South African singer Tyla edges out Davido to clinch Grammy

South African singer Tyla has won her second Grammy beating four others, including three Nigerian artists, to take the Best African Music Performance award. The 24-year-old won for her song Push 2 Start, which was preferred over tracks by Ayra Starr, Burna Boy

Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award

Long crowned by his legion of fans as the king of Afrobeat, the late Fela Kuti is finally being recognised by the global music industry. The Nigerian star will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys – almost three decades after

Foreign Minister Ablakwa approves Ghanaian Passport for IshowSpeed

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced the approval for a Ghanaian passport to be issued to American streamer IShowSpeed following the verification of his ancestral ties to Ghana, where he undertook the penultimate leg of his African streaming tour. In a

I have had only one good relationship – Tiwa Savage

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has spoken candidly about her dating experience, revealing that she has had only one good relationship. In an emotional interview with Korty EO, Savage disclosed that, unfortunately, her partner had passed away. The 45-year-old stated that aside from her

Ghanaian gospel legend Yaw Sarpong is dead

Ghanaian gospel music legend Yaw Sarpong has died after years of ill health. According to sources, Sarpong died in the early hours of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Emena Hospital in the Ashanti Region, where he had been receiving treatment. His death comes

Not a replacement: Wendy Shay’s relentless climb to stardom

IN Ghanaian pop culture, nicknames have a way of sticking, especially the cruel ones. ‘Shaytanic’ began as an insult whispered with suspicion and shouted with mockery. It was meant to wound, to diminish, to suggest something dark and undeserving. What no one anticipated

Castrate rapists, jail time not enough – Efya

Award-winning Ghanaian singer Efya is calling for rapists to be castrated, saying harsh punishment is the only way to curb the rising cases of sexual abuse in the country. Speaking in an interview on BBC Pidgin, monitored by Graphic Showbiz, the Super Super

Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards

Nigerian artists secured a string of victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima), which concluded in Lagos on Sunday night. Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness. He

Photos: Music, Culture and Global Black Identity on Display at AfroFuture Festival

The stage performances at the AfroFuture Festival were more than entertainment; they told powerful stories of Africa’s culture, heritage, and traditions. Each set carried a unique emotion joy, pride, memory, and freedom reflecting the depth and diversity of African identity. Diasporans from different

The AfroFuture Festival Journey: A Powerful Gathering of Music and Culture for the Diaspora

The AfroFuture journey began in 2017, when the festival was launched under its original name, Afrochella, with the aim of showcasing Africa’s rich cultural diversity, creativity, and the contributions of talents from the continent and the diaspora. Through music, fashion, cuisine, art, and