Ghanaian music producer Appiah Dankwah, widely known as Appietus, is urging experienced producers to host masterclasses for emerging talents in the industry. Speaking on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, Appietus noted that many up-and-coming producers lack the foundational skills needed to…
Renowned theatre director George Quaye, one of Africa’s most gifted stage creatives, is set to bring Wole Soyinka’s celebrated play Death and the King’s Horseman to the National Theatre in Accra this August. The production premieres on Saturday, 23 August,…
Last weekend, The Hague came alive with the vibrant sounds, colours, and energy of Africa. The 14th edition of the Hague African Festival united established stars, rising talents, and changemakers from across the continent and the diaspora. The Hague African…
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) will honour Ghana’s music legends, including the late Highlife icon Daddy Lumba, with a National Music Museum and Hall of Fame. This move responds to growing concerns about the poor recognition and documentation of…
Sharon Dede Padiki, CEO of Padiki Art Gallery, has addressed criticism over her ‘unconventional’ painting of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, created live during his candlelight vigil at Independence Square. The artwork — a cartoon-style caricature — sparked mixed…
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has officially inaugurated a newly reconstituted Governing Board for the National Theatre, urging the team to lead efforts in reviving the institution’s operations and cultural programming. At the inauguration…