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‘King of Dreadlocks’ Mekesh grabs chieftaincy title
Nii Klɔtia Ayikwei Tutu Alangmlɛ
Ghanaian Businessman, Michael Ayikwei Afutu, says he will continue to support the youth acquire employable skills and help preserve the Ga heritage, following his enthronement as Chief of Asere-Kronaa We of Ga Mashie in the Greater Accra Region.
Mr. Afutu, who now goes by the title Nii Kl4tia Ayikwei Tutu Alangml1, was crowned last Saturday at Akoto Lante after kingmakers had performed the necessary rituals and made him swear the traditional oath in the presence of family members and witnesses at the Stool House.
It was ecstatic moment as guests, dressed in white outfit, sang appellations amidst drumming and firing of muskets. Elders who supervised the ceremony said the coronation was happening after similar rites and consultations had been done the previous day.
Swearing the oath, Nii Kl4tia Ayikwei Tutu Alangml1 pledged to defend the stool, ensure unity and diligently serve the people he has been tasked to lead.
Speaking to The Spectator after the ceremony, he said he had always wanted to take up additional responsibilities and contribute his quota to development in his locality.
“I have always prayed to God to give me the strength to do things that impact the lives of people positively and I consider my coronation a privileged to champion this cause,” he said.
Having been in business since 1990, Mr. Michael Ayikwei Afutu popularly called “Mikesh”, is the founder of Mikesh Global Limited, an indigenous company providing hair care solutions to clients in Ghana and other African countries.
The ‘King of Dreadlocks’ has over the years trained hundreds of youth in the techniques of grooming and providing quality services for people who love their natural hair. He has developed a wide range of natural hair care products which are available on the market.
By Ernest Nutsugah
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Government, GoldFields,reach agreement on Damang Mine
The Government of Ghana and Goldfields Ghana Limited have reached an amicable agreement on a transitional plan for the Damang Mine.
The operational modalities of the transition involve issuing a new 12-month mining lease to Goldfields’ subsidiary, Abosso Goldfields Limited, pending parliamentary ratification in
May 2025.
Under the new arrangement, Goldfields will resume open-pit mining during the transition period, safeguarding jobs and conducting feasibility studies to establish Damang’s reserves and mine life.
At the same time, the processing of existing stockpiles will continue under the supervision of a joint management team composed of representatives from the Government of Ghana
and Goldfields. The two parties will work in good faith to secure a successful transition and eventual transfer of a viable mine to Ghanaian ownership.
Both parties have agreed to advance discussions in good faith on the renewal of the lease for the Tarkwa mine, due in 2027, and pledged to work together to enhance Ghana’s
potential in the mining sector as a favourable investment destination,
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Ophelia Crossland appointed as new Creative Director of Nineteen57
In an exciting turn for Ghana’s fashion industry, celebrated designer Ophelia Crossland has officially assumed leadership of Nineteen57, the iconic menswear brand founded by her husband, Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD).
This transition follows KOD’s recent appointment as Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President—a prestigious national role that reflects his continued service to Ghana on a global scale.
With this new chapter in public service, the reins of Nineteen57 have now passed to Ophelia Crossland, who will take on both the day-to-day operations and creative direction of the brand.
Ophelia Crossland, the CEO and founder of her eponymous womenswear label, brings over a decade of experience in luxury fashion.
Known for her keen eye for detail and mastery in haute couture, her leadership is expected to usher in a new era for Nineteen57—one that blends timeless African sophistication with modern sensibilities for the stylish gentleman.
“Nineteen57 has always stood for bold sophistication and African excellence,” said Ophelia Crossland. I’m excited to build on that legacy and explore new creative horizons with the team,” she said.
The transition marks a defining moment for the fashion power couple—Ophelia taking the creative lead in fashion innovation while KOD serves the nation in his new diplomatic role.
Together, they continue to elevate Ghana’s presence across fashion and governance.
