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20Apr

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Ghana Deluxe Announces Giveaway Of Lunch Coupons Worth 6,000 Cedis

In a bid to celebrate its new partnership with social media influencer Wesley Kesse, Ghana Deluxe Magazine has announced that it will be giving away lunch coupons worth 6,000 cedis to its patrons.According to a press release issued on Monday, the travel and destination magazine is currently working on creating the ultimate Travel App to appeal to a larger audience and improve the user experience. The collaboration with Wesley Kesse is seen as a critical part of this process.To enter the giveaway, patrons must download the Ghana Deluxe app and follow the magazine on two social media platforms. The entry period commences on Tuesday 18th April, and the winners will be announced on 22nd April, 2023.Ghana Deluxe Magazine is a home-grown Ghanaian magazine company that is committed to promoting ...

5 Reasons Why Africa Is The New “It Travel Destination” For 2023

17Apr

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5 Reasons Why Africa Is The New “It Travel Destination” For 2023

Three giraffe on Kilimanjaro mount background in National park of TanzaniaGETTY With travel back in a dramatic full swing, many travelers are looking for something new to tick off their bucket list, often visiting outdoor destinations over crowded cities. The ability to finally put into motion pre-Covid vacation plans (and the credits that were precariously on hold) are fueling the fire. With Africa and Asia now almost fully open again, both continents are getting their turn at a piece of the tourism pie. A recent trend report (pdf) released during the recent World Travel Market Africa conference in Cape Town outlines many of the key reasons that Africa is ready to hit (and maybe even exceed) its pre-Covid stride. Here are five notable trends that shed light on why the con...

2023 Outlook: Radisson Hotel Group continues to break hotel-opening records in Africa

20Mar

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2023 Outlook: Radisson Hotel Group continues to break hotel-opening records in Africa

Radisson Hotel Group (https://www.RadissonHotels.com), one of the fastest-growing hotel companies in Africa, plans to strengthen its robust African presence in 2023 further with the opening of eight new hotel already confirmed to date. The Group aims to reach 150 hotels within the next five years across the continent, reinforcing Africa as a key growth market. With close to 100 hotels and 16,000 rooms in operation and under development in Africa, Radisson Hotel Group has opened 14 hotels in the region and signed over 25 new hotels, adding more than 4,800 additional rooms to its portfolio in the last two years alone. This equates to 90 percent of its African pipeline and translates to a commendable 15 percent growth to its African operating portfolio, year-on-year, placing th...

Appreciate the works of St Valentine….youth advised

11Feb

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Appreciate the works of St Valentine….youth advised

Ghanaians, especially the youth, have been urged to study the life of St. Valentine, which include the exhibition of true love and care for the needy and emulate same. Mr Opoku Agyeman Prempeh, Executive Director, Centre for Moral Education and Development (CEMED), who made the call, said it was important that the youth understood the charitable works of St.Valentine and follow his footsteps as the world observes the Valentine’s Day. Speaking to the media ahead February 14, which is St. Valentine’s Day, he said the priest stood for good virtues and that should be the reference point of those who appreciated the ideals and philosophy of the Catholic Priest. St. Valentine, who did not marry nor had children, showed greater love and compassion for the poor and vulnerable people ...

Merck Foundation CEO launched the first TV program to address Social and Health issues through African Fashion and Art

25Jan

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Merck Foundation CEO launched the first TV program to address Social and Health issues through African Fashion and Art

‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ (www.Merck-Foundation.com)is a pan-African TV program that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation to feature African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and create a culture shift across Africa such as: Diabetes, Ending Child Marriage, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Stopping GBV, Ending FGM and Breaking Infertility Stigma, among other social and health issues affecting the continent; Merck Foundation through their “Our Africa” TV program, has established the first ‘Fashion and Art community with Purpose’ community across 20 countries to break the silence and be the voice of ...

All you need to know about Ghana’s first historical fantasy book series

18Jan

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All you need to know about Ghana’s first historical fantasy book series

The books are an adaptation of the history of the Ashanti Empire, which has been described as one of Africa’s most prominent kingdoms. The Weaving of the First Gods book series consists of five books and blends aspects of pre-colonial history, epic fantasy, and a great plot. The books are an adaptation of the history of the Ashanti Empire, which has been described as one of Africa’s most prominent kingdoms. The Ashanti Empire was one of the few states that stood up against colonial powers in the era of colonisation. The Usurper’s Dream, the first book in the series, was released on 30 October 2022. It begins in the 16th century, with Osei Tutu, the young prince of Kwaaman, determined to free his people from the rule of Denkyira, the time’s superpower. T...

African Stream takes on Western Media to Re-Shape the Narrative by Telling African Stories through African Voices

16Jan

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African Stream takes on Western Media to Re-Shape the Narrative by Telling African Stories through African Voices

“Until the lions learn how to write, every story will glorify the hunter.” For most of its modern history, Africa’s stories have been twisted by colonial-era and Western-oriented narratives. Social media-based platform African Stream officially launched across Africa today in an effort to challenge existing negative stereotypes and give a voice to Africans through cutting-edge, African-centered content. African Stream’s mission is to reshape conversations and narratives about – as well as knowledge and appreciation of – Africa and its people. “I’ve been in the media my entire career, and I am excited to create an African news platform to define our story in our voice." This continent is the birthplace of civilization and humankind. Africans are innovators, entrepreneurs, leaders,...

Fifteen films bid for the top prize in Africa’s premiere film fest

15Jan

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Fifteen films bid for the top prize in Africa’s premiere film fest

Fifteen films bid for top prize in Africa's premiere film fest Fifteen feature-length movies are vying for the top prize in next month’s FESPACO festival, Africa’s top cinema event, the organisers announced Friday. Launched in 1969, the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) draws thousands of movie fans and professionals from across the continent. It is also closely followed by the US and European movie industries, which scout the event for new films, talent and ideas. A total of 170 films are competing across 11 categories in the February 25-March 4 event, including short films, documentaries, TV series, and animation, FESPACO said. Under festival rules, films chosen for competition have to be made by Africans and predominantly produced in A...

Real Crypto Adoption Needs Real Crypto Infrastructure (These 7 Upgrades, for Starters)

13Jan

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Real Crypto Adoption Needs Real Crypto Infrastructure (These 7 Upgrades, for Starters)

Kgothatso Ngako saw a problem. He believed his neighbors in Africa would benefit from owning bitcoin, but most did not own smartphones. Internet penetration in Africa is only 30%. Millions were unable to, as the slogan puts it, “be their own bank.” Ngako wanted to change this. A former software engineer at Amazon, he had already worked to translate bitcoin education materials – such as Satoshi Nakamoto’s white paper – into over 20 African languages including Kiswahili, Shona, and Oshiwambo. But that would only go so far. Knowledge would be worthless unless people had a way to actually own bitcoin. “Luckily, on the African continent the GSM infrastructure is quite solid,” says Ngako. So thanks to this network, many Africans used text-based flip phones. Could Ngako tap into th...

Voodoo dances and rituals wow tourists at the Benin festival

13Jan

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Voodoo dances and rituals wow tourists at the Benin festival

On Benin's national voodoo holiday, performers dressed as guardians of the night swirled in costumes resembling technicolor haystacks, delighting worshippers and tourists alike. Over a thousand people gathered in the small Atlantic coast town of Ouidah on Tuesday, once an important port in the slave trade, to watch the elaborate annual rituals of dance and drumming to honour the 500-year-old religion's panoply of gods and spirits. Advertisement · Scroll to continue "They come in increasing numbers because voodoo is no longer considered sorcery, it is no longer considered barbarism," said voodoo spiritual leader Daagbo Hounon Houna II, adorned in colorful beads and a top hat. Voodoo is practiced by around 12% of the West African country's population of 13 million people, but th...