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Agyinsam Foundation organises medical screening for Twifo/Hemang/Lower Denkyira District
Over a thousand people in the Twifo/Hemang/Lower Denkyira District in the Central Region of Ghana have benefited from a medical screening exercise organised by the Agyinsam Foundation on Thursday March 28 and Friday March 29, 2024.
The beneficiaries of the two-day free medical screening exercise included men, women and children who received screening for various health conditions including obesity, hypertension, diabetics, inflammatory conditions, skin diseases, worm infections, hepatitis, eye, full blood count, malaria, among others.
After the medical screening, those diagnosed with some defects and ailments were given free medication and counseling and were also advised to visit medical facilities for further treatment.
Founder of the Agyinsam Foundation, Mr. Lawrence Agyinsam, spoke about the motivation for the medical exercise by the foundation and its collaborators.
“The focus of the foundation is to ensure the well-being of the people within the Twifo/Hemang/Lower Denkyira District and beyond,” he said.
He further revealed that “In addition to building their capacities, and enhancing their employable skills, we are also interested in their health. Without a doubt, a community is guaranteed growth and development when its populace is in good health.”
Mr. Agyinsam further commended Equity Health Insurance for partnering with Agyinsam Foundation to bring relief to the people as well as those who participated in the medical screening for their time and patience as a result of the high patronage of the medical screening exercise.
On his part, the Chief Executive Officer of Equity Health Insurance, Elton Fredrick Afari indicated that the free medical screening falls under the health pillar in terms of his organization’s corporate social responsibility.
According to him “We always want to ensure that communities and clients within our operational areas and beyond are healthy to enable them to be more productive and very efficient. This will go a long way to strengthen the community and contribute to the country’s development.”
“That remains the key motive for us in partnering with the Agyinsam Foundation to undertake this free medical health screening. We are grateful to our team of health professionals for the great work they did in those two days in our quest to meet the SDG goal on health,” he emphasised.
In addition, the health screening exercise is to create awareness among the community for them to appreciate the need to seek early medical treatment to boost their health, thereby enhancing productivity and income generation among them.
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Breaking News: Daddy Lumba is dead – Family announces
Ghanaian music legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has died.
His family confirmed the sad news in a press release issued on Saturday, saying the 60-year-old passed away earlier in the day after a short illness.
“It is with profound sorrow and deep grief that the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon,” the statement read.
Daddy Lumba was one of Ghana’s most celebrated highlife musicians. With a career spanning more than three decades, his songs touched millions, telling stories of love, pain, joy, and hope.
He was known for his powerful voice, emotional lyrics, and unique style that made him a household name across the country and beyond.
“His soulful voice provided the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience,” the family said.
The family has asked for privacy as they mourn their loss and promised to announce funeral arrangements in the coming days.
The statement was signed by Fati Ali Yallah, a lawyer from Baba Jamal & Associates, on behalf of the Fosu family.
Fans, fellow musicians, and Ghanaians across the country have started pouring out tributes on social media, remembering Daddy Lumba’s unmatched contribution to Ghanaian music.
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Edem’s debut album gets praise from Sarkodie
Ghanaian rap star Sarkodie has celebrated fellow artiste Edem for his groundbreaking debut album “The Volta Regime”, calling it one of the greatest albums in Ghana’s music history.
In a heartfelt social media post, Sarkodie, whose real name is Michael Owusu Addo, reflected on the first time he heard Edem rap.
He said he was instantly impressed and knew Edem would have a serious impact on the music scene.
“I remember when I first encountered my brother Edem, I came back home to tell one of my hommies that this guy will have a serious impact on the music scene,”
“He was like naa because of the language barrier. I said I don’t hear language, I hear greatness. Big up my brother, you are still on my favourite emcee list.” Sarkodie wrote.
Edem, born Denning Edem Hotor, released The Volta Regime in 2009. The album boldly embraced the Ewe language and featured collaborations with top Ghanaian artists including Tinny, Kwabena Kwabena, and Jeremie Van-Garshong.
Despite initial doubts about how well Ewe rap would perform commercially, the album proved to be a major success and introduced a new wave of local-language hip-hop.
Songs like Bra Fre Me, Nyorvuviade, and the powerful Intro helped establish Edem’s lyrical prowess and cemented his place as a unique voice in the Ghanaian music industry.
At a time when the local scene was dominated by Twi and Ga-speaking rappers, Edem’s success broke barriers and made it clear that talent speaks louder than language.
His impact opened doors for more linguistic diversity in hiplife and hip-hop music across the country.
Sarkodie’s tribute is especially meaningful because both artists emerged around the same period. Sarkodie’s own debut album Makye also dropped in 2009, and the two have long shown mutual respect for each other’s craft.
Today, over 15 years after its release, The Volta Regime continues to inspire fans and artists alike. It remains a symbol of bold originality and cultural pride.
Edem has since released several projects and remains an active voice in Ghanaian music and youth advocacy. His legacy is a reminder that true greatness is not limited by language.
