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Local leaders in northern Ghana have announced the abolition of the ritual killing of babies born with physical disabilities, who were believed to have been possessed by evil spirits. “Spirit children” were thought to have been a sign of impending misfortune and given a poisonous drink to kill them. One campaigner told the BBC that improved healthcare and education meant ...

Ghanaian actor John Dumelo has denied media reports that he has secretly married in the United States. There were reports that the actor, in spite of declaring publicly that he is single, is married to Harrinia Alexander Dembele, who is said to be a nurse, model and an actress based in the US. A marriage certificate from the Circuit Court ...

Ghanaians have started expressing their displeasure since yesterday over an interview Chris Brown recently granted, where he gave credit to Nigeria and Wizkid on the Azonto dance that he used in his new “Fine China” video. Chris Brown, in the interview recalled meeting Nigerian pop singer Wizkid who taught him the dance move. Scroll down for the interview… Below is ...

Popular Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson today opened up about rumours of her relationship with ‘Kukere’ master, Iyanya. The rumour mill, which started a long while ago, kicked off again yesterday as it was reported that the Ghanaian actress is back with Iyanya after the drama late last year, 2012. The rumour The former couple came back together and are ‘seriously’ ...

Reverend Dr. David Asante Dartey, member of the Consultative Assembly that drafted the 1992 constitution and the longest serving General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana (1988-98) has died. He was also the founding Principal of the Wisconsin University, Ghana. Below is his full profile Personal Details Name: Rev. Dr. David Asante Dartey Data of Birth: 30th May, 1943 ...