Harold Amenyah revealed he spent three years single before meeting his wife in 2022. The actor quickly moved forward with marriage plans, tying the knot exactly one year after they started dating. He chose April Fool's Day for his wedding, which led many to believe his marriage announcement was a joke.
Amenyah described the wedding as an intimate event intended for just 100 guests. He prohibited phones and excluded bloggers from the ceremony. Despite the private nature, photos began circulating on WhatsApp, causing the event to go viral unexpectedly.
The traditional marriage ceremony took place in Peduase and included fellow actors, family members, and friends like Caroline Sampson and Eddy Acquah. Amenyah married Irene Owusu, marking...
A Ghanaian gospel acappella group has sued rapper Medikal for allegedly copying their song without permission. Alabaster Box filed a GHS15 million lawsuit at the Accra High Court, claiming Medikal used portions of their hit song 'Akwaaba' in his new single 'Welcome to Africa'.
The group is seeking GHS10 million in general damages and an additional GHS5 million in exemplary damages. They argue Medikal's use of their music infringes on their copyright and damages their brand reputation. Legal notices from their attorneys, Sustineri Attorneys, specifically point to similarities in the first 10 seconds of the song.
Medikal reportedly deleted the contested section from the YouTube version of the song. However, Alabaster Box claims the...
Film Authority Executive Secretary Kafui Danku shared her political journey during a recent radio interview. She announced joining the National Democratic Congress shortly before the 2024 elections after years of community support. Danku explained that government frustrations motivated her official political alignment.
Her decision surprised some observers who previously saw her associated with New Patriotic Party members. She highlighted the NDC's commitment to supporting women and young people in leadership roles. Danku emphasized the party's approach of empowering female leadership as a key motivator for her political involvement.
The filmmaker described her long-standing history of community engagement before making her political...
Peter Okoye took the witness stand against his brother Jude in a high-stakes fraud trial at the Federal High Court in Lagos. He accused Jude of mishandling the famous music group's finances and keeping critical money details secret. The case centers on allegations of financial misconduct involving P-Square's former management.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission charged Jude with seven counts of money laundering and fraud. Peter testified that Jude controlled the group's bank accounts and withheld financial information during their 2017 split. He claimed Jude stopped funding his building project without explanation and refused to share music royalty details.
Peter discovered Jude and his wife owned Northside Music Limited...
Ghanaian socialite Efia Odo shared her perspective on body enhancement, urging women to find value beyond physical changes. She posted on the social media platform X that plastic surgery cannot resolve deep-seated personal insecurities. Odo encouraged her followers to seek inner validation through spiritual connection.
The entertainer emphasized that true self-worth comes from internal growth rather than external modifications. She suggested that personal identity derives from spiritual beliefs, specifically highlighting her Christian faith as a source of authentic self-understanding. Her comments follow recent discussions about cosmetic procedures among Ghanaian celebrities.
Her statement arrived after actress Yvonne Nelson expressed...
A powerful traditional leader from Ghana has removed a local chief from his position. Togbe Afede XIV dismissed Togbe Afiatsoa III from roles as Mankrado of Ho Bankoe and clan leader after finding serious misconduct. The announcement came at the Asogli State Palace with Togbe Adubobi IV speaking on behalf of the council.
The removed chief, Fred Yao Akordor, allegedly caused community divisions and challenged traditional authority. Council representatives declared that Akordor no longer holds any official chieftaincy titles and must be addressed only by his private name. They warned the public and media against treating him as a chief.
The decision stems from repeated actions that threatened the integrity of local traditional...
Prosecutors at the Central Region's Attorney-General's Office are asking for financial help to do their jobs better. They need money to cover witness expenses like travel, staying somewhere, and paying expert witnesses such as pathologists. Vincent Aboagye Nyinaku, who leads the regional office, explained that prosecutors often pay these costs themselves, which makes doing their work harder.
The appeal came during the opening of this year's criminal court sessions at Cape Coast. Nyinaku highlighted how important the Attorney-General's Office is for delivering criminal justice and wants more resources to speed up trials. He told the court his team has 16 cases to handle, most involving murder charges, and plans to finish them before the...
Religious leaders from Ghana have called for a careful review of the expired Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill. Speakers at a capacity-building conference suggested modifying controversial sections instead of completely rejecting them. They recommended comprehensive moral education approaches over legal criminalization of sexual minority activities.
Reverend Justice Abeiku Aggrey stressed that strengthening cultural values is more effective than punitive legislation. He argued that moral integrity could more constructively address social challenges than strict legal measures. Reverend Father Stephen Afenyi advocated for compassionate support systems rather than imprisonment.
Evangelist Albert Adjetey Ablorh...
Ghana has reached out to military governments in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, inviting them to celebrate ECOWAS's golden anniversary. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the goodwill gesture during a press conference on Thursday. The move aims to rebuild relationships and strengthen regional cooperation after recent political tensions. ECOWAS members will gather at the Accra International Conference Centre on April 22 to mark the organization's half-century milestone.
President John Dramani Mahama hopes the invitation will bridge diplomatic gaps between member states. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other regional leaders will attend the high-profile event. The ceremony will showcase ECOWAS's...
