A Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, has criticized the labeling of African marriage as “traditional marriage.” Chika Mba stated that in order to make our country and continent great, we must embrace our own identity and traditions. “If we reject even our own names and adopt European names […]
If you feel like your teen is a mystery, new data may help give you a better look inside their world. While teen boys and girls are facing many of the same issues, including school pressure and mental health concerns, they may need different kinds of support, according to a Pew Research Center Survey published Thursday. “One […]
A rainstorm has destroyed a six-classroom block at Mafi Atitekpo D.A. Basic School in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region. All the pupils from the six classrooms are now learning under trees, making it difficult for them to cope with their studies. According to a report by an eyewitness named William, he spoke […]
Ghana has commemorated the 77th anniversary of the February 28 Christiansborg Crossroads Shooting incident at the Nationalism Park in Accra. On Saturday, February 28, 1948, a group of ex-servicemen from the Gold Coast Regiment marched to Christiansborg Castle to present a petition to the colonial authorities, only to be met with gunfire, resulting in the […]
Nutritionists have advised Ghanaians to eat more beans-based meals, including the popular local dish, gari and beans, also known as ‘Gobe’ to prevent heart diseases. They said incidences of obesity and cancer could be minimised with the regular intake of beans meals. At a programme in Accra to mark the World Pulses (Beans) Day on […]
Miss Susuana Twumwaa, the Midwife in-charge of the Ante-natal and Postnatal clinics at the Sunyani Teaching Hospital has expressed concern about growing trend of alcoholism and substance abuse among pregnant women and girls. She noted that bad and unhealthy practices remained inimical to their growth and development as well as their unborn babies too and […]
Mr John Dramani Mahama has been sworn in as President of Ghana. He took the oaths of office and allegiance administered by Chief Justice Araba Torkornoo. He becomes the first non consecutive President in the Fourth Republic after a landslide victory in the 2024 presidential polls. Below are some snapshots of the presidential inauguration ceremony. […]
The Culture Management Group behind AfroFuture is proud to unveil its 2025 AfroFuture Culture Calendar, with an ambitious lineup of events that seamlessly showcase its signature blend of music, fashion, food, and art, creating an unforgettable cultural experience. Following another unforgettable Detty December in Ghana, this year’s calendar marks AfroFuture’s first-ever major activation in the […]
AfroFuture, formerly known as Afrochella, is an African music festival platform dedicated to celebrating the diverse culture and contributions of the diaspora through festivals, live performances, interactive activities, and community engagement. This year’s event, dubbed the “AfroFuture Culture Beach Jam,” took place at Accra Polo Beach, marking a change in location from previous years. Revelers […]
AfroFuture, formerly known as Afrochella, is an African music festival platform dedicated to celebrating the diverse culture and work of the diaspora through festivals, live performances, interactive activities, and community engagement. This year’s festival was dubbed the “AfroFuture Culture Beach Jam” at Accra Polo Beach, marking a change in location from previous years. Revelers were […]
