‘Seeing you guys thrive inspires me’ – Sarkodie tells KiDi what keeps him motivated
Award-winning Ghanaian singer KiDi recently sat down with celebrated rapper Sarkodie for a conversation that offered rare insight into the rapper’s enduring passion for music. During the discussion shared on the rapper’s Facebook timeline, KiDi acknowledged Sarkodie’s remarkable achievements in the Ghanaian music industry. Widely regarded as the most decorated Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie has won numerous local and international awards throughout...
99% of my kissing scenes were not real – Actress Irene Opare
Veteran Ghanaian actress Irene Opare has shed light on one of the film industry’s long-standing misconceptions, revealing that most kissing scenes viewers see in movies are not actually real. Speaking on Showbiz 360 on March 6, monitored by entertainment journalist Joseph Owusu Worae, the celebrated actress explained that what audiences often interpret as real kisses are usually the result of...
12-year-old whose mother whipped her for selling her plantain without approval recovering from the trauma
A 12-year-old girl, Vida Kwarteng, who was allegedly abused by her mother, has received treatment and is expected to return to the Sefwi Wiawso Municipal Hospital on March 12 for further treatment. She will return to the Psychiatric Unit for further examination. In an interview with the victim on March 11, she confirmed she’s in a good condition even though the...
155 Granted Ghanaian citizenship
The government conferred Ghanaian citizenship on 155 members of the African diaspora at a colourful ceremony in Accra yesterday after the completion of the required application and vetting process. Waving miniature Ghana flags, and dressed in a mix of traditional and formal attire, the new citizens beamed with excitement as they took the Oath of Allegiance administered by a Circuit...
93 Nigerians arrested as Immigration raid uncovers fraud network in Accra
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has rescued 73 victims and arrested 93 Nigerian nationals during a major anti-fraud operation targeting suspected internet crime networks operating in Accra. The intelligence-led operation, conducted at the DEVTRACO Estate, led to the arrest of 91 men and two women suspected of engaging in internet fraud and violating Ghana’s immigration laws. According to a press release...
Apple Music Announces Shoday As The Latest Africa Rising Cover Star
Apple Music today announced Nigerian Afrobeats star Shoday as the latest Africa Rising cover star, spotlighting one of the continent’s most dynamic new voices at a pivotal moment in his career. Hailing from Ogun State and raised in Lagos, Shoday has steadily emerged as one of Nigeria’s most compelling talents. Known for his distinctive melodies and street-rooted sound, he first...
Hip Hop Artists Take Rap Lyrics Death Row Fight to Supreme Court
Travis Scott, Killer Mike, T.I., Young Thug and Fat Joe have filed legal briefs with the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) urging the justices to halt the scheduled execution of a Texas death row inmate whose handwritten rap lyrics were introduced as evidence during his sentencing, in a case that has ignited a national debate about the criminalisation of...
Gov’t alone cannot employ the youth – Security expert cautions
Security expert Dr Ishmael Norman has warned that government alone cannot solve Ghana’s growing youth unemployment challenge. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, Dr Norman stressed that the country must rethink its approach to job creation and involve businesses more directly in absorbing the growing number of young people entering the labour market. The President of the Institute for...
Trump says white South Africans are persecuted; some are returning to a better life
Andrew Veitch left South Africa after being held up at gunpoint in his car. But now he feels there are greater threats in the United States, he said, citing mass shootings in public places as well as violence by U.S. immigration officers. "People are being shot in broad daylight. American citizens are being shot and killed," said the 53-year-old, who...
I have never taken even GH₵1 from Shaxi – Shatta Wale calls for gov’t support
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has revealed that he has not personally benefited financially from his ride-hailing platform, Shaxi, since its launch, insisting that all revenue generated by the service is being recycled within the company to support its growth. Speaking during an interview on the Ekosiisen programme on Asempa FM on Wednesday, March 11, the musician discussed the operations of the Shaxi initiative and...
