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26 Nov

How Shatta Wale Reportedly Lost A $4 Million Record Deal

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Dancehall artist Shatta Wale has disclosed how he lost a $4 million record deal after the tracklist of his highly anticipated album, Gift of God, was allegedly leaked by his former manager, Bullgod. According to Shatta Wale, the album was poised to feature international collaborations, and the record label had planned an extensive rollout strategy. However, the unauthorized release of the tracklist by Bullgod reportedly led to the cancellation of the deal. He further alleged in an interview on Kessben FM that Bulldog’s actions stemmed from personal grievances after their professional relationship ended. “I lost a $4 million record deal because…

25 Nov

It Takes More Than Language To ‘Blow’ – Stonebwoy

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Dancehall/Reggae artiste, Stonebwoy, has encouraged up-and-coming musicians to look beyond their local dialects and blend them with other languages to reach out globally. To him, seamlessly introducing local tongue in their songs, making a deliberate effort to intertwine cross-languages, and promotion of songs were the surest ways to make an impact in the global music industry. He made these revelations while speaking to local and international students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), at a Cultural Day celebration on Friday, November 15. “It is not easy crossing over to mainstream, and music on its own is a universal…

25 Nov

Box Office: ‘Wicked’ Opens To Record-Setting $114 Million, ‘Gladiator II’ Starts Strong With $55.5 Million

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If you care to find “Wicked,” look to the top of box office charts. Universal’s adaptation of Act One (with some padding) of the popular Broadway musical was No. 1 in North America with $114 million from 3,888 theatres over the weekend. Those dazzling ticket sales rank as the third-biggest domestic debut of the year, behind “Deadpool & Wolverine” ($211 million) and “Inside Out 2” ($154 million). Among other benchmarks, “Wicked” landed the fourth-biggest start in history for a musical, ahead of Disney’s recent “The Little Mermaid” remake ($95.5 million) and behind “Frozen II” ($130 million), as well as the…

25 Nov

Bishop T.D. Jakes Suffers Health Incident After Sunday’s Sermon

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Church services at the Potter’s House of Dallas suddenly stopped on Sunday when Bishop T.D. Jakes suffered a health incident mid-sermon. Jakes, a celebrity pastor and motivational speaker, spoke about the joys of preaching shortly before the incident occurred. Video of the medical emergency spread across social media shortly after the incident. “I still love to preach. I ain’t tired of preaching,” Jakes, 67, said to the audience. “I miss you.” “Have you ever gone to a hospital to visit somebody, and you thought it was going to encourage them, and they encourage you?” That’s what preaching is like,” he continued. “You…

25 Nov

Efia Odo Declares New Faith, Embraces Christ-Centred Life

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Ghanaian socialite Efia Odo has announced that she has turned a new page in her life, declaring herself born again and devoted to a Christ-centred path. Speaking candidly on the Konnected Minds Podcast, Efia shared insights into her spiritual transformation, emphasising her commitment to living intentionally in alignment with her newfound faith. “I was reading Proverbs before coming. I want to feed my soul with the spirit of God because the word of God is perfect,” she said. “People were supposed to see who I was so they could see where I was going. Even though I am already at…

22 Nov

My Greatest Fear In Life Is The Second Coming Of John Mahama – Appietus

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Ghanaian music icon, Appiah Dankwah, famously referred to as Appietus, has revealed that his greatest fear is the second coming of former President John Mahama. He said the reason why he is actively campaigning for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to be elected as president is that he’s frightened by Mahama’s return to power. “If voted into office again, Mahama will only have four years to serve, and so when he does anything we don’t like, we can’t use losing an election to frighten him,” he posited. “At the end of the day, I’m afraid that Bawumia will lose for Mahama to…

22 Nov

Amaarae To Make History As First Ghanaian Artiste At Coachella 2025

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American-Ghanaian singer and songwriter Ama Serwah Genfi, popularly known as Amaarae, is set to make history by being the first Ghanaian act to perform at Coachella on April 13 and April 20, 2025. On its official Instagram handle, Coachella announced Amaarae as part of a star-studded lineup for the 2025 edition of the prestigious music festival, which attracts a global audience. Her performance will make her the first Ghanaian artiste to grace the Coachella stage, cementing her place in music history. Amaarae will perform alongside global stars such as Travis Scott, Post Malone, Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion, South African…

22 Nov

Songwriting Is A Calling And Not A Career Path – Stay Jay

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Ghanaian musician Stay Jay has expressed his deep concern about the declining standard of songwriting in Ghana’s music industry. In a recent interview on 3FM , Stay Jay lamented that the art of songwriting has been reduced to a mere formality, with many songwriters failing to meet the basic requirements of good songwriting. “Songwriting is not easy…I don’t think a lot of people are writers. They just get the vibe and just do whatever they do but if you want to be a writer, it’s a calling, you have to get the gift from God,” he said. He revealed that…

22 Nov

Nigerian Rapper Falz Shares His Worst Dating Experience

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Nigerian rapper Falz has opened up about his love life in a revealing tell-it-all interview that has sent social media in a frenzy. The Nigerian ‘darling boy’ revealed he has yet to meet someone he feels is marriage material despite his extensive dating pool. Asked about his worse date experience in the Madam Joyce podcast, Falz recounted an awkward situation involving a girl who asked him to buy takeaway meals for her entire family during their first date. “I wasn’t sure how to feel,” he admitted. “I came here on a date with you, not your family. But then I thought,…

22 Nov

Crypto Mogul Buys ‘World’s Most Expensive Banana’ For $6.2 Million

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Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun has bought Maurizio Cattelan’s infamous artwork Comedian—a banana duct-taped to a wall—for $6.2 million at a New York auction. Tron founder said he plans to eat the banana, describing the act as part of a “unique artistic experience.” “This is not just an artwork; it represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community,” Sun wrote in a Nov. 21 X post. He plans to consume the banana in the coming days. The artwork was sold by Sotheby’s and includes instructions for replacing the banana as it rots and a…