Internationally acclaimed top musician, Lady Jay released her latest musical video entitled ‘Fire’ at the 4Syte Mansion at Agyiriganor on Sunday November 1 in Accra. The programme was well attended, great environment and successful act.

She was signed by Wahala Entertainment in 2018 after she returned from Canada where she studied music business. The company works hand in hand with ditto music and since then released five singles and music videos which influenced a new generation of listeners and viewers.

She has also done her first virtual concert and is working on her famous live music concert “Magic Dream” held at the exotic Zen Garden.

Her next project is entitled “This is Africa” and she says it is an anthem to all Africans and very close to her heart.

Here are a few comments from some of the guests at the 4Styte Mansion.

Salman Mumin – 4Syte Music

Her performance, she was literally flying, an amazing performance, I am really excited, peace and love and adoration.

Elizabeth Alhassan – African Sports Media Network

She is in a class of her own, I think these performances are for high class executives, kings and presidents, I mean VVIP. Lady Jay, thumbs up, I was really amazed and wanted more. I love her courage to fly.

Philipo – Ahortor FM

Lady Jay is one of the best entertainers in the world, and I can afford to miss such a privileged show. I commend her managers, Wael Hakeem and the Wahala Entertainment Team as well as the Gentlemen Band and the Flawless Dance Group. Generally, the Video Release was a great event, the lighting, sound, security, media, special guests were all on point.

Joycelyn – Sports & Leisure Services (SLS)

Wow, I can’t believe watching Lady Jay perform live at the 4Syte Mansion, the atmosphere was great and it affected the performance to be super.

I think she is just lovely and interesting to watch as you do not know her next move, which comes in handy and flavoured.

Clyde Narh – KFMTV

Lady Jay is just good, good and doing better every time. Her dance steps going in fashion with the Flawless Dancers was super and her dress was stimulating and vibrant to the sound beats. She is just one of her own who does her own thing.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana Premier League giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko SC have officially confirmed a partnership deal with Insurance company StarLife.

The club announced the two parties have agreed on a five-year contract with the insurance company starting from the beginning of the 2020-21 season.

Star Assurance becomes the latest brand to sign a deal with the Ghana Premier League record holders after Veo, Instat, Errea, Hisense and CEEK.

Below is the full statement below:

South Africa's captain Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis Cup after his side won the Rugby World Cup final against England a year ago in Japan. By Odd ANDERSEN (AFP/File)

South Africa have committed to the Rugby Championship until 2030, organising body SANZAAR said Wednesday, ending speculation the World Cup holders were set to shift to Europe.

The announcement is a boon for the game in the southern hemisphere, after coronavirus disruption tore Super Rugby apart and left question marks over the "flagship" Rugby Championship.

"The southern hemisphere rugby powers have recognised the need for change in these difficult times and have committed to an international rugby future through to 2030," SANZAAR said in a statement.

However, the "SANZAAR entity" and domestic and provincial tournaments will also undergo "restructuring", SANZAAR (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina Rugby) added.

South Africa lifted their third World Cup a year ago in Japan, underlining the strength of rugby in the southern hemisphere, whose teams have won all but one of the tournament's nine editions.

But the Springboks, who haven't played since beating England in the final in Yokohama, withdrew from this year's Rugby Championship citing government travel restrictions and concerns over player welfare.

It came after South Africa pulled most of their club teams out of Super Rugby in favour of Europe's Pro14, as New Zealand and Australia pursued negotiations on a bilateral competition.

There were reports South Africa's national team would follow suit and join the Six Nations, amid suggestions the world champions felt snubbed by their southern hemisphere partners.

However SANZAAR said the Rugby Championship -- rebranded as the Tri Nations this year and featuring just New Zealand, Australia and Argentina -- would remain intact.

"The Rugby Championship will continue to be the flagship of southern hemisphere rugby for the next decade and, as in the past, will be the key driver and pathway for the unions' continued success at the highest levels of the game including the Rugby World Cup," SANZAAR said.

"The joint-venture members Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are committed to the Championship and to its continued evolution where future growth and expansion form part of a revised 10-year plan."

