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Also known as: Prime Insight on Joy Prime · @JoyPrimeTV

Joy Prime — Ghanaian media platform producing news, entertainment shows, and sports programming including Changes, Lifestyle with Rossie, and Big Chef.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Speaking ahead of the premiere, Edith Agbeli, Channel Manager of Joy Prime, expressed confidence in the show’s impact on audiences and the industry.

    Ghana’s building industry gets a game-changing TV show
  3. Joy Online

    Speaking on Joy Prime’s Prime Time show with George Quaye on May 6, 2026, the TGMA New Artiste of the Year nominee explained that they made efforts to trace the rightful owners of the song before releasing the cover but faced challenges.

    Adom Kiki opens up on ‘Gyataburuwa’ lawsuit ahead of TGMA 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Speaking on Fresh Juice on Joy Prime, the artiste, born Kojo said “Denny” may be the stage name, but at home he is still Kojo, a proud Ghanaian who grew up with the culture, language, and food.

    I’m Ghanaian at home – UK-based musician Denny opens up on identity, music and life in London
  5. Joy Online

    Speaking on Let’s Talk on Joy Prime on Tuesday, May 5, he drew a distinction between genuine traditional healing and harmful practices, stressing that authentic healing should be restorative.

    “Juju can influence attraction, but building relationships require effort” — Kwaku Bonsam
  6. Joy Online

    Film director and producer Bonaventure has rejected the idea that “men are not built for commitment.” Speaking on The Brotherhood show on Joy Prime on April 30, 2026, he argued that commitment is inherent in man from creation, citing the biblical account in which God instructed m

    Commitment is built into men, but it remains a choice – Film Director
  7. Joy Online

    Catch the full interview on Joy Prime on Monday, 4th May at 9pm.

    How Stephen Appiah’s words kept Kyereh going through three-year injury struggle
  8. Joy Online

    Speaking on Prime Insight on Joy Prime on Saturday, 2 May, Mr Ahlijah said private participation has long been a central theme in discussions on reforming the energy sector and should be revisited.

    Energy expert advocates increased private-sector role in power distribution to tackle dumsor
  9. Joy Online

    Speaking on Prime Insight on Joy Prime on 2 May, Mr Suhuyini said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has overstated its achievements in the energy sector while relying on infrastructure developed during the NDC era.

    Suhuyini credits Ameri plant for averting 2024 power crisis in Kumasi
  10. Joy Online

    The programme, airing on Joy Prime on Saturday, May 2, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., will be hosted by Blessed Sogah and is expected to bring together legal, political and economic perspectives in a robust studio conversation.

    Prime Insight to tackle power woes and BoG loss debate this Saturday
  11. Joy Online

    The full interview will air on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 9 PM on Joy Prime

    Andre Ayew was my childhood hero – Kofi Kyereh
Culture

Dancer Rica nearly quit to focus on teacher training education

The News

Dancer Bawa Fuseina Frederica (Rica) of the Dance. Grow. Live Academy nearly quit dancing because juggling teacher training at St. Francis College of Education with performances became difficult, requiring long journeys between the out-of-Accra college and dance events in Accra. She persevered and graduated with a first-class degree.

18 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 18 September

  1. Dancer Rica nearly quit to focus on teacher training education

    Dancer Bawa Fuseina Frederica (Rica) of the Dance. Grow. Live Academy nearly quit dancing because juggling teacher training at St. Francis College of Education with performances became difficult, requiring long journeys between the out-of-Accra college and dance events in Accra. She persevered and graduated with a first-class degree.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Political scientist rejects five-year presidential term proposal

    Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, a political scientist at the University of Ghana, has dismissed calls to extend Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, arguing that political parties can prepare their governments while in opposition rather than waiting until they assume office. His remarks come as the NPP rejects the Constitutional Review Committee's recommendation to extend both presidential and parliamentary terms to five years, though the government's Attorney-General has accepted the proposal.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 16 September

  1. William Plange shares depression recovery through forest experience

    Humanitarian and Social Impact Advocate William Plange, who survived depression after struggling to find employment despite strong academic performance, has shared how he found healing in a forest while battling the condition. Growing up in Tema with expectations of success after completing school with good grades, Plange sank into depression when he saw peers who had underperformed academically surpass him professionally.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 13 September

