Burna Boy is wrapping 2016 in a thoughtful note to those who are trying to compare him with other singers. He said that he doesn’t have a sponsor or support from anyone but he solely depends on God for his success. Burna boy who earlier in the year was mixed up in a baby mama … Read more
A post-mortem examination into the cause of George Michael’s death was “inconclusive” police have said. The star died aged 53 on Christmas Day at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. More tests will now be carried out to determine what led to his death, Thames Valley Police said in a statement. The results of these tests … Read more
Singer Ed Sheeran has appealed against a decision to refuse “incongruous” parking plans at his countryside home. Suffolk Coastal District Council turned down plans for a 1.5-storey “cart lodge” for housing vehicles at the pop star’s house near Framlingham in July. It said the proposed building did not “recognise the countryside’s intrinsic character and beauty”. … Read more
Congratulations to Pink and Carey Hart! The couple welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Jameson Moon Hart, on Monday, Dec. 26. The singer and retired motocross racer also have a daughter together, Willow Sage, who is 5. Pink shared sweet photos of her baby on social media: A photo posted by P!NK (@pink) … Read more
Whether mourning the death of a musical giant, teasing presidents or launching protest movements, Africans took to social media in greater numbers than ever before in 2016. Here’s a look back at some of the most popular stories and hashtags. #TheOtherRoom The moment the words came out of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s mouth, you just … Read more
Debbie Reynolds, who starred opposite Gene Kelly in the 1952 musical Singin’ in the Rain, has died a day after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher. The US actress, 84, had been rushed to hospital with a suspected stroke. Her son, Todd Fisher, said the stress of his sister’s death had been too much … Read more
Dancehall singer Livingstone Satekla (known in showbiz as Stonebwoy), has announced that popular Nigerian singer Tekno Miles will mount his GHANA ROCKS: The Bhim Concert , which is slated for the Accra International Conference Centre today, December 27th. He made this known to audiences at Sarkodie’s Rapperholic 2016 concert during his performance with him. Stonebwoy … Read more
When it comes to the deaths of musical icons, 2016 may be the worst year ever. Sunday’s startling death of pop singer George Michael caps 12 wretched months in which we’ve already said goodbye to David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Prince, Merle Haggard and Leonard Cohen, to name just a quintet of hugely popular and influential … Read more
Controversial singer Mzbel has cautioned people to stop hiding behind party politics to hate her. The singer, who has come under a lot of criticisms for supporting the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which lost the December 7 elections, urged that people should learn to respect the views of others. The singer, born Belinda Nana Ekua … Read more
Tributes have poured in from across the world for singer George Michael, who has died at his home at the age of 53. Former Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley said he was “heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend”, while Sir Elton John mourned a “brilliant artist”. His former long-term partner Kenny Goss paid tribute … Read more
Sony Music has said sorry to pop star Britney Spears, after an official Twitter account suggested the pop star had died. The entertainment firm quickly removed the hoax tweets, saying its global account had been “compromised” but that the situation had “been rectified”. Sony added it “apologises to Britney Spears and her fans for any … Read more
Sony Music has said sorry to pop star Britney Spears, after an official Twitter account suggested the pop star had died. The entertainment firm quickly removed the hoax tweets, saying its global account had been “compromised” but that the situation had “been rectified”. Sony added it “apologises to Britney Spears and her fans for any … Read more
Tributes have poured in from across the world for singer George Michael, who has died at his home at the age of 53. Former Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley said he was “heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend”, while Sir Elton John mourned a “brilliant artist”. Paul Young, who performed on the Band Aid … Read more
There’s something elegantly festive about an ocean of white tops swaying to beloved melody in a space which accommodates about 6000, but at the same time, curates the nostalgic rapport of a family reunion. There’s something elegantly festive about a crowd that understands and fully submits to party command. It is what Accra-based Citi FM … Read more
Singer George Michael has died at his home at the age of 53. The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and had huge success as a solo performer, “passed away peacefully” on Christmas Day in Goring, Oxfordshire, his publicist said. Thames Valley Police say they are treating the death as unexplained … Read more
Singer George Michael has died aged 53, his publicist has said. The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and later continued his success as a solo performer, is said to have “passed away peacefully at home”. Thames Valley Police said South Central Ambulance Service attended a property in Goring in Oxfordshire … Read more
Actress Carrie Fisher is in stable condition after suffering a heart attack on Friday, her mother says. Fisher, 60, who played Princess Leia Organa in Star Wars, is in the intensive care unit of a Los Angeles hospital. She had heart problems during a flight from London to Los Angeles, and passengers attempted to revive … Read more
The 2016 Headies is finally over! But what will forever be ingrained in the hearts of the audience was when Baba Nla crooner snubbed Eva Alordiah’s fiancé, Caesar. Wizkid walked into the venue almost at the last hour sending the crowd into a frenzy! While walking past the crowd he reached out to hug someone, … Read more
Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, is in intensive care after suffering a heart attack during a flight, her brother says. Fisher, 60, went into cardiac arrest minutes before the end of the London to LA flight. Passengers attempted to revive her with CPR and she was taken to hospital … Read more
US actress Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, has suffered a heart attack during a flight, reports say. Fisher, 60, went into cardiac arrest on the London to LA flight, the LA Times newspaper said. Passengers attempted to revive her with CPR and she was taken to hospital when the … Read more