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Man rewarded for walking from Kumasi to Accra
A philanthropist has presented a brand new Renault KWID to Alhaji Yakubu Ayaana, who embarked on an extraordinary journey on foot from Kumasi in the Ashanti Region to the Greater Accra Region.
The purpose of the walk from Kumasi to Accra by the 65-year-old was to extend congratulations to President John Mahama.
The presentation ceremony took place at the Independence Square on Wednesday, January 8.
Alhaji Yakubu Ayaana was given a Renault KWID, an undisclosed amount and clothes worth GHȻ5,000 from Nineteen57 Clothing.
Speaking after handing over the items, Creative President of Nineteen57, Kofi Okyere-Darko said, a philanthropist who doesn’t want his identity disclosed was touched by Alhaji Ayaana’s walk, and therefore decided to appreciate it.
Overwhelmed by the gesture, Alhaji Yakubu Ayaana expressed appreciation for the gesture.
According to him, although, he was discouraged by people including his children on health grounds, he was optimistic that the walk was for a good cause.
He therefore thanked everyone who made his dream a reality.
This is not the first time Alhaji Yakubu Ayaana has embarked on such a journey, during former President Jerry John Rawlings of blessed memory’s regime in the 90’s, he embarked on a walk from Ghana to Mecca.
Unfortunately, the walk was truncated in Libya due to visa issues.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Romeo Swag wins TV3 Mentor Season 13
Fast-rising Ghanaian musician, Romeo Swag, was declared the winner at the grand finale of the Mentor Season 13 event held at the National Theatre on Sunday, January 12.
He beat four other finalists to claim the coveted title and a significant prize package.
After 13 weeks of intense competition, five talented finalists remained: AJ Tunes, Rey Cooper, Jimi, Romeo Swag, and Robby Kay, vying for the coveted title.
Romeo Swag walked away with a significant prize package, including GH₵80,000 cash and GH₵80,000 worth of airtime.
Rey Cooper and AJ Tunes emerged as the first and second runners-up, respectively.
Source:3news.com
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Empress Gifty’s mother, Agaga goes on Saturday
Evangelist Agnes Abafoduba Annan, actress and mother of Ghanaian gospel musician, Empress Gifty goes home on Saturday.
The veteran actress affectionately called Agaga or Maame Fante passed away on December 14,2024 after a short illness.
The final funeral rite will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Tema Community 8, No.3 School Park.
This would be followed by a thanksgiving service at Bethel Family Assemblies of God Church at Tema Community 22 on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
The family and loved ones will gather at Community 8, No.3 School Park after the church service.
Agnes Abafoduba Annan was born on December 9, 1954, at New Takoradi Railways Quarters to Mr. Albert Kweku Annan, a Carpenter with Ghana Railways and Madam Mary Donkor, a fishmonger,both of blessed memories.
Agaga, 70, was the first born of five siblings
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
