Author: Faaji

Awwwww, who doesn’t love love?  On stage at the Ghana Music Awards over the weekend, Big Brother The Chase star, Elikem Kumordzie, proposed to his girlfriend and castmate, Pokello Nare (who looked gorg in her dress, by the way). Catch the pics after the click.

I’m sad I didn’t come to know this in time because I’ve been patiently waiting for the cinematic debut of Half of a Yellow Sun in America. Though those tickets are sold out, there are plenty of other amazing films that will be shown during the festiva – some I may even check out myself.  Festival details after the click.

Awww, look who’s growing so quickly!  This shouldn’t even be a hard one because this 4 month old cutie looks just like her dad.  Find out her name, after the click.

Kerry Washington and her hubby, ex NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha, handled the birth of their daughter Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha, the same way they handled their wedding – under wraps!  Congrats to the new parents who reportedly had their bundle of joy in Los Angeles on April 21st.  Details after the click.

10 years after Latin drug cartels began using Guinea Bissau to transport cocaine, two aides to Guinea Bissau’s former navy chief and cocaine kingpin, Jose Americo Bubo Na Tchuto, have pleaded guilty in a New York court for their roles in a major cocaine trafficking enterprise. More after the click.

Sierra Leone has tons of resources people want – diamonds, gold, fish and iron ore – but a new export is quickly being snapped up by the Chinese – sea cucumbers. With demand at upwards of 10,000 tonnes a year, Sierra Leone has yet another hot export to add to its list.  Check out pictures of the creature and more about the story after the click.

Yes, you’ve read the headline correctly – The Marriage Act 2014 has now gone into effect in Kenya, making it 100% legal for a man to marry as many women as he wants. Apparently a few women’s groups are even applauding the new bill because it makes polygamous marriages equal to monogamous marriages.  Details after the click.

The internets are all abuzz with chatter of Rihanna’s look from the IHeartRadio Awards as well as Pharrell’s performance and Innovator award. The show aired last night on ABC – check the link for a good roundup of its best moments and stylish awardees. 

In the wake of the World Economic Forum, Africa – set to happen in Nigeria’s capital – another bomb blast has killed at least 30 people and has left scores more injured. Photos from the ground after the click.

Ghanian songstress Becca, brings it in this colorful video for the high-tempo track – Move – featuring Uhuru.  The visuals were shot in South Africa and feature cameos by Hugh Masekela & Yvonne Chaka. Catch it after the click.