Ghanaian songster Gyakie, Nigerian superstars Rema, Ruger to rock Tokyo, Osaka in July

Ghanaian songster Gyakie, Nigerian superstars Rema, Ruger to rock Tokyo, Osaka in July

Nigerian superstars Rema and Ruger are leading the charge as Afrobeat icons are set to thrill millions of music lovers in Japan in July 2025. Afrobeats stars Rema and Ruger are heading to Japan this July for Afro Jam Festival 2025, a celebration of African, Caribbean, and global sounds. The festival, known for bringing together artists from around the world, will feature performances across multiple cities. Rema, the hitmaker behind […]

April 10, 2025

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Nigeria launches construction of the $510 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones

By Emmanuel Akyereko Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria, has taken a huge step to launch the construction of the $510 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina and the area Governor Uba Sani lead the groundbreaking for the first of the eight SAPZ projects. The project is financed by African Development […]

April 10, 2025

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UEFA Conference League: Ghanaian youngster Tyrique George fires Chelsea to victory

By Emmanuel Akyereko English-born Ghanaian youngster Tyrique George got on the score-sheet for Chelsea in their 3-0 triumph over Polish side Legia Warsaw in the 2024/25 UEFA Conference League on Thursday night. The 1,81 m tall England-born forward announced himself on the big stage as he grabbed his maiden Chelsea goal in the European competition. After a rebounded shot was parried back into a dangerous area by the Legia keeper, […]

April 10, 2025

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Ghana aims to increase chocolate exportation to Japan

By Emmanuel Akyereko Ghana has targeted an increase in its chocolate exportation to Japan, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The sector Minister made the disclosure after holding a bilateral engagement with Her Excellency Suzuki Momoko, and the Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Ghana. Chocolate from Ghana is one of the most popular chocolate brands in Japan and is sold across all […]

April 7, 2025

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Japan commits to offer technical support to Ghana to boost rice production

By Emmanuel Akyereko Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that Japan has committed to offer Ghana technical support to boost rice production in the West African nation. The Minister made the announcement after holding a bilateral engagement with the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Suzuki Momoko and Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Ghana. The sector Minister further disclosed that Ghana will explore […]

April 7, 2025

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AFRICA: 12 things you didn’t know about the Nigerian boxer who died in the ring in Ghana

By Emmanuel Akyereko Boxing authorities in Nigeria have revealed that boxer Olarewaju Oluwaseun Gabriel who died in the ring during a bout in Ghana didn't have a license to fight. Olarewaju collapsed and died in the ring in the 8th round of the boxing bout against Ghanaian opponent Jonathan Mbanugu. According to reports from Nigeria, authorities withdrew the boxing license of the 40-year-old because he lacked the fitness to compete […]

April 2, 2025

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PHOTOS: Check out photos from the inauguration of the Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan

The Ghana Embassy in Japan officially inaugurated the Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan at Ken Soka Shi Matsue, Saitama on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Below are a collection of photos from the event.

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Ghana Ambassador to Japan encourages Ghanaians to live in unity at Ghana Association inauguration

By Emmanuel Akyereko Ghana's Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Mrs. Genevieve Edna Apaloo, has encouraged Ghanaian residents in Japan to dwell in unity as she formally inaugurated the Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan. The Ghana Embassy in Japan officially inaugurated the Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan at Ken Soka Shi Matsue, Saitama on Sunday, March 30, 2025. During her speech at the event, she encouraged the Ghanaian community to remain united […]

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Ghana Embassy in Japan formally inaugurates Ghanaian Residents Association

By Emmanuel Akyereko The Ghana Embassy in Japan officially inaugurated the Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan at Ken Soka Shi Matsue, Saitama on Sunday, March 30, 2025. H.E. Mrs. Genevieve Edna Apaloo, the Ghana Ambassador to Japan, spoke at the event as she encouraged citizens of the West African nation to remain united in Japan and create opportunities for themselves. "The formation of the Ghana Association in Japan is a […]

March 31, 2025

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