Entertainment pundit MC Yaa Yeboah has called for the removal of veteran musician and music industry executive Rex Omar following comments he reportedly made about the affordability of concerts and the Black Star Experience.
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According to MC Yaa Yeboah, Rex Omar’s position that people who cannot afford food should not expect to attend concerts has sparked concerns about the relationship between entertainment events and the economic realities facing ordinary Ghanaians.
Speaking on the matter, MC Yaa Yeboah argued that Rex Omar should be “sacked” over the remarks, bringing renewed attention to the ongoing conversation about the accessibility and pricing of entertainment events in Ghana.
The comments have also drawn attention to the Black Star Experience, a major entertainment and tourism initiative that seeks to promote Ghana’s cultural identity and creative economy.
The discussion highlights broader questions about how the entertainment industry can balance commercial considerations with accessibility for the public. The full context of Rex Omar’s remarks and any response from him would be important in assessing the ongoing debate.
Accra, Ghana | September 2026 – Ntiamoah Foundation has launched BEYOND 20: From Impact to Legacy, a year-long campaign marking two decades of improving lives through education, health, and community development, while setting out its vision for the future.
Established in 2006 by the Entrepreneur, Robert Kwaku Appiah Asante (R.K.A. Asante), Ntiamoah Foundation has worked primarily with communities in the Birim North and Birim South Districts of the Eastern Region. Its interventions span early childhood literacy, Reading Clubs and libraries, ICT education, scholarships, menstrual and maternal health, support for health facilities, and community outreach.
Board Directors of Ntiamoah Foundation. L-R: Bennett Nyarko, Hans Gyimah-Gyamfi, Julia Asante Anim, Kenneth Owusu, Mercy Quansah Ansah, Dr. Kojo Asante, Dinah Asante and Phillip Akwasi Buabeng
Over the past two decades, the Foundation has supported 34 schools and nearly 6,500 young readers, strengthened 14 CHPS facilities, supported 436 life-changing surgeries and reached 8,100 girls through menstrual health programmes.These figures represent just part of a twenty-year commitment to expanding access to education and healthcare in underserved communities.
Launching the anniversary campaign, Executive Director, Mercy Quansah-Ansah said, the milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on the Foundation’s impact and set the direction for its next chapter.
“Twenty years gives us much to celebrate, but BEYOND 20 is also about asking what we can put in place today that will still be changing lives twenty years from now. For us, that is the shift from impact to legacy: creating opportunities today that can continue to transform lives for generations to come.”
As part of the campaign launch, the Foundation has unveiled a 20th anniversary identity and redesigned website, which will serve as a platform for impact stories, programme updates, anniversary activities and opportunities for individuals and organisations to support its work.
Building the Next Chapter
Throughout the anniversary year, Ntiamoah Foundation will continue its established education and health programmes while introducing three flagship initiatives designed to turn twenty years of impact into a legacy.
Program B.E.A.M. will become the Foundation’s flagship education model, bringing together literacy, life skills, creativity, digital learning, leadership and community support to develop confident, ethical and future-ready young people. It builds on two decades of investment in Reading Clubs, libraries, ICT and other educational interventions.
The Foundation will also launch the R.K.A. Asante Scholarship Scheme, a permanent programme established in honour of its founder. Beyond financial support, the scheme will combine scholarships with mentorship, leadership and professional development and community service. To commemorate the 20th anniversary, 20 for 20 Awards will select the first twenty scholars, creating the inaugural cohort of what the Foundation hopes will become a lifelong community of future leaders committed to giving back.
The third flagship initiative is the Legacy Project, a long-term investment in community spaces and infrastructure that will continue serving people beyond the anniversary year. The project will create spaces to preserve local history and heritage, advance learning and leadership, and build skills and opportunities for young people. It will also include recreational infrastructure, beginning with 3 multipurpose community centres to promote youth development, healthy lifestyles and community connection.
