Francis Kokutse

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Francis Kokutse is a journalist working with the Associated Press, Dow Jones Newswires, Nation Group of Kenya and USA Today. he works on assignments related to politics, business and finance, social culture, and sports. He is interested in writing and poetry.

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Ghanaian Hip-life

Hip-life is the name for the music that pours out of nightclubs and bars throughout Ghana, and has been touted by some as the genre set to take the place of the nation’s celebrated high-life music. But not all Ghanaians are thrilled with the growing popularity of the mixture of high-life and American rap that characterizes hip-life; the older generation believes that their cultural heritage is being destroyed.

By Francis Kokutse - 19 June 2010 - Text

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Faith and Football


The issue of fasting and playing football has come to the fore on the international stage recently. Foreign stars who practice religious fasting are involved in various leagues around the world and, whilst various medical experts claim it has effects on the players’ games, it seems opinion is divided.

By Francis Kokutse - 27 May 2010 - Text