Oscar award-winning actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, has added his voice to calls for the protection of the Atewa Forest as Ghana prepares to commence the first phase of the Sinohydro deal. The deal will see Ghana’s bauxite reserves in the Atewa Forest mined and traded in a ‘barter’ deal for $2 billion from China, meant to be invested in various developmental ...
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We made black comedy what it is today – Steve Harvey
Popular American comedian-cum-author Steve Harvey has chastised the current generation of African-Americans for belittling his efforts in bettering the lot of their folks. He lamented that the current kids “must have forgotten who I really am”. Speaking exclusively on 3FM Drive with Giovani Caleb on Tuesday, the 62-year-old American said he came under a barrage of attacks when he met ...
Read More »Bullet denies Ebony Reigns
RuffTown Records boss Ricky Nana Agyemang, otherwise known as Bullet, has denied long-time rumours that he had a sexual relationship with his former signee, the late Ebony Reigns. According to him, it hurts him a lot when people say he was sleeping around with Ebony because he is not that type of man. “Let me be real with you, I ...
Read More »We didn’t invite Okyeame Kwame for Pae Mu Ka at 20 concert – Organizers explain
A member of Obrafour’s Pae Mu Ka at 20 Concert organizing team has disclosed that Okyeame Kwame was not invited for the event. Speaking in an interview with Zion Felix on Radio Univers’ ‘Brunch2Lunch’ Entertainment Show, Wei Ye Oteng explained why the ‘Made in Ghana’ composer was not invited. “To the best of my knowledge, I can’t say we invited ...
Read More »Cardi B’s African fans left both excited and jealous
Friday’s announcement by American rapper Cardi B that she will be performing in Nigeria and Ghana next month has been met by excitement and jealousy. Excitement in Ghana and Nigeria, where she’ll be performing, but jealousy in the rest of the continent – where fans want her to visit their countries. On Instagram, Cardi B’s wrote: “Africa. I’m coming!”. Thousands ...
Read More »T’neeya offers a unique blend of afrobeats in ‘Joli’
T’neeya offers a unique blend of afrobeats and soul in her music and her latest track “Joli” continues to showcase her fresh sound. “Joli” premieres on November 1, 2019 with a stunning visual displaying not only T’neeya’s vocal talent, but her ability to capture the spotlight. Joli Gars means pretty boy in French. This song shows a very flirty, confident ...
Read More »Nothing works in this country – Jay Foley laments apathy in Ghana
Disappointed and furious Jay Foley has lamented the seeming lack of maintenance culture on the part of Ghanaian leaders and citizens as a whole. According to the popular media personality, the glaring apathy on the part of authorities who have the capacity to make lives better for citizens is a major contributor to the deteriorating system. In a video sighted ...
Read More »‘Shut up and work’ – Kinaata supports Nana Aba Anamoah
Award-winning rapper, Martin King Arthur, known in show business as Kofi Kinaata, waded into the furore that greeted Nana Aba Anamoah’s comment on Ghana’s two leading political parties – NDC and NPP. In a declaration of support to the ace broadcaster, Kinaata urged the Akufo-Addo-led government to ‘shut up’ and accept criticisms from citizens complaining of the hardships in the ...
Read More »Shatta Wale praises Samini, calls him a ‘living legend’
Controversial Dancehall musician Shatta Wale seems to have finally ended his feud with Samini over who is greater. In two posts seen by YEN.com.gh on his Snapchat, Shatta Wale heaped praise on Samini, calling him a “living legend” and “King Classic”. He was reacting to Samini’s splendid performance at Obrafour’s “Pae Mu Ka” @20 concert. In one of the posts, ...
Read More »Pae Mu Ka @ 20: The love for Obrafour was deep
Twenty years ago, when rapper Obrafour released his debut album Pae Mu Ka, he could not have anticipated the huge impact it will make not only on the music industry but young boys who would grow up into artistes of repute. It did and inspired a generation of musicians who fell in love with him and his music and who ...
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