Home Blog Page 15

Ghana’s “Onaapo” Song Goes Viral After Election

By
Daniel Jeddman
-
0
Screenshot

A Ghanaian campaign song is becoming a nationwide music phenomenon in early 2017 as “Onaapo” continues gaining popularity weeks after the 2016 general election.

The song, produced by Ghanaian musician and producer Nacee for the National Democratic Congress campaign, becomes widely associated with the election. After the NDC loses the election, the song takes on a new life when supporters of the victorious New Patriotic Party adopt and adapt it during celebrations.

img 6862
Ghana’s “Onaapo” Song Goes Viral After Election 2

“Onaapo” becomes a popular chant at parties, public gatherings, weddings and other social events. Its title also spreads across social media, where Ghanaians use the word as a hashtag and slogan beyond its original political context.

The song’s popularity crosses political boundaries as different groups embrace its catchy rhythm. Nacee later explains that he creates the fast-paced “jama” version to give the campaign album a danceable track and involves emerging performer Dee Aja.

By January 2017, the song is attracting substantial online attention and is being discussed as a potential contender for major Ghanaian music awards.

Ghana Defeats Nigeria to Win WAFU Cup of Nations

By
Calvin Eli
-
0
Screenshot

Ghana is celebrating a major football achievement in September 2017 as the Black Stars B defeat Nigeria 4–1 in the final of the WAFU Cup of Nations in Cape Coast.

The tournament brings together several West African national teams, with Ghana progressing through the competition after strong performances in the group stage and knockout rounds.

Ghana defeats Guinea 2–0 in the semifinal before facing regional rivals Nigeria in the final on September 24. The home side produces an emphatic performance to secure a 4–1 victory and lift the regional trophy.

Ghana’s Black Stars B celebrate after defeating Nigeria in the 2017 WAFU Cup final.
Ghana Defeats Nigeria to Win WAFU Cup of Nations 4

The result provides a major moment for Ghanaian football during a year in which the senior Black Stars experience disappointment at the Africa Cup of Nations after losing to Cameroon in the semifinal.

The WAFU triumph gives Ghana another international football title and generates widespread celebrations among supporters. The tournament also highlights the strength of domestic-based Ghanaian players competing at regional level.

The final result remains one of Ghana’s notable football achievements of 2017, with the Black Stars B finishing the competition as West Africa’s champions.

Akufo-Addo Wins Ghana’s Presidential Election as Mahama Concedes

By
Ghana News
-
0
Screenshot

Ghana is witnessing a major political transition in December 2016 as Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo defeats incumbent President John Dramani Mahama in the presidential election.

Millions of Ghanaians cast their ballots on December 7 in a closely contested election involving seven presidential candidates. Akufo-Addo, representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP), campaigns on economic recovery, job creation and stronger governance, while Mahama seeks a second term for the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

img 6859
Akufo-Addo Wins Ghana’s Presidential Election as Mahama Concedes 6

The election takes place against a backdrop of economic difficulties, including rising public debt, currency depreciation and concerns over corruption. International observers closely follow the vote because Ghana is regarded as one of West Africa’s established democratic systems.

Akufo-Addo secures the presidency after Mahama concedes defeat, marking another peaceful transfer of power between Ghana’s two major political parties. The outcome attracts international attention because it demonstrates Ghana’s continuing tradition of constitutional political transitions.

Ghanaian Hit “Ye Wo Krom” Reaches Global Audience at Apple’s 2016 WWDC

By
Ghana News
-
0
Screenshot

Ghanaian music is receiving international attention in June 2016 as Atom’s hit song “Ye Wo Krom” is played during Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco.

img 6858
Ghanaian Hit “Ye Wo Krom” Reaches Global Audience at Apple’s 2016 WWDC 8

The song is featured during a presentation by Ghana-born Apple Music executive Bozoma Saint John as she demonstrates the redesigned Apple Music application. Saint John uses the Ghanaian track while highlighting the platform’s World Music category, bringing the sound of Ghanaian hiplife to one of the technology industry’s most prominent global events. 

The moment quickly generates excitement in Ghana, with local media reporting that the song attracts renewed attention from international audiences following its appearance at the conference. The FADER also reports that listeners from outside Ghana begin discovering the track after watching the presentation, with comments appearing from countries including Ukraine. 

“Ye Wo Krom” is already a major Ghanaian hit and subsequently receives the Hiplife Song of the Year award at the 2016 Ghana Music Awards. 

Saint John’s presentation also becomes a widely discussed moment from the 2016 conference, further connecting Ghanaian culture and music with a global technology audience.

EgyptAir Flight MS804 Crashes in Mediterranean, Killing 66

By
Daniel Jeddman
-
0

Egypt is at the centre of international attention in May 2016 as EgyptAir Flight MS804 disappears from radar while travelling from Paris to Cairo.

The Airbus A320 is carrying 66 people, including 56 passengers and 10 crew members, when it loses contact with air traffic controllers over the eastern Mediterranean. The aircraft is travelling in Egyptian airspace when it disappears, prompting an international search operation involving Egypt, France and Greece. 

EgyptAir Airbus A320 passenger aircraft parked at Cairo International Airport with ground crew and airport control tower visible in the background.
EgyptAir Flight MS804 Crashes in Mediterranean, Killing 66 10

The disappearance quickly becomes a major international news story as relatives gather at Cairo International Airport and authorities begin searching the Mediterranean for the missing aircraft.

