Zaria Khadejah Carr died during a livestream after her husband shot her at their Twin City home Saturday night. The woman known as Dutchess Dior was broadcasting online when Shamarcus Jameal Carr killed her during a domestic fight. Police arrived around 9:30 p.m. but found Zaria already dead from gunshot wounds. Shamarcus escaped the scene driving her Dodge Challenger and sparked a statewide police search. Officers discovered her body and started hunting for the armed suspect immediately.
The husband killed himself hours later during a police chase through Wayne County. Officers spotted him driving Zaria's stolen car and began pursuing the dangerous suspect. Shamarcus shot himself before police could arrest him for the murder. The...
Ghana's music scene moves faster than social media trends can handle. Artists jump from bedroom recordings to major concerts after one viral hit song. Six months later many musicians disappear from public attention completely. Fans forget their names and scroll past new releases without stopping. The industry chases quick success instead of building lasting careers.
Musicians need better planning beyond viral moments and trending hashtags. Successful artists like Sarkodie and M.anifest treat music as long-term investments rather than lottery tickets. They build teams, develop skills and create clear brand identities. Smart performers earn money from merchandise, brand deals and side businesses. Music should open doors to multiple...
Gospel musician Reverend Akwasi Boateng received his second car from Prophet ElBernard Nelson-Eshun during a ceremony at Spiritlife Revival Ministries. The prophet gave the vehicle on June 15 to celebrate the reverend's birthday and Father's Day together. This generous act follows previous help when the musician faced serious money problems earlier this year. Prophet ElBernard had already given him one car and paid for his children's school education completely. The religious leader believes God blessed him after helping the struggling gospel artist last year.
Reverend Akwasi Boateng struggled financially and made a viral video selling pen drives around Kumasi markets. He needed money quickly to pay school fees for his children during...
Prophet Fire Oja warned Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif about challenging his spiritual powers. The religious leader responded to comments he believed the musician made against him. Prophet Fire Oja claims he could demonstrate his authority if Black Sherif ever dares to confront him directly. The prophet wants people to understand his spiritual strength and influence over others. He believes Black Sherif should respect his position as a man of God.
The controversy started when Prophet Fire Oja predicted the end of Black Sherif's music career. He declared that the rapper would never create another hit song after his current success. The prophecy created heated discussions across Ghana's entertainment community. Supporters believe the...
The Regal Film Festival and Awards launched at Accra to celebrate African movies and storytelling. REFFA wants to become Africa's premier cinema event that honors filmmakers across the continent. Festival Executive Director Selassie Ibrahim says African films from Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya and South Africa deserve worldwide recognition. The event will help emerging creators gain global visibility for their amazing stories. REFFA represents a movement to elevate African film rather than just another celebration.
The festival runs for four days with movie screenings, panel discussions and masterclasses. Cultural exhibitions will showcase African heritage before the grand awards ceremony happens. Filmmakers from Africa and diaspora...
Nigerian rapper MI Abaga shared his sadness about the deadly Benue State attacks through social media posts. The music executive offered support to affected communities and demanded an end to ongoing violence. MI Abaga said his heart feels heavy seeing Middle Belt regions suffer from constant bloodshed. He believes the recent killings represent real people and families rather than just numbers. The artist wants everyone to stop treating violence as normal across Nigeria.
MI Abaga expressed solidarity with Benue residents during their time of grief and loss. He told followers that their pain becomes his pain during this difficult period. The rapper refuses to accept the cycle of violence that has hurt communities for many years. He...
Singer Ric Hassani believes gospel artists switch to secular music for personal fulfillment rather than money. He says many musicians lack the special gift needed to minister through church music. Gospel singing requires more than just vocal ability according to the Nigerian performer. Artists need a blessed calling to communicate God's words through their songs effectively. Some singers simply cannot connect with the Holy Spirit during musical worship.
Hassani started his career at church but realized gospel music was not his true purpose. He compares different artists and their unique gifts for reaching people through music. Katy Perry cannot deliver spiritual messages like CeCe Winans does naturally. Whitney Houston had different...
Ghanaian Dancehall artist Epixode has built a reputation as one of the country's best live performers. The musician told Graphic Showbiz that stage shows test whether someone is a real artist. Epixode believes mastering live performance skills helps singers have longer careers. Artists and their teams should invest time developing this important part of their craft. Good live shows help entertainers connect with audiences and stay relevant for many years.
The performer credits his success to growing up around live music from an early age. Many artists struggle with stage performances because they lack experience performing for crowds. Epixode understands that different musicians have various strengths across the music industry. Some...
Ghanaian music star Black Sherif fights back against people who say he buys fake streaming numbers. The artist spoke with Graphic Showbiz about accusations that he artificially boosts his music plays online. Black Sherif called these claims completely ridiculous and denied using any shortcuts for success. He says his growing fan base comes from real hard work and authentic music creation. The musician puts blood, sweat and tears into every song he makes.
Black Sherif's second album Iron Boy has achieved amazing results across multiple streaming platforms. Six songs from the album took the top spots on Boomplay and Apple Music Ghana charts. The record earned over 80 million streams on Audiomack during its first weeks. Iron Boy also...
