Ghana’s reigning Telecel Ghana Music Awards ‘Artist of the Year,’ Stonebwoy, has found himself at the center of a heated debate after requesting that his name be added to an article published by the Grammys about the history of Hiplife in Ghana.
The article, which lists 10 essential artists who played a significant role in the evolution of the Hiplife genre, did not include Stonebwoy, a fact that the Afro Dancehall star has taken an issue with.
King Paluta, the talented rapper known for his hit song “Makoma,” has recently been the subject of swirling rumors regarding his association with the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
There have been some reports that allege that the rapper has been rewarded handsomely by the party for the use of his song at their events and his recent performances on their campaign platforms.
There appears to be a new trend where the musicians who can be described as the ‘oldgees’ are taking offense with certain actions of the relatively younger ones because they failed to do something they felt would have helped their efforts in the industry.
In the latest of such developments, Keche Joshua, one-half of the renowned Ghanaian music duo Keche, has come out to publicly criticize fellow artist King Paluta for failing to promote a song they collaborated on.
Ghanaian actress Nana Ama McBrown has expressed her desire to have a second child by the time she turns 50.
In an interview on GH One’s Star Chat segment with media personality Bola Ray, the 47-year-old actress shared her intention to expand her family.
McBrown, who is already a mother to Baby Maxin, stated that she wants her daughter to have a sibling. She said:
“I want to have another baby. I have not started for it yet. I really want to have another child. You know, after 50, I want to have another baby running around my house
The actress emphasized her commitment to achieving child-bearing goals, even if it requires exploring various options.
McBrown mentioned that she planned to consult with doctors to determine the best course of action and is prepared to pursue surrogacy if necessary.
“I am a family person, and Baby Maxin must have a brother or a sister to play with. I will speak with my doctors, and if they say I can not, I will go for surrogacy,” she said
Award-winning gospel singer, Obaapa Christy, has finally addressed claims made by her ex-husband, Pastor Love, that he was responsible for writing her songs during their time together.
In an exclusive interview with Fiifi Pratt on Kingdom FM, Obaapa Christy firmly denied these allegations, insisting that Pastor Love did not serve as her songwriter.
Obaapa Christy, a celebrated figure in the Ghanaian gospel music scene, dismissed the claims, stating;
“Just like myself, Pastor Love is not academically sound, so it’s a lie that he was my songwriter.”
Despite this assertion, she acknowledged Pastor Love’s significant contributions to her career, emphasizing that while he played a vital role, the specific claim of being her songwriter was unfounded.
The singer’s comment comes after years of speculation and debate regarding the extent of Pastor Love’s involvement in her musical success.
Days ago, Kwaku Manu’s ex-wife, Diane, tied the knot with her American partner in a grand style.
The exclusive wedding video of Diane and her obroni husband whom she calls Kojo has surfaced online.
The video shows the simple yet lavish marriage ceremony to her wealthy obroni husband.
The videos, which have quickly gone viral on social media, offer a glimpse into the special day that has since captured the attention of many.
Despite the modest scale of the event, the wedding was nothing short of extravagant, as evident in the elegant decorations and the sumptuous food served to the guests.
The event, held in the United States, saw a significant turnout of Ghanaians from the diaspora, who came together to support Diane on her big day.
Well as Ghanaians are congratulating Diane, some social media users have also called her out for neglecting her kids.
According to these critics, Diane has abandoned the kids she shares with Kwaku Manu to marry another man based in the US and hasn’t set her eyes on them for the past 3 years.
These critics have been met with strong rebuttals from Diane’s loved ones and according to them, since no one knows what goes on behind the scenes behind Kwaku and Diane, the critics should shut up.
Reacting to the back-and-forth banter between her fans and critics, Diane has dropped a new video chopping love with her new husband and also assured her loved one to leave the fight for her because she can tackle her detractors.
Kurl Songx has admitted that they were in deep trouble after his song with Sarkodie ‘Jennifer Lomotey’ was released.
Following the release of the song in 2017, a section of the Krobo community and elders were furious about what Sarkodie said about Krobo women—though it was a known and alleged local folklore.
“Krobonii baa papa a ahweneɛ da ne sisi, Komfo Anokye de adwaman abɔ no dua”, he raped in Twi. In English, it means: “A beautiful Krobo lady with beads on her waist, she has been cursed with promiscuity by Komfo Anokye.”
Speaking in a recent interview on Onua FM’s Adwuma Adwuma, Kurl Songx disclosed that they met some elders of Krobo to settle the issue.
“I got to understand that it’s part of the work. We met them and solved it amicably. Together with Sarkodie’s late lawyer, my manager and we talked about it. We met I think in East Legon and we explained to them that this is not personal, its art,” he said.
The Ghanaian artiste was grateful to the elders for understanding them.
“Thanks to them, somebody else would not have understood because it was very sensitive. Sarkodie’s word were out of arts not to just tarnish someone’s image,” Kurl added.
Award-winning Ghanaian actress and media personality, Nana Ama McBrown, who is affectionately called Empress has shared some sad details of how she has suffered after her accident.
It will be recalled that the host of Onua TV’s Onua Showtime was involved in a life-threatening motor accident on the N1 Highway in Accra in 2013.
Popular Ghanaian actress, Nana Ama McBrown has disclosed that if she was younger again, she would only think about getting married and settling down with one man probably after the age of 35.
She made this assertion while speaking of renowned media personality, Bola Ray on Starr FM award-winning StarrChat show.
Stonebwoy has disclosed that he attended classes at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) accompanied by his bodyguard for three weeks before he was permitted to attend independently.
He explained that this arrangement was made because his bodyguard was concerned about his safety, but after three weeks, he was permitted to attend classes on his own.”
Reflecting on his journey at GIMPA, Stonebwoy shared more about the support he received during this time.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Kafui Dey on GTV Breakfast Show, the reigning TGMA Artiste of the Year reiterated that his wife, Dr Louisa Satekla, was responsible for purchasing and registering him for the GIMPA course.
Beyond his academic pursuits, Stonebwoy delved into various aspects of his life and career, touching on key collaborations, personal interests, and family values.
He expressed his admiration for collaborating with the Beninese-French singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo on his track ‘Manodzi,’ describing the experience as remarkable and commending her for her unsolicited guidance.
The president of Bhim Nation also expressed his interest in fashion, attributing it to his mother’s profession as a seamstress, and noted that he personally alters most of his clothing.
He also stressed the significance of taking one’s time with fatherhood and family responsibilities, stating, ‘There are two things no one should rush into being a dad and a family person.’
