Author: EboCute
Award-winning Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene has revealed how a trip to the Volta Region in 2016 transformed his entire music journey. In an interview with media personality Doreen Avio on her YouTube show, the “Angela” hitmaker reflected on his early struggles and how his passion for music was nurtured in the church, where he honed his skills in playing multiple instruments. Despite gaining valuable musical experience, Kuami Eugene admitted that his time in the church offered little financial reward, barely covering transportation and food. Everything changed after he embarked on an unplanned trip to the Volta Region with a friend.…
Popular TikTok personality Hayford Boateng, widely known as GhKobby, has been remanded into police custody in connection with the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Yaa Baby. The tragic incident, which took place on June 10, 2025, in Yeji, has sparked national outrage and drawn widespread media attention. During a court session at the Yeji Magistrate Court earlier today, the presiding magistrate ordered GhKobby to remain in custody while investigations continue. Meanwhile, his two friends arrested alongside him — Kojo Emmanuel, popularly known on social media as Obolo, and Michael Boakye — were granted bail and released. Following his release, Obolo…
Ghanaian actress Fella Makafui is set to premiere her new movie Serwaa, which features her ex-husband, rapper Medikal, more than a year after their highly publicized divorce. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Fella shared the official trailer of Serwaa on her Instagram page, announcing that the film will premiere on YouTube via the Farmhouse Productions channel on Friday, June 27, 2025. Originally released exclusively on the Farmhouse Productions app in 2023, Serwaa is a spin-off of the popular Ghanaian TV series YOLO. The movie also stars comedian Clemento Suarez, content creator Fahim Dumba, and award-winning dancehall star Shatta Wale, who…
Award-winning Ghanaian-American filmmaker Leila Djansi has sharply criticized Ghana’s film industry, describing it as a “crime scene” plagued by envy, sabotage, gossip, and lack of genuine community support. In a candid Facebook post, Djansi drew a powerful contrast between Ghana’s creative space and the success story of Tyler Perry, praising the American filmmaker for building his audience from the ground up and investing in his community. “Tyler Perry didn’t just wake up to that kind of support. He never served Hollywood. He served his people, and they supported him because he gave back — not just with art, but with…
Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has firmly shut down an online troll who questioned her looks. A Twitter user attempted to undermine her beauty, claiming, “Pictures dey make some people fine oo, Tiwa is not this beautiful in real life.” Tiwa wasted no time clapping back. “You wish. I’m even better in real life. Just say you wish to meet me in person, but shume go catch you, you no go fit talk,” she confidently replied. Her sharp response quickly went viral, with fans praising her for handling the situation with grace and confidence. Many applauded her for standing up…
Organisers of the Unifest concert at the Takoradi Mall have addressed the controversy surrounding Black Sherif’s delayed performance, which sparked fan outrage on June 22, 2025. Fans, upset by the wait, pelted Black Sherif with water sachets during his short performance. However, event promoters have now revealed what caused the delay. According to organiser Mutombo, Black Sherif’s management initially agreed to perform for GH¢300,000 but later demanded an extra GH¢50,000 just an hour before his scheduled appearance. “We paid him GH¢300,000, but they refused to let him go on stage without an additional GH¢50,000. They argued over it for about…
Ghanaian musician Arathejay has opened up about his decision to reveal his face in his music productions after initially choosing to remain anonymous. In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Doreen Avio, Arathejay explained that while he still believes music should focus more on message than image, visuals play an important role in connecting with audiences. “Initially, I didn’t want anybody to see me, but after discussions with my team, I realized there has to be an image to complement the songs,” he said. The artist revealed that his initial anonymity was intentional, aiming to ensure fans concentrated on his…
Socrates Safo Applauds NDC’s Support for Creative Arts, Slams NPP for Neglect Ghanaian filmmaker and outspoken NPP supporter Socrates Safo has reignited debate over how political parties treat the country’s creative arts sector. In a recent interview on Okay FM, he openly praised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for embracing creatives and criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for sidelining them. Safo said the NPP often refuses to offer creatives leadership roles because they lack formal academic qualifications. He believes this mindset limits the party’s ability to tap into the sector’s full potential. “When the NPP was in power, creatives…
Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has shared a personal story behind one of his fan-favorite songs, ‘Goodbye.’ In a tweet on Monday, June 23, 2025, Sarkodie revealed that he wrote the heartfelt track while sitting in his mother’s kitchen in Tema. ‘Goodbye,’ which features Mugeez, is part of Sarkodie’s 2012 Rapperholic album and was produced by Kill Beatz. The rapper made the revelation while responding to a video of a fan vibing to the song, simply tweeting, “Wrote this particular song in my mum’s kitchen (Tema).” The song, celebrated for its catchy melody and emotional depth, blends Sarkodie’s signature rap with…
Medikal Sued for GH₵15 Million by Gospel Group Over Copyright Infringement Ghanaian rapper Medikal is facing a GH₵15 million lawsuit filed by renowned gospel group Alabaster Box, who accuse him of copyright infringement. The legal action stems from Medikal’s alleged unauthorized use of their song Akwaaba in his track Welcome to Africa, which the group claims includes explicit content that tarnishes their reputation. According to Alabaster Box, Medikal sampled their music without seeking permission, thereby violating their intellectual property rights. They argue that the inclusion of profane lyrics in his song has negatively impacted their image, especially given their standing…