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What my father in law said made me marry my wife after four years of dating – Edem
Ghanaian rapper Edem has shared how advice from his father in law influenced his decision to marry his wife after four years of dating and having a child together.
Speaking in an interview with Zionfelix, Edem explained that choosing a wife is one of the most important decisions a man can make because a life partner can either help build or destroy a person’s future.
According to him, the key quality he looked out for in his wife was her ability to nurture and raise a family.
He explained that a woman with strong motherly instincts is important because children often spend more time with their mother if a relationship faces challenges.
Edem noted that physical attraction matters, but intelligence and character are even more important.
He described his wife as his best friend and stressed the need for couples to constantly encourage each other.
The rapper revealed that they began dating in 2009 and got married in 2013, four years later.
He explained that the decision to marry was not rushed, even after they had their first child.
He recalled that his father in law advised them not to marry just because they had a child together.
Instead, he encouraged them to take time to understand each other and be sure they were truly compatible before settling down.
Edem believes this advice helped them build a stronger and more thoughtful marriage.
On the type of marriage couples should choose, Edem explained that whether it is customary or ordinance marriage, the most important thing is what both partners are comfortable with.
He stressed that marriage is about the two people involved and not public pressure.
He also touched on why his wife is often seen without her wedding ring.
According to him, she has an allergy to gold, which causes swelling and itching, making it difficult for her to wear rings and jewellery.
He emphasised that commitment matters more than wearing a ring.
Edem added that keeping marriage private helps it last, especially in the entertainment industry, which he described as a challenging and unstable space.
He stressed that longevity, commitment and the effort to grow together are the most important elements of a successful marriage.
By: Jacob Aggrey
National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Executive Committee member and Volta River Authority (VRA) Board Member, Wonder Victor Kutor, has described calls for the resignation of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as premature and unjustified.
He argued that there was no evidence to establish that the minister had committed any wrongdoing to warrant such demands.
Speaking on Joy News in Accra on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Mr Kutor questioned what had changed to justify the growing calls for the minister to step down.
He recalled that the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, had earlier indicated that the opposition was not accusing Mr Ablakwa of any wrongdoing.
Mr Kutor, therefore, challenged those demanding the minister’s resignation to provide fresh evidence to support their position.
“The call for the Minister to resign is premature, it is untenable. There is no evidence. I mean, what has he done wrong?” he questioned.
He added that documents, including boarding passes, airline receipts and flight manifests relating to the minister’s return journey, had been provided.
Mr Kutor expressed concern that the calls for Mr Ablakwa’s resignation could discourage young politicians from speaking out against corruption and advocating transparency.
According to him, politicians should not be targeted or maligned for demanding accountability, warning that such treatment could create the impression that speaking against corruption could later become a liability when one is appointed to public office.
He maintained that calling for accountability and transparency should not be used as grounds to target public officials without evidence of wrongdoing.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana will host the Africa Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTAC) 2026 alongside Industrial Skills Week Africa (ISWA) 2026 in Accra from December 9 to 12, 2026.
On the back of these programmes, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on corporate Ghana, the media and the general public to support the initiative through partnerships, sponsorships and active participation.
The events, supported by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), will bring together stakeholders to celebrate Africa’s rich cultural heritage, strengthen the creative economy, promote industrial skills development and create employment opportunities for young people.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
