Author: Fay Flex
Two Miss Universe judges have resigned days before the annual beauty pageant, with one of them accusing organizers of rigging the selection process. Lebanese-French musician Omar Harfouch, who announced his resignation from the eight-member jury on Instagram, alleged that an “impromptu jury” had pre-selected finalists ahead of the competition, set to be held on Friday in Thailand. Hours later, French football manager Claude Makélélé also announced he’d pulled out, citing “unforeseen personal reasons”. The resignations come two weeks after several Miss Universe contestants walked out of a pre-pageant event over controversial comments made by an official from host nation Thailand.…
Prophet Nicholas Osei, popularly known as Kumchacha, has suggested that the funeral of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba be postponed for a year due to ongoing disputes within the family. Speaking on United Showbiz on Saturday, November 16, 2025, Kumchacha said the persistent wrangling, particularly the renewed controversy over an alleged GH₵30,000 withdrawal by the family head, has created needless tension at a time when preparations were nearing completion. “If not that the elders have already fixed the funeral for December 13, I wish the funeral could be postponed for a year. Daddy Lumba should remain in the mortuary…
A court in Singapore has sentenced an Australian man to nine days in prison for grabbing Hollywood star Ariana Grande at a movie premiere. Johnson Wen, 26, was found guilty of being a public nuisance over the high-profile incident last Thursday at the Asia premiere for Wicked: For Good. Videos posted on social media show Wen jumping the barriers, charging at a visibly shocked Grande and grabbing her shoulders while jumping up and down. The incident sparked outrage in Singapore, where many called for the arrest and deportation of Wen, who has a history of disrupting concerts and celebrity events.…
Ghanaian actor and entertainer Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, has won the Sotigui Award for Best Actor Nigeria/Ghana at the 2025 Sotigui Awards held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The Sotigui Awards, now in their 10th edition, celebrate outstanding actors from across Africa and its diaspora. Lil Win received the award for his performance in the film “Captain Ibrahim Traoré: The Last African Hero”, directed by Jackson K. Bentum. He also recently earned recognition as Best Actor in Africa by the Burkinabe Ambassador to Ghana, David Kabré, during the premiere of the same movie in Kumasi.
Dancehall star Shatta Wale has issued a public apology to Ghanaian hypeman and MC Kojo Manuel following an onstage incident at Tidal Rave 2025. A video from the event, held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, shows Shatta Wale’s Personal Assistant, Abonko, instructing Kojo Manuel to leave the stage shortly after he introduced the dancehall artiste. The move appeared abrupt, sparking conversations across social media, with many questioning what led to the moment. In a post on X, Shatta Wale addressed the situation: “Kojo Manuel, so sorryyy… Abonko is the nicest person ever, but when it comes to my…
Former Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mark Okraku-Mantey, has proposed that the East Legon residence of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba be converted into a public museum rather than preserved solely as a family home. Speaking on Aluta FM on 12 November 2025, Okraku-Mantey argued that transforming the property into a heritage site would both preserve Lumba’s legacy and provide a sustainable revenue stream for the family. He described keeping the property strictly for private use as a missed opportunity. In the interview, he suggested that the building could be redesigned to include a museum, a…
The Palace of the Paramount Chief of the Kwahu Traditional Council at Abene came under attack at dawn on Monday, November 17, 2025, when armed men reportedly dressed in police uniforms stormed the premises, claiming to be operatives from National Security. Residents say they heard gunshots inside the palace around 4 a.m., followed by the alleged abduction of the Kwahuhemaa, Nana Adwoa Gyemfua, who was present at the time. The attackers also took away the official Toyota Land Cruiser of the Kwahuhene. Tracking data shows the vehicle is currently headed toward Accra. The motive for the raid and the alleged…
At least five people have collapsed as the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise continues at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Reports indicate that one person is in critical condition and receiving treatment at the Emena Hospital in the Oforikrom Municipality. In contrast, four others are being treated at the Ashanti South Government Hospital. To prevent further casualties, National Security officers have arranged for the Ghana National Fire Service to provide water for applicants waiting in long queues under the scorching sun. Some applicants have also been asked to return on Thursday and Friday to ease congestion and avert…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that 375 individuals, believed to be foreigners, have been arrested for illegally possessing Ghana Cards and attempting to obtain Ghanaian passports. Sector Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa attributed the rise in such cases to the increased value of the Ghanaian passport, which now allows visa-free travel to 42 countries. He emphasized that the ministry has introduced stringent security measures to curb fraudulent activities. “Foreigners are trying to lay their hands on our passports. We need to stay ahead of the threat. Any foreigner attempting this will be promptly apprehended and prosecuted. So far, we…
The Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service have launched joint intelligence-led operations in the Ashanti, Volta, and Ahafo Regions to arrest individuals linked to recent attacks on members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), police officers, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials. According to a statement signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the swoops—conducted in Dadwene and Anwona (Ashanti), Ehi (Volta), and Hwediem, Kenyase, Guaso, and Marhani (Ahafo)—began at dawn on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The GAF and Police warned that anyone who obstructs their anti-galamsey operations or any lawful…