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Kanayo O. Kanayo calls out Catholic Church over black smoke symbolism

Veteran Nollywood Actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has sparked an international conversation after publicly challenging the Catholic Church’s centuries-old tradition of using black smoke to...

Afua Asantewaa loses out on GWR sing-a-thon record again

Ghanaian media personality and singer Afua Asantewaa has once again missed out on clinching the Guinness World Record for the longest individual singing marathon,...

Olivetheboy tips Team Eternity for Artiste of the Year at 2025 TGMAs

Ghanaian artiste Olivetheboy has named gospel group Team Eternity as his pick for Artiste of the Year at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards...

Black Sherif earns nomination in 2025 BET Awards

Black Sherif, the hitmaker behind “Kwaku the Traveller,” has earned a coveted nomination for Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, putting Ghana’s...

I don’t mind tapping into Nigerian market and using their language – Olivetheboy

Ghanaian artiste Olivetheboy has expressed his thoughts on the ongoing conversation about Ghanaian artistes sounding Nigerian. While admitting on Daybreak Hitz that he is one...

I am a married man – Olivetheboy reveals

Ghanaian afrobeats star Olivetheboy has declared that he is off the market and not interested in extramarital affairs. The hitmaker made this revelation in an...

Over 100 acres of rice farms destroyed after bridge spillage

Over 100 acres of rice farms at Gomoa Okyereko in the Gomoa East District have been submerged and destroyed following the release of a...

Lil Win supports ailing Kumawood veteran Mr. Twumasi

Actor and producer Kwadwo Nkansah, widely known as Lil Win, has extended a helping hand to ailing veteran Kumawood actor Kwaku Twumasi. Mr. Twumasi has...

Harmonious Chorale returns home after historic 2025 West African tour

Harmonious Chorale, Ghana’s internationally acclaimed choral music group, has returned home to a hero’s welcome after completing a historic 10-day musical tour across Togo,...

I cried and prayed – Chizzy Alichi opens up on newborn son’s health battle

Nollywood actress Chizzy Alichi has shared an emotional account of her journey to motherhood, revealing that her newborn son was born prematurely at 30...

Africa’s creative industries could generate over $10 billion annually

Africa is home to a dazzling mosaic of sound, color, and story—a continent where culture doesn’t just live, it dances. With its vibrant rhythms, rich...

Daddy Bosco urges creatives in gov’t to hold quarterly stakeholder engagements

Veteran broadcaster and executive member of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Daddy 'Ahuma Ocansey' Bosco, has admonished creatives who have been appointed to...

“I didn’t see myself being a sector minister” – Rex Omar

Although he was named as one of the potential candidates for the tourism, culture, and creative arts ministerial position, Rex Omar has intimated that...

‘Detty December’ means unrestricted celebrations, not lawlessness – Rex Omar

Rex Omar, the Coordinator for Blackstar Experience, has responded to recent criticism of the term 'Detty December,' used to describe entertainment activities held during...

“We need to elevate and amplify our visual artists” – Rex Omar

The Coordinator for Black Stars Experience, Rex Omar, has emphasised the need to promote Ghanaian painters and visual artists. He made this statement in an...

I didn’t break any law, yet I was threatened – KOKA narrates protest incident

Social commentator and activist Kofi Koranteng, popularly known as KOKA, has given a detailed account of his disturbing encounter with a police officer during...

EFCC grills actress Iyabo Ojo over daughter’s lavish wedding ceremony

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has confirmed that she was recently interrogated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the extravagant display of...

Sarkodie surprises fans, backs Mahama on economic revolution call

Rap icon Sarkodie has sparked widespread conversation after expressing support for former President John Dramani Mahama’s call for an economic revolution in Africa. Sarkodie, who...

You’re not more Ashanti than me – Criss Waddle to NPP supporters over his criticisms

Ghanaian rapper and AMG Business CEO, Criss Waddle, has addressed criticism from supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following his recent remarks on...

