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Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time show
Pop giants Madonna, BTS, Shakira and Justin Bieber performed for thousands of spectators at the 2026 World Cup final half-time show.
Ghana’s telcos owe musicians and it’s time to pay up
Telecom giants, particularly MTN Ghana with its “CallerTunez” service, rode that wave brilliantly in the mid-to-late 2000s. By around 2008, CRBTs had become a cultural staple across Africa, and Ghana was no exception. Subscribers loved it. Artists gained visibility. Telcos made significant profits.
Harry Styles receives Guinness World Record for longest Wembley Stadium run
Harry Styles has been awarded a Guinness World Record for the longest run of concerts at Wembley Stadium after completing 12 sold-out shows.
Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was ‘very, very, very, very, very good’ – Ghetto Kids
Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids are celebrating another milestone after appearing at the football World Cup final half-time show on Sunday - a life-changing experience summed up by 10-year-old Sierra as "very, very, very, very, very good".
Sarkodie says future beef with Shatta Wale is possible despite renewed friendship
Regardless of their renewed friendship and camaraderie, rapper Sarkodie has mentioned that the possibility of another beef with dancehall artiste Shatta Wale cannot be ruled out. Speaking to Adesope in a recent interview, Sarkodie stated that although they are currently on good terms, misunderstandings between them cou...
15 universities, top artistes as WatsUp On Campus hits the road
WatsUp TV is excited to announce the expansion of its flagship tertiary activation project, WatsUp On Campus, which is set to visit 15 universities and tertiary institutions across Ghana and beyond in 2026.
We don’t need unity in our music industry – M.anifest
Ghanaian rapper M.anifest has sparked debate after dismissing calls for “unity” in Ghana’s music and creative space.
Black Sherif questions Wendy Shay’s absence in “Artiste of the Year” talks ahead of TGMA 2026
Black Sherif has questioned why Wendy Shay’s name is missing from the top-tier “Artiste of the Year” conversations, a remark he made on The Late Nite Celebrity Show that has reignited debate ahead of the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards. In an interview with host Kafui Dey, the award-winning rapper expressed concern abo...
Ga Mantse, Spanish Ambassador discuss Hola Accra Music Festival
Momentum is building towards the inaugural edition of the Hola Accra Music Festival, and the Spanish Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Ángel Lossada Torres-Quevedo, has met the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru VII, at his palace at Kaneshie in Accra to discuss the upcoming music event.
Why I lost most of my fans – Lizzo explains
American singer and rapper Melissa Viviane Jefferson, popularly known as Lizzo, has said the shift from radio to streaming contributed to her dwindling fanbase.
Peter Okoye reacts as fan asks him to retire from music over age
Nigerian singer and half of the defunct P-Square duo, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has reacted after a fan asked him to retire from music, citing his age as a reason.
Mr Eazi is helping change how Africa althletes get paid
Afrobeats icon Mr Eazi has continued to support betPawa’s Locker Room Bonus, which has moved $1.61 million to players across eight countries, one final whistle at a time. Women's teams get the same as men's.