Actress Catherine O’Hara has died. She was 71. The Emmy Award winner was known best for her roles in beloved shows and films like “Schitt’s Creek”, “Beetlejuice”, and “Home Alone”. O’Hara’s manager confirmed the news of her death on Friday. Details surrounding her death are not known. O’Hara’s long career saw her take on more…
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…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sanctioned both Senegal and Morocco following a series of incidents during the AFCON 2025 final, while officially confirming Senegal as champions of the tournament. In a statement on the disciplinary decisions released on Thursday, January 29, 2026, Senegal was fined a $615,000. The fine comprises $300,000 for supporters’…
It was hard to miss 33-year-old model and writer Abena Christine Jon’el’s appearance at a recent major fashion show in Ghana. Walking the runway with her prosthetic leg wrapped in a colourful African print her appearance made a big impact. The Ghanaian-American was hoping to make a statement about the visibility of people with disabilities,…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to US-based YouTube streamer IShowSpeed, following confirmation of his ancestral and cultural ties to Ghana. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the decision, saying the approval was based on established links between the content creator and Ghana. “After subsequent confirmation of…
Dr. Prince Emmanuel Markey, Founder and CEO of RTP Awards Africa, has strongly refuted claims that the awards have been manipulated or that favoritism influenced outcomes in past editions. Speaking on Starr Showbiz on Friday, January 24, 2026, with Feeling Daddy, Dr. Markey addressed persistent narratives suggesting that sponsorship and award decisions were biased toward…
Actress Tonto Dikeh has expressed gratitude for the restoration of her relationship with the father of her child, Olakunle Churchill. Dikeh, on Instagram, said after 10 years of public battles, broken communication, and pain, God stepped in and healed their relationship. The mother of one praised God’s faithfulness, saying He’s not a God who abandons…
The High Court of Justice in Accra has confirmed that there is no record of a will for the late highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, in its Probate and Administration Division registry. This confirmation came after an official search was carried out at the registry as part of the legal…
In the bustling streets of Accra, Ghana’s capital, commuters face daily battles with unreliable public transport, marked by long queues, inflated fares, and accusations of artificial shortages. Miles away in Prague, the capital of Czechia, and the experience is starkly different: a seamless, integrated network where a single ticket unlocks buses, trams, metros, ferries, and…
Renowned Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Arthur has publicly accused executives of his former record label, Ground Up Chale, of harassment, ownership over his image and music, and attempts to block his independent releases. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, January 21, the multiple award-winning artiste alleged that the label is demanding $150,000…
