Joshua Kweh

I Almost Thought This Moment Would Never Come”, Yemi Alade On First Grammy Nomination

In a landmark achievement, Nigerian songstress Yemi Alade has earned her first-ever solo Grammy nomination in the Best African Music Performance category for her soulful and inspiring track, “Tomorrow.” Reacting to the exciting news, Yemi Alade shared her heartfelt emotions in an interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo at the 15th-anniversary event of CNN’s African Voices…

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African tax leaders meet in Kigali to boost revenue systems

Over 500 African tax administrators, experts, and stakeholders have convened in Kigali for the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) annual meeting, marking the continent’s largest gathering of tax officials. Hosted by the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), the event aims to redefine tax systems as key drivers of economic growth, social equity, and sustainability amidst Africa’s…

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Eskom suspends potential power interruption notice against City of Johannesburg and City Power

Eskom says its suspending its notice of potential power interruptions to the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and City Power (CP). Last month, the power utility announced power interruptions due to the entities’ debts. IOL reported that according to Eskom, CoJ had an outstanding debt of R4.9 billion. Eskom said despite its efforts to accommodate the…

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Vivo Energy Ghana commissions in-house nursing facility to support expectant and nursing mothers

Vivo Energy Ghana, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Ghana, has commissioned its Nursing facility, a dedicated space in its Accra head office designed to support expectant and nursing mothers within the organisation. The facility, named Obaatanpa (meaning a caring mother in the Ghanaian language) forms part of Vivo Energy…

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Inusa Dawuda and Papa Flava unite for groovy love anthem ‘Lomnava’

What happens when enticing saxophone melodies meet a symphony of percussive African instruments and some good old classic Ragga? It’s love at first listen! Enter ‘Lomnava,’ the latest collaboration from brothers Inusa Dawua and Papa Flava. The song is available to stream in music stores worldwide here: https://smrtlnk.app/e8ef6a69-97ca-40f9-b5bf-81dbc71538a3 Inusa Dawuda creates a warm, inviting, and…

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Sonus Festival in Croatia announces Adam Beyer, Boris Brejcha, Vintage Culture, Loco Dice, Mau P, Miss Monique, Richie Hawtin, Deborah De Luca, Gordo + more for 2025 edition

Stacked with new school stars and returning favourites, the Sonus 2025 lineup features the likes of Adam Beyer, Ben Klock, FJAAK, Joseph Capriati, ARTBAT, Deborah De Luca, and Indira Paganotto. Trance and acid will be on display from DJ Heartstring and KI/KI, alongside Reinier Zonneveld live, Ricardo Villalobos, Seth Troxler, and Sven Väth. House and…

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Kerry Washington helms the star-studded cast in Tyler Perry’s WWII drama ‘The Six Triple Eight’

Kerry Washington takes centre stage as Major Charity Adams in Tyler Perry’s upcoming film “The Six Triple Eight”, a powerful portrayal of the all-black, all-female battalion that served during World War II. The movie, which is written, directed and produced by the renowned American film-maker, will be released in selected cinemas worldwide on Friday, December…

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Media will be granted unfettered access to collation centres during Ghana’s Presidential Election – GJA President

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has reassured journalists and media houses across Ghana that they will have unrestricted access to cover the country’s upcoming December 7, 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. This assurance comes amid growing concerns from media outlets about the Electoral Commission’s decision to restrict media access…

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