‘We Own Nothing’: Chocolate City Founder Audu Maikori Warns of Afrobeats Intellectual Property Crisis
While Nigerian music has achieved unprecedented global success, industry veteran Audu Maikori warns that African artists are quietly losing ownership of their culture due to a lack of proper legal infrastructure. Maikori, who built Chocolate City into one of Africa’s most enduring record labels, argues that massive streaming numbers do not equate to financial sovereignty…
Jehovah’s Witnesses Update Blood Transfusion Policy to Permit Use of Members’ Own Stored Blood
The religious group Jehovah’s Witnesses has announced an update to its longstanding policy on blood transfusions, allowing members to have their own blood removed, stored and later returned to them during certain medical procedures. Under the revised guidance, members may undergo medical treatments in which their own blood is collected in advance and reinfused during…
“I Felt Light, Free”: J. Cole Breaks Silence on Kendrick Lamar Apology and ‘The Fall-Off’ in Exclusive Interview
In a rare and candid conversation, Grammy-winning artist J. Cole has officially opened up about the whirlwind events of 2024, his mental state following his public apology to Kendrick Lamar, and the impending release of his seventh studio album, The Fall-Off. Speaking from his childhood home on 2014 Forest Hills Drive, Cole sat down with…
Trump Sparks Controversy with Remarks About “Taking” Cuba Amid Island’s Crisis.
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked global debate after suggesting he could “take Cuba” in some form, describing the Caribbean nation as “a very weakened nation” with “no money, no oil, no nothing.” In an interview, Trump highlighted Cuba’s “beautiful land” and climate while emphasizing what he sees as an opportunity to influence the country.…
Drawing Lines at Sea: What Ghana’s Maritime Boundary Talks Mean for Coastal Communities
Ghana’s coastline is more than a stretch of sand and sea; it is the gateway to our fisheries, oil, trade, and cultural identity. Yet beneath the waves lies a pressing issue: the delimitation of maritime boundaries. For communities in the Volta, Central, and other coastal regions, this is not abstract geopolitics—it directly affects livelihoods, security,…
A Plus Reveals AfCFTA Draft MoU to Establish Special Economic Zone in Gomoa Central
Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has revealed that he has received a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) from the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat aimed at strengthening trade and industrial development within the Gomoa Central Special Economic Zone. According to the MP, the proposed MoU…
DJ Sedem Ignites Bhimnatives with Blazing Mixtape Ahead of Torcher Experience
Stonebwoy’s official DJ, Sedem, has set the stage alight with a powerful 1‑hour‑37‑second mixtape, energizing Bhimnatives ahead of the much‑anticipated Torcher Experience in Ho this Thursday, March 5, 2026. Aptly titled The Natives, Volume One, the mixtape is pure vibes and pure Bhim energy unleashed. Featuring Stonebwoy’s biggest hit singles alongside guest appearances from global…
“Social Media is Not a Direct Promotional Tool”: Why Artistes Must Shift Their Strategy to Win
Stop Just Posting Links: The Ultimate Social Media Survival Guide for Artistes “Social Media is Not a Direct Promotional Tool”: Rethinking Your Digital Strategy “Don’t Just Share Links”: How to Build Real Engagement with Your Audience “Focus on One or Two Platforms”: Why Being Everywhere is Making You Invisible Many artistes struggle with social media…
“Music is a Business, Not a Hobby”: The Ultimate Survival Guide for the Modern Independent Artiste
Breaking into the music industry, especially in a landscape like Ghana where formal structures for royalty collection and artiste welfare are often lacking, requires more than just a good voice. It demands a strategic mindset. Based on the latest insights from the Digital Music Education Series (DME Series), we’ve synthesized the essential pillars every artiste…
“Music is an Extreme Sport”: Sarz Details the Brutal Economics of the Nigerian Music Industry
In a candid and wide-ranging interview, veteran producer Sarz has pulled back the curtain on the “brutal truth” behind the global rise of Afrobeats. Despite the genre’s international dominance, Sarz describes the path to success as an “extreme sport” where passion is often the only thing keeping creators from walking away. The most striking revelation…