'Massive boost'

The Rugby Championship will now be played in a 12-match, mini-tour format with the teams facing each other home or away. However, SANZAAR flagged further changes ahead, saying it was at the start of a "phased progression process".

"The recommitment by the four unions to the long-term future of the international game is an important start as we embark in a new direction for both the unions and the organisation over the coming years," said SANZAAR CEO Andy Marinos.

"This is the first of a number of announcements that will be made over the coming weeks and months as we continue to plan into 2021 and beyond."

There was no immediate comment from South Africa Rugby but the official Rugby Australia website described it as a "massive boost" for southern hemisphere rugby.

The showpiece tournament began in 1996 as the Tri Nations and became the Rugby Championship in 2012 with the inclusion of Argentina.

New Zealand rugby writer Paul Cully said South Africa's decade-long commitment could provide a platform for further expansion.

"With the stability of the Rugby Championship now in place perhaps we will see the door open to Japan and Fiji in coming years," he tweeted.

While the Rugby Championship's future appears settled, the future format of Super Rugby remains uncertain, with the New Zealand Herald reporting plans for a 12-team competition were being drawn up.

It said the blueprint involved five Australian teams, five New Zealand and two from the Pacific islands competing from 2022.

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Mrs. Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, Senior Manager for Corporate Communications at MTN is set to launch her book titled, The Wish List' on November 5 at the Accra City Hotel.

Over the past couple of months, Buabeng Books has had the privilege of working with Mrs. Georgina Asare Fiagbenu who is one of Ghana's finest corporate executives,

It's been exciting working with this brilliant and affable writer in turning a collection of some of the hundreds of articles she has written into a book. Even as the publisher of this work, I have had fun and gained insight from her simple yet profound pattern of thoughts that could shape our society for the better.

She writes on issues from different ends of the social continuum; from Kojo Antwi's music career to the work of the Electoral Commissioner to the power of the coconut to Ghana's independence and to the need for a commitment to personal and professional excellence.

This book is relevant for the young student trying to find his way in life, for the young professional building the foundations of her career, and for the middle-age executive seeking fresh perspectives on the way forward for himself and for Ghana.

The Wish List is a Must READ!!

Coming soon. Get ready to order your copy.

THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE WISH LIST

#INSPIRATION | You can do it! Great things take time!

I was in secondary school form four when my English teacher asked me to consider writing a book. Mr Agyiri said, “You a good writer. You are a good story teller. You have to start writing”. I smiled. I listened but didn’t take any action.

So many years later I met people who encouraged me to start a column. It took me a while but I eventually did.

Then I thought about a book. I’m happy that it is now completed.

Great things take time but I’m excited to have fulfilled my dream. I encourage you to pursue yours. It may take a long time but it will surely happen.

Anticipate the release of this great book #TheWishList by Georgina Asare Fiagbenu

From Sammy Heywood Okine

The Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) has announced that members of the national boxing team, the Black Bombers will resume non-residential training on Monday, November 9, 2020.

The training is scheduled to take place at the Sports Hall of the Accra Sports Stadium and would see boxers prepare for local and international assignments including the Olympic Games.

Two boxers, Sulemanu Tetteh and Samuel Takyi have already secured a spot at the Tokyo Olympic Games after their impressive outing at the African qualifiers held in Dakar back in February.

Other boxers would have the chance to book a spot at next year's Olympic Games in the final global qualification bouts to be held in Paris, France sometime in 2021.

The Black Bombers is the most successful National Team in the history of Ghana's participation at the Olympics, having won three of the county's four medals since the nation's participation in the global sporting events in 1960.

Source - GNA

The Dutch-born Ghanaian teenager Brian Adjei Brobbey made a massive impact on his league debut for Ajax Amsterdam as he climbed off the bench to score for the Lancers in their 5-2 win over Fortuna Sittard on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Ghanaian kid Brian Brobbey scores on Ajax league debut

Brobbey, 18, was introduced into the game on the 66th minute mark by Ajax boss Erik ten Hag as a replacement for Burkina Faso forward Lassina Traore and he made immediate impact by scoring 8 minute later.

Ajax were managing a slim 2-1 lead as Brobbey entered the field of play but he goal brought comfort as the leaders further pounced on their opponents by scoring more goals.

