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Black Sherif, Davido and J Hus, and to headline Ghana’s AfroFuture festival

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Black Sherif, Davido and J Hus, and to headline Ghana’s AfroFuture festival

AfroFuture, a music festival that celebrates Africa’s unique culture, has announced its return to Ghana with a lineup of Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif, Afrobeats superstar Davido, and British-Gambian rapper J Hus as headline artiste for this year’s edition.

AfroFuture, launched in 2017 formerly Afrochella until last year, will be held at El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana, The two-day festival will take place on Thursday, December 28th and Friday, December 29th.

This year’s theme is “Black Unification & Pan Africanism” to honour the achievements of Black pioneers throughout the diaspora and highlight their contributions to art, culture and innovation.

In addition to the music, AfroFuture will also feature a variety of cultural experiences, including art, fashion, and food.

TORONTO, ONTARIO – JULY 15: Davido performs during his “Timeless” tour at Budweiser Stage on July 15, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Robert Okine/Getty Images)

The festival grounds will be transformed to encompass several cultural concepts, each bringing together local creatives, culinary professionals, musicians, and artists.

“AfroFuture has always been more than just a festival; it’s a full-circle celebration of everything African – our culture, our people, our talents, and serves as a platform for us to appreciate and acknowledge the larger contributions we make in the world,” said Abdul Karim Abdullah, AfroFuture’s CEO and Co-Founder.

“This Detty December, we’re back bigger, better, and stronger and we can’t wait to give our global supporters an unforgettable experience by beautifully blending the worlds of food, art, fashion, and music,” he continued.

Kenny Agyapong Jr., COO & co-founder of AfroFuture, added that the festival is excited to contribute to the growth of Ghana’s tourism and hospitality sectors by welcoming international visitors back to the country to experience not only AfroFuture but all that Ghana has to offer.

AfroFuture is a must-attend event for fans of Afrobeat, African culture, and unique experiences. The festival is a celebration of everything African, and it is sure to be an unforgettable event.

Perez Musik releases new 13-track soul-inspiring album “Breakthrough”

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Perez Musik releases new 13-track soul-inspiring album “Breakthrough”

Multiple-award-winning gospel star and the reigning VGMAs Vocalist and Songwriter of the Year 2023, Frank Tagoe popularly known as Perez Musik has set hearts on fire with his new album, aptly titled ‘Breakthrough’

“Breakthrough” is a 13-track masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of gospel music.

The album features some of his greatest hits, including the soul-stirring “Blema Tesaa” and “Hewale Lala.”

These songs have already touched countless lives, and now, they take their rightful place alongside new gems that will undoubtedly become classics in their own right.

‘Breakthrough’ is brought to life by its stellar collaborations, including the track ‘The Light’ with MOG Music. This remarkable fusion of talent illuminates the listener’s path with divine inspiration.

Another standout moment is the heartwarming “Aseda (Thanksgiving),” featuring the enchanting vocals of Efe Grace, where gratitude flows freely like a river.

Songs like “Noko Noko B3 (Nothing Impossible),” “Worship Anyway,” and “That’s Who You Are” are also not just melodies but testimonies of faith, resilience, and unwavering devotion.

Stream the album below

National Cathedral Wahala: Rev. Eastwood Anaba, Archbishop Duncan-Williams resign from Board of Trustees

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National Cathedral Wahala: Rev. Eastwood Anaba, Archbishop Duncan-Williams resign from Board of Trustees

The Founder and General Overseer of United Denominations of Action Chapel Churches Worldwide, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams and President of the Eastwood Anaba Ministries, Rev. Eastwood Anaba have resigned from the Board of Trustees overseeing the construction of the National Cathedral in Ghana.

The National Cathedral, a project initiated to serve as a national place of worship and a symbol of unity and pride for Ghanaians, has been a subject of debate and controversy since its inception.

In a statement signed by both Archbishop Duncan-Williams and Reverend Anaba, they explained that the decision to resign was due to the failure of the government to appoint an independent accounting firm to audit all public funds contributed to the National Cathedral.

