Former Empire star Jussie Smollett surprised fans on June 20 by announcing his engagement to long-time partner Jabari Redd—just in time for his 43rd birthday. He shared a heartfelt Instagram carousel showing himself on one knee, Redd’s joyous “YES,” a shot of the engagement ring, and champagne hugs. Celebrations poured in, both publicly and online:…
American singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to allegations of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm following an alleged bottle attack at Tape nightclub in London back in 2023. According to Sky News, the 36-year-old was arrested last month in Manchester after flying in for his world tour. He was initially remanded in custody…
Telecel Ghana says it is reviewing a legal claim brought against the company by Madam Faustina Djagbele Abbey, who alleges that her photograph was used without consent in a campaign for the company’s ‘Telecel Red Save’ digital savings product. The company, in a brief public statement, acknowledged reports of the lawsuit and assured the public…
A university in Nigeria has sparked outrage after a video went viral showing female students being touched to see if they were wearing bras before taking part in an exam. In the footage, female staff at Olabisi Onabanjo University in south-western Ogun State are seen touching some students’ chests as they queue to enter an…
Drama is brewing in Atlanta as actor Derek Dixon, known for playing Dale on Tyler Perry’s BET series The Oval, has filed a lawsuit accusing the Hollywood mogul of sexual harassment and assault — and he’s asking for a jaw-dropping $260 million in damages. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Derek claims he met…
President John Dramani Mahama has named British-Nigerian boxing superstar Anthony Joshua as an ambassador for boxing in Africa, charging him with the task of inspiring and transforming the lives of young people across the continent through the sport. The announcement was made during a courtesy call by the two-time heavyweight champion and his team at…
Gifty Oware-Mensah, a former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), is at the center of a high-level payroll fraud that saw over 9,900 ghost names inserted into the national service database and used as collateral to secure a GH¢30.6 million loan from the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB). At a press briefing in…
Kanye West is switching things up — again. Just four years after legally changing his name to Ye, the rapper and fashion mogul has now updated it to Ye Ye, according to new business documents obtained in California. According to Page Six, his chief financial officer, Hussain Lalani, filed the paperwork reflecting the change. The…
Under the leadership of the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, the Government of Ghana has announced that major mobile network operators, MTN, Telecel, and AT will significantly increase their data bundle offerings starting Tuesday, July 1, 2025, to improve data accessibility for consumers across the country. During a press conference on…
In a groundbreaking moment for Ghanaian music, Moliy, born Molly Ama Montgomery, became the first Ghanaian artist to perform at the 2025 BET Awards, captivating audiences with her global hit “Shake It to the Max” during the pre-show. This historic performance, held on June 9, 2025. Taking the stage during the Red Carpet Live! preshow…
