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Gov't supports AFRIMA with $4.5 Million for 3 years- Tourism Minister reveals

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catherine afeku catherine afeku[/caption] The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Catherine Afeku, has disclosed that the government is throwing in an amount of $ 4.5 million to support the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) which is happening in the country from the 21st of November – 24th November, 2018. Speaking on Hitz FM on Friday, November 23, 2018, Mrs. Afeku said that Ghana hosting the 5th AFRIMA is an opportunity to boost  tourism and creative arts. She also revealed that Ghana will be hosting for 3 years. “Government is supporting the event with $4.5 million for the three years but for this year, we are spending $ 700,000,” she said According to her, the governments promise to invest in Tourism and the Creative Arts has seen it funding festivals like the ChaleWote festival. She also added that the  Ghana Music Awards, amongst others will also receive funding. AFRIMA  is an annual award show which was launched in 2014 to celebrate African Creative excellence. The main event which is the awards show will be held tomorrow, 24th November, 2018 at the Accra International Conference Centre.]]>

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GRIDCo reduces power supply to parts of Accra – ECG

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is pointing in the direction of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) for the erratic power supply (dumsor) in some parts of the Greater Accra region.
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Olivetheboy denies writing ‘Goodsin’ song for Ayra Starr

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Ghanaian Afrobeat singer and songwriter, Joel Ofori Bonsu, professionally known as Olivetheboy, has debunked claims his hit song “Goodsin” was composed to express his affection to Nigerian songstress, Ayra Starr. (more…)

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THE RECENT INTERNET BLACKOUT AFFECTED MY STREAMS – KiDi

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Multiple award-winning Ghanaian artiste, Dennis Nana Dwamena, well-recognized by the stage name KiDi recently expressed frustration over the recent internet blackout in the country, highlighting its adverse impact on his streaming numbers and online engagement.  (more…)

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Burna Boy calls out foreign media over old shaved beard photos

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Nigerian artiste Burna Boy has publicly criticized foreign online media platforms for sensationalizing an image of him without his signature beard. (more…)

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Nurse Verification Fee: NMC suspends newly approved verification Fee

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The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (NMC) NMC) has suspended with immediate effect, the implementation of the newly approved fees imposed on nurses pending its review. (more…)

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Watch: Ghanaian filmmaker Kofi Asamoah hosts star-studded birthday dinner

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Ghanaian filmmaker Kofi Asamoah marked his birthday in grand style at the luxurious Kempinski Hotel on March 27, 2024. (more…)

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