World Cup organisers on Tuesday, December 16, announced the introduction of a cheaper category of tickets for the 2026 tournament following sustained criticism over pricing for the competition in the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA said in a statement that it had created “Supporter Entry Tier tickets set at 60 US dollars each and…
President John Dramani Mahama has been installed as Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, during a colourful traditional ceremony in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The conferment recognises President Mahama’s contributions to African unity, cultural diplomacy, and engagement with traditional leadership…
Ghanaian journalist Ernest Dela Aglanu has won the topmost award at the inaugural Global South Video News Awards, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Dela Aglanu’s impactful visual storytelling earned him the prestigious Vital Footage Award, making him the sole African winner at the ceremony. The award was presented on Tuesday, December 9, during…
A federal grand jury has returned a 2-count indictment charging a Ghanaian national with defrauding elderly victims out of over $8 million. According to a recently unsealed indictment, Frederick Kumi, aka Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, aka Abu Trica, 31, of Swedru, Ghana, was part of a criminal network that targeted elderly victims in romance scams…
Ras Kuuku won’t let December slide without serving his fans something to add to their playlist. He shares another beautifully crafted song, titled “Me And You Tonight”. The Reggae cut was produced by Ibee OnDaBeatz, his resident producer. Ras Kuuku softens the vibe in this new song with a more soothing voice to match the…
Ghana’s iconic Highlife music has earned a historic global recognition as it has officially been inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. UNESCO Ghana announced the milestone on December 10 via its X (formerly Twitter) page, celebrating the genre’s enduring influence and cultural significance. According to UNESCO Ghana, the inscription represents “a monumental recognition of…
In a revealing conversation on Starr Fm’s Starr Showbiz with Feeling Daddy, popular Ghanaian MC and entertainment personality MC Portfolio shared striking insights about what he believes will be the most monumental event of this year’s Detty December season in Kumasi will be funeral of Highlife legend Daddy Lumba on December 13, 2025. According to…
Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician Maame Tiwaa, widely celebrated for her powerful vocals with the Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo band, has been confirmed dead. She passed away in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025. For decades, Maame Tiwaa stood beside Yaw Sarpong as the soothing female voice of the Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo music…
Ghana’s Black Stars have been handed a tough but exciting group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being drawn alongside England, Croatia and Panama. The draw was held in the United States on Friday, December 5, setting the stage for a thrilling group-stage contest when the expanded 48-team tournament kicks off across the USA,…
In a sweeping move set to reshape Hollywood, Netflix, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.’s television and film studios along with its streaming division for an equity value of $72 billion, with the enterprise value reaching about $82.7 billion when debt is included. According to Reuters, the deal grants Netflix…
