It's an open fact that the late former President Jerry John Rawlings was brutally honest! No matter how hard the truth seemed, he one way or the other found a soft spot to tell it. The only recognized son of Rawlings, Kimathi has paid tribute to him and revealed the one-time his father labelled him as stupid! According to him, he almost lost his life when he and some friends carelessly went diving at the Ada beach resort. After the tumultuous experience in the middle of the lake that scared the hell out of his father's best swimmer, the young man returned home and the below was his father's word for him. "I did not think it was necessary to warn you because I didnt think you were stupid enough to swim in that part of the beach," Kimathi wrote in his tribute to his father. Source | Summary
Vim Lady Eulogises Mahama For Bowing To Nana Addo » GhBasecom™
Award winning broadcast Journalist, Afia Pokua popularly known as Vim Lady has commended the actions of former President John Dramani Mahama of the NDC party for putting aside their differences and bowing to President Nana Addo of the NPP party at the recent burial service of Jerry John Rawlings. Even though the NDC party have taken the outcome of the general elections to court, it didn't stop their flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama from showing respect to President Nana Addo which clearly portrays the beauty of our democracy. According to Vim Lady, the actions of John Mahama was truly admirable and the small boys and girls must learn from them. "In a post on her Instagram page, she wrote; let those small boys and girls learn Politics from these matured men. Clap for Prez Mahama! This is what you call maturity. If you don't love Prez Mahama for this thenPrez Akuffo Addo thank you for giving President Rawlings a befitting burial.” Source | Summary
Stonebwoy promises to get a tattoo of former President Rawlings
Stonebwoy already has tattoos of his mother, wife and his two children on his body. Former President Rawlings is the longest-serving head of state in Ghana's Fourth Republic and, among other things, has been described by many as a great activist for the welfare of the regular person and a great inspiration of nationality. His demise on November 12, 2020, came as a shock to many who adored him and as part of keeping his memory, many have, in their personal ways, eulogised the late statesmen. Stonebwoy, who has in the past professed his admiration of Mr Rawlings, in a recent post on Twitter, disclosed his intention to get his body inked in memory of his idol. "As for JJ RAWLINGS dier straight tattoo. #FreedomAndJusticeFighter I love him die.#RIP," he captioned a photo of the former military leader addressing a large crowd of citizens in his early days. This will not be the first time Stonebwoy has tattooed his body for a loved one as his body is already embossed with several works of his loved ones including his late mother, wife and two children. As for JJ RAWLINGS dier straight tattoo. Source | Summary
Rev. Frimong Manso Treated Like an Outcast By the Presbyterian Church of Ghana » GhBasecom™
Rev. Frimpong Manso, Former Moderator for the Presbyterian Church of Ghana has expressed his displeasure with the aforementioned church. According to him, he is treated poorly and is not given the recognition he deserves whenever he visits the church. He made commendable achievements during his tenure of office and deserves to be treated accordingly. On the contrary, he is treated as a regular church member. Pastors who attempt to accord him the due respect are however threatened to be relieved of their duties. "If the church had no problems with me and there was no form of hatred, they would have even rejected my resignation letter because they knew my value and they knew the kind of work I've come to do in the Church. But since they accepted the letter and also wrote a Pastoral letter shows the bad mind they have for me. I will plead with the Church not to repeat such a thing especially not to any past leader.” "The Presbyterian Church of Ghana wrote a pastoral letter which is like a disclaimer telling all its Churches not to give me the VIP treatment I'm entitled to. The Church ripped me off all my entitlement. The leadership of the Church asked that I be treated like an outcast in every Presbyterian Church of Ghana I attend.” "I've not done anything to the Church, all I did was that I did my work and the Church in the USA asked that I continued for some more years. The letter was distributed worldwide, it was just like a Pastor who has been sacked from the Church. All the things they said about me were lies. The Presbyterian Church is in our blood and anytime I go to Ghana, I go to the Presbyterian Church but I'm treated as a layperson. Even my own contributions to the Church have been pulled out of all the church documents," Reverend Frimpong Manso told Kofi TV in an interview. Source | Summary
Rawlings’ Side Chic Nathalie Yamb Speaks For The First Time After His Burial -Thanks The Family For Receiving Her
Nathalie Yamb, the lady who become prominent after the passing of J J Rawlings for allegedly being his side chic has finally opened after his burial. She says she is grateful to Ghanaians for the befitting burial they held for Rawlings. Sharing shots from the final funeral rites at the black star square last Wednesday, Miss Nathalie declared that there is a need for African children to be taught about leadership and the late Rawlings should be a notable example in such conversations. "If we want to teach African children about leadership, then we only need to show them the picture and tell them the story of Jeremiah John Rawlings.” Apparently, this lady had a long-standing relationship with the late former president until his passing and they even have a son called Malik. Source | Summary
Nigerian actress, Mercy Eke drops her #silhouettechallange video » GhBasecom™
