The atmosphere at the Accra Tourism Information Centre (ATIC) on Friday, April 24, was nothing short of electric, as patrons gathered for the one-year anniversary edition of the Accra By Night tour.
More than 250 music insiders and six New York Times critics weighed in on who defines the new American songbook. Here, in an unranked list, are the artists they chose.
Organisers of the Ghana Music Awards USA (GMA-USA), Don’s Music Production have announced that nominees for this year’s edition will be unveiled today, Thursday, April 30, at Octopus, Kumasi City Mall at 7:00 p.m.
SINCE its inception in 2014, the Unsung Initiative under the Ghana Music Awards has become one of the most efficient talent pipelines in the country.
Ghanaian gospel sensation Adom Kiki has emerged as one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary gospel music within the year under review for the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Senegalese-American singer and rapper Akon has said that his life was much easier when he was with more than one woman at the same time.
Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari has stirred emotions on social media after sharing a heartfelt message about the uncertainty of life and the importance of cherishing every moment.
Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has revealed that his father is either unaware or unwilling to accept that he has fully embraced a career in acting.
Businessman Olakunle Churchill has dismissed reports circulating suggesting a divorce from actress Rosy Meurer, insisting that no legally recognised marriage ever existed between them.
Hiplife musician turned evangelist Yaw Siki has disclosed what drove him into smoking, citing hip hop music as a major influence.
For many people, beauty and cybersecurity belong to two completely different worlds. But for Ghanaian cybersecurity professional and entrepreneur Xornam Dzidzornu, the two industries are more connected than most people realise.
A new music reality show seeking to unearth the next generation of African talent is set to launch, with organisers of Lights of Africa positioning the platform as a gateway for undiscovered musicians across the continent.
Nigerian rapper Olamide has revealed that he is often nervous about performing on stage.
Veteran Ghanaian rapper Tinny has declared Lord Kenya the greatest rapper to ever emerge from Ghana, describing him as the complete package in terms of style, delivery, and lyrical depth.
A 21-year-old Austrian man has admitted plotting a jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August 2024.
Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi has died in his sleep after a brief illness, throwing the Nigerian film industry into mourning.
The 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite, held on Saturday, April 25, at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill, was an unforgettable celebration of Ghanaian highlife music, drawing music lovers, industry stalwarts, and cultural dignitaries for a night of timeless rhythms and charity in support of the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund (AMWeF).
Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has pushed back against perceptions that music is not a “proper business,” describing such views as dismissive of the industry’s value.
The growing partnership between Graphic Communications Group Ltd and the Ghana Tourism Development Company’s Accra by Night initiative is helping promote Ghana’s tourism story beyond entertainment, according to Marketing Director of Graphic Communications Group Limited, Franklin Sowa.
Popular Ghanaian actor and broadcaster Mikki Osei Berko, widely known as Master Richard or Dada Boat, has taken on a new responsibility beyond the entertainment space.
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has identified internal sabotage as the major challenge confronting the Nigerian movie industry.
STUDIOCANAL has announced plans to produce a new feature film, The Road Home, with principal photography scheduled to begin in Cape Town in June, marking a significant international production centred on South Africa’s cultural and political history.
One of the truly exciting jazz events in Accra since the start of this year took place at the Soho Restaurant, Airport City in Accra on April 22 when the Jazz Brothers quintet played at the official launch of the Soho Jazz Club.
The new musical film about Michael Jackson has stormed the worldwide box office, scoring the highest opening weekend ever for a biopic.
The singer's nephew Jaafar Jackson portrays him in Michael, which has taken $217m (£160m) globally since it opened on Wednesday.
