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Patrons of Maquis Du Val, a local restaurant in Abidjan stood in admiration as Ghanaian fans delivered a special rendition of local ‘jama’ songs.
It was on Monday evening after dinner when the fans, numbering over 100, took over from a local band, ‘The Select Singers’ to entertain audience in a typical Ghanaian style.
They sang ‘jama’ songs and other local melodies amidst wild dance moves with staff and patrons of the restaurant lost in admiration as they partied deep into the night.
Surprisingly, it was a day after Ghana’s defeat to Cape Verde in their first Group B encounter of the ongoing AFCON.
The Ghanaian supporters remained buoyant and optimistic about upcoming games, hence the wild celebrations.
Their energy may have been derived from the local dishes they savoured at Maquis Du Val. It is a local restaurant at Cocody, a suburb of Abidjan and one of the 10 communes of Abidjan.
However, prior to the ‘take over’ by the Ghanaian fans, the local band The Select Singers set the mood with mesmerizing musical experience, presenting a diverse repertoire that encompassed both Ivorian and Ghanaian songs.
Standout performances included renditions of “Vis à vis” and “Zoblazo” by Meiway, contributing to a rich cross-cultural celebration.
They also sang popular Ghanaian tunes, such as the classics “Adwoa Ei” by AB Crentsil and “Awurade Kasa” by Cindy Thompson.
Over 160 Ghanaian fans have been provided an all-expenses paid 10-day trip by MTN as part of their support to the national team at the AFCON.
From Michael D. Abayateye, Abidjan
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that the government has accepted the recommendation to abolish the death penalty and replace it with life imprisonment as part of the constitutional review process.
He said the proposed amendment would affect Articles 3, 13, 19 and 72 of the 1992 Constitution, with offences that previously attracted the death penalty instead carrying life imprisonment.
Dr. Ayine made the announcement on July 30, 2026, at the Jubilee House in Accra during the Government Accountability Series while outlining the government’s position on the final recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee.
According to him, the government believes the death penalty is inconsistent with the constitutional right to life and Ghana’s international human rights obligations.
He explained that the recommendation forms part of broader proposals aimed at strengthening the protection of fundamental human rights under the Constitution.
Dr. Ayine said the government had also accepted the spirit of several recommendations to expand rights relating to women, children, persons with disabilities, older persons and the youth.
He added that a comprehensive Human Rights Act would be introduced to protect these rights and provide detailed enforcement mechanisms instead of amending the entrenched provisions of the Constitution through a national referendum.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on both local and international investors to tap into opportunities in Ghana’s tourism, hospitality and creative industries.
Speaking in an interview yesterday with World Media USA Today, the Minister said government is committed to creating a conducive investment environment to support growth in the sector.
She highlighted key investment areas including hotels, fashion, music, film production, and tourism infrastructure.
Dzifa Gomashie also encouraged Ghanaians to invest in domestic tourism to help boost the local economy.
According to her, strategic investment in tourism and the creative economy will drive economic transformation, create jobs, and position Ghana as Africa’s gateway for heritage, culture, business and investment.
“Ghana has vast opportunities across tourism, hospitality and the creative industries. We are ready and open for business,” she stated.
The Minister’s remarks come as government intensifies efforts to leverage culture and tourism as drivers of economic growth and job creation.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
