Singer Jill Sobule died in a fire at her Minnesota home. She became famous for her 1995 song about same sex attraction that reached Billboard Top 20 charts despite radio bans. Her manager, John Porter, called her a human rights champion whose music shaped our culture.
Artists shared memories after her death. Actor Carrie Coon said Sobule was special in her online tribute. Tracy Chapman posted an old photo with Sobule from 2001. A Denver show changed into a celebration of her life instead of a performance.
The Colorado native released twelve albums during her thirty-year music career. Her work tackled hard topics like capital punishment and eating disorders. Her songs appeared in popular movies, and she performed with famous musicians...
A scammer pretending to be Wode Maya online asks for money. The faker claims the cash goes to help young people fight poverty. He asks WhatsApp users to answer questions for fake prizes. Maya showed proof of the scam on social media and told fans to be careful.
Maya had trouble before when hackers took over his YouTube channel last year. They deleted hundreds of his videos and used his account to push fake money deals. YouTube later shut down the bad account. Maya makes travel videos about Africa and has more than a million people who watch him.
A TikToker known as Washing Bay Promoter caught the eyes of social media with his version of a tune. Ananzo sang his take on Davido and Omah Lay's music that spread fast among viewers. His happy style made the video popular right after he shared it online.
Davido saw what Ananzo did and left a message under his post. The famous musician offered him five thousand dollars as thanks for the cover. Davido wrote that Ananzo should talk to a team member about collecting the cash reward.
Comedian OB Amponsah bought his first car but needed help driving it home because he lacked experience. Days later, he drove to church to show off his new purchase. Church members noticed his shiny car right away during the service.
After church ended, OB absent-mindedly boarded public transport to go home. He only remembered his car when the fare collector asked for payment, and he felt the keys in his pocket. He had completely forgotten about driving to church. OB traveled back to the church grounds on another public bus to find his abandoned vehicle. He laughed about the mistake with other passengers on the bus ride back, explaining it happened because he was a new car owner.
Kate Henshaw turns her social media into happy places where people find peace instead of drama. The Nollywood star shows real joy across her X and Instagram pages, giving fans a break from online fights and fake news.
Her good deeds happen quietly without cameras around. She pays medical bills for sick actors and helps struggling mothers. When others walk away from people in need, Kate steps up. Those she helps often speak about her kindness later, not Kate herself.
The actress stays fit at over 50, showing stamina many younger people lack. Her workout posts teach that taking care of your body matters for health and mental strength. She breaks the rule that older women should step back from public life.
Kate speaks clearly about...
Ghanaian highlife star Dada KD slammed the music royalty system in Ghana during a recent chat on Accra FM. He claimed Ghanaian musicians earn some of the lowest pay worldwide. The frustrated artist wondered if musicians are doomed to struggle, saying help from above needs to come soon.
Dada KD points to deeper problems beyond just low payments. He believes many Ghanaians fail to see music as real work. This lack of respect has hurt the entire music business for years. He feels this attitude makes it hard for artists to earn a living wage. The ongoing problems have left many performers unable to support themselves despite their talents.
MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin says Joy FM wrongly claimed he called the NDC a sellable brand. The Effutu lawmaker sent a letter to the radio station about their May 2 broadcast. He called their headline misleading and unfair. The station took his words out of context, according to the Minority Leader. He believes the story made people criticize him without reason.
Afenyo-Markin explained he talked about political parties as brands. He said voters often pick parties instead of candidates in some areas. He used Effutu and Keta as examples where party loyalty matters most. The lawmaker never meant to praise the opposition party. He spoke about voting patterns as general facts.
The MP accused the media house of breaking fair reporting rules...
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga confirmed MP Kwame Asare Obeng remains part of the Majority group in Parliament. Media claims about his removal from the caucus chat platform after his clash with Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine proved false. The Bawku Central lawmaker released a statement on May 3 calling these reports completely untrue. He stressed that A Plus keeps its full membership status with the ruling side. The group chat situation never changed according to leadership.
Parliament officials want everyone to ignore what they call misleading information from GhanaWeb. The news site published a story linking recent arguments between A Plus and the Attorney General to a supposed punishment. Their public disagreement involved...
People pack the streets of Winneba today as the Effutu celebrate their Aboakyer festival. Locals and visitors fill the coastal city for the yearly tradition. The Presbyterian School Park hosts the main event, where many are already waiting. Tribal leaders arrive in bright clothes through a grand walk. Security teams from police and other forces stand ready throughout the area.
Many young people walk around with unusual appearances as part of the festivities. Merchants and food sellers do good business during the celebration. The festival name means animal hunting and honors Penkye Otu, the main Effutu deity. People believe these offerings protect the town from harm and bring good harvests. The two groups, Tuafo 1 and Dentsefo 2...