Board Chair Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante said, the next chapter will require an even broader community of partners:
“Ntiamoah’s journey has always been built on partnership. As we look beyond twenty, we invite individuals, institutions and organisations who share our belief in the power of education and health to join us. The next chapter is about multiplying opportunity and building something that future generations can inherit and build upon.”
Derek Boateng, Senior Manager for Sustainability and External Relations for Zijin Golden Ridge Limited, one of the Foundation’s longstanding partners, congratulated Ntiamoah Foundation on the milestone:
“Over the years, we have witnessed Ntiamoah Foundation’s commitment to improving educational outcomes, strengthening healthcare delivery and creating opportunities for vulnerable communities. Its impact can be seen not only in the projects delivered, but in the lives transformed. We congratulate the Foundation on twenty years of service and look forward to continuing our partnership.”
A Year of Celebration and Legacy
BEYOND 20 will spotlight the people, partnerships and communities that have shaped Ntiamoah Foundation’s journey, while mobilising support for its next chapter.
The anniversary year will culminate in a Fundraising Gala Dinner and Thanksgiving Service in December, bringing together partners, donors, community leaders, beneficiaries and other stakeholders to celebrate twenty years of service and support the Foundation’s future programmes.
BEYOND 20 is both a celebration of what has been achieved and an invitation to help build what comes next.
About Ntiamoah Foundation
Established in 2006, Ntiamoah Foundation is a Ghanaian non-profit organisation committed to improving lives through education and health. For two decades, the Foundation has worked with communities, schools, health institutions and development partners to expand opportunities, strengthen local systems and improve outcomes for underserved communities.
Police officers stationed at Denu have arrested a 27-year-old man identified as Ahiatsi Macbeth over the alleged theft of a Chevrolet Spark vehicle at Sakumono Beach in Accra.
According to reports, the vehicle, bearing registration number AT 2663-26, was allegedly stolen at Sakumono Beach before the suspect reportedly attempted to transport it towards Aflao, a border town in the Volta Region.
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Macbeth is alleged to have intended to sell the vehicle for about GH¢35,000. Police subsequently apprehended him as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft continue.
The arrest forms part of ongoing law-enforcement efforts to investigate vehicle theft and protect motorists and property owners. Police are expected to establish the full circumstances of the incident and determine whether other individuals may have been involved.
The suspect remains an alleged offender at this stage, and the allegations will be subject to due legal process as investigations and any subsequent proceedings continue.
A mechanic’s prompt action has reportedly helped police in the investigation into the death of Circle-based phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere, popularly known as Terry Dinero, after suspects allegedly brought a vehicle linked to the case to his workshop.
Mechanic’s Account Adds New Details to Terry Dinero Case
According to an account attributed to the mechanic, two main suspects and another person pushed the vehicle to his shop and requested repairs. The mechanic reportedly became suspicious after one of the suspects later contacted him and claimed that the vehicle, which he said he had purchased, was suspected to be stolen and needed to be resprayed.
The development reportedly prompted the mechanic to report the matter to the Manet Police, contributing to the subsequent arrest of suspects linked to the investigation.
The account has emerged amid investigations into the death of Terry Dinero, whose case has drawn public attention. One of the suspects has reportedly denied killing Dinero, saying there was a fight and that he later learned the man had died.
Reports surrounding the case have also drawn comparisons with the July 2024 death of Sowutuom-based musician Nana Yaw Appiah, popularly known as Wyllbee. However, the circumstances of the two cases remain separate matters under investigation.
The latest account highlights the role of the mechanic, whose decision to alert police after becoming suspicious reportedly provided investigators with information about a vehicle believed to be relevant to the case.
Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding Terry Dinero’s death remain ongoing, and allegations against suspects should be treated as unproven unless established by a court.
AfroQuality, a multi-country physical retail and distribution platform focused on showcasing authentic African brands, has officially opened its flagship store in Accra, marking a major expansion of its Pan-African retail and distribution network.
