The Bitter Truth About The Sark/Fest Battle!

Sarkodie and Manifest

I don’t usually speak my mind on show biz because I have a feeling most controversies are calculated to bring someone down and pave way for another. The fact that it mostly touches on the superficial aspect of our lives makes it unattractive to me. The key word here is ‘me’.

Like many people however, I have been overcome by the temptation to speak my mind on what has become known as the Sark-Fest Battle. I won’t pretend to be objective here; I am a fun of Sarkodie who has admiration for Manifest.

In view of this, as much as I try to be objective, my bias will be exposed. I learnt from journalism that: objectivity, subjectively appraised is by itself not reliable’ because no one is free from bias by nature. I won’t pretend I am either.

In Ghana, it is okay to be average and better to remain average. The more successful a person becomes the more hatred he draws. It is more acceptable for a poor man to brag than for a rich man to talk about his wealth. It is okay for Manifest to make claims of being number one than for Sarkodie to say he is the boss.

This is why those who hate Sark really hate him. He is a victim of his own success and given the fact that there is no one to rub shoulders with him at the moment, the new approach is to bring him down so that another overtakes him.

You’ll win election 2016 – Tuobodomhene to Akufo-Addo

Nana Obeng Ameyaw Barimah II, Tuobodomhene and Akyempemhene of the Techiman Traditional Council, has assured the 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, of the unflinching support of the people of Tuobodom in the run-up to this year’s elections.

The Tuobodomhene, who was confident of an Akufo-Addo victory in the elections, explained that his belief is premised on the fact that “in this world, it is only those who embark on good missions who are encouraged and supported.”

Nana Obeng Ameyaw Barimah II made this known on Sunday, July 10, 2016, when Nana Akufo-Addo paid a courtesy call on him at his palace, at the commencement of day 3 of his tour of the Brong Ahafo Region.

I will revive collapsing NHIS – Akuffo-Addo

The Flagbearer of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has given assurances that he will revive what he said is the collapsing National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

“I am coming to revive the National Health Insurance Scheme, which ensured that the poor in society gained access to healthcare without the financial burden which used to be associated with healthcare delivery (under the cash and carry regime),” he said.

Nigeria inspires the rest of Africa to demand democratic change - Rawlings

Anti-Corruption: Nigeria Can Involve The People, Provoke Moral Outrage

His Excellency, former President of Ghana, Flt Lt (rtd) Jerry John Rawlings, was twice head of state of Ghana. In this no-holds-barred interview with EMEKA ANUFORO, he speaks on a range of issues, including Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari, corruption in Africa, his country, Ghana, and the way forward for African countries.

On things that destroy the moral fabric of societies
In the first place, I think that things have gone astray since the collapse of the bipolar world. I keep talking about Pope John Paul II castigating the dominant Western economic philosophy when he called it the savagery of capitalism.

The Game & Snoop Dogg Lead Peaceful Rally To Meet With LAPD Officers

OS ANGELES, CA – The Game and Snoop Dogg put their words into action today as both West Coast legends led a peaceful rally called H.U.N.T., an acronym for “Hate Us Not Today.” They led a group of men through the streets of Los Angeles to the police station where they spoke with LAPD officers.

“Live and direct,” the Doggfather said in an Instagram video. “Finna get some dialogue with the LAPD, the new recruits, the graduating class of 2016. This is how you make moves, man. You make it happen. You get some dialogue, some understanding with the new recruits before they hit the streets so that way they know that we, just like them, we trying to live and go home and get some understanding, so we advise you all to do the same. Follow protocol.”

Dallas shooting suspect Micah Johnson 'acted alone'

Micah Johnson, the man accused of killing five police officers in a gun attack during a protest rally in Dallas, acted alone, officials believe.

"We believe now the city is safe," Mayor Mike Rawlings said.

Bomb-making material, rifles and a combat journal were found at the home of Johnson, who was himself killed.

The Dallas protest was against the killing of black men by police, and similar rallies drew thousands across many US cities on Friday.

The demonstrations followed the police killings of Philando Castile in Minnesota and Alton Sterling in Louisiana.

M.anifest misunderstood Sarkodie’s ‘Bossy’ song – Hammer

Record producer and boss of The Last Two Music Group, Da’ Hammer has described the ongoing lyrical battle between Sarkodie and M.anifest as a “classic misunderstanding”.

Sarkodie on Sunday released ‘Kanta’ as a reply to M.anifest’s ‘god MC’ which some believe was directed at the former following his release of ‘Bossy’ track.

The issue has dominated the media landscape as it is being discussed on even socio-political talk shows.

Touching on it on Pluzz FM’s AM Pluzz, Friday, Hammer said the beef was not provoked. According to him, M.anifest misunderstood Sarkodie’s recognition of him on the song to be a jab.