Category: showbiz
Grammy-winning reggae star Gramps Morgan has publicly celebrated Ghanaian musician and broadcaster Blakk Rasta, describing him as a figure who has consistently upheld reggae and dancehall music in Ghana and across Africa. The member of the internationally acclaimed Morgan Heritage family shared the message after meeting Blakk Rasta in Accra, Ghana, posting about the encounter…
Ghanaian reggae musician and broadcaster Blakk Rasta has paid an emotional tribute to veteran bassist Umar Baba Ahmed, remembering him as an extraordinary musician whose career connected Ghana to one of the most influential periods of Nigerian reggae. In a Facebook post announcing Ahmed’s passing, Blakk Rasta recalled meeting the musician more than three decades…
Ghanaian rapper Edem has sparked a conversation about longevity, competition and individual responsibility in the music industry after sharing a pointed message on Facebook about younger artistes who believe established musicians must step aside before others can flourish. In his post, the award-winning musician drew attention to celebrated Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo, using her long…
Ghana’s reggae and dancehall history deserves to be documented truthfully. It should not be rewritten according to present-day popularity, personal alliances or convenient recollections. During my recent comeback interviews, I spoke about the importance of establishing a proper historical lineage for Ghanaian reggae and dancehall. I mentioned many of the artistes, promoters and platforms that…
Few Ghanaian celebrity journeys have taken as many unexpected turns as that of Sugar Ranking, also known as Capt. Perrygrino Nelson (Rtd.). Long before returning to the music industry, Sugar Ranking was a military officer who also ventured into business. During his years in the Ghana Armed Forces, he established Baynesst Investment and Properties, a…
Ghana’s highlife community is mourning the loss of Nana Safohene Djeni, the veteran musician, guitarist and broadcaster affectionately known as the “Nzema Bob Marley.” He died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, after a short illness, according to reports. His passing marks the loss of one of the important voices associated with Nzema Highlife and the…
Ghana’s representative at the 2026 Miss World Festival, Rumzia Sule, is increasingly becoming one of the African contestants to watch as the global pageant reaches its decisive stage in Vietnam. The reigning Miss Ghana has combined pageantry with advocacy, cultural representation and youth empowerment, giving her campaign a purpose that goes beyond the competition for…
Ghanaian music star Black Sherif has released his latest EP, Sun Sherif, adding another chapter to the artist’s rapidly evolving musical journey. The project continues Black Sherif’s reputation for combining emotionally charged storytelling with contemporary African sounds, while exploring themes of ambition, personal growth, struggle and life in the spotlight. A new chapter for Black…
Ghanaian artist Jahkrow has unveiled the tracklist for his upcoming project, Ivano to Berlin, a 12-track album that brings together dancehall, hip-hop, amapiano, highlife and reggae. The project features collaborations with a diverse group of artists, including SB. Gyampo, Karin Zey, Red Rhyno, Pascha, Label 950, Dorikozani, Krucyfyx, JAM musiq and CHRI $ Fuego, among…
Ghanaian artist Jahkrow has unveiled the tracklist for his upcoming project, Ivano to Berlin, a 12-track album that brings together dancehall, hip-hop, amapiano, highlife and reggae. The project features collaborations with a diverse group of artists, including SB. Gyampo, Karin Zey, Red Rhyno, Pascha, Label 950, Dorikozani, Krucyfyx, JAM musiq and CHRI $ Fuego, among…
