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Ousmane Sankhon

Africa

Ousmane Sankhon: Japan celebrates first African on Japanese television on 77th birthday

By Emmanuel Akyereko Guinean diplomat and one of Africa's leading personalities in Japan, Ousmane Sankhon, has been celebrated on his 77th birthday in the East Asian country. A number of high-ranking personalities and dignitaries from all walks of life were present at the ceremony to honour the one-time most famous foreign figure Japanese screens on March 11, 2026. Incidentally, Sankhon's birthday coincides with the day Japan suffered a massive blow […]

todayMarch 13, 2026

Africa

Jafriq Radio boss Nana Yaw Pop the toastmaster as Ghana marks 69th Independence Day in Japan

The Chief Executive Officer of JafriQ Radio Japan, Samuel Nana Yaw Aning, set the tone and kept the audience engaged as Ghanaians in Japan marked the 2026 Independence Day anniversary. The Ghana Embassy in Japan under the administration of H.E. Genevieve Apaloo organised the event which also witnessed the launch of a book titled Ghana and Japan: Learning Together. The towering entrepreneur graced the stage at the Hotel Okura as […]

todayMarch 10, 2026 2

Africa

PHOTO GALLERY: Ghana marks 69th Independence Day celebration in Japan

High-ranking officials of the Ghanaian diplomatic corps, members of the academia community, government officials, business proprietor, and members of the Ghanaian community in Japan as well as friends of the West African nation have marked the country's 69th Independence Day celebration in Tokyo, Japan. The Ghana Embassy in Japan under the administration of H.E. Genevieve Apaloo organised the event which also witnessed the launch of a book titled Ghana and […]

todayMarch 10, 2026

Wanlov

Africa

Ghanaian Afro-pop star Wanlov Kubolor expecting 15th child

Ghanaian-Romanian Afro Pop musician Emmanuel Owusu-Bonsu, popularly known by his stage name Wanlov the Kubolor, has revealed that he is expecting his 15th child. The 45-year-old went public a couple of years back to declare that he had 9 children however he has shocked fans with his latest revelation that he has increased the number by 5 and is expecting a 6th child ever since. The 2006 WCS International Song […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026

Ghanaian-Romanian musician Wanluv the Kubolor

Africa

Ghanaian musician Wanluv reveals details about his Japanese son

Ghanaian-Romanian musician Emmanuel Owusu-Bonsu, known by his stage name Wanluv the Kubolor, has revealed that he has a son with a Japanese woman. Kubolor, 45, has been talking to Ghanaian broadcaster Kafui Dey in an exclusive interview in which he has revealed details about his life beginning from his childhood days. The 2006 WCS International Song Contest winner was born to a Ghanaian father and a Romanian father and holds […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026

The Gambia

Africa

The Gambia promotes cultural dynamism and investment at Japan’s Expo 2025

West African nation, The Gambia, marked its national day at the Japan International Expo in Osaka with cultural displays and investment pitches aimed at strengthening ties with Japan. Representing President Adama Barrow, Trade Minister Babucarr O. Joof was welcomed by Vice Commissioner General Ikeyama Shigetoshi. Hon. Joof highlighted The Gambia’s Economic Transformation Agenda, outlining new industrial policies, plans for a Trans-Gambia Special Economic Zone, and efforts to boost competitiveness in […]

todayAugust 24, 2025

Nigerians to live and work in Kisarazu City in Chiba

Africa

Japan announces strategic partnership to allow Nigerian citizens to live and work in this city in new immigration policy

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) The Government of Japan has named Kisarazu City as the hometown for all Nigerian nationals who are willing to relocate and work in Japan. This latest move forms part of the East Asian country’s new strategy to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth with these African countries while enhancing the workforce and productivity of Japan. Japan has been experiencing a decline in birth rate and […]

todayAugust 24, 2025

Sanjo City for Ghanaians

Africa

Ghanaians willing to live and work in Japan can now relocate to this city – Check out more details

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) The Government of Japan has launched a new Immigration policy which will allow Ghanaian nationals willing to live and work in Japan to relocate to Sanjo City in the Niigata Prefecture. This latest move forms part of the East Asian country's new strategy to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth and enhance workforce productivity. Japan has been experiencing a decline in birth rate and is […]

todayAugust 24, 2025

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