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University of Ghana adopts “Madman and the Drunkards” for postgraduate studies
University of Ghana has adopted Waterz Yidana’s Award Winning Play titled “Madman and the Drunkards” for their Postgraduate Students to Study
Waterz Yidana is a top Ghanaian playwright, poet, activist and publisher. He wrote his first play, ‘The Mango Seed’ in 2007, and it was published in 2013. In 2015, a Theatre Arts student of the University of Ghana directed this play as his project work. The Mango Seed won the 2019 Efo Kodjo Mawugbe’s Prize in Drama awarded by the Ghana Association of Writers (GAW)
In 2016, ‘Madman and the Drunkards’ together with “The Poetry, Letters & Short Stories of Waterz Yidana’ were also written and published.
Madman and the Drunkards got so much good and critical reviews and national and international attention that it became an instant hit. The Ghana Education Service approved and recommended it for schools.
It won the Efo Kodjo Mawugbe’s Prize for Drama in 2017 in Ghana, awarded by the Ghana Association of Writers. In 2019, the University of Ghana requested to use it as a subject text for Graduate students and for stage performance which was granted. Waterz Yidana emerged as the winner of the prestigious 40under40 Awards in the category of Authorship and Creative Writing in 2019. He has been nominated for other awards and accolades, including the Social Entrepreneur Of The Year Award. The Ghana Arts and Culture Awards has also nominated Mr. Yidana to win “Discovery of the Year Award” for his great contribution in the arts…
Over five thousand (5000) copies of MADMAN AND THE DRUNKARDS were sold in Ghanaian schools….
Discussions are underway with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to get it used as a subject text in Ghanaian and West African Secondary Schools.
This satirical comedy has found its way into the libraries of prestigious universities abroad, such as: Harvard University Library, Oxford University Library, Stanford University Library, Princeton University Library and other University Libraries across the world.
Waterz Yidana has met with almost all the legendary writers from Ghana and the rest of West Africa including Wole Soyinka who he considers his mentor. He has many celebrity friends, and Professors.
Yidana is much intersted in plays, poetry, essays and activism. He makes very good use of Social Media, especially Facebook where he writes almost on daily basis.
He is a columnist for GhanaWeb, ModernGhana and writes for Junior Graphic and The Mirror, Ghana’s second most widely read National newspaper. He has been on JoyNews TV for an interview, Citi FM, Radio XYZ, GTV and other media platforms to talk about his books and writings. He is a member of the Ghana Association of Writers (GAW) and is part of a 5-Member Committee called (GAWSOP) Ghana Association of Writers School Outreach Programme.
He is also the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Makola Books Limited, a publishing company based in Accra, which he uses to publish his works and the works of other writers in Ghana and the rest of Africa. The publishing house has so far published four books, with which three have won literary awards in the country. THE MANGO SEED, MADMAN AND THE DRUNKARDS, and THE SLUMMER’S CURSE by Azags Gandaah have all won awards.
Makola Books Limited has received about seven books from writers across Africa and work is ongoing to select the very best ones for publication next year. Mr. Yidana is writing his next two plays and one of them is based on the life story of one of Africa’s greatest leaders, Thomas Sankara. The book is titled “THOMAS SANKARA’S GHOST” and the other one is titled “THE LAND OF GOD”
Waterz Yidana has said that the life of Thomas Sankara, just like Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and Patrice Lumumba is worthy of emulation, therefore his next book is solely to promote the ideals of this selfless and brave African leader.
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Delta to serve Ghana with new Airbus A330-900neo
Delta Air Lines will fly its state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo on nonstop service from Accra to New York-JFK effective 27 October 2024. The new aircraft will add approximately 30% more capacity between Ghana and the United States.
Speaking to journalists at a media roundtable in Accra, Matteo Curcio, Delta’s Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India, said, “Delta has worked to deliver an enhanced travel experience in Ghana. We look forward to welcoming customers onboard our A330-900neo aircraft come October, offering exciting new products and services as they travel to and from the United States.”
Matteo used the opportunity to express his gratitude to Delta’s customers, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, and the government of Ghana for their continued partnership.
The brand-new A330-900neo aircraft will add nearly 1,000 more seats each week between Ghana and the U.S. It offers four distinctive experiences – Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin – and more cargo capacity to cater for growing demand.
Customers can expect Delta’s best-in-class service and a uniquely premium onboard experience as they travel to and from the U.S. Each Delta One Suite features a sliding door for enhanced privacy, the luxury of a fully reclining seat, accompanied by plush bedding crafted from recycled materials. Delta One customers can also enjoy more beverage options and a seasonal chef-curated four-course meal.
