Ghana’s music industry has lost one of its brightest stars. Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, passed away at dawn on Saturday at Bank Hospital in Accra after a short illness. He was 60. With over 30 albums to his name and a legacy that reshaped highlife music, Daddy Lumba’s influence is eternal. […]
The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has confirmed that discussions have taken place with Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel regarding a potential concert at the Accra Sports Stadium. Reports of a possible December performance have stirred both excitement and concern, particularly among football fans worried about the protection of […]
A federal judge on Tuesday said Sean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced on October 3 after the music mogul was convicted on charges of transporting prostitutes to engage in drug-fueled sexual performances. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, who oversaw Combs’ trial in Manhattan, approved the date following a request from Combs’ lawyer Marc Agnifilo. Prosecutors […]
Ghanaian filmmaker and staunch New Patriotic Party (NPP) member, Socrate Safo, has expressed frustration over what he describes as the NPP’s lack of appreciation for creatives within the party. Speaking with Halifax Ansah-Addo on Okay FM in Accra, Safo, who is also a former Director for Creative Arts at the National Commission on Culture, said […]
Ghanaian socialite and musician Mona Faiz Montrage, widely known as Hajia 4Reall, is expected to be released today from the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia after serving a one-year and one-day prison sentence. According to publicly available information from the US Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator the 32-year-old Ghanaian will be released on May […]
Musician King Promise is the Artiste of the Year Award at the 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). The Paris hitmaker won the award at the exciting event held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre on May 10, 2025. He beat competition from Stonebwoy, Joe Mettle, Black Sheriff, […]
A TikTok content creator, widely known as ‘Disturbing’, has passed away after suffering a seizure during a live broadcast at his home in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State in Nigeria. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday and went viral, with footage capturing the final moments of the entertainer as he appeared visibly distressed before […]
British actor and filmmaker Idris Elba has made a return to Ghana, where he was honoured as a son of the Ga land under the reign of King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II. His homecoming on March 25, 2025, was celebrated with a grand ceremony at the Ga Mantse Palace in Accra, recognising his contributions to […]
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been plunged into mourning following the untimely passing of veteran actress Nkechi Nweje. Known for her compelling performances and motherly roles in Nollywood, her death has sent shockwaves across the industry, leaving many heartbroken. While details surrounding her demise remain undisclosed, her passing marks the end of an era for one […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs has pleaded not guilty to an amended indictment that includes new allegations of forced labour. The superseding indictment alleges the rap mogul forced employees to work long hours under threat of physical and reputational harm and forced at least one worker to engage in sex acts with him. Mr Combs’s lawyers have […]
Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has inaugurated a 17-member committee to revive the Kumawood movie industry. The committee is made up of actors including Mercy Asiedu, Bill Asamoah, and members of the various guilds, among others. The committee chaired by Bishop Ofori-Adu has been charged by the Minister to rejuvenate Kumawood, which has over […]
Information reaching myjoyonline.com indicates that celebrated actor Mawuli Semevor has died. The unfortunate incident happened on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital, where he was receiving treatment after suffering burns from a fire accident about a week ago. He was 63. On February 8, 2025, Judith Addison of Beyond Burns International, a dedicated non-profit […]
