Ghanaian media personality Cynthia Tima Yeboah, popularly known as Tima Kumkum, has revealed that she has been separated from her husband, Dominic Duodu, since April 2025, as their second marriage goes through divorce proceedings.

Mr Dominic Duodu has taken to Instagram to share a cryptic message about his decision to remain silent during the difficult period.

In a post shared on his Instagram page, Dominic explained that his silence should not be mistaken for having nothing to say.

“Silence isn’t empty; it’s full of answers,” he wrote.

He added that he had deliberately stepped away from social media and the noise surrounding controversies, saying the decision had helped him find peace, heal and gain clarity.

“I stepped away from all the noise, and peace looked like this today, lost in the green, found in myself,” he stated.

Dominic concluded his message with a reflection on the therapeutic value of nature.

“Sometimes nature is the only therapy you need,” he added.

His post comes shortly after Tima Kumkum opened up about the end of her second marriage, confirming that the couple have been separated for more than a year.

Ras Caleb Appiah-Levi has called on Ghanaians, particularly young people, to stop using insults and abusive comments when engaging with issues on social media.

In a message titled “Stop These Stupid Comments. Insults Don’t Make You a Wise and Intelligent Person,” Ras Caleb said the growing culture of insults on platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and news pages was undermining constructive public discourse.

He argued that many social media users resort to personal attacks when discussing national issues, politics, religion and public figures, believing that the ability to insult others demonstrates intelligence or courage.

According to him, insults do not make a person wise or intelligent but rather expose a lack of meaningful ideas.

He urged people to distinguish between genuine criticism and personal attacks, stressing that disagreement should be based on facts, ideas and possible solutions.

Ras Caleb said hiding behind a phone to insult another person should not be mistaken for courage.

He maintained that true bravery involves confronting issues honestly and respectfully, while wisdom is demonstrated through the ability to correct others without resorting to abuse.

He also challenged young people who frequently insult successful individuals online to examine their own achievements rather than use social media as a platform for personal attacks.

He further warned that abusive online comments could have consequences beyond social media.

According to him, potential employers, business partners, future spouses and other important people may come across a person’s social media activity and form opinions based on what they see.

He described social media comments as a reflection of an individual’s character, cautioning that constant negativity, insults and bitterness could damage future opportunities.

Ras Caleb also urged people to focus on ideas when they disagree with public officials or other individuals.

Using Ghana’s independence struggle as an example, he cited Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, arguing that meaningful change comes from advancing stronger ideas rather than simply attacking opponents with insults.

He said people should be able to identify what they believe is wrong and explain how it can be improved.

For him, criticism without facts, ideas or solutions amounts to “noise” and does little to contribute to national development.

Ras Caleb further appealed to Ghanaians and Africans to maintain respect in their interactions, particularly when disagreeing with elders, leaders and other public figures.

He said being outspoken or “woke” should not be confused with being rude or disrespectful.

He encouraged people to remain critical while maintaining civility, stressing that it is possible to be firm, radical and passionate without becoming abusive.

Addressing young people directly, Ras Caleb urged them to think carefully before commenting on social media.

He encouraged those who disagree with an issue to use facts, those who are angry to channel their anger into solutions, and those who have nothing constructive to contribute to consider remaining silent.

He said people should strive to make their contributions bring “light, not darkness” to public discussions.

Ras Caleb concluded his message with a call for people to focus less on winning arguments through insults and more on building, planting, improving and contributing positively to society.

His central message was that wisdom should be demonstrated through constructive ideas and meaningful action, rather than through insults and abusive social media comments.

Veteran Kumawood actor Paa George has expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for providing him with financial assistance over several years, describing the support as a major source of help in his life.

The 89-year-old actor said this during an interview on TV3, where he acknowledged President Mahama and other individuals who have supported him throughout his long-acting career and into his old age.

According to Paa George, President Mahama has consistently assisted him financially for several years.

He also singled out veteran actress Mabel Amétor Asso, whom he said has been paying his monthly bills for more than three years.

The actor further expressed appreciation to actress Nana Ama McBrown and other colleagues who have supported him at various stages of his life and career.

“I am grateful to President John Dramani Mahama for helping me financially for several years, and actress Mabel Amétor Asso pays my bills every month for over three years.”

Looking back on his remarkable career in Ghana’s entertainment industry, Paa George said his journey in acting dates back to 1957, the year Ghana gained independence.

