High sense of national pride and patriotism in the air as Ghanaian residents in Japan observe 68th Independence Day interdenominational service

Ghanaians in Japan observe Independence Day

High sense of national pride and patriotism in the air as Ghanaian residents in Japan observe 68th Independence Day interdenominational service

By Emmanuel Akyereko Ghanaian residents in Japan have observed an interdenominational service in commemoration of the West African country's 68th Independence Day celebration. The event was organised by the Embassy of Ghana in Japan in collaboration with Ghanaian churches on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at the Koiwa Catholic Church in Edogawa, Tokyo, radiated a spirit of national pride, passion and essence of enthusiasm and unity. On Thursday, March 6, 2025, […]

March 13, 2025

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Ademola Lookman returns to the score-sheet as Atalanta destroys Juventus 4-0

Nigerian super-star Ademola Lookman returned to the score-sheet for Atalanta when they hammered Juventus 4-0 in the Serie A on Sunday. The former Everton attacker netted in the 77th minute to register the 4th goal of the game for the former league winners. Lookman lasted 80 minutes of the game before being replaced by Lazar Samardzic. He failed to score against Venezia last weekend. However, netted a brace in a […]

March 9, 2025

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Guinea international Abdoulaye Toure scored for struggling Le Havre

Guinean midfielder Abdoulaye Toure rescued a point for struggling Le Havre in their 1-1 drawn game with fellow relegation-trapped St Etienne in the Ligue 1 on Sunday. Toure, 31, scored from a penalty rebound he earlier missed in first-half stoppage-time at the Stade Oceane in Le Havre. Sunday is the 4th time the former Genoa midfielder has scored in Ligue 1 this season. Former Ghana skipper Andre Ayew came off […]

March 9, 2025

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Ghana’s Ernest Nuamah scores for Olympique Lyon in France

Ghana international attacker Ernest Nuamah was on the score-sheet for Olympique Lyon in the French Ligue 1 on Sunday evening. The 21-year-old attacker took the place of Malick Fofana on the 66th minute mark with the game tied at 0-0 against OGC Nice. Nuamah, a former Right to Dream Academy graduate, hit the back of the net on the 83rd minute after Mathis Cherki had scored first for the former […]

March 9, 2025

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Ghana and Jamaica hold successful cultural exchange symposium in Tokyo

Ghanaian and Jamaican residents in Japan came together to celebrate their common cultural heritage in Tokyo, Japan over the weekend. The event was organised by the Ghana Embassy in Japan in collaboration with Bayside Entertainment Limited under the umbrella name Accra to Kingston Cultural Event at the Akasaka Civic Center in Minato-Ku. The event highlighted the power of cultural diplomacy, bringing together diplomats, dignitaries, and cultural enthusiasts to celebrate the […]

March 3, 2025

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Nigerian soccer player Simon Chibueze Christian speaks on Jafriq Radio’s One Africa One World maiden episode

Nigerian soccer player Simon Chibueze Christian has been speaking to Jafriq Radio on the maiden edition of the One Africa One World series. In a 52-minute talk show, the lanky forward who is currently on the books of Osaka City FC speaks on a wide-range of issues bothering on relationship, racism, funny and intriguing moments since arriving in Japan about 6 months ago from his home country of Nigeria. Below […]

March 2, 2025

A Ghanaian queen mother has been shot dead

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VIDEO: Queen mother shot dead in Ghana during her outdooring

Residents of a Ghanaian town of Nungua have been left in the state of shock and mourning after the area's newly enstooled Queen Mother was shot dead during her outdooring. According to sources, the shooting and the eventual death of the Queen Mother has been described as purely accidental as the shoot was part of the traditional African ceremony. Locals in the area of Nungua West had gathered to celebrate […]

February 24, 2025

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Real Madrid star grabs A-list American influencer after ditching Ghanaian model Asantewaa

By Emmanuel Akyereko According to English tabloid, Mirror, the Real Madrid star midfielder has started dating American influencer and model Ashlyn Castro after ditching the lady he hooked after ditching Ghanaian-Turkish influencer and model Chitty Asantewaa. Asantewaa came to the limelight after reportedly beginning a dating life with England and Real Madrid midfield gem Jude Bellingham in 2022. According to sources, the pair saw each other until they broke up […]

February 16, 2025

Peter Essien is a former Ghana youth international

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Former Ghana youth star Essien is DEAD

According to a former teammate, the former Ghana Under-17 star had bedridden for some time now before passing on a few days ago in Ghana. Peter Essien, who a member of Ghana's Black Starlets squad during the age group of Wakaso Mubarak and Opoku Agyemang, is the player who has been confirmed dead at the age of 41 years. The one-time promising attacker was a member of the Ghana Under-17 […]

February 16, 2025

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