Also known as: short-video app TikTok
TikTok — social media platform subject to Ghanaian regulatory scrutiny and linked to child exploitation, grooming, and fraud concerns.
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Joy Online
… Lade shot to fame with her hit single Adulthood Anthem, which became a viral sensation on social media, especially on TikTok, where thousands of users adopted it to share their personal struggles with adulthood. …
My music is a true reflection of who I am – Nigerian singer LadéThe Chronicle
President John Dramani Mahama’s proposal for a national conversation on the regulation of TikTok and other new media platforms is one that must be welcome by every well-meaning Ghanaian. …
Editorial: Mahama Must Clarify His Social Media PositionJoy Online
… His proposal comes after President Mahama called for a national stakeholder dialogue on how Ghana should regulate TikTok and other new media platforms. …
Shatta Wale appeals to Mahama for balanced framework to tackle social media abuse without stifling free speechJoy Online
… Entertainment happens on YouTube, TikTok, gaming sites and streaming services. A predator no longer needs to enter a neighbourhood; grooming, blackmail and sexual exploitation can begin in a chat, a game or a direct message from thousands of kilometers away. …
Is Ghana losing the fight to protect children online?Joy Online
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance will pay the US state of Alabama $100m (£75.45m) and make a series of changes to restrict children’s usage in the state as part of a lawsuit settlement. …
TikTok to pay $100m and limit daily child usage in Alabama settlementJoy Online
… I don’t mind the insults, but all of us have to decide what we want to do with TikTok. …
I don’t mind being insulted; I have a crocodile skin – President MahamaJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has explained why he believes Ghana needs a broader conversation on how TikTok and other new media platforms should be regulated, pointing to concerns over information integrity, anonymous content and the difficulty of balancing free expression with …
President Mahama explains why Ghana must rethink regulation of TikTok, other new media platformsDaily Guide
… The song became a TikTok phenomenon, topping the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart. The 2025 remix with Shenseea and Skillibeng propelled her to new heights: surpassed 1 billion streams worldwide; spent 22 consecutive weeks at No. …
Moliy Becomes First Ghanaian To Win Caribbean Music AwardThe Chronicle
… The prosecution alleges that she aided and abetted Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, also known as “Ghana Jollof”, who is currently outside the country, in publishing and disseminating false information on TikTok. …
NPP QUESTIONS ADENTA COURT OVER NURSE’S REMANDJoy Online
… I think doing covers on TikTok is what nudged me towards this as an actual career, because it came so naturally that it felt undeniable. …
Spotify names Lusanda as September’s EQUAL Africa ArtistNigerian singer Ladé says her music is a true reflection of her personality, experiences, and growth rather than an attempt to chase trends; she credits her viral hit "Adulthood Anthem" and continental success to staying true to her story and connecting emotionally with listeners.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Ladé says her music is a true reflection of her personality, experiences, and growth rather than an attempt to chase trends; she credits her viral hit "Adulthood Anthem" and continental success to staying true to her story and connecting emotionally with listeners.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorial supports President Mahama's call for a national conversation on regulating TikTok and other social media platforms, arguing that stakeholders including media organisations, civil society, legal experts, and users—not just politicians—should help determine appropriate rules that protect freedom of expression while addressing misinformation, threats, and incitement to violence.
29 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian artiste Shatta Wale has written to President Mahama calling for a balanced framework to address defamation and harassment on social media while protecting freedom of expression, proposing that Ghana's response be guided by clearly defined laws, due process and independent judicial oversight. His appeal follows President Mahama's call for a national stakeholder dialogue on regulating TikTok and other new media platforms.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has built foundations for protecting children online through legislation like the Cybersecurity Act 2020 and frameworks involving multiple agencies, but these efforts are not sufficiently connected, measurable, or fast enough to match the speed and scale of the digital world children now inhabit. Traditional child-protection systems designed for physical spaces must evolve to address online threats like grooming, blackmail, and sexual exploitation that can occur remotely.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
TikTok and ByteDance will pay Alabama $100 million and implement safety features including a two-hour daily usage limit for children, overnight and school-hour restrictions, and age verification measures. The changes apply only to Alabama and mark the platform's first settlement with a US state.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama said he does not mind being insulted, stating that his years in Ghanaian politics have given him resilience to withstand personal attacks. He remarked that his focus remains on doing what he believes is right for Ghana and Africa, despite the growing culture of insults and vilification on social media.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama said Ghana needs a broader conversation on regulating TikTok and other new media platforms, citing concerns about information integrity, anonymous content, and the balance between free expression and harmful or misleading material. He noted that the democratisation of information through mobile phones has created challenges traditional media regulation was not designed to address.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian-American singer Moliy won Dancehall Song of the Year at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards for her global hit "Shake It to the Max (Fly) Remix" featuring Jamaican artists Shenseea and Skillibeng, marking the first such win by a Ghanaian artist at the ceremony.
22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The opposition NPP has raised concerns over the continued detention of Techiman-based nurse Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was remanded by the Adenta Circuit Court for allegedly aiding in the publication and circulation of false news on social media. The party is questioning the basis for the court's decision to remand her for two additional weeks and to prosecute her before the Adenta Circuit Court.
