Ghana rolled out the red carpet for His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini, signalling a strong mutual desire to deepen bilateral relations and promote the cause of African unity and trade. President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang officially welcomed the King and Queen at the presidency’s forecourt…
Ghanaian music icon and cultural ambassador Sparqlyn, known in private life as Ahmmed Kanneh Larweh, has officially clinched the prestigious African Best Ghanaian Musician of the Year 2025 title at the African Performance Leadership Awards (APLA), held on Friday, June 20, 2025. Organized by the African Performance Leadership Academy in conjunction with EYE TV Africa,…
Leaders from the West African bloc ECOWAS on Sunday elected Sierra Leone’s president as its new leader as the region faces mounting unrest, military coups and subdued regional trade. Sierra Leone’s Julius Maada Bio took over the rotational chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) from Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu at a…
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed veteran Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain. The announcement, made public on June 21, is part of a list of 15 diplomatic appointments signed by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama. Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe, a celebrated figure in Ghana’s…
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…
