Nollywood’s beloved veteran, Patience Ozokwo, fondly known as “Mama G,” has every reason to smile as she celebrates a remarkable milestone in her illustrious career. The legendary actress recently received an honorary doctorate degree from the prestigious University of Lagos (UNILAG), a well-deserved recognition of her immense contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry and the arts. The ceremony, held in a grand hall at UNILAG, was a heartwarming affair filled with love and admiration for the screen icon. Professors, lecturers, dignitaries, and top Nollywood stars, including Yemi Solade, Mr. Latin, and Femi Adebayo, gathered to celebrate the unforgettable moment. Taking…
Author: Nathaniel Nortey
Renowned Ghanaian reggae and Afro-Roots artiste Rocky Dawuni has earned his fourth Grammy nomination, making him the most-nominated Ghanaian artiste in Grammy history. His song “Rise” is nominated in the Best Global Music Performance category for the 2025 Grammy Awards, marking Dawuni’s fourth nomination in this prestigious awards scheme. His first Grammy nod came in 2015 with his album “Branches of the Same Tree” in the ‘Best Reggae Album’ category. In 2021, his album “Voice of Bunbon Vol. 1” was nominated for ‘Best Global Music Album’, and his song ‘”Never Bow Down”‘ competed in the ‘Best Global Music Performance’ category…
Last Friday, pop star and cosmetics mogul Rihanna returned to her homeland, Barbados, to launch her latest Fenty Beauty products. During the event, Rihanna delivered a heartfelt speech, reflecting on how her career in music paved the way for her journey as a successful entrepreneur. “Music was the thing that got the attention, but God had other plans for me,” she shared. “I was able to create in ways that were sincere, genuine, organic, and authentic to the things I love.” Her rise in the business world has been remarkable. A few years ago, Forbes certified Rihanna a billionaire after…
The Minister of State for Youth and Arts in Rwanda, Hon. Sandrine Umutoni paid a courtesy call on Hon Egyapa Mercer at his office on 11th October 2024. She was in Accra to attend the African Cinema Summit (ACS). Hon. Umutoni, who participated as a guest at the ACS, called on Hon. Mercer to further strengthen the bilateral relations between Ghana and Rwanda. Currently, Rwanda and Ghana have signed a General Cooperation (GCA) Agreement, a bilateral Air Service Agreement, an Agreement for the establishment of a Joint Permanent Commission and Memoranda of Understanding in a range of sectors including Defence and…
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has spoken up about the chaotic clashes between the Ghana Police Service and anti-galamsey protesters, weighing in on a topic that has been stirring the nation. The ex-president shared his thoughts during an interview on Angel FM, where he addressed the alleged unruly scenes that unfolded when protesters reportedly turned their frustrations towards the police officers. In his view, if anyone crosses the line and lays hands on law enforcement personnel or, even more brazenly, seizes a police car key, then they must face the consequences. “You can’t just attack a police officer or take…
It’s a black Friday for the Ghanaian Gospel music industry as one of them, Kofi Dua Anto, popularly known as KODA is being laid to rest today. The final funeral rites for KODA took place at the KICC Dominion Centre, Spintex Road in Accra. KODA died earlier this year on Sunday, April 24, 2024, at the age of 45. He was one of the most loved gospel artistes in Ghana. The multi-award-winning artiste, who was passionate about sharing the gospel and helping shape the sound, and music direction of others through music production often performed live at events. The 45-year-old…
Randy Shepherd, the co-founder of the sports evangelical ministry Crossfire Ministries, is dead Shepherd’s death occurred Thursday, September 19th, 2024. No cause of death has been publicly revealed but Shepherd recently underwent emergency surgery. Randy Shepherd was a famous evangelist with the Crossfire Ministries who left no stone unturned in his quest to win souls for Christ. He graduated Asheville High School in his hometown of Asheville, North Carolina before proceeding to the University of North Carolina Asheville for a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management, graduating in 1987. A basketball savant, Shepherd played the sport all through High School…
A New Zealand woman was sentenced to two months behind bars for overfeeding her pet dog Nuggi to the point where he could hardly walk 10 meters without needing a break. When Nuggi was rescued from his Auckland owner in October of 2021, he weighed a whopping 53.7kg and his small legs struggled to support his enormous body. SPCA officers said that he needed to pause three times to catch his breath walking just 10m from where he was kept to the rescue car. He had so much fat under his skin that doctors could barely detect a heartbeat when…
Second Phase of training on Gender-based violence and child marriage has ended in the Central Region with a call on Participants to help reduce the menace to zero. A total of 60 participants were trained in addition to the initial 60 participants who received in the Northern Region . The trainees received diverse approaches to help curb the menace from Facilitators who are Gender Led practitioners and Academicians and this came off on Monday, 26th August, 2024. Participants were drawn from Central Region, Western, Ashanti, Western North, Oti, Eastern, Volta, Greater Accra and the National House of Chiefs to make…
Dr. Ama Kutin has been crowned Female Vocalist of the Year at this year’s Ghana Music Awards, USA which took place in New Jersey, on Saturday, August 17. Last Saturday’s event marked the 5th anniversary of the awards ceremony known for celebrating excellence and hard work among musicians within the United States, Ghana, and beyond, Dr. Ama Kutin’s victory win is particularly noteworthy, as she competed against some of the industry’s finest talents. Among those she surpassed were Herty Corgie, Elizha, Melody Frimpong, and Baaba Lin. However, it was Dr. Ama Kutin’s soulful and powerful delivery in her song “Thank…