Acclaimed American rapper, Meek Mill, has announced his interest in obtaining Ghanaian citizenship. Meek Mill’s last visit to Ghana was in December 2022 where he performed at the Afro Nation music festival. During his stay in Ghana, he visited the Jubilee House and held a meeting with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Despite courting public […] The post I need Ghanaian citizenship
A new Christian nightclub called The Cove has opened up in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. The nightclub is the brainchild of seven young Black men who wanted to combat the decline in church attendance, especially among Black Protestant congregations. The club’s goal is to help young adults experience a Christian community outside of the church walls. […] The post The
A devastating fire has engulfed the luxurious residence of Highlife legend Kojo Antwi, located in Hong Kong near Kwashieman in the Ablekuma North Constituency of the Greater Accra Region. The origin of the fire, which commenced on a Sunday evening, remains unknown but it is reported to have started in a corridor close to the […] The post Fire guts Kojo Antwi’s ‘luxurious’
News of a fire engulfing legendary Highlife musician Kojo Antwi’s Kwashieman studio has sent shockwaves through the Ghanaian entertainment industry A shoemaker living near Kojo Antwi’s house, Oneday Oneday, spoke to GhanaWeekend about the fire that ravaged the building on Sunday, March 3, 2024. While clarifying that the building was primarily used as a recording […] The post Shoemaker
Sammy Flex, the manager of dancehall artist Shatta Wale, has disclosed that he hopes to manage the self-acclaimed dancehall king for many years. Known for frequently changing management, Shatta Wale has left some past partnerships on less than amicable terms. The ace entertainment journalist sees managing the iconic Dancehall artiste as a valuable learning experience, […] The post I
Ghanaian media personality and fashion icon Kofi Okyere Darko, popularly known as KOD, has paid tribute to late Jamaican reggae legend Peter Anthony Morgan. Peter Anthony Morgan, who was the lead singer of legendary Jamaican band Morgan Heritage died on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The news of the demise of the 46-year-old Grammy award-winner was […] The post He’ll
Multiple award-winning Hiplife music duo Keche has ignited heated debate with their bold claim that “secular musicians are rather the ones doing Gospel music.” Keche believes that their music, though not explicitly religious, promotes positive messages that resonate with listeners and can uplift them spiritually. “ I believe gospel songs are the ones we are […] The post Secular
The Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of entertainment company Hustle Hard, Mr Kweku Bawuah Bonsafo popularly known as Bouticrow is ready to shake up the Ghanaian entertainment industry with a significant investment of over $10 million. Bonsafo, a US-based entrepreneur with years of experience in the music industry, aims to provide “end-to-end solutions” and elevate Ghana’s […] The post I’m
The Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of entertainment company Hustle Hard, Mr Kweku Bawuah Bonsafo popularly known as Bouticrow is ready to shake up the Ghanaian entertainment industry with a significant investment of over $10 million. Bonsafo, a US-based entrepreneur with years of experience in the music industry, aims to provide “end-to-end solutions” and elevate Ghana’s […] The post I’m
Hiplife legend Okyeame Kwame has debunked claims that he has been paid to join the manifesto committee of flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Okyeame Kwame is one of the fifteen people who were named as members of the New Patriotic Party’s Manifesto Committee for tourism, arts, and culture. Other […] The post Bawumia’s
Hiplife Legend Okyeame Kwame and actor Prince David Osei have been named on the manifesto committee for the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. They form part of the party’s sub-committee on tourism, arts and culture chaired by the Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante and […] The post Okyeame
Popular Ghanaian Socialite and musician Hajia4Real has agreed to pay over $4M to the American authorities after pleading guilty in a romance scam case. Hajia4Reall, known in real life as Mona Faiz Montrage, pleaded guilty to her involvement in laundering the proceeds of a series of romance scams. This was announced on Wednesday, February 21, […] The post Romance
On Tuesday, February 20, Ghanaian songstress Wendy Asiamah Addo better known as Wendy Shay celebrated her birthday with a heartwarming act of generosity. Through her Shay Foundation, she visited the Paediatric Theatre at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, her birthplace, to offer meaningful support. Beyond donations of essential items like baby cots and a digital […] The post Wendy
Ghana’s Stonebwoy brought his signature sound and authentic dancehall experience to Marina Green Park in L.A., California, performing at this year’s Cali Vibes Festival on Saturday (February 17). A luminary in contemporary Afropop and lauded for his profound lyricism and remarkable achievements in the global music scene, the Ghanaian musician headlined the festival’s Boomyard Stage, […] The post Stonebwoy
Local, regional, state, and national dignitaries gathered to honour iconic American singer Usher at an event sponsored by Amazon. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of his New Look Foundation at Clark Atlanta University, Usher was recognized for his musical achievements and his impactful humanitarian work. Mayor Andre Dickens presented him with the Phoenix Award, while […] The post Usher
Ghanaians Ama K. Abebrese and Kofi Kinaata have been selected as part of a group of influential personalities for the United Nations International Organisation for Migration (UN-IOM) newly launched Goodwill Ambassador Pilot Programme and Celebrity Engagement Programme. The UN-IOM stated that the Goodwill Ambassador Pilot Programme and Celebrity Engagement Programme aims to “utilize the influence […] The post Ama
Celebrated gospel singer Nana Osei better known as Nacee has hinted that he has composed a new campaign song for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. .Nacee, known for his popular Mahama campaign tracks like “E dey bee”, “Onaapo”, and “Mahama Okada”, revealed the news in response to a question about his […] The post Mahama’s
Andrew Egyapa Mercer, the Tourism Minister-designate, has expressed enthusiasm about his new role, highlighting the significant opportunities within the tourism sector. His nomination on February 14 was part of a broader cabinet reshuffle announced by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, marking changes in key ministerial positions since his assumption of office in 2017. In an […] The post There
By Philip Gebu The 2024 edition of National Chocolate Day was scheduled from 9 to 14 February. It is on the theme: “Eat Chocolate, stay healthy, grow Ghana” and sub-themed: “Explore Ghana, eat chocolate. Some activities scheduled for the celebration include a visitation to the Chief Imam, the Central and Cantonments Mosques, as well as […] The post
After previously holding meetings with legendary American icons like, Jermaine Dupri, Timberland and Jim Jones who is confirmed to be on the Remix of GAMBO’s hit Record DRIP, along with other music executives, award-winning Ghanaian Afrobeats artiste and rapper, Bashir Annan better known as Gambo had a fruitful networking session with US rap icon, actor […] The post Snoop
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