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Nana Aba Anamoah demands proof of Malik Basintale's 2,000 jobs
A bold coconut-husk job promise from last year just got a very public receipt check from a top Ghanaian journalist. Nana Aba Anamoah wants the proof Nana Aba Anamoah publicly grilled Malik Basintale online. His 2,000 permanent-job claim triggered the callout. The Youth Employment Agency still hasn't shown any evidence. Basintale's original post hyped coconut-husk recycling gigs. What was actually promised back then Basintale pitched eco-friendly jobs from waste coconut husks. Coir fibre, green packaging, and biomass fuel were floated. Environmental cleanup and youth employment got bundled together. Social media went wild with product suggestions initially. Accountability pressure keeps building Anamoah demanded names, roles, and...
Nollywood stars face backlash for backing Tinubu
A celebrity-backed re-election squad just launched in Lagos, and Nigerians online are absolutely torching it. Eko 57 Movement drops in Lagos Kunle Afolayan and Yomi Fash-Lanso are involved. Ayo Adesanya and Remi Surutu joined the crew. Lege Miami coordinates the whole operation. Group backs President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid. Public backlash hits immediately Nigerians dragged the actors across social media. Fuel hikes and blackouts make the timing terrible. Critics called the launch blatantly self-serving. Healthcare, corruption, and insecurity got zero celebrity attention. Online reactions kept getting harsher Fans warned that sympathy will dry up for these actors. Electoral reform demands overshadowed the political...
Stonebwoy says blood doesn't make family on the new track
A track about fake loyalty and real bonds stands out as the gut-punch moment on Stonebwoy's latest project. Blood Don't Make Family's core message Stonebwoy argues that chosen bonds outweigh genetic ones. Your tightest circle can harbor your biggest snakes. People ghost your struggles but stalk your wins. Outsiders sometimes ride harder than actual relatives. Toucher II as a bigger picture Stonebwoy's album mixes dancehall, reggae, and afrobeats. Personal growth and raw vulnerability fuel the project. High-energy bangers sit alongside introspective deep cuts. His artistry balances celebration with real-life reflection. Why the track resonates so hard Mentors and strangers often step up over kinfolk. Loyalty gets earned through...
Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo fears torture after independence critique
A political warning over Independence Day commentary has a well-known Ghanaian pundit ready to self-censor on governance talk. Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo spooked by threats Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo says a politician warned him. His Independence Day panel remarks triggered the whole mess. Fear is keeping him quiet on governance topics. UTV's United Showbiz hosted the Saturday confession. What he originally pushed for Asamoah-Baidoo wanted the parade tradition restored. Rotating it across regions would boost local economies. National pride was his core argument for celebration. Traditional values tied to the event matter to him.
Diana Hamilton stands alone as the sole gospel Artiste of the Year nominee
A lone gospel act crashed the biggest mainstream category at Ghana's top music awards, and the crowd went wild. Diana Hamilton's Artiste of the Year nod Diana Hamilton is the sole gospel nominee there. She squares off against Stonebwoy and Sarkodie. Black Sherif, Medikal, and Wendy Shay round it out. Attendees erupted when her name got called. Why people think it is an uphill battle Competitors dominate Afrobeat, dancehall, and hip-hop charts. Sarkodie is basically a household name in Ghana. Stonebwoy and Black Sherif ride massive fanbases. Pundits expect a brutal fight for the crown. Hamilton packs serious credentials, though Her 2025 Best Collaboration TGMA win proved range. Doing of the Lord featuring Mercy Chinwo took that...
Broda Sammy confirms divorce after wife returns drinks
A customary drink returned from France blindsided a Ghanaian gospel singer and officially killed his marriage. Broda Sammy confirms the split Samuel Opoku says Obaa Yaa initiated everything. Drinks got shipped back from France mid-Christmas season. His family head initially blocked the divorce rites. Broda Sammy was performing in Manso when word dropped. How the whole thing played out Both families sat down, but Obaa Yaa skipped it. She confirmed via phone that she wanted out. Sammy insists he did nothing wrong to her. Years of living apart sealed the decision. Deeper cracks in the relationship A miscarriage during a Ghana visit worsened things. Former housemates allegedly fed her bad information. Obaa Yaa's family ghosted his...
One Battle After Another sweeps six Oscars
Six golden statues went to a single film at the 98th Oscars, and it dominated basically every major category. One Battle After Another cleans up One Battle After Another snagged Best Picture. Paul Thomas Anderson grabbed the directing trophy. Sean Penn took home Best Supporting Actor. Six total wins made it the night's juggernaut. Acting wins across the board Michael B. Jordan scored Best Actor for Sinners. Jessie Buckley locked down Best Actress via Hamnet. Amy Madigan earned Best Supporting Actress for Weapons. Sinners racked up four wins from 16 nominations. Other standout victories at the Dolby Theatre Sentimental Value captured Best International Feature Film. KPop Demon Hunters swiped Best Animated Feature. Conan O'Brien...
Keche calls the TGMA process mafia after zero nods
Getting snubbed at Ghana's biggest music awards ceremony fired up a veteran duo's frustrations on social media. Keche's TGMA nomination shutout Keche got zero nods at the 27th TGMAs. Andrew Kofi Cudjoe and Joshua Kojo Ampah were livid. Their X post dropped on March 15. Duo hinted at shady selection bias. Still keeping it positive though Keche pulled back from a full-blown callout. Selina is their horse for next year's race. The group has been grinding for over a decade. Hits like Sokode and Aluguntugui built their rep.
Ghana sets aside 20 million Cedis for film fund
A 20-million-cedi cash injection just landed for Ghana's film world, and it could reshape the entire creative pipeline. Ghana's film fund gets the green light James Gardiner confirmed the 20-million-cedi pot. Money goes live around Q2 2026. Kumasi's Ashanti Festival '26 hosted the announcement. National Film Authority is steering the whole thing. What the cash actually targets Production scoops up the main focus here. Skills training and distribution are covered. Market access is part of the package. Ghana's movie ecosystem gets a full-on overhaul.
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