South African artists have been hit by a wave of concert cancellations across the continent due to xenophobic tensions against African immigrants as other countries repatriate their distressed nationals. The country’s creative industry, which has produced globally recognised artists including Tyla, is bearing
Hair has always been more than a physical feature. Across generations and cultures, it has served as a powerful symbol of identity, spirituality, strength, culture, and self-expression. Among the many hairstyles embraced around the world, dreadlocks—popularly known as locks, Rasta, locs, or locally
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMeT) has warned that Accra faces heightened flood risk this June, with rainfall totals projected between 100 and 150 millimetres across the Coastal Zone. According to the agency, Accra’s flood vulnerability has worsened over the years, with as little
The death toll from the collapse of a four-storey building at Avenor in North Kaneshie has risen to three, after one of the two survivors rescued from the rubble died, the Mayor of Accra has confirmed. Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey disclosed the updated
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has repatriated 105 foreign nationals identified as victims of human trafficking following an intelligence-led operation at Asankragwa in the Western North Region. The operation was carried out on May 20, 2026, by the Asankragwa Sector Command under the
The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has temporarily halted registration for evacuation from South Africa effective June 2, 2026, due to a surge in applications. The High Commission explained that the suspension will allow South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs, in collaboration
The final funeral rites of Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Lashibi Funeral Home in the Greater Accra Region. The funeral arrangements were disclosed during a one-week memorial held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Green Flavour Events Centre in
Joyful yet emotional scenes unfolded Accra International Airport on Wednesday as the first batch of 300 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa arrived home safely. It comes in the wake of recent xenophobic attacks, anti-foreigner tensions, and rising insecurity in parts of South Africa,
An accident at Akomadan on the N10 highway that connects Kumasi to Techiman in the Bono East region has claimed 12 lives. Two other injured persons are currently receiving treatment at the emergency unit of the Nkenkaasu Government Hospital. The bodies of the
Ghanaian actress and media personality Beverly Afaglo has died, her husband, Mr Eugene Baah, popularly known as Choirmaster of Praye fame, has announced. The actress, born May 28, 1983, was known for her roles in several Ghanaian films and maintained a strong connection