Borrowing from jazz and African rhythms, he forged a singular style that helped define music in his native Ghana — and West Africa — for a generation.

The deployment follows months of escalating pressure from President Trump on the African nation, including a surprise missile strike on Christmas Day.

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has revealed that his side has spent the week sharpening their attacking edge as they prepare for Saturday's decisive World Cup qualifier against South Africa.Speaking after the team's final training session in Mbombela on Friday, Sampson acknowledged that wasteful finishing in the first leg cost his side a vital advantage."We have been working on the last third the most this week because that's where we lack a bit,"

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson says his side is fully prepared to overturn their first-leg deficit and secure qualification for the next round of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifiers when they face South Africa on Saturday.Speaking after the team's final training session in Mbombela on Friday, Sampson expressed confidence that his players have addressed the shortcomings that cost them in the 2â??2 draw in Accra."We have been working on the

Kumasi Mayor Richard Agyemang Boadi has promised Asante Kotoko players substantial financial rewards if they secure victory against arch-rivals Accra Hearts of Oak at the Baba Yara Stadium on February 15.Speaking during a visit to the teamâ??s training session, flanked by Ashanti Regional Minister Frank Amoakohene and other dignitaries, the mayor delivered a stirring rallying cry to the Porcupine Warriors squad.â??We want you to score, and on Monday, you will be financially

The stakes for Sunday's Super Clash have been raised even higher, with Kumasi Mayor Richard Agyemang Boadi promising Asante Kotoko players significant financial rewards if they secure victory against arch-rivals Accra Hearts of Oak.Speaking during a visit to the team's training session at Baba Yara Stadium, flanked by Ashanti Regional Minister Frank Amoakohene and other dignitaries, the mayor delivered an impassioned rallying cry to the Porcupine Warriors squad."We

Former Black Stars player and 1978 Africa Cup of Nations winner Willie Klutse has issued a stern warning to young Ghanaian footballers seeking careers abroad: stay disciplined, stay focused, and understand why you left.His comments follow reports that former Arsenal midfielder and current Black Stars vice captain Thomas Partey has been charged with two additional counts of rape by the UK's Crown Prosecution Service, bringing the total number of complainants in the ongoing case

Former Black Stars midfielder and 1978 Africa Cup of Nations winner Willie Klutse has delivered a powerful message to Ghana's young footballers chasing dreams abroad: know your purpose, and never lose sight of it.Speaking to Citi Sports in the wake of reports that Thomas Partey has been charged with two additional counts of rape, Klutse urged the next generation to stay grounded and intentional about their careers.'They have to know what they want out of football,"

LIVE: Ghana Tonight || 13-02-2026

Ghana’s masquerade and fancy dress traditions remain among the nation’s most powerful cultural expressions, combining colour, discipline, music, and symbolism. For generations, masquerade festivals in Winneba, Agona Swedru, Sekondi, Takoradi, Elmina, Kumasi, and Tema have brought communities together through pageantry, competition, and storytelling. Despite their popularity and cultural depth, these activities have largely operated independently, […] The post National

Former Black Stars midfielder and 1978 Africa Cup of Nations winner Willie Klutse has pointed a finger at the management team surrounding Thomas Partey, suggesting that if the rape allegations against the Ghana international are true, it represents a catastrophic failure of guidance and mentorship.Speaking to Citi Sports following reports that Partey has been charged with two additional counts of rape by the UK's Crown Prosecution Service, Klutse offered a sobering assessment

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has made it clear that Sunday's Super Clash against Asante Kotoko is about more than just bragging rightsâ??it is about keeping the pressure on Ghana Premier League leaders Medeama SC.Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated fixture at Kumasi's Baba Yara Stadium, Dramani emphasised the importance of the three points at stake as his side looks to maintain their push at the top of the table."Matches involving Hearts of

Lawyers for former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta have revealed that the Commission for The Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) has ordered the deletion of his name from the Red Notice List. This is contained in a Public Notice issued on February 13 by Menkah-Premoh, Osei Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and partners. “We are pleased to announce that, […]

Dreams FC return to league action on Sunday, February 15, 2026, when they host Karela United at the Tuba Astro Turf in what promises to be a tightly contested mid-table clash.â??The Still Believeâ? are eager to rediscover their winning touch after going three league matches without a victory. Currently 11th on the table with 26 points, Dreams know that maximum points could significantly improve their standing and create breathing space between themselves and the chasing pack.Home

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has underlined the enormous significance of Sunday's Super Clash against Asante Kotoko, insisting that the three points on offer are crucial to his side's title aspirations.Speaking to the club's media ahead of the highly anticipated fixture at Kumasi's Baba Yara Stadium, Dramani made it clear that while the rivalry speaks for itself, the league implications cannot be overstated."Matches involving Hearts of Oak

Relegation-threatened Hohoe United face a must-win encounter when they welcome Nations FC to the Hohoe Sports Stadium for Premier League action on Sunday, February 15, 2026.The hosts are staring at the real possibility of an early return to Division One football and desperately need all three points to lift themselves out of danger.An eight-match winless run has dragged them into the relegation battle, and although victory this weekend may not immediately pull them clear of the

Ernest Poku has recently found himself in an unusual position at Bayer Leverkusen, swapping his regular starting role for more time on the bench as he looks to rediscover his momentum.After weeks of almost constant starts across all competitions, the Dutch-Ghanaian winger has not started any of the last four competitive matches, coming on only as a late substitute in some and missing out entirely in one.Before the game against St. Pauli, coach Kasper Hjulmand downplayed any suggestion

Ghana Chapter of the Cocoa Farmers Alliance of Africa has formally declared its support for the government’s current strategy to stabilise the nation’s cocoa sector, pointedly rejecting suggestions that the country should seek an IMF bailout for the industry. In a press release issued on 13 February 2026, the Alliance expressed strong confidence in the […]

LIVE: News360 || 13-02-2026

President John Dramani Mahama on February 13 held talks with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The bilateral meeting centred on critical security challenges facing the African continent, particularly the deteriorating situation in […]