Ghana’s social media community has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of popular TikTok personality and influencer Sexxy Vida, also known as Sexy Vida. Her husband confirmed the news in early August 2026, triggering an outpouring of grief from fans, fellow content creators and entertainment personalities across TikTok, YouTube and other social media […]

Juliana Bubune Titiati-Tsikata, widely known as Bubune, has died following a battle with cancer.Bubune became a household name after finishing as the first runner-up in the 2013 edition of TV3’s cultural pageant, Ghana’s Most Beautiful. Her family announced her death in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, describing her passing as a deeply […]

Ghanaian media personality Cynthia Tima Yeboah, widely known as Tima Kumkum, became emotional while publicly addressing her reported separation from her second husband, Dominic Duodu. The Adom TV presenter broke down in tears as she discussed the emotional impact of the relationship’s collapse, following months of widespread speculation about the state of their marriage. Tima […]

Ghanaian Highlife legend Ofori Amponsah has reflected on his 27-year career, declaring that he has played his part and given his best to the country’s music industry. The veteran singer-songwriter, affectionately known as “Mr. All 4 Real,” shared his thoughts during media interviews in August 2026, including conversations with YouTuber Kwadwo Sheldon and broadcaster Kafui […]

Ghanaian rising musician Takyi Kay is attracting attention for his distinctive fusion of traditional West African Highlife and contemporary musical influences. His evolving sound combines Ghana’s rich acoustic heritage with modern production, placing him among a new generation of artists seeking to preserve the country’s musical identity while appealing to international audiences. Takyi Kay’s approach […]

Colombian beauty influencer Sofia Murillo, her mother and grandmother were among four people killed in a sightseeing helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 8, 2026. The 17-year-old content creator died alongside her mother, 37-year-old Wendy Manrique, and her grandmother, Rocio Cubillos, 59. The helicopter’s licensed Brazilian pilot, Alessandro Rocha, was also killed. […]

Media personality and concept curator Nanz Scripts has launched a new carpool-style web series titled Joyride with Nanz. The four-part debut season premiered on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The program is produced under Northside Hub, Nanz Scripts’ creative entertainment media platform. Unlike conventional studio interviews, Joyride with Nanz takes place inside a […]

Ghanaian rapper and singer D-Cryme has advised emerging musicians to prioritize quality and longevity instead of producing songs designed only to achieve brief viral success. Speaking on TV3’s The Afternoon Show, the “Kill Me Shy” hitmaker expressed concern that modern technology and easy access to digital production tools have contributed to declining artistic standards in […]

Jury selection began on Monday, August 10, 2026, in the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person ever charged in connection with the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. The proceedings are taking place at a downtown Las Vegas courthouse under District Judge Carli Kierny. The trial is expected […]