PanAfrica-Ghana (PAG) has proposed a broad continental integration agenda aimed at accelerating African unity, strengthening economic independence and laying the foundation for a future Union Government of Africa.

The proposal was contained in an official position paper presented by Ras Caleb Appiah-Levi, musician, writer and rural planner, who is the Founding President of PanAfrica-Ghana (PAG) and the Prodigy International Productions Association (PIPA).

Under the theme “African Unity Can Be Achieved — Let Us Champion It to the Core!”, PAG is calling on Africans on the continent and in the Diaspora, as well as friends of Africa, to support the proposed initiatives.

The organisation is proposing 2028 as the target year for the launch of four interconnected initiatives in Ghana and West Africa. These are the Healing Africa Tour (HAT), the Give Your Heart To Africa Consolidated Relief Fund (GYHTACRF), the Global Pan-African Congress (GPAC) and the Africa Family Re-Union Jam Benefit Concerts (AFREJABEC).

According to PAG, the initiatives are intended to advance continental unity while paying living tribute to the founding fathers of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which has since evolved into the African Union (AU).

The organisation says the 2028 programme would come 128 years after the First Pan-African Congress held in London in 1900.

PAG said the founders of the OAU understood that unity and peace among independent African states were essential to the continent’s political, social, cultural and economic progress.

It cited Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, and his famous position that Ghana’s independence would have little meaning unless it was connected to the liberation of the African continent.

The OAU was established on May 25, 1963, before eventually being transformed into the African Union.

PAG argues that while Africa has made significant progress in achieving political independence, the continent still faces questions surrounding economic independence and its ability to translate political freedom into improved living standards.

The position paper identifies five broad objectives associated with continental cooperation: strengthening unity among African states, improving living standards, defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of member states, combating colonialism and neo-colonialism, and promoting international cooperation and human rights.

PAG, however, poses a central question: how can these objectives be translated into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary Africans, including traders, farmers and workers?

The organisation identifies two possible approaches to achieving African unity.

The first is to allow individual countries to solve their national challenges before addressing continental integration.

The second is to tackle the continental challenge first and establish a framework within which national problems can progressively be addressed.

PAG supports the second approach, arguing that Africa’s founding fathers were right to pursue continental unity.

The organisation also points to previous discussions on an African Union Government, including initiatives and committees that examined the concept in the early 2000s.

According to PAG, Africa needs to develop its own model of integration rather than simply copying existing political structures elsewhere in the world.

It argues that no single African country can adequately withstand global economic pressures on its own and that deeper integration is therefore necessary.

Despite its call for a continental government, PAG acknowledges that significant obstacles stand in the way.

These include the existence of more than 50 sovereign African states with different political systems and cultures, concerns among governments about surrendering aspects of national sovereignty and limited resources available to continental institutions.

Rather than demanding an immediate political merger, PAG proposes a gradualist roadmap.

It wants existing institutions and regional organisations strengthened and used as building blocks towards deeper political and economic integration.

Among the institutions identified are the African Union Commission, Pan-African Parliament, Executive Council, NEPAD and regional economic communities and blocs, including ECOWAS, SADC, COMESA, UMA and AES.

PAG also places culture at the centre of its proposed integration strategy.

It argues that Africa’s diverse cultural traditions should become tools for unity rather than sources of division.

Through the proposed Healing Africa Tour, the organisation intends to identify what it describes as cultural “knots” that create difficulties among Africans.

One issue raised is whether African countries can develop shared principles around marriage and family systems, including courtship, dowry, weddings, divorce and widowhood.

PAG argues that harmonising certain cultural practices could make movement and interaction among Africans easier and potentially contribute to greater economic integration.

A major component of the proposal is economic integration.

PAG is questioning why African countries trading with neighbouring states often have to rely on currencies such as the US dollar or British pound.

It is therefore proposing the creation of an African Common Market, with priority given to intra-African trade.

The organisation is also calling for the creation of a single African currency, which it refers to as the CUSA, arguing that a continental currency could reduce dependence on external currencies.

