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Although making Ghana braids usually requires a special skill, they look very nice and attractive at the end. In addition to this, they last longer and have the ability to stay for months without appearing scruffy (if taken care of properly). The Ghanaian braids have several names. While some call it Banana cornrow, others refer to it as Cherokee cornrow, Invisible cornrow, Ghana cornrow or Pencil braids. Irrespective of whatever name one chooses to call it, one unique thing about it, is that it looks beautiful on everyone regardless of the person’s complexion or the shape of the head....

As long as there is a decent internet connection, you will be guaranteed to enjoy these stations from whatever corner of the world you are currently in or coming from. Better still, many workplaces now offer internet connections so that might not be a problem. To address the demand of online Ghana radio stations, several sites have sprung up. The best of these radio streaming websites in Ghana are featured here in this article....

Fans voted in record numbers to crown Mohamed Salah the winner from a five-man shortlist, with the current Premier League top-scorer selected in front of Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Guinean and future Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita, current Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane of Senegal and Nigeria’s Victor Moses. Other previous winners of the award include Yaya Touré (2015 and 2013), Yacine Brahimi (2014), Christopher Katongo (2012) and André Ayew (2011). Salah’s name has been added to a list of soccer legends from the continent which includes Jay-Jay Okocha (Nigeria), Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast) and Michael Essien (Ghana)....

Nancy, a Ghanaian, was among the final year medical students from various medical institutions in the United States of America who participated in the 2017 Match Day on Friday, March 17, ahead of their residency training in the coming summer. Several congratulatory messages have been pouring in on Twitter, especially from the Ghanaian community, who are massively identifying with Miss Abu-Bonsrah over her record-breaking achievement. Topmost on the list is the one coming from Hopkins Medical News which congratulated Nancy Abu-Bonsrah for being among the 2017 graduate Neurosurgeons from the prestigious American University....

Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister-designate, Miss Otiko Afisa Djaba, who is also the NPP National Women’s Organizer, has been on the lips, posts, tweets and what have you of many Ghanaians since her appearance before the Parliament Appointment Committee responsible for vetting President Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees. Miss Djaba faced the parliamentary vetting committee on Monday, 30th January 2017. However, a lot of things seem to have gone wrong with the way she presented herself during the vetting and we really want to talk about them....

It has often been said that a rose by any other name probably wouldn’t smell as sweet, the same principle might not apply in the case of some of these celebrities, while you might already be aware of their stage names, of course, it’s clear that Ghanaian pop idols have some of the most colorful names on stage, but it will come as a surprise to many to hear that quite a few of our favourite stars do not actually go by the monikers they were born with....

However, school was also marked with moments of poor decision making which occasionally resulted in meaningless contests and even fights. Damn, why is it that people are so willing to get into fights at school? And why does it always have to be girls fighting over “nothing?” Well, maybe it’s never really “nothing” in the first place… Here are 10 Unthinkable Reasons Girls Fight at School 1. Jealousy Jealousy in girls is known to cause almost half of all their school fights....

Jumia Ghana boasts over 10,000 products online, with everything from household products, to fashion, electronics and mobile phones from popular brand like Infinix and Samsung; with retail giants such as Orca, Palace, Techno and Melcom all having shop on the platform. The online retail market is also credited with the ability to deliver ordered goods and services at patrons’ doorsteps anywhere in the country, within a maximum period of 5 days!...

Of all his appointment, his selection of Ambassador Mercy Yvonne Debrah-Karikari is one which has already made history. Apart from the fact that she is a woman as well as the very first female cabinet secretary, she definitely deserves the post and is poised to make her mark in her new office. No doubt, the list of possible nominees for the position of cabinet secretary was a keenly contested one in which various great candidates with equally impressive qualifications were considered....

Prior to 2003, the healthcare coverage of Ghana’s residents was oftentimes insufficient, to say the least. The “cash and carry” scheme required the sick to pay for their treatment up front – making it impossible for a larger part of the population. In an effort to fight against this situation, the Ghanaian government had to set up the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This is a continuation of our previously published article where we provided a list of hospitals available in Ghana...

