33 h. ago Africa launches a landmark cultural institution for fashion, art & creative sovereignty

Africa is set to unveil a groundbreaking cultural milestone with the introduction of The ÁLKÈ Ball, a new continental institution designed to reshape global understanding of African fashion, deepen the value of African creative economies, and secure long-term cultural sovereignty.

Culture

8 d. ago Medikal’s “Shoulder” wins Song of the Year at the Guinness Ghana DJ Awards

Ghanaian rap icon Medikal continues to cement his influence in the music industry as his smash hit “Shoulder”, featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, was crowned “Song of the Year” at the Guinness Ghana DJ Awards. 

Events

2 w. ago SG Bank holds final screening of 2025 artention film competition, reaffirms commitment to creative economy

SG Bank Ghana has hosted the final screening and awards ceremony of its annual Artention Film Competition, the Bank’s flagship initiative dedicated to nurturing young talent and supporting the growth of Ghana’s creative arts industry. The programme has become a cornerstone of the Bank’s broader commitment to innovation, youth empowerment, and the creative economy. Speaking […]

Sport

2 w. ago Wendy Shay Draws Over One Hundred Thousand Fans to West Hills Mall

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wendy-shay-draws-over-one-hundred-thousand-fans-to-west-hills-mall/The Shay Concert 2025, headlined by Ghanaian music sensation Wendy Shay, drew an estimated 100,000 fans to West Hills Mall in Weija on Saturday, November 22, creating one of the largest entertainment gatherings at the venue in recent memory. The free event featured performances from some of Ghana’s top artists, including Shatta Wale, Medikal, KiDi, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wendy-shay-draws-over-one-hundred-thousand-fans-to-west-hills-mall/

Sport

2 w. ago Nasty C names Black Sherif, Kwesi Arthur and Vic Mensah as his top 3 Ghanaian rappers

South African rapper Nasty C has listed his top Ghanaian artistes, with Black Sherif leading the pack. He also named Kwesi Arthur as a favourite, along with American-based Ghanaian rapper Vic Mensa and Shatta Wale, in that order. The rapper outlined these names in an interview on Joy Prime’s Changes with Roselyn Felli when he […]

Politics

2 w. ago Veteran actor William Addo ‘Akpatse’ dies after long health battle

Legendary Ghanaian actor William Addo, widely known as ‘Akpatse’, has passed away at the age of 72. He died peacefully on November 22, 2025, after years of battling severe health complications. Mr Addo was an iconic figure in Ghana’s creative arts industry, an actor, lecturer, director, and cultural advocate whose influence shaped generations of performers. […]

Events

2 w. ago Media Personality Resigns from Medikal Label After Fan Backlash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/media-personality-resigns-from-medikal-label-after-fan-backlash/Media personality Erica Nana Akua Appiahnimah resigned as Public Relations Officer (PRO) for rapper Medikal’s Beyond Kontrol (BYK) label just 24 hours after her appointment, following intense opposition from fans and criticism from dancehall artist Shatta Wale. Medikal announced the appointment on Friday, November 21, 2025, highlighting her background in radio, television, and content creation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/media-personality-resigns-from-medikal-label-after-fan-backlash/

Sport

2 w. ago Rex Omar calls for broader collaboration to boost Ghana’s creative economy

Presidential Staffer and Black Star Experience lead, Rex Owusu Marfo, popularly known as Rex Omar, is urging a more inclusive and strategic approach to strengthening Ghana’s creative industry.

Politics

2 w. ago “I see myself in Shatta Wale” – Rex Omar on creative arts advocacy 

Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has earned fresh praise from the Coordinator of Blackstar Experience, Rex Owusu Marfo.

Politics

3 w. ago World Toilet Day: World Vision Ghana engages creative arts and media on hygiene

World Vision Ghana has convened a multi-sector summit bringing together stakeholders from the creative arts and media industries to explore innovative ways of promoting improved hygiene across the country.

Politics

3 w. ago Absa Bank showcases 2023 L’Atelier Ambassador in solo exhibition

Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with the L’Atelier Art Programme, has hosted a solo exhibition in Accra featuring the works of Edward Lawerh Dugbartey, a Ghanaian artist and the 2023 Absa L’Atelier Ambassador. The event attracted art enthusiasts, collectors, curators and young creatives who celebrated the artist’s contribution to Ghana’s growing art landscape. Speaking to […]

Politics

3 w. ago Creative Sector Leader Questions New Government Arts Funding Transparency

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/creative-sector-leader-questions-new-government-arts-funding-transparency/Fashion designer Beatrice Arthur has cautiously welcomed government plans for new creative industry funds, warning that transparency and fair governance will determine whether the initiative succeeds. Arthur, who leads the Fashion Domain of the Ghana Cultural Forum and identifies as a decolonial artivist, raised concerns about eligibility criteria and decision making processes following the Finance […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/creative-sector-leader-questions-new-government-arts-funding-transparency/

Politics

3 w. ago Government commits GH¢20 Million to Creative Arts Fund in bid to power Ghana’s cultural economy

Government has quietly put money where talk often goes by creating a Creative Arts Fund and seeding it in the 2026 budget.

Politics

3 w. ago Nii Noi explains how gospel musicians use church choirs to promote their songs

Gospel music promoter Nii Noi has revealed one of the creative strategies gospel artistes use to promote their songs.

Culture