Verified, at last! After quietly amassing over a billion views for his culturally resonant lens creations, Padmond Annor, widely known as Nana Mitch, is finally a Snap Star. No more being overlooked; he’s now impossible to ignore. As Ghana’s foremost Snap lens creator–and the country’s first influencer to reach 200,000 subscribers–Nana Mitch’s presence is impossible to evade on the app. The digital trailblazer built his legacy on augmenting the Ghanaian Snap experience with an Afrocentric and local flair, some of which are now iconic. Yet, despite these seismic milestones, he never received his flowers. That changed on July 15, 2025, when Snap Inc. made it official. The moment, widely seen as overdue, was a testament to Nana Mitch’s unrelenting creative stamina. The influencer had this to say: “Getting verified as a Snap Star is more than a mileston; it’s a deeply personal moment of validation. For years, I poured my heart into creating content that represents who I am and where I come from. I built from nothing, taught myself, stayed consistent, and kept showing up even when no one was watching.” He adds, “This recognition reminds me that the world is finally seeing what we’ve always known: African creators have powerful stories, limitless creativity, and deserve a seat at the high table of creativity. This isn’t just for me–it’s for every young Ghanaian dreaming big with just a phone in hand and a vision in their heart.” To those unaware, Nana Mitch’s talents have defined the Snapchat ecosystem for Ghanaians–and Africans at large. His creative resume includes commissions for some of West Africa’s finest stars: Sister Deborah, Hajia 4reall, Zlatan, Berbiedoll, Eniola Badmus, Papaya, Oluwabusayo Khloe Abiri (KokobyKhloe), and more. But none rival his most iconic yet: the “4 More For Nana” lens. The lens, designed for Ghana’s 13th president, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was well received by millions. It served as a playful nod to patriotism and how social media has become a staple for political campaigns. With another feather in his cap, Nana Mitch is arguably Ghana’s most accomplished Snapchat lens creator. His journey is a brilliant showcase of creative excellence and cultural representation, a reminder that African creators are not only part of the conversation but are leading it.

Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged the members of the New Patriotic Party to focus their energies on condemning the ills of the ruling National Democratic Congress.

Delivering a speech at the 2025 NPP National Delegates Conference at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Accra, Dr Bawumia bemoaned the  party’s internal attacks saying “an army that wants to win a battle must exercise discipline within its ranks”.

He admonished the members to refrain from attacking one another.

"Too often when we are yet to choose leaders, indiscipline, unacceptable language and unpardonable behavior become the order of the day. In the end when internal competitions are over, the attacks we would have launched on ourselves become the fodder and ammunition with which our opponents will attack us."

"We experienced it in the 2024 campaign, and we should not let it happen again a second time. That is why I call on all kukrudites to stop the internal attacks now”, he advised.

Dr. Bawumia asked the party to target the National Democratic Congress saying "let us rather focus on the attempt by the NDC to undermine our democracy and rule of law in trying to remove the Chief Justice! Let us focus on their clear intention to go after the Electoral Commissioner subsequently!"

He added; “Let us focus on the violence and thuggery their hoodlums carried out in the recent Ablekuma election in the full view of the police and cameras."

"I again call on the President to bring the perpetrators to book and to remind them that the elephant never forgets! No matter how long it takes, we will prosecute the perpetrators when we assume office in 2029 insha Allah,” he further remarked.

He concluded; "To the leadership of the party, I ask that you be firm and crack the whip so that discipline is maintained within our ranks. It is with discipline, humility, lessons learnt and pursuit of the common good for Ghana that we can become the refreshed party we desire."