Accra [dot] ALT, in collaboration with Redd Kat Pictures and Chale Wote Street Art Projekt, has scheduled this year’s edition of the Chale Wote Street Art Festival for August 19-25. The 2024 edition themed ‘And Now An End To The Empire Of Horrors,’ draws inspiration from some of Africa’s deepest history that lies in the […]

Contrary to claims that political affiliations are usually inimical to the careers of creatives, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku-Mantey it depends on the individual. Speaking to Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, Mark said some people have endorsed political parties but was strong in their field of work. Citing […]

Ghanaian gospel music collective, Team Eternity Ghana, has announced the passing of its member, Nhyira Marfo. According to a statement issued by the group, Nhyira, one of the lead singers of Team Eternity passed away on August 7, 2024. “On Wednesday, 7th August, 2024, we received news of the sudden passing of our friend and […]

Entrepreneur and National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Okaikoi Central, Baba Sadiq has advised entertainment industry stakeholders to cease criticism of Deputy Minister Mark Okraku-Mantey over unmet expectations. Speaking in an interview with DJ Slim on Daybreak Hitz, the politician attributed the creative industry’s slow progress to the government’s inadequate support, not Mark Okraku-Mantey’s […]

Anticipation builds up as dancehall artiste Shatta Wale prepares to release his new album titled ‘Safa’. The album which is an abbreviation for ‘Shatta and Fans Album’, is a carefully curated to caters specifically for fans and lovers of Shatta Wale’s music. So far three tracks: Killa Ji Mi, Minamino Sin and I know have […]

In an interview with JoyNews’ Nicholas Ekow Yamoah, Yvonne recounted how her daughter would often come home with various problems, which caused her significant worry. This concern ultimately led to the establishment of the Just Like Mama daycare. “My daughter started school when she was one year 6 months old and it was actually the […]

Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu is dead. According to reports, the iconic singer died Tuesday night after performing at an event at Banana Island, Lagos. She was 72. Onwenu was said to have slumped after performing at the birthday ceremony of Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. She was later confirmed […]

Accra Dot Alt, the organisers of Chalewote Street Art Festival has called on vendors to register for the 2024 edition which is slated for August 19-25, 2024. People in the fields of art, technology, design, sports, and food beverage are supposed to call the organisers on 0209733031, 0539607842 and 0504737978 to make their bookings ahead […]

Ghanaian gospel artiste Obaapa Christy has launched an initiative to project three budding musicians. As part of the second anniversary of her eatery Obaapa Essen, the ‘Hyebre Sesafo’ singer is running a contest called ‘Sing Like Obaapa’ which will give up and coming singers the opportunity to perform at the anniversary celebration of the restaurant. […]

Ghanaian singer Adina has suggested that to encourage a lot of musicians to do highlife, music consumers should develop some love for the genre. Although she ventures into other genres of music, Adina says highlife comes naturally to her because she grew up listening to it. Adding her voice to the conversation on unlocking ways […]