SANATU ZAMBANG STUDIOS (Podcast)

Islam is a religion that is simple and easy to follow. It prohibits a small number of foodstuffs, either because of the way that they are caught and prepared is contradictory to the laws and principles of Islam, or because the negative effects and potential harms of consuming them are greater than the benefits. Pork and pig derivatives, including ham and bacon, are one such forbidden food. The primary reason that Muslims refrain from eating pork is in submission to Almighty God, and in recognition that He knows what is best for His creation. However, we also know that pork has significant health risks, and this is perhaps one of the reasons why the Qur’an describes pork as impure: “Say, “I do not find within that which was revealed to me [anything] forbidden to one who would eat it unless it be a dead animal, or blood spilled out, or the flesh of swine – for indeed, it is impure – or it be [an animal slaughtered in] disobedience, dedicated to other than Allah . But...

Writer and Editor of TheYirifa, Mumuni Yirifa Yunus has launched his first novel, “Tohazie (The Red Hunter)" on free online Library Wattpad. The writer cum broadcast journalist has so far released three chapters on the online library in the past few days and is “ready to release the rest simultaneously. The historical fiction book which is currently only online is a ‘short’ novel on Abdul Aziz Tohazie, the founder of one of the last ancient yet existing kingdoms in Africa, Dagbon. It tells a story of Tohazie’s exploits and how he landed in West Africa to form the kingdom. Mr Yirifa Yunus told Sanatu Zambang that even though the story seeks to bring accurate account of the early life of Tohazie, all characters except Tohazie are fictitious. Yirifa Yunus told Sanatu Zambang, ''He is impressed with the attention the novel is already getting, three days after its release. I’ve serialized the story into chapters which are released on wattpad and several whatsapp platforms ac...

The World Bank’s recent report, Turn Down the Heat: Climate Extremes, Regional Impacts, and the Case for Resilience, underscores the urgency of supporting African farmers now so that they can better cope with the potential impacts of a changing climate. Turn Down the Heat finds that an increase of 4 degrees Celsius worldwide would spell increased droughts, more frequent flooding, and shifts in rainfall in Africa, jeopardising the region’s food security and economic growth. Here are some of the report’s findings. What changes should we expect to take hold if global temperatures rise? – Rainfall patterns would shift: Around the 2080s, annual precipitation may decrease by up to 30% in southern Africa, while East Africa will see more rainfall. – Heat extremes would occur more often: By the 2030s, when temperatures could be 1.5°C warmer, previously unprecedented heat extremes would cover one-fifth of the land areas in the southern hemisphere during the summer. – Dry, arid regions wo...

Born in 1969 and originally comes from the northern Yendi Dagbon region of Ghana, Rocky Dawun. Rocky Dawuni is a GRAMMY nominated Ghanaian singer and songwriter who performs his signature 'Afro Roots' sound which is a mixture of Reggae, Afrobeat, Highlife and soul music He grew up at Michel Camp Army Barracks near Accra, where his father was an army sergeant.Rocky Dawuni International music star and humanitarian activities. Straddles the boundaries between Africa, the Caribbean and the U.S. to create an appealing sound that unites generations and cultures. With an easy-going charisma and reputation as a dedicated champion of social causes, Dawuni's infectious grooves and dance-inducing anthems have consistently excited fans across the globe. spokesperson for various global causes. He has joined forces with Product (RED), UNICEF, the Carter Center, and the UN Foundation. He has worked on campaigns focused on Guinea worm eradication, environmental issues, women's...

The entertainment industry in Northern Ghana is gradually becoming a big industry with lots of new promising entrants, however it is about to witness something that has never happened. Wumbee De Rapper In an unprecedented move, a 19year old Business Administration student of Ghana’s prestigious university, University of Ghana, Legon, Issahak Ali has announced his entry into the music and he is looking forward to go international with his music career. From the vociferous Zola Music group based in Tamale, Ali, known as Wumbee De Rapper says he realised his musical talents whiles in primary five (5) when he started writing his own rhymes. “I didn't choose to go into music. Music is me & I'm music. I wrote my first rhymes in primary 5. I used to rap to my friends lyrics from big Artistes like lil Wayne, Jay Z & Nas. I loved music from a very young age. At first, it was a simple interest I had in music, but the moment I started writing my own raps, I realized it was mo...

Lately i have noticed students complain about the National Service scheme not been helpful but rather stressing and frustrating, my high school mate '' Pharis Deyshini'' made a post days after graduating from the University for Development Studies Wa campus, he wrote '' I want to serve my country. That is why I'm leaving home miles away for my national service. I'm first of all leaving home and transporting myself to the town I'll do my service. That's my expenses, and since I don't work, my parents are paying. I will be feeding myself, boarding a vehicle, and using light and water on daily basis, to mention few. Do you think I have to call Dad and mum to pay my electricity and water bills every month whiles I'm working for the progress of the country? Should I be burdened with what to eat and what to drink while on the job? How will I even go to work if there's no money in my pocket for transportation. For this and many other...

2016 Mandela Washington Fellow Portia Mwinbeter-ib Dery is a writer, social entrepreneur and a community worker with over three years’ experience. She currently works at the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development as a Community Development Officer. In 2014, Portia became the first Ghanaian to win the prestigious Golden Baobab literature prize for her story ‘Grandma’s List.’ She is the founder and CEO of the African Young Writers Organization-AYWO; a non-profit organization which designs innovative literacy solutions and products to improve literacy skills and make reading and creative writing an alternative quality leisure activity for young people. With the help of a strong team of volunteers, Portia has mentored over 1,000 children since 2014 with her reading and writing programs. Her latest project is ‘The Funky ReadWrite Clinic,’ an innovative Saturday reading and writing program that mentor children from disadvantaged communities to improve their literacy sk...