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Okyeame Kwame

Also known as: veteran Ghanaian musician · Kwame Nsiah-Apau · King Kwame

Ghanaian musician appointed National Hepatitis Ambassador by Ghana Health Service; advocates on public health, climate change, and made-in-Ghana products.

2026-04-282026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    An award-winning broadcaster, DJ and producer, Andy Dosty has collaborated with some of Ghana’s biggest music stars, including KiDi, E.L, Ras Kuuku, Okyeame Kwame and many others, contributing to the promotion and growth of Ghana’s music industry.

    Andy Dosty becomes first Ghanaian DJ to headline SummerStage
  3. Joy Online

    In Ghana, one name stands out as the gold standard of purposeful celebrity: Kwame Nsiah-Apau, universally known as Okyeame Kwame.

    Okyeame Kwame: A true example of a national asset
  4. July 2026
  5. Joy Online

    To strengthen nationwide awareness and encourage early testing, the Ministry also appointed award-winning musician Okyeame Kwame as Ghana’s National Hepatitis Ambassador, recognising his more than 15 years of advocacy on hepatitis prevention and free screening campaigns.

    MoH inaugurates hepatitis technical working group to eliminate disease by 2030
  6. Joy Online

    The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has marked World Hepatitis Day 2026 with a renewed commitment to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030, unveiling a National Viral Hepatitis Technical Working Group and appointing musician Okyeame Kwame as

    Health Ministry names Okyeame Kwame Hepatitis Ambassador, launches taskforce to eliminate disease by 2030
  7. Daily Guide

    The Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service also honoured popular Ghanaian Highlife artiste, Okyeame Kwame, as the Ambassador for Hepatitis in the country.

    GHS Raises Concerns Over Hepatitis Rate
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    The launch brought together notable personalities including former Black Stars defender Anthony Baffoe, actor Edward Kuffour, Ghanaian music icon Okyeame Kwame, Dennis Amui, Head of Operations at GOIL, and other distinguished dignitaries.

    H4DS 2026 will provide medical care, empower youth in August – Dr.Samuel Nuamah
  9. Joy Online

    Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has said he is the artiste in Ghana who has made himself most available to support national development initiatives.

    I’ve made myself most available for national development in Ghana – Okyeame Kwame
  10. Joy Online

    Ghanaian music icon and entrepreneur Okyeame Kwame has shown appreciation to Galaxy International School for its role in upbringing her daughter Sante Nsiah Apau, after her O-Level graduation a few days ago.

    Okyeame Kwame celebrates daughter’s O-Level graduation
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghanaian music icon and entrepreneur, Okyeame Kwame is winning hearts online for a rare public thank-you to his daughter’s school.

    Okyeame Kwame thanks Galaxxy International School for co-parenting with his family to raise daughter
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    Okyeame Kwame thanks Galaxy International School for co-parenting with his family to raise daughter Ghanaian music icon and entrepreneur, Okyeame Kwame is winning hearts online for a rare public thank-you to his daughter’s school.

    Okyeame Kwame thanks Galaxy International School for co-parenting with his family to raise daughter
Culture

Andy Dosty first Ghanaian DJ to headline SummerStage

The News

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

Friday 7 August

  1. 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

Sunday 2 August

  1. Okyeame Kwame appointed Ghana Health Service National Hepatitis Ambassador

    Musician Kwame Nsiah-Apau (Okyeame Kwame) has been designated National Hepatitis Ambassador by the Ghana Health Service, continuing his role as a civic champion across multiple national portfolios over two decades.

