Meet the Champions of the Ghana Glo Premier League – Asante Kotoko is Standing Proud!
With Power to them, Asante Kotoko Stood Proud everywhere they went to 
express their selves well on the football field, to become the Champions of Ghana Glo Premier League.
Watching the match from the comfort of my VIP seat, i noticed this: sufficient money, good set of players, a proper team management coupled with a technically-know-how-coach could give a football club the trophy needed…
And the Porcupine warriors, Kumasi Asante Kotoko proved this today and throughout their Ghana Premier League matches played in 2011/2012.
Asante Kotoko literally painted the Babayara sports stadium and the Garden city of West Africa, Kumasi, deep hot red; making the Green Shirt of Glo Ambassador, Irene Logan, nearly impossible to be seen..LOL!!!
CEO, Dr. K.K Sarpong and Coach Maxwell Konadu’s ever sensational Kotoko beat the Industrial city boys, Tema Youth a goal to nil, to be crowned Champions of the 2011/2012 Ghana Glo Premier League season with 63 points.
I say Kudos to Ghana’s Red Angels NOT Red Devils!!! ….LOL!!!
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CNN MULTICHOICE AFRICAN JOURNALIST 2012 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED Ghana proudly represented by Joshua Anny of Joy FM
Finalists in the prestigious CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2012 Competition were announced today by Ferial Haffajee, Chair of the independent judging panel. The competition is now in its 17th year.This year the competition received entries from 42 countries across the continent, including French and Portuguese speaking Africa.
There are 34 finalists from 12 countries:
- Joshua Anny, Joy FM, Ghana
- Tunde Akingbade, Freelance, The Guardian on Sunday, Nigeria
- Manar Attiya, Ahram Hebdo, Egypt
- Adriaan Basson & Piet Rampedi, City Press, South Africa
- Najlae Benmbarek, 2M TV, Maroc
- Demelza Bush, Craig McKune & Verashni Pillay, Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa
- Ramusel Graça,Televisão Santomense, São Tomé e Príncipe
- Arsénio Henriques, Soico – STV, Moçambique
- Edward Echwalu, Freelance for The Observer, Uganda
- Teresa Sofia Fortes, A Semana, Cabo Verde
- Isabel João, Novo Jornal, Angola
- Ahaoma Kanu, National Daily Newspaper, Nigeria
- Tom Mboya & Evanson Nyaga, Citizen TV, Kenya
- Andrew Mulenga, The Post Newspaper, Zambia
- Nimrod Taabu Mwagamoyo & Charles Kinyua Kariuki, NTV, Kenya
- Waihiga Mwaura & Jephitha Mwai Mwangi, Citizen TV, Kenya
- John Muchangi Njiru, The Star, Kenya
- Peter Nkanga, Elor Nkereuwem, Musikilu Mojeed & Idris Akinbajo, NEXT on Sunday, Nigeria
- Antoine de Ras, The Star, South Africa
- Megan Small & Clive Mtshali, 3rd Degree, e.tv, South Africa
- Stephen Ssenkaaba, New Vision, Uganda
- Joy Summers, Carte Blanche, South Africa
- Gerald Tenywa, Saturday Vision, Uganda
- Nelson Wesonga, Daily Monitor, Uganda
The winners of the competition will be announced at an Award Ceremony and Gala Evening in Lusaka, Zambia on Saturday 21 July, 2012.
The hosts for the evening will be Isha Sesay, host of CNN International’s NewsCenter and Franklin Tembo Jnr, ZNBC presenter.
Announcing the finalists, Ferial Haffajee said: “The growing quality of the entries we pored over is a reflection of a growing continent claiming its place in the sun. We were impressed by the enhanced quality and competitiveness of the work before us; by the heart and soul poured onto pages and into pixels; by the adventurist spirit of the entries which came from more countries than ever before. In print, in radio, in television it is clear that African journalism is in a growth spurt, claiming its stake as world-class and globally competitive. A bit like our continent.”
