In a recent interview on PM Jam at Melody FM, Nana Egya Kwamina XI, the 11th Chief of Apremdo, opened up about the enduring traditions of the Ahanta people and his commitment to community advancement. The interview, hosted by Haruna Babangida, covered a broad range of topics including the Kundum Festival, the preservation of the […]
Former Member of Parliament and renowned Pan-Africanist, Ras Mubarak, is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative — the Trans African Tourism and Unity Campaign — to promote intra-African travel, economic collaboration, and cultural integration. The campaign, set to begin on August 18, 2025, will see Mubarak and a team of volunteers embark on a 163-day road trip
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Inventor and mechanical engineer Desmond Davis was the featured guest on The PM Jam on Melody FM with host Haruna Babangida yesterday, where he shared the inspiring story behind his groundbreaking invention: the Kingsway refrigerating barrel. Based in New Takoradi, Davis has become a symbol of ingenuity and resilience, using his skills to create practical
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Taboo (also tabu) could be seen as a social or religious custom placing prohibition or restriction on a particular thing or person. It could also be defined as those acts, behaviour or tendency that are prohibited or restricted by social custom. A tabu can also be seen as something that is designated as sacred and prohibited. In a
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West African cultures have been weaving textiles for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence for the oldest form of handloom weaving in Southern Ghana has been discovered at Begho and Bono Manso. Spindle whorls and dye holes discovered in these sites have been dated to the 14th–18th centuries. At Wenchi, spindle whorls have been dated to the 16th–17th centuries. Asante oral tradition give the origins
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Students showcase creativity and practical skills to promote arts for national growth The Faculty of Applied Arts and Technology at Takoradi Technical University (TTU) opened its Faculty Week with a colourful Open Day and Exhibition. Held under the theme “Creativity in Motion: Rekindling the Arts for National Development,” the event attracted many students from senior
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