Mark your calendars and polish your industry-best looks—Friday, June 6th, 2024, is set to be a night the music world won’t soon forget. The second edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards Industry Mixer is on the horizon, and it promises to be a dynamic gathering of Ghana’s music heavyweights and behind-the-scenes music makers. The…
Microsoft founder Bill Gates says that most of his fortune will be spent on improving health and education services in Africa over the next 20 years. The 69-year-old said that “by unleashing human potential through health and education, every country in Africa should be on a path to prosperity”. Speaking in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa,…
Thailand’s Opal Suchata Crowned Miss World 2025 in India. Ethiopia’s Hasset Dereje Places Second in Strong Finish for Africa. The city of Telangana, India paused yesterday as the 72nd Miss World competition drew to a close with the announcement of Thailand’s Opal Suchata as the winner. The event, which stretched through the month of May,…
Ronald Fenty, the father of global superstar Rihanna, has died at the age of 70. According to Starcom Network News in Barbados, Fenty passed away early Saturday morning in Los Angeles following a brief illness. Details surrounding his death remain limited, and no official cause has been released. However, sources close to the family say…
On Saturday, May 24th, Accra witnessed a bold convergence of vision, strategy, and identity at AfroTalks 2025, held at the University of Ghana School of Law. With the central theme, “HOW”, the event brought together thinkers, creators, diplomats, business leaders, and change agents for a day of rich dialogue — asking not just why Africa…
Renowned Kenyan writer, Ngugi wa Thiong’o has passed on. He was 87. His family announced his passing. His daughter, Wanjiku wa Ngugi wrote on Facebook: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dad, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o this Wednesday morning, 28th May 2025. He lived a full life, fought a…
Since her arrival in Hyderabad, India, Miss Ghana 2025, Jutta Ama Pokuah Addo, has been captivating audiences with her grace, smiles, persistence, intelligence and cultural pride. Some of the memorable moments include, : 1.Cultural Street Walk at Laad Bazaar Ghana’s able representative at the ongoing Miss World, Jutta joined fellow contestants for a vibrant Heritage…
Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dzifa Abla Gomashie, is mourning the passing of her father, Mr. Gomashie, who died at of 106. The veteran actress-turned-politician shared the heartbreaking news on her Facebook page on May 26, accompanied by a heartfelt tribute and a hymn that reflects her faith during this difficult time. The…
One of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ former employees has testified the hip-hop mogul kidnapped her at gunpoint, then broke into rapper Kid Cudi’s home in a plot to kill his love rival. Capricorn Clark, who worked on-and-off for Mr Combs for more than a decade, told his trial that the defendant and a security guard had…
The National Academy of Students’ Achievement Awards Ghana (NASAAG) is proud to announce that nominations are now officially open for the highly anticipated 6th Edition of NASAAG 2025. This prestigious national awards scheme is committed to honoring the exceptional achievements of students in Ghana and Ghanaian students abroad who are making impactful contributions across diverse…