The independent judging panel, chaired by Ferial Haffajee, Editor-in-Chief, City Press, South Africa includes: Ikechukwu Amaechi, Editor, Daily Independent, Nigeria; Amadou Mahtar Ba, CEO, African Media Initiative; Jean-Paul Gérouard, Editor-in-Chief, France Télévisions; Joel Kibazo, journalist and media consultant; Arlindo Lopes, General Manager, Regulatory & Corporate, Angola and Mozambique, MultiChoice Africa Ltd; Judge Arlindo lopes, General Manager, Regulatory & Corporate, Angola and Mozambique, MultiChoice Africa Ltd Judge Arlindo lopes, General Manager, Regulatory & Corporate, Angola and Mozambique, MultiChoice Africa LtdZipporah Musau, former Managing Editor, Magazines, The Standard Group Ltd, Kenya; Kim Norgaard, CNN Bureau Chief, South Africa. Bruno Manteigas, UK Correspondent, Agência Lusa assisted in the judging of the Portuguese General News Category.
Freelance journalist Paul McNally assisted the judging panel and carried out the first round of pre-selection, removing the entries that didn’t meet the required journalistic standards to be put forward to the judging panel for the next stage of judging. Paul was the winner of the Health and Medical Category at the 2009 CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards, and a runner-up in the HIV / AIDS Reporting category of the same year.
This year the competition welcomes Nokia on board to sponsor the Digital Journalism Award, joining a list of sponsors who continue to lend their valuable support to the awards: African Development Bank (AfDB); The Coca-Cola Company; Ecobank; Ericsson; IPP Media, Tanzania; Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), UNICEF and A24 Media.
An all expenses paid five day programme of workshops, media forums, networking has been set up for the finalists during the run up to the award ceremony on 21 July 2012
Tony Maddox, Executive Vice-President and Managing Director of CNN International said: “This year has seen a record number of entries for the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards from a diverse array of countries across the continent. The quality and excellence of the work submitted continues to rise year on year, ensuring that the 2012 competition maintains its place as the most prestigious Pan African Awards for journalists”.
Nico Meyer, CEO of MultiChoice Africa, said: “The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards are an investment we truly believe in, as journalists are one of the cornerstones of a nation. We need to continue to recognise them as they tell real stories that reflect the fabric of our diverse societies. The standard of entries continues to grow and the quality of submissions is testimony to the great levels of talent our continent holds. We are honoured once again to be a part of these awards which contribute immensely in shaping freedom of speech and a healthy and vibrant media.”
Collins Khumalo, CEO of MultiChoice South Africa, said: “It is very important to us to help Africa not only find its voice but also to make that voice heard around the world. The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards gives a voice to journalists across the continent. We look forward to celebrating their stories and achievements.”
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And The Allianz Arena Turned Blue – Chelsea Defies All Odds to Win Their First Ever Champions League Trophy.
After Muller scored an unexpected goal through a super angled header, which caught the Chelsea defense ball watching, players of the true blues team, Chelsea, indeed proved beyond all doubts that they could be “super humans”.
With Drogba’s heart pumping the “super human blue blood” and causing his hormones to work faster than the normal rate, Drogba’s adrenalin sang only one song – “Oh God, only a goal I need at this moment” and indeed, he equalized Muller’s splendid header some minutes before the Portuguese referee could blow his whistle to end the game.
The game ended on a 1 – 1 draw. A 30 minute extra time was played and subsequently penalty kicks.
With Robben missing an earlier penalty; Pete Czech’s penalty saves and Drogba scoring the last penalty kick, handed over what is arguably the most wanted trophy in the world to Roman Abramovic and Roberto Di Matteo’s side.
But my biggest question is – What happens to all the beer?
Well, congratulations to Drogba, Essien, Kalou, Malouda, Obi and the entire Chelsea family.
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NIGERIAN HOUSEMATES OLA AND CHRIS TAKE VOLUNTARY EXIT FROM BIG BROTHER STARGAME
Friday May 18, 2012, saw Nigerian housemates Chris and Ola depart Big Brother StarGame after asking for a voluntary exit due to an escalating medical condition affecting Ola.
In accordance with the game rules governing the DownVille house, where contestants play as partners, Chris has also left the series.
Whilst M-Net and Endemol are deeply saddened to see these two very entertaining housemates leave the game, they remain committed to ensuring the health and safety of the contestants and therefore understand and respect the housemates’ decision.
Further they would like to thank both the contestants for their contribution to the show and their participation and wish them well for the future.
