Love Island star Indiyah Polack and comedian, actor, and podcaster Babatunde Aleshe hosted the MOBO Awards, which were streamed live on YouTube from the Utility Arena in Sheffield. Asake of Nigeria won Best African Music Act, and Stormzy’s Mel Made Me Do It video took home the Video of the Year award. What is the MOBO Award? An annual celebration of excellence in “music of black origin,” the MOBO Awards is a British music ceremony that recognizes accomplishments in African, jazz, gospel, R&B, hip hop, UK Drill, soul, and reggae music. Here is the full list of the winners of…
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Jesse Lingard, 31, a former midfielder for Manchester United and England, reportedly signed a two-year contract with FC Seoul on Thursday. After leaving Nottingham Forest at the end of the previous season, the midfielder, who was a member of the England team that advanced to the World Cup semifinals and won the Europa League with United, became a free agent. At the airport in Incheon, more than two hundred people gathered to greet him. At a Thursday press conference in the capital of South Korea, he said, “I have received several offers since last summer.” “I’ve always wanted different challenges…
The US Marine Corps confirmed on Thursday that five US Marines perished when their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crashed during a training flight in a mountainous region of southern California. “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I share the loss of five outstanding Marines from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and the `Flying Tigers’ while conducting a training flight last night,” Maj. Gen. Borgschulte, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, said in a statement. The helicopter took off for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego on Wednesday, “reported overdue,” from Creech Air…
Addi Self, a former member of the Shatta Movement’s Militant Group, recently disclosed the exact circumstances that disintegrated the SM Militant. Addi stated that he had expected the militants to defend him when Shatta Wale and his colleague Kweku Smoke got into a fight over a supposedly stolen track in an interview with Felli and KMJ on Accra-based Joy Prime. According to Addi, the militants’ defiance of Shatta Wale’s request led to their firing and the eventual disintegration of the militant group. “Kweku Smoke was one of the artists who visited the camp once. He had no problems with Shatta.…
Spendilove Acheampong, a budding and gifted Kumawood actress, has declared that she is not the evil girl the public perceives her as. She made that statement after her recent photos hit online with some slaying and hot portrayals of herself. Some complimented her on her growth into a stunning woman, while others took issue with how she presented herself online. However, the actress refuted being a bad girl in her interview. She claimed that the images on the internet do not represent who she is. Spendilove said they must wear nice clothes because of the nature of her work. The…
Well-known Ghanaian comedian, philanthropist, and businessman Micheal Blanckson, who lives in the US, has stirred up controversy on the internet after sharing a clever, cryptic message. The comedian made the statement following Nigeria’s penalty-filled victory over South Africa, which set up an intriguing semifinal match between two rivals from the same group. In large part because of Ghana’s elimination from the competition, questions have been raised about Kurk Okraku’s management of our national teams. Ghana has lost two of its last three AFCON group stage games since Kurt took over; our best result under his direction has been making it…
Wutah Kobby, a well-known performer of dancehall, highlife, and afrobeat music, has declared that he no longer supports the New Patriotic Party. He claims that musicians utilize their support of political parties to make money during election seasons, and they choose whether or not to do so because it may have an impact on their careers. He clarified that he is willing to support any political party that contacts him, whether it be the NDC or the NPP, because his work as a musician gives him the income he needs to support his family. In response to inquiries about it,…
Professor JK Mintah has been appointed as the new Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association after the departure of Bernhard Lippert. From the University of Northern Iowa in the United States, he received a Master of Arts in Physical Education and a Doctorate in Education (Sport Psychology). All of the technical handlers were fired by GFA after the shocking elimination of the Ghana Blackstars from the AFCON Group stage. Ghanaians called for the coach and the technical team to be fired after the Blackstars were eliminated two times in a row, indicating that the development did not go well.…
Popular socialite and brand influencer Efia Odo recently unveiled a sleek new Maserati SUV on social media, making a statement. She appeared in a few Instagram pictures she shared while attending an event, featuring the black luxury car that made its grand debut this week with style and sass. The vehicle additionally displayed a personalized license plate that said “Big E.” This development has, however, stirred massive reactions saddled with congratulations and tons of questions. Her colleagues joined those who had flocked to the post’s comment section, praising the car and wishing her well. Efia Odo enjoys keeping her material…
American rapper Rick Ross has promised Ghanaian dancehall and reggae artist Stonebwoy that he can arrange a virtual or in-person meeting and collaboration between him and pop artist Rihanna “this week.” Stonebwoy has worked internationally on songs with Stormzy (Life & Money), Angelique Kidjo (Manodzi), Beenie Man (Shuga), Sean Paul (Most Original), and Keri Hilson (Nominate). The two spoke on Instagram Live on Saturday, February 3, 2024, after Ross indicated that he would like to work with Stonebwoy on his upcoming African project. When asked who he would “die” to work with by the CEO of Maybach Music Group,…