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Filmmaker Ato Yanney Jnr. highlights funding crisis in local film industry

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 admin

Filmmaker, Ato Yanney Jnr, has said that Ghana’s film industry has immense potential, but funding remains a significant hurdle, hindering production and marketing efforts.

He called for the promotion of Ghana’s cultural heritage and support for local filmmakers by showing Ghanaian films at various Ghana High Commissions and Consulates to start that revival.

“We have many of educative films both by our predecessors and new crop of filmmakers and these organisations can be used to boost the industry which is currently not where it is supposed to be,” he said.

Meet the Ghanaian model who wraps her prosthetic leg in African print on the runway

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 admin

It was hard to miss 33-year-old model and writer Abena Christine Jon’el’s appearance at a recent major fashion show in Ghana.

Walking the runway with her prosthetic leg wrapped in a colourful African print her appearance made a big impact.

The Ghanaian-American was hoping to make a statement about the visibility of people with disabilities, building on years of work in the US and here in Ghana of speaking out on the issue.

At two years old, Abena’s life became defined by a challenge most adults would struggle to face.

The five key claims the OSP must prove to convict ex-Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta & 7 others

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 admin

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has laid out a detailed, five-point evidential roadmap it intends to follow to secure convictions against former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta and seven others in a high-profile corruption case involving Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML).

According to the OSP’s Half Yearly Report for July to December 2025, the prosecution aims to demonstrate that the accused persons operated a “criminal enterprise” which caused an “immense financial loss to the Republic of about ₵1,436,249,828.53.”

The case, numbered *CR/0106/2026 The Republic v. Kenneth Ofori-Atta & 7 Others*, involves seventy-eight charges. The accused include former Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) commissioners-general, a former customs commissioner, and the CEO of SML.

I endured 10 years of my son not knowing his father — Tonto Dikeh

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 admin

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has shared an emotional testimony recounting her journey through pain, forgiveness and restoration following her reconciliation with her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill.

Speaking during a church service, the actress revealed that she endured a decade of hardship marked by personal struggles and public scrutiny, including raising her son without knowing his father.

According to her, the experience took a heavy toll, not only on her but also on those around her, due to the highly publicised nature of her marriage.

Tonto told the congregation that she went through “ten years of war, loneliness, public shame, and her son not knowing his father,” describing the period as deeply painful and isolating.

Virgin Islands and Ghana formalise growing ties with Trade and Tourism Agreement

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 admin

Officials from the USVI and Ghana signed a memorandum of understanding in St. Thomas advancing cooperation in trade, tourism, and investment, following reciprocal visits and shared calls to strengthen economic, cultural, and ancestral connections.

Just over a month after Governor Albert Bryan Jr. embarked on an official visit to Ghana, the second step towards a co-operation framework between that nation and the U.S. Virgin Islands has been achieved, with a reciprocal visit to the territory by Ghanaian trade and tourism officials.

On Tuesday afternoon, representatives from both jurisdictions signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance trade, tourism and investment partnerships at Westin Beach Resort & Spa in St. Thomas. Maame Efua Houadjeto, CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, who signed on behalf of her country, remarked on the notable similarities between Virgin Islanders and her countrymen and women. In fact, she asserted that there was little appreciable difference between the two populations.

Ground Up lawyer disputes Kwesi Arthur’s claims, reveals earnings from past works

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 admin

A lawyer for Ground Up Chale, Kwesi Arthur’s former management company, has rejected claims by the artiste that he earned nothing from his works during his time with the label.

Jonathan K. Amable, counsel for Ground Up Chale, described the claims as false during a Joy FM X Spaces conversation hosted by Kwame Dadzie on Thursday, 22 January 2026.

Backing his position, the lawyer read portions of email correspondence between the parties which, he said, showed that Kwesi Arthur had received royalties from his music.

“In that email Glen details payments that had been made to Kwesi which he never disputed. It says ‘to date, you have benefited from £91,370 in royalty disbursements,” he said.

Obrafour: I’m embarrassed when Sarkodie kneels before me

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 admin

Ghanaian rap icon Obrafour has expressed feelings of embarrassment when Sarkodie publicly prostrates to greet him, in recognition of his influence and contributions to the music industry.

In a TikTok vide sighted by Graphic Showbiz, Obrafour said he feels uneasy when Sarkodie shows him public respect, like kneeling, wondering if he deserves it.

Obrafour, a pivotal figure in Sarkodie’s early career, acknowledged the respect but acknowledged that God has been the source of the positive energy he enjoys and sometimes feels it will be more fitting to direct such reverence towards God instead of himself.

Is TGMA Losing the Plot?

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 admin

In Ghana’s music scene today, success is measured in screenshots. A million streams here, a viral TikTok clip there, a chart position posted with fire emojis and shouting captions.

Numbers have become the loudest voice in the room, and anyone without them is quietly assumed to be losing.

As the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) nominations loom, one uncomfortable question keeps surfacing: has TGMA, in chasing digital noise, lost sight of its purpose?

Let’s give credit where it’s due. For 26 years, TGMA has been a cornerstone of Ghanaian music, positioning artistes for local recognition and global impact. Yes, it has survived its fair share of controversies, from fiery debates to dramatic bans, yet its role in shaping careers and setting industry standards remains undeniable.

98% of lands can’t be registered in Ghana – Owners at risk in disputes

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 admin

Over 98 per cent of land in the country cannot be registered with a title. The situation makes it extremely difficult for purchasers to properly secure such lands, leaving them vulnerable in land disputes.

A Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice Alexander Osei -Tutu, who made the assertion, explained that only the Greater Accra Region, some parts of Kumasi, Kasoa and its environs had been declared as registration districts, with the rest of the country not having that status.

He described the situation as unfair and a major factor in the incessant land disputes across the country.

Shatta Wale sues Blakk Rasta for defamation, demanding GH¢100million damages

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 admin

Renowned dancehall Ghanaian musician, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, had sued social commentator Abubakar Ahmed, also known as Blakk Rasta, for alleged defamation.

The suit, filed on January 15, 2026 follows a video publication by Blakk Rasta on December 15, 2025, titled “Shatta Wale, Self-Confessed King of Fraud.”

In his statement of claim, Shatta Wale contends that statements made in the video were false, malicious and calculated to damage his reputation as a public figure and award-winning musician.

According to Shatta Wale, Blakk Rasta made comments in the video which portrayed him as dishonest, morally reprehensible and involved in fraudulent activities.