18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Spotify has named South African R&B singer Lusanda as its EQUAL Africa Artist for September. The EQUAL Africa programme celebrates and amplifies women artists across the continent, and Lusanda's selection follows her becoming the first South African woman artist to feature on Spotify Singles.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Kwaku Asare has raised legal questions over the case against senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who was remanded for alleged links to the anonymous 'Ghana Jollof' TikTok account, saying the amended charge sheet and police brief facts do not clearly establish how she allegedly facilitated the offence charged.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel told the BBC that the firm would be "willing to implement" time limits for teen users, calling it "an important step forward for the industry." Meta is pressing other social media companies to adopt similar measures after agreeing to a $12.7bn settlement with US states over allegations that it designed apps to be addictive to young users.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Child protection organisation Challenging Heights has warned of an active network recruiting Ghanaian children into commercial sexual exploitation through social media, particularly TikTok, targeting girls in mining communities. A joint operation by Challenging Heights and Ghana Police rescued 47 sexual exploitation victims from six communities in Ahafo Region, 16 of whom were under 18.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union will propose a ban restricting under-15s from social media, video-sharing platforms, AI chatbots, and online games as part of an EU Kids Act. The proposal allows gradual access to services by age while imposing obligations on companies depending on service type and child age.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Australia's government plans to introduce draft legislation requiring social media firms to let users switch off algorithms, with substantial penalties for non-compliance. Communications Minister Anika Wells said the "digital duty of care" laws would provide basic safety protections, though the government is still seeking expert advice on implementation details.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
About 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries were subjected to sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms in a single year, with most cases occurring on social media, according to a UNICEF report. More than one in five children aged 12 to 17 across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe experienced at least one form of sexual abuse or exploitation online in the year before being surveyed.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Social media has evolved from a tool for connecting with friends into the dominant force shaping how people live, think, buy, learn, and protest. It has democratized access to audiences, shifted power from institutions to individuals, made news instant, and shaped culture and behavior through trends and viral content, though it has also accelerated the spread of misinformation.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
TrustGH, a scam verification platform, has identified more than 6,000 telephone numbers linked to suspected fraudulent activity in Ghana, with approximately 50 per cent of reported scam numbers associated with TikTok. Threat actors exploit social media, messaging apps, and telecommunications channels using social engineering techniques to target individuals and businesses.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
After Meta settled a US lawsuit by agreeing to add child safety measures, the UN human rights chief said all social media platforms should be redesigned to protect children and that governments must act rather than wait for courts to intervene. Meta's proposed changes include time limits and parental supervision controls, aligned with the UN's May framework for safer platform design.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Meta resolved a lawsuit brought by nearly two-thirds of US states over its historic collection and use of data from children under 13, based on the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. The settlement reflects broader industry pressure on social media platforms ahead of what is expected to be a reckoning year for child safety in 2026.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Meta Platforms has agreed to a historic settlement with dozens of U.S. states over allegations that its platforms fueled a youth mental health crisis, agreeing to pay up to $18 billion and overhaul key features on Facebook and Instagram. The company will initially pay approximately $12 billion, with additional payments conditional on whether competing platforms adopt similar safety standards.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Meta Platforms has settled claims brought by 29 states that the company designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children, misled consumers about safety, and improperly collected personal data from child users without parental consent. The settlement was reached during a federal court trial in California, averting what would have been a major test of allegations that social media companies harmed young users.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has dismissed claims that Stonebwoy is his rival, saying their relationship isn't as hostile as portrayed and that media and public have exaggerated tensions between them. He noted they live two minutes apart and that he sometimes teases Stonebwoy but urged fans not to take such exchanges personally.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
New Zealand will introduce a bill banning those under 16 from using platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook, with companies facing fines of up to 10% of global revenue for non-compliance. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the measure is needed to protect children from harmful content and addictive technology affecting their mental health and education.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian entrepreneur Adnan Saani, who reaches 2.7 million followers across social media platforms, has urged content creators to treat their work as a profession and invest in skills rather than chasing attention alone. He argues that social media only pays when matched with professional development, saying "attention is the door" but creators must build something of value behind it.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to the US to settle allegations that it and parent company ByteDance violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act by collecting data on millions of users under 13. The settlement is one of the largest-ever over child privacy issues, following similar violations by YouTube ($170 million in 2019) and Epic Games ($275 million in 2022).
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has directed police personnel to stop creating content on TikTok and social media platforms while on duty, citing concerns that such behavior undermines the service's integrity and professionalism. He has also instructed Service Commanders to prevent the unauthorized recording and sharing of videos of recruits in training schools.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
A 15-year-old girl from New Jersey dismissed her claims against Meta, Google, and Snap, which alleged the platforms' owners contributed to her social media addiction, depression, and self-harm. Her attorney said the plaintiff chose to dismiss the remainder of her claims to resume her life, though she had sought to hold social media companies accountable.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A burned body found in a vineyard in southern France has been identified as 29-year-old TikTok influencer Sonia Bellina, who had around 260,000 followers. Two men have been detained in connection with her death, which authorities are investigating as a murder.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Top social media platforms urged the Australian government not to rely heavily on early evidence that most children still use their products despite a landmark under-16 ban introduced in December, as lawmakers consider doubling maximum penalties to A$99 million and expanding regulators' investigative powers. Australia's eSafety Commissioner reported that roughly 80% of minors were still on social media months after the ban took effect but noted modest declines in underage accounts and said enforcement would drive further change.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →