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Ghana’s reggae and dancehall community is buzzing over a proposed Sting-style lyrical showdown involving veteran artistes Sugar Ranking and Black Messiah, with fellow musician Kapun adding fresh excitement after declaring that he would make the two older performers weep. The growing controversy has taken another interesting turn following comments attributed to respected reggae musician and…
The biggest trending story about Kwame Dzokoto today, Thursday, October 22, 2026, is the news of his death. Multiple Ghanaian media outlets, including GBC, Citi News and TV3, have reported that the actor and broadcaster died after becoming unwell during a live radio discussion in Tarkwa. What happened? Why the story is attracting attention Dzokoto…
Ghanaian reggae-dancehall veteran Blak Mexxiah has called for the preservation and development of Ghana Dancehall Klash, describing the lyrical competition as an important platform for discovering talent, strengthening artistic creativity and creating opportunities for young musicians. In a statement titled “Don’t Kill the Game: Defend and Elevate Ghana Dancehall Klash,” the musician argued that the…
3news.com Nana Konadu, representing the Bono Region, has been crowned the winner of Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) 2026, emerging victorious at the grand finale held at the National Theatre in Accra on Sunday, October 18. The highly anticipated finale marked the 20th anniversary of TV3’s popular cultural beauty pageant, celebrating two decades of Ghanaian heritage,…
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | GHANA | OCTOBER 18, 2026 Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale marked his 42nd birthday with ShattaFest 2026 at the Accra Sports Stadium, bringing together his Shatta Movement supporters for a celebration of music, loyalty and his journey through the entertainment industry. Ghanaian reggae-dancehall musician Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr.,…
Sugar Ranking Speaks Out: A Legend’s Return to Reggae Dancehall and Stonebwoy’s Controversial Claims
Sugar Ranking, a revered pioneer in the African reggae dancehall scene, is stepping back into the limelight after a 14-year hiatus. Known affectionately as “the Rabbi” for his influential role as a musical mentor, Sugar Ranking has been a seminal figure in the development of the genre, particularly in Ghana, since he burst onto the…
Ghanaian music sensation Stonebwoy provided an energetic send-off for the Black Stars, Ghana’s national football team, ahead of their journey to Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The special event, attended by President Nana Akufo-Addo, featured an electrifying performance by Stonebwoy to boost the morale of the players. In a video shared…
Caribbean music is not one sound. It is a vast musical landscape shaped by African heritage, colonial history, migration, spirituality, resistance, celebration and the everyday experiences of island communities. From Jamaica’s reggae, ska and dancehall to Trinidad and Tobago’s calypso and soca, and the Dominican Republic’s merengue traditions, Caribbean music has produced rhythms that have…
Ghanaian music star Black Sherif has opened a fresh chapter in his career with the release of SUN SHERIF, a six-track EP that shows a more emotionally open and hopeful side of the award-winning artiste. Released on September 4, 2026, the project runs for roughly 15 minutes and features two guest acts: Ghanaian singer AratheJay…
Dancehall is more than a musical genre. It is a culture built around rhythm, sound systems, language, fashion, dancing and the ability of an artiste to command an audience. Emerging in Jamaica during the late 1970s and developing rapidly through the 1980s, dancehall grew from reggae traditions while creating a harder, more direct and increasingly…