First, as was mentioned earlier, he said that the currency is floating, as there are factors of demand and supply. In other words, the devaluation is also dependent on these factors. “The currency is floated; we have a floating foreign exchange currency regime. So depending on supply and demand, we will move in one way or the other which means it subjected itself to devaluation,” he said on the first reason....

1. Formerly the Gold Coast Football Association The Ghana National Team metamorphosed from the Gold Coast Football Association which was founded in 1920. It was after Ghana’s independence in 1957 that the name was changed to Ghana National Team. It is currently being overseen by the Ghana Football Association, the governing body for football in Ghana, as well as the oldest football association in Africa, also founded in 1920. In 1958, the team became affiliated to the Confederation of African Football and FIFA....

Imani Ayew is Abedi Pele’s fourth child and only daughter. It could be said that she has been operating outside of the known family niche which is characterized by fame and popularity. Largely, only very little is known of the veteran footballer’s beautiful daughter who is working towards becoming a fashion model. But that’s about to change as we bring you all we know. Imani Ayew Biography Imani Ayew was born as the third child of her mother, Maha Ayew as well as the fourth child of the entire family....

1. Barclays Bank of Ghana Barclays has been in Ghana for the last nine years. As a full subsidiary of Barclays Ltd UK, the bank has commanded a big percentage of the banking industry in Ghana. The fact that it aims and targets customers with a bid to make banking easier has given its operations a shot in the right arm. Needless to say, its extensive network of over 59 branches scattered all over major towns in Ghana has made it one of the most convenient banks in Africa....

This development succeeded in stirring up massive curiosities among Ghanaians, with many yet-to-be-answered questions. It is therefore on this note that BuzzGhana brings you the top 10 most important things you need to know about MenzGold Ghana Limited. 1. MenzGold – Who They Are and What They Do As earlier mentioned, MenzGold is a gold dealing company based in Ghana. The company which is duly registered by Ghana’s 1963 Company Act (ACT 179), has its headquarters located at No....

So, what’s behind the scenes? Does her toughness find its way into her relationship matters? Here are all you need to know about Yvonne Okoro. Yvonne Okoro Biography, Age Born as Chinyere Yvonne Okoro, on November 6, 1984, Yvonne Okoro could as well call herself a dual citizen-of a Nigerian father and Ghanaian mother. Her family lived in Ghana nonetheless so she went to school in Ghana and learned her trade in Ghana....

Here are 10 Ghanaian Celebrities You’ll Find Difficult to Believe They’ve Passed the age of 40: 1. Adjetey Annang – Ghanaian Actor Famously dubbed Pusher, Adjetey Annang had his High school education at Labone High School and furthered in the University of Ghana where he majored in Fine Arts. The talented actor who is married to Elorm Anag has featured in many films and has won himself several accolades for his roles in some of them....

In both African and western nations, the slave trade was a common feature but it escalated with the onset of maritime transport when sailors were able to crisscross between continents. This opened doors to the African slave trade which involved capturing of black Africans and transporting them to America where they were sold to work on plantations as well as homes. In this article, we will highlight eight (8) remarkable moments during the African slave trade....

Anyway, here are some quick facts you should know about the Ghana Gas Helicopters controversy. 1. Only Four Helicopters Were Procured Ghana Gas denied media reports suggesting that seven helicopters were bought for the surveillance services. The company clarified that only four helicopters were bought from China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC) in 2015. This was contained in a statement released by Ghana Gas to dismiss the circulating rumors....

Kwame Nsiah-Apau received the prestigious award from the immediate past American president, Barrack Obama, on Sunday 19th March, 2017 in the city of Ohio, USA. The Award which is a plaque with an inscription, “Outstanding Humanitarian Service in Ghana”, was presented to him by Dr. Pauline Key, on behalf of the former president. Since 2009, Okyeame Kwame has spearheaded and funded the screening, vaccination and sensitisation of over 7,000 beneficiaries against the deadly Hepatitis B disease in Ghana....