I was commissioned to write a book about Afua Asantewaa, but Kofi never told her
Afua and Kofi during happier times. It was a fine warm day in January 2024. I met with the publisher and his team for a lunch meeting at Alisa Hotel. We discussed at length the possibility of a 300-page book on Afua Asantewaa. It was going to be a kind of biography. It was at
Ghana will preserve Bob Pinodo’s legacy – Minister assures family
Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has assured the family of the late highlife icon, Bob Pinodo, that the nation will preserve and promote his legacy. “We are not taught coping mechanisms for grief. Although the scar may remain, the pain does ease with time. This difficult moment will pass, and you will
Akrobeto’s laughter video qualifies as protected audiovisual work – Experts
Akrobeto Legal experts have said that the widely circulated laughter video of Ghanaian comedian and actor, Akwasi Boadi, known as Akrobeto, qualifies as a protected audiovisual work under Ghana’s copyright law. They explained that while laughter itself was a natural human reaction and could not be copyrighted, the recording of the laughter, captured and presented
Ghana music legend Ebo Taylor dies at 90
On Feb 8, 2026 Last updated Feb 8, 2026 The legendary Ebo Taylor One of Ghana’s enduring music legends, Ebo Taylor has died. He was 90 years old. His son Kweku Taylor announced the death in a Facebook post Sunday morning February 8, 2026. He posted: “The world has lost a giant. A colossus of
Annual Ankos Festival shakes principal streets of Takoradi
The Central Business District of Takoradi is vibrating yet again with excitement as masquerades have taken over the principal streets to celebrate this year’s Christmas with the Masquerade Carnival, popularly known as the “Ankos” Festival. The Ankos Festival, marked on December 25 to 26, and January 1 annually, is one activity that sets aside Takoradi as the preferred destination
National Theatre to undergo major renovation
The Ghana National Theatre is set to undergo extensive renovation works aimed at transforming the iconic cultural edifice into a modern facility that meets contemporary production standards and delivers world-class creative experiences. The theatre, which has served as a hub for Ghana’s performing arts for over three decades, is currently grappling with infrastructural and
Thousands gather to bid Daddy Lumba farewell
The Heroes Park at Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi came alive on Saturday morning as thousands of mourners gathered to bid a heartfelt farewell to Ghana’s late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba. The scene was both solemn and celebratory, reflecting the profound impact the musician had on the nation’s cultural
Kumasi High Court to rule on Akosua Serwaa’s and Daddy Lumba marriage case on November 28
A Kumasi High Court will on Friday November 28, 2025, rule on the alleged civil marriage case between the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu also known as Daddy Lumba, and Mrs Akosua Serwaah Fosu. Her Ladyship Dorinda Smith Arthur, the presiding judge on the case, announced this during the ongoing hearing of the case in Kumasi
Court begins hearing to determine Ms Akosua Serwaa’s marriage to Daddy Lumba
The Kumasi High Court Five has begun hearings to determine the legality of the alleged civil marriage between Ms Akosua Serwaa Fosuh and the late Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba. The legal team of the plaintiff, Ms Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, presented a witness statement, various evidences and a power of attorney to
Court refuses injunction application on Daddy Lumba’s funeral
The Kumasi High Court Five has refused an injunction application seeking to block the funeral of the late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu filed by Madam Akosua Serwaah, who claims to the legal wife of the late musician. This gives the Fosu family the full authority to continue with the burial preparations towards the funeral
