Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has criticized the organizers of Afro+ Fest following his performance at the three-day music festival in Landover, Maryland. The award-winning musician disclosed that problems behind the scenes nearly caused him to cancel his appearance, but he ultimately decided to perform because of his fans. “Almost cancelled my performance at Afro Fest tonight, […]

British-Nigerian businessman and social media personality Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, an associate of Nigerian music star Davido, died after undergoing a cosmetic penile-filler procedure in Bangkok, Thailand, according to evidence presented at a London coroner’s inquest. Ubiribo, 43, reportedly underwent the procedure on March 5 while visiting Bangkok with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen. The treatment […]

Ghanaian actor and filmmaker Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as LilWin, has announced that his feature film, A Country Called Ghana, is now available on Ethiopian Airlines’ in-flight entertainment platform. The distribution deal will allow passengers travelling across the airline’s extensive international network to watch the film during their journeys. The arrangement is expected to introduce […]

Ghanaian rapper Kofi Mole has dismissed suggestions that his newly released EP, 4 Da Poppin, could be overshadowed after arriving on the same day as major projects from Black Sherif and Kweku Smoke. September 4 delivered a busy release schedule for Ghana’s music industry, with Black Sherif unveiling his six-track EP, Sun Sherif, and Kweku […]

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has ruled out appearing on a livestream with popular content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, saying the streamer is too young and talkative for his liking. The Grammy-winning musician addressed the possibility during an Instagram Live session after a fan asked whether he would consider joining Peller for […]

Ghana’s music scene has been treated to a major double release following the arrival of new projects from hip-hop heavyweight Kweku Smoke and internationally acclaimed musician Black Sherif. Both artistes released their highly anticipated bodies of work on the same day, generating excitement across social media and encouraging fans to embark on back-to-back streaming sessions. […]

Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has sparked debate across the music industry after suggesting that he may soon step away from music to concentrate on building multibillion-dollar business ventures. The controversy began after Nigerian rapper Erigga posted a message celebrating musicians who had built their careers without the benefit of family […]

Incarcerated music executive Sean “Diddy” Combs could leave federal custody earlier than initially expected after the Federal Bureau of Prisons updated his projected release date. BOP records now indicate that Combs may be released in February 2028, several months earlier than the May 2028 date previously listed. The projection remains subject to change depending on […]

Ghanaian musician and entrepreneur Mzbel has cautioned veteran highlife singer Isaac Obeng Mensah, popularly known as Barosky, against returning to Ghana without stable employment, accommodation or financial support. Mzbel, whose real name is Belinda Ekua Amoah, made the comments during an appearance on UTV’s United Showbiz. The discussion followed viral videos showing Barosky experiencing homelessness […]

Ghanaian singer and songwriter Twitch 4EVA has denied rumours of tension between himself and rapper Kwesi Arthur following the restructuring of the Ground Up Chale music collective. Speaking about their current relationship, Twitch said the close bond they developed during their early years in the music industry remains intact despite taking different professional paths. He […]