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Hitz FM

Also known as: Hitz 103.9 FM · Hitz FM ReP Ur Jersey · Hitz FM 103.9 FM

Hitz FM — radio station hosting entertainment events and entertainment awards coverage in Ghana.

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April 2026
26 AprJoy Online
Hitz FM has held the maiden edition of its youth entrepreneurship conversation, ‘My Hustle’, aimed at empowering young business people. …
Hitz FM hosts maiden edition of ‘My Hustle’ to empower young entrepreneurs

Culture

Piesie Esther says TGMA row hasn't damaged Diana Hamilton bond

The News

Gospel musician Piesie Esther has clarified that the 2026 TGMA nomination controversy—in which her fans and some media figures criticized the awards scheme for choosing Diana Hamilton over her for the Artiste of the Year category—has not affected her relationship with Diana Hamilton. Piesie acknowledged she was disappointed at missing the nomination and found some social media commentary frightening, but stressed a rift between them is "not possible."

12 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Today

Piesie Esther says TGMA row hasn't damaged Diana Hamilton bond
Gospel musician Piesie Esther has clarified that the 2026 TGMA nomination controversy—in which her fans and some media figures criticized the awards scheme for choosing Diana Hamilton over her for the Artiste of the Year category—has not affected her relationship with Diana Hamilton. Piesie acknowledged she was disappointed at missing the nomination and found some social media commentary frightening, but stressed a rift between them is "not possible."
12 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

Piesie Esther says TGMA row did not hurt ties with Diana Hamilton
Gospel musician Piesie Esther says the 2026 TGMA controversy over Artiste of the Year nominations has not affected her relationship with fellow gospel artist Diana Hamilton, though she acknowledged disappointment at missing the category and distress over fan comments on social media.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

Blackstar Experience plans fashion week in Accra and Akosombo November
The Blackstar Experience will hold a two-day fashion week in November 2026, with a summit scheduled for 4 November in Accra and a Presidential Runway event on 7 November in Akosombo. The organisers are partnering with the Ghana Tourism Authority to arrange additional activities including hiking and quad biking.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

Guinness Ghana DJ Awards 2026 tour celebrates DJ culture nationwide
The Pub Fest tour for the 2026 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, powered by Smirnoff, visited Accra, Winneba, Takoradi and Berekum ahead of the grand finale on December 4, featuring performances by multiple DJs including DJ Coleda, the Ghana DJ Awards Scratch DJ of the Year, and a spotlight on female DJs in Ghana's music scene.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

Hitz FM to host beach rave at Rehab on October 31
Hitz 103.9 FM will hold the Hitz Beach Rave on Saturday, 31st October at Rehab Beach Resort, featuring DJs, music, games and beachside entertainment for young people and music lovers. Tickets are priced at GH¢100, with a campus launch planned through the station's Hitz Campus Konnect programme.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

DJ Slim criticises Stonebwoy's live video approach to Sarkodie row
Broadcaster DJ Slim has said he dislikes Stonebwoy's approach to issues, specifically criticising his use of a live TikTok video in his recent exchange with Sarkodie. DJ Slim argued that Stonebwoy should have stuck to text, as videos expose emotion and body language to analysis and interpretation in ways that could harm the message.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

Hitz FM producer Mr Haglah nominated for 2026 entertainment award
Hitz FM's Mr Haglah has been nominated for Media Producer of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA, recognising his work in Ghana's entertainment and broadcasting landscape. The nomination adds to his previous recognition, including a Best Radio Producer win in 2023 and a Media Producer of the Year nomination in 2025.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

Content creator Headless YouTuber exits music due to stress
Ghanaian content creator Headless YouTuber (formerly known as musician Kula) has decided not to return to music, citing the stress of the industry and his introvert nature. He started content creation to fund his music career but now prefers creating daytime content and spending time with family, and has intentionally stopped creating content on weekends.
7 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 5 September

Ghanaian YouTuber Headless exits music permanently
Content creator Headless, formerly known as musician Kula, says he will not return to music, citing stress and a preference for introversion. He began content creation to fund his music career but has since decided to focus on daily content creation and family time instead.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

Nigerian music lawyer cites population and competitiveness as success drivers
A Nigerian music lawyer has identified Nigeria's large population, competitive nature, and diaspora as factors contributing to the country's music industry success. He attributes the industry's strength partly to Nigerians' confidence and willingness to outdo one another in pursuit of entertainment industry success.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

Fashion founder grateful for community support after June flood
Odoom Michael Brett, co-founder of House of NAE, has expressed gratitude to individuals and organisations who supported the fashion house after Accra's June 29 torrential rainfall destroyed equipment, fabrics, and in-progress orders. Despite being reduced from 14 to four working machines, Brett says the outpouring of support—in cash, equipment, food, and encouragement—has kept the team going, and clients remain understanding of production delays.
19 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 13 August

McBrown's film 'Ama' entirely scripted and performed in Twi
Nana Ama McBrown says her upcoming film Ama was scripted and filmed entirely in Twi with no English dialogue. The story centres on a young girl whose parents attempt to impose their decisions on her, and explores themes including forced marriage, honesty, tradition, and parental guidance.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Fashion designer credits marketing and arts training
Ghanaian fashion designer Michael Brett Odoom says his marketing and visual arts education shaped his approach to building a fashion career. Odoom, who co-founded menswear brand The Cultured Man with his wife, said marketing taught him to balance creativity with understanding product positioning, pricing, and promotion.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

