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Kumawood actor Bernard Nyarko reveals why he has stopped acting

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Popular Kumawood actor Bernard Nyarko says he has stopped acting and his fans won’t see him on the screens for a long time to come. According to him, he is never going back to that profession. Bishop Bernard, as he is affectionately called in the movie industry, is now a full-time pastor. Read More

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Sound Lion Records Drops “Mama Don’t Give Up” Single

Admin Editor April 2, 2020 60 0

Sound Lion Records, an independent record label has released a new single “Mama Don’t Give Up” to create awareness on the global opioid crisis and addiction. The song “Mama Don’t Give Up” provides inspiration and motivation to individuals and families struggling with addiction. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) it is estimated that globally, […]Read More

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Jazz legend Ellis Marsalis Jr., 85 dies from coronavirus complications

Admin Editor April 2, 2020 32 0

New Orleans jazz legend, educator and father of four musical sons, Ellis Marsalis Jr., died on Wednesday, Ellis Marsalis Center for Music director emeritus Quint Davis told CNN. The cause of death was complications of Covid-19, his son Branford Marsalis told the New York Times. “Ellis Marsalis was a legend. He was the prototype of what we […]Read More

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Coronavirus: Davido reveals result of second test for COVID-19

Admin Editor April 1, 2020 56 0

Popular singer, Davido has revealed the result of his second test for Coronavirus. Davido was told to conduct a second test after his fiancée, Chioma tested positive for Coronavirus. Also, Seyi makinde, Governor of Oyo State who came in contact with the ‘OBO crooner’ also tested positive for Coronavirus days ago. This necessitated Davido to undergo a second test […]Read More

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Coronavirus: Diamond Platnumz manager, Sharaf recovers, tests negative

Admin Editor April 1, 2020 45 0

Diamond Platnumz manager, Sallam Sharaf has recovered from Coronavirus in Tanzania. Sharaf confirmed that he tested positive for the virus on March 14 after his trip to Switzerland, Denmark and France. Sharaf is one of the celebrities who tested positive for coronavirus, alongside Idris Elba, Tom Hanks and others. However, giving an update about his status, […]Read More

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‘Star Wars’ actor dies of coronavirus two days after being diagnosed

Admin Editor April 1, 2020 53 0

Andrew Jack, ‘Star Wars’ actor has died after contracting Coronavirus. The 76-year-old actor who garnered popularity after starring in ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII –The Last Jedi’ as General Ematt, died from coronavirus complications. Jack’s agent, Jill McCullough confirmed that he died in a hospital in Surrey on Tuesday, March 31st. He said; “Andrew lived on […]Read More

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Coronavirus: ‘Wise Up’ – Patoranking takes swipe at colleagues

Admin Editor April 1, 2020 42 0

Popular singer, Patoranking has criticised his colleagues launching giveaway, competitions and having live sessions on social media amid coronavirus crisis. Patoranking, on his Twitter page, stated that those at disadvantaged situations were people in the slums, lacking access to internet. According to him, Nigerian artistes should be contributing money to help those Read More

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Edinburgh festivals cancelled due to coronavirus

Admin Editor April 1, 2020 55 0

The Edinburgh Fringe and four other major cultural festivals in the city have been cancelled this year due to concerns around the Covid-19 pandemic. Edinburgh International Festival and the Fringe, the world’s biggest arts festival, will not take place for the first time in more than 70 years. The Military Tattoo, Edinburgh Art Festival and […]Read More

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COVID-19: Don’t entertain visitors – Ebi Bright

Admin Editor March 31, 2020 61 0

Actress Ebi Bright has advised Ghanaians not to entertain visitors during the partial lockdown announced by President Akufo-Addo, as part of measures to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. The advice from the National Democratic Congress’s MP aspirant for Tema Central Constituency follows the partial lockdown imposed on certain parts of the country by President Read More

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COVID-19: Obuor demands dad’s autopsy report as 40 contacts traced to the late chief

Admin Editor March 31, 2020 31 0

The Ashanti Regional Heath Directorate says it has traced 40 people who had contact with Nana Osei Boansi Kuffour, the late father of musician Obuor, who died at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital of COVID-19 a few days ago. The father of the former President of the Musicians Union of Ghana developed symptoms of the […]Read More