Wreckage is subsequently recovered from the sea, while investigators examine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Information from the aircraft’s flight recorders indicates that smoke and signs of fire are present in the final moments of the flight. 

Authorities investigate several possible explanations for the disaster. Early reports raise the possibility of terrorism, but investigators do not immediately establish a definitive cause.

The tragedy claims the lives of all 66 people on board and generates widespread international coverage because of the aircraft’s route between two major global cities.

The incident remains one of Egypt’s most significant aviation disasters of 2016. 

Ghana’s Black Stars Players Pay Their Own Airfares for 2016 Rwanda Qualifier

By
Ghana News
-
0

Ghana’s Black Stars are attracting international attention in 2016 after several foreign-based players reportedly pay their own airfares to return home for a crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda.

img 6857
BLACK STARS PAY THEIR OWN WAY

The controversy emerges after Ghana’s Ministry of Youth and Sports declines to finance the travel costs of foreign-based players, citing financial difficulties. The ministry instead asks the Ghana Football Association to rely on locally based players because Ghana has already secured qualification for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. 

Coach Avram Grant publicly expresses his dissatisfaction with the situation and says the lack of funding is affecting preparations for the national team. He praises the players for maintaining a positive attitude despite the difficulties. 

Ghanaian midfielder and Black Stars vice-captain André Ayew also steps in to pay the travel expenses of seven foreign-based teammates, according to contemporary reports. Ayew himself remains unavailable for the match because of injury. 

The unusual situation generates widespread attention across African and international sports media, placing Ghana’s football financing and national-team preparations under scrutiny.

The episode becomes one of the most talked-about Black Stars stories of 2016 as Ghana prepares for the next stage of its international football campaign. 

Ghana’s President Gains Global Attention With “Ghana Beyond Aid” Message

By
Daniel Jeddman
-
0

Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is attracting international attention in 2017 after his remarks on foreign aid during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron in Accra.

During Macron’s visit to Ghana on November 30, a journalist asks whether France is prepared to increase its support for African countries outside the Francophone bloc. Akufo-Addo responds by challenging what he describes as an assumption that Africa’s development should depend on assistance from Western countries. 

img 6835
Ghana’s President Gains Global Attention With “Ghana Beyond Aid” Message 13

The president says Ghana’s primary responsibility is to develop its own economy and institutions rather than build national policies around expected support from France, the European Union or other Western partners. He also promotes his administration’s “Ghana Beyond Aid” vision, which calls for greater economic self-reliance, stronger governance and increased use of Africa’s resources for development. 

The video of the exchange spreads rapidly across social media, attracting millions of views and reactions from audiences across Africa and beyond. International media outlets also report on the remarks as the message resonates with discussions about Africa’s relationship with foreign aid and development assistance. 

The moment places Ghana at the centre of an international conversation about African economic independence and development policy.

Zimbabwe’s #ThisFlag Movement Goes Viral as Citizens Demand Change

By
Ghana News
-
0

Zimbabwe is witnessing a powerful wave of social-media activism in 2016 as citizens use the national flag to express frustration over the country’s economic difficulties, corruption and governance.

The movement, known as #ThisFlag, begins in May when pastor Evan Mawarire posts a video on social media while draped in the Zimbabwean flag. He speaks about his concerns for the country and calls on citizens to confront the challenges facing Zimbabwe. The video quickly goes viral, turning the hashtag into a wider national movement.

img 6833
Zimbabwe’s #ThisFlag Movement Goes Viral as Citizens Demand Change 15

The campaign grows beyond social media as supporters participate in demonstrations and nationwide stay-away actions. Businesses, schools and government offices close during some of the protests, bringing international attention to Zimbabwe’s growing political and economic tensions.

Mawarire is arrested and charged over his activism before being released by a court, while the government faces increasing criticism from protesters and other groups.

The movement also becomes part of a broader period of unrest, with Zimbabweans protesting cash shortages, delayed salaries, unemployment and proposed bond notes.

By mid-2016, #ThisFlag is placing Zimbabwe’s domestic frustrations before a global audience, demonstrating the growing power of social media as a tool for civic mobilisation across Africa.

Ghana Begins Commercial Production From Major TEN Oil Field

By
Daniel Jeddman
-
0

Ghana is entering a significant new phase in its petroleum industry in August 2016 as commercial oil production begins from the Tweneboa-Enyenra-Ntomme (TEN) offshore fields.

Ghana’s offshore TEN oil project begins commercial production in 2016.
Ghana Begins Commercial Production From Major TEN Oil Field 17

President John Dramani Mahama officially launches production from the fields on August 18, marking an important milestone for Ghana’s expanding oil sector. The project is operated by Tullow Oil in partnership with Kosmos Energy, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation and PetroSA.

The TEN development is expected to strengthen Ghana’s petroleum production and contribute to government revenues. The project comes at a time when Ghana is managing economic pressures and seeking additional sources of revenue.

However, international oil prices remain significantly lower than during the period when the project is developed, limiting the immediate financial benefit expected from increased production. Reuters reports that crude prices below $50 per barrel reduce the short-term revenue boost for Ghana despite the successful start of production.

The commencement of TEN production nevertheless establishes another major offshore petroleum asset for Ghana and keeps the country firmly on the international energy map.

1...131415Page 15 of 15