    2 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Ministry inaugurates hepatitis technical group targeting 2030 elimination

    Ghana's Ministry of Health has launched a National Viral Hepatitis Technical Working Group to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030, as part of World Hepatitis Day 2026 activities. The initiative aims to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, treatment and awareness, with health authorities estimating the disease affects about 10 per cent of Ghana's population.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Health Ministry appoints Okyeame Kwame hepatitis ambassador

    Ghana's Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service have appointed musician Okyeame Kwame as National Hepatitis Ambassador and launched a National Viral Hepatitis Technical Working Group as part of efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030. The government plans to scale up interventions including nationwide rollout of Hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine and encourage regular screening.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. GHS reports three million hepatitis B cases in Ghana

    The Ghana Health Service disclosed at World Hepatitis Day 2026 commemoration that approximately three million people are infected with Hepatitis B and 500,000 with Hepatitis C in the country, with about 21,000 new infections occurring annually. In 2024, Hepatitis B and C caused an estimated over 3 million deaths worldwide, more than tuberculosis or malaria, with Ghana recording 15,442 deaths from Hepatitis B and 2,004 from Hepatitis C.

    29 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 27 July

  1. H4DS 2026 to offer free healthcare and youth entrepreneurship training

    Health for The Streets 2026, organized by the Public Health Alliance International Ghana, will deliver free healthcare services, NHIS and Ghana Card registration, and entrepreneurship training to street-connected and underserved youth on August 6, 2026 at the Efua Sutherland Children's Park in Accra.

    27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Okyeame Kwame says he is Ghana's most development-focused artist

    Musician Okyeame Kwame has claimed he is the Ghanaian artiste most available to support national development initiatives, citing his advocacy on made-in-Ghana products, hepatitis, mental health, and climate change. He plans to release a song on climate change later in the year.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Okyeame Kwame thanks Galaxy International School for daughter's graduation

    Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame publicly praised Galaxy International School and his daughter Sante Nsiah Apau's teachers after her O-Level graduation, crediting them as "co-parents" for helping shape her into "an intelligent lady with good social skills." His acknowledgement of educators' often-overlooked role in child development resonated with parents and teachers on social media.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Okyeame Kwame praises school for co-parenting role in daughter's education

    Musician Okyeame Kwame publicly thanked Galaxxy International School and his daughter Sante's teachers for their role in her development after she completed her O-Levels, highlighting the shared responsibility between families and educators in raising children.

    1 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Okyeame Kwame praises school's role in daughter's education success

    Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame publicly thanked Galaxy International School and his daughter Sante Nsiah Apau's teachers for their role in shaping her as an intelligent person with good social skills following her O-Levels completion, describing the school's contribution as "co-parenting" and highlighting how educators' contributions to child development are often overlooked.

    1 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 26 June

  1. Exclusive Events Ghana announces judges for 69th Miss Ghana auditions

    Exclusive Events Ghana has unveiled a panel of judges for the 69th Miss Ghana auditions, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra. The competition runs under the theme "Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy" and seeks young women with intelligence, confidence, leadership qualities, and purpose-driven vision.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 25 June

  1. Singer Abochi dated best friend after releasing "Bestie" song

    Ghanaian singer Abochi revealed that his female best friend contacted him after hearing his 2019 hit song "Bestie," which was based on his real-life experience of developing romantic feelings for her. They dated for six months but ended the relationship, realizing they were better as friends, which later inspired his song "Prison Break" about leaving a toxic relationship.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Ghana leads UN resolution on reparatory justice for enslaved Africans

    President Mahama championed a Ghana-led UN General Assembly resolution adopted on 25 March 2026 that describes the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calls for reparatory justice measures. The resolution passed with 123 states in support, three opposed, and 52 abstaining, though major Western powers including the US, UK, and all EU member states either voted against or abstained.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Ghana leads UN resolution on transatlantic slavery reparatory justice

    President Mahama championed a UN General Assembly resolution adopted on 25 March 2026 describing the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calling for reparatory justice measures; 123 states supported the resolution, three opposed it, and 52 abstained.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana leads UN resolution on reparatory justice for enslavement

    President Mahama secured a UN General Assembly resolution on 25 March 2026 describing the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calling for reparatory justice measures. The resolution passed with 123 states in support, three opposed, and 52 abstentions, though the United Kingdom and all EU member states abstained and the United States, Israel, and Argentina voted against it.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Okyeame Kwame becomes Ghacem waterproof cement brand ambassador

    Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has signed a brand ambassadorial deal with Ghacem to promote Super Strong Waterproof Cement, designed to block moisture and prevent dampness in walls. The partnership was unveiled at a ceremony held at the Ghacem Tema Factory.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Okyeame Kwame named brand ambassador for Ghacem waterproof cement

    Veteran musician Okyeame Kwame has signed a brand ambassadorial deal with Ghacem to promote the company's new Super Strong Waterproof Cement product, designed to address moisture and dampness issues in Ghana's humid climate.

