Author: Fay Flex
MUSIGA President and veteran musician Bessa Simons has expressed concern that Ghana’s iconic Highlife genre is losing its place among younger generations who now gravitate toward Afrobeats and Amapiano. Speaking to Graphic Showbiz, Simons said, “Highlife should be getting special attention. We have to work hard to make the youth believe in it again.” He admitted that veteran musicians, including himself, contributed to the genre’s decline by stepping back too soon, leaving fewer authentic examples for the new generation. “If we don’t act now, we risk losing one of our richest cultural legacies,” he cautioned, urging stronger efforts to preserve…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has accused her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, of orchestrating the arrest of her siblings amid ongoing tensions between the couple. In a series of emotional posts shared via her Instagram Stories, Regina claimed her elder brother and sister had been detained, while her younger sibling was also being targeted — all allegedly on Ned Nwoko’s orders. “Someone please help me! I feel like I’m losing my mind. My big brother and big sister have been arrested, and my baby sister might be arrested soon as well — all because I refused to return and, according to…
Nigerian Grammy-winning musician Burna Boy has opened up about his spiritual journey, revealing that his quest for truth led him to convert from Christianity to Islam. In a recent conversation with content creator PlaqueBoyMax, the Afro-fusion star said that his continuous search for understanding about religion and faith has left him even more uncertain. “Growing up, I was a Christian and then I converted to Islam. It’s like I’ve studied it all, but I’m still out here trying to find out what is really going on, you know? The more I research, the more confused I get,” he said. He…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA), in collaboration with Asamoah Gyan and his representatives, will soon announce full details of a testimonial match in honor of the legendary striker. The event will serve as a fitting tribute to one of Ghana’s greatest-ever footballers — a player whose name is deeply etched in the nation’s sporting history. Affectionately known as “Baby Jet,” Asamoah Gyan is Ghana’s all-time leading goal scorer, with 51 goals in 109 appearances for the Black Stars. He also holds the record as Africa’s top scorer in FIFA World Cup history, netting six goals across three tournaments — Germany…
Nigerian music executive and Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, has revealed that while he has the financial means to acquire a private jet, he prefers to focus on more meaningful investments and responsibilities. Speaking in a recent interview, the award-winning producer and entrepreneur explained that flaunting luxury assets is not his focus at this stage in life. Instead, he prioritizes long-term stability, family, and business growth. “I’ve been blessed enough for a long time to be able to afford any type of car I want or even buy a private jet. But I have more important things to take care…
The Serbian football community has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Mladen Žižović, head coach of FK Radnički 1923, who passed away after reportedly suffering a heart attack during his team’s Serbian Super League match against Mladost Lučani. According to an official statement from the Serbian Football Federation, the 44-year-old Bosnian coach collapsed unexpectedly in the technical area in the 22nd minute of the game. Medical staff rushed to his aid and transported him to the hospital, but despite intensive emergency treatment, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The tragic incident left players, officials, and fans…
The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Hon. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has denied allegations that he incited residents to attack members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force at Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region. In a statement issued on November 3, 2025, the MP said his presence at the scene was to help restore calm after receiving reports of a tense confrontation between security personnel and some residents. Mr. Addo explained that he was en route to a funeral at Achrensua when he was informed of military operations at a gold extraction site in Hwidiem. He contacted…
Former Assin Central MP and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, has criticized what he calls the rising influence of fake pastors who exploit their congregations for personal gain. Speaking during a Sunday service hosted by Archbishop Charles Agyinasare on November 2, Mr. Agyapong said such pastors were making the work of genuine men of God difficult. “Some of your colleagues are indoctrinating and extorting from the masses. They put fear in church members. If you really believe in God, and a pastor tells you to sprinkle salt, he is fake,” he said. He commended Archbishop Agyinasare for…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to take over investigations into a violent attack on the Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and his team at Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region. The directive follows an incident on Saturday, November 1, 2025, during which a mob attacked the NAIMOS team after they intercepted suspected illegal miners operating near Bronikrom. Preliminary police reports indicate that the team arrested several suspects and retrieved a number of items, including a Smith & Wesson pistol, ammunition, two pistol magazines, an…
US President Donald Trump has ordered the military to prepare for action in Nigeria to tackle Islamist militant groups, accusing the government of failing to protect Christians. Trump did not say which killings he was referring to, but claims of a genocide against Nigeria’s Christians have been circulating in recent weeks and months in some right-wing US circles. Groups monitoring violence say there is no evidence to suggest that Christians are being killed more than Muslims in Nigeria, which is roughly evenly divided between followers of the two religions. An advisor to Nigeria’s president told the BBC that any military…