Check out photos of the promising youngster.

Photos Source: AFC Ajax Facebook

The Ghana Football Association has not engaged the player at any level since his days at English Premier League side Arsenal

Ghanaian winger chooses to play for US national team ahead of Ghana

American-born Ghanaian Yunus Musah has chosen to represent the United States of America at senior level, according to a report by The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio.

Yunus, 17, was born in New York to Ghanaian parents and has represented England at the youth levels.

Musah broke unto the scene at Spain Santander La Liga side Valencia this season following his move from Arsenal to the club.

The talented forward scored his first league goal over the weekend as he scored his goal in a game against Valencia earlier this week.

He hasn’t played an official match for England’s setup yet, he’s free to play any non-cap tying match for the countries he’s eligible for, of which there are four. In addition to England and the U.S., he’s eligible to also represent Italy and Ghana.

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Former Ghana striker Tony Yeboah will captain the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), legends in Sunday’s ‘Battle of the Stars’ game against a Western/Central select side at the Nduom Stadium in Elmina.

The ‘Battle of the Stars’ game is one of the grand schemes under ‘The Visit Ghana, #Bringbackthelove football tour’, an initiative of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), the GFA and the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), with support from GTV Sports+, that seek to promote domestic and international tourism through football.

Other stars to feature include, former Bayern Munich and Ghana defender, Samuel Osei Kufuor, two-time World Cup hero, Richard Kingston and UEFA Champions League winner, Ibrahim Tanko.

The rest are, former Ghana and Juventus star, Stephen Appiah, former Getafe and Ghana midfielder Derick Boateng, Yaw Preko, Abukari Damba, Felix Aboagye, Godwin Attram, Laryea Kingston, Odartey Lamptey and Peter Ofori Quaye.

Others include, former Ghana right back John Paintsil, Godwin Ablordey, Jerry Akaminko, Thomas Duah, Afo Dodoo, Ablade Kumah, Yaw Acheampong, Godfred Aduobi and Razak Ibrahim.

Former Black Queens captain, Adwoa Bayor, Ex midfielder Doreen Awuah and 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup hero, Memunatu Suleymana will also play on Sunday’s.

Former Accra Great Olympics and Okwahu United trainer, J. E. Sarpong will be the Coach of the side.

The GFA would use the game as prelude to the 2020/2021 football season by setting in motion all match day COVID-19 protocols as set out by the GFA/CAF and FIFA. The Ghana Premier League will kick off on the weekend of November 14-15, 2020.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Asante Kotoko announce new sponsorship deal with CEEK VR

Ghana Premier League heavyweight, Asante Kotoko have announced a sponsorship deal with CEEK VR.

The Porcupine Warriors have announced a three-year deal with the global award winning premium social virtual and augmented reality experience firm.

The deal begins from the 2020/21 league season according to a statement from the club.

CEEK becomes the latest brand to sign a deal with the Ghana Premier League record holders after Veo, Instat, Errea and Hisense.

Ghanaian children have now taken to love the game of Tennis as more of them are now storming the office of the Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF) to get registered start learning the rudiments.

Over a fortnight, the McDan Foundation Training Matches has drawn some awareness, but this week has seen the Sydney Katz Open Training Matches just for children under the ages of 12 and 14, and it is amazing to see the participants and the interest.

Mrs. Carthy Morton of Activly Sports who are collaborating with the Michael Nortey Foundation says she feels excited and fulfilled to see the number of children who wants to play Tennis and their wonderful talent.

The Sydney Katz Open started from Monday November 2, and ends on Saturday November 7, at the Accra Sports Stadium.

On the opening day, amazing 7 year old Jefter Dowuona beat his older opponent to catch the attention of other players, officials and fans.

The Accra Sports Stadium has been branded nicely and the courts look attractive for the kids who have promised to put up shows of their lives.

The Sydney Katz Open is sponsored by Twellium Industrial Company, IPMC, New York Tennis and Learning Programme, Puma Drinks, Active and H.A.B.E.S.H.A.

Activly Sports is a sports events and tennis promoting outfit.

By Sammy Heywood Okine