Chicago, June 18, 2023: Ghanaian immigrants across Chicagoland joined the rest of the world to honor and celebrate fathers’ sacrifice, leadership, mentorship, and notable roles over the years. Father’s Day is observed globally on the third Sunday of June and has gradually been embraced by Ghanaians in the diaspora and […]
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1.A Chicago police sergeant who oversaw the wrongful raid on Anjanette Young’s home was fired The Chicago Police Board voted 5-3 to fire the sergeant, Alex Wolinski, for multiple rules violations and “failure of leadership,” according to a 31-page written ruling. Wolinski oversaw a botched 2019 police raid that resulted in […]
Ghanaian Rap Icon, Sarkodie, To Perform At Ghanafest.
Ghanaian Rap Icon and crowd-puller, Sarkodie, is billed to perform at this year’s Ghanafest in Chicago. The Ghana National Council, GNC, and its affiliates with Loggy Entertainment have made this mega appearance possible. The event is on July 29, 2023, from 11 am to 10 pm at the historic Washington […]
Ghana National Council Looking For People With Music Talents To Participate At GhanaFest 2023
Members of the Ghanaian Community in Chicago with music and other artistic talents are called for an audition to select the best candidates to perform at the upcoming Ghanafest on July 29, 2023. The 2023 Ghanafest is scheduled at the historic Washington Park, 5500 S. Russell Drive, Chicago, Illinois. The […]
Ewe Association Members Confirm New Queen and Sub-Queens.
At a general meeting held on May 23, 2023, the Ewe Association Of Metropolitan Chicago members confirmed their New Queen-mother, Deborah Ameyedowu-Sackor, and two sub-queens. The sub-queens are Mawusi Yawa Kokui Kudjawu, “Dusimefia,” and Rita Tawia-Fiadzoe, “Miamefia,” respectively. Their term of office starts on July 1, 2023. The new Queen-mother […]