    4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 21 May

  1. Okyeame Kwame pioneered family branding in Ghanaian music

    Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame says he was among the first artists to publicly involve his family in building his music brand, despite initial discouragement from others who warned it could harm his popularity. He maintains that portraying personal growth and stability through family visibility is important for public figures.

    21 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 18 May

  1. Ghana hosts youth ecopreneurship conference for climate solutions

    The Green Africa Youth Organisation's second Developing Youth Ecopreneurs Conference (DYEC) was held at KNUST, drawing over 600 participants from Ghana and other African countries to showcase climate and waste management innovations and connect young entrepreneurs with investors and mentors.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Okyeame Kwame protests galamsey at TGMA27 red carpet

    Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame used the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards red carpet to protest illegal mining, dressing in gold to illustrate the contrast between Ghana's gold's beauty and galamsey's environmental destruction. He called the fight against galamsey a collective national responsibility transcending party lines.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UniMAC men cook Ghanaian meals for Mother's Day community celebration

    On May 9, 2026, male lecturers, administrators, and staff at the University of Media, Arts and Communication gathered to prepare Ghanaian dishes for a Mother's Day celebration organised by UTAG, GAUA, and GRASAG in a maiden edition event called "UniMAC Men in Aprons," which brought the university community together in an unusual display of collegial connection.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Lali x Lola win Telecel Music for Good Award at TGMA

    Ghanaian afro-fusion duo Lali x Lola won the Telecel Music for Good Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for their #CroxItOut campaign, which raises breast cancer awareness in schools across Ghana through music and mentorship. The award includes a cash prize to support the winning artist's social impact initiative.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Okyeame Kwame uses gold costume to protest galamsey at TGMA27

    Musician Okyeame Kwame arrived at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards in a gold-themed ensemble with a gold-plated sword, flanked by performers representing the physical and environmental destruction of illegal mining, to spark national conversation about galamsey's impact on Ghana's rivers, rocks, air, and nature. He emphasized that fighting environmental degradation is a collective responsibility beyond partisan lines.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 11 May

  1. Telecel marks 15 years as TGMA headline sponsor

    Telecel celebrated its 15-year tenure as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards at the 27th edition, where Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year, Medikal's "Shoulder" won Most Popular Song, and Daddy Lumba received a lifetime achievement honour. The partnership, which began under Vodafone in 2011 and continued through Telecel's 2024 rebrand, has expanded TGMA into regional concerts, schools initiatives, and contributed to Ghana's creative arts sector growth.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Okyeame Kwame launches 'Clap Challenge' for schools nationwide

    Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has launched a 'Clap Challenge' inviting teachers and students to record videos of themselves singing his Clap song, post on social media with the hashtag #clap4others, and compete for weekly cash prizes of GH¢1,000. The initiative aims to promote creativity, unity, and positive expression among young people in schools.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Okyeame Kwame launches "Clap Challenge" for schools

    Okyeame Kwame has announced a "Clap Challenge" requiring teachers and students to record videos singing his "Clap" song and share them on social media with the hashtag #clap4others. One teacher will be selected as a weekly winner and receive GH¢1,000.

    4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Okyeame Kwame's 'Clap' promotes positivity through celebration

    Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame released a song titled 'Clap' that celebrates others' successes and promotes positivity and unity. Though some have criticized it for resembling a nursery rhyme, music lovers have praised its quality production and message of kindness.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

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