A culturalist, Nii Alabi Bortey, has composed a two-minute dirge to honour the memory of the eight men who lost their lives in the August 6 tragic helicopter crash at the Adansi Akrofuom District in the Ashanti Region.
Nii Bortey, wh…
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All roads lead to Cedar Mountain Chapel, Assemblies of God, East Legon, when ‘Kofi Owusu Peprah Live’ concert comes off on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 5:00pm.
The upcoming concert which promises to be a time of refreshing moments in th…
The 16th edition of Miss Tourism Ghana was successfully held in Accra, celebrating culture, unity, and youth empowerment under the theme: “Tourism, the Heart of Ghana, Women Shaping a Sustainable Ghana and Bridging the Divide: A Unite…
Nigerian rapper Jude Abaga, popularly known as MI Abaga, has described the alleged role of internet fraud in financing the Nigerian music industry as a serious indictment on the country.
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King Yella is recovering from a scary incident.
The "Clout Train" rapper fell off his chair during an on-camera interview after appearing to drink nearly an entire bottle of whiskey throughout the two-hour conversation.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs is doubling down on his previously filed lawsuit against a man and his attorney, both of whom he says in an amended legal filing submitted this week, made defamatory comments about the rap mogul’s alleged involvement wit…
The singer is expecting her third baby with partner A$AP Rocky
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Internationally acclaimed Ghanaian musician Kwame Yeboah has declared that highlife music is dead in Ghana, disputing claims that the genre still thrives through modern variations.
Speaking to Kwame Dadzie on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, …
It appears the Amapiano music style is gradually catching up with gospel artistes and the latest to add his voice to the popular South African rhythm is Mokobe hitmaker, Nii Okai.
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Blac Chyna shares an update on her children's relationship while promoting her upcoming film, Pardon Me
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The new release date for “Shrek 5” is Far, Far Away.
Universal and DreamWorks Animation have postponed the fifth “Shrek” film from Dec. 23, 2026, to June 30, 2027. This is the second release date delay for “Shrek 5,” which was originall…
Taylor Swift announces new album The Life of a Showgirl on boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast
Fans speculated amid cryptic social media posts and countdown on Swift's website
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Nigerian Afropop star Tems has told the BBC "people don't really respect women" in her industry.
The two-time Grammy award-winner told the BBC that at the start of her career, she struggled to be taken seriously.
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It was a moment of pride for Ghana’s Dancehall artiste, Epixode when he performed at 14th edition of The Hague African Festival (THAF), to wrap up the festival at Zuiderpark Theatre.
Backed by the dynamic all-female Infinity Band, Ep…
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Award-winning dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy has expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that killed eight people, including military men and two Ministers.
In an emotional interview last week, Stonebwoy described the…
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has unveiled ambitious plans to immortalise the legacy of Ghanaian music legends, including Highlife icon Daddy Lumba, who died recently, with a national Music Museum and Hall of Fame.
This develo…
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The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has inaugurated a newly constituted board for the National Theatre with a call to spearhead the revival of the institution’s operations and cultural programming.
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Dolly Parton is reportedly reaching out to support Kelly Clarkson as the singer battles a tough chapter both personally and professionally.
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US rapper Soulja Boy has been released from custody after prosecutors decided there was not enough evidence to bring weapons charges.
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New evidence suggests people returned to live among the ruins of Pompeii after the ancient Roman city was devastated by a volcanic eruption.
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Renowned Highlife artiste and Presidential Staffer for Black Stars Experience, Rex Omar has endorsed full-scale investigation into the helicopter crash which claimed eight lives including two Cabinet Ministers at the Adansi Area of the A…
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IT was in 1993, and Ernest Toah Akonor (E.T. Akonor Jnr), a young man, was getting his car fixed at a mechanic shop in Kaneshie, Accra.
Call it destiny, Daddy Lumba, then a rising star, was also at the same shop, tinkering with his v…
Ghanaian authorities have taken possession of a luxury car allegedly linked to proceeds of crime from popular musician Charles Nii Armah, better known as Shatta Wale, following a request from the US.
The 2019 Lamborghini Urus is alleg…
Zendaya and Tom Holland are enjoying an English summer.
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The residents of Winter Park, Fla., were stunned last week when the city's highly anticipated new statue of MLK Jr. was revealed
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The Charity Commission found no evidence of "widespread or systemic bullying or harassment, including misogyny or misogynoir," following an investigation
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The One Week observance of the death of Ghanaian music icon, Daddy Lumba, will be held on Saturday, August 30, in Accra at a yet-to-be-disclosed venue. However, the final funeral rites will take place in Kumasi.
This was disclosed by…
Renowned filmmaker Ivan Quashigah has been appointed as the Chairman of the newly inaugurated Board of the Ghana National Film Authority (NFA), following a presidential appointment in accordance with the Development and Classification of…
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Ghanaian actress and entrepreneur, Victoria Lebene, has shared a profound revelation about her spiritual journey, confessing that she initially believed she would marry a pastor due to her deep connection with God from a young age.
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The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has issued a statement urging the public to remain calm and await the outcome of the investigation into the fire outbreak at the Accra Tourist Information Centre (ATIC).
The blaze, which occurred at …
The Deputy High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr. Keith McMahon, visited the family of the late music legend, Daddy Lumba, to offer condolences on behalf of Britain and the world. Mr. McMahon expressed his sympathy, highlighting Daddy Lumba's s…
The rapper was taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department early on Sunday, Aug. 3
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Soulja Boy was arrested in Los Angeles in the early hours of Sunday, Aug. 3
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GHANA’S music legend, Daddy Lumba, may have achieved monumental success in his career, but his closest confidant, Ernest Toah Akonor (E.T. Akonor Jnr), has revealed a poignant truth—the Highlife maestro harboured a dream he never got to …
Highlife musician Ofori Amponsah has paid an emotional tribute to the late music legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, describing himself as unworthy of the immense mentorship and fatherly support he received from t…
Hausa Youth Ghana has officially announced the launch of activities for World Hausa Day 2025, with this year’s commemoration set to span the entire month of August.
Themed “A Month of Hausa Language Activation and Cultural Celebratio…
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, in collaboration with the National Folklore Board (NFB), has officially launched the "By the Fire Side" Storytelling Series under the theme "Memories of Tales". The initiative seeks to…
Kitale, Kenya — Kitale Film Week, one of East Africa’s most promising cultural festivals, has announced the naming of Mudamba Mudamba (Peter Mudamba), a respected figure in African documentary and independent cinema, as its new Festival Di…
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has made a passionate appeal for the late highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, to be accorded a state funeral in recognition of his unparalleled contribution to Ghanaian music and national identity.
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