Kwaw Kese is thinking beyond music and eyeing a seat in Parliament, but he insists the timing has to be right. The veteran Hiplife artiste says he will only take the plunge once he is financially ready.
During an interview with George Quaye on JoyPrime TV, he talked about his political ambitions.
“Yeah. When I get enough money, then I will,” he said when asked if he had plans to go into politics.
Kwaw Kese revealed that his first step would be local. He wants to serve the people of his hometown and launch his political journey as a Member of Parliament.
“I would start as an MP. Yeah. I’d represent my people, Agona Swedru,” he opened up.
He also shared who he would lean on for guidance. Musician and political activist Kwame A Plus, from a neighbouring area, is someone he trusts for advice and support.
“If I want to enter politics, A Plus is my neighbour, Gomoa and Agona, so I can tap into his blessings, I can seek advice,” Kwaw Kese further stated.
On February 17, 2026, Nana Afia Kobi addressed reporters, voicing frustration over claims of a deliberate decision to sideline close relatives. She said neither she nor several family members have been allowed to view Lumba’s body, nor have they been told where he was buried. In her view, the situation is without precedent and deeply embarrassing for the family.
“Abusuapanyin disappointed us, and it’s a big disgrace to us, the family. I’ve never seen or heard before that someone will die and we can’t see his body till date,” she said.
According to her, the uncertainty surrounding his burial has compounded the family’s grief. She suggested that some relatives are battling emotional and spiritual distress as they try to cope with the loss.
“We are really suffering. When you’re sleeping, he would just be on you. His ghost keeps tormenting us. We are pleading to everyone to put us into prayers,” she stated.
She also pointed to growing divisions within the extended family. While some appear content with how events have unfolded, others remain dissatisfied and are demanding transparency.
“There’s a lot going on and everyone has something to say. For us, we are behind the truth. Since the family is divided, some are happy and others too are sad,” she shared.
Nana Afia Kobi stressed that her presence before the media was not casual. Despite her busy schedule, she said she felt a responsibility to speak up, driven by her affection for the family. She took a moment to thank members of the public who have shown solidarity during the difficult period.
“I’m a busy person, but I’m here because of the love I have for the family. Some of you are not family members, but we’ve seen the love you’ve been showing us and we appreciate you all,” she said.
She maintained that the matter will not be abandoned and that efforts to obtain clarity will continue.
“We will try as much as we can no matter what, to find Daddy Lumba’s body,” Nana Afia Kobi further stated.
Ghanaian rapper Kwaw Kese is challenging the assumption that a career in secular music leaves no room for spirituality.
In a recent discussion with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio on Hitz FM, he spoke about the reactions he often encounters when attending church.
“People will be stealing glances whenever I go to church and they will be wondering if I’m actually the one. It’s a nice feeling when you socialize with a group of people to share the word of God,” he said.
Kwaw Kese explained that because he performs secular music instead of gospel, many automatically question his faith.
“Being a musician and not singing gospel, people just assume you’re a worldly person. They don’t attach you to religion because we sing worldly songs,” he stated.
He also pointed to his dreadlocks as a factor that shapes people’s assumptions about him.
“Also, the fact that I have dreadlocks on, people have their own perceptions about us,” he shared.
Despite the judgments, Kwaw Kese remains confident in his spiritual life and his relationship with God.
“To me, I know I’m closer to God than most of the people who go to church,” Kwaw Kese further stated.
Alabaster Box say the legal battle with rapper Medikal is far from over, and according to them, it did not have to get this far.
The gospel group, speaking on Hitz FM, made it clear that the dispute is still before the courts. They stressed that they had explored dialogue and compromise before choosing litigation, but those efforts did not yield results.
“We’re still in court… He knows we’re in court. Everybody knows we’re in court. The wheels of justice grind slowly. I think it’s the right thing to do,” they said.
The group explained that their initial approach was guided by what they described as restraint and goodwill. They insisted there was no hostility behind their attempts to reach Medikal’s camp.
“We extended the olive branch, and we showed seniority and common sense. Maturity. It wasn’t out of anger or malice,” they said.
According to Alabaster Box, the first step was to contact individuals close to the rapper. Discussions progressed to the point where a neutral intermediary was introduced to facilitate engagement between both sides.
