The gospel music fraternity came together in full force to celebrate the life of the late Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, affectionately known as KODA, during a heartfelt funeral service on September 20, 2024. The ceremony, held at the Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) Dominion Centre on Spintex Road in Accra, attracted numerous prominent figures from the music industry and beyond. Among the notable artists in attendance were acclaimed gospel musicians such as Joe Mettle, Uncle Ato, Ceccy Twum, and Mary Ghansah. The lineup also featured celebrated names like Sonnie Badu, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Eugene Zuta, Francis Amo, Diana Hamilton,…
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The No. 18 Michigan Wolverines scored a huge Big Ten win over No. 11 USC on Saturday, pulling off a 27-24 victory to get its first conference win of the season. It was an old-school Michigan game defined by power football, grinding it out on the ground and imposing its will on the opposing defense.That was also probably what it had to do given the circumstances with a first-time starting quarterback. That was demonstrated on Michigan’s winning touchdown in the final minute when facing a fourth-and-goal from the one-yard, the Wolverines went with a power run behind a fullback that saw…
Kenyan President William Ruto has landed in the Haitian capital to assess a Kenya-led security mission in the Caribbean nation, a day after a United Nations expert warned that Haiti faced deepening violence and insecurity. In a statement on Saturday, a spokesperson for Ruto said the Kenyan leader would “visit and commend the Kenyan contingent working alongside their Haitian counterparts”. Ruto also planned to meet with Haiti’s transitional presidential council and other officials, Hussein Mohamed said in a social media post. The visit to Port-au-Prince comes about three months after the first Kenyan officers arrived in Haiti as part of…
NYC COVID Czar caught on cam saying he attended sex parties during the pandemic Dr. Jay Varma says his words have been taken out of context but that he admits he did attend sex parties. FOX 5 NY’s Linda Schmidt has the latest. NEW YORK – New York City’s former COVID czar Dr. Jay Varma was caught on hidden camera bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties with his wife during the pandemic. Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending…
Amisty Patapaa, the Swedru-based hitmaker known for his viral “One Corner” dance craze, has just released the music video for his latest single, “Kuntu”, featuring Prince Bright of Buk Bak fame and rising star Taboo De Superstar. The upbeat hiplife banger, produced by K. Joe Beatz, showcases Patapaa’s signature energetic sound and is already gaining traction as a party anthem. Directed by Marigold Film Productions Ghana, the visually striking video features a blend of exciting dance routines, party scenes, and vibrant urban aesthetics. The energy is palpable as dancers move in sync to the song’s infectious beat, giving life to…
The Canucks have been searching for some goalie depth for a while now with Kevin Lankinen being an early target. While it took a while, the two sides have reached an agreement as the team announced that the netminder has signed a one-year, $875K contract.Vancouver made an offer to the 29-year-old last month, one that was below the $1M mark as this contract is, but it was rejected with the belief that Lankinen was seeking more money. However, with opportunities across the league largely dried up at this point, it appears he decided to take the guaranteed deal that was…
Joe Biden says alliance between US, Australia, India and Japan is ‘here to stay’, pledges to deepen partnership.The leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States are meeting in US President Joe Biden’s hometown as the countries push to strengthen their Quad alliance amid growing competition with China. Biden welcomed his counterparts to Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday for the group’s annual summit, where he previewed steps to deepen the alliance, including the launch of a new cooperation framework between the four countries’ coastguards. “While challenges will come, the world will change … the Quad is here to stay,” Biden…
Harris calls on Oprah as Trump battles antisemitism Trump says he’s the best friend Jewish Americans have ever had in attempts to battle antisemitism. FOX 5’s Robert Moses has the latest from the heated campaign trail. NEW YORK – Former President Donald Trump on Thursday decried antisemitism hours after an explosive CNN report detailed how one of his allies running for North Carolina governor made a series of racial and sexual comments on a website where he also referred to himself as a “black NAZI.” North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson vowed to remain in the race despite the report,…
Ofenbach and Joeboy Lyrics”1:1″ by Ofenbach, featuring Joeboy, explores the theme of love and desire, highlighting a deeply connected relationship, see the lyrics below. 1:1 emphasizes the protagonist’s affection and desire for a balanced, reciprocal love, resulting in a passionate, mutual bond between two people, showcasing the importance of equal effort from both sides.Ofenbach & Joeboy – 1:1 LyricsVerse 1Why you gon’ act like something that don’t feel brand new?I ain’t got no time for games, why don’t you just be you?Don’t have to show at every party, that’s just bullshitBaby, don’t lose it, uhPre-ChorusOh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeahOh, my lady,…
With its defense hemorrhaging, LSU needs quarterback Garrett Nussmeier to be perfect. He’s been pretty close against UCLA on Saturday. The junior quarterback gave the Tigers a 14-10 in a back-and-forth first half against the Bruins, who entered this Week 4 game as a 21.5-point road underdog.Nussmeier threw a perfect pass on a 45-yard touchdown to wide receiver Kyle Parker less than one minute into the second quarter. He had a clean pocket to throw from and hit Parker — who was sprinting down the sideline with a defender running alongside him — in stride before Parker tumbled into the…