Acclaimed Nigerian musician Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade popularly referred to as Mr Eazi has become the first Nigerian celebrity to openly show support for Ghanaian Afua Asantewaa in her bid to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon. The record is held by Indian Sunil Waghmare, who earned the milestone after singing for […] The post Mr Eazi
The military junta in Burkina Faso, a West African nation struggling to defeat extremist groups, has been forcibly conscripting critics, say human rights organizations.
The Accra International Conference Centre(AICC) crackled with a different kind of electricity on Boxing Day. It wasn’t the hum of business deals or the buzz of conferences, but the infectious energy of the “Explosion of Joy” gospel concert. This annual tradition, hosted by legendary Ghanaian gospel choir, Joyful Way Incorporated, isn’t just a concert; it’s […] The post Joyful
Accra came alive with music and excitement on Saturday, December 23, 2023, as one of Ghana’s most celebrated singers Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor, popularly known as Efya hosted her highly-anticipated “Efya Live” concert. The event, held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) was a star-studded affair, bringing together some of Ghana’s […] The post Efya,Sarkodie,
Iconic Ghanaian rapper, Michael Owusu Addo better known as Sarkodie has expressed his admiration and appreciation for Ghanaian Highlife legend, Amakye Dede. “He was a global icon even before I was brought to this world and he’s still an icon … as a toddler listening to his amazing music now being on the same song […] The post I’m honoured to be on the
Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu The Catholic Bishop of Konongo-Mampong, Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu, has described as “malicious misrepresentation” media reports that Pope Francis has formally granted Catholic priests the Read More... The post Same-Sex
Just a week after a devastating fire ravaged the French Line section of the Kumasi Central Market, another inferno has struck has destroyed over 70 shops at the Race Course market. The blaze, which started at around 7 am on Monday, primarily consumed metal container shops selling local spices, cowhide, and second-hand clothing. The Ghana […] The post Kumasi: Fire guts over
A fiery debate has erupted within Ghana’s music scene as reggae dancehall artists Emmanuel Samini better known as Samini and Charles Nii Armah-Mensah Jnr popularly known as Shatta Wale clash over the newly launched #PlayGhana campaign. The initiative, spearheaded by the Creative Arts Agency (CAA) and its Director, Ms Gyankromah Akufo-Addo, aims to promote and […] The post “Shut
Music mogul Sean Combs better known as P. Diddy’s e-commerce platform, Empower Global, founded to champion Black-owned businesses, is reeling after 18 companies cut ties following a string of sexual assault allegations against him. The platform, launched in 2021, promised opportunities for Black entrepreneurs to thrive. However, the tide turned with accusations against Combs. Lifestyle […] The post 18
On Sunday, December 24, acclaimed Hiplife music duo Keche, will join a lineup of star-studded musicians including Perez Musik, M.anifest, Akwaboah, and legendary rapper Okyeame Kwame to perform at this year’s Citiuation All-White Outdoor party. The ‘Citiuation All-White party is an end-of-year event hosted by Citi FM/Citi TV. This year’s event will be held at […] The post ‘Party
The Ghana Tourism Authority has officially partnered with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Askof Productions Limited, Afua Asantewaa Aduonum in her attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon. In a statement which was forwarded exclusively to GhanaWeekend, the GTA said that in unison with the partnership, the venue for […] The post GTA
The Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) pulsated with excitement as it hosted the biggest gospel musical event of 2023 so far, “Rhythms of Africa”. Curated by the iconic UK-based Ghanaian gospel musician Sonnie Badu, in collaboration with George Quaye’s Image Bureau, Rhythms of Africa was a resounding success, with the event […] The post I
The management team of Ghanaian rapper, Denning Edem Hotor, better known as Edem, has provided details about the accident the rapper was involved in last Saturday. Edem’s car collided with a pedestrian on the George Walker Bush Highway a few hours after his appearance on UTV’s United Showbiz show. According to Edem’s management, the rapper […] The post A
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