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About Abubakar Tahiru, The Ghanaian Man Who Set A Guinness World Record For Hugging 1,123 Trees

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Credit:Oppong Kyekyeku  Abubakar Tahiru A Ghanaian man, Abubakar Tahiru, has set a Guinness World Record after hugging 1,123 trees. The environmental activist, according to the Guinness World Record, hugged a total of 1,123 trees, averaging almost 19 per minute. Abubakar, 29, hails from Tepa, a farming community in Ghana. He developed a keen interest in nature and its conservation while growing up. The young man relocated to Alabama, USA, in 2023 to start his master’s degree in forestry at Auburn University after he completed his undergraduate degree specializing in forestry at one of Ghana’s top universities. His record attempt came off at Tuskegee National Forest, one of four national forests in the timber-rich state of Alabama. Guinness World Record indicated that both arms should be wrapped around a tree in a close embrace. No tree may be hugged more than once, and no damage can be caused to any tree or else the attempt is disqualified. Interestingly, Abubakar was fasting when ...

I Haven’t Received Money To Record A Campaign Song For Any Political Party – Great Ampong Refutes Rumours

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 Entertainment By:Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku   Great Ampong I've listened to this article and thought you could enjoy it too. https://trinitymedia.ai/player/share/16250e55493d5658b37a4073c111acce265a Ghanaian Gospel musician, Great Ampong, has refuted rumours that a political party has paid him to record a campaign song for them. He denied this claim in a recent interview. Ampong stressed that no political party has paid or contacted him for a campaign song. The ‘Style Bia Bi’ composer further confirmed his affiliation with the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He indicated that his support for NPP won’t affect his beliefs and work ethic. “Whoever said I have received money for a campaign song is dreaming, I haven’t been contacted or received any money to record a campaign song. Whether I choose to release a political song this year or not, my allegiance to the NPP remains steadfast,” Great Ampong said in an interview on Connect 97.1 FM’s “Edwumapa mbr3,” hosted by Nana Yaw Gyebi. Terms of...

People Love Their Political Parties More Than The Country – Kofi Kinaata

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By:Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku Kofi Kinaata Ghanaian musician, Kofi Kinaata, has observed the attitude of Ghanaians that is affecting the country. He said in a recent interview that people love their political parties more than the country. Having witnessed failed promises by politicians, Kinaata stated that he is tired of commenting on issues. “Over the years, we have been sweet-talked to by politicians in this country but nothing happens and there is no change. For me, I’ve given up. https://pll.harvard.edu/course/cs50-introduction-computer-science?fbclid=IwAR2zwkfSY2afAa3Yz00cRu9xqcbggC4fPoCuMNzb6xz6s3wQvWR6NNgNZoU “Besides, the people are making things difficult so we cannot address issues because someone thinks he is for party A so whatever you’re saying goes against party A so don’t say.  “He is for party B so even if he’s dying, he will still stand for his party. People tend to love their party more than the country and therefore, everything is in a mess,” he said.  https://mt...

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 University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) Appoints Prof. Eric Opoku Mensah as Acting Vice-Chancellor, Continuing Commitment to Academic Excellence and Leadership The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Prof. Eric Opoku Mensah as the Acting Vice-Chancellor, effective February 8, 2024, following the retirement of the previous Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo. Prof. Opoku Mensah, with an extensive background in higher education management, previously served as the Deputy Rector and later as the Rector of the Institute of Journalism, a constituent institute of the University. His distinguished service and leadership, coupled with a commitment to academic excellence, research, and student welfare, align seamlessly with UniMAC's core values. https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3804686900899555 In his new role, Prof. Opoku Mensah will be responsible for guiding Uni...

Martha Ankomah Sues Lilwin Over Derogatory Remarks He Made About Her In Recent Viral Video

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  Dehandsome_blogger   Popular Ghanaian actress, Martha Ankomah, has sued actor and musician, Kwadwo Nkansah aka Lilwin over the recent unsavory comments he made about her. The CEO of Wezzy Empire in a recent viral video lashed out at Martha Ankomah because she allegedly looked down on the Kumawood film industry. Lilwin in his live broadcast claimed that award-winning director, Frank Fiifi Gharbin told him that Martha supposedly said Kumawood produces no sensible movies and she would never work with Kumasi-based stars. He added that Martha Ankomah supposedly said these words when Director Gharbin attempted to recruit her for a Kumawood production. To show his displeasure, Lilwin furiously slammed Martha Ankomah in his live broadcast and described her supposed words as disrespectful. The comments made by Lilwin appears to have hurt Martha Ankomah and she has decided to seek proper redress in court. Zionfelix.net has chanced on thrle writ served on Lilwin on February 14, 2024, a...

Sing-A-Thon: Afua Asantewaa pays Ghc 9,286 to Guinness World Records; Here’s why By Armani Brooklyn

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Facebook Instagram Afua Asantewaa has confirmed paying $750 which is equivalent to Ghc 9,286 to Guinness World Record for priority review. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Joy News, Afua Asantewaa disclosed that she and her team decided to pay for the priority review after waiting for some weeks and not receiving any official statement from Guinness World Record concerning her longest singing marathon attempt by an individual. According to Afua, the fee for the priority review is $650 but there are other hidden additional charges – And because of this, she paid $750 in total.  Citing from the official website of Guinness World Records, if an applicant chooses the Priority Application service, Guinness World Records will respond to him or her within 5 working days (as opposed to the usual 12 weeks). Afua Asantewaa concluded her captivating Guinness World Record attempt for the singing marathon after an impressive 126 hours and 52 minutes on the 29th of December 2023. Addressi...

“I never thought a Nigerian artiste could make Top 5 in America” – Davido hails Rema

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"I never thought a Nigerian artiste could make Top 5 in America" - Davido hails Rema The superstar Afrobeat singer, Davido Adeleke gushes over the achievement of his junior colleague, Rema, in the United States of America. During a recent interview on UAE’s #1 Music Station The Kris Fade Show, O.B.O, as widely called by fans expressed shock at how ‘Calm Down‘ by Rema held it down on U.S. charts. davido Davido Davido stated that it beat his imagination that Afrobeat has grown globally and that he’s proud to see stars like Rema killing it across the globe. “Years ago, I never thought a Nigerian artiste would have a Top 5 record in America. Rema has had Top 5 records in America for the past eight months, non-shaken,” he stated. "I never thought a Nigerian artiste could make Top 5 in America" - Davido hails Rema Rema It is worth noting that Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ and its remix featuring Selena Gomez recently achieved a new feat as the first Nigerian song to stay...