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National Cathedral: Even though I was a trustee, I was left out of financial decisions—Dag Heward-Mills

The discussions encompassing the Public House of God project don’t appear to be finishing at any point in the near future.

This is on the grounds that more claims are being made against the controllers of the undertaking.

The furthest down the line individual to add to these issues is the organizer and directing Diocesan of the Beacon Gathering of Holy places, Cleric Dag Heward-Plants.

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The discussions encompassing the Public House of God project don’t appear to be finishing at any point in the near future.

This is on the grounds that more claims are being made against the controllers of the undertaking.

The furthest down the line individual to add to these issues is the organizer and directing Diocesan of the Beacon Gathering of Holy places, Cleric Dag Heward-Plants.

As per the regarded minister, despite the fact that he was a legal administrator and gone to all gatherings until his renunciation, he was not involved nor conscious of conversations on the monetary and specialized issues concerning the undertaking.

Among different issues of worry to him, the carefully prepared Book of scriptures instructor said significant issues and choices were taken by people other than the Leading body of Legal administrators.

The seasoned Bible scholar in his resignation letter issued in August 2022, and sighted by Citi FM, added that all of his suggestions and contributions were “trivialised and set aside.”

According to him, these reasons compelled him to resign from the board even though he supports the building of the Cathedral. 

“I have been a reachable and available trustee and attended every single meeting of trustees since the pandemic began, in person and by zoom, and the records will show that. 

If I say that I, as a trustee, do not know many of the financial and technical issues concerning the Cathedral, it means the discussions about the National Cathedral were held by some people outside the trustees’ meeting or perhaps in a forum that I was not present or invited to.”

“On the one hand, the National Cathedral is said to be a Government of Ghana project, with the government taking financial decisions. Yet, on another hand, at meetings, it is implied that the trustees have taken or participated in taking some decisions.”

The National Cathedral Project has been one of the controversial public issues, since the project was commissioned.

Apart from the questions of accountability repeatedly raised by the Minority in Parliament, there have also been concerns about the relevance of the project, in the face of the country’s current economic crisis.

There have also been conflict of interest including possession of multiple identities among other suspicious dealings allegations against the Secretary of the National Cathedral Board of Trustees, Rev. Victor Kusi-Boateng, who doubles as the founder of Power Chapel Worldwide. 

Meanwhile, the Executive Director of the National Cathedral of Ghana, Dr. Paul Opoku Mensah has dismissed allegations. 

He explained that the said amount which was paid on September 8, 2021, was a loan from a board member whose name he fell short of mentioning.

He stressed that the amount was requested from the state in August 2021 to be used to pay the contractors but was delayed due to some processes at the Controller and Accountant General’s Department.

Hence, the board member offered to loan the money through his company, JNS Talent Centre Limited to be paid later without any interest.

According to him, there is no illegal payment as suggested by Okudzeto Ablakwa and there are documentations which have been submitted to Parliament to prove his explanations.

He advised the North Tongu MP and other critics of the project to seek clarification from the National Cathedral Secretariat before raising accusations.

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Nominees for prestigious music awards unveiled

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The nominees for various categories of the 25th Ghana Awards have been announced. The announcement took place during the launch of the awards ceremony at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Artistes such as Black Sherif, King Promise, Kuami Eugene, Nacee, Sarkodie and Stonebwoy have been nominated for the prestigious ‘Artiste Of The Year’ award.

Telecel Ghana has been revealed as the headline sponsor for this year’s ceremony which is scheduled for June 1.

Gospel singer Celestine Donkor and Afrobeat artiste Olivetheboye were some of the artistes who enchanted patrons with stellar performances at the launch.

