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Gyakie Says Shows Have Lost Their Fun As People Focus More On Faults

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Gyakie Says Shows Have Lost Their Fun As People Focus More On Faults

Gyakie has expressed concern over the changing atmosphere at live concerts, saying audiences no longer attend primarily to enjoy performances.

During an interview on Hitz FM, the Ghanaian singer observed that many fans now approach shows with the intention of spotting mistakes and turning them into viral content.

“Most people don’t even go to shows to enjoy it anymore, they go there to find breaking news. They go there to see who fell, and they go there to find who missed the key. The motive is moving away from enjoying life and accepting that we are all humans and people make mistakes and it’s more I’m going there to make sure I get some bad news and then come and post it up and be trending. Things are not fun anymore, people are being too careful with everything,” Gyakie explained.

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She acknowledged that criticism has always been part of an artiste’s journey, but argued that it has now become excessive and, at times, intentionally harsh.

“Nobody is far from criticism but it is becoming a bit too much. It’s like people even do it on purpose. You can go on the internet and somebody sets up a camera to dissect your entire life when they don’t know anything about you,” she added.

According to Gyakie, this culture of fault-finding has turned live performances into high-pressure moments rather than spaces for creativity and shared joy.

Watch her statement below.

Lilwin’s Lawyers Demand Ghc 1 Million From Abrempong TV Over Unauthorized Broadcast

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Lilwin’s Lawyers Demand Ghc 1 Million From Abrempong TV Over Unauthorized Broadcast

Lawyers for Ghanaian actor, musician, and entrepreneur Kwadwo Nkansah Lilwin have issued a cease-and-desist letter to Abrempong TV the unlawful and unauthorized broadcast of his movie “A Country Called Ghana.”

They are demanding GHS 1,000,000.00 in compensation.

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Leila Djansi Criticizes Ghana’s Film Guilds And Outdated Distribution Systems

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Leila Djansi Criticizes Ghana’s Film Guilds And Outdated Distribution Systems

Ghanaian-American filmmaker, Leila Djansi, has criticized the long-standing structures in Ghana’s film industry. She argued that the institutions meant to support the sector have instead become obstacles.

During a discussion on Hitz FM, Djansi said she would immediately dismantle all the guilds operating in the industry if given the opportunity. She believes they have lost their purpose and now act as barriers rather than enablers.

“If you allow me to fix the Ghana film industry, the first thing I will do is to dismantle every single guild. I will collapse all of them because they are obsolete and just there as gatekeepers. They are not really doing anything,” she said.

Djansi also blamed Opera Square, once Ghana’s dominant film distribution hub, for much of the industry’s current struggles. According to her, the platform’s refusal to adapt during the global transition to digital distribution left Ghana’s film sector lagging behind.

READ ALSO: Leila Djansi Advises Filmmakers Not To Rely On YouTube, Warning It May Collapse Soon

“Opera Square is the reason Ghana is in the distribution hell hole right now because when things were moving digital, they were still there 500 cedis every Monday to control how films were released. Nobody regulated them; somebody should have regulated them,” the filmmaker stated.

She added that those who failed to embrace modern trends during the digital shift have now found their way into guilds, continuing to influence the industry despite their earlier missteps.

“When the digital switch happened, they didn’t understand modern trends… They didn’t move when things moved… Those same people have now infiltrated guilds and are still benefiting from the chaos,” Leila Djansi further stated.

Watch her statement below.

Ghanaian Chef Sabiatu Mahazu Embarks on 150-Hour Cook-A-Thon to Break World Record

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Ghanaian Chef Sabiatu Mahazu Embarks on 150-Hour Cook-A-Thon to Break World Record

The Savannah Region has become the centre of attention as Ghanaian culinary talent Chef Sabiatu Mahazu embarks on a daring attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

The cook-a-thon, which began on Saturday, September 5, 2025, at the Jakpa Palace forecourt in Damongo, is expected to run until Friday, September 12.

Chef Sabiatu is aiming to cook continuously for 150 hours, surpassing the current record of 140 hours and 11 minutes, set by Liberian-Australian chef Evette Quoibia in Melbourne in February 2024.

