Ghana Declines MTN’s GH¢20 Million Offer For South Africa Returnees

Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician and former Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) president Diana Hopeson has revealed that several Ghanaian music catalogues have recently been acquired by foreign buyers who came into the country specifically to purchase music rights.

Ghanaian singer and songwriter Ria Boss is expanding the linguistic and cultural reach of her music, revealing that she has recently begun incorporating more French into her songs as part of an intentional effort to connect with her growing Francophone audience.

Peacock is set to shine a spotlight on the life, career and cultural impact of Wendy Williams and her groundbreaking daytime talk show in a new three-part documentary series.

Former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” has been arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.
The government is introducing a digital enforcement system under the Traffitech-GH programme.

Communications Director for Wontumi’s campaign stated that the team is proceeding with the bid and believes his incarceration should not automatically end his political ambitions.

The announcement follows submissions representing 42 countries across Africa and the wider world, reflecting the international reach the Ghana-founded festival has built over more than a decade.

The anti-corruption body said it would assess the matter to determine whether the claims fall within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative steps are required.

Officials warn that the elevated level raises the risk of the White Volta overflowing its banks and inundating nearby communities and farmlands, especially if further rainfall occurs.
According to multiple reports, Meghan Markle is being considered for a part in Guy Ritchie’s Netflix crime drama The Gentlemen.

Ayew acknowledged Addo’s World Cup success but maintained the AFCON failure should have ended his tenure earlier.

Dr Yamson expressed regret that MTN Ghana had not issued a clearer statement earlier, despite a condemnation from the South Africa Ghana Business Chamber.

He shared that the song came from a deeply personal encounter that involved his mother who was hospitalized after an accident.

The panelists noted that many drivers on our roads exhibit an intense, often dangerous, desire to reach their destinations without delay. An act which contributes to accidents.
The President made the call on Thursday, August 20, 2026, after inspecting the long-stalled affordable housing estate in the Greater Accra Region.