She believes that it is the civic duty of celebrities to use their star power to help educate their fans and the public on the global pandemic which has claimed thousands of lives. Answering a question on whether celebrities should be paid by the government to be ambassadors to educate the public on COVID-19, Jackie Appiah said money should not be the priority. During regular press briefing on Wednesday, March 17 by the Information Ministry on the COVID-19 cases in Ghana, government was asked if it has planned to hire celebrities as ambassadors to educate the public on the pandemic. The sector minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, in his response, said, "We were thinking of having them as public education ambassadors or public education champions.” "I later saw online stories that we have said we are going to use celebrity ambassadors and suggestions that we are going to pay some money. No, that is not happening," he added. Speaking in an interview on Showbiz 927 on 3FM with MzGee, Jackie Appiah, who says the Coronavirus has stalled her work, including movie premieres, said everyone should come on board to help the fight. "We all need to educate each otherThis is a global thing, it's not just my industry alone. It's quite sadsometimes I use my platform to educate people," she said. The award-winning actress stressed, "I don't need to wait for government; nobody needs to wait for anybody to call them. I think it is right for an individual to preach to people to talk to people that's why we have the numbers. God has given us the numbers to educate peopleeveryone needs to educate people because people don't understand". She reiterated that she does not need money from the government to support the campaign. "I'm doing this already for free right now nobody is paying me. I'm already doing it without being paid.” Source | Summary
Coronavirus: Gays and lesbians are the cause of Ghana’s predicament
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According to the artiste several diseases and global outbreaks has eluded Ghana for decades yet the country is now at the mercy of COVID-19 all because gays and lesbians. The entertainer stressed that it's no doubt that mankind now takes delight in committing atrocities and immoral acts just to satisfy their greed or pleasures but one thing that really infuriates God is the practice of homosexuality. To buttress her claim, Shatana sighted the calamity that befell Sodom and Gomorrah in the olden days and added that the only solution to coronavirus is for Ghanaians to stop practicing homosexuality. "Sincerely gays and lesbians in Ghana are the cause of Ghana's predicament, before the country was not experiencing this mysterious disease but look at us nowwe have incurred the wrath of God just like the days of Sodom and Gomorrah. Believe me our only solution is for the gays and lesbians in Ghana to stop practicing their immoral acts." The artiste wrote on her Facebook page. Ghana has recorded 132 confirmed cases of coronavirus including 3 fatalities as of March 26, 2020. Source | Summary
A lockdown will hurt Ghana
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KOD. Click to read all about coronavirus . In an interview with NEWS-ONE on Wednesday, he disclosed that a possible lockdown "Is imminent but majority of Ghanaians who are the 'poor' will be the ones to suffer the more.” On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, Ghana recorded 68 confirmed cases of the virus after the previous day's figure of 53. This further heightened discussions on whether or not to lock down the country to restrict movement of citizens ? with the aim to curb the spread of the virus. Suggestions that locking down later would be too late have always been opposed with other views that Ghana does not have the capacity to lock down. "We live in a very free society but then again to control the spate of coronavirus, that is possibly the only option. We can't think about a possible lockdown and not consider things like how those who live from hand to mouth would survive, where we are putting the homeless on our streets, some pharmacies and markets will definitely shut down entirely, fuelling stations will not operate," he added. "The only people who will have a comfortable life in such a time are the rich in our communities. It will hurt even though it's necessary to reduce the spread," KOD concluded. Source | Summary
Politics Must Be Avoided In The Movie Industry If We Want To Grow- Matilda Asare Advises(+Video) » GhBasecom™
Ghanaian actress, Matilda Asare has advised her colleagues against politics in the movie industry. Matilda, who is a staunch supporter of the New Patriotic Party told Zion Felix in an interview on the 'Uncut Show' that it will be improper for moviemakers to discriminate against others because of their political affiliations. She emphasized that all actors and crew members are Ghanaians so there is nothing wrong if a producer cast an actor who is from a different political party. Matilda Asare believes politicizing the Ghanaian movie industry won't ensure its growth. Source | Summary
Jackie Appiah joins coronavirus stay at home challenge with photo
Jackie Appiah has joined the Coronavirus Stay at Home Challenge. Jackie also advised her fans to stay at home and observe all measures set out to prevent getting the disease. Star actress Jackie Appiah has joined the stay at home challenge in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak. She shared a beautiful photo with her fans and indicated that she was observing a self-isolation. Jackie also left advice for her fans asking them to stay home in other to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Fredoamata: "JACKIIIIEEEE…. And how is your "Isolation ship" in Ghana? Or are you elsewhere in the world!!!". There are a lot of messages telling how Jackie's fans reacted to her post. Ghana's coronavirus case has jumped from 78 to 132 as of Thursday, March 26, 2020.President Akufo-Addo has revealed that the government was weighing many options and would take the best decision. His comment comes following the many calls on him to lock down the country. The president says the majority of Ghanaians will suffer if the lockdown is declared without any good preparation. Have national and human interest issues to discuss? Know someone who is extremely talented and needs recognition? Source | Summary
