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Ejura Shooting, Ghana
On June 28, 2021, two people were shot and killed by the security personnel in Ejura, Ghana and four others were injured during a demonstration which turned violent. Incident This incident was triggered by the alleged murder of Ibrahim Mohammed also known as Macho Kaaka, who was a youth activist. It was claimed he was killed by armed men after his frequent criticisms of the government on his social media handle. He was assaulted when he was returning home on motorbike on 26 June 2021. He died at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital three days after the attack. The youth in Ejura protested after the death and burial of Kaaka. The protestors blocked the Ejura-Atebubu road thereby causing traffic. The police backed by the military clashed with the protestors which led to the shootings. Victims Two young men were killed during the shooting. They were Nasiru Yussif and Murtala Mohammed. Four others were injured after the shooting. Awal Misbawu who was among the injured, got his right ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ejura
Ejura is a town and the capital of Ejura/Sekyedumase, a district in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Ejura has settlement population of 70,807 people. Ejura is the largest maize producing district in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It is in the far north of the region, near the Afram River. Ejura is connected by highways with the towns of Mampong, Yeji and Techiman Techiman is a city and is the capital of Techiman Municipal and Bono East Region of Ghana. Techiman is a leading market town in South Ghana. Techiman is one of the two major cities and settlements of Bono East region. Techiman is home to W .... Ejura is home to the Digya National Park / Kujani Game Reserve. History 2021 shooting On June 28, 2021, two people were shot and killed by the security personnel in Ejura and four others were injured during a demonstration which turned violent. Ejura people are also ashanti people. the are living from agriculture. The traditional celebration of these people is Sikiyeren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medikal
Samuel Adu Frimpong (born 4 April 1994), popularly known as Medikal, is a Ghanaian hip hop musician born to Portia Lamptey and James Frimpong in Sowutuom, a suburb of Accra. Early life and music career He comes from Sowutuom, a suburb in Accra, Ghana. Medikal and Sarkodie had the highest nominations for the 2017 edition of the Ghana Music Awards. In 2018, he was on the Tim Westwood Show. Medikal had his high school education at Odorgonno Senior High. He is the son of James Frimpong and Portia Lamptey. Samuel adopted the name Medikal because he was fascinated with rapping about doctors, surgeons, medical practitioners and hospitals in general. He has made a name for himself in the music industry through hard work and numerous collaboration with successful artists. Apart from his nominations in 2017, he won the best discovery video in the MTN 4Syte Video Award in 2016. Albums and EPs *''Medikation'' (2013) * ''Disturbation'' (2017) *''The Plug EP''(2019) *''Island'' (2020) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 In Ghana
Events in the year 2021 in Ghana. Incumbents *President of Ghana, President: Nana Akufo-Addo *Vice President: Mahamudu Bawumia Events Ongoing — COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana *7 January – 2020 Ghanaian general election: The Ghana Army steps in to put down a fight in Parliament of Ghana, Parliament. President Nana Akufo-Addo is sworn in for another term. *21 January – Police arrest 11 in a ″baby-harvesting″ scheme in Accra and Tema. *9 January – Parliament of Ghana, Parliament is forced to close for three weeks after 17 Members and 171 staff contract COVID-19. *24 February **600,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine arrive in Accra. This is the first vaccine shipment under the UN-sponsored COVAX plan. Ghana reports 81,215 cases of infection, 6,614 active cases, and 584 deaths. **The offices of ″LGBT+ LGBT rights in Ghana, Rights Ghana″ are closed by security forces. *26 February – 2021 Asafo-Akyem bus crash *20 May - 2021 Ghana gay arrests *11 June ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nkoranza Shooting
On May 17, 2022, one person was shot and killed by the security personnel in Nkoranza, in the Bono East Region of Ghana and nine others were injured when the youth in the area went on rampage and attacked the Municipal Police headquarters. Incident The incident was triggered by the alleged killing of Albert Donkor, a 28 year old trader by the police whilst in custody. On 25 April 2022, Albert Donkor was arrested in Kasadjan at his mother's house. It was claimed by the Nkoranza Municipal Police Command that he was an armed robber who died during exchange of firearms with them. His family later refuted the claims and said the police picked him up from home into their custody where he passed away. Oliver Barker-Vormawor claimed the mother of Albert Donkor visited him and saw him writing his statement and was shot two hours after she left. He said the police intentionally took Albert Donkor in their vehicle and shot him to death. He allegedly said Albert Donkor witnessed police of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Ayawaso West By-election
The Ayawaso West (Ghana parliament constituency), Ayawaso West by-election took place on 31 January 2019 after the death of the incumbent MP Emmanuel Kyeremateng Agyarko on 21 November 2018. Lydia Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party was elected with 69% of the vote. Violence Violence erupted in the area of the La-Bawaleshie Polling place, polling station two hours after the election had started, though there was no death recorded there were casualties. Ningo-Prampram MP Sam Nartey George, Sam George was assaulted and 18 people were wounded by gunshot. According to Yen.com.gh, YEN.com, the perpetrators were masked men and alleged to be National Security Operatives. Result Commission In February 2020, a 3-member commission was established by the Government of Ghana, GoG to investigate the violence during the by-election. It was claimed to be set-up by Mahamudu Bawumia with the permission of Nana Akufo-Addo. See also * Ejura Shooting, Ghana, Ejura Shooting References {{re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stonebwoy
