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97% of Ghanaian musicians are not making money – Rex Omar
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (403+ words) Rex Omar, Chairman of the Board of the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO), has expressed deep concern about Ghana's ability to properly sustain its music and creative arts sector, describing the industry as structurally unprepared to support its practitioners. In…...
A New Era for the Continent: Himra’s SNEP Gold and the Tieme Music Revolution
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (433+ words) On January 28, 2026, Ivorian rap sensation Himra etched his name into music history with a monumental performance at the Z'nith Paris - La Villette. This historic moment was orchestrated by Tieme Music, a powerhouse label services company founded in 2022 by Franck and…...
'Every Wednesday is dedicated to wearing Fugu' - Abla Dzifa Gomashie announces
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (438+ words) The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has announced that every Wednesday will be dedicated to wearing Fugu, also known as Batakari or smock, as part of efforts to promote Ghana's cultural heritage and strengthen the creative economy. In…...
Zambia waives taxes on personal import of Ghana’s Fugu after cultural buzz
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (406+ words) The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has clarified that traditional Ghanaian fugu (smock) can be imported from Ghana for personal use without attracting duty or taxes. The announcement comes amid widespread attention on the garment following Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama's…...
Your Weekly Pulse: Top 5 Entertainment Stories in Ghana You May Have Missed (2 to 6 February)
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (418+ words) This week saw a flurry of headlines in Ghana's entertainment scene, from high-profile personal decisions by music stars to legal twists involving celebrities and cultural moments that sparked widespread conversation online. Here's a roundup of the top five entertainment stories…...
10 Best Biopics Of All Time
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (850+ words) As excitement grows ahead of the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic, cinema lovers are once again revisiting the films that have defined the biographical genre. Biopics have long moved beyond simple retellings of famous lives; at their best, they explore ambition,…...
Actor Big Akwes breaks down in tears as court slashes Agradaa’s sentence (video)
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (238+ words) Ghanaian actor Akwasi Asamoah, popularly known as Big Akwes, has been visibly emotional following a decision by the Amasaman High Court to significantly reduce the prison sentence of controversial evangelist Nana Agradaa. Big Akwes, who is widely known to be…...
IShowSpeed could reportedly earn nearly US$200,000 from his African tour
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (232+ words) Fresh details surrounding the reported earnings of popular streamer IShowSpeed during his African tour have sparked lively debate across social media platforms. The American content creator, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr, arrived in Ghana late on 25 January 2026 as…...
FULL LIST: African Artistes With the Most Grammy Wins as of 2026
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (518+ words) African artistes and producers have steadily strengthened their presence at the Grammy Awards, evolving from occasional recognition in folk and global music categories to dedicated honours celebrating African sounds. As of 2 February 2026, creatives from the continent have collectively earned more…...
Papa Shee announces plans for Late Daddy Lumba's second funeral
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (495+ words) Months after the burial of highlife icon Daddy Lumba, fresh controversy has emerged following an announcement by evangelist Papa Shee, a former musician and one-time prot'g' of the late singer. Papa Shee has revealed plans for what he described as…...