Jude Dontoh: Meet the Ghanaian designer whose craft turned heads on Met Gala 2025 red carpet

The 2025 Met Gala was a night of unapologetic Black excellence, but few moments gleamed quite like the grand debut of American music icon...

2025 Met Gala: Check out what your favorite celebrities rocked on the red carpet

Under the glittering lights of New York City, the 2025 Met Gala transformed the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art into a...

Trump considering 100% tariffs on movies not made in the US

Donald Trump says he will talk with Hollywood executives, after an earlier announcement that he would hit films made in foreign countries with 100%...

Rihanna expecting third child; debuts her baby bump at the Met Gala

Singer Rihanna has confirmed she is expecting her third baby while attending fashion's biggest night of the year, the Met Gala in New York. The...

Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert

Brazilian police said they thwarted a bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga's concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. The Civil Police...

2025 TGMA red carpet session: No invitation, no appearance

The 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) is taking a new turn as organisers implement restrictions on who can appear on...

Featuring secular musicians on gospel songs is just ‘noise’ – Mavis Asante

If collaborating with secular artistes was the only means to win souls to the Kingdom of God, then Gospel act Mavis Asante would fail...

Abiana drops heartfelt anthem to celebrate mothers

Sensational female vocalist Eldah Naa Abiana Dickson, known by her stage name Abiana, has released a new song celebrating the irreplaceable role of mothers...

He came back – Davido reveals twin son looks just like late Ifeanyi

Afrobeats superstar Davido has got fans emotional after revealing that one of his newborn twins looks exactly like his late son, Ifeanyi. In a recent...

Blackstar Experience to facilitate multi-million dollar Hollywood standard film hub – Rex Omar

Rex Owusu Marfo, the Coordinator for Blackstar Experience, government's flagship programme for tourism, arts and culture, has announced that his Secretariat is working towards...

61-year-old Reggie Rockstone defeats young opponent in intense martial arts bout [Video]

Ghanaian music legend Reggie Rockstone has made headlines for a different reason over the weekend with his explosive entry into mixed martial arts (MMA). At...

Why I have decided to stay away from politics – Dada KD

Highlife musician Dada KD has announced that he is stepping back from engaging in political and governance matters, citing a lack of energy and...

I will collaborate with King Paluta if… – Lord Kenya

Former rap icon-turned-evangelist Lord Kenya has expressed admiration for fast-rising Ghanaian rapper King Paluta, saying the young artiste reminds him of his own early...

When is Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial and what is he charged with?

The trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, one of the most successful rappers and music moguls in the US, starts in New York on 5...

Davido gifts wife Chioma Benz G-Wagon at surprise birthday party

Davido pulled out all the stops for his wife Chioma’s 30th birthday, throwing a surprise party that turned into a heartfelt celebration of love. Amid...

Funke Akindele opens up on emotional turmoil and seeking therapy

Celebrated Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has opened up about her emotional breakdown and journey to healing, revealing how therapy helped her navigate...

GWR: Liberian-Australian chef breaks cook-a-thon record with 140 hours

For some, even cooking dinner after work feels like a chore. But Liberian-Australian chef Evette Quoibia loves to cook, and she knows that good things...

Blackstar Experience: Gov’t launches flagship tourism, culture, and arts programme

The Blackstar Experience, the headline programme for Ghana's tourism, culture, and creative arts industries, has been launched. The ceremony took place on Thursday, May 1,...

I helped create Afrobeats – Akon claims

Senegalese-American singer Akon has stated that he played a key role in the rise of Afrobeats, the globally celebrated music genre from West Africa. In...

Ghanaian musicians are the most miserable in the world – Dada KD laments

Veteran highlife musician Dada KD has poured out his frustrations over the state of the Ghanaian music industry, lamenting that local artistes are among...

Bill Asamoah warns of scammers impersonating him for fake promotions

Kumawood actor Bill Asamoah has issued a strong warning to his fans and the general public about fraudulent activities being carried out in his...