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  • 3 Music Awards: Sarkodie Bags 5 Awards

    Rapper, Sarkodie has bagged five awards at the just ended 2020 Edition of 3 Music Awards. The Tema Rapper swept the awards at the expense of other tough Artistes in the Ghanaian Music Industry. His followers however took to social media to hail the 'King' for his victory. Born Michael Kwesi Owusu, the Tema Rapper has been exceptional in his career leaving his counterparts racing to catch up with him. Sarkodie won the Music Man of the Year and Hiphop/Hiplife Act of the Year. The Tema-based Rapper also claimed the Fan Army of the Year, amidst Stonebwoy’s Bhim Nation, Shatta Wale’s Shatta Movement and Kofi Kinaata’s Team Move in the same category. The Rapperholic claimed with ease the Best Rap Performance ‘Who Da Man’ which featured Kwesi Arthur. Looking like a one way traffic, Michael Kwesi Owusu was also adjudged with of the Best Collaboration Award which same him sing alongside Efya. Also on the night, Takoradi based Rapper, Martin King Arthur also known in Showbiz as Kofi Kinaata was not left out as he claimed, Song of the Year. King Kofi Arthur also had to his credit, Highlife Song of the Year. His song, 'Things Fall Apart' according to Organisation earned him the two awards. However, Controversial Artiste in Ghana, Charles Nii Mensah popularly known as Shatta Wale in the Ghanaian Music Industry was crowned winner of the Digital Act of the Year category. Founder of the Bhim Nation, Livingstone Etse Satekla known as Stonebwoy managed to bag home the Reggae/Dancehall Act of the Year. In the Gospel Music Cycle, Singer Diana Hamilton was adjudged Gospel Act of the Year Award and Female Act of the Year. Always known for her sensational way of entertaining her fans, Singer, Jane Awindor known by many as Efya, she took home the Best Female Vocalist Award. Meanwhile, Singer, Wendy Addo who is also known in the Ghanaian Music Industry as Wendy Shay could not maintain her Breakthrough Act of the Year Award she claimed last year, losing it to Fameye. Due to President Akufo-Addo's directive on ban on social gathering as a result of the novel Coronavirus pandemic, this year's 3 Music Awards was aired live on some television stations and other social media platforms. Below is a list of the awardee and their category: *GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR🏆 Celestine Donkor -Agbebolo( Bread of life) *GOSPEL ACT OF THE YEAR 🏆Diana Hamilton *DIGITAL ACT OF THE YEAR 🏆Shatta wale *HIPLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR 🏆Quamima Mp - Amanfuor ft Medikal *GROUP OF THE YEAR 🏆DopeNation *HIGHLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR 🏆Kofi Kinaata *REGGAE DANCEHALL SONG OF THE YEAR 🏆J.Derobie - Poverty *PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (TECHNICAL)🏆M.O.G BEATZ *SONG OF THE YEAR🏆Kuami Eugene *BEST MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE 🏆KiDi (Fakye me) *BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE 🏆Efya (Saara) *MALE ACT OF THE YEAR 🏆Sarkodie *FEMALE ACT OF THE YEAR 🏆Diana Hamilton *BREAKTHROUGH ACT OF THE YEAR 🏆Fameye *ALBUM OF OF THE YEAR (TECHNICAL) 🏆"Made In Ghana" Okyeame Kwame *BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR 🏆 Sarkodie ft Rudebwoy *AFRICAN ACT OF THE YEAR 🏆 Teni *DJ OF THE YEAR 🏆 Dj Vyrusky *LIVE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR 🏆 Samini *AFRO BEAT/AFRO POP SONG OF THE YEAR 🏆 Kelvynboy Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

  • World Health Organisation RefRefuses To Acknowledge Coronavirus Treatment From Madagascar

