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ngela Lansbury, a versatile actor who wowed generations of fans as a murderous baker, a singing teapot, a Soviet spy and a small-town sleuth among a...
The food culture in Ghana, has welcomed a wonderful new addition. A healthy life is a happy life. The consumption of healthy foods by humanity is...
Loretta Lynn, who became a standard – bearer for women in country music with her songs of strength and independence, died at the age of 90....
Ekow Blankson, a veteran actor and GhanaWeb’s Commercial Manager, has died. The news of his death was first announced on Facebook by Accra-based Hitz FM, and was later confirmed by a number of industry figures as well as colleagues at Ghanaweb. The cause of his death is unknown. Ekow Blankson held various leadership positions with four multinational corporations, including Ghana Breweries Limited, a Heineken subsidiary; Coca-Cola; Vodafone; and WaterHealth International. He has also held positions as Managing Director, Director of Brands and Corporate Communications, and General Manager (Luv FM and Nhyira FM) with media companies such as TV Africa, Media General Ghana Limited, and Multimedia Broadcasting Company. He was also the conglomerate Groupe Ideal’s Director of Strategy and Corporate Communications. Ekow Blankson earned a Masters Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Ghana, Legon, as well as a marketing certificate from Heineken University in Amsterdam and a Diploma in Theatre Arts (Drama) from the University of Ghana, Legon....
Ghanaian music star Fuse ODG has revealed his legal team is in touch with that of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) over the use of his intellectual property in a...
The dispute between Ghanaian musician Kirani Ayat and the Ghana Tourism Authority over copyright infringement does not appear to be going away anytime soon. Yesterday, Kirani Ayat chastised the Presidency for using parts of his music video in an advertisement without his permission. This came after Ghana’s President, H.E. Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, shared a video promoting tourism in Ghana in honor of World Tourism Day 2022. According to Kirani Ayat, the President used a portion of his “Guda” video in the advertisement, despite the fact...
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has responded to a claim of intellectual property infringement made by Ghanaian musician Kirani Ayat. The Authority stated in a statement released on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, that “the footage in question was acquired legitimately from a bespoke creative agency as part of a project in 2019.” It was also revealed that the aforementioned video had been played several times locally and internationally without incident in accordance with the terms agreed with the agency and not as alleged. Read the full statement below. Our attention has been drawn to a tweet by Kirani Ayat and a...
Mmrantiehene Yeboah Afari, a veteran media personality with Kumasi-based Sompa FM, has died. According to reliable sources, the radio host died on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Manhyia Government Hospital in Kumasi, shortly after being rushed there for treatment. Mmrantiehene, also known as ‘Man 88,’ joined newly-established Sompa FM after leaving Fox FM, where he worked for nearly nine years. He previously worked for OTEC FM and New Mercury.
A federal jury on Wednesday convicted R. Kelly of several child pornography and sex abuse charges in his hometown of Chicago, delivering another legal blow to...
The singer’s family shared a statement announcing his death. R&B vocalist Jesse Powell has died, according to a statement released by his family. The Gary, Indiana,...
