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Ghanaian gospel minstrel, Ohemaa Mercy, has asked music producer Kwame Mickey, to lay to rest, the issue regarding Team Eternity Ghana’s use of ‘Defe Defe’ lyrics in their new song. Speaking to DJ Slim on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Ohemma Mercy expressed her doubt about a possible copyright infringement of the case. “Team Eternity has done well so Kwame Mickey should ...

Usher delivered an emotional speech as he accepted a lifetime achievement prize at the BET Awards on Sunday. The singer-songwriter told the audience as he accepted the award that “getting here has definitely not been easy, but it has been worth it”. The 45-year-old is best known for hits including Yeah! and You Make Me Wanna. Usher also picked up ...

It was a charged atmosphere of praise and worship when thousands of Ghanaian gospel music lovers converged at the Accra Sports Stadium on June 30, 2024 for Joe Mettle’s annual concert dubbed Praise Reloaded. The event brought together, not only gospel music enthusiasts but preachers of the gospel, entertainment industry stakeholders, statesmen and women, the media and generally music lovers. There ...

Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has officially surpassed one billion streams in the United Kingdom. The ‘African Giant’ crooner was presented with a BRIT plaque at his sold-out show at the London Stadium on Saturday night, in recognition of the feat. With this achievement, Burna Boy joins his compatriot Wizkid as the only African artistes to ...

The management and family of Mac Tontoh, founding member of the legendary Osibisa Band, is calling on state authorities to investigate the demolition of the late musician’s at Osibisa Close, Dzorwulu in Accra. In a press statement issued and signed by Duke Jojo Tontoh on behalf of Mac Tontoh’s family and Osibisa, it stated that the property at Dzorwulu, which ...

Ghanaian broadcaster Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) has waded in the conversation on attributes of great musical performances. While he admits that artistes need to hone their stagecraft, he also intimates that not every artiste has to perform live on stage. KOD who as part of a discussion on ‘Mastering the Art of Musical Performance’ on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, cited legendary ...

Highlife star Kwaisey Pee has alleged that prominent musicians like Stonebwoy and Efya are among those refusing to collaborate with him because of his social media following. Speaking to Nana Romeo on Accra 100.5 FM’s Ayekoo Ayekoo, Kwaisey Pee shared his frustrations over the emphasis on social media numbers in the music industry. “When I was trying to get a ...

Nollywood actor and self-acclaimed pastor, Yul Edochie has shared his opinion on marriage and divorce. The outspoken movie actress emphasized that people can marry 50 times as long as it works for them stating that there is nothing wrong with ending a marriage that isn’t working. Yul Edochie maintained that marriage is about one’s happiness and the public opinions. My ...

Renowned gospel musician Joe Mettle will host this year’s edition of his annual gospel concert dubbed ‘Praise Reloaded’ on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium. The event, with the theme “The Holy Spirit Encounter,” is anticipated to draw a sizable number of supporters of gospel music, friends of Joe Mettle, and stakeholders in the sector. Since its ...

Rapper Nicki Minaj apologized to fans outside her hotel in Manchester early Sunday morning for postponing a UK show after she was stopped by Dutch authorities on allegations she was carrying drugs. “I love you and I’m so sorry this happened tonight,” Minaj said in a video posted on social media. Minaj had earlier revealed the name of her Manchester hotel in a post ...