“Despite our prayers, best hopes and wishes, unfortunately, a needed audit to help restore public confidence and trust in this consequential project has not been enacted to the best of our knowledge. Since January 2023, we awaited news to no avail, regarding the finding of the audit.

“We, therefore, regret that as a matter of conscience and faith, we hereby submit to you our resignation from the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral.”

The two respected clergymen in January 2023 called for an immediate suspension of the construction of the National Cathedral pending an audit of the project.

In a letter to the Board of Trustees, the two eminent clergymen also stated that the current economic climate in Ghana makes it impossible for the timely completion of the project hence the call for its suspension until improvement in the economic fortunes of the country.

“The current economic climate in Ghana presents obstacles to the timely construction and completion of the National Cathedral… We, therefore, resolve That in the spirit and cause of transparency and accountability to the Ghanaian people, the current Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral shall appoint an independent, nationally recognized accounting firm to audit all public funds contributed to and spent by the National Cathedral,” the two clergymen said in a memo.

Recall that the founder and leader of the Lighthouse Chapel International, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills had also resigned from the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral project in August 2022.

Rapper OJ Blaq to be buried on November 4

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Rapper OJ Blaq to be buried on November 4

The family of the late Ghanaian rapper OJ Blaq aka “Biggie Boy Lover” has set November 4, 2023, for the funeral bury of their beloved son and rapper at Dworwulu in Accra.

The popular rapper cum actor passed on August 17, this year, at the age of 40 After had been battling kidney disease for several years.

OJ Blaq later turned a new leaf and worked as a junior pastor at the Empowerment Worship Center.

OJ Blaq, whose real name was Andy Nii Akrashie, was born in Accra, Ghana. He began his music career in the early 2000s and released his debut album, “The Blaq Mixtape”, in 2006. He went on to release several more albums and singles, including his hit song “Chalewote”.

OJ Blaq was known for his unique rapping style and his social commentary in his music. He was also a popular actor, appearing in several Ghanaian films and television series, including the famous ‘Suncity’ TV series.

The forthcoming funeral will be a symphony of grief and gratitude as the music community bids farewell to this dexterous artist.

Sad! Mr Ibu’s leg to be amputated, begs for his life from sick bed, seeks financial help and prayers

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Sad! Mr Ibu’s leg to be amputated, begs for his life from sick bed, seeks financial help and prayers

Veteran Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor, Popularly known as Mr. Ibu, has disclosed a concerning health condition.

The ailing actor cried out hours after a video of his 63rd birthday in an undisclosed hospital in Lagos emerged on social media.

Speaking via his official Instagram account, Mr. Ibu revealed that he has been under medical care for an extended period.

The actor, who did not disclose the nature of the illness, said that he risk losing his leg if the medication of the medical director doesn’t work.

In a video shared from his hospital bed, Mr Ibu alluded to the possibility of a potential amputation of one of his legs and further that he doesn’t want to lose his legs as he has nowhere to go.

Speaking in the video, he said, “Hello my name is John Ikechuckwu Okafor, Mr Ibu. I have been down for so many weeks, all I’m hoping for is your prayers and assistance. I’ve been in the hospital, as I speak to you, I’m still lying down in the hospital. The medical director says in case his new idea didn’t work, the best idea is to cut off my leg, just see me, if they cut off my leg where will I go to? Please be on prayers for me, talk to God Almighty, I don’t want my leg to be cut off. God bless you.”

Mr Ibu’s adopted daughter Jazmine Okafor also reposted the video on her Instagram account, begging for financial assistance.

She wrote, “I have never had to ask for any help online in my life! Please this one time, am calling on everyone to come support daddy @realmribu, the best way we can financially, in prayers, in faith and believe! Every way possible! Thank you.”

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Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ falls off Billboard Hot 100 after setting new record

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Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ falls off Billboard Hot 100 after setting new record

Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema’s song Calm Down has fallen off the Billboard Hot 100 after a record 57 weeks.

“It made history, becoming the longest-charting and most successful African song of all time,” the music monitoring platform Chart Data said on X.

The song smashed the 35-week record held by fellow Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid’s song Essence.