So far, what do you think about Big Brother Star Game?
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Story: See the Ghana Leader Tickling Himself and “Laughing Out Loud”
Sir Winston Churchill said “Everyone is in favour of free speech. Hardly a day passes without its being extolled, but some people’s idea of it is that they are free to say whatever they like, but if anyone says anything back, that is an outrage.”
In brief, some people take the advantage of freedom of speech to make all kinds of speeches or “cry out loud” as if they live in the world alone. These people think they are always right; they always want to be heard first and behave as jacks of all trades but ironically, they are the masters of none.
Ghana’s election 2012 is approaching. I get sick when I tune to some radio programs in the morning. I hear virtually insults, blames and political representatives “fighting” over who is best to rule Ghana.
This is funny and somewhat shameful; because, they argue over same issues each day and these issues do not necessarily covers the real needs of the ordinary Ghanaian. They attack personalities and virtually undermine their own credibility.
Leaders who are serious about the development of its people would not spend several hours quoting the wrongs someone did over 5 years ago and using that to justify why they are doing same today.
No wonder you go for loans and grants that only permit you to use it how the ‘giver’ wants and even go ahead to use the ‘givers’ own people to undertake the project; hence the money goes back to them and Mr. /Ms Right sees no wrong with it, but boast of being a successful leader as a result of being able to construct KVIPs (local Toilets facilities) for some section of the people he/she leads.
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Story: 8 Core Beliefs of Extraordinary Bosses
The best managers have a fundamentally different understanding of workplace, company, and team dynamics. See what they get right.
A few years back, I interviewed some of the most successful CEOs in the world in order to discover their management secrets. I learned that the “best of the best” tend to share the following eight core beliefs.
1. Business is an ecosystem, not a battlefield.
Average bosses see business as a conflict between companies, departments and groups. They build huge armies of “troops” to order about, demonize competitors as “enemies,” and treat customers as “territory” to be conquered.
Extraordinary bosses see business as a symbiosis where the most diverse firm is most likely to survive and thrive. They naturally create teams that adapt easily to new markets and can quickly form partnerships with other companies, customers … and even competitors.
2. A company is a community, not a machine.
Average bosses consider their company to be a machine with employees as cogs. They create rigid structures with rigid rules and then try to maintain control by “pulling levers” and “steering the ship.”
Extraordinary bosses see their company as a collection of individual hopes and dreams, all connected to a higher purpose. They inspire employees to dedicate themselves to the success of their peers and therefore to the community–and company–at large.
3. Management is service, not control.
Average bosses want employees to do exactly what they’re told. They’re hyper-aware of anything that smacks of insubordination and create environments where individual initiative is squelched by the “wait and see what the boss says” mentality.
Extraordinary bosses set a general direction and then commit themselves to obtaining the resources that their employees need to get the job done. They push decision making downward, allowing teams form their own rules and intervening only in emergencies.
4. My employees are my peers, not my children.
Average bosses see employees as inferior, immature beings who simply can’t be trusted if not overseen by a patriarchal management. Employees take their cues from this attitude, expend energy on looking busy and covering their behinds.
Extraordinary bosses treat every employee as if he or she were the most important person in the firm. Excellence is expected everywhere, from the loading dock to the boardroom. As a result, employees at all levels take charge of their own destinies.
5. Motivation comes from vision, not from fear.
Average bosses see fear–of getting fired, of ridicule, of loss of privilege–as a crucial way to motivate people. As a result, employees and managers alike become paralyzed and unable to make risky decisions.
Extraordinary bosses inspire people to see a better future and how they’ll be a part of it. As a result, employees work harder because they believe in the organization’s goals, truly enjoy what they’re doing and (of course) know they’ll share in the rewards.
6. Change equals growth, not pain.
Average bosses see change as both complicated and threatening, something to be endured only when a firm is in desperate shape. They subconsciously torpedo change … until it’s too late.
Extraordinary bosses see change as an inevitable part of life. While they don’t value change for its own sake, they know that success is only possible if employees and organization embrace new ideas and new ways of doing business.
7. Technology offers empowerment, not automation.
Average bosses adhere to the old IT-centric view that technology is primarily a way to strengthen management control and increase predictability. They install centralized computer systems that dehumanize and antagonize employees.
