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E.L delivers electrifying London show with DJ Bridash at The Camden Assembly
Ghanaian disc jockey DJ Bridash delivered a standout performance in London, joining award-winning rapper E.L for an electrifying live show at The Camden Assembly on May 2. As the official personal DJ for E.L, Bridash set the tone for an unforgettable night, opening with a high-energy selection that fused Afrobeats, hip...
DJ Slim Jerry releases “Abonteen” as he pushes Afrobeats into new territory
Ghanaian-born disc jockey DJ Slim Jerry has released a new Afrobeats-inspired single titled Abonteen, a track that blends energetic rhythms with Afro House influences as he seeks to push the boundaries of African music globally. The song, named after the Akan word for “outside”, captures the energy of outdoor social li...
Wa East celebrates culture as Wiyaala is crowned Fugu Queen and Tourism Ambassador
The Wa East capital of Funsi came alive with colour, music, and pride as government officials, community leaders, and residents gathered to honour Noella Wiyaala, Ghana’s ‘Lioness of Africa’. The occasion marked her unveiling as Fugu Queen and Tourism Ambassador for Ghana. Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Art...
Promoting highlife abroad is tough — Nana Asamoah
Highlife musician Nana Asamoah has opened up about the challenges of promoting Ghanaian highlife music while living outside the country. Speaking in an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Doreen Avio on Friday, April 24, the Germany-based artiste highlighted the difficulties that come with being away from the genre’s cultu...
NFA organises maiden edition of “Ghana Film Experience” to boost local film viewership
As part of activities marking Ghana Month and efforts to reach at least 1% of the population with Ghanaian films, the National Film Authority of Ghana (NFA) has introduced a new initiative dubbed the Ghana Film Experience. The maiden edition of the initiative was held on Saturday evening at Mamobi Mawaako in Accra, dra...
Sean Diddy Combs challenges prostitution conviction, cites free speech protections in appeal
Sean Diddy Combs has taken steps to overturn his federal conviction, with his lawyers arguing that the case centres on constitutionally protected expression rather than criminal conduct. At a hearing before the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals this week, the defence challenged both the guilty verdict and the 50-mon...
Juliet Asante reflects on Ghana’s missed World Cup branding opportunity
Filmmaker and former Executive Secretary of Ghana’s National Film Authority, Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante, has written about Ghana’s apparent failure to leverage the global spotlight of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to promote tourism, arts and culture. She did this in a sarcastic Facebook post that has sparked conversations...
TGMA Group of the Year nominees to be announced this week
The Group of the Year category, which was conspicuously missing from the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards nominees announcement, will be released this week. The update was given by Robert Klah, Head of Public Events and Communications at Charterhouse, organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, in an interview on Hitz...
Ambolley, Fred Amugi lead cast as ‘I Told You So’ thrills Kumasi
Highlife legend Gyedu-Blay Ambolley and veteran actor Fred Amugi headlined a stellar cast as the stage play I Told You So thrilled audiences in Kumasi. The production, staged at the CCB Auditorium at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, drew large crowds over a two-day run, marking a vibrant return of th...
Collaboration is key to taking Ghanaian films global – BSIFF Ambassador Diaspora urges
Ghanaian-American filmmaker and Diaspora Ambassador for the Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF), Aba Arthur, has urged film industry players to deepen collaboration and strengthen professional networks as a pathway to global success. She made the remarks during a masterclass organized by her production compa...
Age is not just a number — Okyeame Kwame
Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame has shared a candid perspective on aging as he prepares to turn 50 this Friday, stating that age should not be dismissed as “just a number.” Speaking on DayBreak Hitz on Hitz FM, he said aging is a real and inevitable process that brings individuals closer to death. According to him, […]
Kojo Antwi to sign memoir copies in New York on 16 April
Ghanaian music icon Kojo Antwi is set to hold a book signing event in New York on Thursday, 16 April 2026, where he will engage fans and sign copies of his memoir. The memoir, titled “Mr Music Man: The Journey,” was officially launched in Accra on 13 February 2026, documenting the musician’s life, career, and decades-l...