“Kakalika” Hitmakers DopeNation to Donate GH¢1,000 Each to Some Flood-Affected Families
- Ghanaian music duo DopeNation announced plans to support families severely affected by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding in Accra
- The "Kakalika" hitmakers pledged to distribute GH¢1,000 each to various stranded nationals who have been displaced by the disaster
- The gesture comes at a critical time when thousands of residents have reportedly lost their homes, and several deaths have been recorded
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Popular music duo DopeNation has stepped forward to provide financial relief to victims of the recent devastating floods in Accra, Ghana.
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The twins, widely known for their global hit track "Kakalika," announced that they will be donating cash directly to affected households.
The announcement was made public via a statement shared on their official Facebook page. The musicians indicated their intention to leverage the success of their music to offer timely intervention for stranded nationals who are currently struggling in the wake of the heavy downpour.
The heavy rainfall in the capital city has caused severe destruction, leaving thousands of residents displaced from their homes while several casualties have been reported.
Under this charity initiative, the music group has pledged to hand out exactly GH¢1,000 to each of the selected flood-affected families across the hardest-hit communities in Accra.
Read the full statement from Ghanaian music duo DopeNation as they seek to support Ghanaians affected by the recent floods in the Facebook post below.
Ghanaians react to DopeNation's gesture
YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions to the music duo's post below:
Bradlien Jonkers said:
"This is now the time for Ghanaians to stand together as one."
Wisconsin AFRI Boutique wrote:
"God bless you both for even thinking about others while your twin is also sick 🥹🤗🤗🥰🙏."
James Kingsford stated:
"Oh, Charlie...One love..More open doors for you and entire management. Dhope !!"
VOLTA PULSE commented:
"Awww ...God bless you...DopeNation ...Twins are blessings ..I'm one of you ..I pray the God of Twins bless you more."
NADMO orders evacuations after floods
According to an earlier report by YEN.com.gh, the National Disaster Management Organisation has issued an urgent evacuation order to residents living along the Weija Dam spillway.
The directive came after three spill gates were opened by 30 inches each on June 29, following heavy inflows from Nsawam that threatened to exceed the dam's capacity.
Communities including Tetegu, Weija, Mallam Junction, Aplaku, Dansoman and Bortianor were listed among those at immediate risk.
Source: YEN.com.gh
