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  • Men Date Broke Ladies Because They Can Abuse & Control Them – Lydia Forson

    Men Date Broke Ladies Because They Can Abuse & Control Them – Lydia Forson

    Ghanaian actress and businesswoman Lydia Forson has explained why most men are drawn to financially independent women.

    In a recent tweet, the well-known feminist clarified that most men prefer to date jobless women who cannot support themselves.

    Lydia emphasised that most men do not like financially independent women, despite what is commonly believed.

    Their incapacity to rule or control them is the cause of this.

    “Some men know EXACTLY what they’re doing when they pick young girls or those who don’t have to spend on. It’s about power and control. It’s why they get so aggressive when they can’t control them any longer. It’s also why they don’t like women who have their own money!! She wrote on X formerly known as Twitter.

    Her remarks have caused a great deal of controversy on social media since then, with many people criticising her for being a feminist.

    While some people agreed with her, others disputed her claims.

  • Video: Nana Agradaa changed my life, she’s my destiny helper – Big Akwes

    Video: Nana Agradaa changed my life, she’s my destiny helper – Big Akwes

    Ghanaian kumawood actor Big Akwes has spoken about the impact Evangelist Mama Pat, also known as Agradaa, had on his life when he worked at Thunder TV.

    He says that after working for Thunder TV for five years under Nana Agradaa, he was given a substantial amount of money that transformed his life and made him a better person.

    He declared that he would always be grateful to Nana Agradaa and that not even his parents had provided him with the kind of support he needed.

    “By God’s grace, I have made a name for myself in Ghana with the aid of Evangelist Mama Pat.” I have benefited more from Agradaa than from my parents combined. She is my destiny helper. I worked with her on Thunder TV from 2017 to 2021. She gave me a significant amount of money, which really helped me out in life,” he remarked.

    Big Akwes stated that, as a way of saying thank you to Nana Agradaa, he will continue to go to her church when he visits Ghana.

    “I still go to her [Agradaa’s] church. I used to go when I was in Ghana. Just that I am not a registered member of the church,” he said while speaking in a TikTok live session monitored by KobbyJosVan.com.

    Big Akwes is said to be in Germany. He says he is not going to stay there permanently; he is just visiting.

  • Ghanaian dance artists Afronita, Abigail represent Ghana on BGT

    Ghanaian dance artists Afronita, Abigail represent Ghana on BGT

    Ghanaian dancers Afronita and the adorable Abigail from TV3 Talented Kids are flying the national flag proudly on Britain Got Talent, the country’s largest stage.
    Afronita and Abigail, two remarkable performers who proudly represent Ghana, have taken centre stage on Britain’s Got Talent, captivating audiences with their amazing skills.

    In addition to showcasing themselves, these gifted talents are placing Ghana on the global map as a centre for exceptional artistic expression as they continue to make waves on Britain’s Got Talent.

    Aspiring artists in Ghana can take inspiration from Afronita and Abigail, who show that goals can surpass national boundaries and connect with audiences around the world.

    Their experience on Britain’s Got Talent is a celebration of Ghana’s rich cultural legacy and the country as a whole, as well as a personal accomplishment for each individual.

    Globally, Ghanaians are uniting in support of Afronita and Abigail, expressing gratitude for their accomplishments and anticipating their continued rise in the competition.

    A testament to the universality of art and its capacity to unite people in an increasingly interconnected world is the presence of Ghanaian talent on such a significant platform.

    The rising star recently broke up with her previous dance company, DWP Academy, in an effort to build her own identity.

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  • LGBTQ+ activists face 3 to 5 years jail term, parliament approves

    LGBTQ+ activists face 3 to 5 years jail term, parliament approves

    A minimum of three years and a maximum of five years in prison have been approved by Parliament for the deliberate promotion, sponsorship, or support of LGBTQ+ activities.

    Additionally, those found guilty of the act could face a minimum sentence of six months and a maximum sentence of three years.

    During the parliamentary session, Samuel Nartey George, a prominent supporter of the bill and the Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, gave an explanation of the clause-by-clause revision of the bill aimed at promoting appropriate human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values.

    “The establishment of an advocacy for the promotion of the activities—something Ghanaians are against—was what caused the confusion. What you do in your bedroom is of no interest to anyone. Thus, a minimum sentence of six months and a maximum sentence of three years await anyone found guilty of the act on February 7.

    However, the minimum sentence for anyone intentionally promoting, sponsoring, or endorsing the agenda is three years, and the maximum sentence is five years.

