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Former fetish priestess turned evangelist, Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with hard labour by an Accra Circuit Court for her role in a widely publicized fraud and charlatanic advertising scheme. The conviction stems from a 2022 televised broadcast where Nana Agradaa, using her Today-TV platform and social media, promised to “double” money for anyone who attended an all-night service at her Heaven Way Champion International Ministry in Weija, Accra. She claimed to possess supernatural powers and encouraged attendees to bring large sums of cash with the assurance of miraculous…
Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been convicted by an Accra Circuit Court for defrauding by false pretence and engaging in charlatanic advertising. The charges stem from a televised broadcast in 2022, where the former fetish priestess-turned-evangelist claimed she had spiritual powers to “double money” for her followers. Her claims led numerous victims to hand over large sums of money, hoping for miraculous financial returns that never came. Although the court has not yet issued a final sentence, it has ordered that Nana Agradaa undergo a pregnancy test—a standard procedure before sentencing under Ghanaian law. She has…
Ghanaian socialite and actress Efia Odo has spoken out strongly against societal expectations for women to have children by a certain age, declaring that she will not be pressured into motherhood simply to meet cultural timelines. In a candid post on X (formerly Twitter), Efia Odo—born Andrea Owusu—dismissed the belief that women should give birth before turning 30 as outdated and irresponsible, especially for those who may not be emotionally or financially ready. “One thing y’all are not going to do is pressure me to give birth,” she posted. “I’m not bringing a child into a broken home, nor am…
Music icon Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty of transportation for the purpose of prostitution, but cleared of more serious charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking involving ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and another woman identified as “Jane.” The verdict was delivered after nearly two months of intense courtroom proceedings, which featured 34 witnesses, including ex-partners, former staff, federal agents, and male escorts. According to BBC reporter Sakshi Venkatraman, Combs maintained a stoic expression as the verdict was read, though he was seen praying with his children beforehand. Although acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking, Combs faces sentencing for the transportation…
Ghanaian actor and filmmaker Big Akwes has publicly apologized to singer Cina Soul after making deeply troubling comments during a TV segment that she described as “threatening.” The controversy began when a video surfaced online showing Big Akwes participating in a “Kiss, Marry, Kill” game during an interview on Bryt TV. When asked to choose between actress Vivian Jill and Cina Soul, Akwes said he would marry Vivian—then went on to describe, in graphic detail, how he would “kill” Cina Soul using a magic mirror, a knife, and by drinking her blood. The comments sparked outrage across social media, with…
Nigerian music icon 2Face Idibia, also known as 2Baba, has publicly apologized to his wife, Natasha Idibia, following backlash over controversial comments he made during a recent podcast appearance. In a now-viral episode of the Mzansi Podcast with media personality Nedu, 2Face claimed that he believes no man can remain sexually committed to just one woman—citing biological instincts as the reason. His comments triggered intense reactions online, with fans, gender rights advocates, and celebrities calling them misogynistic, tone-deaf, and reckless—especially from someone with a large following and cultural influence. Facing mounting criticism, 2Face took to his Instagram page to issue…
Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Arthur has broken his silence with a fiery clapback at critics who claim his music career has hit a standstill. The “Grind Day” hitmaker, who has recently pivoted into food content creation on TikTok, is calling out what he describes as “evil and nasty” fans for hurling insults and curses at him. According to Kwesi, the backlash has gone too far—with some followers sending direct messages filled with hate, even wishing poverty upon him in hopes that he would return to his music roots. In a strongly-worded response shared online, the rapper made it clear he’s not…
A Lagos High Court in Ikeja has thrown out a lawsuit filed by Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Mohbad (Ilerioluwa Aloba), aimed at overturning legal advice that cleared Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and others of involvement in his son’s death. On Wednesday, July 3, 2025, Justice Taiwo Olatokun ruled that the legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) was issued under the proper authority of the Attorney General and could not be challenged in court. “The powers of the Attorney General (through the DPP) to decide whether or not to prosecute were lawfully exercised and cannot…
Ghanaian rapper Amerado has fired back at critics after publicly questioning media personality Delay about the sudden disappearance of their past interviews from her YouTube channel. On June 29, 2025, Amerado posted an old video of himself and Delay in a car, captioning it:“Your interviews with me are no more on your channel. How did we get here?” The post quickly sparked buzz online, with fans and followers divided. While some supported his curiosity, others slammed him for addressing such a sensitive issue publicly, especially given his previously warm relationship with Delay. Many suggested Amerado should have handled the matter…
Ghanaian dancehall icon Shatta Wale went all out to celebrate his daughter Charissa’s 15th birthday on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, with a heartwarming gesture that’s capturing hearts online. To mark the special day, the “On God” hitmaker hosted a lavish birthday dinner for Charissa and her close friends. But the biggest surprise of the evening came when Shatta Wale gifted brand-new mobile phones to each of her friends — a generous token of appreciation for their loyalty and friendship to his daughter. In a video shared online by Zionfelix, Shatta Wale is seen presenting the gifts personally, explaining that the…