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Sarkodie to perform at private event not Olympics- France Embassy
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The France Ambassador to Ghana, Jules Armand Aniambossou, has replied a human rights organization, New Ghana Social Justice Forum, who petitioned them to exclude Sarkodie from Performing at Station Afrique in France.
It was their desire to get the French National Olympic and Sports Committee and organisers of the Africa Fan Zone to ensure that the Ghanaian does not make the list.
Sarkodie has been scheduled to perform on August 9 at the Africa Fan Zone or “Station Afrique” at Stade Robert Cesar in France. The Africa Fan Zone is an independent cultural event happening at the same time as the Olympic games.
They described Sarkodie as misogynist whose appearance at Olympics Ceremony is an insult to Women.
However, in a response to the Forum, the French Ambassador noted that “I write to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 8th July 2024 expressing concerns regarding Sarkodie’s scheduled performance. I would like to use this opportunity to clarify that Sarkodie (known in private life as Michael
Owusu Addo) will not be performing at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.”
According to him, Sarkodie’s performance is scheduled to be part of the Africa Fan Zone-“Station Afrique” which will be held on 9th August 2024 at Stade Robert César-L’ile-Saint-Denis.
He added that “Station Afrique is an independent cultural event running concurrently with the Olympic games.Please note that the Embassy of France in Ghana, together with the French National Olympic and Sports Committee is firmly committed to promoting equal human rights, gender equality
and women’s empowerment in all the projects and initiatives that we are associated with.”
“We do not endorse any form of discrimination or actions that undermine these values.Thank you for your vigilance and dedication to advocating for social justice,” the letter concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
After a show-stopping run on stage, Fiifi Coleman Productions is taking ‘I Told You So’ to the big screen.
This follows a successful roadshow tour across Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Cape Coast.
The final leg saw Cape Coast come alive on September 4 and 5, as Fiifi Coleman Productions staged a breathtaking rendition of the Bob Cole classic at the Centre for National Culture (CNC).
Patrons showed up in extraordinary numbers, filling the auditorium with energy, laughter, nostalgia and deep cultural pride. Over the two-night run, the production drew more than 2,000 patrons, making the showcase, dubbed The Afahye Experience, one of the most memorable highlights of the festival season.
Speaking to the media in an interview on Monday, September 7, Fiifi Coleman said the adaptation seeks to protect Ghana’s cultural heritage and history.
According to him, the storyline remains relevant in today’s society and the current generation has lessons to learn from it.
“The movie takes you through family responsibility, and who has the right in the family when it comes to marriage, the father or uncle?” he quizzed.
He noted that in recent times families often shelve the need to conduct necessary background checks before marriage, adding that ‘I Told You So’ brings all these issues to the fore.
He also revealed that the feature film would be due for premiere in March 2027 in commemoration of Ghana’s 70th independence celebrations.
The stage production delivered a seamless blend of humour, heritage and contemporary relevance, reminding patrons of the enduring power of Ghanaian theatre to unite communities and celebrate identity.
With its successful run on stage, the team is now taking a bold step to adapt it for cinema.
He expressed his appreciation to all stakeholders for their support in making the project a success.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Miss World Ghana 2026, Rumzia Sule, has returned home after representing Ghana at the Miss World 2026 pageant in Vietnam.
Rumzia arrived at the Accra International Airport on Tuesday, September 8, where she received a warm welcome from members of the Miss Ghana Organisation, her fellow queens and runners-up, family members and well-wishers.
The beauty queen was welcomed with flowers and the Ghana flag as she reunited with loved ones following her international pageant journey.
Rumzia was among 111 national ambassadors who participated in the 2026 Miss World Festival in Vietnam.
The grand finale was held on September 5 in Nha Trang, where Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic was crowned Miss World 2026. Elisabeth Reynés of Spain was named first runner-up, while Taanusiya Chetty of Malaysia emerged as second runner-up.
Although Ghana did not take the overall crown, Rumzia made the country proud with her strong showing in the Beauty With a Purpose segment. Her sanitation-focused project earned her a place among the Top 6 African finalists in the segment.
Her project has focused on promoting sanitation and encouraging Ghanaians to take responsibility for keeping their communities clean. As part of the project, she joined the President’s clean-up campaign and collaborated with the “Bus Stop Boys” to clean some principal streets in Accra.
She also donated GH¢10,000 to the Bus Stop Boys to support their sanitation efforts as well as victims of the Accra floods in June 2026.
Later in the year, Rumzia is expected to extend the campaign to schools, where she will engage children on the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Rumzia earned the opportunity to represent Ghana internationally after winning the 69th Miss Ghana pageant in July 2026. The competition was held under the theme: ‘Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy.’
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