Veteran Ghanaian musician Ebo Taylor has died at aged 90. The maestro’s passing comes exactly one month after he celebrated his milestone 90th birthday on January 7 and just twenty-four hours after the grand launch of the inaugural Ebo Taylor Music Festival—an event designed to honour his life’s work while he was still among us….
The Amasaman High Court has reduced the custodial sentence handed to controversial evangelist and former traditional priestess Nana Agradaa, ruling that although her conviction was lawful, the punishment initially imposed was harsh and excessive. She was initially jailed for 15 years with hard labour. In its decision, the court adjusted her sentence to 12 calendar…
American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter, Ron Kenoly, is dead.The musician, whose songs impacted lives globally, was said to have died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the age of 81.Born on December 6, 1944, at Coffeyville, Kansas, United States, Ron Kenoly was known in gospel music circles in the 1980s and 1990s, for…
South African artist Tyla has won her second Grammy for Best African Music Performance with the hit “Push 2 Start.” At the 2026 ceremony, she emerged ahead of nominees Burna Boy, Davido, and Ayra Starr. It was a night of celebration for South Africa’s golden girl, Tyla, who officially clinched her second Grammy Award at…
There has been an outpouring of grief in Nigeria following the death of an aspiring singer who died on Saturday after being bitten by a snake in the capital, Abuja. Ifunanya Nwangene, 26, rose to prominence after appearing on The Voice Nigeria, the local version of the international TV singing competition, in 2021. She was…
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 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…
