President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, May 1, officially launched the Black Star Experience, a flagship cultural and tourism initiative aimed at establishing Ghana as Africa’s leading destination for arts, heritage, and entertainment. The initiative, which forms part of the President’s 120-Day Social Contract with Ghanaians, fulfills a key campaign promiseContinue Reading
Rex Owusu Marfo, the Coordinator for Blackstar Experience, government’s flagship programme for tourism, arts and culture, has announced that his Secretariat is working towards the establishment of a film studio in Ghana. He made this statement during the launch of the Blackstar Experience on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in frontContinue Reading
The Blackstar Experience, the headline programme for Ghana’s tourism, culture and creative arts industries, has been launched. The ceremony took place on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in front of the Freedom and Justice Monument at the Blackstar Square in Accra. The programme was attended by government officials, dignitaries from theContinue Reading
Hollywood star Robert De Niro has said he is showing “love and support” for his daughter Airyn, after she came out as transgender. In a recent interview with LGBTQ+ publication Them, Airyn De Niro spoke about “stepping into this new identity”. Airyn’s famous father told Variety in a statement: “I loved and supportedContinue Reading
Ghanaian actress and movie producer, Yvonne Nelson, has opened up about her stance on body enhancement in a recent interview on The Career Trail program on Joy Learning and JoyNews. The actress stated that she has never undergone anybody enhancements, nor has she ever considered it. She reiterated that she has no intention of doingContinue Reading
Natasha Osawaru Irobosa, the new lover of Nigerian music star 2face Idibia, has been removed from her position as Deputy Majority Leader in the Edo State House of Assembly. Her removal, alongside two other lawmakers, came after the implementation of a letter from the state leadership of the All-Progressives CongressContinue Reading
Ghanaian rapper Darlington Agyekum, popularly known as D-Cryme, has announced that he is contesting for the President position of the Student Representative Council at the Methodist University. He made the announcement in a social media post on April 7, 2025. “Dear fellow students, the time for transformational leadership is NOW!Continue Reading
Afua Etruwaa, daughter of Afua Asantewaa, the broadcast journalist who last year attempted a Guinness World Record-breaking singathon, has shared her thoughts on the impact of her mother’s fame on her own life. Speaking during an interview on Joy News 4Kids Paradise, she said ”I want to be myself.” Her comment cameContinue Reading
Ghanaian music duo Lali x Lola have announced that their intention to cut off their signature red locks in their campaign for peace between Ghanaian dancehall arch-rivals Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy. The two dancehall artistes have not been on good terms for a number of years now. Their rivalry andContinue Reading
The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has given a special recognition to Ghanaian travel vlogger Wode Maya for shining some light on their country. Barbados Today reports that Wode (real name Kobina Ackon), was honoured with a special painting a few weeks ago at a We Gatherin’ ceremony hosted by theContinue Reading