He recalled beginning his acting career through Brigade Concert, where he worked with several entertainers who have since passed away.

“I started acting during brigade concert, since 1957. Many people I started with are no more,” he said.

Paa George also attributed his continued physical strength and activity in old age to the demands of his profession.

He explained that travelling to different locations for film productions has kept him physically active over the years.

“Acting gave me the privilege to exercise because I go to different locations like the Atwea Mountains to film. Which is why I am still strong,” he noted.

Paa George remains one of Ghana’s longest-serving screen personalities, having contributed significantly to the country’s theatre and film industry for decades.

He rose to prominence through the popular Concert Party tradition, performing alongside notable personalities including Agya Ntow, Bob Vans, Lord Bob Cole and Appiah Agyekum.

He was also a member of the Ebibiman drama group, further establishing his presence in Ghana’s theatre scene.

In the 2000s, Paa George experienced renewed popularity in Ghana’s mainstream film industry. During that period, he appeared in numerous productions alongside prominent actors including Agya Koo, Mercy Asiedu, Nana Ama McBrown, Kyeiwaa, Miracle Afranie and Bill Asamoah.

Oswald Okaitei has provided a detailed explanation of the original concept behind the Black Star Experience, arguing that the programme was designed as a straightforward and executable government initiative aimed at using Ghana’s culture, arts and tourism sectors to drive national identity, tourism and job creation.

Speaking on the Kessben Entertainment show on Kessben Radio/TV with host Kojo Preko Dankwa, Mr Okaitei said the initiative, as outlined from the perspective of the NDC Manifesto Committee, was fundamentally intended to be a deliberate government-led investment in Ghana’s cultural and creative heritage.

According to him, the programme was built around three main objectives: reviving Ghanaian cultural heritage and strengthening national self-identity, making Ghana a preferred tourism destination—at least within the sub-region—and creating employment opportunities.

Mr Okaitei explained that the manifesto had already outlined several ways through which the objectives of the Black Star Experience could be achieved.

The first, he said, was through investment in the existing domains of the Ministry responsible for tourism, culture and the arts, which are already managed through government institutions and agencies.

He mentioned institutions such as the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), National Commission on Culture, Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) and the Creative Arts Agency (CAA) as examples.

He argued that under this approach, the performance and achievements of the various agencies could directly contribute to measuring the success of the Black Star Experience.

“By this, any success achieved by any of the agencies is a success measure of the flagship programme,” he explained.

The second component, according to Mr Okaitei, involved special initiatives and investments designed to strengthen Ghana’s cultural and tourism infrastructure.

He cited proposals such as the construction of a second National Theatre in Kumasi and the development of a new city in the Volta Region as examples.

He noted that if such projects were successfully executed, they would also constitute tangible success measures of the Black Star Experience.

Mr Okaitei said another major component of the programme, which has attracted considerable public attention, is Tourism 360.

He explained that Tourism 360 was conceived as a year-round tourism programme intended to boost both domestic and international tourism by creating a structured calendar around Ghana’s diverse cultural heritage.

Under the concept, different aspects of Ghanaian culture would be highlighted and celebrated each month.

Among the examples he mentioned were a month dedicated to Ghanaian food and medicine, another focusing on Ghanaian sports heritage, a month for Ghanaian clothing and fashion, and another dedicated to Ghanaian literary heritage.

The monthly activities, he said, could take different forms, including colloquiums, conversations, festivals, concerts and other cultural events.

Mr Okaitei further explained that the Tourism 360 component was not necessarily intended to mean that government would personally organise every event on the calendar.

Instead, he said, the model was expected to encourage individuals, institutions, organisations and corporate bodies with an interest in promoting Ghanaian culture and tourism to submit proposals for consideration.

He compared the proposed approach to the model used for Ghana Month, where interested stakeholders can develop activities around the celebration.

According to him, successful proposals would be incorporated into the Black Star Experience activities for the relevant month, while the proponents would largely take responsibility for funding their projects.

This, he suggested, would allow government to provide coordination, promotion and an overarching national framework without necessarily bearing the entire financial burden of every activity.

Based on this structure, Mr Okaitei expressed the view that implementing the Black Star Experience should not be particularly difficult.

He maintained that the initiative was designed around existing government institutions, targeted investments and partnerships with private-sector and other stakeholders.

“By this, I do not think executing this beautiful programme should be a problem,” he said.

