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Rapper Sarkodie has jabbed dancehall artiste Shatta Wale for saying that he is disappointed in him for releasing a diss song targeted at him. Being very blunt with his words, the rapper asked the dancehall artiste to stop fooling because he has not got his time. “Berma gyae gyimie no … you feel say I get time to throw shot at you by this time… emotional singers,” Sarkodie said while replying a post about an interview Shatta Wale granted TV3 Tuesday. Shatta Wale while reacting to a diss song – Sub Zero –, released by Sarkodie Monday, which many believe…

Dancehall artiste Shata Wale is very disappointed in rapper Sarkodie for releasing a diss song at this time targeted at him. Shatta Wale believes that as the world is currently battling the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19), the time is simply not ripe for beefs. The controversial dancehall act was reacting to a diss song – Sub Zero – released by Sarkodie Monday. Some alleged that the song is directed at a number of people including Shatta Wale. Reacting to the song in an interview on TV3 New Day with MzGee, Shatta Wale said he is disappointed. “Sarkodie is talking about beef…

As part of measures to ensure that members of the public within the restriction of movement areas – Accra, Kumasi, Tema and Kasoa – live comfortably, Government has announced hotlines for needy communities and households to reach them for food items. They are 0800800800 and 0800900900.The distribution of food followed the restriction of movement within some areas and the suspension of social gatherings, which had made it impossible for some people to continue to earn a living through their petty businesses and trading activities.Mrs Cynthia Mamle Morrison, the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection who announced the hotlines while…

Ghanaian health authorities have cleared the medical supplies Ghana received from China on Monday as “fit for purpose”, and ready for distribution. Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Charles Owiredu confirmed the credibility of the supplies to TV3’s Johnnie Hughes on Tuesday morning, dousing fears harboured by some citizens. “There are people who have the knowledge, who have done it and who do tell me that as of this morning, all the tests that they have done show that they fit into our normal protocols, they fit into our regulatory and that they are fit to be distributed.” Ghana received from the…

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale is wondering why people, including producers, are excited about the #BehindTheHitz challenge when there is no money to be made from it. The controversial artiste believes that the challenge, which has got social media buzzing for some days now, is an exercise in futility since there is no financial benefit in it. “Well I am excited about this but you know Shatta is the type that will just barge in and ask them is there business in this if there is no business in this I don’t think people should be excited about this…it’s fun, it’s…

Ivory Coast’s Defense Minister Hamed Bakayoko has tested positive for coronavirus and gone into quarantine. Mr Bakayoko tweeted that he had shown no symptoms before the test and urged citizens to be vigilant. Ivory Coast has so far confirmed 323 cases of coronavirus and three deaths. The government has imposed a lockdown in the main city of Abidjan and enforced a nationwide curfew from 21:00 to 05:00 local time. On Saturday, health officials urged people to wear face masks to try to slow the spread of the virus. Source: BBC

Ghana is battling to contain the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19), but another disease that is having a dire consequence on residents of Upper West Region of Ghana is the Cerebral Spinal Meningitis (CSM). CSM is killing more people than the COVID-19 in the northern parts of the country but there has been little attention from authorities to address the outbreak there. The Upper West Region has recorded 214 infections and still counting with 33 deaths from this infectious and deadly CMS. It is in line with this that the former Minister of State in charge of the Private Sector Development, Dr.…

The Ghana Rugby Football Union (Ghana Rugby) has issued a “Ghana Rugby 2020 Blueprint” (https://ghanarugby.org/2020/03/ghana-rugby-blueprint-2020/) for study and input by its stakeholders. The Blueprint follows the election of a new Board on 4 February 2020 at a Special General Meeting that was overseen by the Electoral Commission of Ghana and observed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the National Sports Authority and Rugby Africa. The re-elected President and Board Chairman, Mr Herbert Mensah, immediately after the election ordered that the 2020 Ghana Rugby Stakeholder Congress (GRSC) be called to inform and consult with all stakeholders. This event was held…

Premier League players are set to start negotiations on a club-by-club basis over proposed wage cuts. It comes after talks aimed at a collective pay deal in response to the coronavirus crisis broke down without resolution over the weekend. The Premier League proposed a 30% pay cut, but the Professional Footballers’ Association says that may harm the NHS. The row has escalated into one of the most serious disputes between players and clubs in the league’s history. The government has said it expects the football authorities to “come together with an agreement urgently.” Writing in Monday’s Telegraph, the culture secretary…

As parts of the country are currently under lockdown, some musicians are finding creative ways to entertain their fans. They have organised live concerts on social media as residents in Greater Accra, Tema and Greater Kumasi are stuck at home. These areas are currently under partial lockdown to help curb the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) which has claimed thousands of lives and affected over a million people globally. So far, artistes like Edem and Wiyaala have all organised their concerts. On Saturday, rapper M.anifest also treated his fans and Ghanaians to a live performance. The talented rapper backed by a guitarist…