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…
The High Court of Justice in Accra has confirmed that there is no record of a will for the late highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, in its Probate and Administration Division registry. This confirmation came after an official search was carried out at the registry as part of the legal…
Renowned Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Arthur has publicly accused executives of his former record label, Ground Up Chale, of harassment, ownership over his image and music, and attempts to block his independent releases. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, January 21, the multiple award-winning artiste alleged that the label is demanding $150,000…
Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician Yaw Sarpong has reportedly passed away. While details surrounding his death remain limited, news of his passing emerged on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. His death comes barely a month after the passing of Maame Tiwa, a key pillar of Yaw Sarpong’s Asomafo music group, a loss that deeply affected the gospel…
Valentino Garavani, the Italian fashion designer and founder of the celebrated Valentino brand, has di£d at age 93. The announcement was made on Jan. 19 via Valentino’s personal Instagram and his foundation. It reads: “Our founder, Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones. The lying in state will…
Popular Dancehall Artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, sued social commentator Abubakar Ahmed, also known as Blakk Rasta, for defamation, demanding damages in the sum of 100 million cedis. The action was premised on a publication said to have been made by Blakk Rasta (the Defendant) – that ‘Shatta Wale, self-confessed…
Nigerian artists secured a string of victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima), which concluded in Lagos on Sunday night. Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness. He also shared the award for Best African Collaboration with fast-rising compatriot Shallipopi,…
Husband and wife movie stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have travelled to Guinea, where they have been granted citizenship after tracing their ancestry to the West African nation through DNA testing. Majors, a star of Creed and Ant-Man, said becoming citizens would allow the couple to “bridg[e] the gap” and bring together their stories…
Ghanaian musician and cultural ambassador Wiyaala has announced her upcoming ordination as the Paramount Queen Mother of the Funsi Traditional Area in the Upper West Region. The historic ceremony is scheduled to take place on January 17 and is expected to attract traditional leaders, cultural enthusiasts, and supporters from across the region and beyond. Wiyaala’s…