Livingstone Etse Satekla (born 5 March 1988), better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall and reggae musician. He is the CEO of Burniton Music Group. He won the Best International Act: Africa category at the 2015 BET Awards and Artist of the Year at the 2015 Ghana Music Awards. He is also a recipient of two Billboard plaques. He has been described as the king of reggae and dance hall in Africa. Stonebwoy is also an actor, having appeared in the movies ''Happy Death Day'' and ''My name is Ramadan''. He is a global ambassador for sanitation. In September 2019, he was made the brand ambassador for Voltic Natural Mineral Water. He is the brand ambassador of Tecno mobile in Ghana. In 2022, he signed unto Universal Music Group’s Def Jam Recordings, and it's flagship Def Jam Recordings Africa. He’s poised to make three albums under the labe Life and music career Stonebwoy pronounced "stoneboy" was born in Ashaiman in the Greater Accra region of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D-Black
Desmond Kwesi Blackmore (born January 12, 1987), known by his stage name D-Black, is an anglophone hip-hop and Afrobeat musician and entrepreneur from Ghana. He has been described as "a successful entertainment mogul" Early life Born Desmond Kwesi Blackmore on 12 January 1987 to Ghanaian & English parents, Blackmore attended Ridge Church School then to Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary before the University of Cape Coast to study B.A Economics and University Of Ghana, Legon to study BFA Theatre Arts / Music. Career In 2009, D-Black began his career as an independent artist in the group ''D-Black & Kwaku T'' releasing a group album ‘''Target Practice''’. In 2010 D-Black and his rap partner both went solo. He went on to release three albums (Music, Love and Life, The Revelation, Lightwork’ 1 E.P (Smoke and Mirrors) and 1 mix-tape (Hunger & Thirst) over the years. He has been nominated for numerous awards and won several, including the 2011 BET Awards. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DKB Ghana
DKB Ghana originally born Derick Kobina Bonney on September 3, 1985, is a Ghanaian stand-up comedy act, TV presenter, actor, and event host. He has been touted as the new ''King of Ghana Comedy'' by Kwaku Sintim-Misa who is a Ghanaian satire-comedy innovator veteran. DKB's popularity was enhanced when he represented Ghana at Big Brother Africa (season 7) in 2012. Early life DKB Ghana was born in the Ghana's capital city of Accra on September 3, 1985, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to Caroline Mensah and Harry Jerry Bonney, both Ga-Adangbe people of Ghana. From basic education to Middle school graduation in 2001, he continued his education at St. John's Grammar School in Ghana where he started discovering his love for entertainment and gradually established himself as a regular dance and rap performer during entertainment programmes there. In 2005 he gained admission to the University of Ghana where his serious engagement with Stand-up comedy took roots after proving himsel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince David Osei
Prince David Osei (born 6 December 1983) is a Ghanaian actor, model, producer, director and a philanthropist. He has featured in many Ghanaian and Nigerian movies, including Fortune Island, Last Night, Hero, Forbidden Fruit and others. He has also featured in the American American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, pe ... movie titled The Dead''.'' Personal life Family He is married to Nana Ama Asieduaa. Filmography * ''Fortune Island'' * '' The Dead'' * ''Last Night'' * ''Hero'' * ''Forbidden Fruit'' * ''Flight by Night '' Awards * Prince David Osei has won the Best Actor at the City People Entertainment Awards. He has also won the award for Most Promising Act at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. * He won Best Actor for the Lead Role at the African Internationa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lydia Forson
Lydia Forson (born 24 October 1984) is a Ghanaian actress, writer, and producer. In 2010 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Early life and education Forson was born on 24 October 1984 in Mankessim, Ghana. She received her early education at Wilmore Elementary School in Kentucky. At the age of nine, her family moved to Ghana, where she continued her education at Akosombo International School. She also attended St. Louis Secondary School, Kumasi, where she completed her secondary school education. Forson graduated from the University of Ghana, earning a bachelor's degree in English Language and Information Studies. Career Forson's acting career started with a cameo role in ''Hotel St. James'' (2005), ''Run Baby Run'' (2006), ''Different Shades of Blue'' (2007) and a stint in the reality show ''The Next Movie Star'' in Nigeria (2007). Shirley Frimpong-Manso, CEO of Sparrow Productions, who had previously worked with her in the Ghanaian te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yvonne Nelson
Yvonne Nelson (born November 12, 1985) is a Ghanaian actress, model, film producer and entrepreneur.Yvonne Nelson facts BuzzGhana, Retrieved 22 September 2016 She has starred in several movies, including '' House of Gold'' (2013), ''Any Other Monday'', ''In April'', and ''Swings''. Early life Yvonne Nelson was born in , Ghana. She is of Fante and Ga descent. She started her education at |
