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Nollywood Actor Okemesi Dies After Prolonged Illness
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Nollywood Actor Okemesi Dies After Prolonged Illness

Nollywood actor Oluwatope Bamidele Saint, widely known as Okemesi, has passed away after a prolonged battle with illness. The news of his death was announced by fellow actor Jeff Owolewa in an emotional post shared on Instagram. In the post, Jeff disclosed that Okemesi’s body had been deposited at the morgue, adding that further details regarding funeral arrangements would be communicated later. “With a heavy heart, I am announcing to the world that Oluwatope Bamidele Saint, Okemesi is dead. We have taken the body to the morgue and I will communicate the rest of the arrangement to you guys,” Jeff wrote. Jeff also expressed gratitude to fans and well-wishers who supported the late actor financially and emotionally during his difficult period. He noted that many supporters contribut...
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Black Sherif Supports Mothers at 37 Military Hospital
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Black Sherif Supports Mothers at 37 Military Hospital

Ghanaian music star Black Sherif (Mohammed Ismail Sharrif) has once again demonstrated his commitment to social responsibility by supporting underprivileged mothers at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. The award-winning artiste donated large quantities of assorted essential items to mothers receiving care at the hospital’s Nkrumah and Yebuah Wards. In addition to the material support, he fully settled the medical bills of several mothers, amounting to GH¢50,696.00. The initiative was carried out through the Mohammed Ismail Sharrif Foundation, the charitable organisation established by the musician to support vulnerable groups and promote community wellbeing. The foundation’s work aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.1, which focuses on reducing global maternal mortal...
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Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
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Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award

Long crowned by his legion of fans as the king of Afrobeat, the late Fela Kuti is finally being recognised by the global music industry. The Nigerian star will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys - almost three decades after his death at the age of 58. "Fela has been in the hearts of the people for such a long time. Now the Grammys have acknowledged it, and it's a double victory," his musician son Seun Kuti tells the BBC. "It's bringing balance to a Fela story," he adds. Rikki Stein, a long-time friend and manager of the late musician, says the recognition by the Grammys is "better late than never". "Africa hasn't in the past rated very highly in their interests. I think that's changing quite a bit of late," Stein tells the BBC. Following the ...
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Kwesi Arthur Accuses Ground Up Chale of Threats, Ownership Claims and Financial Exploitation
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Kwesi Arthur Accuses Ground Up Chale of Threats, Ownership Claims and Financial Exploitation

Ghanaian rapper and singer Kwesi Arthur has made explosive allegations against Glen Boateng and members of his former record label, Ground Up Chale, accusing them of intimidation, manipulation, and unlawful ownership claims over his image and music. In a strongly worded public statement shared on social media, the award-winning artiste claimed he is being demanded to pay $150,000 for using images of himself in a current independent project. According to Kwesi Arthur, Ground Up Chale alleges that it owns him, his image, his music, and all related intellectual property dating from 2016 to the present day. Kwesi Arthur, however, maintains that he has not worked with or had any affiliation with the label since the release of his debut album Son of Jacob. He further alleged that despite w...
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Veteran Gospel Musician Yaw Sarpong Passes On
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Veteran Gospel Musician Yaw Sarpong Passes On

Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Yaw Sarpong has passed away. He died on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Emena Hospital in Kumasi, where he had been receiving medical care. The sad news was confirmed by his manager, Nana Poku Ashis, bringing to an end years of public concern about the musician’s health. Yaw Sarpong had battled ill health for some time and had occasionally stepped back from active performances to focus on recovery. Widely regarded as a pioneer of contemporary Ghanaian gospel music, Yaw Sarpong rose to national prominence as the leader of the celebrated Asomafo Gospel Band. With the group, he produced several timeless gospel classics that significantly influenced the growth and direction of Akan gospel music in Ghana. Among his most popular songs are “Wo Haw Ne Hwan,”...
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Stonebwoy Marks Survival Anniversary, Celebrates Wife and Family in Emotional Tribute
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Stonebwoy Marks Survival Anniversary, Celebrates Wife and Family in Emotional Tribute

