Amerado has revealed why he released ‘Date Rush’, a few days after King Paluta had released his mega hit song, ‘Makoma.’ After the release of Amerado’s ‘Date Rush’, some social media users suggested that he should have waited for King Paluta’s ‘Makoma’ to enjoy some monopoly on the music marketing before dropping his song. According […]
Joy Prime’s KMJ to host second edition of Africa Cinema Summit
Joy Prime’s morning show co-host, Kpekpo Maxwell Justice, popularly known as KMJ, will be hosting the 2024 edition of the Africa Cinema Summit. The date for this year’s event is 7th to 10th October 2024. The first edition of the summit which took place last year drew various film makers from 20 African countries to […]
Guinness Ghana DJ Awards 2024 switches to new venue
Merqury Republic, organisers of Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, Africa’s premier celebration of DJ talent and culture, powered by Smirnoff, have announced a change in venue for this year’s edition. The 2024 edition of the event which is in its 12th year, will now take place at the Palms Convention Centre, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel […]
3Music Awards makes a triumphant return with 2024 edition.
The 2024 edition of the 3Music Awards marked a spectacular comeback for one of Ghana’s most beloved music award shows. Held at the Palm Convention Centre inside the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on Saturday, the event was a night to remember, celebrating the best of Ghanaian music and the resilience of the industry. The […]
Adjetey Anang suggests actors can fight ‘galamsey’ better through stories than protests
Ghanaian actor Adjetey Anang popularly known as Pusher, has highlighted the impact of storytelling in addressing societal ills like illegal mining, known in Ghanaian parlance as galamsey. While reacting to a question about the need for creative industry people to add their voices to the campaign against illegal mining, the ‘Things We Do for Love’ […]
Amerado explains why he declined Barima Sidney’s feature request
Ghanaian musician Amerado has broken silence on reports that he refused to feature on a song by Barima Sidney. Speaking to Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, Amerado indicated that one of the factors that informs his decision to feature on a song is inspiration. According to him, when the inspiration is missing, he […]
The trolls on social media regarding my toe injury were so heartbreaking – Sonnie Badu
Gospel musician Sonnie Badu has stated trolls on social media concerning his toe injury were heartbreaking. According to him, although he was disappointed in the remarks received from netizens, he realised it was the norm. Speaking with Andy Dosty on Daybreak Hitz, he reiterated his condition was never faked. “It was a bit heartbreaking but […]
An ex-president warned me to stay away from politics or my career would be cut short – Sonnie Badu
Ghanaian U.K.-based gospel artiste and Rockhill Chapel founder, Sonnie Badu has disclosed that a former president of Ghana once cautioned him against dabbling in politics, citing safety concerns. In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty, Sonnie Badu said, “This side of Africa, we don’t understand politics very well, and one ex-president advised me […]
Technology has complicated the landscape of copyright – Agyapa Mercer
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Andrew Agyapa Mercer, has highlighted the impact of technological advancement on copyright. He made this statement while addressing Directors General of Copyright Offices in the West Africa sub-region at the opening of a three-day workshop on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra. He […]
DJ Kaxtro’s top 10 rappers list is a joke: Okyeame Kwame is the best rapper alive
The release of the ‘Top 10 Ghanaian Rappers of All Time’ list by DJ Kaxtro, while certainly sparking conversations, has also drawn sharp criticism for leaving out a central figure in Ghana’s rap history: Okyeame Kwame. Showbiz personalities like Don Itchi and PortfoliotheMC, along with many netizens, have questioned how a list of such magnitude […]