Gospel singer Celestine Donkor has expressed disappointment after a colleague she regarded as a personal friend requested a 70 percent advance payment to appear at her program. The artist told a radio host that the formal demand surprised her, given their history of mutual support and social connection beyond industry obligations.
Donkor said the business-focused response prompted her to reconsider whether their relationship held genuine depth. The musician clarified that she harbors no resentment but wanted to illustrate how commercial considerations can rapidly transform interpersonal dynamics within the entertainment sector.
Musician Wanlov the Kubolor has suggested that conditions at his Ghanaian secondary school exceeded the hardships of incarceration in the United States. The artist told a morning television program that his time at Adisadel College involved such difficult circumstances that detention facilities abroad felt comparatively comfortable by contrast.
The performer described receiving spoiled meals that caused widespread illness among students and observed that institutional routines at the boarding school mirrored correctional environments. He noted that fellow inmates assumed he possessed prior experience because his secondary education had already familiarized him with restricted movement and rigid scheduling.
Wanlov acknowledged that the...
Social media personality Adu Safowaah has publicly acknowledged her respect for Samira Bawumia, who recently completed her tenure as Ghana's second lady. The brand influencer praised Bawumia's poise and ability to command audiences during a funeral gathering where the two women met and exchanged greetings.
Safowaah shared footage of their encounter through her Facebook account, encouraging followers to draw inspiration from the former second lady's demeanor. Bawumia leads the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects as founder and chief executive, directing initiatives that focus on women's advancement, educational development, and environmental advocacy.
Her charitable efforts have generated multiple international recognitions...
Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has rejected persistent claims that financial motivations drove her 2019 marriage to billionaire politician Ned Nwoko. In a video statement shared on Wednesday, the performer said her mother, Rita Daniels, actually opposed the relationship and deserves no blame for the union that has drawn years of public criticism.
The actress acknowledged falling in love despite facing intense scrutiny and revealed the emotional toll nearly led her to consider ending her life. She emphasized that her family maintained financial stability before the marriage and questioned why anyone would believe monetary incentives influenced her choice.
Daniels defended her mother against ongoing attacks, describing her as...
Ghana's tourism minister has rejected accusations of personal misuse regarding funds allocated by the National Lottery Authority for community health infrastructure. Abla Dzifa Gomashie told reporters that the 90,000 cedis came from the authority's corporate social responsibility budget and went entirely toward renovating a health facility in Anoenu, transforming the single-room structure into a comprehensive medical center.
The minister outlined how the investment covered construction of additional treatment spaces, purchase of medical equipment, installation of sanitation facilities, and provision of hygiene supplies to residents. A water well was also constructed following recommendations from municipal engineering officials to...
Ghanaian actor and comedian Kwadwo Nkansah Lilwin has accused critics of deliberately distorting his public statements to damage his reputation. During an appearance on Sean City TV, the entertainer said social media users and bloggers routinely extract fragments from his live broadcasts and present them without context, particularly when he addresses controversies or responds to detractors.
Lilwin stated that selective editing has become a pattern, with opponents reshaping his words to generate hostility regardless of his actual intentions. The performer expressed frustration that his actions consistently provoke negative reactions among certain segments of the public.
The actor vowed not to let criticism diminish his resolve...
Ghanaian radio personality and event host Andy Dosty has explained his absence from ShattaFest, where he was scheduled to introduce dancehall performer Shatta Wale. The broadcaster said severe traffic congestion prevented him from reaching the venue in time for his scheduled appearance, despite departing early and making repeated efforts to navigate through the delays that lasted nearly three hours.
Dosty had been expected to provide an introduction for Shatta Wale that would energize the audience before the artist's performance. He acknowledged that the situation remained beyond his control and expressed appreciation to Shatta Wale and the organizing team for their patience. The radio host extended apologies to fans who had looked...
Highlife artist Ofori Amponsah and sound engineer Fred Kyei Mensah have settled their public dispute about who connected Amponsah with music star Daddy Lumba. The pair appeared together on Joy Prime TV with host Andy Dosty after social media erupted over Amponsah's recent radio comments that seemed to diminish Kyei Mensah's role in launching his career.
Both men confirmed that Kyei Mensah produced the demonstration recordings that brought Amponsah to Lumba's attention in the late 1990s. The confusion arose because Kyei Mensah had introduced Amponsah to Lumba and later went with him to deliver the cassettes, but Amponsah had already visited Lumba independently beforehand and reached preliminary agreements without Kyei Mensah knowing...
The Republic of Congo accessed international debt markets for the first time in 18 years through a $670 million Eurobond listing on Wednesday at the London Stock Exchange, signaling restored investor confidence following extended economic restructuring. Finance Minister Christian Yoka characterized the placement as validation of budgetary stabilization efforts after years of oil price volatility and International Monetary Fund supervision that prompted the creation of transparency oversight mechanisms in 2021.
Civil society representatives acknowledged fiscal improvements while emphasizing that extractive sector accountability and debt disclosure standards require continued strengthening to benefit domestic populations beyond...
