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Ghanaian fans thrill patrons in local restaurant in Abidjan
Dr Dr Etroo leading the Jama Session
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
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
