Stay true to culture – Black Panther actress to GH filmmakers

GHANAIAN-American actress and filmmaker Aba Arthur, known for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, has emphasised the importance of cultural authenticity in achieving global recognition for Ghana’s film industry. Speaking on the successes of prominent film industries such as Nollywood, Bollywood, and

Ama K. Abebrese criticises government appointments of men accused of sexual misconduct

Ghanaian actress Ama K. Abebrese has condemned the appointment of men who sexually assault women to key leadership positions in the country. In a post shared on social media, she explained that no serious country will honour such individuals with governmental appointments.  She

Nicki Minaj urges action on attacks on Christians in Nigeria during UN appearance

Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj used a high-profile United Nations forum in New York to call attention to claims of mounting attacks on christians in Nigeria and to press for urgent international action. Her appearance, which organisers say was arranged by Alex Bruesewitz, an

Tidal Rave goes continental: Durban and Lagos join roster as festival becomes Pan-African cultural platform

Tidal Rave Festival, widely celebrated as West Africa’s biggest beach festival, has officially announced a massive expansion, transforming into an African Travelling Festival set to unite youth across the continent. Building on its established presence, the highly anticipated event will add Lagos, Nigeria

Cardi B welcomes fourth child, her first with boyfriend Stefon Diggs

US rap star Cardi B has welcomed her fourth child – her first with American footballer Stefon Diggs. The Grammy winner shared news of the baby boy’s arrival on Instagram, writing: “I brought new music and a new album to the world! A

Government commits GH¢20 Million to Creative Arts Fund in bid to power Ghana’s cultural economy

Government has quietly put money where talk often goes by creating a Creative Arts Fund and seeding it in the 2026 budget. The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, told Parliament that the fund will receive GH¢20 million as startup capital to support

Africa’s growing influence at the Grammys

African music is no longer inching its way into global spaces, it’s moving with confidence and rewriting what mainstream pop looks like. The 2026 Grammy nominations make this clear, with artists from West, East and Southern Africa securing spots in some of the

Starboy Catom urges emerging artists to avoid unhealthy lifestyle, remain focus

Salifu Sulemana, an emerging Ghanaian recording artist in the Bono Region, has urged the youth in the music industry to avoid unhealthy lifestyles, instead remain focused and build their music career. Popularly known in the music industry as Starboy Catom, Sulemana said with

Gospel is ministry, not showbiz – Amy Newman speaks out

VETERAN gospel musician Amy Newman may be thrilled about how Ghana’s gospel scene has evolved, but she’s far from pleased with how some of her colleagues have turned what she calls “a divine calling” into mere show business. For Amy, gospel music should

Aftermath of Hogbetsotso: Businesses satisfied with sales during festival 

Some businesses in Keta and Anloga in the Volta Region have expressed satisfaction at the booming sales during the year’s Anlo Hogbetsotso festival.  The 2025 Hogbetsotso festival which was held on the theme; “Building Bridges: From Common History to a Common Destiny,” is a significant cultural celebration, and once again proven to be a boom for local businesses, with various enterprises expressing satisfaction over the surge in