PAG further wants Africa to have greater control over the pricing of its natural resources.

It questions why commodities such as cocoa, gold and diamonds continue to have major price-determination centres outside Africa.

The position paper proposes the establishment of an African Diamond Bank, Gold Bullion Bank and African Diamond Market on African soil.

PAG is also calling for a stronger continental identity.

It argues that Africans generally identify themselves first by nationality — such as Ghanaian, Nigerian or Ethiopian — rather than primarily as Africans.

The organisation therefore proposes that  African become the primary continental identity while national identities continue to exist.

As part of this proposal, PAG wants an AU African Passport that would facilitate continental movement and symbolise African identity.

It has also proposed what it calls a Border Post Account.

Under the idea, a percentage of revenues generated from fees at African border posts would be channelled into a central account managed through the AU Commission.

PAG suggests that 50 per cent of border revenue across Africa could be deposited into the account, potentially creating a major source of funding for continental programmes.

The organisation believes such a mechanism could make ordinary traders direct contributors to African integration and give citizens a stronger sense of ownership of the Union.

At the centre of the position paper is the proposal to transform the African Union into what PAG calls the Continental Union States of Africa (CUSA), which it simply describes as Africa.

Under the proposed structure, sitting African Heads of State would, at an appropriate stage, transition into full-time members of a Great African Parliament.

The proposed parliament would constitute an Electoral College responsible for electing a President of Africa, Vice President of Africa, African Cabinet members, ambassadors and representatives to international bodies.

PAG says the Great African Parliament would also be expected to establish several key continental institutions, including:

An African Constitution

A common currency known as CUSA

An African Stock Exchange

An African Diamond Bank and Gold Bullion Bank

African Border Post Accounts

An African High Command

An African Court of Justice

An African Common Market

Under the proposed system, individual member states would retain Prime Ministers as heads of government, but they would be accountable to the African President and operate under a single continental constitution.

PAG’s proposal also addresses military interventions and political divisions across Africa.

It wants an African High Command under which national armed forces would swear allegiance to the continental constitution and serve as its custodians.

The organisation argues that this system could help prevent unconstitutional changes of government and ensure that political transitions take place democratically and constitutionally.

PAG also proposes limiting continental political competition to three political parties.

Each party, according to the proposal, would be required to establish branches in all member states.

The organisation compares the proposed model to football clubs, where people from different ethnic and national backgrounds can support the same team.

To build public support for the agenda, PAG says it will launch the Musicians On Pan Africa Tour (MOPATOUR) Campaign.

The campaign is expected to use music and cultural activities to advocate for African unity, sensitise citizens and mobilise resources for the proposed agenda through the AU and regional blocs.

PAG describes the overall initiative as a people’s agenda, stressing that its success would depend on Africans and friends of Africa supporting the organising process.

The organisation has invited comments, criticisms and contributions from the public as it develops the proposals.

The position paper was presented by Ras Caleb Appiah-Levi, Founding President of PanAfrica-Ghana (PAG) and Prodigy International Productions Association (PIPA), and Project Coordinator, musician and rural planner.

Peter Raymond Zwennes, Esq., listed as the legal representative for PAG and PIPA, is based at Chesterfield Close, Kpehe-Accra.

The document has been distributed to the AU Commission Chairperson and Deputy, African Heads of State, Pan-African Parliament, NEPAD, the UN Secretary-General, UNESCO, Ghana’s Presidency and Parliament leadership, the AU Diaspora Mission Ghana, the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre and the Pan African Writers Association.

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has responded to concerns and accusations raised by fellow musician Stonebwoy over their relationship, social media posts and alleged tensions between the two artistes.

In a lengthy statement posted on his X page, Sarkodie denied deliberately targeting Stonebwoy with any of his recent social media posts and questioned why the dancehall artiste interpreted them as being directed at him.

Sarkodie said the first question he asked Stonebwoy when they spoke on the phone was, “What is your problem?”

