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The Ghanaian singer, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, has been a towering figure in the Ghanaian highlife music scene for over thirty years. As he celebrates his 60th birthday, his influence on music, powerful lyrics, and unforgettable melodies continue to resonate across generations.

Daddy Lumba turned 60 yesterday and marked it with an intimate show with his hardcore fans at a venue in Accra. Famous faces like Serwaa Amihere, Nana Tornado, and others were&nbsp;present to celebrate with him.

Known for his versatility and dynamic presence, Daddy Lumba's contribution to the music industry, particularly Highlife, has left an indelible mark, shaping the genre and inspiring many. This article delves into Daddy Lumba's journey — from his rise to fame, notable albums, and controversies to the enduring legacy that makes him a beloved music legend worth celebrating..

<h3>Daddy Lumba's Early Life and Musical Beginnings</h3>

Born on 29 September 1964 in Nsuta Amangoase, in the Ashanti Region, Daddy Lumba discovered his passion for music at a young age. In an interview, he recalled how music was always part of his life: “Growing up, my mother used to sing a lot, and I found myself falling in love with melodies and the beauty of storytelling through music.” His upbringing laid the foundation for a music career that blossomed into a lifelong passion.

Daddy Lumba’s father, Owoahene Kwadwo Fosu, was a teacher who passed away when Lumba was just a child. His mother, Comfort Gyamfi, popularly known as Ama Saah, was also a teacher. She died in 2001 in Kumasi, and her passing was a devastating blow to Lumba, as she was literally everything to him.

Many of Daddy Lumba's songs, including ‘Anidasoɔ Wɔhɔ Ma Obiara,’ ‘Ohia Asɛm,’ ‘Ɛmmere Pa Bɛba,’ and ‘Agya Bi Wua Agya Bi Tease’ were dedicated to her memory.

<h3>Daddy Lumba's music career began at the age of 16. He led the Juaben Senior High School choir from 1983 to 1984, during which time Christabel was the music teacher, and he completed his studies in 1985. While at Juaben SHS, Lumba formed the Lumba Brothers group with his friends Yaw and Kwabena and his girlfriend, Theresa Abebrese.</h3>

After completing school, with the support of his girlfriend Theresa, Lumba travelled to Germany in search of greener pastures.

In Germany, he met Ernest Nana Acheampong. At that time, Nana had already formed a group called Talking Dreams with a White man. The only music Lumba was familiar with was gospel, and he credited Nana Acheampong for introducing him to highlife music.

In 1989, Daddy Lumba broke into the Ghanaian music scene with his debut album, “Yereye Aka Akwantuo Mu,” in collaboration with Nana Acheampong as part of the Lumba Brothers. Reflecting on this turning point, he said, “That album was the beginning of my dream coming true; I felt the world was finally listening to my story.”

<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/nana-acheampong-finally-breaks-silence-on-rumoured-beef-with-daddy-lumba/lrk0mfs">The Lumba Brothers</a> set a new standard for highlife music, and their success paved the way for Lumba's solo career. He would go on to release numerous hits and establish himself as a highlife icon.

<h3>Daddy Lumba's Discography: A Rich Catalogue of Hits</h3>

Daddy Lumba has over 30 albums in his discography, each showcasing his evolving sound while staying true to highlife. Some notable albums include:

<ul><li>“Theresa” (1990) – A tribute to his mother, which marked his debut as a solo artist. On this, Lumba shared, “My mother was my first muse; this album was my way of showing gratitude to her.”</li><li>“Aben Wɔ Ha” (1998) – One of the defining albums of his career, where he experimented with blending highlife and danceable beats. Lumba described it as “the album that pushed the boundaries of what highlife could be.”</li><li>“Poison” (2001) – A fan favourite known for its catchy rhythms. Daddy Lumba called this album “a reminder that music could be fun, relatable, and still carry a powerful message.”</li><li>“Tokrom” (2016) – A modern take on highlife with a mature touch. “Tokrom was about going back to my roots while still being true to myself and my growth as a musician,” he explained.</li></ul>

Daddy Lumba&nbsp;has released 33 albums in total. He teased his 34th album,&nbsp;&nbsp;Nnipa Fon Na Ɛka Nsɛm Fon, which is believed to be in the works.

<h3>Daddy Lumba’s Musical Style and Impact</h3>

Daddy Lumba's music seamlessly blends traditional highlife and contemporary sounds, exploring themes from love to social issues. He often said, “Highlife music is not just about entertainment; it's about teaching, bringing joy, and offering solace.”

