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IOM Ghana Ambassador, Kofi Kinaata premieres 'No Place Like Home' music video

Published

6 years ago

April 28, 2018

PKE Photography 341 IOM Ghana launched the song and video No Place Like Home by Kofi Kinaata, Goodwill Ambassador on Safe Migration in Takoradi on 26 April 2018. The launch was part of a three day awareness raising campaign on the dangers of irregular migration conducted in the Western Region, one of the main areas of origin for Ghanaian returnees from Libya. The Ghanaian Rapper and Songwriter (Kofi Kinaata) was appointed the UN Migration Agency’s first Goodwill Ambassador to promote safe migration in Ghana in November 2017. Through the song, but also through direct engagement with communities and youth, Kofi Kinaata will support the Agency’s awareness raising campaigns. The song encourages the listener to think critically about the choice to migrate irregularly – saying that in our haste to make money, we forget that the grass is not actually always greener on the other side and that there are opportunities in Ghana. Kofi Kinaata drew inspiration for the song from personal experiences of friends from Takoradi who have migrated irregularly as well as from a recent trip to the Brong Ahafo Region where he has accompanied IOM in sensitization tours in Sunyani and Nkoranza. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFukHyBS1YU&t=14s In 2016 alone, 5,636 Ghanaian migrants arrive in Italy by sea, an increase from 4,431 in 2015. Most Ghanaians trying to reach Europe travel through Libya, where currently tens of thousands of the estimated 700,000 migrants living in the country suffer horrendous human rights abuses. Since June 2017, under the EU-IOM Joint Initiative on Migrant Protection and Reintegration in Ghana, IOM has supported the return of 496 Ghanaians from Libya, and is in the process of facilitating their reintegration in their communities of return. Awareness raising sessions were carried out with communities in Takoradi, New Takoradi and Sekondi in the Western Region through community events, focus group discussions and radio talk shows. Kofi Kinaata also accompanied IOM Ghana staff, Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officers and members of the European Union Delegation to Ghana to his alma mater, Takoradi Technical Institute (TTI) to speak to the students on the dangers of irregular migration and the importance of making informed decisions. IOM Ghana also took this opportunity to award three young Ghanaians who emerged winners for the “Make It Happen In Africa” Competition, aimed at highlighting the opportunities for youth in Ghana. The winner submitted a video explaining the potential of agriculture to curb poverty and hunger in Ghana. He’s the founder of “I think Agric”, a NGO focused on changing the mentality that agriculture is a punishment and a career only for the poorest. He is also the co-founder of Youth Feed Ghana, a project which establishes farms in rural communities. The launching of “No Place Like Home” and the awards ceremony for “Make it Happen” in Africa contest was attended by community members, youth as well as special guests including the Regional Minister, Metropolitan Chief Executive and Traditional and Religious Leaders. Sylvia Lopez-Ekra, the Chief of Mission for IOM Ghana congratulated the three young Ghanaians for their contribution in highlighting the opportunities that are available to youth in Ghana. She also said “it is of utmost importance that we continue to explore all avenues of raising awareness amongst the youth in Ghana on the real dangers of irregular migration, and even more importantly how they can access opportunities that exist here in Ghana.” The awareness raising activities in Western Region were supported by the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration in Ghana funded by the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa. The Make it Happen in Africa and development of the song and video “No Place Like Home” was supported by the German Federal Foreign Office under the project Aware Migrants – Engaging Communities in West Africa.]]>

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Gospel artiste Kojo Royal set to end 2023 with a masterpiece ‘Wo Ye Onyame’

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2 weeks ago

November 17, 2023

Ameyaw Debrah

UK-based Ghanaian Gospel musician Kojo Royal is about to end 2023 with a masterpiece, made possible by some of the best musicians and composers in the industry.

The singer and instrumentalist has just announced that he is ending the year with a new single titled ‘Wo Ye Onyame’.

The song ‘Wo Ye Onyame’, to wit ‘You are God’, shows how dependable Kojo Royal is on his Creator.

The song is also an appreciative piece and victory song that his followers can use in times of triumph, or even in times of turbulence.

