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17 Apr

Music Group Alabaster Box Sues Medikal For GH₵15 Million For Sampling ‘Akwaaba’ Song

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About a week after threatening legal action against rapper Medikal, Ghanaian a cappella group, Alabaster Box, has sued the 'Omo Ada' hit maker for using a portion of their 'Akwaaba' song without their approval. Earlier, the music group had indicated that Medikal used part of their ‘Akwaaba’ song for his latest song titled ‘Welcome to Africa.’ A letter they wrote to Medikal states that the first 10 seconds of 'Welcome to Africa' is a reproduction of their song. They say the choice of title and verses of Medikal’s song point to the fact that his work is derived from Alabaster…

17 Apr

Rodent Nests Found Near House Where Gene Hackman’s Wife Died Of Hantavirus

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Nests and some dead rodents were found in outbuildings of the house where Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead. New Mexico Department of Public Health records seen by BBC News documented evidence of the animals in eight detached buildings at their home in Santa Fe. US officials previously confirmed that Ms Arakawa, 65, died from a respiratory illness linked to hantavirus, which can be transmitted by infected rodents. It is believed she died a week before her husband, 95, who was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease. Authorities found the deceased couple in…

16 Apr

‘Family That Breaks You Isn’t Worth It,’ Peter Okoye Writes After Testifying Against Brother Jude

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Musician Peter Okoye aka Mr P of the defunct music group P-Square has criticised his family following his testimony against elder brother Jude Okoye who is facing money laundering charges. Jude and a company named Northside Music Limited are being tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a seven-count charge of laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million and £34,537.59. Peter gave his testimony on Monday before Justice Alexander Owoeye at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. In an Instagram Story post on Tuesday, Peter disowned his family, saying he would always place his mental health above all…

16 Apr

Peter Of PSquare Testifies Against Brother In Ongoing Fraud Case

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After years of silence, Peter Okoye of PSquare has finally opened up about the deep rift with his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, as he took the witness stand in an ongoing N1.38 billion fraud case. The singer, popularly known as Mr. P, appeared before the High Court as the first prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His testimony marks the first time Peter has publicly addressed long-standing issues of business mismanagement and betrayal within the PSquare brand. In court, he detailed how Jude allegedly assumed full control of the group’s finances by making…

16 Apr

No Song Should Beat ‘Lomo Lomo’ In Any Category – KiDi Solicits Votes For TGMA

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The campaign for votes for artistes nominated in various categories of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards has intensified in recent weeks. While some artistes have hired Public Relations personnel to push their agenda, others are personally canvassing for support on various platforms. Ghanaian Afrobeat artiste KiDi, as part of his campaign efforts, took to his social media handles to assert that his song towers over any other in the 26th edition of the awards. “No song should beat Lomo Lomo in ANY category! But I need you to vote, my loves,” he wrote. Lomo Lomo, which features Black Sherif, has been nominated…

16 Apr

My Husband Begged Me To Inject Him With Poison – Popular Actress Shares Marital Struggles

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Popular Nollywood actress Regina Chukwu has opened up about a deeply emotional period in her life when her late husband battled a serious illness. In a candid revelation on her YouTube channel, Regina Chukwu TV, she shared how her husband, overwhelmed by the pain of his condition, pleaded with her to end his life. His health deteriorated rapidly, forcing her to take him back to his family in the village, hoping for a change. Upon arrival, his physical transformation shocked his relatives, who sought spiritual and traditional remedies in an effort to save him. Despite these attempts, his condition continued…

15 Apr

It’s A Good Feeling Leading The Student populace of UG – Guru

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Ghanaian rapper Guru, who is currently in his final year at the University of Ghana, has discussed his experience as the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) President in an interview with Andy Dosty on Daybreak Hitz. Reflecting on his transition from being a performer to leading the students, Guru expressed his satisfaction with his role as SRC President at the University of Ghana. “To me, it’s a great step. It’s been a long time coming. We’ve been here in showbiz, doing all these performances, and so venturing into the academic space was quite a challenge. Leading the entire student populace is also…

15 Apr

Being Called A Legend Is A Scam – RMD

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Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has opened up about why he dislikes being referred to as a “legend.” Speaking on the Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast, the 63-year-old actor described the label as a “scam,” explaining that he does not consider himself worthy of the title. “I think the legend thing is a scam. I have my legends like Uncle Pete [Edochie] and Uncle Olu Jacobs — these are our ancestors and true legends,” RMD said. He added that being called a legend often feels like people are trying to push him toward retirement.“When they call me that,…

14 Apr

Sarkodie Sues Ecobank Over Lookalike Advert

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Ghanaian rapper Michael Owusu Addo, popularly known as Sarkodie, has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Ecobank Ghana Limited at the High Court’s Commercial Division in Accra. The legal action stems from allegations that the bank used an image resembling Sarkodie in an advertisement without his consent, violating his intellectual property rights. According to court documents circulating on social media, Sarkodie claims Ecobank’s unauthorised use of his likeness has caused him reputational and financial harm. The rapper is seeking general damages, a permanent injunction to prevent the bank from further using his image, and an order for the removal of all related publications, including digital and…

14 Apr

Nights Before I Drop My Songs Are Some Of The Worst Moments In My Life – KiDi

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Ghanaian Afrobeat artiste KiDi has revealed that the night before he releases a new song is one of the most difficult moments of his life. In an interview on 3Music TV, the award-winning singer stated that although he is confident in his ability to make good music, the uncertainty of how the public will receive it often keeps him up at night. Given KiDi’s string of successful songs including "Touch It," "Say Cheese," and "Enjoyment," many would think he has discovered the formula for success. However, he has emphasised the unpredictable nature of the Ghanaian music industry where even "big artistes" are still…