Ghanian reggae-dancehall icon Stonebwoy has shared a deeply emotional reflection marking 23 years since a near-fatal accident that could have claimed his life as a teenager. In a heartfelt message, the award-winning musician recalled surviving the tragic incident, which later led to a knee replacement a life-altering journey that has shaped both his personal resilience and professional path. He described January 19 not as a reminder of pain, but as a day of gratitude and celebration, noting that it now symbolizes “two lives forever.” Beyond the milestone of survival, Stonebwoy dedicated the moment to his wife, Dr. Louisa Satekla, praising her unwavering support and partnership. In his words, she embodies more than the title of a wife she represents purpose, duty, blessings, and the s...
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Shatta Wale Sues Blakk Rasta for Defamation
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Shatta Wale Sues Blakk Rasta for Defamation

Management of Ghana’s celebrated dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah, has confirmed that the musician has instructed his legal representatives to initiate a defamation lawsuit against broadcaster and fellow musician Blakk Rasta. According to a statement issued by Life Shatta Movement Music Production (SM Recordz), the decision follows a series of public statements allegedly made by Blakk Rasta which management describes as false and injurious to the artiste’s personal and professional reputation. The statement emphasized that Shatta Wale has consistently shown respect for freedom of expression and recognizes the important role the media plays in public discourse. However, management stressed that freedom of speech must be exercised with responsibility, accur...
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Akosua Serwaah Appeals High Court Ruling Over Daddy Lumba Marriage Certificate
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Akosua Serwaah Appeals High Court Ruling Over Daddy Lumba Marriage Certificate

Akosua Serwaah Fosuh, one of the wives of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, has filed an appeal against a ruling by the Kumasi High Court which held that the marriage certificate she presented was not admissible in evidence. Dissatisfied with the decision, Madam Serwaah is asking the Court of Appeal to set aside the ruling delivered by Her Ladyship Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur on November 28, 2025. In a notice of appeal sighted by 3news, the appellant stated that she is aggrieved by the judgment of the High Court and is seeking a reversal of the decision. Her legal team challenged the court’s findings, arguing that the trial judge erred in law by declaring the marriage certificate — marked as exhibits “B”, “B1” and “B2” — inadmissible. According to the appeal, the High Court a...
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Wendy Shay Wins Best Female Artiste (Western Africa) at AFRIMA 2025
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Wendy Shay Wins Best Female Artiste (Western Africa) at AFRIMA 2025

Ghanaian musician Wendy Shay has been crowned Best Female Artiste, Western Africa at the 2025 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), held in Lagos, Nigeria, on January 11, 2026. The prestigious five-day event featured business summits and cultural engagements, culminating in a grand awards night. Wendy Shay emerged victorious in a highly competitive category, beating top acts including Tiwa Savage, Moliy, Ayra Starr, Amaarae, and Josey. In her acceptance speech, the singer expressed gratitude to God, her fans—known as the Shay Gang—her partners, and a special mention to Tracy Gyasi, popularly called Tracy Shay. She credited the young dancer’s viral performance to her hit song Too Late as a major boost to the track’s success. Released in 2025, Too Late gained widespread attention after ...
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US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors become Guinea citizens after DNA tests
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US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors become Guinea citizens after DNA tests

Husband and wife movie stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have travelled to Guinea, where they have been granted citizenship after tracing their ancestry to the West African nation through DNA testing. Majors, a star of Creed and Ant-Man, said becoming citizens would allow the couple to "bridg[e] the gap" and bring together their stories as entertainers and members of the African diaspora. "We just want to say thank you so much," added Good, best known for the film Think Like a Man, who said it was her first visit to Guinea. Their citizenship ceremony was similar to other initiatives in the region to encourage people of African descent to reclaim their heritage and invest in the continent. The event - a private cultural ceremony organised by the ministry of culture - took pl...
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