This season’s 8^th birthday bash at Zen Garden would be very different as the performance is going to be special, explosive, exotic, exciting and an experience to be remembered for December.

It is on December 1 and 2 at the ritzy Zen Garden and you don’t need to be told than have the feeli feeli involvement.

It is an opportunity to step into a world of elegance and rhythm with the flawless dance studio at Ghana’s most loved entertainment abode, the Zen Garden on Friday and Saturday on Dec 1st and 2nd to taste the classic Birthday Bash Show.

There would certainly be other performances that will leave you in awe at a cool entry fee of 150ghc.

Deedew Crew, Urban Gruve, Kwan Pa, Adaha Band, Kojo Steve, EL, Efya and others will be in the Garden, you can not afford to miss.

Dial 0244933339 to secure or reserve your tickets which are limited.

It is time to start the yuletide and let the dance celebration begin always at Zen Garden.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Nigerian stylish and acrobatic dancer Bboy Lil Vic emerged winner of the 2023 edition of the AfroBreak Championship when he beat Benin’s Bboy Smith to second Place.

Sandrine made amends for Benin to claim the Bgirls title by defeating Nigeria’s Angel in another exciting contest.

The winners took home 3,500ghc each, plus products of sponsors and will travel to France to take part in another international competition.

The international judges who are champions on their own were Lilou. Khalifa, Baxdad, Matt and the great Campanita. They were exceptional in deciding the winners

Nigeria representatives who arrived in Ghana late placed first and second in the boys and girls respectively.

The AfroBreak championship hosted in Accra, Ghana for the second time was entertaining, exciting, explosive and electrifying. Event organizer and founder of Afro Break Academy, Bboy Lyricx aka Nana Tufour Okai commended all the countries representatives and the sponsors as well as the media who promoted and supported the event.

16 Bboys and 8 Bgirls from various African countries were represented in the finals of the Afrobreak Championship 2023 at Terra Alta at Abelempke in Accra on Saturday November 18.

Ghana’s Bboy Calams, Bboy Blesso and Bgirl Tris Naomi did well but they need to work harder to produce championship performance.

The AfroBreak Championship 2023 beautiful belts to the Bboy and Bgirl champions were presented by Mr Julien, a representative from the French Embassy in Ghana

Organisations including the French Embassy in Ghana, KGL Foundation, Ghana Olympic Committee, National Sports Authority, Acces Culture, the Breaking Federation of Ghana, Attitude, AFD and others supported the championship..

Break Dancing has been accepted into the Olympic Sport and will be competed at the Paris 2024 Games.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The 2023 Second Edition of the Cartel Foundation Charity Health Walk comes off on Friday December 1 from the Mamprobi Post Office at 6am and ends at the Mamprobi Girls School Park (Stephen Appiah Astro Turf).

According to Founder / CEO of the Foundation, Mr. Harry Henry Owoo, this edition is going to be bigger and better because people who were left out of the first edition have been made aware of the benefits of the activity and the massive participation is going to double.

He appealed to companies to support the Walk which is under the theme: Stepping To Wellness – A Walk For Healthy Future.

There would be several activations after the Walk such as Aerobics and Free Dancing and Socialising.

Last year, Hon Okoe Vanderpuye MP of Ablekuma South and CEO of CODA Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib were in attendance and they have promised to show up again just like Assembly members of Mamprobi, Korle Bu, Chorkor, Dansoman, Shukura and others.

Some companies supporting the Walk include Hotels. Travel & Tours, Mamprobi Post Office, Marlinos Ventures, Right Way Engineers, Cartel Multi Media, Dons Engineering Systems and others.   

Cartel Foundation projects include Medical Equipment And Supplies and Sports Talent Discovery - Football Gala Tournament, Mamprobi, Accra as well as the Health Walk.

The Cartel Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Cartel Group, a conglomerate made up of real estate, construction, and logistics subsidiaries.

The mission of the foundation is to improve the living standards of vulnerable people in the most deprived communities across Ghana.

The Foundation’s supports include access to quality education and healthcare, as well as the provision of basic human needs and social amenities.

Mrs Agnes Helena Owoo, Co Founder of Cartel has urged more female participation to make the programme colourful.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Cartel Foundation Charity Health Walk on December 1, 2023

The 2023 Second Edition of the Cartel Foundation Charity Health Walk comes off on Friday December 1 from the Mamprobi Post Office at 6am to ends at the Mamprobi Girls School Park.

According to Founder / CEO of the Foundation, Mr. Harry Henry Owoo, this edition is going to be bigger and better because people who were left out of the first edition have been made aware of the benefits of the activity and the massive participation is going to double.

