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02 Sep

Stonebwoy Featured On Jordin Sparks’ Upcoming Album ‘No Restrictions’

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Ghanaian Afro-Dancehall star Stonebwoy is featured on American singer Jordin Sparks’ upcoming album, “No Restrictions.” Stonebwoy appears on track 10, titled “No Cry.” Jordin Sparks recently unveiled the official tracklist and expressed her excitement about the project, which she described as a collection of 15 of her top favorite songs chosen from over 150. The album also features collaborations with T-Pain and Shawn Stockman. Sharing her excitement, Jordin Sparks wrote, “I am so elated to reveal the ‘No Restrictions’ back cover! These songs are very special to me, and I’m ecstatic for you to meet me and who I am now.…

02 Sep

I’ll Never Advise Someone To Get Married – Brother Sammy

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Gospel musician, Brother Sammy has stirred up conversation on social media with his views on marriage and having children outside of wedlock. In an interview on Neat FM, the outspoken gospel singer shared that he often advises men to prioritize having children over getting married. Despite being married himself, Brother Sammy claimed that marriage benefits women more than men and said he wouldn’t recommend it to others. When asked by the show’s host about the current state of his marriage, Brother Sammy remarked, “Marriage is good, but I’d advise people to have children instead. I will never advise someone to…

02 Sep

My Mother Set Off To KATH To Abort Me And Something Happened; Esther Smith Reveals

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Popular Ghanaian gospel artiste Esther Smith recently opened up about a deeply personal and emotional story surrounding her birth. In an interview with Nana Romeo on Accra FM on 29th August 2024, Esther revealed that her mother, a schoolgirl at the time, had initially planned to abort her due to the challenging circumstances surrounding her conception. Esther recounted how her grandmother, sensing something was amiss, followed her mother on the day she intended to visit the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) for the abortion “My mother wanted to abort me,” Esther Smith shared. “On the day she was going to…

03 Aug

I Was Arrested By My Twin Brother In 2023 – P-Square’s Paul Okoye Opens Up [Video]

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Nigerian singer Paul Okoye of the P-Square fame disclosed in a recent interview that his twin brother and former bandmate, Peter Okoye, arrested him with the EFCC in December 2023. Paul made this known in an interview with City 105.5FM in Nigeria. According to him, he landed in EFCC custody following a petition written against him by his brother over his lifestyle. Paul said that while being grilled by the EFCC, he was threatened to the extent of being told that he was going to stay in prison for 20 years. Rudeboy said the EFCC printed out his account statements…

03 Aug

I Spent Over GH¢800,000 On My Sing-A-Thon In Germany – Queenlet Reveals

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Gospel musician, Queenlet has made headlines with the revelation of her substantial investment in a recent sing-a-thon event in Germany. The singer revealed that the event, which she organized to inspire and strengthen faith through gospel music, cost her over GH¢800,000. Queenlet noted that, she faced financial challenges in organizing the event. Initially, she intended for the sing-a-thon to be an outdoor event, but the costs proved to be overwhelming. “My rough estimation was about €200,000. Only four security personnel were charging me €50,000 for a seven-day event,” she explained. Due to these high costs, Queenlet opted for an indoor…

03 Aug

To Err Is Human To Forgive Depends On What You Did To Me – Fella Makafui

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Actress Fella Makafui has given a strong indication that she does not easily forgive people who wrong her. She can decide to let go and forget, but it also depends on what exactly was done to her. Making this known in a tweet, she said, “To err is human; to forgive depends on what you did to me.” It is not clear what prompted the tweet, but some followers were of the view that she was referring to her ex-husband. https://twitter.com/fellamakafui_/status/1819061157942251648 Source: mynewgh

20 Mar

Legendary Highlife musician George Darko is dead

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Renowned Highlife musician George Darko, often hailed as the "King of Burger Highlife," has passed away. The news of his demise emerged in the early hours of Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. His death comes as a profound loss to the Ghana music industry, particularly following the recent passing of another veteran Highlife act, KK Kabobo. Born in Ghana, George Darko, a native of Akropong in the Eastern Region was revered for his exceptional talent as a guitarist and vocalist, revolutionising Highlife music since the early 1980s. The Akoo Te Brofo hitmaker's journey into…

19 Mar

MOGmusic Aims to Elevate Ghanaian Gospel Music

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MOGmusic, renowned for his collaboration with American gospel legend Donnie McClurkin on the track "Be Lifted," is poised to leverage his newfound recognition in the United States to uplift Ghanaian gospel musicians onto the international platform. In a recent interview on Daybreak Hitz, the Ghanaian artist expressed his determination to propel Ghanaian music onto the world stage, particularly in the highly influential American music market. Recognizing America's significance in the music industry, MOGmusic emphasized the potential for Ghanaian artists to make their mark and showcase the quality of music from Ghana to a global audience. Collaboration with Donnie Reflecting on…

18 Mar

Kuami Eugene Involved in Car Accident

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Ghanaian music sensation Kuami Eugene, a signee of Lynx Entertainment, was reportedly involved in a car accident last night. The incident occurred near the CP close to DSTV, after the Achimota Overhead towards the Dzowulu traffic light, around 11:30 pm on Sunday. According to reports, Kuami Eugene's vehicle collided with a tipper truck, resulting in injuries. The editor of ModernGhana, Ajarfor, who was present at the scene, rushed to their aid. He arranged for transportation to convey Kuami Eugene and another person to the University of Ghana Medical School hospital. Additionally, he called the Achimota Police to the scene to…

31 Aug

Chief One: I don’t represent any hood

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Chief One: I don’t represent any hood - Ghanaian musician Chief One has taken a distinctive path in his music career by refusing to align himself with any particular neighborhood or area within Ghana. In a music scene where many artists draw inspiration and a fan base from specific localities, Chief One, however, stands apart by focusing on creating music that transcends geographical boundaries. Chief One, whose real name is Michael Ivan Nyagamagu, hails from the Volta Region of Ghana. He revealed his unique approach in an upcoming interview on the E-Vibes show. He emphasized, "I am not from Aflao,…