    World Health Organisation (WHO) has refused to acknowledge the corona virus treatment from Madagascar because "a vaccine is very unlikely to come from Africa", numerous international media have reported. Madagascar stunned the world last week when President Andry Rajoelina launched the miracle "covid-organics" - a herbal tonic, that has helped the country subdue covid-19 and stamp its authority over a global pandemic that has made nonsense of the muscles of France, US, Italy, Spain, UK, & Iran, put together. And in spite of normalcy returning to the island country, and schoolchildren resuming studies following a first of its kind plant-based tonic that's proven effective both in profilaxis, i.e. preventive and curative, WHO says a cure from an African address can't be trusted. The herbal medicine developed by the country's Malagasy Institute of Applied Research (MIAR) contains Artemisia - a plant cultivated on the island and used in the fight against malaria. Madagascar has a land mass of about 587,041sqkm and a population of around 27 million. It reported its index cases on March 23 with 9 confirmed patients and by April 19 had a total of 121 cases, 59 recoveries, and no deaths, as at April 24. It’s been 5 days now and no new case has been recorded in the country. Yet WHO isn't convinced. Their only contention now is that the vaccine is locally made, and African. The argument is no longer whether it produces results. But what exactly is Madagascar doing differently? * Testing and contact tracing is devoid of politics. * Schoolchildren receive compulsorily small doses of the tonic throughout the day, as they prepare to return to school, Wednesday. * The plant-based tonic is also being distributed free to the most vulnerable in the country, and sold at very low prices to others. * Wealthy and financially strong Madagascans, politicians, and legislators, purchase the tonic and make donations as their contribution towards funding more research. * BBC reports scores of locals trooping out to receive the tonic, as no lockdown is in place. * The country hasn't welcome any "outside" assistance. * Their lab scientists, medicine professors, consultants and doctors converged in labs working their socks out, while their counterparts in the rest Africa were dressed in 3-piece suits, tuxedos and pyjamas, drinking choice wines, turning on swivel chairs, watching TV and ordering that as few tests as possible be conducted, so as not to paint their regions black and shame their emperors! * Scientists in the country presented their finding to their President who happily went on national TV and took doses of the syrup, discovered, processed, made and bottled from their research labs. * All proceeds from sales of the medicine is to be pushed back into their science research institutes. Make no mistake! As long as a covid19 vaccine isn't found in the so-called saner climes, WHO may well not okay it! Take it or leave it. I'm not a scientist, but whatever is in those Madagascan bottles, even if it cures a million people a day, won't make sense to WHO, because its African, local and black! Simplicitas. As usual, they want the patent, franchise, and proprietary to be domiciled in some Western address - America, UK, Canada, Israel, Norway and even Latin America. Name them. Don't be deceived! Those guys had already written us off! Long ago. With over 2000 dropping dead daily in the US alone, Melinda Gates could only see dead bodies lining the streets of Africa. It's foolishness. But that mentality isn't new! What bothers me, though, is why African leaders seem to be giving their imprimatur to her doomsday hallucinations. Rubber stamps, if you ask me! You doubt, abi! Ok, why are African heads still yet to rally round Madagascar and give this therapy a global shot? Tell me! The West sure have an agenda, but that agenda can't work without our culpable consent! Africa, please it's time to arise! We fought and won the war against the dreaded Ebola. WHO did not give is any credits and we didn't mind! We will win again, even against covid19. Collectively and in unity. Source: #AI🇳🇬 Disclaimer: The content in this article are words not authored by Management of thinknewsonline.com

  • "Ghana Could Have Won World Cup If I Was Treated Well" - Don Bortey

    Former Accra Hearts of Oak winger, Bernard Don Bortey has revealed that Ghanaians did not help him when he was playing for the national teams. In an interview with Oteng Appau Papin on Onua FM, the Humble Lion, as he was nicknamed, said Ghana could have won the world cup with him if he was handled well. There were a lot of rumours that he was a bad influence in camp and that really affected his career as a footballer. “I am a prophet but people didn’t believe me,” he said. “God brought me here on earth to win trophies for Ghana. Whatever, I say I would do, I make sure it’s done, in one of the matches that I played. “I predicted I would score four goals and it came to pass. It is not easy to score four goals in one game,” he recounted. According to him, he started playing for the Black Stars with great players like Sam Johnson and Augustine Arhinful and was not afraid of being in camp with them because he was confident. Dada Don Bortey aside playing for Accra Hearts of Oak in Ghana, played for Santos FC in South Africa and Panthers in Equatorial Guinea at club level. He also played at all levels of the national teams. Source: 3 News

  • "Debunk Their Fake Allegations, Plots To Distabilise NDC" - Former Chairman Refutes Allegation

