Ghana: Copyright Office Urges Team Eternity to Opt for Out of Court Settlement After Song Theft Claims
[Accra Times] The Defe Defe hitmakers have been hit with claims of sampling a line from a 2004 song
Ghana: National Film Authority Orders Television Stations to Seek Clearance for Film Broadcast
[Accra Times] The directive follows multiple complaints received about the unauthorised broadcasting of films by media houses and digital television channels.
Africa: Nigeria, Ghana to Represent Africa in U.S. Spelling Bee
[Vanguard] Young Educators Foundation, an NGO, has announced that Nigeria and Ghana will represent Africa at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, that will be hosted in the U.S. in 2025.
Ghana: Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Ranked As the Most Streamed Afrobeats Song in the U.S.
[Accra Times] “Calm Down” was initially released as a precursor to Rema’s debut album “Rave and Roses” in 2022. The single claimed the top spot on various charts, including Belgium’s Ultratop 50, the Netherlands’ Top 40, and Single Top 100
Ghana: ‘Defe Defe’ Song Theft Allegations Hit Team Eternity
[Accra Times] Team Eternity’s single “Defe Defe” from their 14-track album Testimony has achieved unprecedented success in Ghana’s gospel music landscape. The song has reached the coveted number-one spot on Apple Music’s top 100 chart
Ghana: 10 Rising Ghanaian Musicians to Watch Out for in 2024
[Accra Times] From skilled rappers to soulful singers, these rising stars are gradually pushing the boundaries of Ghanaian music and gaining international recognition.
Ghana: Stonebwoy Denies Role in Shatta Wale’s University of Ghana Show Cancellation
[Accra Times] In an interview on Asaase Radio’s breakfast show on Wednesday, Stonebwoy claimed he had no involvement whatsoever in Shatta Wale’s annulled performance.
Ghana: TGMA Is As Significant As Grammys, BET – Stonebwoy Declares
[Accra Times] Speaking in an interview on TV3 on Friday, June 7, 2024, Stonebwoy, who was adjudged the 2024 Artiste of the Year, at the just-ended TGMAs noted the significance of celebrating local accolades just as much as international ones.
Ghana: Winners of Imani’s Essay Competition Announced
[Accra Times] Accra — The competition featured topics centred on evaluating the innovative potential and practical implications of key political proposals.
Ghana: Titi Owusu Fuses Dancehall and R&B in ‘Nobody’
[Accra Times] Featuring production from renowned Ghanaian producer Jayso, “Nobody” fuses modern reggae, dancehall, and R&B, creating an alluring and cozy melody.