… sday, May 20, 2026, the Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority confirmed that GH¢5 million of the budgeted GH¢20 million has been paid to them. “Government has so far released 5 million cedis as part of the 20 million cedis seed fund commitment,” she told Kwame Dadzie …
… Speaking about the subject in an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM‘s Showbiz A-Z, the singer, known for songs such as Ensi Wo Yie, Mo Ne Yo, Adom, Work in Progress, My Meditations, The Doing of the Lord, recounted instances where she sought approval before using songs that we …
… Speaking to Kwame Dadzie on Showbiz A-Z, he explained that although he used to smoke and drink alcohol in his younger years, he later resolved to change many of those habits. …
… Speaking in an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, he said although all the nominees are deserving, a win for Wendy Shay would be a refreshing and meaningful moment for the industry. …
… The former hiplife artiste, who converted to Christianity after a near-fatal motor accident, made the disclosure in an interview with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, explaining that God has provided for him through people. …
… The ‘Wope Dodo’ hitmaker, who became born again about 13 years ago after surviving a motor accident, told Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio in an interview on Hitz FM that his curiosity for cigarettes and weed was hatched when he immersed himself in hip hop music. …
The government has released GH¢5 million of a GH¢20 million budgetary allocation to the Film Development Fund, with the amount paid to the National Film Authority. The fund is intended to support Ghana's film industry revival through research, training, infrastructure development, and financial support for eligible projects.
Why it matters
Government releases GH¢5 million of film fund allocation, providing tangible support for Ghana's creative industries and cultural sector recovery.
The government has released GH¢5 million of a GH¢20 million budgetary allocation to the Film Development Fund, with the amount paid to the National Film Authority. The fund is intended to support Ghana's film industry revival through research, training, infrastructure development, and financial support for eligible projects.
Award-winning gospel musician Diana Hamilton has stressed the importance of obtaining permission before performing or reproducing songs by other artists, citing instances where she sought approval from original songwriters before using their work.
Arts and culture journalist Kwame Dadzie challenges rapper Strongman's assertion that he was the first to rap on an adowa beat, arguing that Ghanaian rappers have rapped over adowa rhythms since the early 1990s, citing Reggie Rockstone's early hiplife work as evidence.
Ghanaian rap legend Reggie Rockstone, 62, has stopped smoking because of his asthma and says he has made several other lifestyle changes as he grew older, including adjusting his diet and avoiding red meat and pork. He told Joy FM that although he tried smoking and drinking in his youth, he resolved to quit harmful habits, noting that his father and son also have asthma.
Hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone has endorsed Wendy Shay's bid for the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards' Artiste of the Year award, saying it would be "a beautiful story" if she won, though he acknowledged other nominees like Medikal are also deserving.
Many Ghanaian mothers prioritize prayers, affection, and quality time with their children over material gifts for Mother's Day. Joy FM is hosting a "Mother's Day Out" event on May 9, 2026, at Crown Forest to celebrate.
Ghanaian gospel musician Yaw Siki says he has been receiving monthly financial support and annual rent payments from someone since 2017, viewing this as God's provision for his work in gospel ministry and prayer. He does not currently do other paid work and does not attend church but communes with God at home.
Hiplife musician turned evangelist Yaw Siki has attributed his curiosity about cigarettes and weed to hip hop music culture, saying most of the artists he admired rapped about weed. He became born again about 13 years ago following a motor accident and now restricts his children to Christian or clean content.
Nigerian comedian Klint Da Drunk has expressed gratitude to Ghana, saying his comedy career took off significantly after he performed at the TV3 Mentor show. He credits that performance with bringing him widespread recognition and continued support from Ghana.
Hitz FM held the maiden edition of 'My Hustle', a youth entrepreneurship conversation featuring four business professionals and eight young entrepreneurs who shared success stories and business tips. The quarterly radio and television programme, themed "Building Smart Businesses, Growing Strong," aims to empower young business people and connect entrepreneurs with mentors and industry professionals.