Videos circulating on TikTok show enthusiastic crowds rallying behind Chef Sabiatu as she works tirelessly in her kitchen setup.

In one lively moment, she was spotted using a ketchup bottle as a microphone to sing along while a musician entertained supporters — a sign of her resilience and energy despite the grueling challenge.

If successful, Chef Sabiatu will not only bring the prestigious record home to Ghana but will also make history as the first Ghanaian chef to hold the title.

Previous attempts by renowned Ghanaian chefs, including Failatu Abdul-Razak, Abena Kwartemaa, and Ebenezer Smith, ended unsuccessfully, raising the stakes and significance of her challenge.

Daddy Lumba’s Abusuapanin Warns Odo Broni and Akosua Serwaa To Stop Beefing

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Daddy Lumba’s Abusuapanin Warns Odo Broni and Akosua Serwaa To Stop Beefing

The family head (abusuapanin) of the late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has issued a strong warning to the musician’s two widows, Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni, urging them to stop disgracing their late husband with their ongoing feud.

Daddy Lumba, who passed away on July 26, 2025, left behind not only a musical legacy but also a complex family situation.

The celebrated artist was married to both Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni, with whom he had children.

Since his death, tensions between supporters of the two women have spilled onto social media, sparking heated debates over who should be recognised as the singer’s legitimate widow.

The rivalry escalated when Odo Broni appeared to endorse a relative’s disparaging remarks about Akosua Serwaa, while an alleged sister of Akosua Serwaa also fired back in a viral video.

In a TikTok video shared by KontonKyi Media on September 9, 2025, the family head, Kofi Owusu, intervened, calling for calm.

He stressed that the family, and not outsiders, would determine who would officially be recognised as Lumba’s widow during his funeral rites.

“The family will decide who is the legitimate widow. It could be Akosua Serwaa, Odo Broni, or even both,” Owusu stated.

He revealed that the feud had already caused challenges during Lumba’s one-week observance and pleaded with the women to protect the dignity of their late husband.

Owusu also cautioned both widows against allowing their associates to inflame tensions with derogatory comments.

“Now what we’re hearing is that this one has a gang, and the other also has a gang. We don’t have any gang. So if you’ve employed gangs to fight for you and are disgracing your late husband, then it’s to your own shame,” he warned.

The family head’s intervention comes as preparations intensify for Daddy Lumba’s final funeral rites, where unity and decorum are expected to honour the memory of the highlife icon.

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Bishop Obinim Flaunts Luxury Cars and Mansion In New Video

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Bishop Obinim Flaunts Luxury Cars and Mansion In New Video

The founder and leader of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim, has once again grabbed attention after a video of him flaunting his luxurious lifestyle at home surfaced online.

The clip, shared on September 9, showed the controversial Ghanaian pastor stepping out of his opulent mansion in a body-fitting suit while surrounded by a fleet of high-end cars.

On his compound, over five luxury vehicles could be seen, including a Rolls-Royce, a white Range Rover, a black Mercedes G-Wagon, and another Range Rover.

Bishop Obinim could be heard playfully debating which of his cars to drive, noting that even his Bentley was a fan favourite.

Eventually, the self-styled “Angel” of God opted for his white Range Rover, a choice that left many fans buzzing in the comments section.

The video quickly gained traction across social media platforms, with netizens reacting to Obinim’s display of wealth.

While some admired his taste for luxury, others questioned the source of his opulence, reigniting debates about Ghanaian pastors and their flamboyant lifestyles.

Bishop Obinim has long been one of Ghana’s most talked-about clergymen, known not only for his sermons but also for his lavish displays of wealth and controversial public statements.

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Focus On Bigger Issues, Not DSTV – Nana Romeo Tells Sam George

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Focus On Bigger Issues, Not DSTV – Nana Romeo Tells Sam George

Nana Romeo has called on Communications and Digitalisation Minister Sam George to abandon his fight with DSTV over pricing and instead tackle issues of greater national importance.

Speaking on his show on Okay FM, Romeo described DSTV as a non-essential service, arguing that it is a luxury product and not a necessity for Ghanaians.

