Shatta Movement boss, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known as Shatta Wale, has joined the number of Ghanaians who are using their time and resources to educate and distribute sanitizers to the masses. In a post sighted by Ghanaweb on his Facebook page, Shatta Wale disclosed that he has already distributed about a thousand bottles of hand sanitizers, and he intends to share more. Though he didn't specify the location that benefited from his kind gesture, fans have taken to his page to congratulate him for doing that. Recall that recently hand sanitizers because hot cake in the country, with pharmacies taking advantage of the shortage to increase the prices to as high as GHC150 per bottle. It is also worthy to note that people like Criss Waddle, John Dumelo, Gloria Sarfo among others have also distributed safety products all in the bit to help with the coronavirus fight. Source | Summary
3 New Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed In Ghana Bringing Total to 19
3 new cases of the novel 2019 coronavirus have been confirmed in Ghana, bringing the total number of cases to 19. The new cases were all confirmed on Friday, March 20th 2020 – 2 in Accra and one in Kumasi. Despite recording the first cases of local infection on Thursday, Friday mercifully passed without anymore confirmed cases of community spread. Instead, all these 3 new cases are of people who recently travelled. Two of them recently returned from the U.K and one from China. 55-year-old Ghanaian woman; resident of the UK; returned to Ghana within two weeks; sample confirmed positive in the laboratory. 84-year-old Ghanaian lady resident of the United Kingdom; came back to Ghana within the past two weeks; developed symptoms and sample confirmed positive in the laboratory. 27-year-old Chinese male; returned to Ghana in the past two weeks; developed symptoms and sample confirmed positive in the laboratory. The Ghana Health Service says it has started contact tracing in all new cases. Source | Summary
Fella Makafui Decides To Distant From Herself Social Media, As She Goes Off For Some Time
Actress and entrepreneur Mrs. Frimpong, popularly known as Fella Makafui is set to go off social media for some time. The actress has often been under social media backlash for her actions and certain utterances. The actress has finally decided to go off social media for a while and the reason for this is to distance herself and enjoy real life. Her business pages will be fully active for business purpose, so as she said. Some are of the view, she is doing this because she is pregnant and doesn't want the public's interference. Source | Summary
Berveley Aflago Angrily Addresses Why She Is Not Broke As Rumored
Popular Ghanaian actress, Berveley Afaglo is furious regarding rumors going around that she is broke as well as her husband. Berveley Afaglo from all indications is not pleased with the speculations and rumors about her being broke. According to the renowned the actress, this is never true, she is not broke and her husband is also not broke. In a video sighted online, the actress is seen debunking and clarifying that she is not broke and stated why she is not broke. Per the actress' account, she has several means and several streams that earn her money as well as her husband. The facial expressions of the actress tells how hurt she is about this absurd rumor about her and her family. Source | Summary
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Kuami Eugene Could Have Been A Footballer, Watch How He Exhibits His Smooth Football Skills
Afrobeat sensation Kuami Eugene, has exhibited some crazy and wonderful football skills in a video sighted online. In these times of lock down due to the spread of the deadly coronavirus, everyone is trying to do something that will help kill their boredom. This could be the reason for Kuami Eugene finally displaying his football skills in his hall in the video. The singer has really shown playing football could be his other talent, with the football skills displayed, one would easily tag him as a player. Many at times, musicians are also good footballers but they let go the football and concentrate on the music, such an example is Kofi Kinaata. Source | Summary
COVID-19: Samini Tells Ghanaians to stop Registering for Ghana Cards