  1. CIMA president visits Ghana to engage finance professionals

    Alfred Ramosedi, president of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, will visit Ghana from September 18 to 19, 2026, to meet with finance professionals, business leaders and stakeholders about the changing role of the profession. He will serve as chief guest at a CGMA Convocation Ceremony and discuss emerging trends with leading companies and media.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 12 September

  1. Big Chef Season 5: Final 10 compete in Omo Tuo Challenge

    The final 10 contestants on Big Chef Season Five will face the Omo Tuo Challenge this Sunday after Grace and Yayra became the first evicted. Clara won last week's Star Chef title with Jollof rice, while the remaining chefs must now tackle the traditional Ghanaian rice balls dish.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 11 September

  1. Actress Salma Mumin denies dating Chief of Staff Julius Debrah

    Actress and film producer Salma Mumin has refuted allegations by Afia Schwarzenegger that she was romantically involved with Chief of Staff Julius Debrah. In an interview on Joy Prime's Changes show, Mumin stated she had never met Debrah and denied any romantic relationship with him.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Salma Mumin says body enhancement backlash cost endorsement deals

    Ghanaian actress Salma Mumin has revealed that social media backlash following her body enhancement cost her endorsement deals with brands. She explained that she previously maintained silence on criticism but began responding after comments about her body enhancement damaged her reputation and relationships.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. New magazine show Lifestyle with Rossie premieres on Joy Prime

    Joy Prime will premiere Lifestyle with Rossie on Saturday, September 12, 2026, a 13-episode magazine show combining insightful conversations, health advice, social commentary and lifestyle inspiration across segments including health, relationships, personal growth and nation building.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 5 September

  1. PNP flagbearer hopeful critiques Chief Justice's public engagements

    Janet Nabla, a People's National Party flagbearer hopeful, has criticised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for extensive public appearances at events involving NDC members, saying such engagements raise questions about the judiciary's perceived political neutrality.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Big Chef Season 5: Two contestants eliminated in Jollof Challenge

    Twelve young chefs on Big Chef Season Five compete in a Jollof Challenge on Sunday, where two contestants will be eliminated for the first time this season. The challenge tests the chefs' ability to deliver flavour, colour, texture and presentation under time pressure.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. Patchbay Band manager questions structure of Ghana's music industry

    Philip Acquah, manager of Patchbay Band, argues that Ghana does not have a functioning music industry structure and that existing institutions such as MUSIGA and the Ministry of Tourism do not adequately address the needs and challenges of live bands.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Patchbay Band calls for greater recognition of live bands

    Patchbay Band has questioned the level of recognition given to live bands in Ghana's music industry, arguing that established groups like itself deserve greater recognition despite more than 15 years of performances alongside established musicians. The band's leadership questioned whether Ghana has a properly structured music industry that adequately represents live bands, noting that existing institutions do not fully address their work.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. DJ Awards Pub Fest tour arrives in Bono region with regional talent

    The 2026 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards Pub Fest will take place on Friday, September 4, at Countryside Xperience Centre in Berekum, featuring DJ Khalifa, DJ Floppy, Sharpguy Quest and other regional DJs in a celebration of music and entertainment.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Guinness Ghana DJ Awards tour brings street party to Takoradi

    The nationwide 2026 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards tour reached Takoradi with a street party featuring masquerade performances through the city's principal streets, followed by Pub Fest at Mouds Bar headlined by DJ Shiwaawa and featuring DJ Shyno, the Western Region's Best DJ.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 29 August

  1. Big Chef Season 5 Episode Three features Ampesi Challenge with evictions

    Two contestants face possible eviction in Episode Three of Big Chef Season Five as the competition introduces the Ampesi Challenge. After Episode Two's Gari Fotor Challenge, Setthlyne earned Star Chef of the Day, Michael was saved, and host Michelle Agyekum used her power to save Yayra from the bottom two.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gospel artiste Adom Kiki releases worship song 'Nyame Aboa Me'

    Award-winning gospel artiste Adom Kiki has released a new worship song, "Nyame Aboa Me," a thanksgiving anthem celebrating God's faithfulness and mercy. He also discussed his loss at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards and his Presbyterian Church upbringing.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. JoySports Invitational 2026 draw completed with 34 corporate teams