Calm Down entered the Billboard Hot 100 in September last year, about seven months after its release.

The captivating song, which Billboard magazine music analysts described as “a melancholy slow jam with a subtle hypnotic draw”, has gripped music enthusiasts worldwide since its release.

Calm Down’s massive global popularity is partly due to American pop star Selena Gomez featuring on the song, though her part was small.

The song peaked at position three on the Billboard Hot 100, the most prestigious music ranking in the US, making it the highest-charting song on which an Afrobeats musician was the lead artist.

Fans of both Rema and Selena have celebrated the song’s historic achievement following the news of its exit from the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

It has broken more than a dozen records. Last month it became the most streamed Afrobeats song on Spotify and the first African artist-led song to hit one billion streams on the music platform.

“We can’t Calm Down, Rema has entered the Billions Club with the first African artist-led track to hit a billion streams on Spotify! Congratulations to Rema and Selena Gomez,” Spotify posted on X when Calm Down set the record.

Calm Down is also the first song to spend one year on the Billboard Afrobeats chart and its YouTube video, with 673 million views, is the most watched music video by a Nigerian artist.

The song’s enduring international success has thrust 23-year-old Rema into the ranks of prominent Afrobeats artists like Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido.

Last month, the song won the inaugural Best Afrobeats song at the MTV VMA Awards, edging out other popular Afrobeats artists.

Source: BBC

Mohbad’s case transferred to Ministry of Justice, body still in police’s custody – Report

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Mohbad’s case transferred to Ministry of Justice, body still in police’s custody – Report

Popular Nollywood actress and activist, Iyabo Ojo, has provided an update on the investigation into the death of late Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad.

One can recall that Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, at age 27.

The Lagos State Command of the Nigerian Police has since launched an investigation into his death.

No fewer than five people, including Mohbad’s former label owner, Naira Marley, have since been declared as the major suspects in the case.

Providing an update on the investigation, Iyabo Ojo, who has been at the forefront of the ‘Justice for Mohbad’ movement has revealed that the case has now been moved to the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) of the Ministry of Justice.

She also revealed that the results from Mohbad’s autopsy are yet to be released and the body is still in police custody.

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, she wrote, “Update on Mohbad’s case.
The case has been transferred to the DPP……Directorate of Public Prosecution, Ministry of Justice, while the police say they are still waiting on the toxicology results ….Mohbad’s remains have not yet been released.”

Source: Mynigeria.com

Video: Diana Hamilton and her 4 sisters steal show as they flaunt their husbands

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Video: Diana Hamilton and her 4 sisters steal show as they flaunt their husbands

Multiple award-winning gospel singer Diana Hamilton and her sisters are a vibe as they command respect, have a strong presence, and steal the show wherever they go.

Diana Hamilton, 44, recently stole the show together with her sisters as they flaunted their husbands while making a strong fashion statement.

All five sisters are shown sewing identical costumes in their chosen hues in a social media video in which each woman introduced a piece of clothing to look cool and assured.

As wedding guests, they displayed their spouses while also looking stunning.

Also, they had similar and unique styles according to their taste.

Each of the women introduced a thing to look confident and chick.

They looked gorgeous, it was a total show-off at the program!

Watch the videos below;

Shatta Wale’s new lover Maali subtly shades ex-lover Michy

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Shatta Wale’s new lover Maali subtly shades ex-lover Michy

Maali, the new girlfriend of controversial dancehall star Shatta Wale has thrown shade at her boyfriend’s ex-lover Michy as a bitter war threatens to explode all over social media.

Maali, who is currently dating Wale, decided to be petty and spark a war with Michy, her boyfriend’s baby mama.

Maali’s boyfriend Shatta Wale and Michy dated for over a decade and had a child but eventually, their relationship hit the rocks.

Michy, who literally ran away from Shatta Wale’s house, claimed he was abusive and she couldn’t bear being with him anymore.

Since they broke up, Shatta Wale has gone through series of dating and has now landed on Maali.

Maali apparently feels very secure in her position because she already started throwing shade.

Taking to social media, she claimed Shatta Michy is jealous of her current situation.

