Veteran Ghanaian actor and TV host, Akwasi Boadi—better known as Akrobeto—was involved in a serious car accident while traveling to Kumasi on Friday, May 23. The incident occurred near Konongo on the notorious Accra-Kumasi highway, a route known for heavy traffic and frequent crashes.

According to preliminary reports and eyewitnesses, Akrobeto’s vehicle collided with a large truck, though the exact cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Emergency services rushed to the scene, and while the vehicle sustained significant front-end damage, Akrobeto was fortunate to escape without any major injuries. Images and videos circulating on social media show the severity of the impact, with the front of the car badly damaged.

Thankfully, no other injuries or fatalities have been reported in the incident.

Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene. While the crash caused significant damage to the vehicle, Akrobeto fortunately did not sustain any serious injuries.

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Akrobeto has spoken, indicating that he is feeling very fine. Watch the video below:

The power of poetry, passion, and performance was on full display as Osei Tutu Senior High School emerged victorious at the ACE Spoken Word Grand Finale, scoring a commanding 384 points to secure the top spot in this prestigious inter-school competition.

🏆 Final Results at a Glance:

• 1st Place: Osei Tutu SHS – 384 points
• 2nd Place: Kumasi Academy – 372 points
• 3rd Place: KNUST SHS – 365 points
• 4th Place: Yaa Asantewaa Girls SHS – 360 points

Hosted by ACE Consult in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Ghana, EducationUSA, and other key educational stakeholders, the event celebrated spoken word artistry among high school students, encouraging self-expression, critical thinking, and public speaking.

🎙️ An Explosion of Talent and Thought

From lyrical storytelling to thought-provoking pieces on society, identity, and resilience, the competition witnessed a showcase of young Ghanaian voices echoing hope, truth, and change. Each school brought its best performers, but it was Osei Tutu SHS that stole the spotlight with their creativity, eloquence, and confidence.

🤝 A Stage Backed by Giants

The event was powered by top organizations including:

American Spaces Ghana, Asokwa Municipal Education Office, Pearson, MTN, IPO-KNUST, and more.

Their involvement highlights the importance of platforms that give youth the space to speak, dream, and lead.

💬 Why This Matters

The ACE Spoken Word contest isn’t just a competition—it’s a movement to nurture communication skills, foster social awareness, and promote literacy through the powerful art of spoken word. It’s where the classroom meets the stage, and young voices meet opportunity.

🔊 “Our words have the power to shape our world. Today’s poets are tomorrow’s leaders.”

Congratulations once again to Osei Tutu SHS for championing the mic and making every syllable count!

Renowned Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist, Ibrahim Mahama, has come to the rescue of Baby Phoebe, a 1-year-7-month-old girl battling acute myeloid leukemia (AML), by covering the entire cost of her life-saving treatment abroad.

Phoebe’s mother, Victoria Amissah, had made an emotional public appeal for financial assistance to raise $78,620 for specialized treatment at the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai, India. Ghana lacks the advanced medical infrastructure to fully treat her aggressive form of blood cancer, and doctors at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital had recommended urgent care overseas.

The estimated amount was to cover three cycles of chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant, and associated travel and accommodation costs for Phoebe and her mother.

Mr. Mahama, known for his consistent support for health and social causes, stepped in to fully fund the treatment, offering new hope to Phoebe and her family. The gesture has been met with widespread praise and gratitude, with many calling it an inspiring act of compassion.

With the funding secured, arrangements are being finalized for Phoebe to travel to India in the coming days to begin treatment. The medical team at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, where other Ghanaian children are also receiving care, has expressed readiness to receive and treat her immediately.

This is not the first time Ibrahim Mahama has come to the aid of individuals in critical medical need. His philanthropic interventions continue to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable Ghanaians.

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