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Mindshift at Labone SHS: Zhikay Ikejunior, Champion Rolie charge students to live consciously Online
Ghanaian online journalist and digital advocate, Zhikay Ike Junior, with his Mindshift Campaign train, on May 2, 2025, made a stop at the Labone Senior High School to engage students and educate them about the responsible use of social media in today’s fast-changing online world.
The Mindshift Campaign, a youth-focused initiative designed to inspire, educate, and guide students towards a more purposeful use of social media, was joined by celebrated professional dancer Champion Rolie to share his experience and expertise with the students.
Admired for his talent and strong online following, Champion Rolie took the stage and spoke about his journey as a dancer.
He opened up about how social media became a tool for his growth and exposure, highlighting how he leveraged it to build a meaningful brand and make a difference.
Beyond the fame, Rolie emphasized the importance of academic excellence, advising students to take their books seriously while they pursue their talents.
Following Rolie’s address, Zhikay Ike Junior steered the students into a deeper conversation about the power and permanence of the digital space. He posed critical questions that sparked reflection among the students: Are you controlling your social media, or is social media controlling you? He reminded them that the internet never forgets, and every post, comment, or share contributes to their digital footprint one that could either build or damage their reputation in the long run.
Zhikay urged students to become intentional digital citizens by being mindful of the people and pages they follow, stressing that online influences subtly shape their thoughts, interests, and personalities. “Social media is not just a platform—it’s a mirror of who you are becoming,” he said.
The event underscored a simple yet powerful message: the next generation must do things differently. In a rapidly growing digital world, young people must not replicate the mistakes of their predecessors. Instead, they must navigate with knowledge, purpose, and integrity.
As the event drew to a close, the students left not with just selfies and memories but with a renewed perspective on the role of social media in their lives, as the Mindshift Campaign didn’t just inspire but planted seeds of change.
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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