Jamaican dancehall performer Adidja Palmer, widely recognized as Vybz Kartel, has established a charitable organization to aid victims of Hurricane Melissa, which claimed 19 lives after striking the Caribbean nation as a category five storm. The artist announced the formation of The Adidja Palmer Foundation on Saturday evening through social media, joining entertainment figures including Romeich, Ding Dong, Spice, Jahvy, 450, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Bounty Killer, and Flippa Moggela in providing disaster assistance.
Palmer described his initiative as motivated by affection for Jamaica and committed to delivering relief across communities harmed by the catastrophic weather system. His foundation statement outlined immediate hurricane...
Nigerian hip-hop performer Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, who records under the name Oladips, has revealed that authorities from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission detained him because he had not submitted required tax payments. The artist described his November 2024 arrest during a Hip TV interview after officers raided his residential complex around 3 a.m.
Anti-corruption agents moved through the large housing development that night, making arrests at multiple residences over suspected financial crimes. Oladips remained in his bedroom when he learned through a community message group that officials had entered the premises. He did not attempt to flee since he said he had committed no fraudulent acts. Investigators forced...
Nigerian performer Tiwa Savage has rejected recent suggestions that Afrobeats faces declining popularity, arguing the genre continues expanding its worldwide influence. During remarks at the Unstoppable Africans gathering, she responded to industry figures Paul Okoye and DJ Big N, who characterized the musical style as weakening.
The vocalist traced her personal journey from childhood embarrassment about her heritage while living in London to the current celebration of African culture. She attributed this shift to the genre's remarkable growth despite initial skepticism from audiences and limited institutional backing. Savage recalled predictions that the sound would disappear after brief popularity, yet African artists keep selling...
Kumawood performer Clara Amoateng Benson, recognized professionally as Maame Serwaa, has declared her return to cinema after an extended absence from acting. The actress made an appearance at Silver Bird Cinema in Accra to attend the premiere of colleague Ben South's film titled 24, marking her first such event this year.
Enthusiastic supporters greeted Maame Serwaa warmly, expressing eagerness to see her in upcoming productions. She confirmed her professional comeback through an Instagram message accompanying red carpet photographs from the screening. Her statement emphasized personal growth and determination, announcing that Maame Serwaa has returned to the industry.
Beginning her performance career at age six, she gained...
Ghanaian performer Wendy Shay has announced a competition rewarding content creators who produce compelling video interpretations of her track Black Coffee. The artist revealed through social media that she will distribute $5,000 among winners based on creativity and viewer engagement.
Three prizes await participants who generate the most impressive submissions. First place receives $3,000, while second and third positions earn $1,500 and $500, respectively. Shay instructed creators to include her handle when posting entries using the hashtag Blackcoffeechallenge.
The featured composition combines emotional vocals with rhythmic production, earning recognition among listeners for its relatable themes and melodic appeal. Shay hopes the...
Ghanaian musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., performing under the stage name Shatta Wale, commanded attention at Black Star Square during an October concert that drew massive crowds. The performer, who initially entered the industry as Bandana before disappearing and reemerging with a new identity, has built a career marked by fierce independence and frequent public disputes. His 2025 festival demonstrated his enduring influence despite years of controversy.
Shatta Wale first gained recognition in the early 2000s with the song Moko Hoo before vanishing from public view for nearly 10 years. He returned during the 2010s with Dancehall King and constructed a devoted following through social media rather than traditional industry...
Ghanaian-American comic Michael Blackson has ended his engagement to Rada Darling following revelations that he fathered a second child with another woman while the couple was together. The entertainer disclosed that a longtime family friend delivered his son, King Kweku Blackson, in August, two months after Rada gave birth to their baby in June.
Blackson, who proposed to Rada during a 2021 appearance on The Breakfast Club radio program, acknowledged the situation brought both happiness and heartache. He publicly asked forgiveness from his former fiancée, stating that while he felt blessed by his two newest sons, the circumstances destroyed their relationship. The comedian is the father of five boys in total.
Rada rejected his...
A Nigerian musician who serves as Senior Special Assistant to the Abia State Governor for Tourism and Entertainment survived a serious vehicle crash earlier this week. Martins Okechukwu Justice, performing under the stage name J. Martins, walked away without injuries after his automobile left the roadway.
The collision happened on Monday along the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway when the braking system in his vehicle failed. Loss of control sent the car careening off the highway into the brush at the roadside at considerable velocity.
The artist characterized what happened as frightening but credited divine intervention for his survival. He emerged from the wreckage physically unharmed despite the severity of the crash. J. Martins...
Nigerian film star Regina Daniels has displayed a newly purchased luxury residence on social media while speculation about her relationship with billionaire spouse Ned Nwoko remains widespread. The 24-year-old performer shared images from the property on Instagram, appearing on the balcony and declaring she secured the dwelling for herself and her relatives.
Her statement suggested tension with Nwoko amid reports of marital difficulties. Their union has faced public examination since footage emerged showing Daniels making domestic violence allegations against her husband, which he disputed. Nwoko subsequently claimed that substance abuse issues contributed to problems between them.
Supporters briefly anticipated a reunion after...
