Category: Celebrity
Fast-rising Ghanaian musician Wudisco is inviting music lovers, longtime supporters and new audiences to discover his energetic sound as he introduces two fresh releases inspired by the vibrant musical culture of Ghana’s coastal communities. Ghana’s coastal music scene has long been celebrated for its infectious rhythms, spirited performances and deep connection to everyday community life.…
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…
Spotify has emerged victorious in a significant legal battle against Eight Mile Style, the publisher of rap icon Eminem. The lawsuit, filed in 2019, accused Spotify of illegally streaming Eminem’s music, including major hits like “Lose Yourself,” without proper licenses. The publisher claimed that Spotify had made these tracks available billions of times, allegedly resulting…
Shatta Wale, one of Ghana’s most controversial and successful musicians, has made bold claims about his career, saying he no longer needs to release hit songs to maintain his status. According to the dancehall artist, no other Ghanaian musician can reach his level of success, and any attempt to do so will end in failure.…
Ghana’s vibrant music scene thrives on collaboration, mutual respect, and camaraderie among artists. However, recent tensions between Keche Joshua, one half of the popular music duo Keche, and fellow artist King Paluta have cast a shadow over these ideals. In a recent Instagram post, Keche Joshua publicly aired his frustrations with King Paluta, accusing him…
If there’s anything that controversial presenter and Reggae musician, Blakk Rasta would want to change if given the power, it will be that he didn’t slap musician Wanlov De Kubolor. Blakk Rasta was reported to have slapped Wanlov over some misunderstanding some years ago but now the outspoken presenter says he has a lot of…
Ghanaian singer Sista Afia has praised her colleague Hajia 4Reall for setting a high standard in music video production for female musicians in Ghana. During an interview on Accra FM with host Nana Romeo, Sista Afia commended Hajia 4Reall’s craft and said that Ghanaians should focus more on her positive attributes. Although the two are…