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Coronavirus: 2Baba donates $25k, plans e-concert on Easter Day

Admin Editor March 31, 2020 52 0

In a bid to rally support and unify Nigerians against the spread of the coronavirus, Afro-pop music legend, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, will on Easter Day, April 12, hold an online concert (e-concert). A statement issued by the organisers said the concert among other things aims to encourage people to support the […]Read More

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Shatta Wale announces date for ‘Faith’ concert

Admin Editor March 30, 2020 60 0

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has announced the date for his Faith concert – aimed at entertaining people during the lockdown. The hour-long event will take place on Saturday, April 4, in the artiste’s home. He is, however, expected to stream the concert on his YouTube handle. “In this pandemic, I want my fans around the […]Read More

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I’m your last hope – Obuor tells Asante-Akyem South

Admin Editor March 30, 2020 47 0

Former President of the Musicians Union of Ghana(MUSIGA), Bice Osei Kuffour, popularly known as Obour has stated that he is the only hope for the people of Asante Akyem South constituency. According to Obour in an interview monitored by MyNewsGh.com, seeking to transform his constituency if given the nod is his priority. “Asante-Akyem South needs […]Read More

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Tom Hanks shares update after returning home after coronavirus diagnosis

Admin Editor March 29, 2020 39 0

Tom Hanks is glad to be home. The actor took to Twitter on Saturday to share that he and his wife, Rita Wilson, are back in the U.S. and thanked those who looked after them after they tested positive for coronavirus. “We’re home now and, like the rest of America, we carry on with sheltering […]Read More

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Coronavirus: Davido’s lover, Chioma tests positive

Admin Editor March 28, 2020 96 0

Popular Nigerian singer, Davido, has confirmed that his fiancée, Chioma, has tested positive for Coronavirus. Davido disclosed this on his verified Twitter page on Friday night, adding that he is currently in self-isolation. As of today, Nigeria has recorded 71 cases of COVID-19.  The Assurances crooner, however, said his result and that of his baby boy […]Read More

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Stonebwoy Distributes Free Hand Sanitizers To Fans

Admin Editor March 28, 2020 55 0

Award winning dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy, has distributed free hand sanitizers to people in and around Ashaiman to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).  “We’re giving out free sanitizers at the BHIM shop located at Ashaiman as our own way of contributing to stop the spread of COVID-19,” Stonebwoy told BEATWAVES. The dancehall artiste, who is also […]Read More

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Pastor Denzel, Friends Introduce Instagram Worship Session

Admin Editor March 28, 2020 49 0

Pastor Denzel and a number of his friends are starting a special worship, word and prayer session on instagram. Beginning on Saturday March 28, 2020, the session would feature from 2pm to 3pm. The other pastors include Pastor Isaiah, Pastor Nana Yaw. The move follows President Nana Akufo-Addo’s ban on holding of church services as […]Read More

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Obour’s father dies while awaiting coronavirus results

Admin Editor March 28, 2020 108 0

The father of Ghanaian hiplife legend and former president of the Musician Union of Ghana (MUSIGHA), Bice Osei Kuffour, known in showbiz circles as Obour, has died in Accra after reportedly catching coronavirus. In a statement released shortly after his father’s demise, Obour said his father, Nana Osei Boansi Kuffuor passed away after doctors said […]Read More

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Cardi B’s ‘Coronavirus’ rant remix lands on the Billboard Charts

Admin Editor March 27, 2020 83 0

Brooklyn DJ iMarkkeyz capitalizes on Cardi B’s viral Instagram video about Coronavirus to score his first Billboard chart entry. As preliminary reports indicated, the remixed tune “Coronavirus” sold 3,000 copies in the week ending March 19, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. The sales total prompts a No. 9 debut on Billboard’s Rap Read More

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R. Kelly joins list of celebs asking to get out of jail as coronavirus spreads

Admin Editor March 27, 2020 38 0

R. Kelly has joined the growing crowd of celebrity defendants asking to get out of jail to dodge the spread of coronavirus. The “I Believe I Can Fly” crooner’s attorney filed papers with federal judges in Chicago and Brooklyn asking if he can be sprung from the Windy City’s Metropolitan Correctional Center while awaiting trial on […]Read More