He appealed to companies to support the Walk which is under the theme: Stepping To Wellness – A Walk For Healthy Future.

There would be several activations after the Walk such as Aerobics and Free Dancing and Socialising.

Last year, Hon Okoe Vanderpuye MP of Ablekuma South and CEO of CODA Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib were in attendance and they have promised to show up again just like Assembly members of Mamprobi, Korle Bu and Dansoman, Sukura and others.

Some companies supporting the Walk include Hotels. Travel & Tours, Mamprobi Post Office, Marlinos Ventures, Right Way Engineers, Cartel Multi Media, Dons Engineering Systems and others.   

Cartel Foundation projects include Medical Equipment And Supplies and Sports Talent Discovery - Football Gala Tournament, Mamprobi, Accra as well as the Health Walk.

The Cartel Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Cartel Group, a conglomerate made up of real estate, construction, and logistics subsidiaries.

The mission of the foundation is to improve the living standards of vulnerable people in the most deprived communities across Ghana.

The Foundation’s supports include access to quality education and healthcare, as well as the provision of basic human needs and social amenities.

Mrs Agnes Helena Owoo, Co Founder of Cartel has urged more female participation to make the programme colourful.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Glid Otanga thrills fans with great performance in Hearts of Oak's win over Accra Lions

Accra Hearts of Oak's Congolese midfielder Glid Otanga delivered an impressive performance during his side's 2-1 win over Accra Lions in a matchday 11 encounter of the betPawa Ghana Premier League.

Despite not getting on the scoresheet, Otanga's contribution to the team was positive as he curtailed the attacks of the opponents with countless tackles.

The hardworking midfielder suffered a minor injury setback during their previous encounter against Legon Cities, but he was able to pass a late fitness test and featured against Accra Lions.

Otanga's hard work on the field of play this season has earned him back-to-back Man of the Match accolades.

He is one of the most skilled and talented midfielders in the BetPawa Premier League and is very highly rated in the league.

Otanga is expected to feature for Hearts of Oak in their next game against Berekum Chelsea at Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

By Elizabeth Alhassan Gyamfi

Cote d’Ivoire electronics company, Smart Technology, has come on board as an ‘Official National Supporter’ of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023.

With Cote d’Ivoire placing a major emphasis on smart and digital technology in enabling the country’s future development, Smart Technology CI becomes an important addition to the impressive roster of event partners.

The 34th edition of Africa’s biggest sporting event takes place in Cote d’Ivoire from 13 January to 11 February 2024.

CAF | Communication Department

The Ghana Impact Project, a non-governmental organization led by the President Mr. Kobby Okun has donated a cheque of $10,000 (Ten Thousand United States Dollars) and other assorted items to Orthopedic Training Centre (OTC) in Nsawam.

This is the third year Ghana Impact Project is supporting OTC. The Ghana Impact Project was founded in 2021.

The Headmistress of OTC, Mea. Louisa Enyoonam thanked Mr. Kobby Okum of Impact Ghana Project for the support.

She made a plea through the Ghana Impact Project to the whole of Ghana as well as Africa to Let (people living with disability) also feel part of the world at large. “Disability is a misfortune that can reach anyone anytime”, she said. She later pleaded that our leaders recognize them and not discriminate.

The Director of the OTC, Rev. Sister Elizabeth Abena Panyin Newman also spoke about some causes of disabilities of which some are natural and can’t be avoided, yet some like accidents and health conditions like diabetes that would lead to amputation could be avoided or prevented.

She also praised  Impact Ghana Project for their charity works and encouraged them to continue doing such deeds.

President of Impact Ghana Project  Mr. Kobby Kun said, I intended to help physically challenged people when I was 11 years old, fast forward to 2021, during the pandemic, I got a lot more of an opportunity to take a pause and reflect on what was important in life. That was when the thoughts from age 11 came back. I partnered with some friends, and I could start the Ghana Impact Project, a charity based in Virginia, USA.

Story: Gabriel Amoakoh

One of the projects that Nshona Rave intend to develop is (E boxing) matchup putting the digital likeness of Muhammed Ali against other boxing legends and icons.

The real-time simulations will feature results based on data modelling to create virtual fights exclusively broadcast realistic, computer-generated digital likeness for global and commercial applications.

Nshoa Rave is here to stay and to merged Music, Food & boxing together in one night.

Nshona Rave is focused on the youth and the rising stars and they also here for the under-dog within the entertainment and sports world says the CEO Victor Kyerematen.

Nshona Rave Festival will become the premier sports entertainment brand in Ghana. The brand will become a powerful platform for discovering and developing Ghana's young rising stars.

