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From Ekumfi Kokodo to the Pulpit Stage: Essi Donkor’s gospel journey takes shape
In Ghana’s evolving gospel music landscape, new voices continue to emerge with messages rooted in faith, and Essi Donkor is gradually establishing herself as one of the names to watch. Her journey is not built on hype or sudden fame, but on consistency, service, and a deep connection to her spiritual calling.
XBlock names Adina as new brand ambassador in bold brand repositioning move
Popular Ghanaian hair styling brand XBlock has taken a major step in its brand evolution by signing Ghanaian-South African singer and songwriter Adina Thembi as its new brand ambassador.
Kumasi Street Art Project solely funded by private individuals – Ashanti Fest Coordinator
The Coordinator of the Ashanti Festival, Emmanuel Opoku Anane, has disclosed that the ongoing beautification of selected overpasses and interchanges in Kumasi through street art is being funded entirely by private individuals and not from government coffers.
Giants of Africa builds 46th court to inspire young athletes in Ghana
Giants of Africa has unveiled its 46th basketball court in Africa at the Michael Blackson Academy in Nsaba in Ghana’s Central Region.
Shatta Wale reveals hidden life as a tech visionary and mogul
He is best known for commanding stadiums and topping the music charts, but Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has revealed a vastly different dimension to his career: that of a tech entrepreneur.
Albert Kuzor writes: My recent trip to Togo and why ECOWAS must sit up
This is not my first visit to Togo, but my most recent trip to the neighbouring country left me more frustrated than any of my previous journeys.
Dosted Gennah strengthens independent run with new EP ‘Out of the Broken City’
Released some days ago, the six-track project brings together elements of dancehall, reggae and afrobeats while featuring collaborations with established musicians from Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago.
‘3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey’ returns June 12 with film, stage and street twist
This year’s edition is scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026 at the National Theatre in Accra at 7pm.
Zambia elevates tourism education to national priority as President Hichilema backs continental summit
Tourism education is emerging as a new pillar of economic strategy in Zambia, as the country prepares to host the Travel, Hospitality and Tourism Education Summit (THTES) 2026 from 14 to 16 April in Lusaka.
Beyond certification: How Bawaa the artist is helping young creatives turn talent into opportunity
On a footbridge somewhere in Ghana, traffic moving below him, Bawaa the Artist stands with a brush in hand, filling in the lines of a face on a wall painted in red, gold, and green. A young apprentice stands just behind him holding up a reference photo, watching closely as the portrait comes together stroke by stroke....
Police launch investigation into alleged assault on artist Ibrahim Mahama
The Northern Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into an alleged assault involving renowned Ghanaian visual artist, Ibrahim Mahama, in Tamale.
Born In Harmony: A young girl shaped by chorale music
Audio By Carbonatix Born into a family where choral music was lived, Evelyn Ampah is holding firmly to a sound many young people are moving away from. In her feature, “Born in Harmony,” she explores why choral music still matters in a fast-changing generation. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('mjo-arti...