His ability to adapt and innovate within the genre has cemented his status as a musical pioneer. Lumba's music connects with young and old audiences with memorable melodies and relatable lyrics.

<h3>Daddy Lumba's Family and Personal Life</h3>

While Daddy Lumba keeps much of his personal life private, his commitment to family is evident. The singer is reported to have 7 children—four with his ex-wife, Maame Akosua Serwaa, and three with his&nbsp;current wife Maame Broni.

Daddy Lumba has faced controversies that have occasionally overshadowed his music. One of the most notable was his public fallout with Nana Acheampong, ending their partnership as the Lumba Brothers. His sensual lyrics and performances have also drawn criticism over the years.

In 2018, he faced a legal challenge when a man who claimed to be his manager accused him of defrauding him of money meant for a musical project. Although the case was settled, Lumba's career has not been without its share of hurdles.

Daddy Lumba and Kwame Anokye aka Daddy Lumba Jnr.

<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/watch-fake-daddy-lumba-consults-obinim-to-help-him-win-court-case-against-original-dl/jtb8k30">He also controversially disassociated himself from the Anokye Supremo</a>, who initially styled himself as Daddy Lumba Junior by mimicking music and his way of life, a claim Anokye Supremo denied, stating that he was innately born with all the features of Daddy Lumba.

On 18 August 2018, Daddy Lumba was honoured with the "Icon/Legend of Entertainment" award at the Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards (EMY Award).

Over the years, he has received several awards, including:

<ul><li>2000 Ghana Music Awards: Artist of the Year, Best Album of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year</li><li>2003 Ghana Music Awards: Contemporary Highlife Artist, Contemporary Highlife Song, Contemporary Highlife Album</li></ul>

He has also received international recognition for promoting highlife music beyond Ghana’s borders.

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Daddy Lumba’s journey as a musician involves resilience, evolution, and unwavering passion for highlife music. His ability to connect with generations through relatable lyrics, melodies, and rich discography has solidified his legendary status.

As he celebrates his 60th year, Daddy Lumba's legacy lives on, inspiring future musicians and captivating audiences with every beat.

Daddy Lumba's music career began at the age of 16. He led the Juaben Senior High School choir from 1983 to 1984, during which time Christabel was the music teacher, and he completed his studies in 1985. While at Juaben SHS, Lumba formed the Lumba Brothers group with his friends Yaw and Kwabena and his girlfriend, Theresa Abebrese.

Daddy Lumba: All you need to know about Ghana's Highlife GOAT who just turned 60

The Ghanaian actress posted a video of herself in a nightgown whilst acting seductively. The video leaves Moesha displaying her cleavage, thighs and more to the surprise of many because it is contrary to her born-again life.

Moesha captioned the video, 'Happy New Year from Moesha Boduong', and so far it has gathered over 280,000 plays with more 700 comments from her followers.

"Moesha told us she's a born-again Christian? What happened?" an Instagram users asked, with another adding that "Oh Awurade!!!!! So I thought u met Christ but looks like it’s more of a health issue".

Moesha posted three similar videos from her bedroom, with one that sees her acting seductively in her bed. The motivation behind the videos are unclear, however, it generating buzz online.

Check them out below and tell us what you think.

Moesha Boduong leaves observers worried as she breaks the internet  with bedroom video

Moesha Boduong has entered the new 2024 year with old self as she has left observers worried with a new bedroom video.

Running until August 6, 2023, the nomination phase will engage millions of Africans across Pulse's social and web channels. During this phase, the public is invited to spotlight their favourite influencers across the 23 award categories. Nominations are open to everyone and can be made on the Pulse country websites, following the provided&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/influencer-awards/jury-selection-criteria/ne64l97">nomination criteria</a> and nominate <a href="http://bit.ly/pulseawardsgh">HERE</a>.

