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Gospel musician Piesie Esther has disclosed that she does not engage in financial transactions for musical collaborations. She stated that she has never paid another artist for a feature nor charged one for appearing on her own songs. She explained that her partnerships are founded on mutual...

Ghanaian musician Wanlov the Kubolor has stated that his creative process is primarily guided by his personal emotions and thoughts rather than audience expectations. He explained that he only considers the listener when composing music for a specific commissioned project, a method that allows...

Veteran music producer Fred Kyei Mensah, known as Fredyma, has publicly challenged a claim by Prophet Nigel Gaisie that church instrumentalists cannot achieve financial prosperity. Fredyma expressed his disagreement by pointing to his personal career as a direct counterexample. The producer...

Influential Ghanaian content creator Wode Maya has advocated for a stronger relationship between Ghanaians and Caribbean communities, emphasizing their shared cultural and historical heritage. He made these remarks during the GUBA Awards in Barbados, an event designed to honor impactful...

Music executive Mark Okraku Mantey has implicitly questioned the managerial capabilities of media personality Nana Aba Anamoah by highlighting his own professional achievements. He stated that his curriculum vitae and record of success speak for themselves, requiring no external validation. The...

Award-winning musician Samini has clarified the circumstances around his recent performance at the Ghana Journalists Association Awards. He explained that he agreed to perform as a last-minute favor for the GJA president, a friend, shortly after returning from an international trip. Samini...

Legendary Ghanaian musician Samini has called for more competent leadership at the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO), stating that the institution requires the right management to function effectively. While acknowledging the current administration's efforts, he noted that the...

Survivors who fled the Sudanese city of El-Fasher following its capture by the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group have described a harrowing journey to a refugee camp in Al-Dabbah. They reported walking for days through desert terrain, passing numerous dead bodies and facing repeated...

A new exhibition in Kinshasa, initiated by the family of the late dictator Mobutu Sese Seko, aims to present an alternative perspective on his three-decade rule over the Democratic Republic of Congo. The display at the National Museum, titled "Mobutu, A Life, A Destiny," intentionally avoids...

The release of French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal has eased a diplomatic crisis between France and Algeria, though significant historical grievances continue to strain their relationship. Sansal was freed after more than a year of imprisonment on charges related to undermining Algeria’s...

Google has agreed to a financial support package totaling over forty million dollars for South African news publishers, according to the nation's competition authority. The decision follows an investigation that found that the tech giant's practices, along with those of other platforms like...

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven nations concluded a meeting in Canada, presenting a unified stance on Ukraine and Sudan. They pledged to intensify economic pressure on Russia and explore new measures against entities financing its military. The ministers heard from Ukrainian Foreign...

In Zanzibar’s Jambiani village, women have transitioned from struggling seaweed farms to cultivating sponges, an initiative established by the Swiss NGO Marine Cultures. Rising ocean temperatures and overfishing had devastated the local seaweed industry, a former economic mainstay. Sponges...

The Al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM secured a ransom of at least fifty million dollars for the release of a kidnapped United Arab Emirates royal family member, marking the largest known payment in the region. This substantial sum is expected to significantly boost the jihadist faction's financial...

A decade after the Paris attacks that killed 130 people, analysts report that jihadist groups Islamic State and Al-Qaeda have transformed. Their weakened central command, following the deaths of leaders Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and Ayman al-Zawahiri, has given way to more autonomous and active...

A United States jury has ordered Boeing to pay 28.45 million dollars to the family of an Indian woman who died in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash. The case involved Shikha Garg of New Delhi, a victim of one of two fatal 737 MAX crashes. After brief deliberations, the federal court in Chicago...

Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has been transferred to Germany for medical care after receiving a pardon from Algerian authorities. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who had previously appealed for the author's release due to his fragile health, confirmed the arrival and thanked...

A retired Regimental Sergeant Major has issued a formal communication to the Legal and Public Relations Directorates of the Ghana Armed Forces following a recent helicopter crash. The author emphasizes the necessity of strict adherence to operational protocols governing military equipment and...

The author challenges the common Ghanaian practice of dismissing presidential aspirants based on their formal education or English fluency. They argue that advanced degrees and linguistic skill are poor indicators of leadership capability, pointing to highly educated officials who have engaged...

A tragic stampede during a military recruitment drive at El Wak Stadium in Accra resulted in six fatalities and numerous injuries. The event, which also occurred in other regional capitals, attracted an overwhelming number of young applicants, highlighting severe youth unemployment. Many...