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25 Feb

‘Pay Me Back My $300’ – Mzbel Calls Out Sonnie Badu

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Ghanaian musician Belinda Ekua Amoah, popularly known as Mzbel, has expressed her disappointment in fellow singer Sonnie Badu over his failure to repay an amount of money he borrowed from her. In a video shared on Instagram on February 25, 2025, Mzbel revealed that Sonnie Badu owes her $300, which she spent on his behalf to purchase an item using her Visa card nearly nine years ago. She explained that despite repeatedly reminding him, Sonnie Badu has been reluctant to pay her back. "Sonnie Badu owes me $300. It has been almost nine years, and I have been patient all this while. He asked me to buy something for him…

06 Feb

Do You Know Whose Hair You’re Wearing? – Sonnie Badu Cautions Women On Spiritual Effects Of Wigs

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Ghanaian gospel musician cum preacher Sonnie Badu has sparked controversy with his recent statements on women’s hair choices, particularly the use of wigs. Speaking recently during a sermon at the RockHill Church, the US-based Ghanaian preacher asked women to embrace their natural hair, warning that excessive reliance on wigs could have spiritual consequences. Dr. Badu emphasised that a woman’s natural hair holds sacred significance, and covering it with synthetic or human hair wigs might lead to the loss of “glory.” He cautioned that lots of women unknowingly block their spiritual blessings by consistently wearing wigs instead of embracing the natural beauty given…

27 Nov

Perez Musik Was Heartbroken After Gospel Artistes Didn’t Attend His Wedding – Sonnie Badu

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Ghanaian preacher cum gospel musician Sonnie Badu has disclosed that his colleague Perez Musik was deeply disappointed when their peers failed to attend his wedding. In an interview on Okay FM on November 26, 2024, Sonnie Badu stated that the "Hewale Lala" hitmaker felt heartbroken by the absence of other gospel musicians at his special day. According to him, the only gospel artiste present at the wedding was Siisi Beidu. "I value relationships, and I cherish humanity. When Perez invited me to his wedding, I told him I would come, but he thought I was joking. It was my first…

25 Sep

‘I’m Left With Only Three Toes On My Right Foot’ – Sonnie Badu Shares Details Of Domestic Accident

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Ghanaian gospel musician and preacher, Sonnie Badu has opened up on the injuries he sustained after a domestic accident in December 2023. Speaking on the Onua Showtime over the weekend, Sonnie Badu disclosed that he has currently lost two of his toes on the right foot as a result of the accident last year. “I went through depression for six months, I’m left with only three toes,” he said. “On that day I was cleaning up and I slipped on the staircase, my rail is a metal. I was supposed to hit my head on the ground but I went…

20 Sep

Michael Blankson’s Rants Has Destroyed Ghana’s Reputation – Sonnie Badu

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Ghanaian gospel musician Sonnie Badu believes that Michael Blankson’s rants on social media about his investments has destroyed Ghana’s international reputation. He is of the view that what it is telling people in the diaspora is not to come and invest in the country. Sonnie Badu was speaking to Accra-based Gh One when he made this known. He said “You just read what Michael Blankson said happened to him. This guy is an International figure and everything he says carries a lot of weight. What he has done has damaged Ghana big-time. This is what it’s going to do do,…

19 Mar

‘Year Of Return’ Has Contributed To The Rise Of HIV/AIDS In Ghana – Sonnie Badu

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Popular Ghanaian pastor and gospel musician, Sonnie Badu, has linked the surge in HIV/AIDS cases to the festivities such as 'December in Ghana' and the 'Year of Return' events. In an interview with Accra FM, Badu asserted that these initiatives, aimed at promoting tourism, have inadvertently led to an increase in Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), including HIV/AIDS, due to the influx of people from around the world. "Every December, Ghana becomes a hub for people seeking fun, drawn by events like the Year of Return and December in Ghana Festivities. They engage in sexual activities, leading to the transmission of various…

10 Jan

Stop Fooling And Protect Your Father’s Legacy- Sonnie Badu Tells Duncan Williams’ Son

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US based Ghanaian gospel musician, Sonnie Badu has called out Daniel Duncan Williams, son of renowned Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams to stop dragging his family’s reputable name in the mud with his social media posts. In a Facebook post, he wrote, “Hey Daniel, (Gyai gyimie no) my Twitter has been buzzing all day”. Just like many Ghanaians, the Baba hitmaker is certainly not happy with Daniel, who is popularly known as Dee Wills for his unworthy actions which always court controversies on social media and continuously casts a slur on his family name. Dee Wills posted his nude videos on Twitter…

13 Dec

I Spent About $180,000 On My Concert – Sonnie Badu

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UK-based Ghanaian artiste, Sonnie Badu has disclosed that his recent Rhythms of Africa concert incurred a staggering cost of almost $180,000, equivalent to about GH₵2,168,256.60. Speaking in an interview on Accra-based Okay FM, Sonnie Badu, who pulled off a successful concert at the Grand Arena of Accra International Conference Centre on December 9, 2023 clarified that contrary to news circulating that he sold his Rolex watch to solely fund the concert, that was inconsistent because spent more than that . “I didn’t sell my Rolex watch for my concert. that’s an insult to almost 180,000 US dollars I spent, a…

12 Dec

I Sold My Rolex Watch To Organise ‘Rhythms Of Africa’ Concert – Sonnie Badu

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The Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) pulsated with excitement as it hosted the biggest gospel musical event of 2023 so far, “Rhythms of Africa”. Curated by the iconic UK-based Ghanaian gospel musician Sonnie Badu, in collaboration with George Quaye’s Image Bureau, Rhythms of Africa was a resounding success, with the event selling out completely. The sheer star power of the event which took place on Saturday, December 9, was enough to tell that “Rhythms of Africa” was meticulously planned and executed. A plethora of A-list gospel artists graced the stage, including Nigeria’s Preye Odede, Ghana’s Joe…

11 Dec

Sonnie Badu Electrifies Patrons At Sold-Out ‘Rhythms Of Africa’ Concert

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On Saturday, December 9, 2023, the Grand Arena (AICC) in Accra reverberated with the vibrant sounds of the “Rhythms of Africa” gospel concert. Curated by the iconic UK-based Ghanaian gospel musician Sonnie Badu, in collaboration with George Quaye’s Image Bureau, the event brought together a diverse group of A-list artists to celebrate the power and beauty of gospel music. Notable artists such as MOG Music, Piesie Esther, Joe Mettle, Nacee, Perez Musik, FRA from Ghana and Neon Adejo and Preye Odede from Nigeria were all billed to grace the stage. In the charged atmosphere, a comforting ministration proved to be…