Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan
Kenneth Nii Tete Annan is an entertainment writer and pop culture analyst focused on Ghana’s fast-evolving media and celebrity landscape. He covers music, film and viral trends with a sharp editorial perspective, analyzing the stories behind the headlines and their cultural impact. His work blends timely reporting with thoughtful analysis, helping readers understand the business, influence and conversations shaping modern entertainment.
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced that all public lands previously sold by the government will undergo a review to ensure value for money. Speaking during a visit by the Vice-President to the Ministry, Mr Buah said the government has already begun the process. “We began the process of reviewing. One of the things we all heard about was that public lands that the government had taken for specific purposes that now belong to the government, some of them for agricultural purposes, some of them for different purposes, become government property,” he explained. He…
One of the world’s biggest content creators, IShow Speed, drew large crowds, mostly made up of his young fans, when he embarked on a 20-nation tour of Africa. The tour was designed to allow Speed to sightsee, learn about African history, explore daily life, culture, and food, play sports, attempt high-risk stunts, meet fans, and fully experience each destination he visits. To wrap up his tour and saving the best for last, the 21-year-old American streamer went live in Ghana on January 26, 2026, with a series of activities lined up at various national landmarks. Below are some fan-loved moments…
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has shared an emotional testimony of reconciliation with her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, the father of her child, following a decade of public disputes, broken communication, and personal pain. She shared the story on her official Instagram page on Saturday, attributing the restored relationship to divine intervention. In her post, the actress described how what once seemed “ugly, impossible, and beyond repair” has been transformed into peace and respect. “What human effort could not fix, God healed by salvation, humility, and the sincere prayers of a child,” she wrote. View this post on Instagram A…
Global internet personality known globally as “Speed” was formally welcomed with a traditional Akan naming ceremony in Ghana’s Eastern Region on Monday. The event, rich in royal pageantry and deep cultural significance, saw the digital star immersed in ancient customs, culminating in him receiving the local name Barima Kofi Akuffo. @theculturejointSpeed did a backflip at his naming ceremony in Ghana🇬🇭♬ original sound – Culture Joint The ceremony, organised by local chiefs and elders, transformed a community ground into a scene of colorful regalia, rhythmic drumming, and heartfelt celebration. Subjects and community members gathered in large numbers, ensuring the event’s success…
The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says a total of 280 corruption and corruption-related cases are currently under investigation as part of the government’s accountability drive. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on Monday, January 26, Mr Kwakye explained that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presented Operation Uncover All Roots (ORAL) to Ghanaians as a key tool to ensure accountability among public office holders. “The NDC tabled Operation Uncover All Roots as a proposition to the people as a main tool through which we will ensure that accountability is demanded from public office holders,” he said. According to…
Antoine Semenyo has firmly announced his arrival at the Etihad Stadium, netting his first Premier League goal for Manchester City in a clinical 2–0 dismantling of Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. In what was a must-win Round 23 fixture for Pep Guardiola’s side, the Ghanaian international proved to be the clinical edge City required to keep their title defence breathing. The victory narrows the gap at the summit of the table to just four points, piling the pressure on league leaders Arsenal ahead of their high-stakes Sunday showdown with Manchester United. City, facing a Wolves side anchored to the bottom of…
Ayew and Fatawu to work under new manager as Leicester dismiss Cifuentes Black Stars duo Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku are set to work under a new manager following Leicester City’s dismissal of Marti Cifuentes. The Spanish gaffer was sacked after six months at the helm, following a 2-1 defeat to Oxford United in the English Championship. The Foxes, who have now suffered 11 losses in 29 league matches, sit 14th with 38 points, just shy of the play-off spots. “This has been a difficult decision and not one I have taken lightly,” Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said in…
Matheus Cunha scored a dramatic late winner for Manchester United as they defeated Premier League leaders Arsenal in a five-goal thriller at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners’ first home defeat of the season, following wins for their title rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa, has narrowed their lead to four points. Arsenal had started the match extremely well, taking the lead when United defender Lisandro Martinez put the ball into his own net in the 29th minute. The hosts gifted Manchester United a route back into the match when Martin Zubimendi’s loose pass put Bryan Mbeumo through on goal, and the…
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has stressed that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta cannot be treated differently from any other citizen under Ghanaian law. Mr Ofori-Atta served as Ghana’s Finance Minister from 2017 to 2024 under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration and has been at the centre of several public controversies relating to alleged financial mismanagement and procurement concerns. In recent years, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) announced investigations into several transactions approved during his tenure, including revenue assurance contracts, aspects of the public debt restructuring programme, and payments made…
The 2024 presidential candidate of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, has broken his silence on a US$14.9 million judgment debt being enforced in Ghana following a ruling by a court in the United Kingdom, insisting that the matter is still before the courts and that due legal processes are ongoing. In a statement issued on January 23, the business mogul and president of the Kwarleyz Group said reports circulating in the media had misrepresented the facts surrounding the judgment obtained by Cola Holdings Limited. Mr Bediako maintained that he never contracted any loan from Cola Holdings Limited and that…