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  By; David Emaahi Tetteh   Ghanaian legendary Actor; David Kwame Dontoh   There is a distinct, undeniable gravity that comes with a lifetime dedicated entirely to a singular, unwavering mission. In the landscape of Ghanaian arts, culture, and creative execution, few names carry that gravity quite like David Kwame Dontoh. Affectionately known across households as “Ghanaman” or the legendary “Agoro Master,” Uncle David is not just a veteran actor—he is a living archive, a fierce cultural diplomat, and the literal blueprint of what it means to hold a mirror up to society.  The Medical School Pivot: Choosing Purpose Over Permission Long before he graced international screens, David Dontoh was an avid reader, poet, and playwright during his secondary school days at Apam Senior High School. But walking the path of a pioneer is rarely met with immediate applause. When he decided to fully commit to the arts, his father vehemently opposed the choice, expecting him to enroll ...

  By; David Emaahi Tetteh   In a major financial intervention aimed at safeguarding the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and reinforcing the integrity of the nation’s agricultural supply chain, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has officially released GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) for onward payment to farmers across all cocoa-growing regions. The capital injection, announced on July 2, 2026, serves as a crucial relief measure for the sector. Of the total GH¢2.6 billion distributed, approximately GH¢1.4 billion has been explicitly earmarked to clear outstanding balances that LBCs owe to farmers for cocoa beans previously secured on credit. This move addresses recent liquidity strains that had left many rural farmers waiting for their rightful earnings during a challenging production cycle. According to an official statement issued by COCOBOD’s Public Affairs Department, this latest disbursement pushes the regulator’s total payments to LBCs since the inception of...

 By; David Emaahi Tetteh      National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving; Ghana 🇬🇭  On July 1st, Ghana observed its second annual National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. Held at the Forecourt of the State House and the National Mosque, the interfaith gathering brought together national leadership, religious bodies, and citizens under a singular, heavy theme: "Resetting our Values to Build the Ghana We Want." Historically, July 1st marked Republic Day, the moment in 1960 when Ghana severed its final constitutional ties to the British monarchy and became a fully sovereign republic. Decades later, the day has been strategically repurposed. But as the prayers settle and the state cars leave the Forecourt, a critical, analytical question remains for our generation: Can a nation truly pray itself out of a structural value deficit, or does a spiritual "reset" require an unyielding framework of civic consequence ? The Anatomy of the Value Deficit To understand why a ...

 By; David Emaahi Tetteh           Grace Omaboe (Maame Dokono) For decades, the name "Maame Dokono" has been synonymous with Ghanaian television, storytelling, and childhood nostalgia. Through her iconic show By the Fireside, she didn't just entertain a nation; she shaped the moral and cultural fabric of generations. But behind the beloved storyteller lies an intense, fiercely courageous reality that mainstream media rarely dissects: Grace Omaboe is one of Ghana's earliest and most impactful creative activists. Long before human rights advocacy and social justice journalism became trending topics on social media, she was using the power of mass media as a shield for the vulnerable. Media as a Tool for Justice: Through her hard-hitting television and radio programs like Obra, Grace Omaboe boldly stepped into spaces others feared to tread. She took on complex, highly sensitive social issues, ranging from domestic abuse and child labor to women’s rights at a t...

 By David Emaahi Tetteh   Ghana BlackStars Goalkeeper; Benjamin Asare   When the final whistle blew at the Boston Stadium on June 23, 2026, the global media scrambled to cover the biggest shock of the group stages: the star-studded attack of England completely shut out by the Black Stars of Ghana. Standing tall amidst the storm was goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, who pulled off a series of spectacular saves to deny world-class talents like Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka. But what global audiences call a “sudden World Cup phenomenon” is actually a masterclass in grit, resilience, and the power of local preparation. The Hustle Before the Stage Long before commanding the penalty area on the world's biggest stage, Benjamin Asare's life was shaped by raw, physical labor. Growing up in Korle Gonno, he worked as a carpenter, a steel bender, and even a trotro mate (bus conductor) just to get by. He spent his early days selling polythene bags, balancing the exhausting daily grind with his ...

By David Emaahi Tetteh  LONDON, UK  ;  The British government has taken a landmark step toward fulfilling a long-standing pledge by officially publishing the long-awaited draft Conversion Practices Bill. If passed into law, the legislation will criminalize pseudo-scientific and abusive interventions aimed at forcibly changing or suppressing an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity across England and Wales.   Under the newly unveiled draft legislation, individuals found guilty of conducting these discredited practices face an unlimited fine, a custodial sentence of up to five years in prison, or both.   Closing Legal Loopholes While many violent acts associated with identity suppression are technically covered under existing assault or harassment laws, ministers highlighted that current legal frameworks contain significant loopholes that perpetrators exploit to escape justice.   The new bill establishes a specific criminal offense...