Celebrated Indian actor Dharmendra, one of Bollywood’s most enduring screen icons, has passed away at the age of 89 in Mumbai after weeks of recurring hospital stays. Dharmendra, who was set to mark his 90th birthday on December 8, rose to prominence as one of India’s most recognizable film stars, dominating the silver screen through...
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Veteran Actor William Addo, ‘Akpatse’, Dies at 72
Ghana’s creative arts industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor William Addo, affectionately known as “Akpatse”, who passed away peacefully on November 22 at the age of 72 after a prolonged battle with health complications. Addo was a towering figure in Ghanaian theatre and film, celebrated for his unforgettable performances on GTV’s Thursday Theatre...
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Shatta Wale Thanks Fans, EOCO After His Release
Dancehall star Charles Nii Armah Mensah, widely known as Shatta Wale, has extended heartfelt appreciation to his supporters, management team, and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following his release from custody on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The musician regained his freedom after fulfilling updated bail requirements, which saw his initial GH₵10 million bail...
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Shatta Wale Secures GH₵10 Million Bail in Lamborghini Probe
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has released dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, widely known as Shatta Wale, on bail set at GH₵10 million, with two sureties required to be validated. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 21, EOCO confirmed that Shatta Wale was invited to support ongoing inquiries into a 2019...
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Shatta Wale Detained by EOCO Over Lamborghini Tax Probe
Dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., widely recognized by his stage name Shatta Wale, has been taken into custody by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as part of an inquiry into the tax status of a yellow Lamborghini Urus. A statement issued by his management confirmed that the artist voluntarily appeared at...
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EOCO Seizes Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini Linked to Convicted Fraudster
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has confirmed the confiscation of a luxury Lamborghini Urus SUV from renowned Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale. According to EOCO, the vehicle is connected to Nana Kwabena Amuah—also known as Philip Osei Tutu a Ghanaian-American who was convicted in the United States for orchestrating large-scale romance scams and business...
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Muslim Youth Dazzle With Talents at Baina TV’S “Ummah” Show Auditions
The vibrant spirit of Ghana’s Muslim youth was on full display over the weekend as Baina TV held auditions for its upcoming reality programme, The Ummah Show. The two-day event, hosted at the Africana Guest House in Madina, Accra, drew young Muslims from across the capital and beyond, all eager to showcase their talents and...
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‘I’m a clean boy; my success is from music’ – Shatta Wale dismisses claims of fraud involvement
Popular dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has responded to critics who claim he’s involved in fraudulent schemes. Following news of the arrests of several Ghanaian ‘businessmen’ allegedly involved in romance and inheritance scams, a video shared on X show Shatta Wale defending his source of income. Among those arrested by the FBI is Isaac Kofi Oduro...
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Shirley Frimpong-Manso bemoans Ghana’s hype for Tyler Perry’s ‘Straw’
Tyler Perry’s latest movie did not only gain traction in Hollywood; it had a global wave that swept through Ghana as well. A lot of Ghanaian movie lovers, critics and film buffs, took to their various media platforms to either pass commentary or analyse the movie when it was released. While a lot of people...
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NPA sets new price floor for petroleum products
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has introduced a new price floor for petroleum products for the second pricing window of February, requiring Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) to adhere strictly to the set minimum prices. The directive, effective from February 16 to 28, 2025, mandates that no company should sell fuel...