The Accra store opened on Friday, September 25, 2026, at A&C Mall, following the company’s retail expansion into Kigali, Rwanda, Dakar, Senegal, and Nairobi, Kenya. AfroQuality is also scheduled to open in Lusaka, Zambia, on October 1, further strengthening its five-country retail network.
Saint Doe Tamakloe, CEO and Founder, AfroQuality
The platform provides manufacturers, designers, publishers and artisans with physical retail and distribution infrastructure designed to help African brands reach consumers and markets beyond their home countries.
Connecting Commerce With African Cultural Identity
The new Accra flagship features a curated selection of apparel, footwear, accessories and literature from independent producers across Africa. Ghanaian brands represented at the store include BLKSTAR UTD, Wear Ghana, Love Ankara, Gold Coast Tokota, Cheery Concepts, Horseman, Fish & Plankton Books and Kwadwoan Story Books.
The store also features continental brands including Enda Sports Shoes, Ikojn and Sandstorm from Kenya, Piesco Memory from Togo, Sonia Mugabo from Rwanda, and Aramweer Organics and KELAM from South Sudan, among others.
Aura Abena Agyeman, CEO of Wear Ghana and Republic of Africa
AfroQuality Founder Saint Doe Tamakloe described the Accra opening as both an economic milestone and a cultural celebration, saying the company is building physical retail infrastructure to help African manufacturers expand across borders.
Under its founding ethos, “Buy African, Build Africa,” AfroQuality aims to bring regional brands together within a retail network that can help them test new markets, reach new customers and grow revenues without having to independently establish distribution routes in every country.
What AfroQuality Means for Ghanaian Designers and Brands
Tonyi Senayah, CEO of Horseman
The Accra launch included pop-up sales featuring Wear Ghana, Republic of Africa and Horseman, three brands retailing through AfroQuality.
Horseman Founder and Chief Executive Officer Tonyi Senayah said AfroQuality addresses one of the major challenges facing African retail entrepreneurs: accessing markets outside their home countries.
Senayah explained that expanding into other African markets can involve complex distribution, retail, logistics and market-access challenges. Through its partnership with AfroQuality, Horseman is now able to tell customers that its products are available in Kigali, Nairobi and Dakar.
Awura Abena Agyeman, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Wear Ghana and Republic of Africa, similarly highlighted the importance of stronger distribution infrastructure for African fashion businesses seeking to scale.
According to Agyeman, AfroQuality’s distribution model can make it easier for African brands to reach consumers across the continent. She said the partnership brings Wear Ghana and Republic of Africa closer to their Pan-African vision of “Africans clothing Africans.”
Building a Pan-African Retail Network
With the addition of Accra and the planned Lusaka opening, AfroQuality is positioning its physical stores as a connected retail network through which African brands can access multiple markets.
The company says its model is designed to reduce the barriers individual entrepreneurs face when attempting to establish a presence in new countries, while giving consumers greater access to African-made products, fashion, literature and lifestyle brands.
The Accra flagship therefore represents more than a new retail location. It forms part of AfroQuality’s broader effort to connect African producers with African consumers through a structured cross-border commercial network.
The Council of Ewe Associations of North America (CEANA) has concluded its 33rd Annual Convention with a renewed commitment to cultural preservation, healthcare development, youth empowerment, diaspora investment and stronger institutional accountability.
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The five-day convention, held from September 3 to 7, 2026, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Bethesda, Maryland, was hosted by the Ewe Association of Washington, DC Metro Inc. under the theme “Preserving Culture, Inspiring Generations.”
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According to the official communiqué issued by the CEANA Secretariat, the gathering brought together members, delegates and distinguished guests for discussions focused on sustainable development, community upliftment and the preservation of Ewe identity across Ghana, Togo and Benin.
