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The Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd, has presented the CBG Financial Journalist of the Year award to Mr Maxwell Akalaare Adombila of the Graphic Communications Group at the 24th Ghana Journalists Association awards night in Accra. The winner of the category “Best Business, Finance and Economic Reporting Journalist of the year was rewarded with a special plaque. Speaking on the award, Deputy Managing Director of CBG in charge of Operations, Thairu Ndungu, said “The category, titled ‘CBG Financial Journalist of the Year’ aims to encourage and drive innovation within the financial sector”. Congratulating the 2018 Best Business, Finance and Economic Reporting Journalist Maxwell Akalaare Adombila, the Deputy Managing Director of CBG said, “Economic reporting plays a significant role in economic development and it is therefore important we find ways to encourage and strengthen Journalists’ contributions.

The Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) and SyPhics Studios, an innovative multimedia firm that specializes in events have launched the third edition of AfroFEST at the TMA office in Tema. AfroFest is a 7-day festival that seeks to unite with local stakeholders, celebrate and showcase the rich Ghanaian culture and put Tema and Ghana on the map of cultural excellence. Across the Diaspora and the world at large, Ghana has been known for its vibrancy through fashion, cuisine and music. AfroFest is a display of all the beauty that Ghana has to offer and above all, a platform to unite us and be proud of our African roots. The event will be organized by the Tema Metropolitan Assembly under the auspices of the Mayor (Metropolitan Chief Executive), Mr Felix Mensah Nii Anang-La and managed by SyPhics Studios Limited in collaboration with Renegades Africa, 4SYTE TV, and a consortium of young talented men with varied experiences in events management. Speaking at the event, The Tema ...

Highlife songstress and ‘All Night Long’ hit-maker Vanessa Nice has appreciated and acknowledged her music lovers and Ghanaians for recognizing her talent. According to the multi-talented singer, Ghanaians are gradually accepting her music which she sees as a sign of bigger things to come. Vanessa was on the Starr Drive show on Starr FM to promote her new single featuring Kuami Eugene. When asked about how 2019 has been for her she said “it’s all by grace, and I feel it’s a rightful time for me as well. Through everything that has evolved with my music I’ve come to a place I feel like I’m being recognized and accepted gradually in Ghana.” “Recently I had two nominations at the 4syte music video awards meaning by grace I’m being accepted and being recognized,” she added. On her she balances school and music she said “It’s quite tedious. But I just balance both of them. I have friends that update me and I catch up.”

UK Grime trailblazer Wiley was named as the latest headliner in the Fifth Wave of Performers for the Africa debut of Afro Nation. The “Boasty” rapper joins previously announced A-list stars; BurnaBoy, D’banj, Davido, Wizkid, 6LACK, Shatta Wale, Stonebowy and Alkaline. The 5th wave has artistes such as “Yes I Do” songstress, Becca, Nigeria’s Seyi Shay and the “Mad Over You” hit maker; Runtown. In addition, British rapper Sneakbo will be lighting up the shores of the Gold coast with his repertoire. Afro Nation the biggest urban music beach festival brand in the world will climax the “Year Of Return” celebrations in Accra with spectacular production and entertainment experience from over 30 acts during the 4 days. Festival tickets are still on sale at www.afronationghana.com for both general access and VIP. Day Passes for selected days are on sale at all First National Bank branches in Accra.

Julian Appiah known in showbiz as Julian Darksta, a Ghanaian-United Kingdom based Afro-beats and dancehall artiste whose music is  making a great impact  in the international Afro-beat and UK Afro swing scenes is one of the talented  artistes  who was billed to perform at the ‘Shake a leg with the stars’ on November 23, 2019. The event which was held at Timber Gardens 161 London RD, had other great talents based in UK and Ghana like; NGB,Charlie O, Larry Harry, Atumpan, Anda DaRida, Safo NP, K Rhymes, Shango, Taxman Waxy, Sonni Bali, Ephraim, Zafonic, Enoch Music, Vickz, MK, Ghanaboyz and a host of other great arts. Darksta, who doubles as a business man and recently released his fifth single dubbed, ‘Summer Time’ thrilled the fans with awesome performance. He performed ‘Talk talk’, ‘Anytime’, ‘Bad Ronaldo’,  and ‘ Summertime’ which was composed for all the party lovers who want to jam to some great tunes.  It was produced by K’Adu, and featured a gr...

 Deputy Managing Director of Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), Thairu Ndungu has revealed that it is imperative for Ghana to take advantage of exports of goods and services since it contributes more than 35% of Ghana GDP. “Exports contribute more than 35% of our GDP and it is very critical to the stability of the Ghana Cedi, hence the urge to spearhead the discussion on how to develop initiatives and activities that offer collaborative support and partnership with exporters in Ghana. CBG is committed to facilitating National Development and the first step is to fervently support Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana,” he said. Thairu Ndungu said this when speaking at an export forum which brought together various exporters, export facilitation institutions and stakeholders to explore opportunities in International trade, in a bid to improve Ghana’s Export Trade. The one-day Exporters Forum organised by CBG brought together representatives from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Gh...

Ghanaian celebrities, Funny Face, Caroline and Serwaa Amihere have taken to social media to thank Pepsodent Ghana for transforming the life of a young boy called Christian Baah. Christian was suffering from a benign tumor known as Fibromyxoma, an aggressive condition that led to the swelling and deforming of his face. The condition made it impossible for little Christian to do simple every day activities like speaking, eating, smiling and even breathing. He became withdrawn as he could not socialize with children his own age. With no financial help coming in, the parents were desperate for a helping hand to save their son.  Pepsodent, through its #EverySmileMatters brand communication mandate decided to ease the pain of this little boy by paying the cost of his full surgery. The decision to cover the bill for the surgery is part of Pepsodent’s World Oral Health Day (WOHD) campaign which was marked earlier this year. The case was referred to Pepsodent by the Ghana Dental Associat...