“DSTV is not a necessity. It is a luxury good. Even when the NDC came to power. The president stopped the payment of DSTV in government offices. Multichoice never came to complain about it. They themselves know that DSTV is not needed by everyone; anyone who can afford it can buy it,” he said.

He cautioned that a shutdown of the satellite service would hurt Ghanaians more than it would the company, since Multichoice has invested in Ghana’s creative sector and controls exclusive rights to major sports events.

“Some movie producers have shared how Multichoice is even helping the movie industry by producing some movies and TV shows. Aside from that, those into sports can only watch through DSTV, even the World Cup qualifiers between Chad and Ghana; no Ghanaian TV station had the rights to it, only DSTV. So shutting it down will be a huge discredit to them,” Romeo stressed.

Rather than issuing threats, Romeo urged the minister to work with the service provider for a solution that benefits the public.

On the matter of pricing, he argued that price variations are not unique to DSTV and can be seen across everyday goods.

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“Speaking of overpricing, a single product like a bottle of water can be sold at different prices at different places. We need a general pricing mechanism. These are the things to be fighting for. Not DSTV,” he stated.

Romeo also reminded Sam George of his past advocacy against LGBTQ+, suggesting that the minister’s silence on that matter since taking office contrasts with his current stance on DSTV.

“Before you came into power, you focused on the issue of LGBTQ. Ever since you came to office, you have been silent on it. These are things to be fighting for, not DSTV,” the OKay FM presenter averred.

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Leila Djansi Advises Filmmakers Not To Rely On YouTube, Warning It May Collapse Soon

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Leila Djansi Advises Filmmakers Not To Rely On YouTube, Warning It May Collapse Soon

Ghanaian-American director Leila Djansi has warned industry players not to depend on YouTube as the main outlet for their films, calling the platform unreliable and unsustainable for serious business.

In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio, Djansi stressed that filmmakers need to look beyond YouTube if they want long-term financial stability.

“Personally, I don’t believe the film fund. I really don’t. I think it is premature, because there is no distribution. If you give the film fund how are they gonna [make profit],” she said.

She dismissed the growing trend of banking on YouTube for profit, stating, “People think that we are just gonna put it on YouTube. I’m sorry YouTube is gonna collapse very soon. There is so much congestion on YouTube and they are always changing their policies. So if you go in now a I think it is seriously over-saturated. If you over-saturate it, they’re gonna reduce the earning. So how much are you gonna earn if you just put your film on YouTube.”

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Leila Djansi argued that without proper distribution channels, even a government-backed film fund would not yield results, adding that piracy further diminishes YouTube’s usefulness for the Ghanaian film industry.

She also raised concerns about the shortage of skilled crew members in Ghana’s movie sector. To help bridge this gap, Djansi announced that she will host the Film Crew Networking Fixer at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park on September 24, 2025, at 6:30 pm. The gathering, she explained, is designed to connect professionals across the entire film production chain and encourage collaboration.

Goshers Finally Apologizes To Star Oil After The Ghc 20 Million Defamation Notice From The Company

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Goshers Finally Apologizes To Star Oil After The Ghc 20 Million Defamation Notice From The Company

Social media user Benjamin Kojo Mensah, popularly known as Goshers, has finally apologized to Star Oil after the company demanded GHS 20 million in damages for defamation over a Facebook post he made last week.

Star Oil, through its lawyers Lex Vanem & Associates, had earlier issued a final demand notice after an initial deadline expired without compliance.

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VIDEO: “Stop The Insults” – Salinko Tells Kevin Taylor And Twene Jonas Amid Ongoing Trend Online

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VIDEO: “Stop The Insults” – Salinko Tells Kevin Taylor And Twene Jonas Amid Ongoing Trend Online

Ghanaian actor and entrepreneur, Abraham Davis, popularly known as Salinko, has called on controversial social commentators Kevin Taylor and Twene Jonas to put an end to what he describes as a worrying culture of insults directed at leaders and elders in the country.

Speaking in a video chat with some bloggers, Salinko expressed concern over the growing trend where many Ghanaian youth have taken to social media to rain insults on respected personalities.

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