Mr Okaitei said his explanation formed the basis of his submission during his appearance on the Kessben Entertainment programme on Kessben Radio/TV.

He argued that the Black Star Experience should therefore be understood as a broad national framework for coordinating investments, cultural activities, tourism promotion and creative-sector development rather than being limited to a single event or activity.

Ras Caleb Appiah-Levi has called on Africans, particularly Ghanaians, to cultivate better attitudes, arguing that the continent’s biggest challenge is not a lack of resources but a lack of proper conduct and social refinement.

In a thought-provoking piece titled “Uncouth Attitude,” Ras Caleb Appiah-Levi argued that resources and opportunities alone cannot guarantee progress if people lack discipline, courtesy and good character.

He used a series of analogies to emphasise his point, noting that a person with an uncouth attitude could be given a golden throne and still turn it into a dirty stool.

According to him, even a luxury vehicle could be misused by someone who lacks proper values, while a beautiful marriage could be destroyed by a partner whose behaviour causes constant pain.

“Because attitude is the engine, not the car,” he wrote.

Ras Caleb described an uncouth attitude as the behaviour of someone who is “uncultured, untrained, unrefined and unmannered,” particularly a person whose actions bring shame to themselves and their communities.

He identified several areas where he believes uncouth behaviour has become prevalent in Ghanaian society.

He criticised what he described as the growing lack of courtesy in public conversations, especially on radio and social media.

According to him, some young people insult elders on radio under the guise of exercising freedom of speech, while others attack their employers online and describe the conduct as expressing an “honest opinion.”

He also criticised callers on radio programmes who resort to insults and shouting instead of engaging in respectful debate.

He questioned whether society still values expressions such as “please,” “thank you” and “I beg to differ,” warning that careless speech can eventually translate into careless living.

“We talk anyhow. And anyhow talk leads to anyhow life,” he stated.

Ras Caleb also raised concerns about how some Ghanaians treat public spaces and property.

He pointed to the practice of people throwing sachet-water plastics from moving vehicles, even after keeping their own homes clean.

He further cited incidents of football fans damaging stadium seats after their teams lose matches and members of the public verbally abusing healthcare workers who are attending to them.

He argued that such behaviour reflects a failure to appreciate that public facilities and spaces belong to everyone.

“We treat what belongs to all of us as if it belongs to nobody. That is uncouth,” he wrote.

The writer described the misuse of authority as one of the most damaging forms of uncouth behaviour.

He argued that some individuals become disrespectful when given even small amounts of power or authority.

He cited examples of security personnel abusing their positions at barriers, individuals in administrative positions refusing to show basic courtesy, and political appointees allegedly becoming inaccessible after attaining office.

According to him, acquiring power does not fundamentally change a person’s character but rather exposes what was already there.

“Power does not change a man; it exposes him,” he stated.

He added that someone who was uncouth before attaining a position of influence could become even more difficult to deal with after gaining authority.

Ras Caleb further criticised aspects of social media culture, arguing that technology has amplified some negative behaviours.

He lamented the tendency of people to mock others who are suffering, record accidents instead of helping victims and circulate intimate images of people for online attention.

He also expressed concern about the manner in which some people insult Presidents, Chiefs, Pastors and Imams online.

According to him, freedom of expression should not be separated from responsibility and good manners.

“Freedom without manners is madness. Technology without culture is disaster,” he wrote.

Ras Caleb invoked the legacy of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, as an example of leadership combined with culture and refinement.

He argued that Nkrumah’s influence was not based solely on intelligence but also on his ability to communicate, show respect, inspire others and conduct himself with dignity.

He maintained that these qualities contributed to the respect Nkrumah commanded internationally.

Ras Caleb urged Ghanaians and Africans to deliberately rebuild a culture of courtesy, discipline and respect.

Among the values he encouraged people to embrace are learning to greet others, apologising when they are wrong, observing queues, listening before responding aggressively, respecting the elderly and showing regard for public offices, uniforms and traditional authority.

He also called for greater responsibility towards the environment, stressing that people should keep public spaces as clean as they keep their personal surroundings.

He concluded his message by describing good manners as a valuable quality that can open doors that money cannot.

“An uncouth attitude is a cheap dress on an expensive body. It reduces your value.”

He urged individuals to change their attitudes as a pathway to improving their personal lives and society as a whole, ending with the message: “Change your attitude, and you change your altitude. Blessed times.”