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Okyeame Kwame to build Pediatric Centre at Manhyia Hospital to mark 50th Birthday
Ghanaian music icon Okyeame Kwame is set to turn 50 this April, and he’s choosing to celebrate in true legacy fashion by building a paediatric emergency centre at Manhyia District Hospital in Kumasi.
The ambitious project, which forms the centerpiece of his milestone birthday celebrations, aims to strengthen emergency healthcare services for children, reflecting Okyeame Kwame’s enduring commitment to national development beyond the music studio.
As part of the celebration, the Ghanaian music icon will host a star-studded birthday event on April 18 at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill in Accra, running from 9 p.m. till late.
Ghanaian music lovers can expect electrifying performances from a lineup of top artistes including Kuame Eugene, Kidi, King Paluta, Amerado, MzVee, Sista Afia, Afriyie Wutah, Kwabena Kwabena, Kweku Darlington, Abiana, Akwaboah, Abochi, Bradez, Ras Kuuku, Adina, and Andy Dosty.
Tickets are priced at GHS1,500 for VVIP and GHS1,000 for VIP, with all proceeds directed toward the construction of the pediatric emergency centre—a gift that promises to save countless young lives in Kumasi.
Over the years, Okyeame Kwame has consistently championed Ghanaian culture and identity, incorporating indigenous languages like Akan into his music, promoting the “Made in Ghana” agenda, and representing the country on global arts and tourism platforms.
By dedicating his 50th birthday to a project with lasting impact, Okyeame Kwame reinforces his image not only as a celebrated entertainer but also as a nation builder committed to meaningful change.
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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