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From Hits to Legacy: KK Fosu marks 25 years in music with heartwarming concert experience
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From Hits to Legacy: KK Fosu marks 25 years in music with heartwarming concert experience

It was a night filled with excitement for many Highlife fans as famed Ghanaian musician Kaakyire Kwame Fosu, better known as KK Fosu, celebrated his 25th anniversary in the music industry. Fans gathered at the Bayview Hotel in Accra to witness this significant milestone, which marked a watershed moment for KK Fosu, who has produced some timeless hit songs throughout his illustrious career. KK Fosu made a narrative entrance as he was led onto the stage by Reggie Rockstone, who is considered the "Godfather of Hiplife music." Both music legends talked about how they created the legendary hit song "Fa Me Bone Kye Me," which came with a captivating music video that received multiple awards.  According to Reggie Rockstone, he was introduced to KK Fosu by a friend and was overwhelmed ...
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C Confion: Rising Ghanaian Comedian reported Dead
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C Confion: Rising Ghanaian Comedian reported Dead

Ghanaian actor Bright Owusu, popularly known as C Confion and a member of the Akabenezer/Dr. Likee team, has reportedly passed away.C Confion was a prominent member of Dr. Likee’s comedy troupe, who had been making significant strides in the entertainment industry. On December 18, 2024, AKA Ebenezer Productions issued a statement informing the public that C Confion was receiving treatment for a serious illness at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi. News of his death broke on December 20th, 2024 with the cause of his death not known to the public leaving fans and colleagues in a state of shock and sadness. C Confion’s contributions to Ghanaian comedy, particularly through his collaborations with Dr. Likee, have left an indelible mark on the industry. His tale...
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Popular Efiewura Actress Mercy Little Smith passes away
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Popular Efiewura Actress Mercy Little Smith passes away

Ghanaian actress Mercy Little Smith, popularly known for her role as ‘Benyiwaa’ in the renowned TV series Efiewura, has passed away. The announcement was first made on the Efiewura TV series Facebook page on December 18, 2024: “RIP Benyiwaa. She left the earth plane yesterday. Bye.” The cause of death is currently unknown. The deceased was famous for her role in Efiewura as the wife of Judge Koboo. Fans and the general public have been expressing their condolences to the family of the late actress. More Soon…….
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Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz, Morocco’s Dystinct among top artists at 2024 CAF Awards
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Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz, Morocco’s Dystinct among top artists at 2024 CAF Awards

Diamond Platnumz, the Tanzanian music superstar, and Dystinct, the Moroccan who is known for his genre that blends R&B, Afrobeat and Arabic influences, are amongst the main acts at the CAF Awards on Monday night. The 2024 CAF Awards will shine a spotlight on the best players, coaches and teams on the continent over the past year but will provide a platform to take in the sights and sounds of Africa’s vibrant entertainment scene.    Monday’s glittering ceremony will be staged at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco from 19h00 local time (18h00 GMT/ 20h00 Cairo time/ 21h00 East African time), and showcases the continent’s best performers on and off the pitch over the past year. But away from the Beautiful Game, it will also be the platform for world-class ...
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Japanese star Miho Nakayama found dead at 54
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Japanese star Miho Nakayama found dead at 54

Miho Nakayama found success as a singer at the height of J-pop's influence Japanese actor Miho Nakayama was found dead in a bathtub in her Tokyo home on Friday. She was 54. Ms Nakayama found success as a singer in the 1980s and 90s - at the height of J-pop's influence - but was best known for starring in the 1995 film Love Letter. An acquaintance discovered Ms Nakayama on Friday after she failed to show up for work. They called the paramedics, who confirmed her death at the scene, local media reported. The cause of her death is under investigation. Ms Nakayama had originally been scheduled to perform a Christmas show in Osaka on Friday, but cancelled her appearance, citing poor health. A statement on her website, published by her agency, confirmed her death on Friday.&nbs...
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Ghanaian musician Kojo Antwi loses mother
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Ghanaian musician Kojo Antwi loses mother

Madam Mary Adwoa Nyamaa passed away on 13th November, 2024 at Mpraeso General Hospital in the Eastern Region.Kojo Antwi in a statement said “the good mother who inspired Mr Music Man Kojo Antwi’s great song Bre bre Anowaa is gone”. “It is with sadness that Mr Music Man The Maestro Kojo Antwi and his siblings and their families announce to the general public, the media, music, culture and tourism fraternity and all lovers, friends and fans worldwide, the passing of their beloved mother Madam Mary Adwoa Nyamaa on 13th November, 2024 at Mpraeso General Hospital,” the statement further reads. It added that, “A fortieth day gathering will be announced for all friends and sympathizers to attend and grant comfort and a shoulder to lean on to the family.” Read below the full statement...
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Davido Threatened Over Economy Remarks
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Davido Threatened Over Economy Remarks

  Davido  Afrobeats superstar, Davido, has alleged he is facing threats to cancel his upcoming Lagos concert following his controversial remarks about Nigeria’s economy on the American podcast Big Homies House. During the interview, Davido warned Americans against relocating to Africa, particularly Nigeria, citing the country’s struggling economy, which he described as being in “shambles.” His comments sparked widespread backlash, with prominent figures like Joe Igbokwe and Reno Omokri publicly criticising him. Responding to the criticism, Davido took to social media, asserting that the outrage stems from entertainers being the “real ambassadors” of the country. On his X (formerly Twitter) account, he posted, “Y’all mad ’cause we the real ambassadors!” In...
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Diddy Accused Of Contacting Witnesses From Prison
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Diddy Accused Of Contacting Witnesses From Prison

Diddy Prosecutors have accused music mogul, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, of violating prison rules by contacting potential witnesses in his upcoming sex trafficking trial. They allege that Combs, 55, has made “relentless efforts” to influence witness testimony by using other inmates’ telephone accounts and three-way calls to communicate with individuals not on his approved contact list. Court filings reveal that Combs instructed family members to reach out to potential witnesses, a claim supported by recorded phone calls and a notebook found during a search of his jail cell at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn. The rapper, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denied any wrongdoing, has been detained since his September 16 arrest in Manhattan. On Tuesday, a judge ...
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Gambo on Voice of America , talks about the American dream vs African reality
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Gambo on Voice of America , talks about the American dream vs African reality

The 'Drip' hitmaker, Gambo visited VOA’s studios in Washington where he sat down with reporter Mike Hove to share his experiences so far in the US where he's been on tour for months, speaking about experiencing the "American dream" in reality. https://youtu.be/t92_3N6gI1U In the interview, Gambo revealed how it felt like to meet Snoop Dogg for the time back in February 2024, saying Snoop Dogg was a very warm personality who "makes you feel like you know him, he doesn't give you the chance to be nervous." It would be recalled that the meeting between Gambo, the Vodafone Ghana Music Award-winning rapper and the legendary Snoop Dogg took place in Los Angeles, California on the sidelines of the African pre-Grammy Awards Global Affairs event. On his musical projects, Gambo disclos...
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