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The news of Daddy Lumba’s passing hit me in a way I was not fully prepared for. Personally, it was unexpected. Like many young Ghanaians, I grew up to love his songs, his unique voice, his message, and the emotion he carried in every lyric. To hear that he was no more felt like a personal loss, not just to his family but to the whole country and even beyond. In Ghana, when someone passes away or dies, we usually gather for what we call the “one week” observance. It is a time to mourn together, to reflect, and to officially make preparation for the main or actual funeral. For Daddy Lumba, such a day could never be ordinary. Never! Not for a legend like Daddy Lumba. He was not just a musician; he was an icon, a storyteller, a father, and for some of us, even a teacher through his music. The Candlelight Vigils Before the official one week, there were candlelight vigils in both Accra and Kumasi. I wasn’t there in person, but I followed closely. Watching videos online and seeing the pict...

  The wait is finally over. On Saturday, 23rd August 2025 , the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) officially released the much-awaited  Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results . For months, students, parents, and teachers across the country have been holding their breath, and now the results are out for all candidates to check. As someone who has sat for this kind of before, I see this moment not only as the end of a cycle but also as the beginning of a new chapter for thousands of young people who also sat for the exams this year. Behind every result slip is a story—of sleepless nights, mock exams, nervous prayers, and hope for a greener future. The ultimate announcement According to WAEC, the results were dispatched to schools through the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Directors of Education. This means each school will soon have hard copies for collection. But in today’s digital age, candidates can also check their results instantly online th...