Rapper Amerado Burner has explained his decision not to collaborate with Hiplife singer, Barima Sidney, saying he could not connect with the song. Speaking on Joy FM, the ‘Kweku Ananse’ hitmaker added that his refusal to feature on Sidney’s track was due to a lack of inspiration and connection with the song. According to him, inspiration is a key factor in ...

A video in circulation has sparked controversy, suggesting that highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, may have snubbed fellow musician Ofori Amponsah during his 60th birthday celebration. The incident reportedly took place as Ofori Amponsah took the stage to deliver a tribute to Daddy Lumba before the legend made his entrance. During the tribute, Ofori Amponsah praised Daddy Lumba as a mentor ...

Inflation for September 2024 has climbed to 21.5%, up from 20.4% recorded in August, largely due to a surge in food prices. Food inflation rose sharply to 22.1% from August’s 19.1%, reversing a five-month downward trend. In contrast, non-food inflation saw a slight decrease, falling to 20.9% from 21.5% in the previous month. Announcing the latest figures, Government Statistician Samuel ...

Nigerian singer, Asake, is facing a huge backlash on social media for smashing a fan’s iPhone 16 Pro Max in Germany. Asake, who recently performed at a concert in Germany, violently snatched the fan’s phone and smashed it on the floor, causing significant damage. Sharing the video of the incident in a social media post, a fan named Adeoti showed ...

In a groundbreaking move, the Presidential Candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party, NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced the imminent arrival of electric buses to support Ghana’s public transportation system. This innovative initiative promises to slash public transport fares by approximately 40%, providing relief to millions of commuters nationwide. A Long-Awaited Solution Ghana’s public transportation sector has long been ...

The Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI), the largest and first sector-wide public-private partnership in the cocoa industry, has released its latest annual report. The report said in 2023, CFI made significant strides in traceability systems, forest conservation and climate adaptation. The report noted that despite it being a challenging year marked by erratic weather patterns, an increase in pests and ...

In celebrating the country’s 64th Independence Day, Apple Music has unveiled the list of the most-streamed Nigerian songs, albums, and artistes on its platform. The music streaming platform’s list is part of its annual ‘Oshe Naija’ campaign to celebrate Nigeria’s independence. The initiative celebrates the success of Nigerian artists on the digital streaming platform (DSP). Leading the list of the ...

The Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) is beginning the construction of a new manganese refinery in November 2024. The project, aimed at upgrading the current low-grade carbonate manganese into a higher-value product, is part of a $450 million investment, with the first phase expected to cost $240 million. This initial phase, projected to be completed within 24 months, will include the ...

AngloGold Ashanti has acquired Egypt-focused gold miner Centamin in a $2.5 billion (£1.9 billion) stock and cash deal. The transaction will see the South African company become the world’s fourth-largest gold producer. The deal grants AngloGold control of the Sukari mine, Egypt’s largest and first modern gold operation, as well as one of the world’s top-producing mines. The addition of ...

The Red Devils’ season is falling apart already, and the blame must be placed at their delusional manager’s door “[Manchester] United are going backwards. They are rock bottom right now,” former Liverpool and England midfielder Jamie Redknapp told Sky Sports after Tottenham’s 3-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday. “It’s embarrassing. A club of this stature shouldn’t be producing performances like that.” Redknapp’s analysis ...