Katharina Link, CEO at Pulse, shares: “The Pulse Influencer Awards are about celebrating both established talents and emerging voices in our vibrant digital landscape. We greatly value the participation of our audience in this nomination process. Their unique insights help us ensure a diverse and representative selection of influencers from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Uganda, and Côte d'Ivoire. By casting your nominations, you're actively shaping this year's PIA - lending us your eyes and ears across the continent.&nbsp;

"We are always looking to collaborate with creators and influencers who are driving change and reaching new demographics in all these categories. So we’ll be encouraging our audience to go on the country websites and nominate,” said Katharina, CEO at Pulse.&nbsp;

Kanyinsola Aroyewun, Director of Marketing and Content Growth, further explains: “We invite Africa to show us which creators we should consider in each of our categories from this Monday. The nomination phase of the Pulse Influencer Awards is critical because the nominations are organic and represent the broad section of both established and emerging influencers. As a team, we get to meet creators whose work is strong and sticky enough to earn them multiple nominations from the audience.”

Following the nomination phase, the independent juries in each market will evaluate the nominees and announce the top 10 in each category.&nbsp;

Marking the first phase of the Pulse Influencer Awards 2023, the nomination period sets the stage for the grand finale events to be held simultaneously in all six Pulse markets on October 7, 2023.

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To strengthen its footprints and gain the interest of consumers within the region, the brand will be working with the eight Ghanaian influencers named Nikoletta Samonas, Derick Kobina Bonney,&nbsp;Fella Precious Makafui, Eno Barony, Benedicta Gafah, Richard Asante, Ameyaw Debrah and Mona Montrage to continue its campaign in promoting, encouraging and inspiring the gifting culture in the country through the sale of<a href="https://gloverapp.co/products/gift-cards"> Giftcards.</a>&nbsp;

“The brand is looking to build out its footprint on the global stage - starting with&nbsp;African nations. By connecting with key stakeholders,&nbsp;local influencers and culture shapers in these countries and leveraging on the momentum created by its launch in March 2021” says Victor Monday, the Business Manager for Glover. Glover currently operates in 2 African countries - Nigeria and Ghana.

Glover kicks off business operations in Ghana

“We are not only offering amazing products and services to our audience, but we also want to educate the public that Gifting with the aid of Giftcards is not just an act, it should be a culture worth embracing by everyone,” says Humphrey Ogbodo, the Brand Manager for Glover as he addressed the onboarded the influencers.&nbsp;

Glover is organized around the concept of enhancing the Gifting culture through Giftcard services, and it has greatly influenced its mission to expand into several countries while enhancing the lifestyle of each consumer.

About Glover&nbsp;

Glover is a lifestyle tech-inspired company on a mission to take charge and provide instant payment solutions to Giftcards buy and sell, Refill services (Bill payments, data, and cable TV subscriptions), and Airtime-to-Cash conversion.&nbsp;

Glover is responsible for providing value to the day-to-day operations of Giftcards, Airtime-to-Cash, and Top-up services, which consist of utility bill payments, subscriptions, etc.

Glover launched her services on the 19th of March 2021 and is home to products and services that cater to the everyday needs of her customers.

Glover’s sole innovation goal is to give value for exchange and introduce new solutions geared towards making customers’ lives all over the world easier.

Glover signs Fella Makafui as brand influencer

For more information about Glover, visit <a href="http://www.gloverapp.co/">www.gloverapp.co</a> or contact the Glover support center at&nbsp;<a href="null">Updates@gloverapp.co</a>. You can also read about Glover on the <a href="https://gloverapp.medium.com/">blog</a>, follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gloverapp.co/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/GloverApp">Twitter</a> for interesting updates.

Glover, the leading Giftcard company in Nigeria begin operations in Ghana and unveils eight top local influencers on December 27, 2021. This latest move is part of the company's efforts to enhance its market presence through partnerships with influential personalities across diverse platforms.&nbsp;

Glover takes Ghana: Kicks off business operations, onboards DKB, Fella Makafui and 6 others

He said the award was for the people of Dagbon, thus urging the youth in Dagbon township and the country as a whole to emulate the achievement of the national best farmer.

“This award is for the people of Dagbon, and we call on the youth of Dagbon especially, and Ghana in general to emulate him."

Ya-Na Abukari II made the commendation when the Minister of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Dr Akoto Owusu Afriyie, called on him at his Gbewa Palace in Dagbon in the Northern Region yesterday. Dr Akoto Owusu Afriyie is on a week-long tour of the five regions in northern Ghana, and it forms part of phase three of his annual agricultural tour across the country.

Ya-Na Abukari II assured the agriculture minister of the Dagbon Traditional Council’s readiness to work with MoFA to ensure that the government’s vision for the agriculture sector is achieved.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

He also applauded the government for its Fertiliser Improvement Policy, expressing his delight at the enormous benefit to farmers in Dagbon.

While congratulating the minister’s re-appointment, Ya-Na Abukari II lamented that northern Ghana was still lagging behind when it comes to development, noting that it was sad that a greater percentage of their arable lands were left with less attention in terms of usage.&nbsp;

“I know your re-appointment was purely on merit through your good works for mother Ghana, particularly your excellent performance at the ministry for the past four years,” the Overlord of Dagbon noted.

For his part, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr Akoto Owusu Afriyie, said his visit was part of his annual tour of all the 16 regions to interact with stakeholders in the sector.

“I am on a working tour of the five regions to ascertain the progress of the government's continuous projects in the agriculture sector,” he said.&nbsp;

According to him, the five regions in northern Ghana (Northern Savannah, North East, Upper East &amp; West) were very important when it came to his portfolio as the agriculture minister.

He gave the assurance that he will continue to ensure that the needed infrastructures and projects to alleviate poverty and boost the country’s agriculture were in place.

“Let me also congratulate the National Best Farmer who happens to hail from Mion District in the Northern Region,” he expressed.

In the estimation of Dr Akoto Owusu Afriyie, the amount of resources allocated to the agriculture sector by the Akufo-Addo administration cannot be matched since independence, adding that this has made Ghana to become the “food basket of Africa.”

On the SAPID which is funded by the African Development Bank, he stated that this project aims to absorb the youth into the agriculture sector in the five regions.&nbsp;

“We have picked the Savannah Investment Programme (SIP) to promote livestock’s farming in the country, especially in the northern regions," he said.

Touching on One District, One Dam (1D1D), the agriculture minister said this will help promote farming during the dry season, adding that building warehouses specifically eight to store surplus of farm products was on course.

The minister’s one-week tour will take him to Northern, North East, Upper East, Upper West and Savannah Regions, and it will afford him the opportunity to engage farmers to know their performances and challenges.

Dagbon Overlord lauds National Best Farmer

The Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya-Na Abukari II, has praised the National Best Farmer for 2021, 44-year-old Alhaji Mohammed Mashud, who hails from Mion District in the Northern Region.

Dagbon Overlord lauds National Best Farmer following visit by Agric Minister

This has been such an intense, inspiring, and productive week. Leaving a cold Norway for energizing Lagos and Accra has resulted in new connections and partnerships, says Mr. Eivind Fjeldstad, CEO of the Norwegian-African Business Association (NABA).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Needless to say, after 20 months prevented from taking business missions abroad, this was a visit we had been looking forward to, and both Lagos and Accra went above and beyond expectations. Our companies taking part in this visit are very pleased. New connections have been made, and new partnerships and investments will be the result of this week, says Fjeldstad.

Reconvene, reconnect and re-engage have been the overall focus for this visit, which has included large business forums in both countries, relevant site visits and cultural exchange, including the premiere of a stock fish opera at Muson in Lagos, hosted by the Norwegian Seafood Council. Nigeria is one of the top importers of Norwegian stock fish – but this is the first time the fish has been featured on the opera scene in Lagos.&nbsp;

Follow-up from high level visits&nbsp;

NABA, together with Innovation Norway and Norwegian Energy Partners, brought more than 20 companies and 40 representatives from both private sector and government to West Africa, including Deputy Minister Bjørg Sandkjær from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bård Vegar Solhjell, the Director General from Norad and Ylva Lindberg and Ellen Cathrine Rasmussen from the management team of Norfund, the Norwegian government’s investment fund. The visit to West Africa comes as a follow-up to Ghana’s president Akufo-Addo’ visit to Norway in February last year, and Nigeria’s Vice-President prof. Yemi Osinbajo visit to the Nordic-African Business Summit in October 2019.&nbsp;

Norway’s Ambassador Ingrid Mollestad together with his excellency Nana Akufo-Addo

Growing cities in focus&nbsp;

The companies taking part in the business mission came from sectors such as renewable energy, oil &amp; gas, technology and providers of sustainable solutions for growing cities.&nbsp;

More than 750 million Africans will move to cities between 2015 – 2050, according to the World Bank. As I was recently told: this equals building New York City from scratch twice a year, and represents great opportunities and challenges. Norwegian companies have solutions and we have been grateful to be able to showcase companies who are ready to partner with companies in Ghana and Nigeria, says Fjeldstad. In Ghana, the delegation was able to experience a new urban development project, Appolonia City, established by Rendeavour. The company has Norwegian co-investors and are building new cities in both Ghana and Nigeria.&nbsp;

