Wonder has long maintained that his blindness has been more than a challenge—it has been a gift that shaped his inner vision and sharpened his connection to music, emotion, and the world around him. It has enabled him to “see” humanity in a deeper way, allowing his songs to resonate with messages of empathy, justice, and hope.
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Her comments, though startling to some, were not intended to be sensational. Rather, they reflected a broader commentary on adolescence, identity exploration, and the societal constraints that often silence open dialogue on such topics. By owning her experiences without shame, the former minister emphasized that such behavior, while misunderstood or stigmatized by some, is not uncommon and is often part of a broader journey toward self-understanding
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“This is about more than music,” he said. “It’s a powerful cultural statement—a kind of music renaissance that plays into Ghana’s creative arts identity. Kartel’s story, especially as a born-again Rastafarian, is also symbolic of redemption, transformation, and cross-cultural unity. These are narratives Ghana wants to embrace and showcase.”
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Ghanaian media personality Samuel Atuobi Baah, popularly known as Sammy Flex, has spoken after his reassignment as Media and Public Relations Manager in a major restructuring of Shatta Wale’s management team. Prior to the changes, Sammy Flex was the Artiste Manager for the famed dancehall musician. In a post published on Sammy Flex TV on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Sammy made comments about the new development and his new role. “Ever since I joined the Shatta Movement team, many people who know me know my background as a journalist, PR person and…
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Ghanaian music icon Kwabena Kwabena is set to take his legendary hit song Aso to audiences worldwide as he launches a major global tour marking the song’s 20th anniversary. The tour will span several continents, promising fans an unforgettable celebration of the soulful rhythms and meaningful lyrics that have made Aso a timeless classic over the past two decades. The announcement came during the official launch of “Aso @ 20” at Croks Lounge in Osu, Accra, on Friday, July 18. This event kicks off a year-long commemoration of Kwabena Kwabena’s…
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has expressed his willingness to attend Sarkodie’s much-anticipated Rapperholic Concert slated for September this year in Kumasi.
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The ” Bawasaba ” hitmaker further pointed out that society often expects men to bear most of the responsibilities within a marriage. This expectation can be both emotionally and financially challenging.“Interestingly, marriage is expensive, and having a wife comes with its own expenses. You have to invest time, which is valuable. You need to allocate resources, which don’t come cheap. You must give attention, and attention is also costly. These are things you can’t buy,” he said
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IT was supposed to be a night of rhythm on the river—a stylish swirl of beats, champagne, and Ghanaian pride bobbing gently on the Thames.
The All White Boat Party in London had all the trimmings of a cultural export gone right: gleaming decks, white linen everywhere, and a crowd brimming with Afrobeat enthusiasm, eager to dance their diaspora hearts out.
The river sparkled beneath the glow of dockside lights, as the speakers tuned up to ferry the soul of Kumasi straight into the UK capital.
Then came King Paluta.
Swaggering onstage with the confidence of a man whose Spotify streams were finally catching up to his ambition, the rapper—known for bangers like Aseda and Yahitte—grabbed the mic like a man on the cusp of greatness. But within minutes, the mood flipped like a dodgy generator.
Mid-performance, Paluta didn’t drop a surprise freestyle or call out a celebrity guest. No. He stopped the music cold to verbally eviscerate a woman in the crowd—her only crime: giving him the bombastic side eye and not “vibing” hard enough.
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DESPITE Cape Coast and Elmina castles sitting comfortably in the fifth and seventh positions respectively on the Top 10 Most-visited Tourist Sites in Ghana, the 2024 Tourism Report discloses that the overall performance of all 28 forts and castles in Greater Accra, Central, Volta and Western regions recorded the least visits by tourists.
Cape Coast Castle garnered 120,242 while Elmina Castle logged 87,691 visits in the year under review. The rest performed abysmally.
The latest statistics have raised concerns about the need to boost tourist patronage at Ghana’s historic forts and castles and significant heritage sites that tell the story of the country’s rich history and its role in the transatlantic slave trade.
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Ghanaian gospel sensation Empress Gifty has made headlines after pausing her performance to boldly announce her new minimum booking fee—and it’s not for the faint of heart.
Midway through her energetic set, the “Watch Me” hitmaker halted the music to send a strong message to event organizers and promoters:
“Where I am standing, the least that I would charge is 50,000. I will collect it,” she declared, gesturing emphatically to drive home the point.
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