Meanwhile, customers flying in Delta Premium Select will have more space to relax and stretch out, with a wider seat, deeper recline, an adjustable footrest and leg rest. Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin passengers benefit from comfortable, memory-foam seats.
All travelers will enjoy ambient lighting for a restful flight, Wi-Fi for purchase, and seat-back screens featuring 1,000+ hours of Delta Studio entertainment. Delta collaborates with diverse suppliers worldwide for in-flight products such as artisan-crafted amenity kits and beverages like Thrive Farmers Tea.
Delta continues to maintain its reputation for operational excellence. The airline has consistently been recognized for excellence in passenger experience, customer service, operational performance, and workplace culture. Recent achievements include winning Cirium’s Platinum Award for operational excellence for the third consecutive year, OAG’s most on-time airline, Air Transport World’s Airline of the Year 2024, and the Wall Street Journal’s top U.S. airline.
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A Powerful and Emotional Experience – “In the Pants of a Woman” – By Beatrice Shine Ayroe
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Short films and La Cinef Jury and selections of the 77th Festival de Cannes
Flanked by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, Paolo Moretti, Claudine Nougaret and Vladimir Perišić, the Belgian actress Lubna Azabal will award the Short Film Palme d’or and the 3 La Cinef prizes, the Festival de Cannes’ selection dedicated to student films.
The Jury will discover the 11 films in the Short Film Competition and the 18 films in La Cinef selection unveiled today.
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Atarah Praise: Prophet Joseph Atarah set to rock Adenta on May 19
Ghana’s singing Prophet, Joseph Atarah is set to rock the people of Adenta on May 19 with Atarah Praise. (more…)
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Mysstel releases video for ‘Paradise’
Budding Ghanaian musician Agyeiwaa Stella Ofosu, affectionately called Mysstel in the music circles, has released the much-awaited video for her song Paradise.
“Paradise” written and produced by multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician and producer Kuami Eugene of Rock Star Made It fame has enjoyed massive rotation and airplay since its release recently.
The video directed and shot by Cassidy is a reliving of the lyrics of the song which urges ladies to give their male partners the treatment of a lifetime.
“Paradise” released under Oracle Entertainment, is a tale of two lovers who are geared for the rollercoaster journey into the future regardless of the challenges.
According to Mysstell, love is not one-sided, and it is about time ladies make their male partners feel special, adding that “this means going all out for him like he will do for you regardless.”
“You need to let them know you love them, they deserve to be taken to special places, let them see the best part of you, take them to your paradise,” she said.
Mysstel is optimistic she has something unique which will help her break into the Ghana music industry and later take the world by storm.
Watch the video below
Mysstel – Paradise (Official Video) finally out
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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GEXIM To Celebrate Ghanaian Workers With “Workers’ Mart Tuesday Market”
May Day, which is also known as International Workers’ Day, is a public holiday celebrated on 1st May every year. It is a holiday that is recognized in many countries around the world to celebrate the achievements and contributions of workers around the world.
As part of activities to mark this year’s edition of May Day, the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) will be hosting a special edition of its popular Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Fair, Tuesday Market, on Tuesday 30th April 2024.
Dubbed as “Workers’ Mart”, the fair is scheduled to take place at the forecourt of the Africa Trade House (next to British Council in Accra) from 8AM to 8PM. It will be a platform to showcase a wide variety of top quality Made-In-Ghana products to be sold at unbeatable prices.
According to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEXIM, responsible for Banking, Ms. Rosemary Beryl Archer, the Made-In-Ghana products to be displayed are very unique, and authentic, ranging from food and ingredients, beverages, skin and beauty care products, textiles, apparel, garments, leather footwear to slippers and many others.
She added that “we at GEXIM are happy to leverage the day to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our employees and Ghanaian employees in all industries. Also, it has become more imperative in recent times to recognize the importance of labour rights and fair working conditions. The significance of Workers Day goes beyond the commemoration of past struggles, it is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the labour movement and to look towards the future to ensure that workers’ rights are protected and that fair and just working conditions are upheld”.
Ms. Archer further stated that the Bank has over the years introduced initiatives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace to ensure that all workers are treated fairly and have access to equal opportunities.
She encouraged members of the general public to make it a point to join in the celebration by attending “Workers’ Mart on Tuesday 30th April 2024 at the forecourt of the Africa Trade House (next to British Council in Accra) from 8AM to 8PM which will be climaxed with a “Worker’s Jam”.
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