Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, was on Monday, December 23, 2025, arraigned before the Gbese District Court in Accra under heavy security following his arrest over an alleged $8 million international romance scam targeting elderly Americans. The alleged scam, which reportedly defrauded victims of millions of dollars, has attracted global attention…
Detty December, a popular term for Ghana and Nigeria’s end-of-year party season, can have “negative connotations”, Ghana’s official for diaspora affairs has said, adding that he does not want the label linked with his country. “On a personal level I don’t want the word ‘detty’ to be associated with anything Ghana… that’s something I’m not…
Anthony Joshua marked his return to professional boxing with a knockout victory over Jake Paul, stopping the YouTuber-turned-boxer in the sixth round of their highly anticipated bout streamed live on Netflix. The former heavyweight champion went into the fight as an overwhelming favourite, with anything other than a knockout widely expected to rank among the…
American rapper Wiz Khalifa is facing a possible nine month prison sentence in Romania over a marijuana related offence, though his legal team is seeking to overturn the ruling. Romania’s Constanța Court of Appeal on Thursday, December 18, upheld an appeal filed by the DIICOT Constanța Territorial Service, a state prosecutor’s office, which sought a…
Popular Ghanaian actress and television presenter Nana Ama McBrown has confirmed that she is divorced from her husband of twelve years, Maxwell Mensah, describing the separation as mutual, peaceful and free of bitterness. McBrown made the disclosure on TV3’s New Day, where she said both parties reached the decision after honest conversations and remain on…
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…
