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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…
Yaa Jackson Stands Firm on Fashion Choices, Celebrates Freedom in Music Ghanaian actress and singer Yaa Jackson is standing her ground when it comes to her fashion choices. Known for her bold and sometimes controversial style, Yaa says she has no intention of changing to please critics or meet public expectations. In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, she confidently addressed the backlash surrounding her fashion, stating that she dresses to express herself, not to impress others. “I’m not worried about what people say about my style. Fashion is personal, and I won’t change to suit anyone,” she said. “Yes, my…
Ghanaian businessman Isaac Kofi Oduro Boateng, popularly known as Kofi Boat, is challenging his extradition to the United States over allegations of leading a cybercrime syndicate that defrauded individuals and companies of over $100 million between 2016 and 2023. Appearing before the Gbese District Court on Friday, June 20, 2025, Boat’s lawyer argued that the extradition process was legally flawed. According to journalist Ameyaw Debrah, who reported directly from the court, the defence claimed the U.S. arrest warrant had not been properly authenticated by Ghana’s diplomatic mission in the U.S., a requirement under Ghanaian law for its admissibility. The magistrate…
Ghanaian TikTok star and music promoter, Eugene Ananzo Junior, popularly known as Ananzo Official, has disclosed that he is yet to spend the $5,000 gift sent to him by Nigerian Afrobeats icon Davido. In an interview with Asieduwaa Akumia on Joy Prime monitored by yocharley.com, Ananzo expressed deep gratitude to Davido for honouring his viral promise. The gesture followed a video of Ananzo passionately singing Davido’s track “With You” while working at a car wash in Takoradi, which went viral on TikTok and was eventually reposted by Davido. “I believe God transformed himself into Davido to bless me and my…
Ghanaian Afrobeat star Gyakie is challenging the typical narrative that passion fuels success in the music industry. Speaking in a candid interview on Luv FM’s DriveTime with Melvin Da Enigma, the “Need Me” hitmaker boldly stated, “My music career is not by passion. I’m hungry for it!” Gyakie explained that passion alone isn’t enough to sustain her ambitions. “With passion, you could be blown off. Anything can stop you. I’m not just passionate about music—I’m hungry and striving to push through,” she emphasized. Despite being the daughter of Highlife legend Nana Acheampong, Gyakie made it clear that her journey has…
Ananzo has finally received the $5,000 cash gift promised to him by Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido. In a video circulating online, Ananzo is seen joyfully flaunting wads of cash, the cedi equivalent of the amount Davido pledged months ago. The gift traces back to when Davido reposted Ananzo’s viral video passionately vibing to the song “With You.” Davido, known as OBO, had commented, “5K US FOR YOU,” a gesture that quickly gained widespread attention and boosted Ananzo’s visibility. Although fans eagerly awaited the fulfillment of the promise, weeks passed without the funds being delivered. Despite the delay, Ananzo remained positive,…
Award-winning Ghanaian musician Black Sherif is under fire after showing up nearly 10 hours late to a highly anticipated concert in Takoradi. The event, scheduled to begin at 7 PM on Saturday, June 21, 2025, left fans waiting through the night. Black Sherif reportedly arrived around 5 AM on Sunday, disappointing thousands who had gathered hours earlier to see him perform live. Many fans had travelled long distances for the show, hoping to witness the artist in person for the first time. However, their excitement quickly turned to frustration as the night dragged on with no sign of the headliner.…