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WWW.DAILYHERITAGE.COM.GH DAILY HERITAGE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018 Shatta Wale out with ‘True Believer’ •Shatta Wale GHANA’S DANCEHALL King Shatta Wale has dropped his new single ‘True Believer’ which he features protégés Addi Self, and Natty Lee, In the new song the dancehall icon confronts swindlers parading as men of God.The song was produced by MOG Beatz, interrogates the motives of prophets who seem to possess a penchant for seeing only bad news. This is a line in the song “you say you be true believer…only you wey know Jehovah…you say you be true believer, every day you dey kill your brother.” In past weeks, a number of purported men of God have prophesied the singer’s demise –a development which has angered him greatly. In an explosive live video on Facebook following these “prophecies”, the singer petitioned the President, Nana Akufo Addo, saying that his life is in danger. He also threatened to burn down churches if this “false prophecy” fails to come to pass by December. In a related development, his father, Charles Mensah Snr, has written a formal letter to the Criminal Investigations Department to investigate a Kasha- Based prophet for such a claim. Ryan Coogler writes emotional ‘Thank You’ letter to ‘black panther’ fans LESS THAN a week after hitting theaters, the response to Black Panther has been overwhelmingly positive. Pulling in an eye-popping $242 million at the Presidents’ Day box office in the United States, the film has been praised for challenging “long held false Hollywood beliefs” and received near-unanimous positive reviews from critics. Blown away by the response, the film’s director Ryan Coogler shared a personal letter to all of Black Panther‘s supporters on Tuesday evening. The emotional note begins by explaining, “I am struggling to find the words to express my gratitude at this moment, but I will try.” Focusing on the fact that it was a group effort, Coogler goes on to say, “Deep down we all hoped that people would come to see a film about a fictional country on the continent of Africa, made up of a cast of people of African descent.” Coogler admits that he was moved to tears by the response and hadn’t expected the film to do so well. “Never in a million years did we imagine that you all would come out this strong,” he writes. “It still humbles me to think that people care enough to spend their money and time watching our film. But to see people of all backgrounds wearing clothing that celebrates their heritage, taking pictures next to our posters with their friends and family, and sometimes dancing in the lobbies of theaters—often moved me and my wife to tears.” After thanking everyone who came out to see the film and those that encouraged others to join them, Coogler ends the note by writing, “thank you for giving our team of filmmakers the greatest gift: The opportunity to share this film, that we poured our hearts and souls into, with you.” Coogler isn’t active on social media himself, so the letter was shared by Marvel’s Instagram page. You can read the full transcript of the letter below: I am struggling to find the words to express my gratitude at this moment, but i will try. Filmmaking is a team sport. And our team was made up [of] amazing people from all over the world who believed in this story. Deep down we all hoped that people would come to see a film about a fictional country on the continent of Africa, made up of a cast of people of African descent. Never in a million years did we imagine that you all would come out this strong. It still humbles me to think that people care enough to spend their money and time watching our filmbut to see people of all backgrounds wearing clothing that •Ryan Coogler celebrates their heritage, taking pictures next to our posters with their friends and family, and sometimes dancing in the lobbies of theaters– often moved me and my wife to tears. For the people who bought out theaters, who posted on social about how lit the film would be, bragged about our awesome cast, picked out outfits to wear, and who stood in line in theaters all over the world– all before seeing the film. To the press who wrote about the film for folks who hadn’t yet seen it, and encouraged audiences to come out. And to the young ones, who came out with their parents, with their mentors, and with their friends. Thank you for giving our team of filmmakers the greatest gift: the opportunity to share this film, that we poured our hearts and souls into, with you. Sincerely, Ryan Coogler P.s. Wakanda forever Complex.com
DAILYHERITAGE.COM.GH Sports DAILY HERITAGE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018 Odoom confirms Hearts of Oak deputy coaching job Ghanaian sports journalist Juliet Bawuah interviews FIFA prez GHANAIAN SPORTS Journalist, Juliet Bawuah, over the weekend interviewed President of the world football governing body, Gianni Infantino, on the sidelines of the FIFA Summit in Mauritania. •Juliet Bawuah (R), is one of two journalists selected for the summit The interview, which has since aired on local television and radio in Mauritania, and soon to air across the rest of Africa all week, focused on a wide range of issues including racism, leadership, state interference in football, women and youth football development, and the 2026 World Cup bid among other interesting football related matters. Miss Bawuah was one of two Ghanaian journalists, the other being Gary Al-Smith, selected for the Summit. Miss Bawuah is a successful sports journalist with an impressive career portfolio. She is currently pursuing further education at Cardiff University. She has in the past worked for CITI FM, ETV, Metro TV, the global football website Goal, CafOnline, and TV3. Before Cardiff University, she worked with Euronews’ sister station, Africanews. Bawuah also contributes for the Turkish broadcaster TRT and has also made appearances on the BBC. Ghana Premier League to start 2nd, 3rd March FORMER COACH of Tema Youth, Edward Nii Odoom has confirmed that he will deputise for Henry Wellington at Hearts of Oak ahead of the upcoming 2017/18 Ghana Premier League season. Head coach of the club, Frank Nuttal is currently under suspension for unsporting and unethical behaviour, which contradicted the club’s code of conduct, according to the statement released by the club last week. Multiple media reports suggest that the Scotsman has been accused of advising players not to extend their contract with the promise of getting them a new club abroad. However, reports went widespread on Tuesday that, deputy trainer Henry Wellington has been elevated to take up the reins of the club in the coming campaign, where he will be ably assisted by Edward Odoom, who left Tema Youth after leading the club to relegation last season. During an interview with Kumasibased Oyerepa FM, the veteran coach confirmed he has been handed the assistant coaching role ahead of the season. “Yes, I will be working with Henry Wellington as his assistant. “Previously, I was meant to coach Auroras but the gap left after the white coach's [Frank Nuttal] issue necessitated this appointment according to management. I was at training today to be introduced to the playing body,” Odoom said. CONGRESS OF the Ghana Football Association has proposed March 2, 2018 at the start of the Ghana Premier League. A consultative meeting on Wednesday at the Ghana FA secretariat in Accra unanimously agreed to kick start the delayed season on the weekend of the new month. The Ghana top-flight was scheduled to start on 10 February but a suit from Great Olympics forced its postponement. An Accra Human Right Court's decision to dismiss the interlocutory injunction by the relegated Ghana Premier League paved the Ghana FA to go ahead. •Kwesi Nyantakyi, FA president •Aduana Stars, last season champions •Edward Nii Odoom
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