Music

Wendy Shay’s “Ready” album to drop on October 24

 Ghanaian artiste Wendy Shay has released the cover art for her upcoming project across her social media platforms, calling it a “new layer” in...

Highlife still resonates in Ghana – Ben Brako

Veteran highlife musician Ben Brako says highlife remains at the heart of Ghanaian music despite the emergence of newer genres. Speaking on Throwback Thursday on...

Now Justin Bieber’s mom is praying for him

Sounds like Justin Bieber’s mom doesn’t have to worry about him. The pop star’s mother, Pattie Mallette, recently posted a series of photos on social...

Daddy Lumba’s final funeral rites set for Dec. 6

The final funeral rites of late highlife musician Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025,...

Kwabena Kwabena settles on Stonebwoy, Kofi Kinaata for ‘Asor’ remix

Highlife musician Kwabena Kwabena has announced that the remix of his classic song Asor will soon be released. Speaking on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM,...

Dentaa calls for more Ghanaians to join Grammy Recording Academy

Lady Dentaa Amoateng, consultant to the Recording Academy’s CEO Harvey Mason Jr., has called for more Ghanaians to become members of the Grammy Recording...

Richie Mensah joins Recording Academy as voting member of Grammy Awards

Renowned Ghanaian music producer, songwriter, and CEO of Lynx Entertainment, Richie Mensah, has officially been named a voting member of the Recording Academy, the...

Ghana’s music industry is ‘fake’ – Obibini

Ghanaian rapper Obibini has expressed his frustration with the state of the music industry, describing it as “fake” and unfair to artistes. In an interview...

“It’s an insult that I’ve never won an award” – Obibini Boafo

Ghanaian rapper Obibini Boafo has described it as an insult that he has never won an award throughout his career. Speaking on Daybreak Hitz with...

Ghana does not have a music industry – KiDi

Ghanaian Afrobeats and R&B artiste, KiDi, says the country does not have a proper music industry, citing the absence of structures to support the...

“Just grace and discipline” – KiDi on handling pressure from women

Ghanaian Afrobeats and R&B star Dennis Nana Dwamena, popularly known as KiDi, has opened up on how he handles advances from women. Speaking on Joy...

Tiwa Savage clarifies relationship with Davido

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has addressed recent tensions with fellow music icon Davido, stressing that their relationship remains rooted in mutual respect. Speaking in an...

Grammy Africa Awards may debut in 2030 – Dentaa Amoateng

The Grammy Africa Awards could be launched around 2029 or 2030, according to Lady Dentaa Amoateng MBE, Chief Executive Officer of GUBA Enterprise. Dentaa, who...

You need to be tough to survive – Piesie Esther advises upcoming gospel musicians

Ghanaian gospel music sensation Piesie Esther has urged aspiring and young gospel musicians to prepare for the challenges of the industry. Speaking to Joy Prime’s...

I miss my dad whenever I release a new song – Akwaboah

Highlife musician and songwriter Gladstorm Kwabena Akwaboah Jnr, well known as Akwaboah, has shared how the demise of his father, Kwadwo Akwaboah, has taken...

KiDi’s ‘Say Cheese’ music video cost just GH₵200 – Richie Mensah

In a surprising revelation, CEO of Lynx Group Ltd, Richie Mensah, has disclosed the budget behind KiDi’s hit song “Say Cheese.” Speaking on the debut...

Clem Appiah to release new single ‘You Fight for Me’ on August 29

Inspirational singer and songwriter Clem Appiah is set to release his brand-new single, “You Fight for Me,” on Friday, August 29, 2025, across all...

Gyedu-Blay Ambolley warns against technology “shortcuts” in modern music

Veteran Ghanaian musician Gyedu-Blay Ambolley has raised concerns about the growing dominance of technology in today’s music industry, warning that digital shortcuts are undermining...

Gyedu-Blay Ambolley backs Kofi Kinaata to carry highlife legacy forward

While some argue that highlife is fading, veteran musician Gyedu-Blay Ambolley believes there are younger artistes keeping the genre alive. According to Ambolley, Kofi Kinaata...

MOG Beatz removes Shatta Wale’s songs from Apple Music over payment dispute

Music producer MOG Beatz has removed two of Shatta Wale’s songs from Apple Music after accusing the dancehall star of selling his catalogue without...

I didn’t sample the guitar in ‘Brother Brother’ – Bisa KDei responds to Prof John Collins

Ghanaian highlife artiste Bisa KDei has refuted claims by ethnomusicologist Professor John Collins that he sampled the guitar work in his hit song Brother...

Empress Gifty wins Artiste of the Year at 2025 Ghana Music Awards USA

Ghanaian gospel star Empress Gifty Adorye has been crowned Artiste of the Year at the 6th edition of the Ghana Music Awards USA, held...

Why late Daddy Lumba was named Kwadwo despite being a Tuesday born

Daddy Lumba's real name is Charles Kwadwo Fosu, which might suggest he was born on Monday, given the traditional Ghanaian naming convention where "Kwadwo"...

Lumba’s reputation would have been ruined if… – Mystic Twins

Ghanaian spiritual duo Mystic Twins, McMaine and McKenzie, have claimed that Highlife legend Daddy Lumba’s reputation would have been tarnished if he had lived...

Daddy Lumba was an enigmatic and eccentric music icon – Okraku-Mantey reflects

Former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku-Mantey, has shared heartfelt reflections on the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, describing him as...

Secular star, sacred voice: Daddy Lumba’s 24 gospel songs before his death

Last Saturday, at precisely 8:54 a.m., I was wrapping up the Weekend City Show on Joy FM when the unexpected happened: word reached me...

England Women’s Team crowned European Champions again as Burna Boy surprises manager

In a thrilling conclusion to the tournament, the England women’s national football team triumphed over Spain in Sunday’s final, successfully defending their European championship...

Highlife Legend Daddy Lumba’s posthumous reign deepens on Apple Music Ghana

The sudden passing of Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba on Saturday, July 26, has catalysed an unprecedented surge in his music's popularity on Apple...

“Makra Mo”: A legend’s farewell

“You’ve seen me today — let’s not do anything else. Maybe you’ll never see me again…” — Daddy Lumba Ghana has lost not just a...

We’ve lost a great treasure – Kwabena Kwabena mourns Daddy Lumba

Highlife star Kwabena Kwabena has paid a moving tribute to the late music icon Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, describing him...

The dream was cut short – King Promise reveals unfinished joint album with Daddy Lumba in emotional tribute

Reigning Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Artiste of the Year, King Promise, has revealed he was working on a joint album with highlife legend...

Ghanaians mourn Daddy Lumba on social media

Ghanaians have been thrown into a state of mourning after the news of Highlife legend, Charles Kojo Fosu popularly known as Daddy Lumba‘s death. Daddy...

I have turned down brand deals because of my faith – Diana Hamilton

Award-winning gospel musician Diana Hamilton has revealed that her unwavering Christian faith has compelled her to turn down several lucrative endorsement and brand deals...

Perez Musik hails Cwesi Oteng for pioneering urban gospel movement

Gospel musician Perez Musik has praised Cwesi Oteng for his significant contribution to Ghana’s gospel music scene, particularly in shaping the contemporary urban gospel...

Amakye Dede’s ‘Sufre Wo Nyame’ is a gospel song – Mabel Okyere

Gospel musician Mabel Okyere has affirmed that legendary highlife musician Abrantie Amakye Dede’s song, Sufre Wo Nyame, is indeed a gospel song. According to her,...

My childhood dream was to be an architect – Diana Hamilton

Celebrated gospel musician Diana Hamilton has shared how her childhood dream of becoming an architect unexpectedly shifted towards nursing, influenced by her aunt’s guidance. Speaking...

I was fortunate to have supportive parents – Okyeame Kwame

Ghanaian musician Kwame Nsiah-Apau, popularly known as Okyeame Kwame, has revealed that a major factor behind his successful music career was the unwavering support...

Over 1,600 recruits complete fire training to receive new insurance package

A total of 1,658 recruits have successfully passed out from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) after completing a rigorous eight-month training programme at...

Philip Opare writes: The journey of Ghanaian music so far 

Ghanaians are music loving people. The ordinary Ghanaian can not go a day without enjoying or nodding his or her head to music. Every Ghanaian,...

He’s more than a mentor, he’s my big brother – Stonebwoy eulogises Samini on live TV

It was an unforgettable moment on the debut episode of PrimeTime with George Quaye on Joy Prime when Stonebwoy, Ghana’s globally celebrated dancehall heavyweight,...