Even with his instrumental and songwriting prowess, Kojo Royal is succored by some of the best musicians he’s worked with to create ‘Wo Ye Onyame’.

The song was composed by himself and guitarist Isaac K. Ampong (Ike). His backing vocalist Vivian Aboagye wrote the song. Popular UK-based sound engineer Joe Wilson mixed and mastered it.
Drummer Jeremiah Aboagye, keyboardists Kofi Boateng and Theophilous Aminarh, and guitarist Festus Mensah brought their experiences and talents to glaze the masterpiece.

According to Kojo Royal, the song will be released on December 15, 2023. He said his fans should expect nothing but an inspirational, worship-centered and soulful masterpiece.

Last month, Kojo Royal disclosed that he is committed to using his music as a tool to champion a charity agenda.

He said this charity will focus on raising God-fearing children. “My mission is to win devoted believers to God with my music,” he said in an interview with Ghanafuo.com.

“I want to give them some soulful music that
will draw them closer to God. I want to build a children’s home filled with God-fearing children for different communities,” he added.

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Mimi Andani writes openly on her divorce

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2 weeks ago

November 15, 2023

Ameyaw Debrah

Ghanaian Big Brother Africa star and creative entrepreneur, Mimi Andamonhas revealed in a social media post that she has been divorced for a while now. (more…)

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Trending Pictures Of Digital Marketer and Media Personality Ms.Nancy Goes Viral After A Picture Of Them Together Pop Up Online

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1 month ago

October 27, 2023

Ameyaw Debrah

Social media has been abuzz with excitement over a captivating photograph featuring the well-known Digital Marketer and Founder of Visual Display Network (VDN), Gorbachev Awuah, popularly known as Rems, and the beloved Television Personality, Professional Style Coach, and Public Speaker, Nancy Adabea Anane, who goes by Ms. Nancy. This snapshot, which has been making the rounds on various platforms for the past week, has ignited discussions, speculations, and a myriad of unanswered questions.

Mainstream Ghanaian Bloggers and the ardent admirers of both the media personalities have been eagerly deliberating the nature of their connection ever since the image started trending. Renowned Bloggers including ZionFelix, Ameyaw Debrah, Gh Kwaku among other Bloggers posted the picture on their social media handles, and their captions have only added fuel to the curiosity.

ZionFelix, in his caption, wrote, “Could this be love?? What am I seeing with my eyes like this. Ms. Nancy and Gorbachev Awuah, should we save the date anaaa mu se s3n!!!! This is soo out of the blue oo, my guy @iamremsover abeg come explain yourself!”

Ameyaw Debrah pondered, “Interesting post by Media Personality Ms. Nancy, does this mean we should be expecting a wedding ceremony very soon, or it’s just the beginning of the relationship. We’re waiting for more details @iamremsover.”

Gh Kwaku chose not to comment but left an intriguing remark, saying, “I haven’t said anything, I’m just passing by, but Ms. Nancy’s caption alone eerrhh!! Ok, bye.”

Ms. Nancy herself contributed to the speculation with her caption, which seemed to hint at something intriguing. She stated, “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE 99! @iamremsover and I are acquaintances and only meet at events every now and then. A random picture we took at Mandy’s wedding A is giving such couple vibes. As others in the industry, we could decide to take more of such and get our friend bloggers to insinuate that we are an item, and BANG, all will be on our pages trying to know the latest on our relationship, etc., and we will trend! I would be called a cougar but I would still trend. It’s nice to trend, but please make people work hard for it. But this boy @iamremsover is fine. Sorry for snitching, guys.”

The enigmatic caption has stirred further intrigue, leaving everyone guessing about the nature of their relationship and whether it’s simply a playful tease or something more significant.

As speculations continue to swirl, only time will reveal the true story behind this viral picture and the nature of the connection between Gorbachev Awuah and Ms. Nancy. For now, the online community remains captivated by this delightful mystery.

