Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, his family has announced. The family announced his death in a statement posted on the actor’s official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, expressing appreciation to fans and well-wishers for their prayers and support. “We, the family...
Ghanaian actor, comedian and media personality Seth Kwame Dzokoto has died at the age of 51. The entertainer, widely known for his portrayal of Judge Koboo in the popular television series Efiewura, reportedly died on Thursday, October 22, 2026, after collapsing during a radio programme at Owass FM in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality of the Western...
Award-winning Ghanaian actor and film producer Joseph Van Vicker has filed a defamation suit against fellow actor and comedian Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, at the High Court in Accra. Court documents indicate that the suit was filed at the General Jurisdiction Division of the High Court, with Van Vicker named as the...
Celebrated Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, widely known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. According to Vanguard News, his son, Olusoji Jacobs, confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Wednesday. “It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and fought, that we announce the...
Dolly Parton was barely six years old when she composed her first tune, “Little Tiny Tasseltop,” inspired by her corncob doll with silky hair. Her mother treasured the handwritten lyrics in a shoebox. “I loved that little doll,” Parton recalled decades later. “I expressed myself and my feelings through writing — I’m sure what I...
Chef Nyhiraba Zulaiha has successfully concluded her historic cook‑a‑thon attempt at the Madina Zongo Astro Turf, drawing nationwide attention and international support. The marathon cooking challenge, which began on June 1, attracted dignitaries, government officials, media practitioners, and enthusiastic citizens who rallied behind her mission to celebrate Ghanaian cuisine. The initiative sought to inspire young...
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged a GH₵20 million government investment in Ghana’s film sector, aimed at strengthening local hubs such as Kumawood and Gallywood and driving growth in the creative economy. The announcement was made during his 2026 State of the Nation Address to Parliament on February 27. Mahama emphasized that the creative arts,...
Ghanaian music sensation Mohammed Ismail Sharrif, popularly known as Black Sherif, has once again demonstrated his commitment to social responsibility by supporting unprivileged mothers at the Nkrumah and Yebuah Wards of the 37 Military Hospital. Through the Mohammed Ismail Sharrif Foundation, the award-winning artiste donated large quantities of assorted items and fully settled medical bills...
Italian-Senegalese TikTok sensation Khaby Lame has struck a landmark business deal, selling his company, Step Distinctive Limited, to Hong Kong-based Rich Sparkle Holdings in a transaction valued at $975 million. According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the acquisition will be executed through the issuance of 75 million ordinary shares of...
The Tema High Court “A”, presided over by Justice Janet Marfo, has ordered evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, to pay GH¢100,000 in damages to gospel musician Empress Gifty Adorye in a defamation case. The ruling concludes a legal battle that began in May 2025, when Empress Gifty filed a GH¢20 million defamation...