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Kojo Blak uses legal review to avoid bad music contracts
Rising artist says contracts are landmines, lawyers are shields, and watching others crash taught him fast. Kojo Blak draws a hard line on contracts Kojo Blak said nothing gets signed without legal review. Relies fully on his lawyer to decode agreements. Leans on industry experience rather than guesswork. Says legal guidance changed his career path. Lessons learned from watching others stumble Pointed to peers burned by bad early deals. Mentioned worst-case outcomes seen up close. Said experience builds contract awareness. Treats caution as survival, not paranoia. Why did the topic flare up publicly Comments surfaced during talk around Kwesi Arthur. Dispute with Ground Up Chale reignited contract debates. Public chatter pushed...
Ben South defends IShowSpeed during Hitz FM radio discussion
Local media voice says the outrage missed the point, arguing the streamer played the algorithm, not the tour guide, and exposed Ghana’s foreign-fixation reflex. Ben South pushes back on Ghana backlash Ben South spoke on criticism around the visit. Called out a pull-down mentality toward local creators. Said foreign faces often get inflated importance. Framed the reaction as cultural, not personal. Why IShowSpeed streamed differently IShowSpeed followed brand logic, not tourism duty. Content choices aimed at engagement and numbers. Streaming intensity is tied to audience behavior. Ghana was one stop, not the full focus. Radio discussion context Comments came during a chat with Andy Dosty. Aired on Hitz FM. Discussion tackled...
Abrekyireba Kofi Sammy battles dementia as family shares news
Highlife legend’s memory is fading, leaving family worried while fans remember a hitmaker who shaped Ghanaian sound for decades. Family reveals health condition Abrekyireba Kofi Sammy is reported to be living with dementia. Cannot recall basic details, according to relatives. Disclosure came from elder brother Kwame Botwe. Condition described as severe and ongoing. Roots of a highlife powerhouse Founded and led the Okukuseku International Band of Ghana. Turned the group into a regional highlife force. Built strong followings in Ghana and Nigeria. Became a defining voice of classic highlife. Early career and rise Started out with the Kakaiku Guitar Band. Also played with Dr. K. Gyasi’s Noble Kings. Formed the Okukuseku...
Blakk Rasta survives an armed attack during a live radio show
The radio show nearly turned deadly after an armed man stormed the station, shots rang out, security fired back, and the host just kept going. On-air gun scare at the station Blakk Rasta was hosting a live radio program. The lights suddenly went out during the broadcast. The producer rushed in with a gun, warning. Panic hit before any reaction landed. Shots fired and chaos unfolds Gunfire erupted moments after the warning. Thought he had been shot at first. Stepped outside once things settled. Saw the attacker down and bleeding. Security response and aftermath Station security used a pump-action gun. Police removed the wounded man. Later heard he escaped hospital custody. Relief followed after learning he survived. No fear of...
Ivanić Grad invests in Naftalan health tourism project
Big money is pouring into a spa hospital town, aiming to turn a rare natural resource into a year-round health tourism magnet. Ivanić-Grad health tourism push Ivanić-Grad unveiled the WELLTUR NAFTALAN investment plan. The project centers on the Naftalan Special Hospital. Aims to boost stays, wellness, and visibility. Targets continental tourism growth. Funding sources stack up Total project value hits 2.05 million euros. Backed by EU funds via recovery plans. Zagreb County added significant local financing. Budget supports both construction and promotion. What gets built and upgraded Ten new high-end hotel units planned. Wellness areas get modernized fast. Marketing includes a new website and virtual tour. Green tech arrives...
Dubrovnik restarts ferry routes to Budva and Kotor
Cross-border ferries are coming back, betting hard on summer crowds and day-tripper demand between Croatia and Montenegro. Dubrovnik routes restart via the Adriatic Dubrovnik will reconnect by sea with Kotor and Budva. Services target summer tourists and quick visits. Both maritime routes are being re-established. Demand from last summer pushed the relaunch. Operating window and schedule details Ferries start running on June 1. Routes continue until the end of September. July and August bring heavier sailing frequency. Peak season planning focuses on volume. Budva and Kotor line frequency boost Budva to Dubrovnik sails six times weekly. Doubles last year’s departures. Kotor to Dubrovnik runs three times weekly. Schedules aim at...
Pakistan ranks eighth globally for Christian persecution
Watchdog ranks Pakistan near the danger zone as Christians face routine abuse, weak protection, and laws weaponized against them. Christians in Pakistan flagged as high risk Open Doors reported that Christians make up 1.8 percent of Pakistan. Described systemic discrimination, violence, and forced conversions. Highlighted bonded labor and gender-based targeting. Said state protection remains minimal. Pakistan ranks high on the global danger list Pakistan placed eighth on the World Watch List 2026. Ranking tracks Christian persecution across 50 countries. Labels the country among the most dangerous worldwide. Signals entrenched, ongoing threats. European Parliament briefing raises alarms Open Doors presented findings in Brussels...
Halle Berry rejects age shame and Hollywood double standards
Halle Berry claps back at age shame, calls the system broken, and says getting older only made her sharper and harder to box. Halle Berry rejects age shame Halle Berry says aging adds value, not erases it. Refuses to feel embarrassed about getting older. Calls society the real problem, not women. Says wisdom and strength only stack with time. Hollywood standards get called out Points out that men avoid age labels entirely. Notes women get boxed by numbers first. Argues that value should not decline with birthdays. Frames aging as a privilege, not a flaw. Compliments still hit a nerve Admits looks-based praise feels diminishing. Says acting work often gets ignored. Accepts compliments politely despite frustration. Views silence as...
Aishwarya Rajesh wins Tamil Nadu State Film Award
State award lands, the actor flips the spotlight outward, crediting films, collaborators, and fans without hogging the moment. Aishwarya Rajesh claims a shared win Aishwarya Rajesh announced the honor through a social post. Accepted the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Mention. Stressed the recognition belongs to supporters as well. Framed gratitude as collective, not personal. Two films behind the recognition Earned praise for Vada Chennai and Kanaa. Credited director Vetrimaran for trust and space. Thanked Dhanush for on-set backing. Highlighted Arunraja Kamaraj’s vision and guidance. Teamwork and fan support are emphasized Acknowledged Sivakarthikeyan for producing faith. Appreciated both film crews for their steady support...
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