Day: December 22, 2023

The 10th edition of the African Arts and Gift Fair has been officially launched.

The launch, which was held at the premises of the African Art and Culture Development Company adjacent to the A and C Mall on December 20, 2023, was attended by personalities, including traditional rulers, heads of organisations, and enthusiasts of African wares and artefacts.

The launch was characterised by thrilling traditional music performances with a sod cutting ceremony to indicate the commencement of the Fair.

It also had a networking session.

The ‘Gift Fair’ attracted exhibitors and vendors who displayed masks, figural sculptures, artefacts, metal works, African textiles and prints.

Also on display were basketries, ceramics, potteries, wood carvings, antiques, gold weights, jewelery, bead works, necklaces, bags, hats, shoes, cosmetics, paintings, and generally African products.

The Fair is to reposition African art concepts in the local and international arena.

The 10th edition is under the theme: ‘African Renaiss
ance: Adding a touch of African pride and uniqueness to every home or office”.

The objective of the Fair is to encourage Ghanaians to adopt the culture of using African art products as gift items for every occasion.

In an exclusive interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Stanly Felten, CEO of African Art and Culture Development Company (AACD-African Market), said some of the artisans and handicraft producers were indigenous Ghanaians living in rural and sub-urban communities.

He said the Fair was, therefore, to motivate them to do more and boost the interest of talented young unemployed youth.

‘It will interest the public to know that these local artisans include some disabled creative individuals who are committed to a life of decency and economic freedom in the artefacts business,’ Mr Felten stated.

Nana Soglo Alloh IV, Paramount Chief of Likpe Traditional Area in the Oti Region, in an interview on the sidelines of the event, advocated the inclusion of arts, crafts, and textile making in the educati
onal curriculum.

Madam Irene Dwomoh, winner of Miss Ghana 2006, said the event was timely because the country was receiving hundreds of visitors courtesy Tourism Authority’s December in Ghana event.
Source: Ghana News Agency

The Principal of GHS Oku, Motika Emmanuel, has been in Amba capacity for more than a week.

He was kidnapped on his way to distribute Report Cards to students, after the end of first term.

CNA is reliably informed that he has paid FCFA 1.5 million out of the FCFA 6.5 demanded as ransom for his release.

Motika was later forced to write a message on his Facebook page requesting the Manager is his account at BAPCUL in Bamenda, North West region, to loan him FCFA 5 million so he can complete the ransom.

He described the situation as ‘life threatening’ and further pleaded on the Manager to disburse the money to his wife.

No group fighting in the restive region has claimed responsibility.

But the kidnappers said they had banned school in the area and see Motika’s presence as violation of their order.
Source: Cameroon News Agency

Indomitable Lion, Martin Hongla, has expressed disappointment at his absence from the AFCON 2023 provisional squad, indicating that he has not been treated fairly lately by the national team.

Martin Hongla was guest on the CFOOT radio show ‘Le Onze Entrant’ on Thursday, December 21, where he said his experience with the national team from the time he lost his dad this year, has not been good.

At the time he was bereaved he made a post citing his abandonment by the national team. It created tension which he suggested could be the reason for his omission from the squad.

‘My post was not meant to attack anyone. It came from my heart, because a man or a child when he loses his daddy, he needs his second family to help him’ Hongla said. ‘The national team is my second family. I will never regret the message because it came from my heart. I have been feeling abandoned.’

‘If today I’m not called up because of x or y, I’ll accept it.’

The Hellas Verona midfielder did not feature on Song’s provisional list for t
he AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire.

‘I have no problem with anyone in the national team whether it’s the staff or the players’ Hongla reiterated. He said he is ‘simply feeling abandoned’.
Source: Cameroon News Agency

Indomitable Lion, Martin Hongla, has expressed disappointment at his absence from the AFCON 2023 provisional squad, indicating that he has not been treated fairly lately by the national team.

Martin Hongla was guest on the CFOOT radio show ‘Le Onze Entrant’ on Thursday, December 21, where he said his experience with the national team from the time he lost his dad this year, has not been good.

At the time he was bereaved he made a post citing his abandonment by the national team. It created tension which he suggested could be the reason for his omission from the squad.

‘My post was not meant to attack anyone. It came from my heart, because a man or a child when he loses his daddy, he needs his second family to help him’ Hongla said. ‘The national team is my second family. I will never regret the message because it came from my heart. I have been feeling abandoned.’

‘If today I’m not called up because of x or y, I’ll accept it.’

The Hellas Verona midfielder did not feature on Song’s provisional list for t
he AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire.

‘I have no problem with anyone in the national team whether it’s the staff or the players’ Hongla reiterated. He said he is ‘simply feeling abandoned’.
Source: Cameroon News Agency

Their outing on Thursday December 21, 2023, came on the wake of a statement from the Vatican where Pope Francis urged Priests to bless gay couples wgen need arises.

In a nine-point statement, members of the Cameroon Episcopal Conference, led by Archbishop of Bamenda, Andrew Nkea, said they, ‘ formally forbid all blessings of ‘homosexual couples’ in the Church of Cameroon.

They also urged homosexuals to stop , pretending that they are weak, minority and victims of oppression.

That they should repent and seek the ways of God.
Source: Cameroon News Agency

The Mbouda Stadium reverberated to victories from clubs from the English-speaking regions on Friday, December 22.

In one of the two advance Day 12 encounters, PWD of Bamenda emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Colombe Sportive.

Anafoot graduate Fritz Bongaman, scored the first goal for the Abakwa Boys in the 38th minute of the game, leading to a 1-0 halftime score.

As the second half began, the Doves from the South fiercely pushed forward to even the score, but PWD’s Billy Samin-led defense stood strong, making any breakthroughs difficult. Mael Dindjkede, a former striker for Yong Sport Academy, made his first appearance as a starter for PWD, and his second goal secured a 2-0 victory over Colombe.

In another match at the same stadium, South West Elite One team Victoria United of Limbe pulled off a 2-1 win over group A leaders Stade Renard.

Nji Richmond, Victoria United’s goal poacher bagged the first goal of the match and his 9th goal of the season from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute. In quick s
uccession, Johnson Moki scored Victoria United’s second goal in the 34th minute to make it 2-0

Just before halftime, Stade Renard’s Alexis Ako scored to reduce the lead to 2-1. Victoria United maintained the lead until full-time.
Source: Cameroon News Agency