Real cause of Junior Pope’s death revealed

The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, of Nigeria has revealed the boat mishap which happened on Anam River in Anambra State in 2024, involving Nollywood actor Junior Pope and four others, was due to human error and not mechanical fault.

Managing Director of NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji, made the disclosure during a multi-modal transportation stakeholders forum in Abuja on Thursday.

According to him, some of the passengers on board before the fatality happened rejected life jackets offered to them.

“It was not mechanical failure, not impediments in the water or weather challenges, but purely a flagrant disregard for rules and regulations guiding movement on the inland waterways,” Oyebamiji said.

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Ateaa Tina Pays Emotional Tribute to Daddy Lumba, Celebrates His Enduring Legacy

As the nation mourns and remembers this giant of Highlife music, Ateaa Tina’s tribute stands as both a personal reflection and a collective reminder of the profound ways in which artists shape lives—not just through their music, but through the opportunities and encouragement they provide to others along the way.

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The Legendary Life and Career of Daddy Lumba …..

Charles Kojo Fosu, affectionately known across Ghana and beyond as Daddy Lumba, was born on September 29, 1964, in Nsuta, located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He was the beloved son of Comfort Gyamfi, widely known as Ama Saah, and Owoahene Kwadwo Fosu. Both parents were dedicated educators who inspired excellence and resilience in their children.

Tragically, Lumba lost his father at an early age. His mother, Ama Saah, passed away in 2001, a loss that profoundly affected him. She was his guiding light, and her memory lives on through several of his emotionally charged songs, including “Anidasoɔ Wɔhɔ Ma Obiara,” “Ohia Asɛm,” “Ɛmmere Pa Bɛba,” and “Agya Bi Wua Agya Bi Tease.”

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Kojo Addae-Mensah Urges GFA to Sanction Clubs Violating Standard Player Contracts

Chief Executive Officer of Databank Ghana, Kojo Addae-Mensah, has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to take decisive action against clubs that fail to comply with the newly introduced Standard Player Contract.

The GFA’s Executive Council has rolled out the contract framework aimed at enhancing player welfare by establishing minimum contractual standards across clubs which takes effect in the upcoming 2025/26 football season.

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Tee Rhyme: The Rising Star from Tafo in the Eastern Region

From the vibrant suburb of Tafo in Ghana’s Eastern Region emerges one of the country’s promising rap talents — Tee Rhyme. Known in private life as Kweku Oteng Oliver, the rapper was born on October 31st, and has steadily built a name for himself in Ghana’s music scene through raw lyrical talent, community spirit, and entrepreneurial drive.

A Voice for the Streets: His Music Style

Tee Rhyme is widely recognized for his energetic hip-hop and rap style, often blending local influences with contemporary beats. His discography includes several fan-favorite tracks like “Way Up”, “Dear Lord”, “Me Alone”, and “Why Me” — songs that speak to personal struggles, ambition, and faith.

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Ghanaian actors have allowed emotions to supersede their gift – Jim Iyke to Ghanaian Actors

Award winning Nigerian actor, Jim Iyke has disclosed the reason why he could not include Ghanaian actors in his new movie, SIN. Jim Iyke is currently in Ghana for the premiere of his movie titled ‘SIN” at the Silverbird cinemas in Accra on Friday, July 25, 2025. The movie features himself together with others like Shaffy Bello, Kenneth Nwadike, Toke Makinwa, Charles Okocha, Chidi Mokeme, etc. No Ghanaian actor was featured in the movie. Speaking in an interview on 3FM Drive, Thursday, July 24, 2025 Jim Iyke explained that his…

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Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan dead at the age of 71, WWE says

Professional wrestler Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, died on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the age of 71, according to World Wrestling Entertainment Which was later confirmed today 25/07/2025 by the family. Bollea is widely recognized as the biggest wrestling star of all time and helped WWE become the behemoth that it is today. In the 1980s and 1990s, Bollea’s larger-than-life personality – in and out of the ring – made him a household name and a crossover mainstream star, starring in movies and recognized around the world.…

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Wendy Shay Clarifies Relationship with Rufftown Records Amid Rumors of Exit: Confirms Transition to Partnership Model

Ghanaian singer and performer Wendy Shay has officially broken her silence on widespread speculation regarding her status with Rufftown Records, the music label that played a major role in launching and nurturing her career. The award-winning artiste, who shot to fame under the guidance of the label’s CEO Ricky Nana Agyemang, popularly known as Bullet, has now offered clarity on her current relationship with the record label after months of media speculation and fan uncertainty. In a post shared on her official X (formerly Twitter) account, Wendy Shay confirmed that…

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