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Today, InsightNewsgh.com examines the news items trending on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Ghanaian newspapers.

The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs), Ghana’s most eagerly awaited social gathering, return this weekend with fanfare. This Saturday at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), the 24th edition of the illustrious music awards ceremony will take place. But first, let’s take a look at the previous winners of the prestigious award since 1999 before learning who won “Artiste of the Year” this year. Since the award program’s inception in 1999, a number of legends and up-and-comers have had a notable impact on the program, thanks to Charterhouse Productions, a Ghanaian event company. Over the years,…

Former Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng has now spoken out about the contentious galamsey report he wrote. He claimed that he wrote the entire report. However, after delivering the report to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in 2021, he denied that he had leaked it to the media. The report was given to members of the Criminal Investigations Department during inquiries into some missing excavators, according to Prof. Frimpong-Boateng. “I didn’t write the report for Ghanaians to talk about it. It has been two years since the report was authored. I didn’t leak it. After…

Fast-rising Ghanaian Afrobeat musician, Samson Ocansey, known as Joe Vibe on stage has disclosed why he hardly involves his father, Daddy Bosco in his music career. According to the newly Highly Spiritual signee, Daddy Bosco has been very supportive to his music career since the day he told him about it, however, he wants to create his own path and legacy. Joe Vibe who recently released his first single song titled ‘Who is your Daddy’ was the guest artist on Halifax Ansah-Addo’s Best Entertainment Show on Okay FM explained that he didn’t want people to know about his music career…

Black Sherif, a musician from Ghana, aka Blacko appears to have planned out all of his reactions to potential victories and defeats at the 24th Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. In an interview with Zionfelix, the “Kwaku The Traveller” hitmaker said that he would be grateful if he were to win the night’s most coveted prize, “Artist of The Year.” When asked about his celebration plans, Black Sherif replied that he would prefer to give a speech thanking everyone who helped him get to this point. He also said that to celebrate his victory, he would hold a private thanksgiving service…

Dr. Kwame Frimpong, a mental health specialist, has revealed that 25% of pastors suffer from mental illness. The Ghanaian doctor who works in the US claims that the stress of managing the church and dealing with issues raised by members of the congregation puts a great deal of strain on the men of God. He reportedly said this and other things during “A Walk with Jesus” with Pastor Ato Acquah on Accra-based Joy FM, according to Myjoyonline.com. The discussion’s theme was “Christians and Mental Health.” “You can be spiritually powerful and mentally weak if you do not take care of…

Frank Annoh Dompreh is criticized by the Subin MP for publicly endorsing Dr. Bawumia. Eugene Boakye Antwi, a member of parliament for Subin and a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has criticized Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh Dompreh for his bias in the party’s flagbearer election. He asserted that Hon. Annoh Dompreh’s position in Parliament should prevent him from openly endorsing a presidential candidate. In an interview, Annoh-Dompreh reportedly stated that 130 members of the governing party had agreed to support the vice president’s bid, according to the MP, a local radio station Sompa FM. “Sompa FM called…

According to Kwabena Agyapong, a former general secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ghanaians no longer respect politicians because of their own behavior. He claims that despite there being some sincere politicians among them, the actions of a few politicians have led to the stereotyping of all politicians. READ ALSO: NDC Orders Communicator To Apologize After Assaulting Dagbon FM Reporter He claims that the majority of Ghanaians view politics as a way to make quick money and no longer respect politicians because they believe they are using their positions of power to enrich themselves. “If you look at the…

The former communications officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Northern Region, Hardi Pagzaa, who is accused of assaulting a journalist from Dagbon FM earlier this week, has been asked to apologize for his actions. Mohammed Abdul-Salam, the NDC’s Northern Regional Secretary, disclosed this in a Citi FM interview. The reported attack on journalist Sadiq Gariba, according to Mr. Abdul-Salam, caught the leadership of the party in the region off guard and led to a decision ordering him to apologize to both the journalist and the radio station. According to Mr. Abdul-Salam, Hardi Pagzaa received a reprimand and…

The US Department of State has announced an increase in visa fees that will take effect on May 30 worldwide. According to a statement from the State Department that Accra-based Joy FM reported, the increment varies depending on the various visa classifications. The cost of B1/B2 visas for business and tourist travel, F visas for international students, J exchange visitor visas, and other visa classes that don’t require petitions will rise from $160 to $185, according to the statement. The decision, which will be implemented at all US embassies and consulates worldwide, was made by the Department of State in…