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Kwaisey Pee sues the awards show, used his face but not his stage
Highlife artist Kwaisey Pee is suing the Ghana Music Awards Europe after they allegedly bailed on their deal with him. The singer told Nana Romeo that organizers ghosted him when it came time to actually deliver on plane tickets and payment, even though they had worked out terms for him to take the stage at their show. His team tried reaching out shortly before the event went down, and that was when organizers said they were backing out. The wild part is they kept using his photo to hype up the ceremony anyway. Kwaisey Pee says the whole situation disrespected his brand, and he believes they were just trying to milk his name for clout. His management already hit them with legal papers, giving them two weeks to respond. If they ignore...
Daddy Lumba’s daughter invites fans to final tribute in Kumasi
Denise Lady Ama Saah Fosu asked people to come out for her dad, Daddy Lumba's funeral, after the highlife legend passed away. The eldest daughter showed up at his East Legon house wearing mourning clothes and sat next to a family elder while her half-siblings stood behind her. She said the ceremony will happen in Kumasi and wants fans to help celebrate his life. The family had to push back the date after meeting at Otumfuo Saamanhene Palace, where they set up a new committee led by Dadiesoabahene to handle everything properly. Daddy Lumba's sister, Ernestina Akosua Brempomaa, is calling for an autopsy because she thinks something sketchy might have gone down, and she wants the burial delayed until results come back.
Nicki Minaj cheers Ghana fans as “Holy Ground” resurges on charts
Nicki Minaj showed love to her Ghanaian fans after Holy Ground with Davido hit number 83 on the Apple Music chart despite dropping five years back. The American rapper dropped the Ghana flag and heart emojis when someone posted about the track still pulling streams in 2025. The Afrobeats and hip-hop blend came off Davido's A Better Time album from 2020, with SperoachBeatz handling production. Davido raps about relationship vibes while Minaj brings her usual energy, and people have been hyped about their chemistry since the release. The song keeps getting played even though it predates most current chart action by half a decade.
Women’s Choice Awards Africa honors leaders across sectors
The Women's Choice Awards Africa threw its seventh edition and handed out recognition to a bunch of African women pushing leadership and inclusion across different fields. Lady Dentaa Amoateng grabbed an award for diaspora work, while Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann from the University of Ghana got legacy honors in STEM stuff, and Sarah Femi Asante scored recognition for her hospitality business leadership. Other winners covered pretty much every sector you can think of. Dr. Fatma Odaymat landed the transformational leader of the year, Judith Adjobah Blay from Ghana National Gas Company got the energy leadership trophy, and Chief Fire Officer Daniella Ntow Sarpong earned props for emergency response excellence. Regina Honu from Soronko...
Bisa Kdei says marriage reshaped his social life, online presence
Bisa Kdei said tying the knot changed how he moves on social media and in public spaces because he has to run things by his wife before posting or heading out. The highlife artist explained that freedom took a backseat after marriage, and he thinks twice about content that might make his partner uncomfortable or conflict with their relationship dynamic. His social calendar has slimmed down significantly since getting married, and random club appearances or hangouts need advance discussion rather than spontaneous decisions. The musician framed these shifts as positive growth that pushed him toward better discipline and a more controlled public image. Bisa Kdei seems cool with trading some personal autonomy for marital stability...
Medikal confirms amicable split, co-parents peacefully with Fella
Medikal told Andy Dosty on JoyPrime that he and Fella Makafui still vibe despite splitting up, and they keep things respectful while co-parenting their daughter, Island. The rapper said they chatted last week and were planning another check-in, showing they have solid communication even after the marriage ended. Samuel Frimpong credited their chill dynamic to both of them leveling up emotionally and mentally after the breakup. He made it clear that the divorce did not kill their mutual respect, and they stay in contact mainly to handle parenting duties together without unnecessary drama.
Medikal drops PR manager after fan fury over past remarks
Medikal dropped Highest Eri as his PR manager after fans went absolutely nuclear over the hire, and he told Andy Dosty the backlash left his team with zero choice but to cut ties fast. The rapper said management thought Eri had potential despite old beef where the guy publicly trashed him, but the internet dug up receipts and immediately started roasting the decision across every platform. Samuel Frimpong admitted he personally was not pressed about the disrespectful comments, but his fanbase felt completely disrespected that he would bring on someone who had attacked him before. The negative reaction spiraled quickly with heated arguments everywhere, forcing management to terminate the contract to protect the brand from taking more...
Stonebwoy’s BHIM Festival marks 10 years, eyes Grammy push
Stonebwoy is throwing his annual BHIM Festival on Christmas Eve to mark a full decade grinding in the music game, and people think this might be the year he finally locks down that Grammy. The Ghanaian reggae and dancehall artist has been stacking international collabs with Sean Paul, Spice, Beenie Man, and a bunch of other heavy hitters across Africa and the Caribbean, so his global footprint keeps expanding. His track Ayee with Meta and the Cornerstones showed he can blend West African sounds with Afro-Caribbean vibes in ways that hit universally. Industry watchers keep saying he needs to tune out the distractions and drama merchants trying to ride his wave for clout. The consensus is that Stonebwoy has the talent and discipline to...
Djansi calls out African men’s fragility, demands accountability
Leila Djansi blasted African guys for what she sees as fragile masculinity and misogyny, saying they only act tough with Black women because the system lets them get away with it. The filmmaker posted that these dudes would totally fold if they got paired with white women who have institutional backing, and she thinks they would be doing household chores within three months. She basically argued that the power trips only work when men target women without strong social structures protecting them. Djansi said these guys would never demand submission from someone with the establishment behind her because the dynamics would flip fast, and the whole controlling behavior depends on cultural positioning that makes Black women easier targets...
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