    The Immediate Past Chairman of the Effutu Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Paa Nii Lamptey has denied allegations that he orchestrated attacks on some aggrieved suspended members of the Party. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Winneba, Paa Nii Lamptey described the allegations as false and a plot to destabilise the Party, which was advancing for victory in this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections. He said on Wednesday, April 22, he received a call from some members of the Party that a group of suspended members had decided to hold a press conference to express displeasure on the manner they were suspended and to protest the candidature of Dr James Kofi Annan to lead the Party in the Constituency. He said considering the COVID-19 directives on movement and public gatherings, he advised against the conference and alerted the police in order not to be seen as violating the President’s directive. The NDC, he noted, had a Constitution, which regulated affairs of its members and allowing them to hold the conference would not augur well for the Party. Paa Nii Lamptey said he made a report to the police and while at the Party office with the station officer, information reached them that the group was at a nearby church holding the press conference without observing the Government’s directives. “As a result some of the police went there to enforce the social gathering protocol because of their numbers but on seeing the police, they dispersed.” He questioned how a person who was championing the welfare of the people and the image of the Party would orchestrate attacks on members adding that the Police were his witnesses. Source: GNA

  • Adwoa Safo Foundation Donates Cash, Items To Two Orphanages

    Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya Constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo has donated some food items, water, toys and an undisclosed amount of money to two Orphanages in the Dome Kwabenya Constituency. According to her, the donations forms part of the Adwoa Safo Foundation's aims which looks at taking care of the needy and less privileged in the society. Delivering the items and cash, Hon Adwoa Safo said “I am here once again on behalf of the Foundation to donate these items to my little brothers and sisters. As promised, you are on my heart and I will ensure I provide all you need to make you feel happy” The MP who doubles as Founder of the Adwoa Safo Foundation tasked the managers of both Orphanages to ensure each child benefits from the donations presented. She also used the opportunity to educate the children in both Orphanages on the need to regularly wash their hands with soap under running water, use sanitizers and adhere to the social distancing directive. Hon Adwoa Safo hinted that adhering to the directives by President Akufo-Addo will go a long way to ensure the spread of novel virus is reduced. Receiving the items, Manager at the HandiVangelism Orphanage, Pastor Ashley thanked the Member of Parliament for the kind gesture and assured the kids will not be denied access to the items presented. On the other hand, Founder of Home of Motherly Love Foundation, Rev’d John Azumah used the occasion to call on other Philanthropists and Organisations to emulate the kind gestures of Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya Constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo and reach out to the less privileged in the society. Some children who spoke to Thinknewsonline.com could not hide their joy as they prayed for the MP and wished her well. The kids at Home of Motherly Love Foundation sang and danced with the MP. The items presented to each Orphanage includes; bags of rice, 15 bags of sachets water, 50 face masks, 5 gallons of sanitizer, 10 tubes of yam, toys, tissue papers, 2 veronica buckets, an undisclosed amount of money among others. The Adwoa Safo Foundation says it believes the items will go a long way to help in caring for the children. Story by Joshua Kwabena Smith

  • "In The Midst Of COVID-19, What Is The Use Of Naming A Running Mate?" - Ex Prez Mahama

    Former President John Mahama has revealed despite he knowing his running mate, there is no use of naming him whiles the country is still battling Covid-19. According to him, this is not the right time to do whiles the President's directive on social distancing and gathering still stands. In a digital conversation with Ghanaians on Thursday, Former President Mahama said " Although I already know who my running mate will be for the upcoming general elections, it is, however, not the opportune time to name the person" Mr. Mahama noted that the party cannot outdoor the running mate due to President Akufo-Addo's ban on social gathering in a bid to contain the virus. He added that since there is more time, he believes the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will reveal to the world who its running mate is before the Electoral Commission opens nominations in September. "We have timelines that we are working on. We have to put up our national campaign team, we have to name and outdoor our running mate" the Former President announced. He hinted that the party is considering publishing and inaugurating its manifesto. Mr. Mahama says he confident as the party is training of its party agents, he believes they are not late. The Former Head of State said "My Running mate is someone who is worthy and will make significant progress and prosperity of this country"

  • "Closure of Ghana's Borders Extended By One Month" - Akufo-Addo

    As part of measures at reducing the spread of coronavirus and movement of persons to and from the country, President Akufo-Addo has extended the closure of borders by one month. According to him, the move is to ensure the country is able contain and control the novel virus causing deaths among others. Addressing workers via a virtual May Day Celebration, President Akufo-Addo said "Effective May 4, 2020; the country's borders, i.e land, air and sea will be closed with exception of goods" He noted that the extension is part of measures at ensuring the country reduces the importation of the virus. President Akufo-Addo said “All that government is doing is intended to achieve five key objectives: limit and stop the importation of the virus, contain its spread and provide adequate care for the sick" He added that limiting the impact of the virus on social and economic life, as well as inspiring the expansion of the country's domestic capabilities and deepen its self-reliance. Ephasising the directive, he mentioned that whiles the country looks at finding a solution to the pending issue, government seeks to boost the tracing and testing programme. President Akufo-Addo lauded workers for their selfless efforts assuring them of Government’s support in their activities. Ghana's case count of Coronavirus stands at 2,074 with 212 recoveries and 17 deaths. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

