Vote out failed leaders; don’t trade your vote for gari, rice and yam – Sonnie Badu
Ghanaian gospel singer and preacher Sonnie Badu has criticised the current government, labelling it a failure, and urged Ghanaians to consider the high cost of living when voting on December 7.
Amaarae set to become first Ghanaian artiste to perform at Coachella
Amaarae, an American-Ghanaian singer and songwriter, will make history as the first Ghanaian artiste to perform at Coachella on April 13 and 20, 2025. After a stellar 2024, including collaborations with Childish Gambino, a performance at Denmark’s Roskilde Festival, and surpassing one billion streams, Amaarae joins a star-studded Coachella lineup featuring Travis Scott, Missy Elliott, and Rema. The event will be held in California from April 11 to 20.
Kirani Ayat and GTA boss clash over collaboration claims after settling copyright dispute
Kirani Ayat, a Ghanaian musician, has refuted claims by Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) CEO Akwasi Agyeman that he was unavailable for collaborations following their 2022 copyright dispute. Agyeman alleged in a recent interview that despite an agreement to work together after compensating Kirani for using his Guda video without consent, the musician and his team were unprepared for proposed projects, including one in Navrongo.
'God is not revealing mysteries to anyone anymore' – Pastor Mensa Otabil
Pastor Mensa Otabil, founder of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), has stirred controversy by asserting that "God is not revealing mysteries to anybody again" and that divine revelations are closed. His remarks, made in a widely circulated video, challenge the credibility of numerous conflicting prophecies about Ghana's upcoming elections, suggesting such claims are personal interpretations rather than divine inspiration.
I’ll always credit Shatta Wale for exposing me to the music industry – Michy
Michy, a Ghanaian entertainer, has credited Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale for mentoring her in songwriting and recording, a foundation that launched her music career. In an interview on Okay FM, she expressed gratitude for his guidance and stated her commitment to acknowledging his contributions to her success whenever possible, even hinting at the possibility of creating a song to honour him in the future.
I'll choose to watch 'porno' over Black Stars game - Prophet Kumchacha
Controversial Ghanaian pastor, Prophet Kumchacha, has publicly criticised the Black Stars following their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)
Wendy Shay brings support to Manhean M/A basic school on World Children’s Day
Award-winning Ghanaian musician, Wendy Addo, who is popularly known as Wendy Shay, is still putting smiles on the faces of people who find themselves to be unfortunately the less privileged in society.
Reggie Zippy reunites with family after accusing ex-wife of denying him access
UK-based Ghanaian musician Reggie Zippy reunited with his ex-wife, Edith Ward, to celebrate their daughter Dior’s 10th birthday after a period of tension following their divorce. Despite earlier accusations from Reggie that Edith had denied him access to their children—claims she denied—the family reunion marked a step toward reconciliation, with Reggie expressing gratitude for the opportunity to reset their relationship.
'It’s dangerous' – Okyeame Kwame reveals mum stopped him from joining freemasons
Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame revealed in a conversation with Blakk Rasta how his mother persuaded him to decline the title of Nkosuohene (Developmental Chief) and discouraged him from joining the Freemasons, citing potential dangers. Okyeame Kwame emphasised his trust in her wisdom, which has consistently guided him away from paths she believed could harm him.
No artiste in my class has filled Accra Stadium like I did - Stonebwoy
Stonebwoy revealed that over 55,000 fans attended his self-funded BHIM Festival in 2023, surpassing the Accra Sports Stadium's 40,000 capacity and marking a historic achievement in Ghana’s music industry. He highlighted the event as a testament to his dedication, addressing the lack of recognition for his contributions while emphasising his commitment to excellence.
Meet the new sensational artiste GONABOY
GONABOY a renowned Ghanaian artist, has been making waves in the music industry for his fresh sound and outstanding creativity.
The Inventive Chef Who Kept His 700 Paintings Hidden
Mixing memories of his North African childhood with his day-to-day life as a husband and father in New Haven, Connecticut, Ficre Ghebreyesus conjured up an imaginary space of his own. He created this multilayered world in his studio, where, after his sudden death at 50 in 2012, he left behind more than 700 paintings and several hundred works on paper. And he performed a similar magic in the popular Caffe Adulis, where he earned his living by cooking hybrid recipes that drew on the culinary he...
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Henry Grimes and Giuseppi Logan, Lost and Found Jazz Stars, Are Both Gone
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3,000 Interviews. 50 Years. Listen to the History of American Music.
In 1968, Vivian Perlis, a research librarian at Yale, knew that she needed to talk to Julian Myrick. A man who had spent his life in the insurance business was not the most likely of musicological sources. But Myrick’s business partner not only had been significant in the field of life insurance but also was one of the most important figures in American music history: composer Charles Ives, who had died 14 years earlier.
The Women Doctors Who Fought to Serve in World War I
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Shut by Virus, Met Opera Announces Starry 'At Home' Concert
NEW YORK — Starry (and often epically long) concerts are a Metropolitan Opera stock in trade.
Meet Zsela, a Singer Perfecting the Art of Taking It Slowly
Zsela has been in no rush to release her music. Her debut EP, “Ache of Victory,” is due Friday, yet she has been tinkering with its five songs for years. It arrives not as a sampler of possibilities, but as a single-minded statement: a group of songs that are emotive yet elusive, slow but infused with undulating motion, at once earthy and otherworldly. Her voice clings to her melodies like liquefied amber, in a low, striking contralto range.
The Ballet World Needs Robert Garland. Why Isn't It Calling?
Choreographer Robert Garland knows it might sound crazy, but for him the introduction of the clock radio was everything.
