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What my father in law said made me marry my wife after four years of dating – Edem
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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
About 120 golfers from clubs across Ghana participated in an 18-hole competition, dubbed ‘MTN 30th Anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament’ held at the Achimota Golf Club on Saturday.
At the end of the hectic day, Frederick Semenu Duvor won the Men’s Group A event with 39 points, while Julienne Afi claimed the Ladies’ Group A title with the same score.
Yaw Mireku Jnr. won the Men’s Group B with an impressive 45 points, while Kous Louanges Mang took the Ladies’ Group B title with 38 points.
Kofi Mangesi won Men’s Group C with 40 points while Elorm R. Akuash Bonney claimed the Ladies’ version with 42 points.
In the Seniors Division, Jan Vogel emerged winner of the men’s category with 39 gross, while Helen Appah topped the ladies’ category with 44 gross.
Addressing participants, the company’s Board Chairman, Mr Ishmael Yamson, urged the company to approach its next phase with the same resilience, discipline and determination that have defined its success over the past three decades.
He drew a striking parallel between the game of golf and MTN Ghana’s three-decade journey, describing both as long games in which success depends less on one spectacular moment than on consistency, patience, judgment and the ability to recover from setbacks.
He said, golf had taught him a lesson that extended far beyond the fairways, thus, a round cannot be won on the first hole.
In golfing terms, he said, MTN Ghana had encountered its share of regulatory bunkers, competitive hazards and unexpected storms that had forced the company to pause, reassess and change its approach.
But those challenges, he suggested, were part of the journey rather than reasons to abandon it.
By Andrew Nortey
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The Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, has urged researchers to move beyond research findings and focus on translating knowledge and innovation into practical solutions.
According to him, applied research must identify societal needs and focus on producing solutions to address them.
He made the call in a speech read on his behalf by Mr Ernest Brogya Genfi, Presidential Advisor on National Resilience and Emergency at the opening of the Second Applied Research Conference of Accra Technical University (ARCATU) in Accra.
The conference, held on the theme: ‘‘Applied Research and Innovation for Sustainable and Resilient Development in an Era of AI,” brought together researchers, academics, government representatives, industry practitioners and development partners.
“Our main challenge is moving these ideas into use. We must become better at taking knowledge from the university and placing it where it can make a difference,” Mr Debrah explained.
The Chief of Staff also urged stakeholders to harness artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly to support national development, stressing that the focus should be on using the technology to create value and improve the lives of citizens.
He said AI systems must protect personal information, respect citizens’ rights and take into consideration Ghana’s languages, culture and local circumstances.
He advocated partnerships that would provide students and researchers with practical training, access to equipment, mentorship and opportunities to work on real industry challenges.
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of ATU, Prof. Felix Kutsenadzie, who opened the conference said AI had become an important tool in addressing emerging educational, social, environmental and economic needs, although its full potential was yet to be explored.
However, he cautioned that technology alone could not guarantee sustainable and resilient development, stressing that the impact of AI would depend largely on how humans developed, managed and applied it.
The Pro- Vice Chancellor explained that the rapid advancement of disruptive technologies had transformed the way people worked, learned, communicated and accessed healthcare, while also changing the conduct of research, business management and agriculture.
He encouraged participants to take advantage of the expertise available at the conference and establish professional networks and partnerships that could continue beyond the event.
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