    The official draw for the JoySports Invitational football tournament was held on Wednesday, August 29, 2026, at Joy Prime studios, revealing matchups for the opening round with 34 corporate teams competing for the trophy.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Actress Ahuofe Patri says women could take greater world leadership

    Actress Priscilla Opoku (Ahuofe Patri) stated that women could take on greater leadership and influence globally within 10 to 15 years, noting that women are already making significant progress across sectors and should be encouraged to pursue leadership roles, particularly in underrepresented industries.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. National Blood Service corrects misinformation on ejaculation and blood loss

    Ghana's National Blood Service has issued a correction to claims made on a Joy Prime programme in November 2022, rejecting assertions that ejaculation releases significant blood volume or that regular sexual intercourse causes life-threatening blood loss as scientifically inaccurate and potentially harmful to public health understanding.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. Big Chef Season Five returns with Gari Fotor Challenge

    The cooking competition returns this Sunday with 12 young contestants competing in a Gari Fotor Challenge. Christabel won the opening English Breakfast Challenge, while Hamdiya and Tyanna placed in the bottom two.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Former Education Minister's spokesperson challenges textbook distribution claims

    Yaw Opoku Mensah, spokesperson for former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, disputed the current Education Minister's spokesperson's claim that no textbooks were developed for Ghana's new curriculum, citing official records showing 4,363,484 core-subject textbooks distributed to Junior High Schools and 9,559,367 to primary schools nationwide.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. Guests urge singles, couples to know partners before marriage

    Guests on Joy Prime's Let's Talk discussed what individuals bring to relationships and the importance of understanding partners before committing to marriage. A single woman emphasized knowing a partner's financial background upfront, while a married businesswoman shared her perspective on partnership.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. Christabel wins first Star Chef title in Big Chef Season Five

    Christabel emerged as the first Star Chef of the Day in Big Chef Season Five after impressing judges with her take on an English breakfast. The 12 young contestants faced their debut culinary test, racing to select ingredients in five minutes and then cooking and plating their meals in 30 minutes.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. Prime Insight to examine legal vacation and Goldman Sachs bribery issues

    Joy Online reports that Prime Insight, a current affairs programme, will on Saturday, August 15, examine two legal and governance issues: the controversy over whether trials can proceed during the legal vacation, and the conviction of former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko in the United States. The two-hour programme will bring together political and legal voices to discuss their implications for Ghana's justice system and anti-corruption efforts.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Tima Kumkum confirms separation, divorce case in court

    Media personality Tima Kumkum has confirmed she has been separated from her husband since April 1, 2025, with their divorce case currently before the court. She described herself as "partially single" and noted they have been living apart, though she praised her husband as a responsible father.

    14 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 13 August

  1. Ras Kuuku rules out political office over excessive hostility

    Reggae-dancehall musician Ras Kuuku has ruled out seeking public office, citing the level of animosity, character attacks, and divisions between political opponents—including between Ghana's NPP and NDC—as reasons he finds politics unattractive. He said he would decline even if his community asked him to represent them in Parliament, though he continues to vote in elections.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ras Kuuku recalls humble beginnings before music career

    Ghanaian reggae-dancehall musician Ras Kuuku has shared that he sold pure water, food, and rubber bags as a young boy in Dome, Accra, after his mother's death, while being raised by his aunt who prioritized his education alongside petty trading. Despite dreaming of becoming a footballer, music eventually became the path that changed his fortunes.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Tima Kumkum confirms separation from husband, divorce in court

    Media personality Tima Kumkum has confirmed she is separated from her husband, Dominic Duodu, and that their divorce is currently before the court. The couple have not lived together since 1 April 2025, and Kumkum describes herself as "partially single" pending the divorce.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Media personality Tima Kumkum sole provider for children for 14 years

    Adom TV presenter Cynthia Tima Yeboah has disclosed that she has been the only caretaker of her children for 14 years, covering school fees, shelter, and clothing entirely on her own while her ex-husband was uninvolved, describing the financial strain on her own home construction plans.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Rev. Annan advises on qualities when choosing spouse

    Rev. Daniel Annan has advised individuals to consider qualities such as fear of God, trust, and understanding when choosing a spouse, emphasizing the importance of the God factor, faithfulness, reliability, and transparency before entering relationships.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

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