GENERAL NEWS

Soldier jailed 20 years for defiling daughter

Published

4 years ago

02/07/2020

Lionel

A military officer with the Ghana Armed Forces, Eric Asare-Mante, has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Gender Court in the Greater Accra Region for having sexual intercourse with his own daughter.

35-year-old sergeant Eric Asare- Mante was charged with two counts of defiling a child under 16 years of age and incest.

The facts of the case state that between the year 2013 and November, 2018 at Burma Camp in the Greater Accra Region, Sergeant Eric Asare- Mante had carnal knowledge of his fifteen year-old biological daughter.

Sergeant Eric Asare-Mante sexually abused his daughter since she was nine years old, between 2013 and November 2018 when she turned 15.

His modus operandi included shaving the pubic hairs of his daughter and subsequently having sexual intercourse with her.

According to the facts of the case as presented by Chief Inspector Kofi Atimbire, the victim is a JHS graduate who between the year 2013 and November, 2018, lived under the same roof with his father sergeant Eric Asare- Mante.

During that period, her father started having sexual intercourse with her when she was 9 years old anytime he desired under the guise of shaving her pubic hairs and thereafter have sex with her.

Chief Inspector Atimbere noted that after each sex, the military officer would give his daughter some tablets to take to prevent any pregnancy. He as well threatened to let the victim discontinue her education if she disclosed her ordeal to anyone.

In November, 2018 Sergeant Eric Asare-Mante had sexual intercourse with the victim and since then, the victim has been resisting him anytime he approached her for sex.

Per the facts, In July 2019, the victim visited her grandmother after her BECE and confided in her uncle, Henry Asante, who then informed the complainant, Rosemary Bosu, about victim’s ordeal.

A complaint was made at the Police Domestic violence and victim support unit and a medical form was issued for her to send the victim to the hospital for treatment and a report was submitted on her.

Sergeant Asare-Mante was arrested and charged with the offences.

Pronouncing her judgement, Her Lordship Rita Doku Abrokwa, expressed disappointment in the Military Officer for conducting himself in such manner.

He was handed a 10-year sentence for incest and 20-year sentence for defilement, all to run concurrently.

Source: atinkaonline.com

GENERAL NEWS

DEBUT ALBUM: Miriam Mandipira & The Soul Family

Published

1 week ago

07/16/2024

Lionel

DEBUT ALBUM by Miriam Mandipira & The Soul Family!
You’ve never heard a voice like Miriam Mandipira’s. Undeservedly, she doesn’t take credit for the power or presence she delivers. For Miriam, music is much more than just notes and words. It’s
magic. And faith. You can experience it LIVE and on the album, which is set to be released on September 1st.

She has been singing for as long as she can remember, growing up with her ears glued to the radio.

From the moment her school teacher asked her to sing in class, the rest has been history. From Africa to Denmark, from Book Café in Harare to Mojo Blues Bar and the big concert halls. From
Danish Radio Big Band to the Royal Theater. Music is music, and Miriam is the music.

“But it’s not about me when I sing. I’m just the instrument, and when I’m on stage with my band, I sing from a place that’s not about rules and technique but about emotions,” says the singer, who is
seriously trying her hand at songwriting – together with her Soul Family on the album “Ndiwe”, which means ‘you are the chosen one of my heart.’ The overall message is impossible to ignore
Love.

“Call me a soul singer, call me a jazz singer. I don’t care. Good music is good music, and I love interpreting other people’s songs and being inspired. At the same time, I think it’s great to try my
hand at creating and writing the songs myself – and with my friends in the Soul Family, I have found my place. They are my family, and the curiosity and respect we share are fantastic.”

You can experience that up close when Miriam & The Soul Family take the stage. The enthusiasm for music and communication is impossible to ignore and hear.

“I love to maintain the feeling of being a child. It’s an excitement and curiosity that keeps me going, and that’s why I’m so excited about every single concert – no matter how small or large it is.

Otherwise, I would never do it. This is not just a casual thing. This is a life, and everything means something,” says Miriam, who began her years in Denmark by jamming at Mojo Blues Bar, building a network.

Enjoy

ENTERTAINMENT

Bnoskka and Apprise Music Join Forces To Launch IP Zone Podcast

Published

2 months ago

05/27/2024

Lionel

Bnoskka, a leading creative arts business and intellectual property consultant, is excited to announce its collaboration with Apprise Music, a renowned music publishing and distribution company, to launch the IP Zone Podcast. Hosted by Bnoskka, the podcast is now streaming on YouTube, Spotify and all major streaming platforms.

IP Zone Podcast delves into the fascinating world of intellectual property, creativity, and innovation, featuring insightful conversations with industry experts, artists, and thought leaders. With a focus on the music and creative industries, the podcast explores the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in intellectual property, copyright, and innovation.

“I am thrilled to partner with Apprise Music to bring IP Zone Podcast to the public,” said Bnoskka. “Our goal is to create an engaging and informative platform that sparks meaningful discussions and inspires creativity. We believe that intellectual property is at the heart of innovation, and we’re excited to share this journey with our audience.”

“Apprise Music is dedicated to empowering creatives and artists to protect and monetize their intellectual property,” said Mr. Michael Bamfo, CEO of Apprise Music. “We’re proud to collaborate with Bnoskka on IP Zone Podcast, and we look forward to sharing our expertise and insights with the creative community.”

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About Bnoskka:
Bnoskka is a creative arts business and intellectual property consultant dedicated to empowering creatives and businesses to protect, monetize, and grow their intellectual property.

About Apprise Music:
Apprise Music is a music publishing and distribution company committed to supporting artists and creatives in the music industry.