People call me ugly and pig because of my black skin and plus size body – Lydia Forson

Award-winning actress Lydia Forson has spoken about beauty standards, casting challenges, and self-confidence, insisting she refuses to let public criticism define how she sees herself. In a recent interview with Kafui Dey, she said society often defines beauty in narrow ways that exclude

Céline Dion announces comeback shows: ‘I’m so ready for this’

Céline Dion has announced her return to the stage, four years after she was diagnosed with an incurable condition that affected her singing voice and her ability to walk. The star, known for power ballads like My Heart Will Go On and Because

Tems becomes most streamed African artist globally with over 40 million monthly Spotify listeners

Nigerian music star Tems has reached a new career milestone, emerging as the most listened-to African artist on Spotify for the month, with over 40.1 million monthly listeners. The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer—known for her distinctive voice and genre-blending sound—now sits at

‘Marriage still on my mind’, says Juliet Ibrahim

Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim has revealed that she remains open to remarrying someday, despite the challenges she has faced in past relationships. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s show Showbiz A-Z, the actress responded positively when host Kwame Dadzie asked whether she

Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say

The Beverly Hills home of pop superstar Rihanna has been hit by gunfire, police say. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at 13:15 local time (21:15 GMT) on Sunday. A suspect was located and taken into custody.

Nigeria’s government to investigate Simi’s controversial old tweets

The Nigerian government is looking into the controversy surrounding singer Simi after old tweets resurfaced, allegedly from her time at her mom’s daycare. The development comes after several Nigerians called for an investigation and possible prosecution over comments the singer allegedly made more

Prudential Bank, Rana Motors power music host ‘The Blend Festival 2026’

The city of Accra came alive over the weekend as the lawns of the Accra Polo Club Gardens  became a melting pot of culture, music, and high-level networking at the unforgettable edition of The Blend Festival 2026, powered by two Ghanaian giants, Prudential

Disco Dance hit maker Ebo Taylor dances into eternity

The legendary highlife and Afrobeat musician whose career spanned more than six decades, blending traditional Ghanaian rhythms with jazz, funk and global influences, bid his fans farewell in a rather unusual way. Mr Taylor died on 7 February 2026 at 90 years old,

Akwaaba Festival launches fifth edition to drive culture-led economic growth

The fifth edition of the Akwaaba Festival has been launched, positioning the multi-day cultural event as a driver of tourism, youth employment and national branding aligned with the country’s independence celebrations.  The festival, anchored to Ghana’s Independence Day, aims to make the celebrations a

Men fear our fame, not our hearts – Sista Afia

Ghanaian songstress Sista Afia says many men are afraid to approach female celebrities for relationships. She believes it’s not about a lack of feelings but about fear, pressure, and intimidation that hold them back. In a recent Facebook post, she asked why men