  • "I Am Not Afraid Of Any Rapper In Ghana" - Strongman Burner

    Rapper, Strongman Burner has revealed despite the respect he has for other Artistes in the Ghanaian Music Industry, he is not afraid of anyone. According to him, he is unhappy with the way some some 'bigger' Artistes treat and disrespect the upcoming ones. In an interview with an Accra-based Television Station, the 'Bossu' hit maker said "This game, respect is very necessary… so for me, I do respect a whole lot of people in this game that is why when someone comes to disrespect me, I feel bad” Born Vincent Osei, the young talented Ghanaian Hip hop, Hiplife and Afropop Artiste also added although he respects people who came before him in the Music, he will only choose to reply a beef in case another Musician throws a shot at him. Strongman Burner however revealed that some fans are calling for a battle between he and his senior colleague, Yaa Pono. He said "Yaa Pono is like a godfather to me…so there wouldn’t be any battle of that sought. I knew Yaa Pono like two years before I even got to meet Sarkodie…,” the ‘Bossu’ rapper revealed, adding “I do respect Yaa Pono any day, anytime” Vincent Osei says he doubts he will beef Yaa Pono since both have a healthy relationship and talk a lot. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

  • Confusion As Lagos Gov't, NCDC Report Different Number Of Coronavirus Deaths

    Lagos state government has released a different casualty figure different from the one reported by NCDC. According to the government agency, two people died as a result of coronavirus in the state but on its part, the state aid only one person died. The Lagos state government has on Thursday, April 30, released different statistics in the number of deaths caused by the ravaging coronavirus pandemic. The released numbers are quite different from the ones released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for Wednesday, April 29. According to NCDC in its daily release, the number of deaths associated with coronavirus is 21 while the state claimed that only 20 people had lost their lives as a result of the disease. The state government reported only one death for the period in question while NCDC reported 2 loss for the state. "Unfortunately, 1 #COVID19 death was recorded. The deceased, a 25year old male was at the time of admission in a state of severe breathlessness. This brings total number of #COVID19 related deaths in Lagos to 20," the state disclosed on Public Affairs Unit, Lagos state Ministry of Health's Facebook page. Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that with federal government hinting at lifting the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT, 70% of Nigerians said they would not be comfortable using public transport in as much as the Covid-19 still persists - a poll has shown. President Muhammadu Buhari, in his national broadcast on Monday, April 27, eased the lockdown measures imposed on Lagos, Abuja and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja beginning from Monday, May 4. President Buhari stated that the decision is in line with the recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, various federal government committees and the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF). President Muhammadu Buhari also ordered the total lockdown of Kano state for two weeks in a bid to curtail the spread of coronavirus in the state. As Nigerians look forward to seeing the lockdown fully lifted with economic activities nationwide fully set on the move, many Nigerians have expressed their anxiety on public transportation which will see people jostle for buses in Lagos amid rising coronavirus tension. In a poll by Legit.ng on Facebook on Tuesday, April 27, seeking the opinion of Nigerians on the anticipated move, 70% expressed their fear on boarding public transports in Lagos and other states. Source: Legit.ng

