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Susuma Pan-African Dance Ensemble set to represent Ghana at Ohio Black Expo in USA

Ghanaian indigenous band, making exploits in Africa and beyond, “Susuma Pan-African Dance Ensemble” will this year represent Ghana at the Ohio Black Expo in the United States of America.

The event slated for Columbus Ohio, USA, would be held from May 25 to 26.

The dance ensemble will attend the event under the invitation of the Ghana Dance Association led by the President, Nana Kwame Dadzie.

Ohio Black Expo is a statewide non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life, success and well-being of African-Americans in Ohio.

This initiative focuses on addressing issues of health, education, seniors, business, technology and youth among others.

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They raise funds for programmes and scholarships are raised all year round through their annual Ohio Black Expo.

The expo is made up of Riverfront Culture Festival and a Convention during Memorial Day Weekend.

According to them “The overall goal for our events is to empower the 1.7 million Black residents in Ohio and beyond. We target Ohio plus four million Black residents in surrounding states to join for empowerment through our solution-driven workshops, unifying networking events, and a celebratory festival of Black culture.”

Susuma to wit Spirit is an African Music, Drum and Dance company formed in Accra Ghana, by Nana Kwame Dadzie in the year 1991.
Fix depreciating Cedi and stop dancing off-beat – Ato Forson to Bawumia

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The Minority in Parliament has expressed concern over the ongoing challenges facing the Ghana Cedi, warning that the situation is likely to deteriorate further.

They highlighted that the local currency now trading at GH₵15 against a dollar has led to traders passing on the increased costs to consumers.

This has resulted in a noticeable surge in the prices of goods and services across various commercial districts such as Okaishie, Abossey Okai, and Kejetia.

Addressing journalists in Parliament on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, the Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson criticised the Chairman of Economic Management Team, Dr. Bawumia, for what he perceives as a failure to address the curre…
Election 2024: NPP committed to peaceful transfer of power if defeated – Henry Quartey

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The Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has affirmed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is fully committed to a peaceful transition of power in the event of defeat in the upcoming general elections.

This declaration comes amidst concerns raised by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding the willingness of the incumbent Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government to relinquish power if not victorious in the December 7 polls.

These concerns were prompted by remarks from President Akufo-Addo, who expressed hesitance about handing over power to an opponent he had previously defeated in two elections.

At a recent press conference, Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of …
Laryea Kingston praises his technical team after 5-1 win over Cote D’Ivoire

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Following the 5-1 massive win over Ivory Coast in the opening game of the 2024 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship, Black Starlets manager Laryea Kingston has singled out his technical team for praise.

The former national star, who is facing his first major assignment as a national team coach, believes his technical team is the reason why his side recorded the overwhelming victory over their opponents.

Addressing the media at the post-match press conference, Laryea revealed that he was convinced by his technical staff to keep to their system of play when he wanted to switch at a point.

He said, “At a point in time in the game, I wanted to change to a 3-4-3 system because we started wit…

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Maiden AshantiFest held on Easter

The Ashanti Regional Minister in a pose with the CEO of NFA at Ashantifest

The AshantiFest, instituted to mark Easter in the Ashanti Region, was marked a lot of entertaining activities.

According to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, the idea to stage a festival was conceived after a request from some youth at a clean-up exercise.

“The whole concept of the Ashanti Festival is to bring out our various sectors, showcase what we have as a region and see how best we will be able to promote inter-sectorial support for each other,” he said.

The festival, which kick-started on April 12, commenced with a clean-up exercise in all the Metropolitan, Municipal and Districts in the Ashanti Region.

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A football game between sports presenters and Kumawood actors sparked excitement in the region, and a boxing night followed at the Parade Grounds of KNUST.

There was also a stage play featuring Kumawoood All Stars in ‘Kejetia vs Makola was a highlight , offering both entertainment and though provoking moments.

At the Food Fair and Bazaar held at the Kumasi Cultural Centre, a variety of indigenous Ashanti food was on display, attracting many patrons within the city.

It offered the stage for other cultures to promote their cuisine. The Ghanaian traditional fabrics and locally manufactured clothing featured prominently at the event grounds.

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A Science and Technology Fair was also featured as part of the education activities.

A blood donation exercise featured alongside the health screening exercise, which was also opened to the public.

Among the celebrities that graced the occasion were  The CEO of the National Film Authority ,Kafui Danku,  Actress Nana Ama Mac Brown, Nana Hayford, Funny Face and Kweku Manu.

Others were Bukom Banku, Vivian Jill, Wayoosi, Oboy Siki, Oheneba Jude and Sumsum Ahuofe.

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Europe Edition of ‘The Journey” show is impacting lives- Abena Ghana

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Ghanaian actress and television personality, Cecilia Gyase Konamah, known in showbiz as Abena Ghana, has disclosed that her Europe edition of ‘The Journey Show’ is impacting lives.

The new edition, which focused on Ghanaians in Belgium, started airing on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m on Adom TV.

The Journey Show throws the spotlight on the stories of people who have had great life experiences worth sharing to motivate others.  

Speaking to The Spectator, Abena Ghana said, she has received a lot of feedback within a short time the new edition started airing.

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Abena Ghana further noted that these people are either living abroad or in Ghana preparing to relocate abroad.

“They told us the programme has educated, inspired and motivated them to succeed in their journey abroad. Others were of the view that if they had seen this earlier, their situations abroad would have changed for the better.” she added.

The brain behind the programme, Abena Ghana added that they encouraged her to keep sharing such experiences to serve as a guide to people in their journey of life.

The stories in the Europe edition range from how hard it was for them to travel outside the country, how some of them got their passports as citizens in Belgium and the hustle they went through to achieve all they have now.

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“Special thanks goes to Adom TV for being with us all these years, also to all my sponsors on the show, Time Herbal Mixture, Medimafo Herbal Hospital, Givers Clean Care, Nyadua Herbal Mixture, Konamah entertainment and CEO Noks Tv Africa in Belgium for Making this season possible,” she added.

Abena Ghana also expressed appreciation to Queenie Shipping, Dennaac travel consult, Anniluv Shapewear, King Solomon Trading, Macdens electrical in Belgium who made this season possible. 

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme 

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