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Surinamese Ambassador to Ghana headlines COMSSAFEST 2026
The 2026 edition of the Communication and Media Studies Students’ Association Festival (COMSSAFEST) Seminar is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026, with Surinamese Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Fidelia Graand-Galon, set to headline the celebration. The event will bring together faculty members and students of t...
Maxzy releases new single “Tell on You”
Ghanaian musician Maxzy has released a new single titled Tell on You, an emotionally driven song that explores themes of guilt, regret and the search for forgiveness following a failed relationship. The track, which is now available on digital streaming platforms worldwide, sees the Laptop hitmaker depart from the brav...
First phase of Beverly Afaglo’s funeral rites to be held in USA on August 1
The family of Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo has announced arrangements for her funeral rites to be held in two countries, beginning in the United States before final ceremonies in Ghana. According to the family, the first part of the funeral will take place on August 1, 2026, in Laurel, Maryland, USA, where close rel...
KONE: Ella Asante earns two major 2026 Ghana Movie Awards nominations
Actress and producer Ella Asante has emerged as one of the notable personalities ahead of the 2026 Ghana Movie Awards after securing two nominations through the critically acclaimed film KONE: The Depth of Friendship. The creative professional earned recognition in the Best Picture category as producer of the film and...
TGMA 2027 Boost: Guinness Ghana unveils GH₵100,000 prize for Album/EP of the Year Winner
Guinness Ghana has announced a major boost for Ghana’s music industry with the introduction of a new annual prize package for the Album/EP of the Year category at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). Starting from the 27th edition of the awards, the winner of the coveted category will receive a GH₵100,000 cash prize,...
Princess Burland launches Diya Impact Foundation to promote early health screening in Ghana
Ghanaian entrepreneur and public figure Princess Burland has launched the Diya Impact Foundation, introducing a new health initiative dubbed “Know Your Numbers” aimed at promoting early health screening and preventive healthcare in Ghana. The initiative, scheduled for 16 May at Nyamekye Traffic Light Junction, will off...
Kanye West’s concert cancelled after UK denies him entry
This summer’s Wireless Festival has been cancelled after headliner Kanye West was blocked from coming to the UK. The government refused permission for West, now known as Ye, to travel to the UK after backlash to his planned set at the London festival this summer. For the last several years, West has caused outrage for...
Don’t wait for government support, take initiative – Blooming Minds CEO to creatives
Founder of the Blooming Minds Initiative, Thelma Ofosu-Asamoah, has urged creatives to take initiative and stop relying solely on government support to grow the industry. Speaking to Joy News at the 10th edition of the Blooming Minds Young Writers and Achievers Awards, held at the British Council in Accra, she said tha...
Making music with AI prompts is shameful – M.anifest
Ghanaian rapper M.anifest has taken a firm stance against the growing use of artificial intelligence to create music, saying artistes who rely entirely on AI prompts to write songs should be “ashamed” of themselves. Speaking in a recent interview, the award-winning lyricist made a clear distinction between using AI as...
GTA to launch “Blue Ghana Initiative” beach clean-up campaign after Accra floods
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is preparing to launch a major beach clean-up campaign across selected beaches in Accra and nearby coastal communities, as its Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Maame Efua Houadjeto, calls for a national response to poor waste disposal and growing environmental damage. The campaign, to be r...
Day 3 of Gomoa Easter Carnival bursts with culture, music, and community spirit
The maiden Gomoa Easter Carnival continues to captivate crowds today at the Gomoa Ekwamkrom Community Park, delivering a spectacular blend of tradition, music, art, and community engagement. After two days of electrifying music and vibrant festivities, the third day’s focus shifts to heritage and community identity. Th...
No bed syndrome: Mzbel weeps after sister’s death at Korle Bu (Video)
Popular Ghanaian musician Mzbel was overcome with grief as she shared a heartbreaking video on Sunday, July 5, 2026, mourning the loss of her beloved sister. She identified the deceased as 46-year-old Leila. In the emotional clip, the “16 Years” hitmaker, dressed in black with a headwrap, struggled to speak through tea...