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Idris Elba Meets With Management And Staff Of UniMAC’s Institute Of Film And Television
04 Apr

Idris Elba Meets With Management And Staff Of UniMAC’s Institute Of Film And Television

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Celebrated British actor and producer, Idris Elba, paid a courtesy visit to the University of Media Arts and Communication-Institute of Film and Television (UniMAC-IFT) on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The visit was initiated by the institute’s Public Relations Department, which aims to foster meaningful stakeholder engagement and build valuable collaborations crucial to advancing UniMAC-IFT’s mission. The meeting, held at the university, was attended by management and staff, led by the distinguished rector, Professor Samuel Manasseh Yirenkyi. The atmosphere was electric, blending admiration, ambition, and the promise of change for the institution. Elba, known for his towering presence both on screen…
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Maestro Kojo Antwi Tours Australia For The First Time
04 Apr

Maestro Kojo Antwi Tours Australia For The First Time

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Ghana and Africa’s music maestro, Kojo Antwi, is set to thrill his fans of Ghanaian origin living in Australia, as well as Africans, Australians, and other foreign nationals, with renditions of his love songs during the 2025 Easter festivities. The maestro has previously performed in the US, UK, Canada, and other countries, but this marks his first visit to Australia to treat fans to his timeless love songs. In a social media post, Kojo Antwi expressed his excitement, stating, “Australia!!! I’m excited to visit for the first time. Can’t wait to sing a Marathon of Love Songs with YOU!!! Grab your…
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Legendary Actor Van Damme Faces Sex Trafficking Accusations
04 Apr

Legendary Actor Van Damme Faces Sex Trafficking Accusations

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Jean-Claude Van Damme is reportedly the subject of criminal charges in Romania over allegations that he knowingly engaged in sexual relations with women trafficked by a criminal group. The 64-year-old action star, known for his performances in Street Fighter and Double Impact, is accused of receiving five Romanian women as a “gift” from a group of traffickers while in Cannes, France. According to a report by the local CNN affiliate Antena 3, a criminal complaint has been filed with the Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT). The Independent has approached Van Damme’s representatives and DIICOT for comment. DIICOT launched their investigation after a woman allegedly…
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Sonnie Badu Chides ‘Doom Prophets’ Chasing Clout With Naana Jane’s Ill-Health
03 Apr

Sonnie Badu Chides ‘Doom Prophets’ Chasing Clout With Naana Jane’s Ill-Health

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Ghanaian gospel musician and preacher, Sonnie Badu, has called on pastors in the country to be cautious about how they publicly dish out prophesies. In a post shared on Instagram on April 2, 2025, Sonnie Badu said publicly prophesying an individual's death without offering them a path to redemption does not demonstrate power but rather makes one as a prophet of doom. "I have seen, in recent times, prophets lose family members, and when you see how devastated and broken, they were, you would understand that losing a family member is no joke. "Dear major and minor prophets, there is something called the…
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It Really Pained You – King Paluta Admits Receiving Money From Dr Bawumia
03 Apr

It Really Pained You – King Paluta Admits Receiving Money From Dr Bawumia

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Ghanaian rapper King Paluta has openly admitted receiving payment from former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia during the 2024 election campaign season. This comes following criticism over his recent comments about some social media influencers being paid to rally behind some music artistes. The controversy began when King Paluta, in a Twitter (now X) post on April 2, 2025, expressed disappointment after noticing a previously supportive fan suddenly withdraw endorsement for his Artiste of the Year (AOTY) bid. Some quickly reminded him of his own political affiliations, with one user responding, "You took big money from politicians during elections and…
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Ja Rule Tours National Museum Ahead Of Nuaso School Commissioning
02 Apr

Ja Rule Tours National Museum Ahead Of Nuaso School Commissioning

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American rapper and philanthropist Ja Rule is back in Ghana, reaffirming his commitment to education ahead of the commissioning of a six-unit classroom block for Nuaso Anglican Primary School in the Eastern Region. The project, which he initiated last year in partnership with the non-profit organisation Pencils of Promise (PoP), aims to improve learning conditions for young students. Ahead of the commissioning, Ja Rule took a private tour of Ghana’s National Museum, where he reflected on the significance of the project and his deepening connection to Ghana. “Education is something I’m really passionate about. Beyond classrooms, I want to build more facilities,…
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Fans Confused As Wizkid Deletes Instagram Posts
02 Apr

Fans Confused As Wizkid Deletes Instagram Posts

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Nigerian music star Wizkid has again deleted all posts from his Instagram account, leaving his 18 million followers in suspense. The unexpected move, which happened on Monday, has sparked widespread speculation, with fans and industry insiders debating its significance. This isn’t the first time Wizkid has taken such an action. The Grammy-winning artiste previously wiped his page clean in August 2019 and July 2022, both times ahead of the release of his album More Love, Less Ego. While the reason behind his latest social media reset remains unclear, fans are eagerly watching for any signs of a new project or major announcement.…
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‘Batman’ Actor Val Kilmer Dead At 65
02 Apr

‘Batman’ Actor Val Kilmer Dead At 65

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Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, known for his roles in some of the biggest movies of the 1980s and 90s, including Top Gun and Batman Forever, has died aged 65. He also starred in 1991’s The Doors – playing the legendary band’s frontman Jim Morrison – plus the Western Tombstone and crime drama Heat. Kilmer died of pneumonia on Tuesday in Los Angeles, his daughter Mercedes told US media. She said her father had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 but later recovered. Tracheotomy surgery affected his voice and curtailed his acting career, but he returned to the screen to…
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Rapper Sean Kingston, Mother Found Guilty In Federal Fraud Case
31 Mar

Rapper Sean Kingston, Mother Found Guilty In Federal Fraud Case

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A federal jury found singer and rapper Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, guilty on all charges Friday evening in their luxury fraud scheme trial. Turner was immediately taken into custody after the verdict, with the judge citing her past criminal history and role in the scheme as key factors in his decision. He described her as the "operator, fixer, and accountant" behind the fraudulent activity. As she was led away, she blew a kiss to her daughter, who mouthed back, "I love you." Kingston, 35, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, was placed on immediate house arrest until…
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I Have No Challenger –Stonebwoy On Artiste Of he Year Race
28 Mar

I Have No Challenger –Stonebwoy On Artiste Of he Year Race

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VIRTUALLY ticking all the category’s boxes as well as habouring a strong conviction of making history as the first artiste to win the ultimate Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs) Artiste of the Year (AOTY) award back to back, Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has declared he has no challenger in this year’s race. Stonebwoy, the reigning TGMA Artiste of the Year believes it is a done deal for him although he is vying for the TGMA topmost prize again this year against strong contenders including King Promise, Black Sherif, Kweku Smoke, Joe Mettle, King Paluta and Team Eternity Ghana. According to the category’s definition, “The Artiste…
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