🌍 Entertainment and Sports: Africa’s Dynamic Cultural Powerhouses
Supreme Court dismisses Oppong Nkrumah’s injunction bid application on Legal vacation
The Changing Guard: Why West Africa’s Traditional Comedy Era is Fading – Lessons for Creators and Investors
From Local Talent to Global Sound: 5 Budget-Friendly Steps to Build a Loyal Fanbase in Africa
📸 Snapshot (Music & Showbiz — Aug 17, 2026)
🌍 AFRICA PULSE WEEKLY: STONEBWOY MAKES HISTORY PLUS THE BEST OF AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS
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Politics
Supreme Court dismisses Oppong Nkrumah’s injunction bid application on Legal vacation
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for selected criminal trials to continue during the legal
Defence Ministry unveils cenotaph in honour of late Omane Boamah
The Ministry of Defence has unveiled a cenotaph in honour of the late former Defence Minister,
NPP petitions Supreme Court, Jubilee House over alleged selective justice
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has presented a petition to the Supreme Court and the presidency,
Ghana hits 45% debt target years ahead of schedule – Ato Forson
Ghana has achieved its statutory debt-to-GDP target of 45 per cent years ahead of both the
NPP to appeal Wontumi’s 20-year sentence-Justin Kodua
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected the High court’s conviction and 20-year prison sentence imposed
Business
Ghana hits 45% debt target years ahead of schedule – Ato Forson
Ghana has achieved its statutory debt-to-GDP target of 45 per cent years ahead of both the International Monetary Fund programme timetable and the timeline established
Ghana records 7.5% economic growth in January 2026
Ghana’s economy grew by 7.5% in January 2026, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has reported, signalling continued momentum at the start of the year, albeit
Burkina Faso lifts tomato export ban
Ghana has welcomed the decision by Burkina Faso to lift its suspension on fresh tomato exports, a move expected to ease supply pressures and stabilise
Sachet Water to sell at GH¢15 per bag from April 6
The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has announced an increase in the price of sachet water, citing rising production costs linked
Fuel prices to increase from March 16; Petrol up by 16.93%, diesel 17.21%
Prices of petroleum products are set to increase by a significant margin from March 16, 2026. That’s according to the latest outlook report by the
Entertainment
🌍 Entertainment and Sports: Africa’s Dynamic Cultural Powerhouses
Africa’s entertainment and sports sectors are experiencing unprecedented growth, with nations like Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya leading a cultural renaissance that’s capturing global
The Changing Guard: Why West Africa’s Traditional Comedy Era is Fading – Lessons for Creators and Investors
For nearly two decades, Ghana and Nigeria stood as the comedy capitals of Africa. Household names like Basketmouth, AY, Bovi, DKB, Clemento Suarez, and CJ
From Local Talent to Global Sound: 5 Budget-Friendly Steps to Build a Loyal Fanbase in Africa
The African music scene is currently the most vibrant in the world. From the infectious rhythms of Amapiano in the South to the global dominance
📸 Snapshot (Music & Showbiz — Aug 17, 2026)
1) Streaming is still growing, but platforms are stricter about what “counts” U.S. recorded-music business hit a record ~$11.54B wholesale in 2025, driven mainly by
🌍 AFRICA PULSE WEEKLY: STONEBWOY MAKES HISTORY PLUS THE BEST OF AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS
🎤 HEADLINE: STONEBWOY SHUTS DOWN OVO ARENA WEMBLEY IN LONDON! This week Ghana gave the world a moment to remember. The BET Award-winning artiste took
Sports
The Pulse of Africa: Trends Shaping Entertainment and Sports in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa
Africa is having a moment. To be honest, the continent has been leading the way for a long time, but the rest of the world
The Black Stars of Ghana have entered a high-stakes new era
The Black Stars of Ghana have entered a high-stakes new era. Just months away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Ghana Football Association (GFA)
Otto Addo has been sacked. Following back-to-back friendly defeats—a bruising 5-1 loss to Austria and a narrow 2-1 defeat to Germany—the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has pulled the plug just 72 days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In a professional landscape, this move is a high-stakes gamble. Here is an analysis of what this means for the Black Stars and the road
The Luckassen-Brobbey Dynasty: A Tale of Two Stars
In professional football, names often tell a story, but for brothers Derrick Luckassen and Brian Brobbey, the difference in surnames (one taking the father’s name,
The Invisible Rule That Changed Everything (CAF)
Most fans focus on the fact that Senegal scored the goal and held the lead. In the eyes of a supporter, that is the end
