Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan

Actor Prince David Osei has taken a jab at President Mahama over the persistent power outages experienced across major parts of the country recently. The actor, who is also a strong supporter of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), alleged in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the name Mahama has become synonymous with power outages, also referred to as “Dumsor. He pointed to the previous administration of President Mahama (2012-2016), which was characterized by persistent power outages that affected a lot of households and businesses, and the recent administration (2025-2027), which is facing the same situation. Prince David…

Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi has died in his sleep after a brief illness, throwing the Nigerian film industry into mourning. The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Mr. Yakub Abubakar, confirmed the development. He claims that the actor’s daughter said that the night before he passed away, Akiyesi complained of chest trouble and was sent to the hospital, where an ulcer diagnosis and medicine were made. He went back home, fell asleep, and did not wake up the next morning. The president of AGN stated, “His wife tried to wake him around 4a.m. but he did not…

Afro-dancehall musician Stonebwoy has revealed that before music, he dreamed of becoming a soldier because of his love for discipline and structured living. In an interview about his early aspirations, the artist claimed that his early choice to enlist in the military was driven by his love of order and discipline. He said that while careers in law and medicine are highly respected, his personal interest was in a military lifestyle. The “Jejereje” hitmaker revealed that his childhood directly impacted his love of discipline, order, and the military. “It fascinates me to be in the military. I love that because…

Ghana has set its sights on becoming Africa’s leading hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI), following the launch of a comprehensive National AI Strategy by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George. The strategy, unveiled on Friday, April 24, is designed to provide a structured framework for the development, deployment, and regulation of AI technologies across key sectors of the economy. The Minister claims that the effort will present regulations meant to promote innovation while maintaining moral principles, guaranteeing data security, and encouraging equitable access to cutting-edge technologies. Speaking at the launch, Sam George stressed the importance…

Singer Burna Boy’s mother, Bose Ogulu, has defended him amid social media backlash. Burna Boy has been criticised online for being arrogant. The development came following the singer’s recent attack on Wizkid’s DJ, DJ Tunez, at a Lagos club. The incident also sparked an online fight between Wizkid and Burna Boy. However, defending the singer’s behaviour during an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Channels TV, Bose Ogulu stated that she doesn’t mind being seen as arrogant. Many Nigerians responded to the situation by calling Burna arrogant and criticising him for constantly getting violent with people. Bose Ogulu, however, defended the…

Social media personality Headucator has publicly responded to threats of possible prosecution from Sam George should Ghana’s controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill be passed into law. In a video posted online, Headucator brushed aside the lawmaker’s warnings, insisting he is unfazed by any potential legal action. He explained how the proposed legislation may, in his opinion, assist the very community it aims to govern rather than back down. “The passage of this bill will actually help my community,” Headucator stated, without endorsing or condemning the bill outright. Headucator says Sam George be funny, now he dey explain law 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/CQFwQqGyi6 — LEX…

Ace music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has revealed his major challenge with dealing with Gen Z artists under his record label. The head of Mavin Records bemoaned in an interview that his biggest problem with working with Gen Z musicians is their unwillingness to actively promote their songs on social media. He explained that many Gen Z artists are adamant about flooding their pages with their musical content because they are more concerned with the aesthetics of their social media. Don Jazzy revealed that the problem occasionally leads to arguments between him and his artists,…

Film critics have described the new Michael Jackson biopic as a “whitewash”, with several reviewers saying it tells a “sanitised” version of his life and career. The singer’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, portrays the King of Pop in Michael, which follows the star’s rise from the Jackson 5 through to his hugely successful solo career. However, a historic non-disclosure agreement (NDA) led to the removal of some video that mentioned the sexual assault allegations against Jackson, therefore the film does not cover these. The Hollywood Reporter said the film “delivers for lifelong fans who cherish the music”, but the Telegraph noted…

Kwame Nsiah Apau, widely known as Okyeame Kwame and also called the Rap Dacta, has received a GHC100,000 pledge from renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard Nii Armah Quaye, also known as RNAQ, to support the promotion of his new song ‘Clap’. In a reaction video that the artist posted, Quaye made the promise, saying, “I love this song and the lyrics.” I would want to contribute GH₵ 100,000 to its promotion. Well done. In honour of his 50th birthday, Okyeame Kwame released the cheerful reggae song “Clap.” The song encourages people to celebrate their friends’ and family’s accomplishments and focuses…

Ghanaian rapper and singer Peter Famiyeh Bozah (Fameye) has opened up about what appears to be a breakdown in communication between him and dancehall heavyweight Shatta Wale, revealing that the latter has stopped responding to him despite their previously close relationship. “One person whose verse I need but I think he has a problem with me is Shatta Wale,” he bemoaned. “He was my very good friend. We used to talk a lot, reply to voice notes and plan to have records together.” He explained that the sudden change has left him unsure about what may have gone wrong between…