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The owner of a Lapel IN truck and trailer repair shop has died, friends in the know have said in several tributes shared online. Chad Pilkington died in an accident, ‘old friend’ Danny Stone revealed in a social media post. Details of the said accident have not been released. Reports of a snowmobile accident have not been confirmed by his family, who are also yet to announce funeral arrangements. Pilkington attended Lapel High School before joining Frankton Junior-Senior High School. He graduated Vincennes University in 1994 and worked as a mechanic for two decades before starting his own business. Chad…

Beninese-American actor Djimon Hounsou, known for his powerful performances in films like ‘Blood Diamond’ and ‘Amistad’, is shedding light on the challenges he faces as a person of color in Hollywood. Despite a career spanning over two decades and two Oscar nominations, the 60-year-old actor recently revealed that he is still underpaid and struggling financially. During an interview on CNN’s ‘African Voices Changemakers’, Hounsou spoke candidly about the harsh realities of his life in Hollywood. “I’ve been in the filmmaking business for over two decades, with two Oscar nominations and many blockbuster films, and yet, I’m still struggling financially. I’m…

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels recently melted hearts on Instagram by sharing romantic photos with her husband, billionaire politician Ned Nwoko. In her caption, she lovingly referred to him as the “sweet husband of my youth,” expressing her deep love and admiration for him. The couple, who got married in April 2019, has often been in the spotlight due to their 38-year age gap. Despite the public scrutiny, Regina and Ned have continually displayed a strong and loving bond, offering fans glimpses into their family life on social media. The comment section quickly filled with heartfelt messages praising their love, while…

The town of Ejura in Ghana’s Ashanti Region descended into chaos on January 11, 2025, after the death of a young man in police custody sparked outrage among residents. The man, arrested for allegedly purchasing a stolen phone, reportedly died while in custody. Without informing his family, police moved his body to the morgue, a decision that enraged the local youth and set off a violent uprising. The angry crowd attacked the Ejura police station, setting it on fire along with nearby houses and vehicles. They also broke into the cells and freed all the detainees. The situation got worse…

A Texas family are mourning the unexpected death of relative Chance Stone in a car accident, remembering him as a man with a heart of gold. Stone, of Coldsprings TX, was a Welder at ACE/Gaffey. He died in a car accident late Thursday, January 9, 2025, while on the way home from work. He was just 27. Chance, originally from Deer Park, had graduated from Deer Park High School in 2014. He was born to Bart and Wanda Stone in 1997. He was the last of three kids of the couple, born after Jordan and Samantha Stone. Chance was in…

Controversial Ghanaian personality, Naana Brown has revealed that Agya Koo got her blacklisted from Kumawood after she refused to have s*x with him. Naana Brown in an interview claimed that she was once on the same set as Agya Koo and the veteran actor turned his eyes upon her and wanted to have his way with her. Brown said that she refused to allow him to sleep with her and Agya Koo warned her that if she did not give in, he would make her life miserable. Naana said she did not give in and Agya Koo therefore got her…

U.S.-based Ghanaian political commentator, Kevin Ekow Taylor, has slammed Sarkodie for being a hypocrite, a tribal bigot and a cancer on Ghanaian politics. Kevin Taylor angrily roasted Sarkodie after the rapper took to Twitter to react to the inauguration of the second John Dramani Mahama administration. In a cryptic tweet, Sarkodie said Ghanaians had ‘gone back to gari soakings like we never left’. While he did not elaborate, many people took it to mean that he’s referring to the new NDC government as gari soakings that Ghanaians have gone back for. He was heavily criticized for his comments and Kevin…

The mother and girlfriend of the late Kumawood actor and comedian, C Confion, were spotted shedding uncontrollable tears during his final funeral rites. Videos from the ceremony show the grief the family of the late actor are currently going through following his untimely death. C Confion, born Bright Owusu passed away in December 2024. He was only 28. His funeral is currently ongoing at Buokrom Estate in Kumasi and numerous stars are in attendance including Agya Koo, Kwaku Manu, Lilwin and others. At the funeral, videos show C Confion’s mother and girlfriend completely engulfed in tears, weeping bitterly over his…

Top Ghanaian celebrities, particularly from the Kumawood industry, were on hand to show support on Saturday during the funeral of late colleague, C Confion. The funeral is currently ongoing at Buokrom in the Ashanti Region and numerous Kumawood stars came to pay their respects. Stars spotted so far include Kumawood’s godfather himself, Agya Koo, his successor Kwadwo Nkansah Lilwin, Kwaku Manu, and others. The rest are Vivian Jill Lawrence, Oteele, Yaw Dabo, Nana Yeboah and much more. Kumawood star C Confion born Bright Owusu, died in December after a battle with illness. Video below…     READ ALSO: Refused A…

Residents of Biloxi in Mississippi are calling for prayers for their city’s Police Department after an officer was reported to have been killed in mysterious circumstances. The unmaned cop, according to sources in the know, was found deceased in his home. It’s not clear if he was the victim of a homicide or took his own life. More information is expected in coming days. Biloxi residents sought prayers for the Police Department in the wake of the news, starting a trend in the city. “Pray for Biloxi,” resident Kristin Stachura Allen said in a post that went viral on Facebook,…