However, the tone shifted when legal representation entered the picture. The duo said they appointed a lawyer to serve as their intermediary, a move they claim derailed the talks.
“We’ve tried to approach it outside the court system. The first thing we did was call his people and we got in touch with them, and then they brought in a middle person. Then we said, ‘okay then let’s also bring our middle person,’ and the middle person we brought just happened to be a lawyer. And they ran away from that. It wasn’t like we were going to squeeze them,” the group said.
With negotiations stalling, the matter proceeded formally through the courts. The group revealed that after unsuccessful attempts to serve Medikal with legal documents, the court approved substitute service.
They added that any further attempt at settlement can now only happen within the framework of the ongoing court process, noting that the issue has moved beyond their direct control and sits squarely with the judiciary.
Kwaw Kese believes the shift from rap to singing is not a transformation. It is a return to sender.
The outspoken rapper has weighed in on the growing number of artistes who have traded punchlines for melodies, arguing that some of them were never wired for rap in the first place. In his assessment, what many describe as versatility is actually a late discovery of purpose.
Speaking on Hitz FM, Kwaw Kese said several musicians stumbled into rap before eventually identifying where they truly belonged.
“They are not original. If they turn into singers, it allows the rappers to cash out. To me, I don’t think Kofi Kinaata and King Paluta were born to rap; they were born to sing. The rap was forced on them because of peer pressure and the people around them,” he said.
He emphasized that clarity changed everything for them. Once they recognized singing as their natural strength, they committed to it and their careers took a different trajectory.
“When they realized their true talent is singing, they never went back to rapping and they’re great. Now, if Kofi is rapping, people will not enjoy like they enjoy him singing. That’s his true call and it takes time for you to realize your true call,” he explained.
Kwaw Kese pointed to King Paluta’s recent momentum as proof that embracing one’s authentic sound can yield stronger results than trying to keep up with a trend.
The father of Ghanaian hiplife star Patapaa, born Justice Amoah, stirred emotions after he was seen looking visibly devastated at the one-week observance of his late wife.
Social media was thrown into mourning on January 15, 2026, following the announcement that Patapaa’s mother, Madam Ekua Boatemaa, popularly known as Mama BOAT, had passed away.
The news was first shared by Winneba-based media personality Emmanuel Kwesi Aboagye Essibu, widely known as DJ Linguist, who extended his condolences to the grieving family.
On Tuesday, January 17, 2026, family, friends and sympathisers gathered at the Amoah family house in Agona Swedru for the traditional one-week observance.
Patapaa was present at the ceremony alongside his sisters, all appearing sombre as they mourned their beloved mother. However, it was the rare public appearance of the musician’s father that particularly caught the attention of many.
Seated quietly among mourners, Patapaa’s father appeared downcast and heartbroken over the loss of his wife. Though visibly affected, he maintained a composed and dignified posture throughout the ceremony.
A TikTok video capturing the emotional moment has since circulated widely online, drawing heartfelt reactions from Ghanaians who expressed sympathy for the bereaved family.
Many social media users offered prayers and words of encouragement, noting the pain of losing a spouse after many years of companionship. Others commended the elderly man for his strength and calm demeanour despite the obvious grief.
The one-week observance is a significant aspect of Ghanaian funeral tradition, serving as the first formal gathering of family and community members following a death.
As the Amoah family continues to mourn, messages of support continue to pour in from fans and well-wishers across the country, with many urging the public to respect their privacy during this difficult period.
The management of Ghanaian songstress Efya, born Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Awindor, has dismissed viral reports claiming the award-winning artiste secretly tied the knot with Nigerian pop musician Tomi Thomas over the weekend.
Speculation about a supposed private wedding ceremony gained traction on social media after videos surfaced showing Efya and Tomi Thomas celebrating at what many assumed to be a marriage event.
However, speaking exclusively to Adom FM on February 17, 2026, Efya’s representatives firmly refuted the claims, stating that no marriage has taken place.
According to her management team, the videos circulating online were recorded during an after-party that followed a traditional knocking ceremony — a customary pre-marital rite observed in many Ghanaian cultures.
They emphasised that a knocking ceremony does not automatically translate into a completed marriage, explaining that it is only one step in a broader traditional marital process.
“The whole thing was not supposed to come out. I am wondering why someone would share the videos,” management stated.
They further questioned the rush to label the event as a wedding.
