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Friends and family could see it. The fans could see it. Even Taylor Swift could see it. Simone Biles was behind. Competing in US Olympic Trials in June, the American looked happy as if she was enjoying it gymnastics and again after a fight at Tokyo 2020. The Texan pulled out of the team event on the first day of the finals at the Ariake Gymnastics Center to take care of her mental health after an incident of flipping, described by Biles herself as “her mind and body being out of sync.” The result was her losing aerial awareness of…

Entertainment KOKA recently criticized King Paluta for his vocals on his latest song, MakomaOkyeame Kwame, in an interview, has weighed in on the controversial comments made against King PalutaThe rapper praised King Paluta and called him an experienced musician with an authentic voiceVeteran Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame has shared his take on KOKA’s recent criticism of King Paluta’s vocal ability in his song, Makoma.A photo of Okyeame Kwame and King Paluta. Photo Source: @okyeamekwame @kingpalutamusicSource: InstagramOkyeame Kwame salutes King PalutaIn a recent interview on Adom TV, Okyeame Kwame disagreed with KOKA’s stance on King Paluta’s vocals. The rapper stated that…

The BBC is to cut 500 jobs over the next two years. Photo: Justin TALLIS/AFPSource: AFPThe BBC is to cut 500 jobs over the next 20 months in a bid to save 200 million pounds ($258 million) and become a “smaller, more nimble organisation”, Britain’s public broadcaster said on Tuesday.The redundancies, which are to be achieved by closing and transferring some roles and creating others in “growth areas”, are the latest redundancies as the BBC faces a funding squeeze and inflationary pressures.The broadcaster, which relies heavily on an annual license fee of £169.50 paid by every UK household watching live…

The Kasoa Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects for allegedly kidnapping a baby who was less than one week old. The suspects, Magdalene Nana Adjoa Boafo, 28, Fastina Binny, 32, and a teacher, Eunice Koomson, 36, are alleged to have taken the baby from its mother, Abigail Addison, 29, on the pretext that the baby was a few days old and had an infection and required specialist treatment. According to the victim, Addison, the prime suspect, Adjoa Boafo, met her when she was eight months pregnant and offered to help…

1. House hunting House hunting in Accra is a major source of stress. The process is full of challenges, from finding an affordable and suitable place to dealing with unreliable agents and landlords. Competition for decent housing is fierce and prices are often exorbitant, making the whole experience incredibly taxing. This stress can lead to elevated blood sugar and blood pressure levels, exacerbating the health problems faced by many young Ghanaians. 2. Finding a trotter on Monday morning The hustle and bustle of getting to work on public transport on a Monday morning can be a nightmare. Tro-tros, the local…

PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 06: Pont des Arts on Seine River and Eiffel Tower illuminated … [+] on July 6, 2023 in Paris, France. Paris will host the Summer Olympics from July 26 to August 11, 2024. NBC and Peacock will provide coverage of the events. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)Getty Images Friday July 26 marks the start of the 17-day Paris Summer Olympics. For the “City of Light”, it marks the third time it has hosted the Summer Games and the first time since 1924. The Paris Games organizing committee says the Opening Ceremony will be the biggest in…

Lion Forge Entertainment announced today that Iyanu, Roye OkupeThe epic Nigerian animated superhero series is set to be released in both the US and across Africa in 2025. The series will be available on Showmax in 44 African countries, while American viewers can watch it Cartoon Network and Maximum. Details To save her people from an ancient curse, an orphan must uncover the mystery behind her newfound power. Set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, the animated series is adapted from Okupe’s popular graphic novel series, Iyanu: Child of Wonderpublished by Dark Horse Comics, the powerhouse behind the likes The…

Sarkodie Foundation Hosted Brighter Day Celebration at Redemption Valley Primary School Park in TemaAt the event, a young schoolgirl showed her appreciation for the rapper by presenting him with a handmade portrait.A photo of Sarkodie’s portrait has surfaced online and has also sparked a lot of reactions from social media usersGhanaian rapper Sarkodie has gone viral after his recent photo at an event in Tema was uploaded on social media.Sarkodie receives a pencil portrait of himself from a student. Photo Source: @sarkodie @officialbigkaySource: InstagramStudent Gifts Sarkodie Pencil PortraitIn a recent event school event in the school park at Redemption Valley…

A new documentary has been released to showcase the stories of female entrepreneurs and investors working to solve real problems in African markets. Launched by women in the business community Women Building Africa (WWBA) and skin care brand Disclosein cooperation with MadicaThe video documentary presents stories and perspectives of female entrepreneurs and investors building African markets. One of the first to offer a broad view of female business leaders on the continent, the video was released ahead of the upcoming Assembly on Women Building Africato be held in September in Nairobi. “There is nothing more empowering than hearing the stories…

The Chairman of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Akihiro Kobayashi (2nd L) and others bow their heads at a press conference in Osaka in March as the company faces a health scare linked to over-the-counter tablets containing red yeast rice. Photo: STR / JIJI PRESS/AFP/FileSource: AFPThe chairman and president of a major Japanese dietary supplement maker announced their resignations Tuesday as the company investigates 80 deaths possibly linked to pills meant to lower cholesterol.Kobayashi Pharmaceutical is at the center of a health scare linked to its over-the-counter tablets containing red yeast rice, which is fermented with a mold culture.Medical studies say that…