CEANA Pledges Stronger Governance and Accountability
Governance and accountability featured prominently during the Friday Town Hall and Saturday Congress of Associations. Members engaged in discussions on CEANA’s governance structures, project impact and long-term strategy.
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CEANA said it would strengthen its accountability architecture by assigning clear responsibility for projects and financial decisions, while institutionalising transparent communication and regular reporting.
Cancer Research and Treatment Centre Planned for Ho
Healthcare development was another major focus of the convention, with CEANA presenting plans for a modern Cancer Research and Treatment Centre in partnership with the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Ho.
The organisation said the next phase of the project will involve advancing structural design, medical partnerships, financing and regulatory processes, with progress to be communicated to the wider community.
CEANA Targets Greater Diaspora Investment
Business Forums held during the convention examined ways of transforming the expertise and resources of the Ewe diaspora into productive investment and cross-border collaboration.
CEANA said it intends to pursue credible partnerships that can support diaspora investment, professional exchanges and entrepreneurship while creating opportunities for Ewe professionals around the world to contribute to development in their homelands.
Cultural Preservation Remains a Core Priority
The convention also placed Ewe culture at the heart of its activities. Events including the Masquerade and Cultural Night, Kente Ball, Thanksgiving service and community picnic provided opportunities for delegates to celebrate their heritage.
CEANA reaffirmed its commitment to language preservation, cultural education and artistic expression as key pillars of future conventions and community engagement.
Youth Empowerment Through CEANA Noviwo
Youth participation featured prominently through CEANA Noviwo, which organised a parallel programme featuring a career panel, cookout, field day, diaspora brunch and discussions under the theme “Ewe by Day, American by Night.”
Young leaders also participated in planning and executing the convention, with CEANA pledging to expand mentorship, leadership participation and opportunities for cultural grounding among younger members of the community.
CEANA Signs MoU With Bank of Ghana Hospital
One of the convention’s major milestones came on Monday, September 7, when CEANA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bank of Ghana Hospital to facilitate the exchange and deployment of skilled healthcare professionals.
Under the commitment outlined in the communiqué, CEANA and the Bank of Ghana Hospital will work on an operational framework aimed at mobilising diaspora doctors, nurses, specialists and technicians to support healthcare delivery in Eweland.
CEANA Looks Ahead to Boston 2027
CEANA expressed appreciation to the Ewe Association of Washington, DC Metro Inc., as well as volunteers, speakers, traditional leaders, artists, sponsors, partners and attendees who contributed to the convention.
The organisation described the commitments made in Bethesda as binding promises to the Ewe community and said it would carry the momentum into the next convention in Boston in 2027.
The 33rd Annual CEANA Convention therefore ended with a renewed emphasis on preserving Ewe heritage while strengthening healthcare, youth leadership, economic participation and community development across the diaspora and Eweland.
20-year-old Justina Aba Afful has reportedly been missing for close to a month after she went to Madina Market in Accra to sell and did not return home.
According to information provided by her family, Justina Aba Afful, aged 20, left home for Madina Market, where she was expected to sell, but has reportedly not returned since then.
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Her prolonged absence has raised concern among her family, who are seeking information that could help establish her whereabouts and facilitate her safe return home.
Information contained in a missing-person notice identifies Madina Market, Accra, as the last known location where Justina was seen.
The notice also appeals to members of the public who may have information about her whereabouts to contact the relevant authorities or report to the Madina Police Station.
Anyone with credible information that may assist in locating Justina Aba Afful is encouraged to contact the Madina Police Station or the emergency number 112.
The family is appealing for the public’s assistance as efforts continue to establish what happened to the 20-year-old and bring her home safely.
GhanaMedia.net will continue to follow developments concerning the reported disappearance of Justina Aba Afful.
The Ministry of Education is scheduled to meet the three pre-tertiary teacher unions on Monday, September 28, 2026, in an effort to resolve outstanding concerns that have triggered a nationwide strike by teachers.
