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Haier opens After-Sales Service Centre in Ghana
One of the world’s leading home appliance brands Haier has opened its After-Sales Service Centre in Ghana through a collaboration with KABFAM Ghana Limited.
This centre is expected to be a one-stop location for services of all Haier products purchased from KABFAM.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony on Saturday, March 30, at the East Legon Branch of KABFAM Ghana Limited, Mr. Mikki Osei Berko, Communications Manager at KABFAM and Brand Ambassador for Haier said, the company finds the Service Centre essential.
According to him, such facilities are established for those who are encountering problems and are within their warranty period to have their issues fixed, adding that all they need to do is to call the centre.
Also, he said that even though customers have confidence in the durability of the brand, due to power situations and other technical challenges, Service Centres are critical.
He said regardless of their short stints in Ghana, Haier has put up such a facility to help address the concerns of their customers.
Haier Regional Service Manager for West Africa and Middle East, Junda Zan, said the Ghanaian market has become the flagship for its products in the subregion hence the need to set up a Service Centre in the country.
He urged Ghanaians to visit any of the facilities any time they have a challenge for it to be fixed smoothly for them.
According to him, this covers different categories of home appliance brands from fridges, microwaves, air-conditioners, gas cookers and built-in kitchens among others.
He added that they have qualified service technicians across and assured the public that customer satisfaction is always their hallmark.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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.
