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Kwame Dadzie

Kwame Dadzie — broadcaster and columnist who critiques government cultural initiatives and hosts entertainment industry events in Ghana.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The discussion was moderated by broadcaster and arts and culture journalist Kwame Dadzie.

    Ghana spends 0.084% of expenditure on creative industry – JoyNews Research
  3. Joy Online

    The discussion was moderated by broadcaster and arts and culture journalist Kwame Dadzie.

    NPP government supported comedians more than NDC – Lekzy DeComic
  4. Joy Online

    The discussion will be moderated by broadcaster and arts and culture journalist, Kwame Dadzie.

    All is set for Joy FM’s 9th Showbiz Roundtable tomorrow
  5. Joy Online

    I later had the same conversation with another colleague I deeply admire, Kwame Dadzie.

    Why mainstream entertainment journalism deserves a seat at the table
  6. Joy Online

    The event, hosted by Entertainment Journalist Kwame Dadzie, was held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Ridge, Accra.

    Joy FM’s ‘Weekend City Show’ crowned Comic Radio Show of the Year at 2026 Ghana Comedy Awards
  7. Daily Guide

    Hosted by renowned broadcaster Kwame Dadzie, the night saw the likes of AKA Ebenezer winning the ultimate Comedian/Comic Actor of the Year, Clemento Suarez grabbed Comedy Theater Act, and Shatta Wale won Alternative Comedy Act.

    AKA Ebenezer, Killa Ntua, Sabinus, Others Win Big @ Ghana Comedy Awards
  8. July 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Ghanaian media personality Kwame Dadzie has been named host of the sixth edition of the Ghana Comedy Awards, scheduled for Saturday, 1st August 2026, at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ridge, Accra.

    Kwame Dadzie to host 6th Ghana Comedy Awards
  10. Daily Guide

    Kwame Dadzie Renowned Ghanaian radio presenter, Kwame Dadzie, has been unveiled as the host of this year’s Ghana Comedy Awards 2026.

    Kwame Dadzie To Host Ghana Comedy Awards
  11. Joy Online

    Speaking on Daybreak Hitz with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio on Hitz FM, the musician reflected on the poor treatment reggae and dancehall artistes received during the early years of the genre, saying they were often disrespected despite their talent and contribution to Ghanaian m

    The struggles behind reggae and dancehall’s rise in Ghana must be documented – Sugar Ranking
  12. Joy Online

    The discussion will be moderated by broadcaster and arts and culture journalist, Kwame Dadzie.

    Joy FM’s Showbiz Roundtable to assess Mahama administration’s performance in tourism, culture and creative arts
Culture

DJ Slim criticises Stonebwoy's live video approach to Sarkodie row

The News

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

Thursday 10 September

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. NPP parliamentary aspirant calls for tourism minister's removal

    James Korsah-Brown, an NPP parliamentary aspirant for Mfantseman, has called for Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Abla Dzifa Gomashie to be replaced, citing subpar performance and saying the minister has not effectively leveraged existing programmes like Beyond the Return to boost the creative economy.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. Diana Hamilton says stage fright affects her before performances

    Ghanaian gospel musician Diana Hamilton has revealed that she experiences stage fright before major performances, including at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards. She attributed her perceived composure and presence to focusing on instrumental loops during performances rather than natural confidence.

    2 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Gospel musician Diana Hamilton experiences stage fright before performances

    Ghanaian gospel musician Diana Hamilton has revealed she experiences stage fright despite her acclaimed performances at major events, recounting occasions when she felt physically unwell before performing. She explained that what audiences perceive as her composure and stage presence results from focusing on instrumental loops to maintain her performance.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. Columnist urges President Mahama to scrap Black Star Experience initiative

    Kwame Dadzie, in an open letter to President Mahama, calls for the scrapping of the Black Star Experience—a campaign initiative promised to position Ghana as a Culture, Arts, and Tourism brand—citing five months of inactivity and a lack of clear execution that suggests the NDC may complete its term without making meaningful progress on the project.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. 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

  2. Journalist calls for scrapping Black Star Experience Secretariat

    Kwame Dadzie has called on government to scrap the Black Star Experience Secretariat and reassign its head, Rex Omar, to another department, arguing that one year after its inauguration the secretariat has failed to deliver on its original mandate to transform Ghana's tourism, culture and creative arts sectors and has instead become merely a name for projects the agencies were already undertaking.

    13 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 11 August

  1. GTA's tourism data collection model fails to capture true economic value

    Francis Doku, COO of Maestro Africa Group, has criticized the Ghana Tourism Authority's data collection model as defective, arguing it fails to accurately represent tourism's contribution to the economy because the Authority has not properly set up its Tourism Satellite Account. He cited the 2025 annual report's figures of 1.3 million arrivals at an average spend of GH¢3,320 per person as unrealistic.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana allocates 0.084% of budget to creative industry

    Ghana spends 0.084% of its overall expenditure on the creative industry, equivalent to GH¢255 million, according to JoyNews Research presented at the ninth Joy FM Showbiz Roundtable.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 9 August

  1. NPP government supported comedians more than NDC – Lekzy DeComic

    Ghanaian comedian Lekzy DeComic says the previous NPP government paid more attention to comedians and the entertainment industry than the current NDC administration, noting that the NPP government helped facilitate comedians' travel to the USA for Ghana Week celebrations in Washington, DC, while the current government appears indifferent to the comedy sector.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Joy FM's ninth Showbiz Roundtable examines government's cultural policy impact

    Joy FM will host its 9th Showbiz Roundtable on Saturday, 8 August 2026, themed "Assessing 20 Months of Government's Impact on Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts." The live programme, featuring industry professionals and moderated by broadcaster Kwame Dadzie, will examine government commitments to the sector, assess policy implementation, and explore Ghana's creative economy, with listeners able to contribute via WhatsApp.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Entertainment journalist reflects on industry recognition and relevance

    An entertainment journalist discusses feeling overlooked by Ghana's music industry and argues that mainstream entertainment journalism deserves greater recognition in documenting the country's creative space. The piece explores whether the industry intentionally sidelines mainstream media or whether journalists must reinvent themselves to stay relevant.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Joy FM's Weekend City Show wins Ghana Comedy Awards

    Joy FM's Weekend City Show has been named Comic Radio Show of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Comedy Awards, held on August 1, 2026 in Accra. The show, hosted by Kofi Hayford and featuring regular contributors Langabel and Rubbin, beat five other nominated programs in the category.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. AKA Ebenezer wins Comedian of the Year at Ghana Comedy Awards

    The 6th annual Ghana Comedy Awards took place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ridge, Accra, with AKA Ebenezer winning Comedian/Comic Actor of the Year, Clemento Suarez winning Comedy Theatre Act, and Sabinus winning African Comedian, among numerous other category winners.

    3 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 30 July

  1. 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

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Kwame Dadzie to host Ghana Comedy Awards 2026

    Radio presenter Kwame Dadzie will host the 6th Ghana Comedy Awards on August 1, 2026, at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ridge, Accra. The event, organised by Creative Republic Limited, celebrates outstanding achievements in the Ghanaian comedy industry across categories including Comedy Actor of the Year and Comic TV/Radio Programme of the Year.

    28 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 23 July

  1. 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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Joy FM to assess Mahama admin's tourism and culture performance

    Joy FM's ninth Showbiz Roundtable will examine the Mahama administration's performance in tourism, culture and creative arts over the past 20 months, featuring a panel discussion on government commitments, policy implementation, and the creative economy's path forward. The four-hour programme airs live on Saturday, August 8, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Joy FM, Joy Prime and Joy News.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Sugar Ranking plans eventual shift to highlife from reggae

    Reggae and dancehall artiste Sugar Ranking TheRabbi said he will eventually dedicate more effort to highlife music, which he describes as the foundation of Ghana's musical identity. He explained that while reggae and dancehall have played a significant role in his career, he plans to transition to highlife or mid-tempo reggae at a later stage once his youthful exuberance fades.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. Stonebwoy's PR head says musician avoids publicity stunts

    Vida Adutwumwaa, Head of Public Relations at Stonebwoy's Burniton Music Group, said the dancehall musician does not rely on PR stunts for publicity, noting that such strategies do not align with his brand or character. She dismissed suggestions that his recent cryptic social media posts were publicity stunts, describing them instead as spontaneous reactions.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Jay Foley returns to music production with star-studded EP project

    Ghanaian broadcaster and music producer Jay Foley has resumed music production after stepping away for several years, recently working on a special EP featuring popular artistes that he plans to release as a celebration of his journey and contributions to Ghana's music industry.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Jay Foley returns to music production after years away

    Ghanaian broadcaster and music producer Jay Foley has resumed music production after stepping away for several years, and is currently working on a special EP featuring popular artistes that he plans to release as a way of celebrating his contributions to Ghana's music industry.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Actor Tandoh Adote urges stronger laws for voice-over artistes

    Ghanaian actor and voice-over artiste Andrew Tandoh Adote has called for stronger legislation to protect intellectual property rights of voice-over artistes and ensure they receive royalties. He emphasized that while individual artistes and industry associations are making efforts, government support through legislation is necessary to standardize the industry and prevent existing initiatives from failing.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Networking essential to success in Ghana's voice-over industry

    Ghanaian music producer and voice-over artiste Ball J has stressed that networking and communication are as important as talent in the voice-over business, noting that building relationships with industry players and connecting through social media and production credits can unlock job opportunities that talent alone cannot secure.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 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

  3. Jay Foley urges Ghanaian voice artistes to digitise voices for AI

    Voice-over artiste Jay Foley has called on Ghanaian voice artistes to digitise their voices on AI platforms to create new revenue streams and improve Ghanaian language representation, noting that AI platforms currently lack Ghanaian voice-over artistes and struggle to pronounce local words accurately. He has cloned his own voice for commercial use on these platforms.

    14 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 13 July

  1. 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

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