Lil Win composes a thanksgiving song while undergoing treatment in the hospital

 

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Amidst his trial for negligent driving, actor Lil Win has recorded a song while on hospital bed and still receiving treatment.

The song appears to have thanksgiving words following the backlash he received after his tragic incident which led to the death of a three-year-old boy and his subsequent hospitalisation.

In a video posted on his Instagram channel, Lil Win is seen on the hospital bed recording the song with Kwaku Flick and revealed a collaboration with the duo.

Lil Win in the song also paid tribute to the three-year-old boy who lost his life as a result of the accident.

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. On May 25, 2024, I was in a terrible accident with my manager @ray_moni, resulting in the loss of a young life. Rest in perfect peace, Nana Yaw.

“I pray that the good Lord grants your parents another child to fulfil your destiny. To all my fans, thank you for your prayers. Special thanks to @kwekuflick @kingpalutamusic & @apyagh for this project.”

The video has since sparked fury from netizens who have criticised Lil Win’s actions questioning the justice system in the country.

Background

The actor was arrested on the morning of Monday, June 3 shortly after he was discharged from the Komfo Anokye Teaching hospital.

His arrest is in connection with an accident that occurred on Saturday, May 25 which had claimed the life of a three-year-old boy. The accident took place hours to the premiere of his movie, ‘A Country Called Ghana.’

Lil Win is currently standing trial for negligent driving after his vehicle crashed into an oncoming vehicle on Saturday, May 25 at Amakom in Kumasi.

The Asokore Mampong District Court will on Tuesday, July 2 give the verdict of the case.

Lil Win was granted GH¢50,000 bail with two sureties by the court after he was arrested by police on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Lil Win is currently recovering from the accident together with two members of his team as well as the father of the deceased who was also in the car when the incident happened.

Calls for justice have been intensified following the death of the young boy which have left his family devastated

 

Euro 2024: Slovakia captain reveals strategy to stop England

Milan Skriniar via beIN Sports

Slovakia captain Milan Skriniar has expressed confidence in his team’s strategy as they prepare to face England in the Euro 2024 round of 16 clash.

The PSG defender believes that Slovakia’s cohesive teamwork can counter England’s reliance on individual brilliance.

“They [England] rely on individual quality and they know that they have players who can decide matches for them,” Skriniar stated. “That is why I think we can handle them through teamwork.”

Skriniar, 29, also noted that the pressure is more on Gareth Southgate’s side, given their status and expectations. “Even in their first match [against Serbia], they went in with the fact that they are England, and they have to manage things in terms of results,” he said. “The media and fans have been critical after their matches, so they will be under much more pressure than us. It can work in our favour.”

Slovakia advanced to the knockout stage by finishing third in Group E, where all four teams ended with the same points—a first in Euros history. Slovakia’s previous campaigns saw them reach the last 16 in 2016, only to be eliminated by Germany, and they failed to progress from the group stage in Euro 2020.

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Meanwhile, England beat Serbia by a lone goal through Jude Bellingham before drawing 1-1 and 0-0 with Denmark and Slovenia to top Group C.

The much-anticipated Slovakia vs. England clash is scheduled for Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 16:00 GMT.

Stonebwoy laments Ghana’s inability to become founding member of Grammys Africa

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Multiple Award-winning Reggae Dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy has bemoaned Ghana’s unsuccessfulness in signing a deal to become a founding member of the recently announced Grammys Africa initiative.

According to him, Ghana being a founding member of this imperative initiative will provide great benefits and economic potentials for the Growth and expansion of Ghana’s creative industry.

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The Artiste of the Year for the 25th TGMA in a tweet questioned Ghana’s inability to become a founding member.

He further expressed gratitude to Dentaa Amoateng and others for their support in providing such an opportunity for Ghana.

Stonebwoy wondered how it was impossible for Ghana to raise funds to pay and seal its service agreement to be part of the crucial initiative with potential expansion of Ghana’s creative.

“The Governments of Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa have all Paid and sealed their service agreements to become founding members.

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“The big question is WHY NOT GHANA?? CAN GOV’T NOT RAISE THE MONEY?? CAN GOV’T ASK PRIVATE SEC TO HELP RAISE THE MONEY?? IS IT NOT IMPORTANT BE A PART OF THIS?” he tweeted on Friday, June 28.

Background

Earlier in June, Senior consultant to the President and CEO of the Recording Academy (Grammys), Akosua Dentaa Amoateng disclosed that Ghana is currently not among the African nations listed as the founding members for the Grammy Africa initiative.

According to her, the founding African nations include; Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda and South Africa.

In an interview on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, Akosua Dentaa the Chief Executive Officer of GUBA Enterprise who first shared the news on her X page elaborated on the initiative and why Ghana missed out on becoming a founding member.

Dentaa Amoateng explained that Ghana missed out due to inability to meet prerequisites set by the Recording Academy.

She explained that Ghanaian artistes remain eligible for award nominations but the country will not enjoy hosting benefits.

“It is somewhat unfortunate, but the agreement that was supposed to be signed did not happen, so at the moment, those four countries will be able to host the Grammys. It doesn’t stop any artiste from being nominated, but it is just hosting and other benefits that the country will have. Currently, Ghana is not a part of it,” she said on Wednesday, June, 12.

Akosua Dentaa the Chief Executive Officer of GUBA Enterprise first shared the news on her X page as she was part of the team which worked for the extension of Grammys to Africa.

The Recording Academy, organisers of the Grammys announced in June, 2024 the Grammy Africa initiative as part of its global expansion to Africa and the Middle East.

The Academy partnered with local Ministries of Culture and stakeholders in Africa and the Middle East to support music creators.

The initiative will help celebrate Africa’s rich musical heritage and encourage cross-cultural exchanges within the global music community.

 

Legendary US rapper Jim Jones dressed in Kente to put spotlight on Ghanaian culture in GAMBO’s ‘Drip Remix’ music video

American Rap icon, Jimmy Jones dressed in Kente for Drip Remix video

Renowned Ghanaian rap artiste, Edem with Ghanaian rapper and singer, Gambo and American rap icon, Jim Jones are in the news for a major music collaboration highlighting the rich Ghanaian culture to the world.

They trio have released single, Drip Remix’ and they got tongues wagging for putting the spotlight on the Ghanaian culture.

‘Drip Remix’ is a remix of Edem and Gambo’s 2021 hit song, ‘Drip’. It’s a HipHop song projecting the rich African culture through music to the world and reminding the diaspora of their heritage by honoring the ancestors with the African Drip.

More often than not, when foreign artistes are featured by Ghanaian acts, they are in control of their fashion choices and seize the opportunity to represent their culture.

Industry watchers are particularly impressed with that fact that the project is of a great cultural essence.

In the video, all casts were dressed in beautiful Ghanaian traditional costumes, promoting the vibrant culture of Ghana to the attention of the world.

Edem and Legendary American rapper, Jim Jones were beautifully adorned in a colorful made in Ghana Kente and styled like a Ghanaian royal for his appearance in the official music video.

Gambo also featured in a beautiful Ghanaian costume. Certainly, the things we want to see, a collaborative effort from Ghana’s Gambo, rapper, Edem & renowned American rapper, Jim Jones to promote tourism in Ghana.

 

Hajia4Reall to be sentenced today, June 

Hajia4Reall

Ghanaian musician and socialite, Hajia4Real born Mona Faiz Montrage will face sentencing today June 28, 2024.

The socialite’s legal team had earlier pleaded with the court for a three-month sentence because she is a single mother whose presence in the life of her child is very imperative.

But the US Attorney’s Office has countered strongly, citing similar cases to argue for the full 37-month term.

To the US Attorney’s Office, a reduced sentence will not be fair and will not serve as a proper deterrent to people.

Ghanaian socialite, Hajia4Real named the father of her daughter as the man who introduced her to internet fraud.

According to her, she met Allison in 2015 and fell in love with him in the United States of America without having any knowledge of his fraudulent activities.

She later discovered he was into fraud, something he introduced her to and got her involved in.

