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Afrobeats mainly for Lagos, Yorubas – Omah Lay
Nigerian singer Omah Lay has sparked controversy after claiming that the Afrobeats genre is mainly for Yorubas and people from other ethnic groups struggle to break into the Lagos music scene.
I have never taken even GH₵1 from Shaxi – Shatta Wale calls for gov’t support
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has revealed that he has not personally taken any money from his ride-hailing platform, Shaxi, since its launch, insisting that all revenue generated by the service is being kept within the company to support its growth.
Britney Spears arrested in California
Britney Spears has been arrested in California, US court documents show.
‘She must be a freak’ – Don Jazzy reveals ideal woman
Ace producer and music executive Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has disclosed his ideal woman.
Lynx quits artiste management, focuses on music distribution and electronics
After nearly two decades of grooming and projecting some of Ghana’s biggest music stars, Richie Mensah says Lynx Entertainment is stepping away from artiste management to focus on music distribution and electronics.
Musician Opoku Sanaa returns home with new book on purpose and discipline
Renowned Ghanaian musician and creative entrepreneur Opoku Sanaa is set to launch his new book, Passion, Persistence & Progress Make the Dream Work, on March 19, 2026, at the British Council in Accra.
From stage and screen to classrooms: Henry Wiafe Ampadu’s mission to build financially smart youth
Henry Wiafe Ampadu has long been recognised by many Ghanaians as an actor and musician whose creativity has entertained audiences on stage and screen. In recent years, however, his work has increasingly shifted toward classrooms, youth forums and financial literacy platforms aimed at shaping how young people think abou...
Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
A Spanish court has ordered the country's tax authority to refund €55m (£48m, $64m) to singer Shakira after ruling that the money was improperly collected in a dispute over her taxes.
Tyla deserved to win Grammy ahead of Nigerian artists – Joeboy
Nigerian singer Joeboy has reacted to the controversy that trailed South African singer Tyla’s recent Grammy triumph over his colleagues.
Highlife must be promoted, not sidelined for foreign sounds — Mark Okraku-Mantey
Former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku-Mantey, has urged young Ghanaian musicians to champion Highlife music and resist over-reliance on foreign sounds in their songs. Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show, Mr Okraku-Mantey said many emerging artistes appear hesitant to fully embrace Highlife...
Hiplife pioneer Nana King set to release 4EVR Champion Vol. 1 on March 6
The legendary Hiplife pioneer returns with a 25-track album that blends legacy with modern global sound
Kofi Owusu Peprah bags three nominations at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards
Ghanaian gospel musician Kofi Owusu Peprah has secured three nominations at the prestigious Telecel Ghana Music Awards, further highlighting his growing impact in the country’s gospel music industry.