Nigerian actress Mercy Eke has joined the social media craze by dropping her #silhouettechallange video. The 2019 Big Brother Nigeria winner shared this video on her Tik Tok and later made it available on her Twitter timeline. Just like all the ladies who have joined this challenge, the "Unapologetic nudist" went naked under the disguise of the red light in the background which does not give her fans all that they wanted to see. Mercy Eke has since deleted the video but also through this act emphasized on ladies loving their bodies and not feeling insecure to flaunt it. Source | Summary
Rawlings’ Rich Israeli Son Storms Ghana In Posh Saloon Car
The hullabaloo coming after Rawlings' death and the funeral is still ongoing! Each day opens a new chapter of new controversy. Sadly we cannot quote the number of children Rawlings' had because the figure keeps jumping. New development after Rawlings' funeral is that he has another Israeli son who stormed the funeral grounds with a posh saloon car. Unlike the Abigail Mawutor and other alleged kids of Rawlings who are still struggling to be accepted into the family, his Israeli son was welcomed with open arms. In a video that has surfaced on social media, Rawlings' son Kimathi is seen picking his big brother from his car to be offered a dignifying seat among the family during the funeral. This has sparked controversy among social media users as they believe the family is discriminating against the others! Some have even cited poverty as the reason. Source | Summary
Picture of Archbishop Duncan Williams wearing two face masks at a time pops up » GhBasecom™
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams is a Charismatic pioneer who founded the Charismatic Movement which started 20 years ago in Ghana and other parts of West Africa. Being one of the most revered leaders of Christian Faith in the country, Archbishop Duncan Williams chose reason over spirituality this time around. With COVID-19 numbers going through the roof in the country, the founder of Action Chapel International was not leaving his life to chance. As a new photo of Archbishop Duncan Williams shows his face strapped with two nose masks. The picture which was taken from the late Jerry John Rawlings' final burial ceremony shows the acclaimed man of God wearing two face masks. For those who are using their faith as a shield to not follow the COVID-19 protocols, this picture should send you a message. Source | Summary
My days in Wesley Girls were dreamy
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The "Gey Hey" old girl stated that the school gave her the platform and support she needed to make her know she could achieve anything she wanted to in this world. In an interview with Nana Kwasi-Wusu, host of Y 97.9 FM's Dryve Of Your Lyfe Show, she said, "While I was in school, I was always dreaming. I dreamt really big about how grand life could be". She went on to say that she has been able to apply the creativity she learnt back in school to her life and her everyday living. Noting that has helped her in achieving many of the things she has achieved now. "So it was fun for me because it was like there were so many opportunities to explore every time". Talking about some of the tough times she had in school, she admitted those have shaped her into the person she is today. "Like we had the proper school moments where because of scrubbing and things like that we think that life is hard. A few animosities here and there and you will think some senior hates you. All those normal processes happened all right, but for me, looking back at Wesley Girls High school, I do remember being a dreamer. I remember positivity a lot and I remember feeling like I can achieve anything". The songstress believes that all these opportunities and dreams have played a role to her becoming who she is today. Source | Summary
Police preventing me from meeting Ebony’s driver
According to Nana Opoku Kwarteng, meeting the driver of her daughter's jeep is the only way he can get the full details of what actually took place on the Sunyani road but all efforts have proved futile. When asked by Happy 98.9 FM's DJ Advicer on the Ayekoo After Drive show if he had met his daughter's driver ever since the accident, he said;. "When this question is thrown at me I am saddened. Four people were involved in the accident with only one person surviving, the driver. He should be put before the court and answer questions on the accident to provide me with answers on how she died and give me a full detailed account of the accident. But till now, I have never met the driver". Nana Poku Kwarteng who had earlier put in a request to the then head of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service, Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, to allow him meet with the driver was turned down severally. "When I wanted to meet him, Maame Tiwaa told me the driver also risked his life and cannot be questioned. She told me the driver's statement had been taken and was innocent. I have been bitter. It is only in our jurisdiction that you get such an answer". The heartbroken father who does not even know the name of her late daughter's driver noted that a prominent lawyer in the country also pushed to get the driver's identity but that also failed. Nana Poku Kwarteng admitted he did not know how he would react upon meeting the driver. "I just want to meet him", he passionately appealed. The budding songstress was killed instantly in a traffic collision on 8th February, 2018 whilst returning to Accra after a visit to her mother in Sunyani. Two other persons, assistant and longtime friend Franklina Yaa Nkansah Kuri and soldier Atsu Vondee were also killed in the fatal accident. The only survivor of the fatal crash was her driver. Source | Summary
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