She said Allison has even been an irresponsible father to their daughter.

Lawyers for Hajia4Real pleaded for a short sentence, indicating that she is a single mother and that her absence could be detrimental to her daughter.

Hajia4Reall has been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of money laundering conspiracy, and one count of money laundering. Additionally, she faces one count of receipt of stolen money, which carries a potential 10-year prison sentence, and conspiracy to receive stolen cash, carrying a five-year jail term.

She pleaded to guilty to the charges against her in February 2024.

Reports suggest that Hajia4Reall was involved in a $2 million romance scam. She allegedly communicated with one of her victims multiple times and received wire transfers totalling $89,000, purportedly to fund an unexisting business, ‘The Enterprise’. Her arrest in the United Kingdom led to her extradition to the United States to face these charges.

The US Attorney’s Office has vehemently opposed a reduced sentence, arguing that it would be unfair and fail to serve as an effective deterrent. They have cited similar cases supporting their position for the 37-month term.

 

Court grants Mohbad’s family permission to conduct a second autopsy

Family of the late 27-year-old Nigerian singer is still seeking justice for their son’s death ten months on.

After a first autopsy report conducted on Mohbad’s dead body months after his death failed to reveal the cause of his death, the family has refused to accept the inconclusive report.

Mohbad, 27, died on 12 September 2023 under controversial circumstances. Almost a year after his death, there appear to be conflicting reports over the cause of his death.

A court has finally granted his family permission to conduct a second autopsy. This decision comes after the family expressed dissatisfaction with the initial autopsy results, which were deemed inconclusive.

After several clamours for justice to ascertain the cause of his death, his body was exhumed on 21 September 2023 for an autopsy by the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).

The autopsy, which commenced in September 2023, released on 7 June, failed to determine the cause of death.

The inconclusiveness of the autopsy results was attributed to body decomposition and potential reactions to medications he received before his death.

The Aloba family rejected the results and, on 16 June, urged the Lagos State Government to confirm the autopsy’s authenticity because of the public’s doubts and conflicting reports.

Mohbad’s family appealed to the coroner’s inquest’s presiding magistrate to ensure that an independent toxicology report is submitted to the court before the final report is submitted to the authorities.

The coroner’s inquest, whose role is to determine the identity of the deceased, the time, cause, and manner of death, has so far revealed that the first autopsy provided no conclusive cause of death.

Gratitude

During a Wednesday hearing at a magistrate court in Ikorodu, Mohad’s family and their legal representatives were granted permission for a second autopsy,

With PREMIUM TIMES in attendance, at a subsequent press conference, the family and their legal team confirmed they received the court’s authorisation to proceed with the additional autopsy.

The Aloba family has been vocal about their dissatisfaction with the initial findings of the autopsy and has demanded an independent post-mortem and toxicology test.

The first autopsy, conducted with the state government’s involvement, did not yield affirmative results.

They questioned the authenticity of the toxicology test, allegedly conducted in the United States, which the US lab later denied.

Now, the family has been granted permission to conduct a private independent autopsy.

At a press conference on Wednesday, Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, expressed gratitude for the court’s decision to allow for a second autopsy.

“I appreciate the responses all along to the death of Mohbad. We appreciate the judiciary for this decision. There is a reason for the government to instruct that we exhume Mohbad for them to know the cause of his death.”

At the court hearing, the singer’s father expressed shock at seeing his daughter-in-law Wunmi and his estranged wife (Mohbad’s mum).

He said: “It was sad seeing the mother and the wife because we haven’t been communicating for some days; it was like a shock.”

Second autopsy concerns

Asked when the results of this second autopsy would be ready, Grace Shorinde, one of the Aloba family representatives, responded, “If we consider today’s coroner inquest, we are already time-bound”.

“Whatever we do, we must have the results before 7 August. After concluding the coroner’s inquest, the legal team approached Joseph Aloba, who emphasised the urgency of acting on the received information.

“Those who were advocating for the boy’s burial now understand that Mohbad cannot be buried until the cause of death is determined, which must happen between now and 7 August,” she affirmed.

