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A King had to die

Filthy and poor me! What could I have become if not for the support of others? My burden has been made light because of...

BettyBlueMenz Perspectives: Lost fight against streetism?

It is no secret that hundreds of thousands; possibly millions of Ghanaians make their living selling food and household goods to commuters in traffic. This...

Confessions of a Catholic

Forgive me, father, for I have sinned.  I have lost the tongue with which I have to make this confession. I will recall my...

BettyBlueMenz Perspectives – Is Ghana great and strong at 61?

“God bless our homeland Ghana and make our nation great and strong.” That is the first line of our national anthem, scripted for us by...

Diaries of Oguaa Fisherman: A fisherman’s letter to armed robbers – Come for dinner and let’s talk

Dear Armed robbers, Many fishermen at Oguaa have been urging me to write to you for the sake of humanity. But I have resisted their...

Kenya’s political crisis, who is responsible?

Before independence In the murky game of politics, Kenyans’ indifference and mistrust as a country begun to play out way back even before Independence. Kadu,...

Towards The 1st Biannual Sports Congress, 2019 ….SETTING NEW AGENDA FOR GHANA

ONE of the key functions of the National Sports Authority (NSA) under the SPORTS ACT, 2016 (Act 934) in achieving its objects, is “the...

When spirituality takes the place of common sense

John Mbiti, a renowned theologian described Africans as “notoriously religious”. This assertion by Mbiti perfectly describes the majority of Ghanaians. We are often very quick...

BettyBlueMenz Perspectives – Deadly Roads

If you have had the opportunity to travel outside of this country, you will testify that the nature of roads in Ghana is really...

The playboy who got away with $242m – using ‘black magic’

One day in August 1995 a man called Foutanga Babani Sissoko walked into the head office of the Dubai Islamic Bank and asked for...

Rampant road accidents hampering Ghana's tourism

An average of 2,000 mortalities per year over the past 5 years in Ghana via road accidents is alarming to say the least. Why should...

BettyBlueMenz Perspectives: A letter to my King, my Valentine

My dear King, It never ceases to amaze me the beauty of your heart. The deep love and care you have for me. But for...

God still speaks to his people so let’s not be dispirited by false prophets

Each time Ghana loses a prominent personality, particularly within the showbiz or media fraternity, we instantaneously jump into a frolic of mass mourning, go...

George Opare Addo writes: A SONA of campaign promises

Few days ago, the President; Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo in fulfillment of Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, delivered the State of Nation...

BettyBlueMenz Perspectives: A tear for Ebony

On my way to work this morning, I heard Ebony Reigns’ latest hit song “Maame Hwe” on radio. I was a bit surprised because...

BettyBlueMenz perspectives: Pepper Dem Ministries vs Sugardem GH brouhaha

The Oxford English dictionary defines a feminist simply as an advocate or supporter of the rights and equality of women. The term and its meaning...

When the teacher indulges in sexual misconduct

Introduction The teacher, under no circumstance, should be linked to any form of misconduct, be it sexual misconduct or whatever. Aside from being a dispenser of...

On the issue of leaked sex tapes and nude pictures

Ghanaians like making victims criminals and vice versa. I said this when the Tamale sex leaks occurred. Note that unless a man records and willingly...

Bawumia and medical tourism

Let me begin by wishing the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana a speedy recovery. “The Presidency has revealed the Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia...

Reviving the poultry industry through partnerships – The case of Park Agrotec Ghana Limited

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made a historic visit to Park Agrotech Ghana Limited, an emerging company in the supply of day-old chicks located...

How a “shithole” continent lost its right to dignity – Manasseh Azure Writes

If someone tells you that you have bad breath and you’re not sick in the head, you are not expected to laugh or smile....

Prof. Mike Oquaye writes: What is Republic Day in Ghana?

In 1960 Ghana became a republic. However, in 1966 that was overthrown by a military coup led by Kotoka, and the 1st Republic ended. The...

The last message Alhaji Bature left me

The most striking statement about death that I have ever come across is from an Arabian poet that had his heydays in the pre-Islamic...

TV License brouhaha: My take

Just as the finances of a country partly depend on tax, the strength of public institutions like Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) depends on its...

31st December to Remember in Ghana’s Socio-Political Struggle to Liberation-The Revolution Day

Introduction: Ghana’s political history cannot be complete without a proper introspection, on the trajectory, events and lessons that characterized the dark stages in our political...

Unemployment joke by Akufo-Addo’s aide backfires, but it’s pardonable

If there’s any nonsense that must not be carried into 2018, it’s the way some Ghanaians twist every issue – private and public –...

Why NPP And NDC Cannot Stop Corruption In Ghana

From now, to the next elections in the year 2020, the following screaming headlines would be a constant feature in the Ghanaian news media...

Kofi Annan writes: The Courage to Make Positive Change

According to a recent Oxfam report, just eight men have the same wealth as half the world’s population. In many places, inequality is growing...

MANASSEH’S FOLDER: Akufo-Addo’s chunk of the corruption python’s meat

Dear President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Those of us who grew up in the days of Kwaku Ananse stories know at least one proverb and...

Another Perspective by Dilys Sillah: When No Means No But Nobody Is Listening

I don’t know whether to laugh or cry… I don’t know whether to laugh out of sheer disbelief or cry out of sheer anger...

Letter To Virgin Mary on Jesus’ Birthday!

Dear Virgin Mary, I am writing to congratulate you on your glorious birth for humanity! May the will of your son and the father be...

Top 5 skills that will make you stand out in the workplace

Many recent graduates or young professionals have had to deal with the difficult realities of being unemployable upon completing school. Some were not privileged...

Humour: I cheated on my wife again

This Xmas paaa, the way I would celebrate er, hmmm. Why is it that everything that is very sweet also smells? For example, I...

‘Why I decided to live and work in Africa’

In a delightful lunch with students at the Elysee housing in Trou aux Biches, they shared their hopes and dreams for themselves and Africa....

Right and wrong signals: A message to Akufo-Addo

Mr. President, I hope that this message finds you well. At the onset, let me wish you a Merry Christmas in advance and congratulate you...

If I were to eulogize Reverend Aaron Korley Antonio

If I were to eulogize the late Rev Aaron Korley Antonio, I could do that all day long. This is because he stands tall...

Rejoinder: Ghanaian students enslaved with occultism, the case of Commonwealth

The rat as a creative being is nocturnal in nature, if it moves during the daytime it is either a sign of bad omen...

America is in decline – Arthur Kennedy

It is clear that America is in decline. It has lost influence in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. In a survey of 37 countries...

Ebony Reigns is a saint!

The scanty dressing of dancehall artist,  Ebony Reigns, is now a subject of national debate, attracting views of both industry players and those outside...

MANASSEH’S FOLDER: A memo to Akufo-Addo and his irresponsible ministers

Dear President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, I have been compelled to write to you in such a short time since I last wrote. Today, I...