  • "I’ve Not Endorsed Mike Oquaye Jnr" - NPP Kwabenya Secretary Refutes Claims

    The New Patriotic Party’s secretary for Dome-Kwabenya, Theophilus Mensah has rubbished allegations that he is supporting Mike Oquaye Junior in the upcoming parliamentary primaries. He described the allegations as perceptions without any shred of evidence. The constituency’s youth organiser, David Obiri Yeboah has accused the constituency secretary of printing an album without authorisation. He also alleged that the secretary has endorsed Oquaye Junior and was scheming to make him win the election. But reacting to the allegations, Mr. Mensah disputed them and asked the public to disregard their allegations. He was disappointed Mr Obiri Yeboah is trying to drag him into the division he has created. He advised the youth organiser to "grow up” and stop peddling lies about him since it would not augur well for the party. On the allegation of printing an album without authorisation, he denied it stating he followed due process. He, therefore, advised Mr. Obiri Yeboah to use the appropriate party mechanisms to address the concerns he raised and stop accusing him falsely. He assured delegates that no one will have his or her name deleted. He said the constituency will organise an exhibition exercise to ensure every delegate required to vote is captured. He further dispelled the assertion that he was not in good terms with the MP, Adwoa Safo. The relationship between them he stated was the best but bemoaned the habit of Adwoa Safo’s followers in creating division in the constituency. He said party executives should not be seen endorsing candidates but remain neutral. ”There is no evidence of me endorsing Mike Oquaye Junior. I have not endorsed him on any platform. The fact that I have a good relationship with him does not mean I have endorsed him,” he added. Source: Rainbowradioonline.com

  • Actress Ama K. Abebrese is Appolonia City’s Newest Star

    Ama K. Abebrese, the award-winning British Ghanaian actress, television presenter and producer, is Appolonia City’s newest homeowner. Ama’s film credits include the critically acclaimed Sinking Sands, Ties That Bind, The Cursed Ones and the Netflix original movie, Beasts of No Nation. She starred in Azali, which was selected in 2019 as the Ghanaian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, Ghana’s first-ever film submitted for consideration at the Oscars. Ama is also a producer of The Burial of Kojo, Ghana’s first-ever Golden Globes entry. “I have fallen in love with Appolonia City,” Ama said adding that “I have visited many housing developments and bought land in Accra, but what I’ve seen at Appolonia City is unparalleled: a whole new self-sustaining, master-planned city.” Ama continued: “When we think of home, we think of comfort, security, serenity and the neighbourhood. All that is taken care of by Appolonia City. Our homes are important, hence this is the best time to invest in land or a home in Appolonia City.” Appolonia City CEO, Bright Owusu-Amofah said, “It’s a joy to welcome Ama, with her passion for home life and real estate, to Appolonia City. She is a great neighbour and friend to Appolonia City.” Ama is also an accomplished television presenter, with over two decades of experience hosting TV shows, presenting on BBC2, OBE TV, Viasat 1, TV3, Ebonylife TV and other channels. Appolonia City continues to attract new developments and is fast becoming the destination of choice for companies and individuals moving away from Accra’s heavy traffic to a healthy, congestion-free environment. About Appolonia City (www.appolonia.com.gh) Appolonia City is a 2,325-acre (941-hectare) inclusive mixed-use new city in Greater Accra. A seamless live-play-work community, Appolonia City offers homes, offices, shopping, schools, healthcare and ample parks and open spaces. High-quality tarred roads, power, ICT, water and storm drains are already available at Appolonia City. Appolonia Industrial Park is a 200-acre, modern warehousing, logistics and a light industrial zone with world-class urban management services. Appolonia City is a development by Rendeavour, in partnership with the Chiefs, elders, and residents of the Appolonia community. Rendeavour is Africa’s largest new city developer, with projects in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Source: Citinewsroom

