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Chelsea Football Club could face the prospect of playing their Champions League last‑16 home match away from Stamford Bridge due to UEFA regulations and fixture congestion in London. The Blues secured a place in the knockout stages following a dramatic 3‑2 victory over Napoli, finishing sixth in the
Residents of Aboabo in the Asokore Mampong Municipality have been thrown into shock following the discovery of the body of a young man in a drain within the community. According to reports from the area, the lifeless body was found in the early hours of the day, drawing the attention of passersby an
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that the league’s sixth season will tip off on Friday, March 27 at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa, and culminate with 2026 BAL Finals on Sunday, May 31 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. The 2026 BAL season will feature the top 12 club teams
Legendary Nigerian musician and Afrobeat pioneer Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti has been posthumously honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive the prestigious recognition. The award, presented by the Recording Academy, celebrates artists who have made outs
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has been granted bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja, following her recent appearance in court over an ongoing legal matter. The court approved her release on ₦5 million bail, with the condition that she provides one surety who meets the court’s requirements. The ba
Ghanaian entertainer Sam Safo, popularly known as Showboy, has spoken publicly following an incident in which he claims police officers forced their way into his home during an attempted arrest. His account comes after a video showing him in police custody surfaced online, sparking widespread public
Reports circulating online have claimed that veteran actress Catherine O’Hara, best known for her role in the classic film Home Alone, has passed away. The reports have sparked widespread reactions across social media, with fans expressing shock and sharing tributes celebrating her long and influent
Ghanaian rapper and songwriter M.anifest has emphasized that when it comes to creating music, creativity and artistic expression come before commercial metrics such as streaming numbers or chart rankings. In a recent interview, the acclaimed hip-hop artist stated that “numbers do not matter when I’m
As Ghana’s music and entertainment industry grows, discussions around artiste contracts have become increasingly important. Many creators are now seeking clarity on how agreements with record labels, producers, promoters, and other partners affect their rights, earnings, and creative control. Artist
Ghanaian social media personality and musician DavidoGH has shared a petition addressed to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, following the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged arrest of entertainer Showboy. In the petition, DavidoGH claims that Showboy,
Ghanaian travel and lifestyle influencer Wode Maya has addressed questions surrounding his absence from the helicopter tour with American YouTuber IShowSpeed during the latter’s visit to Accra, Ghana. The helicopter excursion, part of IShowSpeed’s Africa tour, took place on January 26, 2026, and sho
Football legend Robin van Persie was captured in an emotional moment as he comforted his son following a career‑ending injury on the pitch, a scene that has since gone viral across social media platforms. The former Netherlands international, renowned for his successful spells at Arsenal, Manchester
President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has officially commissioned the Akweteman Central Mosque, bringing to completion a major community project initiated at the request of residents in the area. Speaking to the media during the commissioning ceremony, the Member of
Raphael Mensah, CEO and Founder of Rafarazzi Couture, has described London as the most diverse city he has experienced, praising its deep-rooted culture of inclusion and multicultural coexistence. Speaking from his personal travels across major global destinations, the Ghanaian fashion entrepreneur
An inter-schools sporting event at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi was briefly disrupted after a clash broke out among Senior High School (SHS) students, resulting in damage to seating at the facility. The incident occurred during the ongoing Inter-Schools (Inter-Co) competition in the Ashant