He explained that he has never made a social media post intended to shade Stonebwoy and does not allow fans to determine the meaning of his posts based on their own interpretations.

According to Sarkodie, if Stonebwoy connected himself to the post, that should make him examine why he felt the message was directed at him.

He added that he was only responding publicly because the concerns were coming directly from Stonebwoy.

Sarkodie also maintained that he does not take most issues in the entertainment industry personally because he has real-life situations that require his attention.

He said he had already told Stonebwoy during their phone conversation that nobody is under an obligation to forgive or forget someone if they do not want to.

However, he stressed that people also have the right to decide independently how they deal with situations and relationships.

According to Sarkodie, the only common objective the two musicians may have is to succeed together when possible, but if that does not happen, he is equally comfortable with it.

He explained that people have different ways of responding to situations, noting that while he may overlook certain things, there are others he believes require a response.

Sarkodie said this difference in approach should not automatically be interpreted as hostility.

He also pointed to his actions towards Stonebwoy as evidence that he has no personal problem with him.

“If I had any issues with you, I wouldn’t have been the one to pick up the phone, call you, and invite you to my RAH show,” Sarkodie wrote on X.

He was referring to his invitation to Stonebwoy to be part of his Royal Albert Hall show in the United Kingdom.

Sarkodie further addressed concerns surrounding Stonebwoy’s relationships with people who have allegedly disrespected him.

He explained that although Stonebwoy may associate with such individuals, he would never automatically conclude that Stonebwoy supports their actions.

The rapper questioned why Stonebwoy appeared to expect the same consideration from him when it came to his own relationships and associations.

Sarkodie said Stonebwoy’s concerns were not new, revealing that similar misunderstandings had occurred in the past.

He claimed that whenever Stonebwoy expressed such feelings, he made the effort to reach out, speak with him and resolve the matter privately.

He also noted that despite previous disagreements, he had continued to support Stonebwoy publicly, including celebrating his achievements and reaching out to discuss possible performances together.

Sarkodie therefore urged Stonebwoy not to attach meanings to his statements that were never intended.

“So there’s really no need to twist my words or make them mean something they don’t,” he stated in the X post.

He ended his statement with a blunt message to Stonebwoy:

“And my G, you don’t need to fk with me. I’m pretty sure I add no value to your life to even worry about me.”**

The latest disagreement reportedly followed a series of social media posts by Sarkodie after Stonebwoy’s BhimFest concert at the OVO Arena Wembley in London.

One of Sarkodie’s posts featured a video showing an amputee attempting to kick another person.

Although Stonebwoy was not mentioned by name, some fans and industry observers interpreted the post as a possible indirect message aimed at him, particularly because Stonebwoy’s leg and knee condition has previously been the subject of public discussion and mockery.

Sarkodie later shared another message on X on September 7, 2026, cautioning artistes against allowing fans to create unnecessary rivalries between musicians.

“To the artistes: just because a fan shs on another brand to elevate you doesn’t mean they love you more. Be careful about entertaining that energy,” he wrote.

He added that some people deliberately fuel conflicts because they are interested in engagement and personal gain.

Stonebwoy subsequently reacted to Sarkodie’s posts and accused the rapper of hypocrisy.

He recalled that following Sarkodie’s Royal Albert Hall performance, he personally called the rapper the next day to congratulate him.

According to Stonebwoy, the two spoke for approximately 10 minutes during that conversation.

Stonebwoy also referred to the period following his own OVO Arena Wembley performance, claiming that Sarkodie subsequently shared another video on social media that he believed contained an indirect message aimed at him.

“After my OVO, you posted the second video on social media… Whatever message you meant to send across, only you can explain,” Stonebwoy said.

Stonebwoy explained that despite his concerns about the posts, he still contacted Sarkodie because he wanted clarification.

He said Sarkodie returned his call almost immediately, and although he initially missed it, he later called back.

The two musicians reportedly had an extended conversation lasting more than an hour, during which they discussed the music industry, their individual approaches to situations and their differing perspectives.

