Author: Barbara Quarshie

Music executive Kwame Mickey has extended a “generously affordable” proposition to Team Eternity Ghana in an effort to circumvent a potential legal battle over alleged copyright infringement. Speaking via a Facebook Live broadcast on Sunday, June 17, 2024, Mickey accused the gospel group of unauthorized interpolation in their recent hit song, Defe Defe, which has…

Mercy Eke, a prominent reality star, has stirred mixed reactions online after announcing the cancellation of the highly anticipated “All Stars Reunion.” Originally scheduled for June 24th, 2024, the All Stars reunion was expected to bring together top personalities from previous seasons of Big Brother Naija. However, during an Instagram livestream Q&A session with her…

Federal authorities conducted a raid on Thursday, June 20 2024 morning at a residence linked to Oakland’s first-term mayor, Sheng Thao, as part of an ongoing investigation. The raid involved the search of a four-bedroom house where FBI agents removed 80 boxes of materials. Details about the specific nature of the investigation have not been…

Nigerian comedian Deeone has stirred controversy by criticizing reality TV star Whitemoney for his recent claim of employing 150 staff members and paying them five years in advance. During a segment on the Echo Room podcast, Whitemoney, renowned for his Big Brother Naija win, asserted that he manages his extensive workforce this way to streamline…

Nigerian singer Jaywon has issued a sharp response to rapper Odumodublvck‘s recent podcast comments criticizing his claim of paving the way for artists in the industry. During a podcast interview, Odumodu revisited Jaywon’s assertion of paving the way for Nigerian artists by releasing just one song each year. He contrasted Jaywon’s approach with that of…

Six more Ghanaian pilgrims have succumbed to the intense heat wave in Mecca, raising the total number of Ghanaian deaths during this year’s Hajj to eight. Abdul Rahman Alhassan Gomda, the spokesperson for the Hajj Board, confirmed the news during an interview with Umaru Sanda on Eyewitness News. He reported that the pilgrims, staying in…

Music producer and sound engineer Hammer has openly criticized Mark Okraku Mantey’s appointment as the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Arts. Hammer believes Okraku Mantey has consistently prioritized his own interests over the collective good. In an interview with Accra-based Starr FM, Hammer expressed his disapproval, stating, “I never supported Mark’s appointment, and everyone knows…

Legendary Ghanaian radio and TV personality Jon Germain has made a significant comeback on television with his latest TV series, ‘I Am Jon Germain’ (IAJG). The veteran media personality is transforming the Ghanaian television landscape with his groundbreaking show, which has already captured the attention of many Ghanaians both at home and abroad. What sets…

Legendary Hollywood actor Donald Sutherland, whose career stretched from the 1970s to the 2020s, has died at the age of 88. Sutherland passed away after a long illness in Miami on June 20, 2024. The Academy Honorary Award recipient is the father of Emmy-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland, who broke the sad news on social media.…

Former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has been appointed as the new manager of Leicester City on a three-year deal. Cooper, 44, has been without a club since departing from Nottingham Forest in December 2023. Leicester City had been in search of a new manager since Enzo Maresca left for Chelsea at the beginning of…