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Afram Plains: Residents search for hair in Bible to prevent coronavirus

Admin Editor March 27, 2020 40 0

Residents of Afram Plains are frantically searching for hair purported to be hidden in the Bible which has the potency to prevent Coronavirus. The claim is reported to have been made by a Prophet who said he got the vision during the National Day of Fasting and Prayer. The widely circulated belief has forced many […]Read More

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Rob Kardashian replies Blac Chyna on claim that daughter suffered burns in his care

Admin Editor March 26, 2020 72 0

The Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services recently conducted an investigation into Dream Kardashian’s wellbeing, attorneys for both Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna confirmed to E! News. On Wednesday, Chyna’s legal representative said that the 3-year-old suffered “severe” burns on her legs while in Rob’s custody on two separate Read More

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Make me ‘weed’ ambassador – Ras Kuuku

Admin Editor March 26, 2020 73 0

Ghanaian reggae dancehall artiste, Kojo Korankye, popularly known as Ras Kuuku, has asked the Government of Ghana to make him the Ambassador of weed. Ras Kuuku said he has the ability to explain to the Ghanaian public the benefits of marijuana to the economy and the human body. The “Wo” hit singer’s request follows the […]Read More

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Oprah refuses to let partner Stedman Graham sleep in her bed over coronavirus fears

Admin Editor March 26, 2020 71 0

Oprah Winfrey has confirmed she is self-isolating from her partner Stedman Graham during the coronavirus pandemic due to her recent health scares. The 66-year-old talk show icon reveals her longtime partner Stedman, 69, has moved into their guest house to quarantine as a precautionary measure.  Back in September, Oprah revealed she was battling with pneumonia […]Read More

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Court orders arrest of Afia Schwarzenegger’s ex-hubby

Admin Editor March 26, 2020 58 0

An Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Lawrence Abrokwa, the ex-husband of Afia Schwarzenegger for failing to appear before it on 23 March 2020. His absence caused the trial judge to adjourn the case to Monday, 24 March 2020. He is facing two counts of domestic violence, emotional, psychological […]Read More

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Coronavirus: Akon calls out governments, politicians, making ‘fake’ promises

Admin Editor March 26, 2020 85 0

As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase, Popular Singer, Akon on Thursday took a swipe at politicians and governments. Akon called out politicians for making promises to help those out of work and families in need without fulfilling them. According to him, no one has got any money from those that promised. He wrote: “Politicians […]Read More

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COVID-19: I lost 5 kilos in 5 minutes waiting for my test results – Gifty Anti

Admin Editor March 26, 2020 49 0

Television broadcaster Gifty Anti has tested negative for COVID-19. She is among a little over 1000 persons who have been compulsorily quarantined and being tested after entering the country from coronavirus infected countries. Oheneyere, as she is referred to in a statement, said she lost five kilos in five minutes while waiting to hear the […]Read More

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Rihanna’s foundation donates $5 million to help fight coronavirus

Admin Editor March 25, 2020 50 0

Rihanna’s foundation has donated $5 million to various organizations assisting with coronavirus relief efforts. The Clara Lionel Foundation announced the donation in a statement on Saturday. “When we first began this year, never could we have imagined how (the coronavirus) would so dramatically alter our lives,” the foundation said. “It doesn’t matter who you are or Read More

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Nigeria’s ‘evil genius’ trumpeter who influenced Fela Kuti

Admin Editor March 25, 2020 41 0

Nigeria has been mourning music legend Victor Olaiya, who created Nigeria’s highlife rhythms and influenced a generation of musicians including Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Nduka Orjinmo looks back at the life of the trumpeter, who died last month at the age of 89. Just like the well-turned-out government filing clerk that he was, Olaiya always carried a […]Read More

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Coronavirus: AMVCAs attendees advised to go into self-isolation

Admin Editor March 25, 2020 40 0

Patrons who attended the 2020 AMVCAs have been advised to immediately go into self-isolation as one of them has tested positive for Coronavirus. The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards happened 11 days ago at the Eko Hotel in Lagos and according to information from the Lagos State government, the attendees of the awards ceremony may […]Read More