Ghanaian actor Mawuli Semevo has passed away at the age of 63 after suffering severe burns in a fire accident. Mr. Semevo succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Ridge Hospital in Accra, where he had been receiving treatment. The tragic incident occurred on February 8, 2025, when his home caught fire […]

John Dumelo, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and a farmer, has made a heartfelt appeal to Ghanaians to support locally produced chicken, emphasizing its potential to transform the nation’s economy.   In a social media post, Mr. Dumelo highlighted that if one million Ghanaians consume locally produced chicken each month, it would significantly […]

Ghanaian rapper Samuel Adu Frimpong, popularly known as Medikal, has recounted a troubling experience of being arrested and detained by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government under unclear circumstances.   In 2021, Medikal was apprehended by the Ghana Police Service for displaying a firearm in a social media video. Reflecting on the incident in a […]

AfroFuture is gearing up to make waves with its 2024 Culture Beach Jam Concert Series, set to take place on December 28-29, 2024, at the Polo Beach Club in Accra, Ghana. Known for its dynamic celebration of African culture, the two-day extravaganza will spotlight an impressive lineup of musical talents, including Omah Lay, King Promise, […]

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has unveiled his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Morayo. The album, named after the Yoruba word meaning “I see Joy,” is a deeply personal tribute to his late mother, Juliana Morayo Balogun, who passed away in 2023. Released under Starboy Entertainment and RCA Records, Morayo […]

rewrite…The Movement for Change and the Afrafranto Alliance, led by Alan Kyerematen, and his running mate Kwame Owusu Danso (KOD), is set to ignite the youth of Ghana with the Afrafranto All-Star Youth Concert.   Scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Legon City Mall at 5 pm, the concert designed as a youth-powered […]

Celebrated Ghanaian Reggae musician, Rocky Dawuni, has earned a nomination in the 64th Grammy Awards. Rocky secured a prestigious nomination in the Best Global Music Performance category at this year’s awards. Rocky earned the nomination with his uplifting song “Rise”. The competition is fierce, as Rocky will be going head-to-head with renowned artists, including: Angélique […]

Gospel musician Esther Aseidu, known as Piesie Esther, recently shared the inspiration behind her music and message. In an interview with an Accra-based media outlet, Piesie Esther discussed her latest single, “Turn Over,” and her upcoming concert, Flora Made by Grace. She explained that her music focuses on themes of transformation from hardship to success, […]

British actor Idris Elba has told the BBC that he will relocate to Africa within the next decade as part of his plans to support the continent’s movie industry. The 52-year-old star of the hit series The Wire is behind nascent projects to build a film studio on the Tanzanian islands of Zanzibar as well as one in the […]

Africa’s trailblazing hip-hop artist M.anifest has joined forces with Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea and Nigerian highlife fusion band The Cavemen for his latest single, “Puff Puff.”   The collaboration originated from a casual conversation between M.anifest and The Cavemen at his Manifestivities music festival in Accra two years ago. The idea evolved naturally, […]