  • THE MISSING LINK

    PART 1..... Somewhere in Soweto, Dave and Cassandra were activists of same political party. Dave observed Cassandra silently over time and gradually developed affection for her but did not have enough courage to approach her at this point. As fate will have it, Dave and Cassandra were added to one WhatsApp platform but Dave was not aware it was the same Cassandra he so much admire and wish to be with. He all along felt this Cassandra was the wife of his sector youth organizer who he had a good rapport with. One day, Dave needed some information from his sector youth organizer but could not reach him so decided to send Cassandra a message to ask his wife to call him urgently. That was when he got to realize that this was the Cassandra he so much wish to be with and not the wife of his sector youth organizer. Dave quickly saved her number and contemplated on his next move for days. After a week of thinking with no concrete solution, Dave decided to give Cassandra a call and at least hear her voice on phone for once. Dave dialled her number with trembling hands. The hello from the other end of the phone made him miss a few heartbeats within a second. He was finally hearing that sweet, silky and angelic voice on phone for the first time. Dave: Hello Cassandra: Hi, please how are you? Dave: I am fine. How about you? Cassandra: I am doing great. Please may I know the name behind this voice? Dave: Please, my name is Dave. Dave Simons. Hope I am talking to Cassandra. Cassandra: Yes please. This is Cassandra Duarte. Dave: Great. I mistakenly sent you a message meant for my sector youth organizer but I think that was a blessing in disguise. Cassandra: Ooooh ok. Dave: Please am I permitted to save your contact and get in touch with you from time to time? Cassandra: Yes please. Dave: Thanks a lot. Will get in touch with you again some other time. Cassandra: Ok. Take care. This was how Dave and Cassandra started getting closer to each other. Dave visited Cassandra in the Northern part of Soweto on his birthday after many failed attempts to convince her to allow him visit. They went to a restaurant to have lunch and talk over issues as well. While waiting to be served, Cassandra started a conversation. Part 2 They went to a restaurant to have lunch and talk over issues as well. While waiting to be served, Cassandra started a conversation. Cassandra: Happy birthday, Dave. Dave: Thanks Dave: Just remembered your birthday is two weeks away. Why don't we plan a joint birthday party. Cassandra: Will see about that. Dave: (Clears his throat). Cassy, I think today being my birthday is the best moment to tell you what I have been trying to suppress all this while. Cassandra: (Sits well) I am all ears Dave. Dave: Hmmmm, don't even know where to start from. Cassy, sometimes you meet a person and you get so used to him or her without realizing it. That's exactly what you are making me go through. You are simple yet so precious.... Cassandra: Dave, please go straight to the point. Dave: Cassandra, the long and short of the whole story is that I am in love with you. Cassandra: (with confusion written all over her face) Dave, I am sorry but I am dating. Dave: That should not be a problem. We are friends already and that won't change though I am keeping my eyes on the ball so I deliver the final strike. A waitress came in with their food. They ate in silence an it was obvious both did not really have appetite for the food at this point but had to eat in order not to hurt the feelings of the other. They left the restaurant and Cassandra saw Dave off without saying a word till Dave stopped a cab. Dave: Thanks for making my birthday a memorable one. (Cassandra could feel the emptiness in his words) Cassandra: Don't mention it, Dave. And please remember that we are friends though we can't date. Please cheer up for me. Dave: Ok. Cassandra: Prompt me when you get home. Dave: Please, I will. Cassandra: Safe journey Dave: Stay safe. They hugged before Dave entered the taxi and gave the driver directions to his house. Part 3 They hugged before Dave entered the taxi and gave the driver directions to his house. Dave: How much are you taking for this trip? Driver: 10 Rands. Dave: Ok, will give you 15 Rands since it's my birthday and I want to put a smile on your face. Driver: Thanks and God bless you. Dave: Please stop by the yellow storey building ahead. This is your money. Driver: Happy birthday oooo, boss man. God bless you so much. You are the don. Your enemies will never get you. You will be blessed with the very woman you wish to be with and.......... Dave: (With a frown on his face) Please stop right here and let me get down before you push me to take back my extra 5 Rands I willingly gave to you. The driver stops the car and Dave get down. He walks for some few meters before getting to his house. He stand still and stare at the gate as he recollects events of the day and how the cab driver nearly made him change his mind. Suddenly, a funny but interesting thought popped up on his mind. "I need to give myself a special treat even if Cassandra turned me down because it's my birthday. Manicure and pedicure on my birthday won't be bad. Let me put it on our WhatsApp platform and see if any of my comrades offer such services", he though. He brought his phone out of his pocket and unlocked it. He opened his WhatsApp app and over 5000 messages greeted him. All his comrades, family and loved ones had send him messages but he was too busy with Cassandra to even pay attention to his phone. He opened their political party WhatsApp group and searched through the 1000s of messages to see if Cassandra wished him a happy birthday there. After scrolling through the messages for about 5 minutes, he finally saw what he was looking for. He replied " thank you" to Cassandra's wish and ignored the rest. He then typed "any comrade into manicure and pedicure here? Link up". Benny saw the message and quickly sent Dave a private message that she's into manicure and pedicure. Dave told her that's it's his birthday and he wants to give himself a special treat. Dave: So how much will you take if you offer me your services at my place? Benny: I don't offer home service but will do this because it's your birthday. I will charge 50 Rands. Dave: We have a deal then. How long will it take you to get to the southern sector of Soweto from wherever you are? Benny: I am also in the southern sector so I can get there in the next 20 minutes. Dave: That's cool. Will send you the directions soon. Benny gets to Dave's place 18 minutes after he gave her the directions and sends Dave a message. Benny: I am at your gate. Dave: Will be there in a giffy. Dave opens the gate to see a beautiful fair lady in a hot mini skirt with a hot top showing parts of her stomach to march. To be continued...... Story by: Sincetete

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