    On July 5, 2023, Parliament unanimously approved the Bill’s second reading and incorporated a few minor changes recommended by the Committee on Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs.
    Former President Mahama on LGBTQ 

    Former president Mahama, who also serves as the head of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has declared his religious opposition to LGBTQ people.

    Speaking to a group of clergymen in the Eastern Region, the former president made it apparent where he stood on the contentious issue.

    He declared, “I am a member of the Assemblies of God, and I believe in my faith, and my faith is against LGBTQ people. This is because my faith does not support gay marriages.”

    In order to ensure that the Ghanaian Family Values Bill and the Proper Human Sexual Rights Bill, which are presently before parliament, are passed, the former president has called on the government to collaborate with the legislature.

  • I stayed out of the 2020 elections, I will do the same this year – Akwaboah

    I stayed out of the 2020 elections, I will do the same this year – Akwaboah

    Multiple award winning highlife musician Akwaboah has revealed that he abstained from the 2020 general elections, which resulted in President Akufo-Addo being re-elected for a second term.

    In an interview with Accra FM, the artist claimed that political candidates who are elected to office “eventually come into power and misuse government money” because they fail to keep their campaign promises.

    He has decided not to cast a ballot in the general elections this year because of this.

    In response to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP flagbearer, who made promises during his lecture on Wednesday regarding tax breaks for the creative arts sector and the launch of new streaming platforms, Akwaboah emphasised that these are just political campaign ploys.

    “We have heard these assurances countless times. It is not only him. He stated on Thursday’s midmorning show on Accra FM, “Anybody who wants political power says the same or something similar, thinking that is what would get them needed attention from the creative arts sector.”

    He bemoaned the fact that certain slick claims frequently work to persuade the electorate’s less knowledgeable members.

    Because “typical Ghanaians are too shy and cower from asking questions” about the ideas and utterances of leaders who are either aspiring or substantive, the situation is made worse.

    He claims that instead of evaluating the validity of promises made by aspirant leaders, Ghanaians are more impressed by charisma and “English proficiency.”

    According to him, this compels people to vote based on “kinship, ethnic, and tribal lines.”

    He elaborated, saying, “I will not say I believe [Dr. Bawumia] or not; we are just hoping that he will keep his promises.”

    When asked if he would join other voters to the polls on December 7. The singer definitively replied, “no,” and disclosed that he did not vote in the general elections of 2020.

    In an attempt to become the next president, the leaders of the two major political parties have started their separate campaigns across the nation.

  • Six years on: Remembering the ’90s Bad Gyal’, Ebony Reigns (Photos)

    Six years on: Remembering the ’90s Bad Gyal’, Ebony Reigns (Photos)

    It has been six years since the sudden death of Ghanaian dancehall and Afrobeats artist, Ebony Reigns. She was a vibrant and extremely talented woman.

    The music industry and fans alike pause on the anniversary of her death to consider the influence she had on the Ghanaian music landscape.

    Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng, better known as Ebony, mesmerised audiences with her seductive voice and fearless approach to her craft. “Poison,” her breakthrough hit, made her a formidable force very quickly. She was discovered by Bullet from Ruff n Smooth.

    She tragically lost her promising career on February 8, 2018, in a fatal car accident while returning to Accra from Sunyani, where she had visited her mother, along with her assistant and longtime friend, Franklina Yaa Nkansah Kuri soldier Atsu Vondee.

    Following the most remarkable breakthrough year in Ghanaian music history, the electrifying dancehall songstress went on to win the 2018 VGMA Artist of the Year award posthumously.

    Honouring the “90s Bad Gyal” is a way to acknowledge her revolutionary contributions to the industry as well as her musical talent. Through her music, she boldly questioned social norms, addressed social issues, and empowered young women.

    Although the “Sponsor” hitmaker’s death has left a huge hole, her legacy endures thanks to the enduring influence she had on Ghanaian music. Her impact is still being celebrated by her family, admirers, and fellow artists, guaranteeing that the spirit of the “90s Bad Gyal” lives on in the hearts of those who cherished her artistry and her timeless melodies.

  • Here are the 2024 Grammy Award winners

    Here are the 2024 Grammy Award winners

    On February 4, 2024, Miley Cyrus accepts her Grammy for record of the year for the song “Flowers.”

    The R&B sensation SZA led all artists with nine nominations, including album of the year, song, and record of the year for “Kill Bill.” Her album SOS was one of the most well-received and commercially successful releases of the previous year. The six-time Grammy nominees Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Jon Batiste, and Taylor Swift compete against SZA in the main categories.

