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  Mohammed Dauda launches maiden book titled ‘Chattel’ OCTOBER 16, 2021   Anthony Atito   448 0 Playwright Mr Mohammed Dauda launched his maiden book in Accra last Sunday. Titled Chattel, the 196 page book when disjoined simply means ‘Chat’ and ‘Tell’. The book speaks about slavery and emancipation in the late Fifteenth Century where Aggrey Tandoh, a prince of a kingdom, defies the orders of his father by freeing the slaves. Aggrey dreams of travelling abroad in his pursuit of freedom. Along the line, he falls in love with a slave and, because of his choices; his royal status is stripped, affecting his chances of travelling abroad. Speaking about what prompted him to put down such piece, Dauda said that in one way or the other, “there are numerous trials which people encountered in their lives hence such a piece.” He noted that the play was dedicated to the souls that perished and the families that broke through slavery. He, therefore, extended his gratitude to Mr Prince ...

  Boy with head deformity needs support OCTOBER 30, 2021   admin   469 0 Social support organisation, Dorcas Madjitey Foundation, has appealed to the general public to come to the aid of 12-year-old Joseph Agbeshie who is in critical condition. Joseph is suffering from an abnormal enlargement of the head which has led to other health conditions, including improper dental formation and function. The condition has again affected the boy’s spleen, sense of hearing and sight, implying that doctors would have to “remove his teeth and rearrange them to enable his mouth to close properly.” Founder of the organisation, Madam Dorcas Madjitey, said Joseph’s mother, Janet Avuni, is a petty trader and single mother with little means to cater for her son as well as the cost of the surgery hence the call on other benevolent individuals and organisations for support. She made the appeal through The Spectator after making a presentation to the boy at her residence last Saturday at Ashaim...

  ‘Project Ghanaian values in literary works’ JANUARY 15, 2022   admin   416 0 The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Mr Senyo Hosi, has asked members of the Ghana Association of Writers (GAW) to continue to project the country’s culture through literary works. He noted that legends such as E.T. Mensah, Kojo Antwi had produced classic literary pieces in the form of music and same could be said of many contemporary artistes, hence the need to document their creativity. Speaking at the 5th GAW Literary Awards held in Accra recently, Mr. Hosi urged the association to ensure the works of these artists were “studied and celebrated to help awaken the consciousness of Ghanaians.” He further stressed the need for writers to make their works visible on online platforms and e-book stores to attract global audience. While praising award recipients, he maintained that “our culture is unique therefore writers must continue to highlight the origin...

  Hot! News Women bloggers inspire writers, tech enthusiasts at maiden convention SEPTEMBER 17, 2022   admin   129 0 Mrs Petra Aba Asamoah speaking at the event The Ghana Women Bloggers last Saturday held its maiden annual convention of women writers, authors, bloggers and technology enthusiasts in Accra. A section of guests at the forum The event was aimed at highlighting the growing demand for content writers and creators, and the need for young women and girls to pick up digital skills such as blogging in order to have access to the various opportunities in the technology space. The Keynote Speaker, Mrs Petra Aba Asamoah, stresssed the need for telling positive stories about Ghanaian women. According to her, “telling stories from a negative perspective prevents people from getting value from their culture and traditions”. Madam Justica Anima, Co-founder of Green Arts Culture, also noted that the event was initiated during a discussion on how women could be supported to...

  Market your craft, be honest with clients …fashion graduates advised NOVEMBER 26, 2022   President of the Ghana Tennis Federation, Mr Isaac Aboagye Duah, has advised graduands of the Morrez Fashion Academy (MOFACA), to be serious with their enterprise as that would help strengthen their rela­tionship with their clients. Speaking at the second edition of the MOFACA Gradu­ate Show in Accra last Satur­day, he urged the trainees to market their businesses on social platforms and come up with innovative ideas for their outfits. He said showcasing their works through the right social media channels would enable them get the needed recog­nition and go a long way to help reduce the unemploy­ment rate amongst the youth. “Get closer to the peo­ple in your church, your old mates in high school and even your cousins at home. By so doing, they can refer your crafts to other contacts thereby giving you a larger clientele base,” he said. Founder of the fashion academy, Mr Daniel Morisson, ...

  Govt, private sector urged to support skating January 18, 2020  1 minute read The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Unity Skate Club, Joshua Odamten, has called on government and the private sector to support the efforts of skateboarders and give them attention as compared to other sports in Ghana. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Unity Skate Club, Joshua Odamten, has called on government and the private sector to support the efforts of skateboarders and give them attention as compared to other sports in Ghana. In an interview with the Ghanaian Times on Saturday, Mr Odamten said the fear and ignorance of parents and others have discouraged skaters from partaking in the game. “They perceive it to be a dangerous sport without any benefit,” he said. Mr Odamten dismissed the notion that those that skate on the streets defy the rules governing the sport, explaining that a number of skaters particularly without the use of protective helmets are not in the sport but use ...

  National Chocolate Day celebrations launched January 22, 2020  2 minutes read This year’s celebration of National Chocolate Day was yesterday launched in Accra with the introduction of two competitions aimed to publicise made-in -Ghana chocolates and cocoa-inspired artworks. In the first contest, participants are required to post pictures of themselves on social media enjoying chocolate with the hastag; ‘#MyChocolateExperience’, ‘#ChocolateDay2020’ and #EatGhana and tag the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). For the ‘Cocoa Art’ competition, starting on February 10, 2020, artists would submit paintings inspired by the cocoa industry to the Accra Tourism Information Centre. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts instituted the National Chocolate Day in 2005 to coincide with Valentine’s Day and promote the consumption of Made-in-Ghana chocolates and other cocoa-based products.  This year’s celebration is on the theme, “My chocolate experience, my holistic wellbeing...

  NUGS urges political parties, EC to dialogue over compilation of voters register January 30, 2020  2 minutes read The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has called on political parties and stakeholders to intensify engagements with the Electoral Commission (EC) and desist from any intimidation and inducement that will obstruct the commission’s work.  In a similar vein, the group further urged the EC to also engage all opposing parties and stakeholders in a manner that showed respect and appreciation of their views as was the case in a democratic jurisdiction. Speaking at a meeting with journalists in Accra yesterday, President of NUGS, Isaac Jay Hyde, advised that the bodies continue to use the Inter Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings to deliberate on electoral matters and resolve their differences. “We call on political parties and stakeholders to continue to use the Inter Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings to engage the EC on their concerns. NUGS is m...

  Ghana: Writers Urged to Live Up to Expectation 2 AUGUST 2022 Ghanaian Times (Accra) By Yunusah Essandoh Veteran journalist and diplomat, Mr Kabral Blay-Amihere, has urged writers to ensure that their works reflect the realities of the times since that is their obligation in society. He noted that some writers produced theological contents instead of writing on issues affecting society. Comparing works of past literary giants, such as Wole Soyinka and Chinua Achebe of Nigeria, whose works reflected the emotions and plight of the people in society, MrBlay-Amihere lamented "how some writers these days do little when it comes to political commentary." The veteran journalist made the callduring the 9th national congress of the Ghana Association of Writers (GAW), on Saturday in Accra, which preceded election of the national executives of the association. The event was on the theme: 'What Dreams, What Challenges, What Projects for a Writers Association'. Mr Blay-Amihere ca...