Andy Dosty first Ghanaian DJ to headline SummerStage
Ghanaian radio personality and DJ Andy Dosty became the first Ghanaian DJ to headline New York's Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Festival, performing Ghanaian music on the iconic outdoor stage as part of the festival's 40th anniversary celebrations.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

Kwame Dadzie to host Ghana's sixth annual comedy awards
Media personality Kwame Dadzie will host the sixth Ghana Comedy Awards on 1st August 2026 at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ridge, Accra. The event, organised by Creative Republic Limited, celebrates excellence in Ghana's comedy industry and forms part of the country's biggest comedy festival.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

Filmmaker Djansi criticises NFA's appeal for public donations
Ghanaian-American filmmaker Leila Djansi has criticised the National Film Authority's fundraising appeal for the Ghana Film Fund, arguing the fund should generate investment rather than rely on public donations, and that structures to make the film industry commercially viable should be established first.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

Ghanaian designer's dress worn at FIFA World Cup halftime show
Ghanaian fashion designer Hashim missed the live broadcast of the FIFA World Cup halftime show despite one of his designs being worn by American rapper Swae Lee during the performance. The designer said he was away from home when the show aired but learned of the moment through calls from friends and family, and has since seen a significant boost in brand visibility and social media engagement.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian designer reveals surprise at Swae Lee's World Cup jacket
Ghanaian fashion designer Hashim did not know which artist would wear his custom Flower Boy leather jacket at the FIFA World Cup halftime show until moments before the performance, after a stylist contacted him to source pieces with less than a week to prepare.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sugar Ranking calls for reggae and dancehall pioneers' struggles documented
Veteran reggae and dancehall artiste Sugar Ranking has called for the struggles of pioneers who established reggae and dancehall in Ghana to be documented and preserved as part of the country's music history. He reflected on the poor treatment reggae and dancehall artistes received in the early years of the genre and cited such experiences as a reason for joining the Ghana Armed Forces, to demonstrate that reggae and dancehall artistes could be disciplined and responsible.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 18 July

Fidelity Bank trains Miss Ghana 2026 contestants in financial and entrepreneurship skills
The 69th Miss Ghana pageant contestants received mentorship from Fidelity Bank Ghana on financial literacy, personal empowerment, and environmental sustainability. The engagement, held under the theme "Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy," aims to prepare contestants to become effective ambassadors, entrepreneurs, and leaders in their communities.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

Osebo prefers songs with substance and meaningful lyrics
Fashion entrepreneur Osebo the Zaraman says he is selective about music, preferring songs with meaningful and thought-provoking lyrics over those focused on catchy beats. He cited gospel, funeral, and hiplife tracks as examples of music that carry powerful messages, including works by Obrafour and M.anifest.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

Osebo apologises to Bishop Obinim over Florence video
Fashion entrepreneur Osebo The Fashion King apologised to Bishop Daniel Obinim, founder of the International God's Way Church, over a promotional video he recorded with Obinim's wife Florence. Osebo said he had no intention of disrespecting Bishop Obinim or causing misunderstanding, noting that he had similarly recorded videos with other artistes out of love.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 12 July

Miss Ghana 2026 contestants clean gutters in East Legon sanitation drive
Contestants of the Miss Ghana 2026 pageant joined the National Clean-Up Exercise on Saturday, cleaning gutters, streets and public spaces in East Legon, Bawaleshi and Shiashi in support of President Mahama's sanitation initiative. The exercise was part of the Miss Ghana Foundation's "Beauty with a Purpose" programme to promote environmental sanitation and civic responsibility.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

Gospel trio credits sisterhood, unity for 37-year run
Daughters of Glorious Jesus, formed in 1989, attributes their longevity to the strong bond between members Cynthia Appiadu, Edna Sarpong, and Monica Owusu Ansah, saying love, unity, and selflessness have kept them together while inspiring gospel music lovers.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 9 July

Black Sherif's new project completed, submitted for release
Producer Joker Nharnah has completed work on a new music project by Black Sherif and submitted it to his management for release this year.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Producer Joker Nharnah submits songs for Black Sherif project
Ghanaian producer Joker Nharnah has submitted songs for a new Black Sherif project expected later this year. Nharnah, a frequent collaborator with Black Sherif, has produced several of the artiste's biggest songs including Kwaku The Traveller and Soja.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gospel trio remakes classics to engage younger audiences
Daughters of Glorious Jesus are remaking their classic songs to connect with new, younger listeners while preserving the Gospel message. The group said their decision is rooted in the belief that God's Word remains relevant across generations, and they aim to present the songs in a style Generation Z can relate to.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

Daughters of Glorious Jesus revive classics for younger audiences
The veteran Ghanaian gospel trio are reintroducing their classic songs to connect with younger generations, particularly Generation Z, while preserving the Gospel's timeless message. They plan to produce music videos for older songs and present them in styles relatable to modern listeners.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Daughters of Glorious Jesus: 37 years together, no solo plans
The veteran Ghanaian gospel trio Daughters of Glorious Jesus say they have never considered breaking up or pursuing solo careers, attributing their 37-year longevity to mutual respect, unity, and their shared divine calling.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

Religious leaders wield more electoral influence than politicians—Kumchacha
Prophet Kumchacha says pastors have greater power to determine election outcomes than politicians because church members follow their guidance. He claims he mobilised 70 pastors to support President John Dramani Mahama during the 2024 general election campaign.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →