Ghana: Actor Agya Koo Praises Akufo Addo for Building Creative Arts Senior High School
[Accra Times] Agya Koo’s statements follow criticism from colleague actress, Oheneyere Mercy Asiedu, who accused the NPP government of neglecting the creative arts sector
Ghana: Lilwin’s ‘A Country Called Ghana’ Nominated for 2024 Nollywood Film Festival
[Accra Times] The film, directed by Frank Fiifi Gharbin, was shot in Ghana at Lilwin’s film village. It is a loose exploration of the West’s attempt to colonise Africa, specifically Ghana
Ghana: Defe Defe’ Singer From Hallelujah Voices Breaks Silence On Copyright Issues
[Accra Times] The recent copyright issue has sparked debate about the similarities between the two songs’ lyrics
Ghana: Copyright Office Urges Team Eternity to Opt for Out of Court Settlement After Song Theft Claims
[Accra Times] The Defe Defe hitmakers have been hit with claims of sampling a line from a 2004 song
Ghana: National Film Authority Orders Television Stations to Seek Clearance for Film Broadcast
[Accra Times] The directive follows multiple complaints received about the unauthorised broadcasting of films by media houses and digital television channels.
Africa: Nigeria, Ghana to Represent Africa in U.S. Spelling Bee
[Vanguard] Young Educators Foundation, an NGO, has announced that Nigeria and Ghana will represent Africa at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, that will be hosted in the U.S. in 2025.
Ghana: Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Ranked As the Most Streamed Afrobeats Song in the U.S.
[Accra Times] “Calm Down” was initially released as a precursor to Rema’s debut album “Rave and Roses” in 2022. The single claimed the top spot on various charts, including Belgium’s Ultratop 50, the Netherlands’ Top 40, and Single Top 100
Ghana: ‘Defe Defe’ Song Theft Allegations Hit Team Eternity
[Accra Times] Team Eternity’s single “Defe Defe” from their 14-track album Testimony has achieved unprecedented success in Ghana’s gospel music landscape. The song has reached the coveted number-one spot on Apple Music’s top 100 chart
Ghana: 10 Rising Ghanaian Musicians to Watch Out for in 2024
[Accra Times] From skilled rappers to soulful singers, these rising stars are gradually pushing the boundaries of Ghanaian music and gaining international recognition.
Ghana: Stonebwoy Denies Role in Shatta Wale’s University of Ghana Show Cancellation
[Accra Times] In an interview on Asaase Radio’s breakfast show on Wednesday, Stonebwoy claimed he had no involvement whatsoever in Shatta Wale’s annulled performance.