Although he was named as one of the potential candidates for the tourism, culture and creative arts ministerial position, Rex Omar has intimated that he did not expect that appointment in President John Mahama’s government. Rex, who is the Coordinator for the Blackstar Experience said he was comfortable with hisContinue Reading
Rex Omar, the Coordinator for Blackstar Experience, has responded to recent criticism of the term ‘Detty December’ used to describe entertainment activities held during the Yuletide. His comment comes on the back of a statement made by the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin regarding negative connotations of ‘Detty December’. WhileContinue Reading
The Coordinator for Black Stars Experience, Rex Omar, has emphasised the need to promote Ghanaian painters and visual artists. He said this in an interview on Hitz FM while he shared his insights on Ghanaian art and culture. “Ghanaian painters have been relegated to the background, we need to bring themContinue Reading
Monday night marked one of the world’s biggest nights of fashion, as stars served up their most iconic looks for the annual Met Gala in New York City. The theme for this year’s event was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, the first since 2003 to focus exclusively on menswear. It wasContinue Reading
Singer Rihanna has confirmed she is expecting her third baby while attending fashion’s biggest night of the year, the Met Gala in New York. The 37-year-old cradled her bump and smiled for the cameras while appearing on the red carpet, which was navy with daffodils. Rihanna, whose real name isContinue Reading
The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, one of the most successful rappers and music moguls in the US, began with jury selection in New York on Monday. If the jury is selected this week, lawyers on both sides will be expected to offer their opening statements on Monday to theContinue Reading
Donald Trump says he will talk with Hollywood executives, after an earlier announcement that he would hit films made in foreign countries with 100% tariffs sent shockwaves through the industry. The US president said on Sunday he was authorising the commerce department to start the process to impose the levyContinue Reading
Marvel and Disney’s newest release Thunderbolts*, has proved a hit at the box office, after taking an estimated $162m (£122m) internationally. The film, which both production houses hope will kickstart a new franchise, is based around lesser-known superheroes who have to take on human and superhuman threats whilst fighting theirContinue Reading
As part of government’s newly-launched programme dubbed Blackstar Experience, there will be a soccer match to help boost sports tourism. This announcement was made by Rex Omar, the Coordinator for the Blackstar Experience during the launch at the initiative on May 1, 2025. “In Accra and Kumasi, we are goingContinue Reading
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, May 1, launched the Black Star Experience as part of efforts to position Ghana as Africa’s premier destination for tourism. The Black Star Experience is the government’s flagship culture, arts, and tourism brand to make Ghana a preferred tourism destination. It is in fulfillmentContinue Reading