Celebrity chef Hilda Baci on Saturday achieved her culinary feat of cooking the largest pot of jollof rice in a bid to set a new Guinness World Record (GWR).
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This year’s FESTAC Africa festival 2025 scheduled to take place from Sunday, September 21-27, in Accra has been officially launched with a call for Africans and people of African descent to promote and cement Africa’s legacy.
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci is set to embark on her official attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest pot of jollof rice — and Guinness World Records is cheering her on.
For rising filmmaker Big Ghun, YouTube may serve as a launchpad but not the ultimate destination, as he insists that Africa’s filmmakers must look beyond a single platform for distribution if they want lasting success.
One of the fascinating things about Nungua in the Greater Accra Region is the massive appreciation of traditional music and dance and there was ample demonstration of that on September 6, 2025 when this year’s Mala Majo Music and Dance Festival came off at the town’s Main Lorry Station.
Award-winning singer Tiwa Savage has made it clear that she does not embrace the “Queen of Afrobeats” title often attached to her name, arguing that many other women in the genre deserve the same recognition.
CHESLIE is a celebrated Gospel musician whose songs of hope and worship have long captured the hearts of many. To the world, she is a household name wrapped in glory. But behind the spotlight, her life unravels in ways that shake the very foundation of her faith.
IN the vaults of the global music industry, where beats are traded like bonds and lyrics become lucrative assets, a quiet but consequential phenomenon is unfolding: the sale of music catalogues.
THE debate over YouTube’s place in film distribution has never been louder. In recent times, the use of the platform as a primary distribution channel for movies has sparked heated conversations among filmmakers. Is it a gateway to opportunity or a trap that stifles growth?
Having huge crowds at events not a measure of positive influence —Bernard Amankwah tells gospel acts
BERNARD Amankwah has called on his colleagues in the music industry, especially those in the gospel fraternity, to rethink how they measure success, urging them not to equate the value of their concerts with the size of the audience.
Actor Derek Dixon has spoken out about sexual harassment and assault he says he endured at the hands of media mogul Tyler Perry.
The National Film Authority (NFA) will host the first edition of National Film Dialogue, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon.
A Texas firefighter and his wife are set to welcome a baby girl the first daughter in their family after more than a century of only boys.
Once upon a 2017 — in the ever-vibrating heart of Lagos — Don Jazzy was already the guy. Founder of Mavin Records, kingmaker of Afrobeats royalty, and the kind of music mogul whose name could start a party before the DJ even arrived.
The Office of Diaspora Affairs under the Presidency has given its official endorsement to Chef Abbys' brand and Diaspora Culinary Initiatives.
The Ghana Tourism Authority, in collaboration with key trade and industry stakeholders, is set to host Ghana International Expo and Investment Forum, an event designed to showcase Ghana’s business potential, expand trade and tourism opportunities, and attract investment across borders.
Popular Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has voiced strong concerns about the direction of the Nigerian movie industry, especially on YouTube, where he says casting is now focused on popularity and looks instead of real acting skills.
Ghanaian-American filmmaker Leila Djansi has cautioned filmmakers against using YouTube as a primary platform for distributing their works, describing it as an unproductive and unreliable business option.
“Tonight’s episode comes with a warning: don’t snooze because it’s going to be eviction after eviction.”
Those were Big Brother Naija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s words on Sunday – and the triple-whammy eviction proved that while our host may sometimes tell a joke, he won’t tell a lie. Big Soso, Ivatar and Doris didn’t garner enough votes to stay in Biggie’s house, leaving 19 housemates still in the running for the incredible N150-million grand prize.
THE people of Klefe in the Ho municipality of the Volta Region last Sunday (September 7) took part in a carnival processing from the Galenkui Hill to Klefe-Demete to signify the hailing of the new yam.
The Street of Gold Foundation, in partnership with MICE Africa, has officially launched the 10th edition of the Heroes Awards and Miss MICE Global 2025. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Accra City Hotel in Accra, recently.
Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has revealed that his late father, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, was poor and, at some point, struggled to feed his family.
Maru, a record-breaking cat who won over the internet by squishing himself into tiny spaces, has sadly died.
HMusic Studio, a cloud-based digital audio workstation (DAW), has officially launched in Accra to revolutionise music production in Ghana and beyond.
