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