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IKE City Hotel joins forces with Ghana Music Awards USA 2025 as Sponsor and Partner
IKE City Hotel, renowned for its commitment to Ghanaian excellence and hospitality, has proudly announced its sponsorship and partnership with the 2025 Ghana Music Awards USA (GMA-USA).
The star-studded event, a celebration of Ghana’s vibrant music scene, will take place on August 16, 2025, in the United States, uniting artistes, fans, and cultural ambassadors from around the world.
This collaboration underscores IKE City Hotel’s dedication to uplifting Ghanaian creativity and heritage. More than just a sponsorship, the partnership reflects the hotel’s passion for fostering platforms that amplify the voices and rhythms shaping Ghana’s global cultural footprint.
In a heartfelt statement, Mr. Isaac Amoako, CEO of IKE City Hotel*, shared,“Music is the heartbeat of Ghana. It tells our stories, connects our communities, and bridges continents. Partnering with GMA-USA is a natural step for us—it’s about celebrating the artists who carry our culture forward and ensuring their talents shine on the world’s stage. We’re not just sponsoring an event; we’re investing in the future of Ghanaian music.”
The 2025 GMA-USA promises an electrifying evening of live performances, cultural showcases, and prestigious awards honoring the artistes, producers, and visionaries driving Ghana’s music industry.
From highlife to hiplife, afrobeats to gospel, the event will spotlight the diversity and innovation of Ghanaian sounds while strengthening ties with the diaspora and international audiences.
Beyond the glitz of the awards night, IKE City Hotel continues to serve as a cultural hub, offering artists and creatives a luxurious space to collaborate, relax, and innovate.
Known for hosting intimate music events and supporting local talent, the hotel’s partnership with GMA-USA reinforces its role as a champion of Ghana’s creative economy.
Ghanaian music is experiencing a meteoric rise globally, with artistes like Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, and Gyakie captivating international audiences.
By backing GMA-USA, IKE City Hotel is helping to fuel this momentum, ensuring Ghana’s cultural exports reach even greater heights.
The event also serves as a unifying force, celebrating the pride and resilience of the Ghanaian diaspora.
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Government Accountability Series: Minister for Foreign Affairs renders account on performance of Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP) on Monday, September 15, 2025, took its turn at the Government Accountability Series to provide updates on the implementation of Ghana’s Foreign Policy.
The Minister highlighted achievements regarding scholarships, consular assistance, operations of Missions abroad, reforms put in place to enhance transparency and service delivery.
He announced that the Ministry secured over 1,500 scholarships for Ghanaians through its bilateral relations.
He added that in the quest for Ghana to become the educational hub in the sub-region, Ghana is offering 1000 scholarships to ECOWAS students in priority fields.
On the issue of Ghanaians who had to seek refuge in neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso due to the crisis in Gbinyiri, the Honourable Minister disclosed that 8000 had already returned from Côte d’Ivoire and Government was working with the relevant authorities in Burkina Faso to provide the needed consular assistance to facilitate their return.
The Minister announced the decision to open Consulates in Lisbon, Dublin, Massachusetts and Singapore to enhance Ghana’s diplomatic presence.
He also informed that the Embassy in Iran, which was temporarily closed would reopen on September 16,2025 and assured of the Ministry’s commitment to ensure the safety of the Staff of the Mission and other Ghanaian nationals in the country.
With regard to reforms on passport administration, the Minister informed that there was a Bill before Parliament to revise the current fees for passport.
Responding to questions from the media, he stressed that the arrangement with the United States of America to receive West African deportees was based on Pan-Africanism and not on financial considerations.
He also mentioned that the Chinese Government was committed in collaborating with Ghana to resolve the menace of illegal mining. Contrary to speculations, the Minister stated emphatically that past leaders of the country receive necessary courtesies.
He concluded by announcing Ghana’s participation in the upcoming United Nations General Assembly and indicated that His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama would deliver his statement on 25th September 2025.
He then reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to transparency by keeping the Ghanaian public informed.
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Declare a state of emergency in parts of the country affected by illegal mining – Coalition Against Galamsey to Mahama
The Coalition Against Galamsey is asking President John Mahama to declare a state of emergency in areas badly affected by illegal mining.
According to the Convenor of the Coalition, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, the situation has gone beyond control and requires urgent action to save lives and protect the environment.
He explained that the Constitution allows a state of emergency to be declared when the actions of criminals threaten essential resources such as water, safety, and the survival of communities.
He said illegal miners were destroying water bodies and depriving large communities of clean drinking water, which is an “essential of life.”
Dr. Ashigbey stressed that the call was not for the entire country, but only for parts of Ghana where the destruction is severe.
He added that declaring a state of emergency in these areas will give government the legal power to act quickly and decisively.
He also called on the President to provide clear timelines and targets to guide the fight against galamsey.
This, he said, would help demonstrate government’s seriousness and commitment to ending the menace.
The Coalition insisted that declaring a state of emergency was no longer a last resort but an immediate step needed to save Ghanaians and protect the future of the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