Nadia Buari flaunts her younger sister Samera Esbee in new Photo
Nadia Buari has shared a photo of her younger sister Samera aka Esbee. The photo is to celebrate the birthday of Samera who is known to be a rapper. Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari has flaunted her beautiful younger sister, Samera Buari, as she turns a year older. Today, Thursday, March 26, 2020, marks the birthday of Samera who is a rapper with the stage name Esbee. Born in 1994, Samera who happens to be the last of the children of Nadia's mother, Caddy, is 26 years old. To celebrate her younger sister on the special occasion, Nadia shared a photo of Samera and showered praises describing her as an adorable little sister with a big heart. She prayed for God to open more opportunities for Samera and also bless her with a life of good health and fulfilled dreams. Concluding her message, Nadia assured Samera of her love always. Definitely one of the biggest hearts in this world! "May God continue to open all kinds of amazingly beautiful opportunities for happiness in your life, and may He bless you with a lifetime filled with good health and dreams come true."I'll love you today and always, for eternity. Gh, Esbee is a rapper and singer whose musical journey started in 2012 when she was part of an all-girl group D3 under the management of Richie Mensah's Lynx Entertainment. When the group disbanded, Esbee and MzVee went on to pursue solo careers. Esbee's first release was in 2014 and it was rap song titled Rebirth which featured Phil Blak. Source | Summary
Nigerian President Buhari and His Chief-of-Staff Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 Allegedly Smuggled Out of the Country Abroad for Medical Treatment
A Nigerian politician of the opposition party has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari has been 'smuggled' out of the country. Jackson Ude, who served under President Goodluck Jonathan's government, published an audio on Twitter of a Nigerian lady who claims to have first-hand knowledge of the President being sent outside Nigeria for medical treatment. The lady claims she has a friend whose husband is an air force pilot and was asked to fly the President and his chief of staff out but could not because he's under quarantine. Another pilot was allegedly procured and flew Buhari and his top official out to receive treatment outside the country. It recently emerged that Buhari's chief of staff, Abba Kyari, had contracted the virus. Various reports allege Buhari might have contracted it from Kyari as well but the Presidency has denied it. It now appears, based on this rumour, that Buhari has flown outside Nigeria for medical treatment again, leaving his citizens suffering the same virus to their fate. Source | Summary
Nollywood actor dies on movie set
Nollywood actor, Matthew Alkali, popularly called The Bishop, died while on a movie set on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Kaduna-born actor was popular for his role as 'Dareng' in the Africa Magic drama series, 'Halita'. A Nigerian filmmaker, Dimbo Atiya, who broke the news of his demise on Facebook said the actor died "Suddenly while he was filming on a set for an epic movie in a village near Keffi, Nasarawa State.” "He wrote,"Familiar Grounds Media would like to send our deepest condolences to the family of Alkali Mathew who played the character of Dareng on the TV Series, Halita. He was one of our much-valued cast, who died on March 24. "This extremely sad event took place suddenly while he was filming on another set for an Epic movie in a village near Keffi.” "This has come as a rude shock to us all and we pray that the Lord will grant his family the fortitude to bear this great loss.” Source | Summary
VIDEO: Gifty Anti tests for Coronavirus, reveals her result » GhBasecom™
Popular television presenter Oheneyere Gifty Anti has revealed that her Coronavirus test results was proven negative after she arrived in Ghana not long ago. Gifty Anti landed in Ghana just when the president had ordered all borders be it ports, land, sea, and air to be closed in a national broadcast. She joined the British Airways which arrived at Kotoka International Airport on Sunday but was quarantined after being exposed to the latest coronavirus(Covid-19) in the United Kingdom. This directive forms part of the steps initiated by the government to check the spread of the current coronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic. Oheneyere Gifty Anti reveals her Coronavirus test results and she was proven negative. In a video sighted, she was very enthusiastic after she tested negative for the coronavirus. Giving an account on how she ended up in the isolation center she said they were returning from London in the United Kingdom when they were placed on a bus and transported from the airport to nearby hotels to begin the 14-day isolation process after the arrival formalities. Source | Summary
Coronavirus: Elikem Kumordzie Quarantined By Gov’t After Arriving In Ghana
Government's outfit responsible for implementing the travel advisory against the Coronavirus outbreak has quarantined Elikem Kumordzie among other Ghanaians who arrived in the country after the travel ban was issued by the President. The actor took to social media to speak about the process, commending the gov't about the move whilst raising some few challenges he is facing in isolation. According to Elikem, he travelled to South Africa and upon hearing the travel ban news, he decided to return home immediately. Speaking from his isolation base, the actor disclosed that they have been put in hotels with Doctors checking up them. "We are going to be quarantined for 14 days unless we show severe symptoms then they can do a fast track of testing for Covid-19. Apparently, the two places where Covid-19 is being checked in Ghana have been overwhelmed with possible cases and they're being tested". Ghana has currently closed all its borders to human traffic with a policy that anybody who still finds himself in the country, will be quarantined for 14 days before allowed to go home. During a Press Briefing today, 24th March, it has been revealed that 1030 people have been quarantined so far. Source | Summary
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