    Album of the year
    Jon Batiste – World Music Radio
    Boygenius – The Record
    Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
    Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
    Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
    Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
    Taylor Swift – Midnights – WINNER
    SZA – SOS

    Record of the year
    Jon Batiste – Worship
    Boygenius – Not Strong Enough
    Miley Cyrus – Flowers – WINNER
    Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie: The Album
    Victoria Monét – On My Mama
    Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
    Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
    SZA – Kill Bill

    Best new artist
    Gracie Abrams
    Fred again..
    Ice Spice
    Jelly Roll
    Coco Jones
    Noah Kahan
    Victoria Monét – WINNER
    The War and Treaty

    Song of the year
    Lana Del Rey – A&W
    Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
    Jon Batiste – Butterfly
    Dua Lipa – Dance the Night from Barbie
    Miley Cyrus – Flowers
    SZA – Kill Bill
    Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
    Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie – WINNER

    Best pop vocal album
    Kelly Clarkson – Chemistry
    Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
    Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
    Ed Sheeran – “-” (Subtract)
    Taylor Swift – Midnights – WINNER

    Best R&B song
    Halle – Angel
    Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley – Back to Love
    Coco Jones – ICU
    Victoria Monét – On My Mama
    SZA – Snooze – WINNER

    Best country album
    Kelsea Ballerini – Rolling Up the Welcome Mat
    Brothers Osborne – Brothers Osborne
    Zach Bryan – Zach Bryan
    Tyler Childers – Rustin’ in the Rain
    Lainey Wilson – Bell Bottom Country – WINNER

    Best música urbana album
    Rauw Alejandro – Saturno
    Karol G – Mañana Será Bonito – WINNER
    Tainy – Data

    Best pop solo performance
    Miley Cyrus – Flowers – WINNER
    Doja Cat – Paint the Town Red
    Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie
    Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
    Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero

    Best progressive R&B album
    6lack – Since I Have a Lover
    Diddy – The Love Album: Off the Grid
    Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy – Nova
    Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
    SZA – SOS – WINNER

    Best R&B performance
    Chris Brown – Summer Too Hot
    Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley – Back to Love
    Coco Jones – ICU – WINNER
    Victoria Monét – How Does It Make You Feel
    SZA – Kill Bill

    Coco Jones Photograph: David Fisher/Rex/Shutterstock
    Best folk album
    Dom Flemons – Traveling Wildfire
    The Milk Carton Kids – I Only See the Moon
    Joni Mitchell – Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live) – WINNER
    Nickel Creek – Celebrants
    Old Crow Medicine Show – Jubilee
    Paul Simon – Seven Psalms
    Rufus Wainwright – Folkocracy

    Producer of the year, non-classical
    Jack Antonoff – WINNER
    Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
    Hit-Boy
    Metro Boomin
    Daniel Nigro

    Songwriter of the year, non-classical
    Edgar Barrera
    Jessie Jo Dillon
    Shane McAnally
    Theron Thomas – WINNER
    Justin Tranter

    Best pop duo/group performance
    Miley Cyrus featuring Brandi Carlile – Thousand Miles
    Lana Del Rey featuring Jon Batiste – Candy Necklace
    Labrinth featuring Billie Eilish – Never Felt So Alone
    Taylor Swift featuring Ice Spice – Karma
    SZA featuring Phoebe Bridgers – Ghost in the Machine – WINNER

    Best dance/electronic recording
    Aphex Twin – Blackbox Life Recorder 21f
    James Blake – Loading
    Disclosure – Higher Than Ever Before
    Romy and Fred again.. – Strong
    Skrillex, Fred again.. and Flowdan – Rumble – WINNER

    Best pop dance recording
    David Guetta, Anne-Marie and Coi Leray – Baby Don’t Hurt Me
    Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding – Miracle
    Kylie Minogue – Padam Padam – WINNER
    Bebe Rexha and David Guetta – One in a Million
    Troye Sivan – Rush

    Best dance/electronic music album
    James Blake – Playing Robots into Heaven
    The Chemical Brothers – For That Beautiful Feeling
    Fred again.. – Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022) – WINNER
    Kx5 – Kx5
    Skrillex – Quest for Fire

    Best traditional R&B performance
    Babyface featuring Coco Jones – Simple
    Kenyon Dixon – Lucky
    Victoria Monét featuring Earth, Wind & Fire and Hazel Monét – Hollywood
    PJ Morton featuring Susan Carol – Good Morning – WINNER
    SZA – Love Language

    Best R&B album
    Babyface – Girls Night Out
    Coco Jones – What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe)
    Emily King – Special Occasion
    Victoria Monét – Jaguar II – WINNER
    Summer Walker – Clear 2: Soft Life EP

    Best rap performance
    Baby Keem featuring Kendrick Lamar – The Hillbillies
    Black Thought – Love Letter
    Drake & 21 Savage – Rich Flex
    Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers – WINNER
    Coi Leray – Players

    Best melodic rap performance
    Burna Boy featuring 21 Savage – Sittin’ on Top of the World
    Doja Cat – Attention
    Drake and 21 Savage – Spin Bout U
    Lil Durk featuring J Cole – All My Life – WINNER
    SZA – Low

    Best rap song
    Doja Cat – Attention
    Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua – Barbie World from Barbie: The Album
    Lil Uzi Vert – Just Wanna Rock
    Drake and 21 Savage – Rich Flex
    Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers – WINNER

    Best rap album
    Drake and 21 Savage – Her Loss
    Killer Mike – Michael – WINNER
    Metro Boomin – Heroes & Villains
    Nas – King’s Disease III
    Travis Scott – Utopia

    Best country solo performance
    Tyler Childers – In Your Love
    Brandy Clark – Buried
    Luke Combs – Fast Car
    Dolly Parton – The Last Thing on My Mind
    Chris Stapleton – White Horse – WINNER

    Best country song
    Brandy Clark – Buried
    Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything
    Tyler Childers – In Your Love
    Morgan Wallen – Last Night
    Chris Stapleton – White Horse – WINNER

    Best song written for visual media
    Barbie World from Barbie the Album, Naija Gaston, Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr. and Onika Maraj, songwriters (Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua)
    Dance the Night from “Barbie the Album, Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Dua Lipa)
    I’m Just Ken from Barbie the Album, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Ryan Gosling)
    Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — Music From and Inspired By, Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Robyn Fenty and Temilade Openiyi, songwriters (Rihanna)
    What Was I Made For? from Barbie the Album, Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish) — WINNER

    Best comedy album
    Trevor Noah – I Wish You Would
    Wanda Sykes – I’m an Entertainer
    Chris Rock – Selective Outrage
    Sarah Silverman – Someone You Love
    Dave Chappelle – What’s in a Name? – WINNER

    Best global music album
    Susana Baca – Epifanías
    Bokanté – History
    Burna Boy – I Told Them…
    Davido – Timeless
    Shakti – This Moment – WINNER

    Best African music performance
    Asake and Olamide – Amapiano
    Burna Boy – City Boys
    Davido featuring Musa Keys – Unavailable
    Ayra Starr – Rush
    Tyla – Water – WINNER

    Best musical theater album
    Kimberly Akimbo
    Parade
    Shucked
    Some Like It Hot – WINNER
    Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

    Best alternative music album
    Arctic Monkeys – The Car
    Boygenius – The Record – WINNER
    Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
    Gorillaz – Cracker Island
    PJ Harvey – I Inside the Old Year Dying

    Best alternative music performance
    Alvvays – Belinda Says
    Arctic Monkeys – Body Paint
    boygenius – Cool About It
    Lana Del Rey – A&W
    Paramore – This Is Why – WINNER

    Best rock album
    Foo Fighters – But Here We Are
    Greta Van Fleet – Starcatcher
    Metallica – 72 Seasons
    Paramore – This Is Why – WINNER
    Queens of the Stone Age – In Times New Roman…

    Best rock song
    The Rolling Stones – Angry
    Olivia Rodrigo – Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl
    Queens of the Stone Age – Emotion Sickness
    Boygenius – Not Strong Enough – WINNER
    Foo Fighters – Rescued

    Best metal performance
    Disturbed – Bad Man
    Ghost – Phantom of the Opera
    Metallica – 72 Seasons – WINNER
    Slipknot – Hive Mind
    Spiritbox – Jaded

    Best rock performance
    Arctic Monkeys – Sculptures of Anything Goes
    Black Pumas – More Than a Love Song
    Boygenius – Not Strong Enough – WINNER
    Foo Fighters – Rescued
    Metallica – Lux Æterna

    Best country duo/group performance
    Dierks Bentley featuring Billy Strings – High Note
    Brothers Osborne – Nobody’s Nobody
    Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything – WINNER
    Vince Gill and Paul Franklin – Kissing Your Picture (Is So Cold)
    Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson – Save Me
    Carly Pearce featuring Chris Stapleton – We Don’t Fight Anymore

  • It feels good to call Shatta my ‘ex’ – Shatta Michy brags

    It feels good to call Shatta my ‘ex’ – Shatta Michy brags

    On the “Day Show” with Berla Mundi, Ghanaian socialite and musician Michy Gh—formerly known as Shatta Michy and now as Michy Gh—spoke about how happy she was to call Shatta Wale her “ex.”

    Diamond, real name Michy Gh In her comments, Michelle Gbagonah discussed how she handled the difficulties of breaking up with Shatta Wale during her appearance on Berla Mundi’s “Day Show.”

    She claimed that although the widely reported breakup was difficult for her, she gained a lot of insight from it.

    “Everyone is aware that I went through a significant and well-publicized breakup. And that was difficult for me right away. Yes, it was. I don’t make it look like that. In fact, I put on weight during the demanding work season.

    To put it simply, God has taken good care of me. I took it in good faith because it was a learning experience,” she remarked.

    She described herself as a reserved and shy person in real life and added that she likes to isolate herself when she is having problems.

    “When I am having problems, I prefer to withdraw and then come out when everything is well. I can say that I still had support because I had my son. I think I might have felt a little alone if it were not for him. As a person, I am pretty reserved. In real life, I am really shy and reserved,” she remarked.

    Speaking about her musical career, Michy revealed that Shatta Wale saw her potential and shared how being near his flamboyant persona impacted her.

    “Calling him my ex makes me feel good.” I once dated Ghana’s most famous artist, soYou know, there were moments when I had to live up to it. I believe I genuinely lived up to his bold and self-assured persona.

    But aside from the breakup, these were some of the changes I underwent because it is time to be myself. It was time for me to grow into who I am,” she said.

    Before splitting up in 2022, dancehall artist Shatta Wale and Michy, formerly Shatta Michy, had been dating for roughly eight years.Together, they have a son.

  • I have never dated a woman,” – Kobi Rana discloses

    I have never dated a woman,” – Kobi Rana discloses

    Multi-talented artist Kobi Rana has stated that he has never been romantically involved with a woman.

    On February 1, 2024, during the Ayekoo Ayekoo show on Accra 100.5 FM, Kobi responded, “And I can wear any colour I want,” in response to a question about why he was wearing a pink t-shirt, a colour typically associated with girls and women. Pink from Monday through Friday. It does not concern anyone. I do not care what people think,” he emphasised.

    Romeo, the host, enquired as to the singer, dancer, and film director’s girlfriend.

    Kobi Rana responded, “No, please,” raising the possibility that he was being set up by the tabloids.

    Romeo questioned his visitor once more about his past relationships with women.

    Kobi replied, “No, please.”

    According to the interviewer, Romeo said the actor’s girlfriend has never been made publicly identifiable.

    He laughed and said, “I do not owe it to anyone to introduce my girlfriend.”

    Kobi maintained he could not be forced to reveal details of his personal relationships to the public, arguing that other people’s romantic relationships are kept private, as they should be.

  • “Gospel artists are not angels; stop criticising them” – Obaapa Christy

    “Gospel artists are not angels; stop criticising them” – Obaapa Christy

    Well-known gospel performer from Ghana, Christiana Twene, better known by her stage name Obaapa Christy, has advised Ghanaians to pray for gospel musicians instead of harshly criticising them when they err.

    She asserts that gospel musicians who use music to preach the word of God are not infallible and that they are just like everyone else in that they are human.

    On Monday, January 29, 2024, the music diva stated in an exclusive interview with Graphic Showbiz that criticising gospel artists when they make mistakes is not the wisest course of action.

    “There is no need saying all sorts of things to dampen their spirits. I sometimes hear not too good comments about gospel musicians when their issues come up and they can be very disheartening.

    “Inasmuch as we are gospel musicians, we are mere mortals and we are bound to make mistakes too. Some media persons and Ghanaians dwell on the negatives instead of focusing on the positives. What is the point in rejoicing over someone’s downfall?” she questioned.

    The hitmaker of “Hyebre Sesafo” took advantage of the occasion to counsel her peers to value themselves in order to receive compensation commensurate with that of their secular counterparts, who are rumoured to negotiate better terms with event organisers.

    “I always tell people that if you value yourself, no event planner will give you whatever they want—instead, they will pay you what you are entitled to when they hire you to perform. I have been doing this for more than 20 years, accepting any payment at all. She remarked, “I am paid what I am entitled to because I am deserving of it.