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Artiste manager and entertainment pundit, Bullgod, has reaffirmed his belief that Shatta Wale is still Ghana’s undeniable Dancehall king. Bullgod, the former manager of Shatta, was asked by a viewer during an interview on Joy Prime to identify the person he believes to be the actual monarch of the genre. He claims that despite Stonebwoy’s extraordinary talent, his style is more Afro-dancehall than traditional Dancehall. Bullgod stated, Shatta has always stayed loyal to the pure Dancehall sound. Stonebwoy also does brilliantly, but he himself identifies with Afro-dancehall. For the real Dancehall crown, you cannot take it away from Shatta. He…
President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the National Security Council believes the country can win the fight against galamsey without declaring a state of emergency. There have been calls on the president to declare a state of emergency, especially in areas where illegal mining takes place. However, the president has insisted that there is no need for a State of Emergency per the counsel of the National Security Council. He indicates that he is willing to declare a state of emergency anytime the need be to help in the fight against the menace. “Yes, I have the…
Stablecoin market capitalization has surpassed $300 billion for the first time, led by Tether and USDC, with Ethena’s yield-bearing USDe as the third-largest player. The milestone highlights both crypto’s growing liquidity base and shifting competitive dynamics. USDT and USDC Dominate as USDe Gains Ground in Stablecoin Market The total value of stablecoins in circulation has crossed $300 billion for the first time, according to Defillama data, a landmark that underscores crypto’s deepening role in global finance. Tether’s USDT remains the dominant player with a market share of 58.52% and $176.3 billion. Circle’s USDC follows with $74 billion, while Ethena’s USDe,…
Dr Frank Amoakohene To combat the rising threat of illegal mining, the Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene has mandated all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to take direct ownership of the fight against galamsey in their jurisdictions. The Minister’s directive reinforces President John Dramani Mahama’s firm stance, designating forest reserves and water bodies as “red lines” that are completely off-limits to illegal mining activities. Speaking to journalists after a strategic meeting with local party executives, Dr Amoakohene emphasised the unique position of MMDCEs as community leaders. He also issued a warning about galamsey operators attempting to use…
Elon Musk this week urged his followers to cancel their Netflix subscriptions over a controversy surrounding an animated show and its creator. Musk on Wednesday posted on his X platform saying, “Cancel Netflix for the health of your kids.” The post was in response to an image accusing Netflix of carrying out a “transgender woke agenda.” Since Elon Musk called on users to cancel their subscriptions in protest of Netflix’s so-called ‘woke’ content, the company has seen its market value drop by $15.1 billion. Elon Musk started the “cancel Netflix” protest days ago after he cancelled his Netflix subscription and…
A Ghanaian man who formerly sought a career in music has made waves in the UK following an unfortunate arrest. After weeks of unlawful camping in the Scottish Borders, Kofi Offeh, a former singer better known by his stage name Kofi Nino, was detained by immigration officials along with two women. Ghanaian-born Kofi Offeh has rebranded himself as King Atehene, the head of the Kingdom of Kubala, a self-proclaimed African tribe. As per the claims, he has been residing in a temporary camp close to Jedburgh with his partner, Kaura Taylor, 21, from Texas, whom they portrayed as their handmaiden…
The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested suspect Daniel Cudjoe alias Ato Asare following a violent incident that occurred on September 28, 2025 at Simpa, near the Simpa Sawmill, in the Nsuaem District. In a statement issued on September 30, 2025, police said it received a distress call on the day of the incident about an armed confrontation between two rival groups. One led by suspect Daniel Cudjoe alias Kwame Ato Asare, and the other group from Dadwen, led by suspects Alhassan and one Abolo, now at large. The statement further noted that preliminary investigations indicate that suspect Daniel…
A mining pit collapsed on October 1, 2025, leaving seven people dead at the Kasotie community in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. According to reports, about 30 residents had rushed to the abandoned mine in search of gold despite repeated warnings from the Assembly Member for the Kyekyewere Electoral Area, Samuel Ayine, who had cautioned that the site was a “death trap.” The incident occurred around 8 p.m., with several escaping unhurt but 12 people trapped under the rubble. Rescue efforts have since retrieved seven bodies, while four to five survivors are receiving treatment at the Mpasatia…
Deputy Chief Executive of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Abeiku Aggrey Santana, has commended Shatta Wale after Shatta Wale’s song “Street Crown” was formally accepted for nomination at the 68th Grammy Awards. He claims that this is for the Ghanaian music industry as a whole, not just for Shatta Wale. This accomplishment, in his opinion, is evidence of the music industry’s expansion and its future prospects Abeiku Santana who made this known in a social media post, said, “Big congratulations to @shattawalenima 🎶👑 His song “Street Crown” has officially been accepted for consideration at the 68th Grammy Awards in the Best…
OpenAI hit a cool $500 billion valuation after a secondary stock sale, putting the San Francisco AI lab in rarefied company and on every investor’s speed dial. Half-Trillion Milestone: OpenAI’s Secondary Sale Crowns a New AI King The tender lets current and former employees cash out roughly $6.6 billion without issuing new shares, a classic liquidity valve for a fast-growing private giant. The mechanism avoids dilution while rewarding early risk-takers who weathered years of experimental research cycles. The outcome crowns OpenAI as the world’s most valuable startup, edging past SpaceX’s recent ~$400 billion mark and signaling where big money thinks…