Stonebwoy said he came away from the conversation believing that Sarkodie did not think artistes should necessarily be expected to maintain certain principles if doing so did not benefit them.

The disagreement later intensified when Stonebwoy addressed the issue during a live social media session.

During the session, he accused Sarkodie of disrespect and alleged that he had been subjected to inhumane treatment.

Stonebwoy also raised accusations of hypocrisy and betrayal while discussing his grievances against the rapper.

His comments generated significant reactions online, with fans of both musicians debating the history of their relationship and whether Sarkodie’s social media posts were indeed directed at Stonebwoy.

Ghanaian music duo Keche has extended support to a street vendor at Gomoa Fetteh after noticing that she had struggled to sell her products throughout the night.

In a video shared online, the musicians said they spotted the woman while performing on stage and realised she had been selling for several hours without much success.

According to the duo, the vendor had been selling from 4 p.m. until almost 4 a.m., but many of her items remained unsold.

After noticing her situation, Keche decided to support her business with GH¢3,000.

“She’s been selling from 4 p.m. till almost 4 a.m. When we saw her, the things had not been bought, so we thought to support her with 3k to support her business,” the duo explained in the video.

The musicians later invited the vendor onto the stage and asked her how much the items she was selling cost.

During the interaction, Keche Joshua jokingly commented, “They don’t even serve good food,” as they engaged with the woman.

However, the vendor appeared unable to mention the exact price of the products.

Keche then told her they would buy all the toffees she had brought with her. After purchasing the sweets, the duo continued their performance and threw the toffees into the crowd for fans to catch.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto, has been honoured at the 7th Africa Brain Bank Annual Summit and Awards in Accra.

Mrs Houadjeto received the Africa Visionary Leadership Award in recognition of what organisers described as her visionary leadership, exemplary public service and transformative contributions to Ghana’s economic, industrial, tourism and community development.

The award was presented during the summit held from September 3 to September 8, 2026, at the Marriott Hotel in Accra.

The event brought together business leaders, investors, government officials and professionals from several sectors, including healthcare, tourism, pharmaceuticals, construction, finance, technology, logistics, real estate and infrastructure.

As part of the annual gathering, the organisers also held a Charity Ball and Medical City Ground-breaking ceremony, aimed at engaging members of the African diaspora to contribute their expertise, investments, professional networks and philanthropic support towards Ghana’s development while reconnecting with the country’s cultural and historical heritage.

Reacting to the honour, Mrs Houadjeto expressed appreciation to the organisers and dedicated the award to the management and staff of the Ghana Tourism Authority.

“I am appreciative of the honour done to me by the organisers, but this award is dedicated to the supportive, dedicated and hardworking management and staff of the Ghana Tourism Authority,” she said.

Africa’s Brain Bank describes itself as a repository of African intellect, providing a platform for Africans to contribute their expertise, experience, talent and knowledge towards the continent’s development.

The organisation seeks to bring together leaders and professionals from different fields who share a common interest in advancing Africa’s economic development. Through recurring events and forums across the world, Africa’s Brain Bank promotes the exchange of ideas, policy insights, resources and expertise aimed at helping reshape the future of the continent.

The honour adds to the recognition of Mrs Houadjeto’s leadership at the Ghana Tourism Authority as the institution continues efforts to promote Ghana’s tourism industry and strengthen its contribution to national development

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that Ghanaian Highlife musician Barosky has been brought back to Ghana from the United Kingdom following concerns about his difficult situation.

The musician was repatriated to Ghana on Monday, September 7, 2026, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs covering the cost of his return.

Mr Ablakwa said the government will also provide Barosky with psychosocial support and financial assistance to help him settle back into life in Ghana.

He expressed gratitude to Ghana’s High Commission in the UK for coordinating the repatriation, as well as individuals, particularly Nana Romeo, who helped bring attention to the musician’s plight.

Barosky had reportedly been living in difficult conditions in Manchester for several months before his situation attracted public attention.

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