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The meeting follows the decision by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) to begin nationwide industrial action over unpaid promotion-related arrears, delays in negotiations and other outstanding demands.
Education Ministry Seeks Talks With Teacher Unions
The Ministry’s Press Secretary and Spokesperson, Hasmin Mohammed, said Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu would engage the unions and other relevant institutions on Monday in an attempt to resolve the dispute and encourage the unions to call off the strike.
The discussions are expected to involve the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, as the Ministry says the issues cannot be resolved by the Education Ministry alone.
Why Teachers Declared the Strike
The three unions announced the nationwide industrial action on Friday, September 25, 2026, after a deadline given to government to address their concerns passed without the issues being resolved to their satisfaction.
Among the concerns raised by the unions is the delay in negotiating a new Collective Agreement. They say the existing agreement has expired and that negotiations for a replacement, which they expected to have been completed by June 2026, remain outstanding.
The unions are also demanding the automatic placement of teachers who successfully passed promotion examinations in December 2025 and February 2026 onto their appropriate salary scales, together with payment of arrears dating back to January 2026.
Deprived Area Allowance Also Unresolved
Another issue raised by the unions is the implementation of the Deprived Area Allowance for teachers working in deprived and hard-to-reach communities.
The unions have referred to provisions in their 2024 Collective Agreement concerning a review of the Deprived Area Report and subsequent negotiations on the applicable allowance. They say the process has not yet been completed.
Recent reporting on the dispute also indicates that the unions have raised concerns about the financial treatment of newly promoted teachers and the implementation of agreed allowances.
Ministry Warns of Possible Impact on Academic Calendar
The Education Ministry has expressed concern about the potential effect of the industrial action on the academic calendar, particularly as efforts have been made to restore a harmonised school calendar following previous disruptions.
Mr Mohammed said the government wants the relevant institutions and teacher unions to use Monday’s meeting as a platform to address the outstanding matters and find a way forward.
Strike Remains in Force Pending Resolution
The teacher unions’ action follows prolonged engagement between the unions and government over promotion placement, arrears, conditions of service and allowances. The unions have maintained that delays and unfulfilled commitments contributed to their decision to withdraw their services.
The outcome of Monday’s engagement between the Education Ministry, the teacher unions, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department will determine the next stage of the dispute.
GhanaMedia.net will continue to follow developments concerning the teacher strike and the negotiations between the unions and government.
Takoté Donald Bambani is a Togolese entrepreneur building his business presence across the beauty, commerce and digital communication sectors through DK Empire, a venture focused particularly on wigs and hair products.
TAKOTÉ DONALD BAMBANI: BUILDING DK EMPIRE
Presented as the principal entrepreneurial project of Bambani, DK Empire operates within the beauty and hair-care market, with a positioning centred on quality, style and elegance. The business combines product commerce with brand development and direct engagement with customers through digital platforms.
Building a Beauty Business Through Digital Platforms
One of the defining elements of Bambani’s entrepreneurial approach is the use of social media as a commercial and communication tool. According to the professional profile, he uses platforms including TikTok to showcase his business environment, increase visibility and establish a more direct relationship with his community.
This digital approach places social media at the intersection of communication, brand building and customer acquisition, allowing the entrepreneur’s personal image and the identity of DK Empire to work alongside each other.
Takoté Donald Bambani and the DK Empire Brand
The profile presents Bambani not only as the person behind DK Empire but also as an ambassador for the brand. This connection between entrepreneur and enterprise creates an opportunity for the company’s commercial identity to develop alongside its digital presence.
A structured digital strategy, according to the dossier, could further strengthen this relationship through a consistent visual identity, regular content, professional product presentation and clearly identified ordering channels.
A Vision for Growth
Bambani’s stated ambition through DK Empire is to develop a sustainable business within the wigs, hair products and wider beauty market. The development opportunities identified in the professional dossier include expanding the product catalogue, strengthening distribution, developing online commerce, professionalising the brand identity, establishing commercial partnerships and gradually entering new markets.
