I wanted to be like Dangote, not an artiste’ – Mr Eazi

Singer and songwriter, Mr. Eazi, has disclosed what fuelled his decision to engage in entrepreneurship despite having musical talent.

In an interview shared on Instagram on August 26, 2025, Mr. Eazi noted that he was inspired by one of Africa’s richest men, Aliko Dangote, at the age of 15.

He explained that he has always wanted to venture into business and didn’t have the dream of becoming an artiste.

“I didn’t want to be an artiste, I wanted to be an entrepreneur since I was 15. I just wanted to be Aliko Dangote, who is the richest black person in the world,” he stated.

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Tiktok launches artiste insights platform in Ghana

TikTok has rolled out TikTok for Artistes in Ghana, expanding the music analytics platform to one of Africa’s most vibrant creative markets.

The tool, which debuted globally earlier this year, is designed to give musicians and their teams deeper insight into how their songs perform on the app.

Through daily dashboards and detailed analytics, artistes can track song plays, creator engagement, post-performance and audience demographics.

The platform also includes step-by-step guides to TikTok’s features, as well as resources for long-term career growth.

One of the most notable additions is the Pre-Release tool, which lets musicians set up campaigns ahead of new projects and allow fans to pre-save albums on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music.

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Tourism Ministry, GTA inaugurate ‘SANKOFA SQUARE’ in Toronto, Canada.

The city of Toronto, Canada, witnessed a historic cultural milestone on Saturday when the “Sankofa Square,” formerly known as Yonge-Dundas Square, was formerly inaugurated.

Represented by the image of a bird facing forward while looking backward to retrieve an egg, Sankofa embodies the values of memory, survival, reclamation, and the preservation of heritage.

The renaming ceremony coincided with the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition and was marked by vibrant celebrations on the theme: “Looking Back, Building Forward.”

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‘I’ve been on the same flight twice this year’ – Kofi Kinaata speaks on helicopter crash

Kofi Kinaata has opened up on the emotional toll of having flown twice in the same helicopter, that tragically crashed on August 6, 2025, claiming the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaian officials.

The musician revealed that the incident has severely haunted him, leaving him questioning the fragility of life.

Reflecting on this tragedy, along with a series of recent heartbreaking events, including the death of 16 school children in a car crash and the passing of legendary Highlife musician Daddy Lumba, Kinaata said these occurrences have weighed heavily on his soul.

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One celebrity, One ladle”: Adjetey Anang and Gloria Sarfo serve up hope in the community

Ghanaian screen icons Gloria Sarfo and Adjetey Anang have demonstrated their commitment to uplifting the Ghanaian community.

They participated in the launch of the RNAQ Foundation food banks in Madina and Odorkor by serving hot meals to those in need. This act of service highlights the power of celebrity influence when channeled toward positive social impact.

This initiative, spearheaded by Mr. Richard Nii Armah Quaye, founder of the RNAQ Foundation, is a direct response to the pressing issue of food insecurity in Ghana. The food banks aim to provide free, nutritious meals to thousands of Ghanaians, embodying a vision where no one goes to bed hungry.

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Shirley Frimpong-Manso debuts at TIFF 2025 with Nollywood feature ‘Stitches’

The film, produced by Chris Odeh under BRS Studios, has been officially selected for the prestigious festival.

Frimpong-Manso described the project as one that deeply moved her.

“I spent over a month in Lagos working on my first Nollywood film, and the experience was unforgettable. The story offered me refuge on my hardest days: a world of love, loss, family, and judgment that felt achingly familiar yet refreshingly new,” she said.

Reacting to the TIFF selection, the director expressed gratitude to BRS Studios for entrusting her with the work. She added that she looks forward to more challenging projects and collaborations on the global stage.

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U/W Region: Police arrest suspect for baby stealing and theft

The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested Abena Martha Maanibeh aged 38 years, for allegedly stealing a one-week-old baby and other valuables belonging to the baby’s mother at Wa market (Kejetia). On August 1, 2025, the complainant, Ms Kwofie Mwinbelle delivered a baby boy at the Wa Regional Hospital, where the suspect was acting as caretaker for another patient. On August 10, 2025, the suspect, under the guise of a caretaker, deceitfully lured the complainant to purchase baby diapers in the Wa market and took advantage of the situation…

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Chinese doctor uses Adinkra symbols in orthodox medicine practice

Dr. Zhu Yafei, (a.k.a Dr Luke), a renowned Gynaecologist and a member of the 2025 Chinese Medical Team stationed at LEKMA Hospital, arrived in Ghana with more than just a stethoscope. He came armed with narrative medicine and the ancient Adinkra symbols of the Akan, determined to turn language barriers into bridges of understanding. ListeningGuided by the principles of Narrative Medicine—a model that places emphasis on listening to a patient’s story, which is as vital as any scan—Dr. Zhu and his colleagues set aside the comfort of Mandarin and embraced…

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Gloria Sarfo and Adjetey Anang Champion Food Security Through RNAQ Foundation Initiative

Renowned Ghanaian screen icons, Gloria Sarfo and Adjetey Anang, have once again demonstrated their commitment to social responsibility by participating in a high-impact initiative aimed at addressing food insecurity in Ghana. The actors were actively involved in the launch of RNAQ Foundation food banks in Madina and Odorkor, where they personally served hot meals to vulnerable members of the community. Their participation underscores the growing influence of public figures when channeled toward meaningful social change. Addressing Food Insecurity The RNAQ Foundation, led by its founder, Mr. Richard Nii Armah Quaye,…

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Bullet Defends Shatta Wale, Describes Arrest as “Witch-Hunt” Amid EOCO Investigations.

Ghanaian music executive and manager, Bullet, has strongly condemned the recent arrest of dancehall musician Shatta Wale, describing the development as a deliberate “witch-hunt” against one of the country’s most successful artistes. Speaking to EASTERN FM 105.1 MHz during a visit to the headquarters of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Bullet alleged that the system in place unfairly targets celebrities and musicians who achieve financial success. According to him, Shatta Wale’s wealth and legitimate business ventures have become a source of…

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