Job creation and technology&nbsp;

In Accra the business mission met the next generation of job creators at the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) established by Mr. Jørn Lyseggen, founder and chairman of Meltwater.&nbsp;

If you want to leave Ghana on a positive note, go and see some of the inspiring companies that have come out of MEST. These are the job creators of tomorrow, says Fjeldstad.&nbsp;

In Lagos, the Nordic embassies in Nigeria organized Nordic-Nigeria Connect, where the Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu opened the event and where business magnate Tony Elumelu gave a speech.&nbsp;

In Accra, the Ghana – Norway Business &amp; Investment Forum, brought together more than 150 business people, and Ghana’s president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was the guest of honour.&nbsp;

We are grateful to all our partners and friends in both countries, but we would like to especially acknowledge the contributions from Norwegian ambassador Ingrid Mollestad in Ghana, and Knut E. Lein in Nigeria. They both contributed to the success of this visit, and we are grateful to have Norwegian ambassadors that are giving economic diplomacy such a top priority, says Fjeldstad.

Panel conversation with investors at the Ghana-Norway Business & Investment Forum

The first Norwegian business mission to leave Norway in more than 20 months have just concluded successful visits to Nigeria and Ghana this week.&nbsp;

Successful Norwegian business visit to Nigeria & Ghana

With the Big Mood bundles, Surfline no longer communicates “Gb for a price” to the customer, it is fully focused on what using Surfline’s internet data means for customers in their digital life. Surfline therefore has introduced four new Digital Lifestyle bundles called the Big Mood Bundles:

<ul><li>Binge Xtra&nbsp;enable the customer to bingewatch their favourite video content (eg Netflix) during 4hrs for only GHS 15.</li><li>Zoom’n’more&nbsp;enables the customer to do ZOOM calls (or MS Teams, etc) during 4hrs for only GHS15.</li><li>Work Streak&nbsp;enables the customer to access online knowledge during a period of 8 hours for only 50GHS.</li><li>After Hours enables&nbsp;the customer consume digital online content during a period of 6 hours for only 20GHS.</li></ul>

According to the Commercial Director, Mr. Isaac Armar, “the whole idea is that customers can purchase these bundles at any time of the month they like. The purchasing behaviour is meant to be similar to what people do in their non-digital life. For example – if somebody wants to drink beer tonight with friends, they go and buy a 6-pack. If they also want to watch a movie, they can buy Binge Xtra as well, and enjoy a great evening together. And if they have to do ZOOM calls the next morning, for work, they buy Zoom’n’more, which gets them through the morning with 4 hours of ZOOM time. If they need a lot of access to knowledge as a result of that ZOOM call, they can buy the Work Streak bundle the day after.”

The overall philosophy is that customers can buy the digital life style bundle when they need it, the same way they would buy food, drinks, or a ride with Uber/Bolt when they need it.&nbsp;

Surfline plans to revolutionize the telecom landscape in Ghana in favour of the customers, by changing the narrative from customers buying large monthly bundles of plain Gigabytes into buying short-duration time-based lifestyle bundles when they need them.

That makes it much easier for customers to understand how much they must buy and use for consuming digital content services. The Big Mood Bundle portfolio is the first of it’s kind in Ghana addressing this narrative.

Surfline is excited to announce the introduction of its Digital Lifestyle Bundles.

How Surfline’s Big Mood Bundles are changing the telecom narrative

After years of experience throughout the Middle East and Turkey, Vaal Real Estate has successfully navigated its way through the African market gracefully from 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya and now set to take Accra, Ghana by storm.

Vaal Real Estate has announced to launch the first residential project in Accra in the 1st quarter of 2022.

The project, which is located at the Airport Residential Area in Accra, is part of an expansion plan which will see Vaal Real Estate develop another project in the 3rd quarter of 2022.&nbsp;With the government’s vision of sustenance in the real estate industry, VAAL believes that its rich Egyptian, Kenyan, and Turkish experience will add value to the Ghanaian Real estate market.

Vaal Real Estate has an accumulated experience of over 20 years in Real Estate Development, serving buyers of luxury Homes in Middle East and Africa, with a blend of unique era of Architectural concepts, unrivalled innovation, experience, market knowledge and consumer needs.

In Kenya alone, VAAL has developed and delivered towers at the highest level comprising of (suites, 1,2 and 3-bedroom Apartments). The Moon Valley project consists of Twin towers of 15 floors each with Dubai Home style Architecture and superior western finishes to create an oasis in a busy environment. VAAL also has 3 other projects; (Wilma Towers, Divine and Elite Tower) which is 80% in its completion stage and&nbsp;will be operated in 2022.

Vaal Real Estate’s customer-centric culture caters to locals and international clientele alike, treating each client as worthy of their investment requirements.&nbsp;

According to Majeed Saad, CEO/Founder of VAAL Real Estate Group “About 5 years ago, when we started VAAL, it was built with the African spirit in heart and mind, bringing along the vast expertise in real estate development from Egypt, Kenya, Turkey and the Middle East market.”&nbsp;

He said, “The big dream of VAAL is becoming one of the biggest, trusted and well-versed real estate developers and consultancy firms. Even our logo is a reflection to the pride we have in our hearts to this beautiful continent. Yellow represents the sunshine and hope for a better future for Africa with the massive development it witnesses across various fields, especially real estate. The black represents the level of sophistication, expertise, and technology we are bringing to the real estate development arena to transform the African market.”&nbsp;

According to Alaa Zayed, CEO/ CO- FOUNDER of VAAL Ghana, “VAAL is committed to creating an enormous investment opportunity for investors from all over the world in the promising and skyrocketing Real estate Ghanaian market. It has a deep-seated purpose and wants to elevate the real estate standards to match those benchmark standards followed and implemented in Egypt, Turkey, Kenya and the Middle East.”

VAAL Real Estate offers properties in prime locations in Accra, Ghana. With high quality finishes, VAAL guarantees longevity which means you get to save money. Boasting of luxurious amenities from gym, swimming pool, BBQ areas, landscaping gardens, water fountain, property management, kids playing area ,24/7 high security system, borehole, full back up-generator and high-speed lifts, with Vaal, Live &amp; Invest.

As stated by top property developers in Ghana, some 850,000 building facilities are either rented or sold on an annual basis with an average return of 18 percent on the said property investments.&nbsp;

Developing Ghana through Vaal Real Estate

According to Dr. Eghan before intercourse begins, a man should be sexually active and maintain an erection in the vagina for a period of 7minutes which is the average time.

He made the revelation on GTV’s Breakfast Show on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.

He further explained that erectile dysfunction occurs when a man can’t get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. It is one of the disorders of sexual dysfunctions and is no different from impotence.

The medical expert also added that most sexual activities are related to biological and psychogenic causes, for that matter before one can self-medicate, a screening process is required, to determine the scope of the dysfunction.

Watch Dr. Richard Eghan in the full video below;

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">3 minutes sex is too short, 7 to 10 minutes desirable, 15 to 30 minutes abnormal- Dr Richard Eghan. Do you agree with the Public Health Scientist on the Intravaginal ejaculation latency time? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTVBreakfast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTVBreakfast</a> <a href="https://t.co/YIoTzTGYmk">pic.twitter.com/YIoTzTGYmk</a>&mdash; Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (@thegbcghana) <a href="https://twitter.com/thegbcghana/status/1455839248565821442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Erection should be for 7 minutes during Intravaginal activity

The average man must maintain an erection for 7-10 minutes, according to Medical Practitioner, Biomedical Researcher, a Public and Global Health Scientist, Dr. Richard Eghan.

Normal erection is between 7 to 10 minutes during intravaginal activity - Expert

The funeral was held today at Mankesim with the likes of Medikal, Kofi Kinaata, Dope Nation among others in attendance.

The'Amanfour Girls' rapper <a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/quamina-mp-reportedly-loses-dad-after-accident/5d7snf7">lost his father after a fatal accident</a> on the Akosombo-Accra highway whilst in a vehicle with him. Quamina MP came out unhurt from the November 26, 2020 road crash but sadly his father passed on later after his critical condition.

Announcing the funeral yesterday, Quamina MP who <a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/my-biggest-regret-is-not-spending-time-on-my-dad-quamina-mp-in-new-emotional-song/42pbqls">released a tribute EP to eulogize his father a few weeks ago</a>, disclosed that today would have been his birthday.

"He’s been and will always be there ..Tomorrow God willing is his birthday, coincidentally Tomorrow we lay him to rest 😭..Happy birthday in Advance Daddy... Love you," the musician said in his post yesterday.

See the post below for scenes from the funeral where Quamina MP led Medikal, Kofi Kinaata, Dope Nation and others to greet people at the burial grounds.

Medikal and Kofi Kinaata at funeral for Quamina MP

Quamina MP's father was laid to rest today and colleagues of the Ghanaian musician showed up to support him.

Medikal, Kofi Kinaata with other acts port Quamina MP at father's funeral (VIDEO)

<h1>It can affect both genders at any point in time in life. However, it becomes increasingly common as one grows old.&nbsp;Issues of sexual dysfunction can lead to sexual misunderstandings and stress between couples. </h1>

Most men usually lack an understanding of the overall concept of sexuality and how to interpret their partner’s body signal.

Sexual dysfunction can have a variety of causes. They can range from medical conditions, such as alcoholism, diabetes and hypertension. It can be as a result of the side effect of medications, such as some anti-depressants.&nbsp;It can also be caused by psychological issues such as stress, anxiety and menopause

In men, sexual dysfunction can manifest as lack of desire, difficulty in obtaining/maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction), inability to control timing of ejaculation (premature ejaculation) and inability to ejaculate. Ejaculation basically is the release of semen from the penis during an orgasm. Premature ejaculation can eventually lead to erectile dysfunction in some men.&nbsp;The most common one in men is erectile dysfunction. However, most men seek medications for premature ejaculation even when they have not been medically diagnosed with that. In women, sexual dysfunction mostly manifests as decreased sexual libido and difficulty in becoming sexually aroused, uncontrolled and painful spasms of muscles surrounding the vagina when anything (eg penis, tampon and dildo) is inserted in the vagina (vaginismus) and lack of natural lubrication.&nbsp;

Due to the effect sexual dysfunction can have on the overall health of an individual; it has led to the development of a variety of medications to solve such issues. These can be broadly grouped into two categories; that is sexual enhancers and aphrodisiacs. Sexual enhancers are drugs which enhance erectile function and can also delay ejaculation. Aphrodisiacs on the other hand increase sexual arousal and improve libido. Sexual enhancers are mostly used in men. They mostly have the same mechanism of action. To make it as less technical as possible, they work by improving the functioning of nitric oxide (a naturally occurring chemical in the body responsible for dilating blood vessels) by relaxing smooth muscles. This helps to increase blood flow to many areas including the penis and hence allowing a man to achieve and maintain an erection. The delay sprays on the other hand, mostly contain a medication that numbs the head through to the shaft of the penis, hence reducing sensations which in the long run delays ejaculation.

Lately, we get flooded with commercials on medications to help men last long in bed when we switch on our radio, TV, or even when siting in a troski (a public means of transport in Ghana). This has led to a trend where we see the youth abusing medications said to help one last long in bed. These can be in the form of pills, drinks, herbal concoctions or sprays. There is no set time for ejaculation as it varies from time to time and it depends on a variety of factors. Drugs for treatment of sexual dysfunction have become recreational drugs amongst the youth especially males due to societal pressure to “perform”. Averagely, it takes 5-7 minutes for a man to reach ejaculation.&nbsp;If most young men get to know this, they will realize there is no need to take these medications as recreational drugs. With that of the herbal medications, most of these have not been approved by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). When this happens, no one seems to know what the exact constituents of these medications are, the effects and adverse effects on the system and the drug -drug interaction. Some even contain a mixture of herbal and orthodox medications.

Most of the medications for sexual dysfunction are designed for people to treat an underlying cause or for the management of it. Using herbal concoctions especially, without knowing its constituents and combining it with orthodox medications can lead to kidney disease and long term kidney failure. Notable side effects of most orthodox medications for sexual dysfunction include dizziness, headaches, nausea and blurred vision. It can even cause death especially when one over doses, and priapism in other cases. Priapism basically is a persistent, painful erection that can last for hours.&nbsp;The youth do not necessarily need to take medications to help improve their sexual function. Exercise, having a good diet, reducing stress, not overthinking when it comes to sex are all various ways of improving ones sexual life.

Women on the other hand, do not abuse sexual enhancement drugs as compared to men. In most cases, women take aphrodisiacs rather than sexual enhancement drugs. Some also openly don’t talk about their sexual dysfunction issues. In some cases of vaginal dryness, a lubricant or good foreplay can improve vaginal dryness. Also, talking to a gynecologist is advisable in all cases. Lubes are readily available over the counter. Drugs for female treatment of sexual dysfunction are not as common as that for men, but there are still some on the market. Talking to your health practitioner can help to tailor a solution to serve you.

