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Ghanaian broadcaster Nana Aba Anamoah has urged film authorities to prioritize indigenous storytelling within the nation's cinema industry. She believes authentic cultural narratives could position Ghanaian productions as competitive alternatives to Hollywood and Bollywood offerings. Anamoah...

Sarkodie admits experiencing pre-performance anxiety despite years of industry success as he prepares for Rapperholic 2025. The award-winning rapper explains that butterflies persist before every show, whether it's a major concert or a wedding appearance. His nervousness stems from perfectionist...

Nigerian artist Young Skales declared Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie an authentic African music legend during an appearance on MX24. The musician highlighted Sarkodie's sustained excellence, creative innovation, and profound influence across the continent's musical landscape. Skales positioned the...

Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie revealed details about his connection with French footballer Ousmane Dembélé. Dutch striker Memphis Depay facilitated the introduction between the two celebrities. The musician initially remained unaware of Dembélé's identity and assumed he was simply...

Broadcast journalist Nana Aba Anamoah praised Otumfuo Osei Tutu II during her appearance on UTV's United Showbiz program. She declared the Asantehene Africa's most powerful monarch after witnessing the Asantehemaa's elaborate funeral ceremony. The journalist emphasized how the royal event...

Oppong Degraft addressed African entertainment professionals at the BlacVolta Creative Mix gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Ghanaian show curator and Entertainment Week Ghana co-founder participated in "The Question" session. He promoted increased collaboration among African creatives and...

Dr. Mohammed Ben-Abdallah, the renowned Ghanaian playwright and theatre scholar, died Thursday at age 81. His son Abdul Muiz Abass confirmed the death through a Facebook announcement Friday. The family will bury Dr. Abdallah following Jumu'ah prayers Friday in Kumasi according to Islamic...

A viral video featuring prominent Ghanaian media personality Captain Smart has generated widespread online discussion after viewers watched him consume uncooked chicken eggs. The broadcaster defended his unusual dietary choice by explaining that he finds raw eggs more appealing than their cooked...

A Ghanaian wedding ceremony faced disruption when families clashed over a customary transportation payment. The bride's relatives required this traditional fee before presenting her to the groom during the ritual. The groom's family rejected the demand, calling the practice obsolete and...

Music critics worldwide celebrate Shatta Wale's new release Street Crown as potential Grammy material. The track demonstrates exceptional emotional resonance and superior production quality that appeals to both local and international audiences. Sound engineers and music technologists praise the...

Ghanaian music executive Nii Noi addressed financial struggles that plague gospel artists during his Onua Showtime appearance. He explained that gospel performers cannot charge admission fees because audiences refuse to attend paid religious concerts. Secular music fans spend up to GH¢1,000 per...

Mourners filled the State House forecourt as Ghana bid farewell to Emmanuel Harris Brefo, the beloved musician known as Dada KD. Politicians, traditional leaders, government officials, businessmen, and fellow artists gathered to honor the 54-year-old performer who passed away during May 2025...

A Mutare Magistrate sentenced Pelagia Zindiye to ten years' imprisonment after convicting her of human trafficking charges. The 30-year-old Buhera woman deceived a 14-year-old girl by claiming they would travel to Mutare to retrieve personal belongings. The minor secretly departed her residence...

A Mutare court sentenced Carrington Mutasa to community service after prosecutors proved he committed sexual acts with poultry. The 19-year-old resident of Zimunya township must complete 175 hours of unpaid work following his conviction. Magistrates handed down an eight-month prison term but...

A Harare Magistrate's Court sentenced Oscar Ngonidzashe Mushangazhike to imprisonment after he caused a traffic collision while operating a vehicle without proper authorization. The 32-year-old Kuwadzana resident received a one-year custodial sentence for dangerous vehicle operation and paid an...

Zimbabwe Musicians Union members have launched serious allegations against the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association regarding administrative misconduct and authoritarian practices. The organization faces criticism for imposing a licensing fee of 150 dollars without consulting affected artists...

AMD delivered on its Computex 2025 commitment by launching ROCm 6.4.4, which includes PyTorch capabilities, for Windows users. The software release supports Radeon RX 9000 and RX 7000 series graphics cards alongside Ryzen AI processors from both RDNA 4 and RDNA 3 architectures. Developers can...

Huawei dominates the global foldable smartphone market with a commanding 48 percent share during the first half of 2025, according to Canalys research. Samsung trails significantly behind at just 20 percent market share. This represents a dramatic reversal from 2024, when Samsung controlled 45...

Apple addressed scratching complaints regarding darker iPhone 17 Pro models after durability tests revealed vulnerabilities. The company confirmed that marks appearing on devices displayed with MagSafe stands result from material transfer and can be removed through cleaning. Store employees will...

Krafton published new legal filings against Unknown Worlds co-founders Charlie Cleveland, Max McGuire, and Ted Gill. The company accuses the trio of stealing hundreds of thousands of confidential documents before their termination. Krafton alleges the theft supported plans to independently...