, Managing Director at Samsung Ghana. “Featuring an immersive display and a versatile camera, our customers can experience next-generation performance, demonstrating Samsung’s commitment to providing accessible devices without compromising on quality”. The Samsung Galaxy A22 boasts a 6.4inch 1 Infinity U Display. The high-resolution Super AMOLED screen ensures an immersive visual experience that lets you enjoy your favourite content with no interruptions. Th...

To say plastic pollution is one of the biggest threats to environmental sustainability is an understatement. To put it bluntly, the world is engulfed in plastic filth posing grave consequences to both humans and animals alike. The problem is purely human-generated and there is no denying that a collective effort would be required to salvage the situation and bring things under control. Already the menace of plastic waste has prompted efforts to write a global treaty negotiated by the United Nations. The treaty signed in 2019 is supposed to serve as a wake-up call. But when you take a stroll along our beaches or water bodies, one would soon recognise the severity of the problem we face – and the fact that even without the UN treaty, we have got to do something urgent about the situation. Corporate organisations have come to recognise that they equally have a duty to the society in which they operate as far as the issue of plastic pollution is concerned. In Ghana, Fan Milk for instance h...

FanMilk PLC, Ghana’s leading producer of nutritious and refreshing milk-based and dairy-based food products, has won top honours at the 2021 edition of the Marketing World Awards. SuperYogo, the new fortified frozen yoghurt from FanMilk has been adjudged as ‘Best New Product of the Year’, while FanYogo’s recent advertising campaign, called ‘Shine Your hustle’ won the Marketing Campaign of the year. The awards are in recognition of the brands’ performance and are based on a comprehensive critera to ensure best in class marketing execution is recognized. SuperYogo is an innovative product fortified with Vitamin B6 &D to support the immune system. FanYogo Shine Your hustle is an exciting communication campaign that features a yoghurt seller, a bofrot seller and a trotro mate, proudly showing off their hard work. Both introductions have resonated strongly with Ghanaians.

Leading digital music distribution company, TuneCore, which launched operations in Africa earlier this year is offering a 15% discount to Ghanaian artists in partnership with the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. The offer comes as part of TuneCore's commitment to empower talented independent musicians across the globe by facilitating a seamless music distribution process. TuneCore’s entrance in Africa aligns with an increasing number of independent artists in the region. Guests at the recent VGMA National Music Summit pledged to take urgent action to improve the commercial gains of Ghanaian musicians by broadening their reach and increasing their marketability not just in Ghana but globally. All talented creatives and aspiring musicians who want to take their careers to the next level are eligible for the offer. The discount covers first single and album distribution irrespective of the musicians’ location. The signup process to become a TuneCore artiste is simple, efficient, and trans...