In 2015, US FDA approved a pill for the treatment of female sexual arousal in pre-menopausal women. In 2019, another self-administered injection, used as needed also received approval. The exact mechanism of action for the pill is still not well understood. Research indicates that it raises the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine whiles reducing levels of serotonin. Dopamine is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter in the body that has a role in boosting sexual desire whiles norepinephrine promotes sexual arousal. These medications are prescribed only if benefits outweigh the risk, they are however currently not available for use in Ghana. Notable side effects include dizziness, insomnia and hypotension. There is still some controversy about it because of the dizzy spells it causes in most women.

Whiles there is really nothing wrong with enjoying a drink or two before taking a sexual enhancement pill, it is important to drink responsibly to get optimal effects and good sexual performance. Alcohol in excess can reduce blood flow to the penis, making it even more difficult to achieve an erection. It can also reduce testosterone levels which can reduce erection and cause premature ejaculation. Lastly, excessive alcohol intake can make it difficult for our body to breakdown and process the active ingredient in most sexual enhancement drugs, preventing one from fully enjoying the benefits of the medication. As such, even though there may not be any adverse reaction with taking sexual enhancement medications with alcohol, it’s generally not advisable, because how much is too much?

Pills alone cannot solve issues of sexual dysfunction. However, combining pills with some form of psychological help as well as stress reduction can improve sexual function and in the long run, reduce the abuse of sexual enhancement drugs. Furthermore, before purchasing any form of sexual enhancement pill, kindly talk to a health professional and seek medical advice.

By: Rebecca Anumel-Ackah&nbsp;

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Sexual dysfunction refers to any condition that prevents any individual from experiencing full satisfaction from sexual activity.

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This recipe is finger-liking good. Try it at home.

4 (5-ounce) centre-cut salmon fillets (about 1-inch-thick), skin on or off

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Bring the salmon to room temperature 10 minutes before cooking.

Warm a large nonstick skillet with oil over medium-low heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Raise the heat to medium-high. Place the salmon, skin-side up in the pan.

Cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes. Turn the fish over with a spatula, and cook until it feels firm to the touch and the skin is crisp if desired, about 3 minutes more.

The skin can be served or removed easily with a knife or spoon.

Transfer to a plate and serve as desired.

Salmon is eaten in almost every part of Ghana.

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The oven-baked Jollof Rice is filled with loads of nutrients and goodness.

Half a can of plum tomatoes/ 3 medium tomatoes

1/2 teaspoon your preferred seasoning

First, parboil the rice. Ensure the rice is still firm when you drain the water, 5 minutes on medium heat should do. Drain and set aside.

Blend half the can of plum tomatoes, two bell peppers, 1 scotch bonnet, 1 tablespoon minced ginger and onion, blend till smooth and set aside.

In a large pot, add 1 cooking spoon vegetable oil, set on a hob on medium heat, when it’s hot enough, add half a bulb of sliced onions, sauté for 2 minutes then add the blended pepper, 2 Knorr chicken cubes, the white pepper, curry, thyme and salt to taste.

Fry on medium heat for 15 minutes thereabouts, stir at intervals to prevent burning.

Get a smaller pan, add 3 tablespoon oil, when it’s hot, add some sliced onions and sauté till fragrant.

Add tomato purée and fry for 5-6 minutes or until the purée loses its sourness.

Add the stock, if you haven’t got any, that’s OK, just add a bit of water instead, you can also add your own preferred spices.

Cook for a further 3-5 minutes, then add the fried tomato purée along with the oil. Stir to combine, let this stew for 3 minutes.

Transfer the parboiled rice to the stew, do this gradually so you can control the quantities

Add two bay leaves. Then transfer the contents into a foil pan or roasting dish.

Cover with foil paper, double it up as the rice needs adequate steam to cook evenly and fast.

Put the food into the preheated oven. After about 30 minutes, check on the rice, the stew should have dried up significantly.

Add some more sliced onions and tomatoes. Stir and combine

This is no ordinary Jollof Rice, this is Ghanaian oven-baked Jollof Rice.

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This is a highly popular beverage in Ghana and other West African countries.

Any fruit or vegetable slices for garnishing

Take four cups of water and let them boil, add the Hibiscus leaves and boil for about 15 minutes or until the water changes to a deep red colour.

Once it has brewed to your satisfaction, separate the leaves from the liquid.

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