Buzz
Airtel unveils Pan-African Rising Stars Championship and concert with 2face, Papa Wemba, AY and Daddy Owen
Airtel Africa has unveiled a Pan African soccer tourney – Airtel Rising Stars Africa Soccer Championship – that will provide an opportunity for budding stars to showcase and gauge their raw talent with the best in the continent. The Championship will be part of the Airtel Rising Stars program, a soccer talent initiative that has focused on identifying and nurturing soccer talent from the grassroots onto a national stage. The Championships will take place on 20th to the 25th of August in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi. The tournament will comprise of a preliminary qualifying round, a knockout round and a final. A draw will be conducted in Nairobi on the 15th of August to determine the group stage fixtures. The format of the under 17 tourney will give both boys’ and girls’ teams the chance to assess their team work and individual skills against some of the best nations In Africa. The football extravaganza will attract teams from some of Africa powerhouses in the under 17 age group such as Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, DRC pitted against upcoming nations such as Gabon, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Burkina Faso amongst others. The Airtel Africa championships will be officially opened by Kenya’s Prime Minister, The Rt.Hon. Raila Odinga and will be graced by Ambassadors representing the other 14 nations that will participate in the extravaganza. It is expected that over 500 rising stars will travel to Nairobi courtesy of Airtel operations across the continent. Speaking about the inaugural Africa Championships, Airtel Africa’s Chief Marketing Officer said: ‘’The Airtel Africa Championship is a natural product of the exciting and dazzling skills which we have seen showcased in the on-going Airtel Rising Stars initiative. The tournament provides the perfect melting pot of talent, cultures and passion exhibited during the Airtel Rising across Africa.” He added: “By designing a bigger stage for the teams and future stars, Airtel is sending a message to the participants, coaches, soccer enthusiasts on our long term support for sports and activities that empower and celebrate talent.” Airtel has confirmed that as part of its partnership with DSTV’s sports channel, Super Sports, the Boys and Girls final matches will be broadcasted live on 25th August starting at 0800hrs to 1200hrs CAT. The Final matches will herald the kick-off of two specialised Airtel Rising Soccer Clinics which will be run by soccer coaches from the Manchester United and Arsenal Soccer Schools. The clinics will be held in Nairobi and Accra respectively. The Soccer clinics will provide technical expertise to aspiring stars chosen by top coaches in the 15 African countries. To spice up the clinics, Airtel has announced that the teams that scoop the girls and boys trophies will also attend the soccer clinics. The Final matches will be followed by a pan African Music extravaganza involving four top artists from the continent. Amongst the artist lined up for the concert are Congolese crooner Papa Wemba, Nigerian Artist Tuface, Tanzanian Rapper AY and Kenyan Gospel artist Daddy Owen.]]>
Buzz
Jah Lead releases new song ‘Shame on You’
Buzz
Oheneyere Mercy Aseidu, Gifty Anti, Stacy Amoateng, and other celebrities grace Akwaboah Jnr’s Traditional Wedding
The traditional wedding of Renowned Ghanaian Highlife singer-songwriter Akwaboah Jnr and his wife, Theresa was a star-studded affair, with a constellation of Ghanaian celebrities gracing the occasion to celebrate the union of love and culture. (more…)
Buzz
Medikal’s Indigo O2 show officially sold out
Ghanaian rapper Medikal’s debut Indigo O2 show in London has officially sold out, confirmed by the venue. (more…)
Buzz
Watch: Exclusive videos and photos From Akwaboah Jnr’s Colourful Traditional Wedding
Award-winning Ghanaian singer-songwriter, Gladstorm Akwaboah Jnr is celebrating a significant milestone in his life as he ties the knot in a beautiful traditional wedding ceremony. (more…)
Buzz
Kwadwo Sheldon expresses disappointment in the NPP Gov’t; says engaging in politics never helped him
Well-known Ghanaian Youtuber and content creator, Bernard Kwadwo Amoafo, professionally known as Kwadwo Sheldon has voiced his deep disappointment in the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) asserting that engaging in politics has never benefited him personally. (more…)
- Buzz1 week ago
Some Wealthy Ghanaians Lack Philanthropic Spirit – Michael Blackson asserts
- Buzz1 day ago
Ghanaian blogger Sika Official stabbed at a pub
- Buzz1 week ago
Dress decently to the gym; some men want to make it to heaven – Williams Uchemba tells ladies
- People & Lifestyle3 days ago
Techiman-to-Accra: Seidu Rafiwu’s Record-Breaking 380km Walkathon
- Buzz7 days ago
Funeral arrangements announced for late Nollywood actor Junior Pope
- World News4 days ago
Former US Army Servicemember, Sanda G. Frimpong Sentenced to Prison in Money Laundering Romance Scam
- Buzz4 days ago
Taking the HIV test in public was my suicidal note to the world; I couldn’t take it anymore. – Joyce Dzidzor Mensah
- Buzz1 week ago
Ghana’s rap scene declining; most hardcore rappers now turned singers – YPee
- World News7 days ago
Iraqi TikTok star Om Fahad shot dead outside Baghdad home
- Buzz1 week ago
Jeremone Otchere shares story of how he met his wife to mark their 10th anniversary
- World News4 days ago
US Army Major Kojo Owusu Dartey Found Guilty After He Smuggled Guns to Ghana in Blue Barrels of Rice and Home Goods
- Watch1 week ago
From Dansoman to the World: Kush Keef lights up the Afro-Dancehall scene