Samini has waded into the ongoing debate about the need for the National Identification Authority to stop registering people as the coronavirus spreads rapidly in Ghana. Samini says people should stop going to register for the Ghana card and later go get it when the coronavirus scare is over. He added that there is no need for people to panic about deadlines for registration because even after the deadline they will still be Ghanaians. Ghanaian Reggae dancehall superstar Samini has called on Ghanaians who are queuing for their Ghana card registration in these coronavirus-plagued days to go home and stay safe. According to Samini, there is no need for people to panic about deadlines for registration because even after the deadline they will still be Ghanaians. Gh asked the National Identification Authority to stop registering people in the name of "Deadlines" and "Ultimatums", and rather encourage people to come to their offices to register when the coronavirus scare is over. Ghana card s3 s3ng ? So if deadline is over we are no more Ghanaians? Show me #Ghanacard office and I'll go there later when the coast is clear. Don't give me ultimatums and timelines chale," Samini tweeted. On March 12, 2020, Ghana confirmed two cases of the virus. On March 15, four other cases were confirmed bringing the number to a total of six cases. All public gatherings would be been suspended for the next four weeks as part measures to control the spread of coronavirus. Church services, conferences, public funerals, political rallies, and all other public gatherings are also suspended. It appears the NIA is going contrary to the president's directive by continuing to register people for the Ghana card in large numbers. Gh earlier reported that 49 Ghanaians had been spotted crowding to register for their Ghana cards at a branch of the Church of Pentecost at Kpong after government's ban on social gatherings. Enjoyed reading our story? Download YEN's news app on Google Play now and stay up-to-date with major Ghana news! Source | Summary
Kuami Eugene kills coronavirus lockdown boredom with footballing skills
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the world has been advised to practise social distancing in this crucial moments and this has seen a lot of individuals staying home in self-quarantine kind of way, including Kuami Eugene, Ghana's rockstar. The "Wish Me Well" singer whilst at home was hit with power blackout and to kill his boredom, he decided to grab a ball to have fun. "Whatever go happen Still #GhanaWeDey This House Arrest is not treating me well at all. Plus Lights Out" he wrote on social media. Source | Summary
We didn’t take coronavirus seriously from the beginning
The rapper who is currently 'trapped' in the United States due to the pandemic has advised his fans to take precautions and treat the pandemic with all seriousness. He was addressing his fans through Instagram live video on Thursday, March 19, when he made this statement. According to him, Ghanaians didn't take the virus seriously from the onset. "Obviously, you guys know that we are in serious times with this coronavirus thing," he said. "In the beginning, we didn't take it seriously. I think it's getting intense.” He urged his fans to take precautions and follow the directives from the government, adding that his 'heart goes out to all the people who have lost their families' due to the virus. "I would like to urge everyone to take precautions very seriously. Let's stay safe. My heart goes out to those who have lost their family and God bless their soul.” The "Oofeetso" hitmaker revealed that he had no plans cancelling his US tour and other events but the deadly disease, which has killed thousands around the globe, forced him to halt it. "We need to take things seriously because I didn't know I was going to cancel my tour. Obviously, I'm not going to be doing concerts anytime soon but I'll keep the music coming through the internet.” He added that: "I've seen you guys tweeting about my whereabouts. I'm perfectly fine and doing well.” Source | Summary
We Will Go Hungry If Government Close Down Markets- Beverly Afaglo Laments » GhBasecom™
Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo has lamented that the government's decision to close down markets will make Ghanaians go hungry. The directives by the Government to close down markets is to carry out a fumigation procedure to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus. Ghana has so far recorded 16 cases of coronavirus and as a result of that all public institutions social gatherings have been banned by the government. Reacting to this in an interview with Nana Romeo on Ayeeko Ayeeko on Accra100. 5FM , Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo has advised the Government against closing down of markets. "No we shouldn't close down the markets else we'll starve. Ghanaians, we don't have money like the developed countries that perhaps if they don't have physical cash they can use credit card to buy lots of things and stock them at home." She stated. She went ahead saying:"We don't have much money to opt to buy and stock stuff at home for a month. So you'll see that it won't affect the rich but the poor will be affected then the history of the 1983 hunger will repeat itself. So, they should take their time on the closure of the markets idea. The market women should protect themselves for us, we're pleading with them. We won't have money to stock food.” Source | Summary
Happenings In Gold Coast 