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Beyoncé

Pop star and entrepreneur whose haircare brand Cécred launched in Ghana, and who performed at Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt anniversary concert.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … When the accuser dropped her case in February 2025, the rapper, who is married to singer Beyoncé, said: “The trauma that my wife, my children, loved ones and I have endured can never be dismissed.” The woman, from Alabama, has now been removed from Carter’s lawsuit. …

    Jay-Z rape accuser says her allegation was false
  3. August 2026
  4. Daily Guide

    … The OVO Arena Wembley has hosted some of the world’s biggest music stars, including Beyoncé, Madonna, Prince and Burna Boy. …

    Stonebwoy Makes History With London BHIM Fest
  5. July 2026
  6. Joy Online

    … South Korean K-pop group BTS The stadium was a riot of colour for the half-time show, with fireworks ringing the stadium Several celebrities were spotted watching, including Kylie Jenner and her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet, as well as Beyoncé and Jay-Z. …

    Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time show
  7. Joy Online

    … Her work draws influence from a range of artists across contemporary R&B and Afrobeats, including Kehlani, Brandy, Beyoncé, Tiwa Savage and Ariana Grande. …

    Ghanaian-born singer-songwriter LouV to debut with new single “This Love”
  8. The Chronicle

    Jay-Z kicked off his “Reasonable Doubt” 30th anniversary concert series with a snip-tease — with Beyoncé giving his hair a trim in the stands of Yankee Stadium! …

    Beyoncé Cuts Jay-Z’s Hair at Opening Night of ‘Reasonable Doubt’ 30th Anniversary Shows
  9. June 2026
  10. Joy Online

    … Caveman Watches has established itself as a timepiece of choice among presidents, global icons and cultural tastemakers, counting President John Dramani Mahama, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Sir Sam Jonah, Beyoncé, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Angélique Ki …

    Anthony Dzamefe’s Caveman Watches earns Forbes Africa spotlight
  11. Daily Guide

    Shatta Wale GHANAIAN DANCEHALL artiste, Shatta Wale, has stated that due to his submissiveness to authorities and industry stakeholders in Ghana, many give him the respect they would ordinarily give to global music power couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé. …

    ‘I Get Jay-Z, Beyoncé-Level Respect In Ghana’
  12. Joy Online

    … It’s okay to retire.” However, popular media personality Do2dtun countered her argument, stressing that Some active international musicians, such as Celine Dion, Shakira, Beyoncé, and the Backstreet Boys, are older than Mr P. …

    Peter Okoye reacts as fan asks him to retire from music over age
  13. Joy Online

    Meji Alabi has directed some of the biggest-selling music artists on the planet: Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Davido and Stormzy. …

    Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather’s role in the Biafran war
  14. May 2026
  15. Daily Guide

    Beyoncé using a Cécred product Beyoncé’s haircare brand, Cécred, has officially entered Africa, with Ghana as the first African market in its latest global rollout. …

    Beyoncé’s Cécred Expands To Africa, Ghana First On List
World & Region

Jay-Z rape accuser formally recants 2024 allegation

The News

A woman who accused Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in 2000 has filed a statement saying her allegation was false, stating "Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter never raped me" and acknowledging her false accusations caused Carter immense pain. She dropped the lawsuit in February 2025, and Carter subsequently sued her and her lawyers.

25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. Jay-Z rape accuser formally recants 2024 allegation

    A woman who accused Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in 2000 has filed a statement saying her allegation was false, stating "Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter never raped me" and acknowledging her false accusations caused Carter immense pain. She dropped the lawsuit in February 2025, and Carter subsequently sued her and her lawyers.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Stonebwoy becomes first Ghanaian artist to headline OVO Arena Wembley

    Dancehall star Stonebwoy headlined the 12,500-capacity OVO Arena Wembley in London on August 15 with his BHIM Fest concert, performing Afrodancehall and his popular songs alongside other Ghanaian and African artists.

    18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS headline 2026 World Cup final

    Pop stars Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and K-pop group BTS performed at the 2026 World Cup final half-time show, which lasted 27 minutes and 22 seconds—the longest in World Cup history. The performance featured fireworks and reunited Shakira with Nigerian musician Burna Boy, who had performed together at the tournament's opening ceremony.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Ghanaian-born singer LouV debuts with single "This Love"

    Ghanaian-born singer-songwriter LouV, based in Northampton, England, is releasing her debut single "This Love," blending contemporary R&B and Afrobeat influences. The release will be followed by a six-track EP exploring themes of love, relationships and emotional vulnerability.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

  1. Beyoncé joins Jay-Z at Reasonable Doubt anniversary concert

    Jay-Z kicked off his "Reasonable Doubt" 30th anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium on Friday, with Beyoncé cutting his hair before the show and later joining him on stage to perform "Can't Knock the Hustle." Their 14-year-old daughter Blue Ivy also performed with him on "Feelin' It."

    13 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Caveman Watches founder featured in Forbes Africa 2026

    Anthony Mensah Dzamefe's Ghanaian luxury watchmaker Caveman Watches has earned a feature in Forbes Africa Ghana 2026: Africa Undiscovered Edition, recognized for reshaping perceptions of African-made luxury products and positioning Ghana as a hub for world-class craftsmanship. The brand has grown to serve customers across Africa, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Shatta Wale says he receives Jay-Z, Beyoncé-level respect in Ghana

    Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale claims he earns up to $1 million per show in Ghana and receives the same calibre of respect there as global superstars Jay-Z and Beyoncé receive in the US, citing his submissiveness to authorities and industry stakeholders as the reason he does not pursue international markets like other African artists.

    9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Peter Okoye responds to fan retirement call citing age

    Nigerian singer Peter Okoye has reacted after a fan suggested he retire from music, citing his age as a reason. Okoye claims his critics are hypocritical, as they celebrate older international artists like Usher and Beyoncé who do the same thing.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Grammy-winning director documents Nigeria's Biafran civil war

    Meji Alabi, who has directed music videos for major artists including Beyoncé and Burna Boy, has produced a BBC Africa Eye documentary exploring his grandfather's role as a federal army commando during Nigeria's 1967–1970 civil war against ethnic Igbo separatists.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Beyoncé's Cécred haircare brand launches in Ghana

    Beyoncé's haircare brand Cécred has entered Africa with Ghana as its first market, launching online and through select beauty retailers. The brand cited Ghana's strong beauty culture, growing middle class, and demand for premium haircare for natural and textured hair as reasons for the choice.

    20 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Man sentenced to two years for stealing Beyoncé music hard drives

    Kelvin Evans, 41, pleaded guilty to breaking into a rental car and stealing hard drives containing unreleased Beyoncé music during her Cowboy Carter tour stop in Atlanta in July 2025. He was sentenced to two years in prison and three years of probation; investigators have not recovered the stolen items.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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