Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, known popularly as Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in prison on Friday, April 12 for mutilation of the Naira notes. Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos handed down the sentence. The controversial crossdresser was originally arraigned on April 5, 2024, by the Economic and Financial […] The post Bobrisky
Empress Gifty and some gospel heavyweights are set to deliver an unforgettable experience to patrons of The Resurrection Effect Concert (TREC) Reloaded. The event is slated for 4 pm at the National Theatre today. TREC was earlier scheduled to take place at the Living Faith Ministries International, Ashaley Botwe on Monday, April 1, 2024. Unfortunately, due to […] The post All
The Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) is calling for films (shorts, middle-length and feature-length documentaries and/or fictional films including episodic series) from independent filmmakers, film schools/students and production houses, for the 9th edition of the Festival, set to take place in September 2024. BSIFF aims to promote and celebrate the works of filmmakers from […] The post “Tell
Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, popularly called Jnr Pope, is dead. The actor died this afternoon while filming in Asaba, Delta State capital. According to our source, the actor died during a boat trip. The boat capsized and he, alongside two others yet to be identified actors, drowned. His body was recovered and rushed to the […] The post Nollywood actor Jnr Pope dies
American Rap Ja Rule (real name Jeffrey Bruce Atkins) has joined forces with the international non-profit Pencils of Promise to bring a new school building to Ghana. The project will provide a much-needed six-unit classroom block and additional facilities for the St. John’s Anglican Basic School in Nuaso, Eastern Region. Ja Rule’s commitment was evident […] The post Rapper
Award-winning Ghanaian gospel singer Joseph Matthew has claimed to be the originator of Afro-Gospel music. Afro-Gospel is a vibrant blend of African rhythms and instrumentation with Christian themes. Speaking in an exclusive interview with GhanaWeekend, Joseph Matthew said,” I’m the originator of Afro-gospel music…Afro-Gospel genre never existed… When I released my first song ”Nyame Ye” […] The post I’m
Henry Fitz, the individual involved in a social media nude video scandal with media personality Serwaa Amihere, has been charged, along with two others, for allegedly sharing the intimate video online. The police took action following a complaint lodged by Serwaa Amihere. According to the details outlined in the charge sheet presented in court, Serwaa […] The post Three
The much anticipated Ghana Comedy Awards scheme, organised by Creative Republic has officially announced the date for the main event, which takes place on 20th April 2024 for its maiden edition after it was separated from its merger with Poetry, formerly called the Comedy & Poetry Awards (CoPoAwards). The Scheme is currently the most talked […] The post Ghana Comedy Awards 2024
Acclaimed Ghanaian songstress Gyakie affectionately known as the “Songbird” is out with her latest recording ‘December’. This highly-anticipated single is now live in digital stores and promises listeners an enchanting blend of Gyakie’s trademark sound and heartfelt lyrics. ‘December’ captures the essence of the festive season with its jubilant melody and evocative storytelling, showcasing […] The post Gyakie
Celebrated Ghanaian musician, Okyeame Kwame has showered praises on the talented musician, King Paluta for his exploits. Many say considering the number of years King Paluta has been around, he has not received the corresponding recognition. Thankfully in recent times, the artiste has been able to garner the needed spotlight and has capitalised on that […] The post “King
Gospel singer Celestine Donkor believes that women, especially those with musical talent, deserve more investment. In an interview on Property FM, Celestine Donkor argued that investing in women leads to greater returns. Donkor acknowledges the challenges women face in the music industry. However, she insists that women with God-given talent are a worthy investment. […] The post “Women
Actress Yvonne Nelson has shed light on the current state of her relationship with rapper Sarkodie, revealing a significant rift since the release of her book. In her memoir, “I Am Not Yvonne Nelson,” Yvonne Nelson disclosed details about a past relationship with Sarkodie, which included an abortion. Speaking about her current relationship with the […] The post Yvonne
Grammy-nominated singer Davido has denied rumours of an arrest in Uganda and Kenya. He shared a post on his X page, imploring fans and followers to disregard the false rumours. The singer noted that he has never been arrested by anyone for any crime abroad or at home. He further stated that his lawyers were seeking legal […] The post ”April Fools” – Davido
Hip-hop star Medikal has confirmed his split from actress and entrepreneur Fella Makafui. In a tweet on March 30, Medikal, born Samuel Adu, clarified that Fella is now his co-parent for their daughter, Island Frimpong. This news comes after a social media post referred to Fella as Medikal’s wife, prompting his response. Medikal and Fella […] The post Fella Makafui is no more my
Prominent Ghanaian gospel musician, Sonnie Badu is thrilled to announce the birth of his second son. The new child has increased his total number of children to six. The UK-based Ghanaian gospel legend shared the exciting news on social media with a photo of the baby and expressed his belief that his son will play […] The post “He’s
Following a spectacular 2023 that saw Ghanaian music collective, SuperJazzClub, receive great reviews for their music, performances, European tour and spell-binding homecoming concert in Accra last December, the group has kept to its words of “more to come in 2024” with new music. The new single, titled “OFF”, is the collective’s first track of 2024 […] The post Ghanaian
Popular Ghanaian rapper Amerado has questioned the organizers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards[TGMA] Charterhouse why they failed to nominate his popular song, “Kwaku Ananse”. The Telecel Ghana Music Awards announced its nominees for this year’s awards at a well-attended launch on March 28, 2024, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre[AICC] […] The post TGMA
Ghanaian musician Michael Adangba has released a peace song dubbed ”We Want Peace” ahead of the 2024 general elections. The song calls for peace and unity among Ghanaians regardless of their political affiliation. Adangba, in an interview with GhanaWeekend, divulged that “the song reminds us that elections are conducted every four years and we have […] The post December
A piece of movie history inspired by the Titanic disaster made a splash at a recent auction. The wooden panel, used in the 1997 film as a makeshift raft for the character Rose, sold for a whopping $718,750. This prop, often mistaken for a door, has been a source of debate among fans since the […] The post Iconic Titanic door prop that kept Rose alive fetches
Ghanaian songstress Jackline Acheampong popularly known as Gyakie has shared a nostalgic photo from her primary school days at Mizpah International School on Instagram. The picture was taken when she was in Class 3 at Mizpah. In her Instagram Story, Gyakie reminisced about the day the photo was taken, recalling her excitement at receiving an […] The post Gyakie shares
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