 HEALTH

Foods to Eat to Boost Your Semen Volume – Nutritionists Opinion  

Semen volume can be an important factor for many men, especially those looking to improve their fertility or enhance their sexual health. While genetics and overall health play significant roles, diet can also have a profound impact on semen production. Incorporating specific foods into your diet can help boost semen volume, improve sperm quality, and enhance overall reproductive health. Here are some key foods to consider:

1. Walnuts

Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for increasing sperm count and improving sperm morphology. The antioxidants and micronutrients in walnuts, such as zinc and selenium, are also beneficial for reproductive health. Consuming a handful of walnuts daily can help enhance semen volume and quality.

Walnuts

2. Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate contains L-arginine, an amino acid that increases semen volume and improves sperm motility. Additionally, the antioxidants in dark chocolate help protect sperm cells from damage. A moderate intake of dark chocolate can be a delicious way to support your reproductive health.

Dark Chocolate

3. Garlic

Garlic is known for its numerous health benefits, including its positive effects on sexual health. It contains allicin, which improves blood flow to the sexual organs, enhancing semen production. Selenium, another component in garlic, is vital for healthy sperm. Adding garlic to your meals can provide these essential benefits.

Garlic

4. Spinach

Spinach is high in folic acid, which is crucial for sperm health. Folic acid helps increase sperm count and quality. Leafy greens like spinach also provide antioxidants that protect sperm from oxidative stress. Including spinach in your diet can help improve your reproductive health.

Spinach

5. Oysters

Oysters are a well-known aphrodisiac and are incredibly rich in zinc, a mineral that is critical for testosterone production and sperm health. Zinc deficiency can lead to reduced semen volume and poor sperm quality. Regular consumption of oysters can significantly boost semen volume and sperm count.

Oyster

6. Bananas

Bananas contain bromelain, an enzyme that improves sperm quality and libido. They are also rich in vitamin B6 and other essential vitamins and minerals that support overall reproductive health. Incorporating bananas into your diet can help boost your semen volume.

Banana

7. Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are another excellent source of zinc and omega-3 fatty acids. These nutrients are vital for increasing semen volume and improving sperm motility. Snacking on pumpkin seeds or adding them to your meals can be beneficial for your sexual health.

Pumpkin Seeds

8. Asparagus

Asparagus is high in vitamin C, which helps protect sperm cells from oxidative damage. It also boosts the production of testosterone, which can enhance semen volume. Including asparagus in your diet can improve your overall reproductive health.

Asparagus

9. Eggs

Eggs are rich in protein and vitamin E, both of which are essential for healthy sperm. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps protect sperm cells from damage. Consuming eggs regularly can help increase semen volume and improve sperm quality.

Eggs

10. Water

Hydration is crucial for maintaining healthy semen volume. Semen is primarily composed of water, so drinking adequate amounts of water daily can ensure that your body produces enough semen. Aim to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to stay properly hydrated.

Water

 

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Music in Ghana is a ‘thankless’ job – M3nsa

Ghanaian musician an filmmaker, M3nsa has claimed that a music career in Ghana is not appreciated enough.

He explained that Ghanaians will love and support musicians at a point and reject them in another time.

In an interview on 3FM Drive on Wednesday, June 26, M3nsa while referencing his experiences, narrated the difficulty he went through when he decided to crowdfund his BONDZIE album.

He recalled that at a point, his own family members who knew he was into music as his career were reluctant to support his crowdfund.

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For all these reasons and challenges, M3nsa believes a career in music in Ghana is a “thankless” job.

“It’s a thankless job in a sense, of course it is. You know you get loved…even some family members were actually making me sell the idea to them. I don’t need to sell the idea to you, you know what I do but you know we took up the challenge and some people came through and they made up for the all the push backs and struggling,” he stated.

In buttressing his point, M3nsa further revealed how the Music Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) delayed in supporting him in a project when he reached out for funding for a project.

M3nsa said although he went through the official processes required, MUSIGA only reached out to him after the project has been manifested and accomplished.

“We went there for funding and they told us to write a letter after we went through the process and we got a response after the film has been launched,” he added.