The Big Event will take place at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Friday Dec 22nd, 2023

Time: 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM

Ticket Prices

Bronze (Standard)     - 20ghs

Silver                         - 60ghs

Gold                          - 100ghs

Ringside VIP             - RSVP

Presidential Box VIP - RSVP

How to Buy Tickets

1. Mobile App: You can find your event on Cityloop by eGotickets (mobile app)
2. Your event can also be found on the Hubtel mobile app and Korba Mobile app
3. Attendees can walk in to Koala Shopping Centres, Buro Gh and Untamed Empire for your event tickets.
4. Shortcode *713*33*69#
5. Whatsapp: Send #69# to WhatsApp number (23 3)242-426-427 and follow the prompt.

Story Augustus Dodoo

Agona Kwanyako is a small town in Agona East District of the Central Region of Ghana is where table tennis has given life to the youths.

As part of supporting African communities through sport for development model, Project Africa casted their light to the Backhanders Table Tennis Club at Agona Kwanyako.

The delegation was led by Fynn, Nick, Felix and Fritz visited the community to know how they feel, motivate them and provide support.

The project donated equipment on behalf of Coach Stefan Meder and Eimsbütteler TV Table Tennis Club due to the relationship with Godwin Nyarko Aseku who doubles as a trainer and a player for Kwanyako Backhanders Table Tennis Club. Project Africa also fixed the delipidated roofing of the training center,

They also fixed their roof and electricity, as well as donated equipment such as brand-new table, rubbers, balls, shoes and other sports kits.

The beneficiaries thanked Project Africa for their heartfelt initiative and pledged to make them into good use.

Backhanders Table Tennis was established and inaugurated in the year 1977 by the chief of Agona Kwanyako, Nana Ampem Darko V and handed over to Mr Joseph Addo Owusu to train and see to the well been of the club.

Coach Addo produced wonderful players such as Yaw Sarfo and others, Yaw Sarfo moved to France and continue to play the game and won several medals for himself and the club.

The club has produced national champions,the likes of Gamah Narh, kwame Ampofo and Ali Mohammed Lucy Addo.

After the demise of Coach Addo, Kwame Ampofo, Gamah Narh and Joshua Okine took the mandate and continue to produce national champions like Augustina and Augustine Baidoo, Gabriel Mbasu, Ibrahim Gado.

Also, the club can boast of national players such as Eric Agyeman, Godwin Nyarko Aseku, Theophilus Okyere, Augustina and Augustine Baidoo, Gado Ibrahim Nuhu, Gabriel Mbasuh and Joana Amissah.

The club presented seven players for the World and African youth, junior and cadet championship held in 2019 in Ghana with five boys and two girls.

The biggest achievement of the club has been winning World bronze and gold medalist by Ibrahim Gado who won gold in his category and Godwin Nyarko Aseku, Augustine and Augustina Baidoo, Theophilus Okyere, Mbasuh Gabriel and Joana Amissah won bronze.

Source Godwin Nana Nyarko

The latest sports federation in the country, Functional Sports League Ghana has been launched at the National Theater in Accra on Tuesday.

Nana Adu Mankattah, Gyasehene of Adukrom who is President of Sports For All (Keep Fit) gave an historical background of formation of keep fit clubs in Ghana, which are over 3,000 and urged Ghanaians to embrace the new federation which is a fusion of various disciplines.

Mr. Charles Owusu Ansah, President of the Functional Sports League Ghana expressed that their objective is to promote fitness and healthy lifestyle.

He gave the vision statement of the Federation which is to drive national pursuit of active and positive lifestyle through functional fitness, nutrition and mental health for people of all ages for a healthier tomorrow.

He also said the mission statement is to promote and grow community health and togetherness by providing sustaining, effective and empowering programs for everyone.

“We will develop Functional Fitness as a competitive sport in Ghana and encourage Ghanaians to be healthy” he added.

He hoped to collaborate and partner communities, educational institutions, churches and companies to develop and promote the sport locally and internationally.

The executives of the Functional Sports League Ghana are Charles Owusu Ansah President, Ms Priscilla Mensah Vice President, Ms Yvonne Amoah General Secretary, Nana Adu Mankattah Executive Member, Mr. Boakye Adomako Greater Accra Chairman and Mr. Obed Aidoo National Organiser.

The Functional Sports League Ghana is affiliated to the International Functional Fitness Federation- IF3.

On December 1, 2023, the first competitive programme comes off at Dansoman, then on December 9 they will support the National S[orts For All Federation (NASFAG) to organize the biggest Health walk from Ayi Mensah to Aburi Botanical Gardens.

By Sammy Heywood Okine