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Afrochella organizers confirm the death of a young girl who died from a fire incident at the festival grounds

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Mariama, a young Ghanaian lady, is said to have died as a result of injuries sustained in an explosion at the Afrochella Music Festival in December, 2022.

According to sources, Mariama had been hired by a vendor to work on the day of the festival, however, she was met with her untimely death after sustaining injuries from leaked gas explosion on the festival grounds.

Sources indicate that the vendor Mariama was rushed to the hospital where she was admitted, and the vendor she was working for at the event showed up only once to see her at the hospital and left the family with GH1,800 despite the fact that they had already spent tens of thousands of Ghanaian cedis on her hospitalization and treatment.

The family is said to have spent nearly GH40,000 on Mariama’s hospitalization up until she died, with no assistance from the concert organizers who hired her.

The bereaved family has accused the event’s organizers of abandoning their loved one to die after suffering burns in the accident last December.

The organizers of Afrochella has since released a statement to confirm the death of Mariama and the circumstances which led to her death.

According to the statement dated, January 13, 2023, the organizers have met with Mariama’s family and are cooperating with the Police on the investigation of the matter.

“Since the incident, we’ve met with the family to express our sincere condolences and extend our support. During this time, we will continue to liaise with the Cantonments Police Station. As details continue to unfold, we mourn with family and friends and pray for all of those who have been affected by this unimaginable loss,” part of the statement read.

We are deeply saddened to hear about the untimely passing of a young person who was employed by a vendor on Monday, January 9th due to injuries she sustained from a fire accident that occurred in the Vendor Village at our Festival. The safety and security of all who attend remains our top priority and we are heartbroken to know that this unfortunate event transpired.

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As one of the many safety precautions that we take to ensure the wellbeing of our employees, partners, vendors, and guests, we provide onsite safety and fire services during all of our events. Every year, Ghana National Fire Service inspects the Festival grounds, including inspecting all vendors that operate on the field. Despite these safety efforts, an incident occurred, resulting in an accident that injured a total of three people who were managing the booth all of whom were rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention by our on-site ambulance services. The authorities are conducting an investigation.

We believe that our vendor showcase, a particularly special partnership, gives festival goers the chance to support locally owned businesses and get a real taste of Ghana – this is part of the magic of our experience.

Since the incident, we’ve met with the family to express our sincere condolences and extend our support. During this time, we will continue to liaise with the Cantonments Police Station. As details continue to unfold, we mourn with family and friends and pray for all of those who have been affected by this unimaginable loss.

Source:Ameyawdebrah.com

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Video: Funny Face reportedly crashes woman and children to death

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According to eyewitnesses, one of the youngsters is in serious condition and fighting for her life, while the other has suffered various degrees of injuries. According to an eyewitness who talked with Accra-based UTV, the comedian was inebriated and driving at high speeds. "Funny Face slaughtered people's children. When they were struck, the small girl was flown away. You could tell he was inebriated. "When we arrived, he was so drunk," one eyewitness stated.

According to reports from Kasoa Kakraba Junction, comedian Funny Face has knocked down two children.

He also knocked down three people, two ladies and a young man on a motorbike.

According to eyewitnesses, one of the children is in serious condition and fighting for her life, while the other has suffered various degrees of injuries.

According to an eyewitness who talked with Accra-based UTV, the comedian was drunk and driving at high speeds.

“Funny Face has killed people’s children. When they were struck, the small girl was flown away. You could tell he was drunk. “When we arrived, he was so drunk,” one eyewitness stated.

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Legendary highlife musician George Darko reported dead

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He was a guitarist, vocalist, composer, and songwriter who has been active on the music scene since the late 1960s. George Darko was prominent in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and his songs are among the most timeless and enduring highlife recordings in Ghana's music scene.

George Darko, a legendary musician and pioneer of burger highlife, has passed away.

He allegedly died on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Mr Darko was Akropong’s Tufuhene, with the stool name Nana Apem Darko I.

He was a guitarist, vocalist, composer, and songwriter who has been active on the music scene since the late 1960s.

George Darko was prominent in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and his songs are among the most timeless and enduring highlife recordings in Ghana’s music scene.

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Funny Face rekindles battle with Baby Mama over children’s custody

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In a strange turn of events, Funny Face stated that his baby mom had stopped returning his calls. He conveyed his dismay, feeling mislead by Vanessa's early gestures of reconciliation. "The most treacherous person in life is the one who lies. Someone who can transform like a chameleon. "Vanessa, it has been four years since you removed me from the children. When I apologised to Bola Ray and he forgave me, I extended his forgiveness to you. Then you returned, appealing for co-parenting, expressing your love for me, and so on. Was it all a facade? Did you realise I was not taking your remarks seriously? I knew you weren't sincere. You renewed my love for our children, just to take them away again.

Nana Yaw Benson Oduro, also known as Funny Face, has resurfaced online, bashing his children’s mother, Vanessa, over custody disputes.

After recovering from depression that threatened his career, Funny Face has resumed his social media rants.

Vanessa, according to the comedic actor, reunited with him and allowed him to speak with the children via video conference after four years.

In a strange turn of events, Funny Face stated that his baby’s mom had stopped returning his calls.

He conveyed his dismay, feeling misled by Vanessa’s early gestures of reconciliation.

“The most treacherous person in life is the one who lies. Someone who can transform like a chameleon.

“Vanessa, it has been four years since you removed me from the children. When I apologised to Bola Ray and he forgave me, I extended his forgiveness to you. Then you returned, appealing for co-parenting, expressing your love for me, and so on. Was it all a facade? Did you realise I was not taking your remarks seriously? I knew you weren’t sincere. You renewed my love for our children, just to take them away again.

“Now you avoid my calls by claiming to be busy, asleep, or having others answer on your behalf. But my calls are not about you; they are about seeing my children. Four years without them is excruciating. You understand how much I cherish them. After all the pain you’ve given me, you’re doing it again? The kids will grow up and realise what I’ve been through. “No amount of influence from your family can change their perception of me,” he said in an Instagram post.

Funny Face, fed up with abuse while seeking to see his children, exclaimed, “Take the children and raise them.” I’m weary of struggling to see my own flesh and blood. “I’ll sell my assets, relocate to another country, and start over!” he said on his Instagram profile.

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