… So you guys should expect,” he told the hosts Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio. Joker further revealed that Black Sherif’s new anthology is expected to be released this year. …
… Speaking in an interview with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio on Daybreak Hitz, Joker Nharnah said he is already involved in the yet-to-be-released project by the award-winning Ghanaian artiste. …
… Speaking to arts and culture journalist Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, the traditional priest maintained that, according to Ghanaian cosmology, deities do not leave their places of abode regardless of the level of human activity or environmental degradation. …
… Speaking in an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio, the outspoken pastor said members of his church usually follow his guidance whenever he takes a position on an issue. …
… During a discussion on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, he told host Kwame Dadzie that the disregard for Ghana’s cultural values is one of the reasons behind disasters such as perennial flooding. …
… Speaking to Doreen Avio and Kwame Dadzie on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz while promoting her new singles, Wura and Money, the singer said she expects a man to be financially stable, although she is capable of taking care of herself. …
… The contracts conversation culminated in an insightful panel discussion moderated by respected arts and culture journalist Kwame Dadzie of Joy FM and Hitz FM. …
… Expert Panel Delivers Real-World Insights The contracts conversation culminated in an insightful panel discussion moderated by respected arts and culture journalist Kwame Dadzie of Joy FM and Hitz FM. …
… The singer made the disclosure during an interview with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, explaining that the relationship developed after the song had been released. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.