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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A man who broke into a car and stole hard drives containing unreleased music by Beyoncé has been sentenced to two years in prison. …
Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from carA 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →