Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), unveiled an ambitious plan to rejuvenate Ghana’s creative industry during a media encounter on Sunday, July 7th.Mr Mahama introduced a comprehensive policy framework named “The Black Experience,” designed to enhance the tourism and creative arts sector. He expressed optimism about the initiative, […]
Kwabena Kwabena explains why he doesn’t want to be part of award schemes.
Ghanaian highlife musician, Kwabena Kwabena, has expressed his disinterest in award schemes, citing controversies, inconsistencies, and rivalry amongst artistes as reasons. In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with DJ Slim, Kwabena Kwabena expressed his desire for a more structured and unified approach to recognising artistic achievements. “I wish it can be structured in a way […]
Uncle Ebo Whyte stages ‘Takeover’ at National Theatre from 5th to 14th July
Playwright Uncle Ebo Whyte takes over the stage with an emotional yet hilarious story set in a church. His new play for this quarter, ‘Takeover’ intricately weaves a tale of greed, integrity, and the unwavering love of a father for his wayward child. The play shows on the 5th , 6th , 7th , 12th […]
Team Eternity has paid me for ‘Defe Defe’ lyrics – Kwame Mickey
Kwame Mickey, the music producer in the centre of the issue regarding Team Eternity Ghana’s use of ‘Defe Defe’ lyrics, has disclosed what went into the resolution made by both parties. After announcing that “the issue that arose concerning Team Eternity Ghana’s use of a portion of the existing song titled ‘Defe Defe’ in their […]
Black Sherif sits atop Ghanaian charts across digital streaming platforms with Kilos Milos
Genre-defying artiste, Black Sherif continues his dominance clinching Ghana’s No. 1 spot on Apple Music, Boomplay, Audiomack, and YouTube concurrently for two weeks with his new single, Kilos Milos. The single, which debuted at number one barely 24 hours after its release across all Ghanaian music charts and broke onto other charts on the African […]
Vernacular rap will limit you – Hammer to rappers
Ghanaian music producer Edward Nana Poku Osei, also known as Hammer, has said that it is difficult for African rappers who use their local languages to break international boundaries. Although Hammer says this doesn’t apply to songs, he believes the reach of rap on the global stage is dependent on the language used. He said […]
Nigerian music video director claims ‘richest man in GH’ Shatta Wale owes him money
Renowned Nigerian filmmaker and video director, Sir Choppenson, has publicly accused dancehall king Shatta Wale of failing to settle outstanding payments for several video projects. According to Sir Choppenson, he was commissioned to shoot multiple music videos for Shatta Wale, including the recent release ‘Killa Ji Mi’, filmed in Tamale. Speaking out on social media, […]
DJ and producer Diplo accused of distributing revenge porn in new lawsuit
DJ and producer Diplo has been sued for distributing revenge porn, marking the second accusation lobbed against him for the same offence in less than a year. In the suit, filed in California on Thursday, an unidentified woman referred to as Jane Doe said she had an intimate relationship with Diplo from June 2016 to […]
Mr Logic dragged to court after allegedly defrauding US citizen of $21,000 and GH¢48,000.
Ghanaian musician Christopher Nelson, also known as Mr Logic, is currently facing charges at the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding a US citizen and his family. The alleged fraud involves amounts of $21,000.00 and GH¢48,000. Mr Logic is accused of committing the fraud under the pretence of securing a resident permit, as reported by […]
Sarkodie wows rap lovers with delivery on Hennessy Africa Cypher 2024
Sarkodie is in the trends for his coruscating performance on the Maison Hennessy cypher released on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The eight-minute cypher also features other lyrically-gifted rappers on the African continent: Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa), Didi B (Ivory Coast), Young Lunya (Tanzania), Khaligraph Jones (Kenya), and Ladipoe (Nigeria). Celebrated Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, proves […]
