Italian fashion designer Valentino has died, his foundation has said. Valentino was 93.

FOR many Ghanaians, the magic of theatre remains a distant luxury. While Accra’s creative scene often buzzes with activity, playwright Kobina Ansah Scribe Productions believes it is time for the rest of the country to share in that thrill.

WHAT began as a friendly rivalry on the campus of St. Ignatius of Loyola Senior High School, popularly known as Lassie-Tuolo SHS in the Wa West District, has evolved into one of the Upper West Region’s leading dance academies.

RENOWNED fashion entrepreneur and international model Belinda Baidoo has appealed to the government to formally appoint her as Ghana’s fashion brand ambassador, saying such a role would help project the country’s image more strongly on the global stage through fashion and the creative arts.

Ghanaian gospel musician Irene Ayettey-Boateng, affectionately known as Mama Boat, has kicked off 2026 on a high note, scoring a double victory with her recent graduation and ordination.

James Akaie, a popular Nigerian special effects artist, is dead. The artist died following injuries sustained in an explosion that occurred at a movie location in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Ghanaian music star Black Sherif has emerged victorious in a legal battle with his former management, Charvis Wayne’s Consult, after the High Court (Commercial Division) dismissed most of the claims brought against him.

Actor Timothy Busfield has made his first court appearance after turning himself in on criminal charges that he allegedly sexually abused two boys on the set of a TV series filmed in New Mexico, prosecutors say.

GHANA’S music industry is full of exciting talent, and over the years, many artistes have not only evolved in sound but also in identity.

Popular Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Davido has lost a $50,000 bet on Nigeria to beat Morocco in the African Cup of Nations semifinal clash on Wednesday as the Super Eagles lost 4-2 on penalties to the Atlas Lions.

IN Ghanaian pop culture, nicknames have a way of sticking, especially the cruel ones. ‘Shaytanic’ began as an insult whispered with suspicion and shouted with mockery. It was meant to wound, to diminish, to suggest something dark and undeserving.

After December once again emerged as Ghana’s peak tourism period, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto, says efforts are underway to reposition the country as an all-year destination.

CASTING director Mawuko Kuadzi has added yet another feather to his cap, earning a nomination in the International Feature category at the prestigious Casting Society of America (Artios Awards).

GHANAIAN Dancehall and Reggae musician Ras Kuuku has officially opened his 2026 music chapter with a new release, Ramputu Freestyle, which hit digital platforms on January 2.

IT was a thriller at the Rev Michael Korblaivi Torsah Auditorium of the Assemblies of God Church at Ho-Ahoe on Boxing Day when the Ghanaian film, Days in Asylum was screened.

Back in Junior High School days in 1996, gospel artiste, JESUS Lyn knew she had a unique talent for singing. As expected, she lent her gift to the body of Christ.

 The Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) has officially appointed Aba Arthur as its Diaspora Ambassador, marking a significant step in strengthening global diaspora engagement and advancing African cinema on the international stage.

Ghanaian musician, Black Sherif starts 2025 on a high note with a perfect score of "100 out of 100".

Nigerian music star Burna Boy has unveiled a global creative campaign in partnership with Sporty Group, positioning African culture, sport and influence firmly at the centre of a worldwide cultural conversation.

Award-winning Ghanaian singer Efya is calling for rapists to be castrated, saying harsh punishment is the only way to curb the rising cases of sexual abuse in the country.

India's southern state of Tamil Nadu has a long, peculiar political tradition: here, cinema doesn't merely entertain, it also governs.

From extremely successful political stints of MG Ramachandran - popularly known as MGR - and Jayalalithaa to the more ambivalent experiments of Rajnikanth, Kamal Haasan, Khushbu and Vijayakanth, the state has repeatedly seen cinema icons turn into full-time politicians. MGR and Jayalalithaa even became chief ministers.

Paramount Skydance on Monday sued Warner Bros ​Discovery for more information on a rival $82.7 billion deal with Netflix escalating a battle to take control of one of the ‌most storied Hollywood studios.

The David Ellison-led company also said it planned to nominate directors to Warner Bros' board, in one of its most aggressive steps to convince investors that its $108.7 billion all-cash bid is superior to Netflix's cash-and-stock deal.

Nigerian artists secured a string of victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima), which concluded in Lagos on Sunday night.

IN 2025, Ghanaian music did not merely soundtrack our lives; it annotated them. It argued with us in traffic, danced with us at weddings, cried with us through heartbreak, and shouted defiantly from speakers in kiosks, clubs, churches, and car boots.