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Adjetey Anang

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 Adjetey Anang, a Ghanaian actor and an author popularly known as pusher shared part of his life story in an interview at the Ama Ata Aidoo center in AUCC on 28th February 2024. Adjetey Anang https://g.co/kgs/Kh7Jt2w He narrated how he got into acting by reading a script on a movie production rehearsal he followed his friend who is already an actor to. He went on to explain his relationship with his father. Although he had an unsociable father, his father never dictates  for him and he also didn't take his leniency for granted but took his studies serious and followed his dreams.  He said " I remember way back in the early 80's, I belong to a drama  club in school which wasn't by choice . I had to choose between that and one other. I love watching movies too. The big dream came when I had to accompany a friend who was already an actor to rehearsal. When we go there,I met the likes of Fella Mugis,Sefa Kayi and the rest and I was soo excited. When I got there,they were...

Adinkra "Akoma" symbol

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 The Adinkra symbols are symbols from Ghana which can be translated as "good bye" or "farewell" in Asante twi; one of the many Adinkra symbol  Ghanaian languages. The Adinkra symbols represent concepts or aphorisms. They are mostly used extensively in fabrics, logos and pottery. They are incorporated into walls as well and other architectural features. Over the Years, the Adinkra cloth and symbols were only worn and displayed during funerals. The symbols signified their sorrow and acted as a way to bid fare well to the deceased. Its use expanded to the general Akan population who wear Adinkra cloth on significant occasions but in this our recent times, the Adinkra cloth is not only worn by the Akans but rather every Ghanaian tribe when it comes to showing expression on a specific occasion.  The Adinkra symbols also are used as a means of communication. The symbols reminds people of some proverbs and ideas with special meanings such as unity,patience , fearlessness,s...

Critical thinking in media consumption

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 Critical thinking is a key component of news media literacy.It helps an individual to determined accuracy and credibility of news sources. The media has become one major source of information to the public and it is not handled by just an individual or media house but rather common and accessible to everyone who want to access it. This has become an influence to the spread of wrong information to the public. The media can educate,pollute, inform and also destroy. This is why it is very important to have to have a critical thinking skills in order not to consume and spread wrong informations. Wrong informations are being spread many times but with critical thinking, it will help us to know if the source of information is credible or not. In 2019,there was a false information which circulated  on social media that,MTN Ghana will close the Mobile Money business which will result in blocking every Mobile Money account. Some mobile money users who believed this wrong information w...

Official starter with market women

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Official starter dance with market women  Official starter who is a dancer and content creator on tiktok was spotted dancing with market women of makola on the 8th of December 2023. He is well known for dancing with  market women.He has made some group of market women whomhe has been dancing  with popular including Toli Toli who is well known in some African countries after singing the wrong version of "Lonely at the top" by Asake. Some months ago ,he performed a Burna boy song with his makola women with touched the heart of Burma boy and made a bill board for them with their photos posted on it. His videos with the market women  have been touching the heart of many who comes across the video and say words of blessings on him.

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 Lerroy Company Faces Legal Turmoil Over Counterfeit Clothing Scandal As of recent news, Lerroy Company Limited, a prominent clothing company based in Accra, is once again under the legal spotlight as revelations emerge about their involvement in selling counterfeit products. In a landmark case dating back to 2017, the company faced legal repercussions, being slapped with a hefty fine of GH¢80,000 for allegedly peddling counterfeit goods belonging to the renowned Ghanaian clothing brand, Office and Co. While the details of the recent developments are still emerging, it’s crucial to understand the legal nuances surrounding such cases. Contrary to the terminology used in the previous lawsuit, the correct legal framework is trademark law, not copyright. Trademarks play a pivotal role In safeguarding brand identities,  names, logos, and symbols that distinguish products or services in the market. Trademark registration affords exclusive usage rights to the brand owner, preventing ...

Twin Diaries pleads for disable physically challenge woman

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Twin diaries pleads for funds   Social media influencers ,Twins Diaries  have appealed for financial aid for Esther Duah ,a mentally impaired mom of twins after she was found with the babies in a shabby structure. The social media influencers, Twin Diaries have shared details to call for support. The photo above is the mentally challenged woman,Esther Dua with her baby on the right side of the photo. This photo was uploaded on Tin eye,a fact checking site to see if is a random photo they found online which they are using to raise funds. But after checking,results came out that,no image matches it after searching over 63.9 billion images

Water crisis

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 Water crisis is the lack of fresh water resources to meet up the standard water demand. Physical water scarcity is where there is not enough water to meet up all demands, including that needed for ecosystem to function whilst economic water crisis  is the result of lack of water from rivers,aquifers or other water sources.It also results from weak human  capacity to meet water demand. Today, water crisis affects billions around the world. 771 million live without access to safe water ,while 1.7 billion live without improved sanitation. It is therefore believed that,empowering women is critical to solving the water crisis because, when women have access to safe water at home, they can pursue.   https://water.org/medWater crisis in Ghana 2021ia/images/Waterorg_Water-Crisis_Img-1.format-webp.webp Deforestation and illegal gold mining have proven to be some causes of water crisis in Ghana.About 23 million people use water that may not follow sanitary standards. Thi...