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Why I stopped trying to quit smoking – Omah Lay
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Omah Stanley Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, says he has decided to stop “forcing” himself to quit smoking.
Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for planning a jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna during the US singer's Eras tour in August 2024.
‘I’m the best’ – Wizkid sparks fresh supremacy battle with Burna Boy
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid has sparked a fresh supremacy battle with his colleague, Burna Boy, after insinuating that he was chosen to close the Afronation concert in Portugal over Burna Boy.
Davido explains why he highlighted Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis at world cup stage
Afrobeats star Davido has explained why he chose to spotlight Nigeria’s growing kidnapping crisis during his performance at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony.
Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK
This summer's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after headliner Kanye West was blocked from coming to the UK.
‘I’m Obroni in every country’ – Coco Blasian on music, survival and making Accra home
Japanese-Ghanaian musician and 2025 Miss Europe Continental UK winner, Coco Blasian, has described herself as “Obroni in every country”—half Ghanaian, half Japanese, and visibly different in both spaces.
Richmond Adu-Poku: The flaw in TGMA’s swing period
The Swing Period sounds good. It reads well. In practice, it misses a few notes.
Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
Italian authorities have barred Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts from going ahead, citing public order and security concerns.
Black Sherif channels grit, elevation and destiny on new release ‘Swagga’
Riding high after winning five major awards, including Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, Black Sherif continues his dominant run with the release of his new single “SWAGGA,” produced by his longtime collaborator Joker Nharnah via RBA/ Empire.
Kylie Minogue says cancer experience ‘still with me’
Singer Kylie Minogue said the emotional impact of her breast cancer diagnosis is "still with me today in many ways" two decades on, as she opens up about the experience in a new documentary about her life.
Kojo Antwi presents memoir to Otumfuo, promises to launch next album at Manhyia
Ghanaian music legend Kojo Antwi has presented copies of his memoir, Mr Music Man: The Journey, to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Asantehemaa Nana Yaa Akyaa II at Manhyia Palace. The musician also used the occasion to inform the Asantehene of his intention to launch his next album at Manhyia Palace in his presence...
Afriyie Wutah marks birthday with ‘Summer Jam’ featuring Maxi Priest
Ghanaian musician Afriyie Wutah has released a new song titled Summer Jam, featuring international reggae legend Maxi Priest.