“Btches be mad at you cuz the ngga they love, love you,” Maali wrote.

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Big Wahala! Man digs out friend’s grave for failing to settle his debt worth over million dollar before dying

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Big Wahala! Man digs out friend’s grave for failing to settle his debt worth over million dollar before dying

A man has done something unbelievable after storming the graveside of his friend who has passed on to dig out his corpse after facing financial crisis.

Per the narration accompanying the viral video, the man claims that he entered into a business deal with the deceased worth millions of dollars.

He continued that his friend cheated him of his share which was supposed to be 2 million dollars.

The angry man mentioned that he had been following him for his share money of the money till his death but he still refused to give him the money.

In a video sighted online, the young man visited the graveside of his friend holding a shovel and could be heard saying;

“Azaman, you get mind die with my 2 million dollars. Why you no die that time wey I dey suffer”

Watch the video below;

‘This is fake and they know it’ – Mahama reacts to poster of him making ethnocentric remarks

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‘This is fake and they know it’ – Mahama reacts to poster of him making ethnocentric remarks

Former President John Dramani Mahama has refuted assertions that he said that the reaction of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government would have been different if the flood in the Volta Region happened in the Ashanti Region.

In a post shared on X on September 17, 2023, the former president, who was reacting to a flyer with a quote he supposedly made, said the words being attributed to him were false.

He urged the general public to ignore the publication which was by the dialysightonline.com and accused the Office of the President of being responsible for it.

“This is false and they know it! Kindly ignore such acts of disinformation from the Office of the President of Ghana,” Mahama, who is the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2024 elections, wrote.

The flyer by dailyinsightonline.com indicated that Mahama said that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo would have paid more attention to the flood victims if they were Ashantis.

“Akufo-Addo does not want to come to Volta Region to inspect the havoc of the spillage. If it was Ashanti Region he would have rushed there. Are Ewes not human beings too? Are Asantes more human beings than Ewes?” parts of the flyer reads.

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Akosombo Dam Spillage: Hotels, recreational businesses along Volta Lake count their losses

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Akosombo Dam Spillage: Hotels, recreational businesses along Volta Lake count their losses

The Ghana Hotels Association has announced that the hospitality Industry in the Volta and Eastern Regions have been heavily impacted as a resulted of the spillage of the Akosombo and Kpong Dams.

The Volta River Authority (VRA) commenced the spillage of excess water in the Akosombo and Kpong hydro dams on September 15, 2023.

The spillage has forced many communities in the north, south, and Central Tongu districts of the Volta Region to evacuate, leaving them with no choice but to try and salvage what’s left of their belongings.

While the current inflow to the reservoir is pegged at 400,000 cubic feet of water per second, the authority says it is spilling just about 183,000 cubic feet of water, and they cannot ascertain when the spilling exercise will be over.

Meanwhile, thousands of people living along the Lower Volta Basin have been displaced with loss of property running into millions of cedis.

Speaking to Joy Business President of the association, Dr. Edward Ackah-Nyamike Jnr. Said hotels and recreational centers along the lake have been badly affected.

“The impact has been mainly on the operational areas, the outdoor sitting areas have generally been affected. It has also affected patronage of these hotels for obvious reasons. So it’s obvious these hotels at the river banks will have a lot of challenges from the spillage”, he stressed.

He told Joy Business the association will educate its members to take advantage of insurance schemes in its upcoming National Executive Council Meeting on October 18, 2023.

“We as an industry must start looking at insuring our premises against some these disasters that will befall us. We will be attending our National Executive Council Meeting this Wednesday to come up with ways to support our members who unfortunately found themselves in this situation”.

Meanwhile the association has asked its members affected by the spillage to avail themselves to the authorities for the necessary assistance and support in order to bounce back.

Dam spillage: Lake Volta Fish Farmers suffer GHC 46m blow

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Dam spillage: Lake Volta Fish Farmers suffer GHC 46m blow

Fish farmers in Lake Volta, Ghana’s largest aquaculture production area, have suffered huge losses due to the spillage of water from the Akosombo and Kpong Dams by the Volta River Authority (VRA) in September.

