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US President Donald Trump has outlined his “strongly pro-life” views on abortion amid controversy over strict new laws passed in several states. Mr Trump said he was against abortion except in cases of rape, incest or a “serious health risk” to the mother. His stance on what is a divisive election issue in the US emerged days after Alabama passed a law banning abortion in almost all cases. A pro-choice rally is planned later on Sunday in protest at the new measures. Supporters of Alabama’s abortion ban say they expect the law to be blocked in court, but hope that…

Over 1000 migrant from northern Burkina Faso have fled their home country to settle along the Sissala enclave as farmers over alleged unrest in the Francophone West African country. The migrants, believed to be of Moshie descent from the northern Burkina Faso suspected to have no official documentation resident or traveling permits, have been settling along the Tumu-Navrongo stretch up to Wuru, Kwapun, Banu, Pido, Kunchorkor and Basisan towards River Sissili which divides the Upper West region from Upper East. Discovery of the illegal immigrants followed months of Ghana News Agency investigations that tracked unusual movements of foreigners into the…

After weeks of back and forth as to who deserves to be crowned ‘Artiste of the Decade’, rapper Sarkodie has been honoured with the title at the 20th Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. The Artiste of the Decade title is for the artiste who has been consistent with churning out music and making waves in the past ten years. King Sark stands tall when it comes to consistency and putting Ghana on the map for the past decade. Since his music journey officially  took off in 2009 with his debut album,’Makye’, the rapper has known no stop. He has released hits…

After weeks of back and forth as to who deserves to be crowned ‘Artiste of the Decade’, rapper Sarkodie has been honoured with the title at the 20th Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. The Artiste of the Decade title is for the artiste who has been consistent with churning out music and making waves in the past ten years. King Sark stands tall when it comes to consistency and putting Ghana on the map for the past decade. Since his music journey officially  took off in 2009 with his debut album,’Makye’, the rapper has known no stop. He has released hits…

What took off as an exciting night of fun and entertainment came to a halt when hell broke lose after Stonebwoy was pronounced Raggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year at the 20th VGMAs. Stonebwoy was on stage with his team to receive his award when Shatta Wale and his boys were spotted angrily advancing towards the stage. A visibly angry Stonebwoy who did not  look pleased with the action pulled out a gun on stage as his Bhim Nation gang mobbed him. The chaotic scene led to the halting of the show, as some patrons walked out of the Dome. There…

Controversial dancehall artiste and leader of the Shatta Movement, Shatta Wale, has taken an early lead in the 20the edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards ongoing at the new dome in Accra. Shatta Wale’s hit song ‘My level’ emerged as the Highlife Song of the Year, beating KiDi’s Thunder, Kwesi Arthur’s Woara, King Promise’s CCTV and others. His ‘gringo’ also came top of competition as the Reggae/Dancehall song of the Year, outdoing Maccasio’s Dagomba Girl, Stonebwoy’s Top Skanka and Samini’s  Obaa. Meanwhile, Kwesi Arthur, Diano Hamilton, Guilty Beatz and others have all made it in the winning list so…

Controversial dancehall artiste and leader of the Shatta Movement, Shatta Wale, has taken an early lead in the 20the edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards ongoing at the new dome in Accra. Shatta Wale’s hit song ‘My level’ emerged as the Highlife Song of the Year, beating KiDi’s Thunder, Kwesi Arthur’s Woara, King Promise’s CCTV and others. His ‘gringo’ also came top of competition as the Reggae/Dancehall song of the Year, outdoing Maccasio’s Dagomba Girl, Stonebwoy’s Top Skanka and Samini’s  Obaa. Meanwhile, Kwesi Arthur, Diano Hamilton, Guilty Beatz and others have all made it in the winning list so…

The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards has grown to become the pulse of the nation’s entertainment enthusiasts. The event garners momentum which keeps growing year on year and the 20th edition arguably sparked the most  energy in its history. Having brought together all the key industry players: musicians, songwriters, instrumentalists, producers, video directors, and all the stakeholders in the music industry to celebrate their art while awarding same, is what has got the nation talking this evening. Aside the red carpet which is usually a showoff of glitz and glam, the question of who walks away with what award comes top…

The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards has grown to become the pulse of the nation’s entertainment enthusiasts. The event garners momentum which keeps growing year on year and the 20th edition arguably sparked the most  energy in its history. Having brought together all the key industry players: musicians, songwriters, instrumentalists, producers, video directors, and all the stakeholders in the music industry to celebrate their art while awarding same, is what has got the nation talking this evening. Aside the red carpet which is usually a showoff of glitz and glam, the question of who walks away with what award comes top…

The most sought after night is here, and the stars did not fail to come out suave and stylish on the VGMA Red Carpet. From musicians to actors, the celebrities showed up all glammed up in their beautiful attires for the night of reward and celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. Most of the celebrities came out repping Ghana with either a touch of Ghanaian fabric or outfits made by Ghanaian designers. See what your favourites wore on the night below.