Kumasi news

Shatta Wale sends a word of caution to leaders in the wake of violence at KNUST

Although he did not make the connection to issues at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), musician Shatta Wale has spoken of the need for leaders to not abandon the cries of the youth.

KNUST security seriously beat 3rd-year Katanga student into losing his memory

A third-year student affiliated to the Katanga Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is currently battling for his life at the University’s Hospital in Kumasi after he was brutalised by security

Supa in Kumawood - Ghana 2Pac shows video while on film set with Lil Win

Rapidly-rising entertainment Supa a.k.a Ghana 2Pac has posted a video on his Instagram page announcing that he is shooting his first movie. Supa noted that he is Kumasi at the moment and that the film features some heavyweights

Obuasi residents accuse their MCE of bloating contract monies and taking from the change

The Municipal Chief Executive of Obuasi, Elijah Adansi Bonah has been cited by some citizens as bloating the monies on infrastructural contracts in Obuasi. The issue was raised by a group known as the Concerned Citizens of Obuasi.

Man and son drown in River Offin when their canoe capsized in terrible tragedy

The case is reported of a 58 year-old man and his son of 22 who drowned when their canoe capsized over the River Offin. According to the report sighted by YEN.com.gh the two relatives have now been confirmed dead.

Six people collapse in a near-disastrous stampede at Kumasi Central Market

It is reported that six people collapsed when a stampede occurred at the Kumasi Central Market on Monday afternoon. According to information available to YEN.com.gh, the area i which the incident took place is a congested place

Asantehene to pay historic visit to Okyenhene for celebration of Akyem heritage

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will visit Kyebi on Thursday, August 24, 2018. The visit is of historic significance as it will be a rare sight of an Asantehene in the land of a people considered as tribal enemies.

As things stand now - Kuami Eugene is Ghana's biggest music star

According to easily verifiable statistics available on YouTube, Lynxx Entertainment artiste Kuami Eugene is the biggest artiste in Ghana at the moment. This is if you are calculating how many times his videos have been watched

Two teenagers among 5 armed robbers arrested in the Ashanti Region

Two female armed robbers are among a group of five robbers arrested by the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipal Police Command in the Ashanti Region. The group includes two teenagers with one of them, a 17 year-old young woman.

Kumawood actress Nayas 1 blows more 'dirty secrets' about Ernest Opoku

The level of controversies surrounding an alleged relationship between popular Ghanaian gospel musician, Ernest Opoku and Kumawood actress Gladys Mensah Boaku, aka Nayas 1 does not seem to going away anytime soon.

Popular Ghanaian actor recounts how Kojo Antwi saved him from death

Popular Kumawood actor, Bernard Kwame Nyarko, shocked many of his fans and followers after he revealed that he almost took his own life had it not been for one of the songs of veteran musician, Kojo Antwi. YEN.com.gh news.

Social media users have their eyes constantly glued to a lovely photo of Vivian Jill’s son Alfie

Vivian Jill’s son, Alfie Nana Amponsah Okobeng, had his share of the limelight in the year 2017. The celebrated actress, earlier in the year, revealed the distress she had to endure when he was born in February 2017.

Photos: NPP's Chairman Wontumi cruises around town in a powerful Ferrari

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako has been spotted cruising in a Ferrari. In photos available to YEN.com.gh, Chairman Wontumi is seen driving the ash convertible car on the streets of Kumasi.

"I love you my King" - Kumawood actress Tracey Boakye tells boyfriend after he gifted her a new 4X4 car as birthday gift

As if the completion of her new house which she is expected to move into on her birthday January 17 is not a good start to the year enough, Kumawood actress Tracey Boakye has been gifted a new 4X4 car by her boyfriend.

NPP Chairman wildly attacks radio presenter in Kumasi

In a bid to find out the truth, the presenter called the Chairman for his response but he rather chose to attack the presenter for discussing him on radio. Immediately he got on air, he went berserk and started insulting the host.

Bantamahene breaks silence on Kumasi ‘gang rape’ saga

The Chief of Bantama in the Ashanti Region, Baffuor Owusu Amankwatia V, is calling for stiffer punishment for seven teenage boys who allegedly 'gang-raped' a 17-year-old teenage girl in Kumasi and recorded few weeks ago.

Robbers attack church during all night service

Three robbers, wearing masks, stormed the church around 3am Sunday dawn and ordered the members to surrender their belongings including cash and other items

Traders in Kumasi run for their lives as two-storey building with shops is fast sinking

Some traders around the Asafo Interchange in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi are fleeing their shops as a two-storey building is fast collapsing. Reports say some of the traders are currently moving their wares from the shops

Police arrest Akua Donkor and the charge is serious

The founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Akua Donkor, has been arrested by the Ashanti regional police, and charged with fraud. She is reported

Nana Ama McBrown smiles and thanks God after mum's passing

At the one-week rites in Kumasi last week, Nana Ama looked overtaken with grief but it seems she has recovered really well and she can even afford a smile.

Operators of VIP fight Inter-City STC over Kumasi bus terminal

There was a total anarchy at the Ashante Regional capital when operators of a popular transport company, VIP clashed with some officials of the Inter-City STC o