According to a report by Efua Konyim Okai, West African aquaculture correspondent for The Fish Site, an online platform for the global aquaculture community, the farmers lost fish with an estimated value of 46 million cedis ($3.9 million) and many cages were damaged or swept away by the flood waters.

The VRA started a controlled spill from the dams on September 15, 2023, as a safety measure to prevent flooding, and advised people in the nearby areas to take precautionary measures. However, over the next few days, the spillage caused widespread damage to the cages on Lake Volta, which is home to about 90 percent of Ghana’s cage fish farms.

The situation took a further dire turn in October when the VRA issued another warning about impending spillage. John Domozoro, CEO of PBA Farms and secretary of the Ghana Aquaculture Association, voiced the distress of the local farming community, stating, “What we are seeing is a major loss of capital to the industry and to the nation. This will certainly affect the supply and prices of fish in Ghana and even neighbouring countries. The serious thing is that this is not over. We could witness more of such occurrences.”

Witnesses to the catastrophe, like Sejiro Oke-Tojinu, an aquaculture executive attending a workshop in the area, expressed sheer disbelief at the scale of the destruction. “I have never seen such damage in my life,” he lamented, describing the sight of numerous fish cages, now debris, being carried away by the spillage.

“I could see, from my hotel, lots of cages accompanied by aquatic waste, being washed away. Lots of resources have been lost, and my heart goes out to the affected farmers,” he explained.

In response to the crisis, the Fisheries Commission has advised farmers on emergency measures, including relocating their cages closer to the riverbanks and strengthening their anchorage. Additionally, there is an emphasis on the urgent need for affordable insurance packages for fish farmers, as discussions with insurance companies are currently underway.

Davido surprises Chioma with bags worth over GH¢1,533,600 for delivering twins for him

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Davido surprises Chioma with bags worth over GH¢1,533,600 for delivering twins for him

Nigerian music star, Davido Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, welcomed his wife Chioma Avril Rowland back home with multiple designer bags worth over GH¢1.5 million after she recently gave birth to twins in the United States.

According to blogger Tundeednut, the singer surprised Chioma with luxury bags worth over GH¢1.5 million [N100 million] as a welcome home gift.

Photos shared by the blogger show three bags from different designer brands, propped up with two teddies with blue and pink ribbons. Beautiful balloons, ribbons, flowers, and lights adorned the set-up.

This comes one year after they lost their son, Ifeanyi Adeleke on in October 2022 in a very heartbreaking way.

Recall Davido hinted at Chioma’s pregnancy in his song “In The Garden,” featuring Morravey, also tweeted that the week of his twins’ birth would be his best so far.

The news of the twins’ birth was finally confirmed after a video of Davido and Chioma leaving the hospital with their twins surfaced online.

In an interview, Davido revealed how he and Chioma found out about the pregnancy. He said they were both shocked and excited. He also noted that the twins were born in the same month as his late son, Ifeanyi.

Davido’s gesture of surprising Chioma with luxury bags is a heartwarming way to welcome her home and celebrate the birth of their twins.

Van Vicker and wife celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary

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Van Vicker and wife celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary

Ghanaian actor and filmmaker Joseph van Vicker, better known as Van Vicker, and his wife Adjoa Vicker are joyfully celebrating their 20th marriage anniversary.

Van Vicker shared this wonderful news with his fans online, revealing that their love story began about 30 years ago.

Over the years, they have been blessed with beautiful children, and now they are commemorating two decades of a strong and enduring marriage.

They two love birds actually met in 1993 but decided to walk down the aisle in 2003.

He took to his Instagram page to celebrate this historic moment.

“The journey of togetherness began some 30years ago. It was locked in 20 years ago. Happy 20th wedding anniversary to us. It’s a blessing and no paltry sum. Family is everything. We are waiting for your China,” He wrote.

Recount Ghanaian onscreen prince charming, Van Vicker flaunted his lovely family in a cute photo.

Van Vicker has shared a family photo showing off his 4 kids and beautiful wife.

Van Vicker’s children include two full women and a fine gentleman.

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