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Video: Another ‘apple’ tree discovered in Ghana

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5 years ago

05/24/2020

Lionel

Ghana has for the past few days now been having good news about Apple fruits growing in the country.

Our climate and soil consumption is believed to be a hindrance to the survival of an apple tree. However, Ghanaians became hopeful after news of an apple tree bearing apple fruits in Wiamose in the Ashanti Region are ripe for harvest.

This brought high hopes that apples can be cultivated in the country. But it later turned out to be fig tree after horticulturalists took samples to the laboratory for testing.

But Yaw Antwi Boadu says the fact that the Wiamoase discovery turned out to be a hoax is not an affirmation that apple trees and fruits cannot survive in Ghana.

Yaw Boadu who has planted varieties of crops including an apple tree in his garden noted that this paradise apple tree he’s planted for almost three years should be ready for consumption by next month.

He told the news team that toured his fruit garden that “I think anything is possible once you set your mind to it…with this prove it shows that it is possible and can be done”.

Revealing his secret on how this ‘wonder’ apple tree is still surviving despite the preconceived ideas Ghanaians have on planting apples, he indicated that Ghana’s very own loamy soil coupled with animal droppings as manure for his plant is doing the magic for him.

Mr Boadu also admitted that all has not been rosy since he decided to start farming at home as part of his hobby.

Narrating his ordeal to the news team who toured his farm Thursday, May 21, 2020 he professed that, the first batch of seedlings he planted died due to pest attack and not enough manure to sustain it.

He told GhanaWeb that “I started in 2017, I brought the first set of seedlings into the country, I planted, they all died. The manure that I put in the hole had not decomposed enough then so they all died. Then I brought another set, those set survived. Two of them started fruiting but they also died. I’m sure some pests of insects attacked them but this is the only one that is left now and this is the first fruit on it”.

“I do it for fun. I have an app to just identify fruits or plants that I have…we can take a picture of the leaf or fruit and it will show you what it is. So that will give you that confidence…”

Mr Boadu is yet to contact experts to get his apple tree tested and affirmed.

Source: ghanaweb.com

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Gracethrone International Ministry, Uganda Extends a Helping Hand to Widows and Orphans in Kampala

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14 hours ago

01/04/2025

Lionel

In a heartwarming display of compassion and kindness, the Ugandan parish of Gracethrone International Ministry, under the visionary leadership of Bishop Dr. Henry Addai and Minister Mrs. Linda Addai, has donated a plethora of essential items to widows and orphans in Kampala. This noble act is a testament to the ministry’s unwavering commitment to its core mandate of “promoting faith backed by actions.”

Driven by a deep-seated desire to demonstrate the love of God in a tangible way, Gracethrone International Ministry has made it a tradition to organize annual donations for widows and orphans across the globe. This selfless initiative is a shining example of the ministry’s dedication to putting its faith into action and embodying the true essence of Christianity.

The donation ceremony, which was met with immense gratitude and joy, saw the distribution of a wide range of essential items, including bags of rice, cooking oils, drinks, and other edible necessities. The recipients, who were visibly touched by the ministry’s kindness, were also treated to a special presentation of cocks, a symbolic gesture of hope and renewal.

The event, which was captured on video, provides a glimpse into the heartwarming moments that unfolded during the donation ceremony. As the team from Gracethrone International Ministry handed out the donated items, the sense of community and connection was palpable, serving as a powerful reminder of the transformative impact that acts of kindness can have on individuals and communities.

Through this remarkable initiative, Gracethrone International Ministry, Uganda, has once again demonstrated its commitment to serving as a beacon of hope and compassion, inspiring others to follow in its footsteps and make a positive difference in the lives of those around them.

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“A year of excellence” Joe Kole Outshines All in 2024

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4 days ago

01/01/2025

Faya Ghonpoint

In the current ghanaian music space, it will be unfair to give all credit to artists without acknowledging the efforts of music producers.

One producer whom we can not turn a blind eye to his recent works is Wodzrah George, widely known as Joe Kole. From the days of Flowking Stone through to the era of King Paluta and Amerado.

The champion music producer, Joe Kole, has proven to be a timeless producer; recently being behind 80% of hit songs in ghana and being a core influence in the rise of kumerican music vibe.