Extraordinary bosses see technology as a way to free human beings to be creative and to build better relationships. They adapt their back-office systems to the tools, like smartphones and tablets, that people actually want to use.
8. Work should be fun, not mere toil.
Average bosses buy into the notion that work is, at best, a necessary evil. They fully expect employees to resent having to work, and therefore tend to subconsciously define themselves as oppressors and their employees as victims. Everyone then behaves accordingly.
Extraordinary bosses see work as something that should be inherently enjoyable–and believe therefore that the most important job of manager is, as far as possible, to put people in jobs that can and will make them truly happy.
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Story: Hear My Cry O Indiscipline Ghanaians! Says the Walls
They say, each day they say that they want to minimize indiscipline in the Ghanaian society. They hold seminars, community fora, mount political platforms and preach to their congregation. But this kind of indiscipline keeps rising with each tick tock of the Osu Castle clock.
They see it to be appropriate. They turn back and blame the Assemblies for the increase rubbers and paper waste along the streets of some major cities in Ghana.
Pastors (churches), Political Parties and the so called Motivational speakers are clearly guilty of this indiscipline act. However, my observation has proven that Pastors/churches are largely responsible for it.
You walk on the streets and all you see are posters and banners on walls, overhead bridges and even floors of roads. What is surprising is the fact that they place them on the overhead bridges of roads which are under construction and you ask yourself what would happen to the bridges/roads when completed.
The George Walker Bush Road which was recently completed is currently encroached on by same group of people.
Ironically, these are the people who are expected to do the right thing by instructing their followers/field officers not to post those bills on unauthorized places. But they pretend to be blind and let it go. Hypocrisy indeed!
The city of Accra is flooded by posters and banners. They make these areas untidy and unattractive. The assemblies spend extra funds to get rid of them and yet no one talk about it. I expect Pastors/Churches and all those who are directly/indirectly involved in this act of indiscipline to call their people to order. Because I do not think they would do same when they organise programs abroad.
As Ghana’s Presidential and Parliamentary elections nears, this act of indiscipline would definitely be on the ascendency and I do not expect Pastors, Motivational Speakers, Event Organizers to complain because they are all guilty of this form of shameful act.
The Assemblies and Law makers must sit up!
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Results and Views from the 13th Vodafone Ghana Music Awards – 2012
This year’s Ghana Music Awards took place at the Dome of International Conference Center, Accra; yesterday 14thApril,
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2012. Below are the official results put together by me as I took my seat to closely monitor the festival.
Gospel Song of the year – Menku Me Ho by Selina Boateng
Reggae Song of the year – Miss Right by Black Rasta
Highlife Song of the year – I Go Pay by Kwabena Mafia
Afro Pop Song of the year – You Sey Wey Tin – Zigi
Hip Hop Song of the year – For the Popping – Kwaw Kesse
Hiplife Song of the year – Kill Me Shy – D. Cryme
Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of the year – Kwaw Kese
Highlife Artiste of the year – Kwabena Kwabena
Gospel Artiste of the year – Gifty Osei
African Artiste of the year – Ice Prince
Best Music Video of the year – African Woman – Becca and Davis Media Group
Best Rapper of the year – U Go Kill Me – Sarkodie
Best Collaboration of the year – Faithful by Okyeame Kwame and Bertha
Record of the year – Abena Dansoah – Kwame Adinkra andKwabena Kwabena
Artiste of the year - Sarkodie (Image via Google)
Best Group of the year – 4 x 4
New Artiste of the year – Stay Jay
Album of the year – 4 x 4
Most Popular Song of the year – U Go Kill Me – Sarkodie
Artiste of the year – Sarkodie
I would emphatically say that the event was nearly overshadowed by an unpardonable mixed up that happened, when the Highlife Artiste of the year nominees were showed; only for Appietus to mention Kwaw Kesse as the winner for the Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of the year category….no wonder patrons could not help but “laugh their hearts and teeth out”…
It took Awal, Efya, Sarkodie, Chris Attoh, Funny face and Dj Black to somehow “bring life back” to patrons after that unexpected occurrence. Kwaw Kese “for the popped” as he and Opanka served wine in calabash to elated patrons to climax the event.
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