 Check the full list of nominees below

Artist of The Year

Black Sherif

King Promise

Kuami Eugene

Nacee

Sarkodie

Stonebwoy

Best Gospel Artiste of the Year

Diana Hamilton

Joe Mettle

Joyce Blessing

Perez Musik

Nacee

Piesie Esther

Scott Evans

Mavis Okyere

Best Reggae Dancehall Artiste of the Year

Epixode

Ras Kuuku

Stonebwoy

Best Reggae/Dancehall Song

Truth – DSL

Stubborn SoulJah – Epixode

Efiekuma Love – Kofi Kinaata

San Bra – Samini

Non-Stop – Stonebwoy

Eyeball Remix – Ras Kuuku ft Samini

Best Gospel Song 

Tears of Joy – Patience Nyarko

Anuonyam – Mabel Okyere

Aseda – Nace

Kaafo – Perez Muzik

Mo – Piesie Esther

100% – Scott Evans

Say Amen – Diana Hamilton

Victory – Joyce Blessing

Best Highlife Artiste of the Year

Abiana

Kofi Kinaata

Kuami Eugene

Akwaboah

FRA

African Artiste of the year 

Rema

Tyla

Asake

Burna Boy

Davido

Jzyno

Songwriter of the Year

Perez Muzik – Don’t Cry

Fameye – Not God

DSL – Truth

Sarkodie. – Otan

Akwaboah – Esikyire

Stonebwoy – Manodzi ft Angelique Kidjo

Collaboration of the Year

Liquor – KiDi ft Stonebwoy

Lonely Road – O’Kenneth, Xlimkid

Case Remix – Mr Drew ft Mophty

Twatis – Oseikrom Sikani ft Kweku Smoke

Kwaku Ananse Remix – Amerado ft Fameye

Y’ahitte Remix – King Paluta ft Kuami Eugene

You Dey Feel The Vibe – FRA ft Nana Yaw Ofori Atta

My Darling – Akwaboah ft Kwabena Kwabena

International Collaboration of The Year

Scar – Gyakie ft JBee

Butter My Bread – Jyzno ft Lasmid

Terminator – King Promise ft Yung Jon

Manodzi. – Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo

Cryptocurrency – Kuami Eugene ft Rotimi

Wotowoto Season – Odumodublvck ft Black Sherif

Till We Die – Sarkodie ft Ruger

Best Rap Performance

The Hardest – Amerado

Warning – Eno Barony

Boasiako – FimFim

5th August (7) – Lyrical Joe

Best Male Vocal Performance

Perez Muzik – Don’t Cry (Kaafo)

Kyei Mensa – Gyidie

Kofi Karikari ft Eternity – You Are Great

Josh Blakk – Hankipanki

Camidoh – Brown Skin Girl

KiDi – I Lied

Best Female Vocal Performance

Adina – Baby

Abiana – Far Away

Lordina The Soprano – His Grace

Queendalyn Yurglee – Hold My Hands

Niiella – temple

TiTi Owusu – Make Me Believe

Best New Artist

Bandy Banner

DSL

King Paluta

Maya Blu

Olivetheboy

Oseikrom Sikanii

Record of The Year

Reckless & Sweet – Amaarae

Far Away – Abiana

Manodzi  – Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo

Iyawo – Josh Blakk

Me Dan Wo – Joe Mettle ft Kweku Teye

My Helper – Efya

Album/EP of The Year

Taste of Africa – Abiana

Fountain Baby – Amaarae

Love & Chaos – Kuami Eugene

Planning & Plotting – Medikal

5th Dimension – Stonebwoy

Most Popular Song of the Year

Hossana – Bandy Banero

Yaya – Black Sherif

Scar – Gyakie ft JBee

Victory – Joyce Blessing

Case Remix – Mr Drew ft Mophty

Aseda – Nacee

Goodsin – Olivetheboy

Otan – Sarkodie

Into the Future – Stonebwoy

Best New Artist

Bandy Banner

DSL

King Paluta

Maya Blu

Olivetheboy

Oseikrom Sikanii

Best Video

Manodzi – Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo

Wasted Eyes – Amaarae

Paradise – Black Sherif

Fate – Kuami Eugene

Broken Heart – DJ Vyrusky ft Kuami Eugene

100% – Scott Evans

Oil In My Head – Black Sherif

Kweku Playman – Kweku Smoke

Into the Future – Stonebwoy

Cryptocurrency – Kuami Eugene ft Rotimi

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Kuami Eugene returns with new banger ”Canopy”

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Highlife star Kuami Eugene has released a new song, “Canopy,” just days after his near-fatal car accident.

The accident occurred after ramming his Range Rover into a tipper truck at CP, close to the DSTV office towards the Dzowulu traffic light in Accra.

He broke his arm, had a cut on his lips, his leg and an injury in the hip. Departing from the conventional themes often found in mainstream music, “Canopy” offers a refreshing take on overtaking challenges

The song opens with a rich soundscape, filled with catchy rhythms, lively instruments, and the Lynx Entertainment signee’s unmistakable voice. A classic beat provides a strong foundation, while smooth guitar riffs and atmospheric synths add complexity and depth.

Known in real life as Eugene Kwame Marfo, Kuami Eugene creates a personal and relatable experience through his evocative lyrics and vivid imagery.

”Canopy” is a potential Song of the Year contender that is expected to capture the public domain like  conflagration and transcend borders

Listen to the song below

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Funny Face rams vehicle into 5 road users at Kasoa, one feared dead – Report

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Comedian Funny Face has been involved in a gory accident at Kasoa, located in the Central Region.

He is said to have knocked down five people at a place known as Kakraba Junction, with an eye witness suggesting that one of the victims may be dead.

Among the victims were a mother and her two children and two other motorcyclists whom he hit after the impact.

The incident is believed to have happened this evening (March 24, 2024) per the footage shared from the scene.

Accra-based UTV posted a video from the scene showing Funny Face being led away while others swarmed the vehicle that he was reportedly driving in.

Real name, Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng, Funny Face found fame after starring in a popular sitcom Chorkor Trotro. He is also known by other aliases like SwagOn-Papa and Children’s President.

He has been embroiled in a messy relationship issue in recent years with his baby mama, which issues led a court to refer him for psychological evaluation.

He is also on record to have admitted to battling depression at a point.

In recent rants, he attacked his baby mama on social media accusing her of scheming to take their three children away from him forever.

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