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Daniel Obeng Fianko appointed as Events Coordinator for BIDEC
Ghana’s Daniel Obeng has been appointed by the Bureau for International Development, Exchange and Commerce (BIDEC), organisers of the Black History Festival, USA as Events Coordinator (Africa).
The letter communicating his appointment recently indicated they were delighted to officially appoint Daniel Obeng Fianko as a member of the esteemed Executive Team of BIDEC INC.
The appointment, which took effect on April 1, 2024, followed a discussion, deliberation, and the progress made thus far.
“Your profound experience and expertise in the event management, production, creative, arts, talent management and operations in general, make you an invaluable addition to our Team in Africa, and we are confident that your insights and leadership will significantly enhance our organisation’s success.”
They further indicated that “As an Associate, you will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of BIDEC INC, providing industry oversight, and helping us achieve our mission and objectives.
We look forward to your active participation and valuable contributions in guiding our organisation towards continued growth and excellence.”
Mr. Obeng Fianko has decades of experience in Ghana’s creative arts space.
Over the years, he has been the face behind some huge brands and events in Ghana and beyond.
BIDEC is an international centre of business, culture, creatives, development initiatives, and industries, with interests spanning every aspect of public and private sector engagement in Africa , Asia, America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Oceania.
As an advocacy and management organisation, BIDEC is established with the prime objective of promoting and supporting initiatives in sustainable development, cultural and professional exchanges, industries, and trade.
Susuma Pan-African Dance Ensemble set to represent Ghana at Ohio Black Expo in USA
Ghanaian indigenous band, making exploits in Africa and beyond, “Susuma Pan-African Dance Ensemble” will this year represent Ghana at the Ohio Black Expo in the United States of America.
The event slated for Columbus Ohio, USA, would be held from May 25 to 26.
The dance ensemble will attend the event under the invitation of the Ghana Dance Association led by the President, Nana Kwame Dadzie.
Ohio Black Expo is a statewide non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life, success and well-being of African-Americans in Ohio.
This initiative focuses on addressing issues of health, education, seniors, business, technology and youth among others.
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Fix depreciating Cedi and stop dancing off-beat – Ato Forson to Bawumia
The Minority in Parliament has expressed concern over the ongoing challenges facing the Ghana Cedi, warning that the situation is likely to deteriorate further.
They highlighted that the local currency now trading at GH₵15 against a dollar has led to traders passing on the increased costs to consumers.
This has resulted in a noticeable surge in the prices of goods and services across various commercial districts such as Okaishie, Abossey Okai, and Kejetia.
Addressing journalists in Parliament on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, the Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson criticised the Chairman of Economic Management Team, Dr. Bawumia, for what he perceives as a failure to address the curre…
Election 2024: NPP committed to peaceful transfer of power if defeated – Henry Quartey
The Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has affirmed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is fully committed to a peaceful transition of power in the event of defeat in the upcoming general elections.
This declaration comes amidst concerns raised by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding the willingness of the incumbent Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government to relinquish power if not victorious in the December 7 polls.
These concerns were prompted by remarks from President Akufo-Addo, who expressed hesitance about handing over power to an opponent he had previously defeated in two elections.
At a recent press conference, Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of …
Laryea Kingston praises his technical team after 5-1 win over Cote D’Ivoire
Following the 5-1 massive win over Ivory Coast in the opening game of the 2024 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship, Black Starlets manager Laryea Kingston has singled out his technical team for praise.
The former national star, who is facing his first major assignment as a national team coach, believes his technical team is the reason why his side recorded the overwhelming victory over their opponents.
Addressing the media at the post-match press conference, Laryea revealed that he was convinced by his technical staff to keep to their system of play when he wanted to switch at a point.
He said, “At a point in time in the game, I wanted to change to a 3-4-3 system because we started wit…
The spokesperson for Dr. Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticised the implementation of the NDC government’s No Fee Stress policy, arguing that the programme has failed to deliver on its core promise.
According to him on Starr fm, the policy, which was introduced to ensure stress free payment of fees for level 100 tertiary students, has rather turned into what he described as post stress support.
He explained that students are required to pay their fees first before applying for reimbursement, a situation he believes defeats the purpose of the policy.
He questioned claims by government officials that the policy has been successful and that citizens are happy.
In his view, such claims do not reflect the lived realities of many Ghanaians. He stressed that while some people may appear satisfied, many others continue to struggle.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye pointed to the situation of trained teachers and nurses who have been picketing for nearly six months, demanding employment.
He noted that government responses suggesting it cannot accommodate all of them contradict claims of economic stability.
He further argued that economic indicators such as a stable currency mean little to people who are unable to secure jobs or access promised support.
He observed that telling an unemployed teacher or a struggling student that the cedi has strengthened does not address their immediate challenges.
On the issue of tertiary education, he maintained that no level 100 student benefited from stress free fees in 2025, despite the policy being announced.
He added that in 2026, students have already reported to school without receiving the promised support.
He insisted that asking students to pay fees first and seek reimbursement later amounts to support after hardship, not stress free education.
According to him, this approach goes against what was promised during the policy announcement.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye questioned why a government that presents the economy as strong is unable to fulfil what he described as simple and clear promises.
He added that there is a fundamental problem with the way the economy is being managed and indicated that he is prepared to explain his position further.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Dancehall musician Shatta Wale has issued a strong public statement calling for an end to what he describes as continuous attacks on his brand, following an apology from media commentator Awal Mohammed.
In the statement, Shatta Wale acknowledged the apology but stressed that persistent criticism and what he sees as deliberate attempts to damage his image must stop.
He noted that for many years, he has spoken for the streets, the youth, and people who feel ignored by society, while also promoting Ghana on the global stage and creating jobs through his work.
He expressed concern that some media personalities, commentators, and influential figures continue to target his name unfairly.
According to him, the issue goes beyond music and touches on respect, fairness, and national maturity.
The musician warned that continued disrespect toward voices that represent ordinary people could have wider consequences.
He emphasised that the Shatta Movement remains strong and organized, and that the patience of the masses should not be taken for granted.
He added that if systems continue to fail the people, they have the ability to organize politically through numbers and truth, not violence or hate.
Shatta Wale clarified that his message was not a threat but a reminder of reality, stressing that attacking a symbol that represents millions of people can have social, cultural, and democratic effects.
He called for respect, fairness, and unity, saying the voice of the people will always rise.
The statement comes after Awal Mohammed recently described Shatta Wale fans during a public discussion as junkies.
The comments triggered backlash from fans of the musician, prompting Awal to later issue an apology.
By: Jacob Aggrey
