Generations of schoolchildren have grown up being taught that Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria. However, the director of a new film about this pioneering women’s rights activist believes this anecdote offers a very limited view of her achievements. “She is so much more,” said Bolanle Austen-Peters, whose acclaimed […]

Nigerian artist Dremo has fired back at Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie over his bold claims of being Africa’s top rapper. Sarkodie’s latest single, “Brag,” has caused a stir with its audacious declaration of his supremacy in the African music industry. In the song, Sarkodie name-drops prominent Nigerian artists like Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Asake, asserting […]

The final funeral ceremonies for the esteemed Gospel icon, KODA, are scheduled for June 5, 2024, at the Kingsway International Christian Centre [KICC] situated on Spintex Road in Accra.   This date was officially disclosed during the One-Week commemoration of the late gospel luminary, which took place in Takoradi. The event, held on Friday, May […]

Nigerian music sensation Yemi Alade has taken a stand against her peers who belittle the significance of Afrobeat in the growth of every artist. She encouraged them to quietly establish their own genre if they no longer wanted to be associated with Afrobeat.   On her X platform, Yemi expressed that while it’s acceptable for […]

Ghanaian actress and video vixen, Rosemond Brown, known as Akuapem Poloo, is currently undertaking the Islamic pilgrimage of Umrah in Saudi Arabia. Umrah, a smaller version of Hajj, is observed by Muslims who can afford to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the rituals. It holds particular significance during the fasting period of […]

Renowned Ghanaian musician, Okyeame Kwame, has commended the talented artist, King Paluta, for his remarkable achievements. Many have observed that despite the years King Paluta has spent in the music scene, he has not received the corresponding recognition. Fortunately, in recent times, he has begun to garner the spotlight he deserves and has capitalized on […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, over abuse of Naira, spraying of naira notes and currency mutilation. Bobrisky, who has been embroiled in several controversies over the past weeks, was arrested in Lagos on Wednesday night and has since been detained at the Lagos […]

Renowned Highlife musician and icon of Burger Highlife, George Darko, has passed away. The beloved singer, famously known for his hit song “Akoo te Brofo,” reportedly passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Details regarding the cause of his death are currently undisclosed.   George Darko held a significant position within the Akropong community, having […]

Renowned Highlife musician, Kwabena Kwakye Kabobo, popularly known as K.K Kabobo, has passed away. He succumbed to liver disease at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) on Thursday, March 14, after battling the illness.   Recently, a fundraising campaign was launched to assist K.K Kabobo in covering his medical expenses. Former President John Dramani […]

Renowned Nollywood actor, Mr. Ibu, whose real name is John Okafor, has reportedly passed away. The acclaimed actor, aged 62, breathed his last at Evercare Hospital on Saturday, March 2. Mr. Ibu had been grappling with illness, undergoing multiple surgeries and receiving continuous medical care in his pursuit of recovery since last year. Having featured […]