The profile places Bambani within a growing generation of African entrepreneurs combining commerce, personal branding and social-media communication to develop their businesses. His entrepreneurial positioning is built around three central pillars: entrepreneurship, commerce and digital communication.
Building the Next Chapter of DK Empire
As DK Empire develops, its future growth will depend on the continued strengthening of its commercial operations, digital visibility and brand identity. The professional dossier identifies several areas that could support that progression, including distribution, e-commerce, partnerships and expansion into additional markets.
For now, Takoté Donald Bambani’s profile reflects an entrepreneur developing a beauty-focused commercial venture while using digital platforms to connect the business with a wider audience.
GhanaMedia.net will continue to highlight African entrepreneurs and emerging businesses whose stories contribute to the continent’s evolving commercial and digital landscape.
A new claim circulating in Ghanaian social-media discussions alleges that Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has mentioned eight individuals during proceedings connected to his US romance-fraud case, including a serving Ghanaian Member of Parliament.
ABU TRICA CASE: CLAIM OF 8 NAMES INCLUDING MP
The allegation was made in an audio/video commentary reviewed by GhanaMedia.net. The speaker claims that an unnamed MP from Ghana’s Central Region was among individuals allegedly identified in connection with the movement or receipt of money linked to the wider fraud network.
However, GhanaMedia.net has not independently verified the claim that Abu Trica named the MP or the other seven individuals. No official US court document or statement from US prosecutors located for this report publicly confirms such a list of eight names.
What is officially established about the Abu Trica case
US prosecutors identify Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and Abu Trica, as a 31-year-old Ghanaian national from Swedru. According to the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, Kumi was allegedly part of a network that targeted more than 80 elderly victims in romance scams and obtained more than US$8 million. Prosecutors allege that the network operated from around 2023 and used fake identities, social media, online dating platforms and AI-driven video technology.
The US case also identifies Daniel Yussif, also known as Denteni and Slab, as a co-defendant. Prosecutors allege that Kumi and Yussif acted as leaders within the network and that money obtained from victims was transferred through financial accounts and subsequently distributed to associates in Ghana and elsewhere.
Kumi was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025, and was extradited to the United States on July 9, 2026. He faces charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The US Department of Justice stresses that the indictment contains allegations and that defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Claim about eight names remains unverified
In the circulating commentary, the speaker says Abu Trica has allegedly disclosed eight individuals and suggests that one is a politician who is currently holding government office.
The speaker further claims that the politician allegedly received money connected to the operation and that the politician is an MP from the Central Region.
Those allegations have not been independently established by GhanaMedia.net. The commentary does not provide a publicly accessible court document showing the alleged disclosure, and the politician is not identified by name in the material reviewed.
GhanaMedia.net therefore does not identify an individual politician based solely on the circulating allegation.
Abu Trica’s case has moved into the US judicial process
Following his extradition, Kumi pleaded not guilty and his case has continued in the United States. A recent August 26 report said the case had been treated as complex, giving the defence additional time to prepare. A status conference was reported as scheduled for November 3, 2026.
The US Attorney’s Office says the charges against Kumi relate to an alleged network that used false identities to establish relationships with elderly victims before obtaining money under false pretences. If convicted, Kumi faces statutory penalties that can reach 20 years, although any sentence would ultimately be determined by the court.
The US indictment itself does not establish that every person alleged to have been named by the speaker is involved in criminal activity. Any such allegation would require supporting evidence and due process.
What happens next
The alleged disclosure of eight names could become significant if it is eventually confirmed through court filings, prosecutors’ statements or other authoritative records.
For now, however, the claim that a serving Ghanaian MP was among those allegedly named remains an unverified allegation circulating online, rather than an established fact.
GhanaMedia.net will continue to distinguish between information contained in official court records and claims circulating through social media as further information emerges.