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Shatta Wale, Esther Piesie others shine in UK, Full List Of Winners Of Ghana Music Awards UK 2023

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2 months ago

October 9, 2023

Ameyaw Debrah

Shatta Wale emerged Artist of the Year at the 2023 edition of Ghana Music Awards UK. He also won Reggae/Dancehall Artist of The Year, Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year as well as Most Dominant Fan Base of the Year.

Piesie Esther also claimed multiple awards including Gospel Song of The Year for her soul-stirring track “Wayε Me Yie,” Gospel Artiste of The Year, and the Songwriter of the Year award. Black Sherif secured the title of Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of The Year, while Akwaboah got the nod for Highlife Artiste of The Year.

Sarkodie bagged the awards for Best Rapper of the Year and Best Collaboration of the Year for “Country Side” featuring Black Sherif.

The event was not only a platform for local recognition but also highlighted the global impact of Ghanaian artists.

See the full list of winners below:

Artiste of the Year

Shatta Wale

Uncovered Artiste of The Year

Essi

New Artiste of The Year

Lasmid

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“It’s disrespectful to me, my team, my fans…” – JZyNo responds to Ruger’s snide remarks on ‘Butta My Bread’

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2 months ago

October 4, 2023

Ameyaw Debrah

JZyNo had a mouthful for Ruger following the latter’s insinuation about the success of his viral song ‘Butta My Bread,’ featuring Lasmid.

The Liberian star’s response comes after the Nigerian singer took a jab at him in episode 10 of the Zero Conditions podcast in September titled “Born to Rule.” Ruger had no qualms in undermining the quality and effort behind JZyNo’s flagship song, casually saying: “Now if you want to blow, you go blow by mistake. Na by mistake dem dey blow. There’s– It’s not intentional anymore. You could just say your [song] blow on TikTok,” before proceeding to sing a snippet of the song and concluding, “Then, you don turn artist be that.”

WATCH HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@jzynodaily/video/7285675899297565958?lang=en

In a personal video addressed to his fans, JZyNo hit back at Ruger, calling the ‘Asiwaju’ hitmaker’s comments disrespectful, amid other factual statements meant to expose Ruger’s snide remarks. “You know very well every artist put in work to get to somewhere, every artist. Not talking about JZyNo, who has been doing this for years,” the ‘Butta My Bread’ star said. He added: “The statement that Ruger made, for me, it’s disrespectful to me and my team and my fans, Dancegod Lloyd who did the challenge, the artist that I featured, Lasmid. And in fact, the entire Liberia and Ghana industry.”

WATCH HERE: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=264787739282807

It is uncertain if this will be the start of a feud between the two artists moving forward. Meanwhile, ‘Butta My Bread’ still boasts a strong presence on charts across the continent, having amassed over 100M streams since its release in April. The song has become one of 2023’s top hits, putting JZyNo at the vanguard of Afrobeats and his critics to shame. As he prepares to release his eagerly-awaited song with Camidoh ‘Eyes On You’ this week – following its postponement out of respect for the late Mohbad, JZyNo may be on the verge of delivering another indelible hit.

‘Eyes On You’ featuring Camidoh will arrive on all music platforms come October 6th. Don’t miss out.

@jzynodaily Popular Nigerian singer, Ruger throws shade on the leader of the New Liberia, JZyNO. #nigeriantiktok🇳🇬 #dancegodlloyd #ghanatiktok🇬🇭 #viralsound #liberiatiktok🇱🇷 #fyp #jzyno #buttermybreadchallenge #buttermybread #followme ♬ original sound – JZYNO DAILY❤️🦅

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Former First Lady, Theresa Kufuor passes on

Published

2 months ago

October 1, 2023

Ameyaw Debrah

Media reports indicate that former First Lady Theresa Kufuor is dead.

Mrs Kufuor, nee Mensah, is reported to have passed away on Sunday, October 1.

She served as the First Lady of Ghana from January 7, 2001 to January 6, 2009.

She assumed the role after her husband succeeded Jerry John Rawlings as the President of the Republic of Ghana.

While serving as First Lady, Madam Theresa set up the Mother to Child Community Development Foundation to help in the proper development of children and prevent mother-to-child transmission of diseases.