“Do you know how many people have knocking ceremonies and nothing happens afterwards? So why would people call it a marriage? The family has not concluded the process, and this could even create unnecessary pressure,” the statement added.
The clarification comes amid widespread online excitement and congratulatory messages that followed the initial reports. The management team maintained that while the ceremony was part of customary family engagements, it should not be misconstrued as a finalized marriage.
They also expressed concern that the premature circulation of the videos and the resulting speculation could place undue pressure on the families involved.
As of now, neither Efya nor Tomi Thomas has publicly commented on the matter beyond the statement issued through management.
The development underscores the importance of cultural context in reporting on traditional rites, particularly when private family ceremonies are shared without consent.
Controversial Ghanaian musician Patapaa, born Justice Amoa, has taken over social media trends following the emergence of a video from the one-week celebration of his late mother, Akua Boatemaa.
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Patapaa and his family gathered at their family home in Agona Swedru to observe the traditional one-week memorial following her passing.
The musician’s mother reportedly died on January 15, 2026, with news of her demise first shared by Winneba-based media personality Emmanuel Kwesi Aboagye Essibu, popularly known as DJ Linguist, who expressed his condolences to the bereaved family.
In a video shared by Gossips24TV on TikTok, the “One Corner” hitmaker appeared in a sombre mood as he interacted with sympathisers who had gathered to support the family.
However, the footage drew attention for an unusual moment. Patapaa was seen holding a yellow polythene bag said to contain donations from attendees—an act some social media users claimed defied typical traditional customs where designated family heads usually manage such contributions.
While the musician remained calm and seemingly unbothered, murmurs could be heard from some family members in the background, adding to the tension captured in the clip.
Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay is urging the public to approach a viral video involving a Russian man and Ghanaian women with understanding rather than condemnation.
Taking a moment on stage during her February 16, 2026, performance, she spoke directly to her audience about the controversy.
“I believe we’ve all seen some videos trending on social media that involved a Russian and some Ghanaian girls. I’m not condoning what the women did, but I want to draw your attention to something,” Wendy Shay said.
She explained that the incident reflects deep-rooted cultural messages passed down from generation to generation.
“What happened was a result of what our grandparents and our parents kept in our minds. They made us feel like ‘white’ people or foreigners are more human than we the blacks. What happened to the women could actually happen to anyone at all,” she observed.
The singer urged people to focus on justice and understanding rather than shaming the women publicly.
“I’m pleading that you should minimize criticizing them because they’re also humans. I feel this is the time that we can all come together and arrest the man.
“I think his mission was to make people have the perception that African women are cheap, but we are not cheap,” she stressed.
Wendy Shay concluded by calling on Ghanaians to support the women emotionally and help them recover from the ordeal.
“This is due to what we were fed on since childhood, so we should all come together to help these women heal,” she further stated.
The $170 raised through a GoFundMe set up for Kwesi Arthur will be returned to donors, according to Kwaw Kese, who says he has no intention of touching the money.
Speaking on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio, the rapper addressed the backlash that followed his decision to launch the crowdfunding campaign without Kwesi’s prior knowledge.
Kwaw said the idea was sparked by a social media post in which Kwesi Arthur alleged that his former management was demanding $150,000 from him for the use of his own images. Convinced that the industry and fans could step in, Kwaw believed their combined following could help raise the funds and settle the matter with Ground Up Chale.
Instead, the initiative was publicly rejected. Kwesi distanced himself from the fundraiser and urged supporters to disregard it, saying he had not been informed. Kwaw conceded that the response caught him off guard.
“I set up the gofundme account and if it was a bad thing I wouldn’t even talk about it. I came online and posted the gofundme account and said people should support our brother, pay the money so that Kwesi Arthur can have his freedom,” he said.
He stressed that the campaign was driven purely by concern and denied any ulterior motive.
“I was doing it strictly for Kwesi Arthur and was I was pained that someone could own his images and they want you to pay $150,000 dollars. You are bigger than that amount of money. Let’s do this, pay the guy off so you can be free,” he said.
Th rapper revealed that the fundraiser generated $170 in total. The amount, he noted, remains in the GoFundMe account, with the platform giving him a deadline to either withdraw it or allow refunds.
“The $170 dollars is still in the account. They have given me a deadline to withdraw it or they refund to the donors,” Kwaw Kese divulged.
