Study reveals genetic key to rising kidney disease cases in West Africa

Scientists from Ghana, Nigeria, and the United States have published groundbreaking research in the New England Journal of Medicine, identifying a significant genetic factor contributing to kidney disease among West African populations. The study, conducted through the Human Health and Heredity in Africa (H3Africa) Kidney Disease Research Network, examined 8,355 people from Ghana and Nigeria,…

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SPINALL DROPS NEW “ONE CALL” REMIX FEATURING TYLA, OMAH LAY, & TMXO

Nigerian DJ/ producer SPINALL has dropped the highly anticipated ‘One Call’ (TMXO Remix), featuring South African Grammy-winning artist Tyla and Afrobeats star Omah Lay. The track is co-produced by Timi Aladeloba, aka TMXO, a Grammy-nominated producer and DJ from Lagos, Nigeria. One Call (TMXO Remix) is available now on all streaming platforms. The ‘One Call’…

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Pinky Pecks and Tinny score one for their city in new release ‘Labadi Turn Up

Pinky Pecks delivers on her promise of a masterpiece, silencing critics with her sizzling new collaboration, ‘Labadi Turn Up.’ This epic tune was made for the Ga fraternity and the denizens of Labadi, featuring a Ghanaian music legend from the city, Tinny. The new song is available to stream worldwide in music stores here: https://inmusicdistro.fanlink.tv/LabadiTurnUp…

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Academic City receives grant to boost biomedical research in Ghana

Academic City University College has received a grant from Seeding Labs’ Instrumental Access program to develop a world-class biomedical research laboratory. The grant is expected to establish Academic City as a hub for transformative research and education in Ghana and across Africa. The new biomedical lab will enable groundbreaking research, helping train the next generation…

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Leesu FemPower project launched to empower female filmmakers and transform Uganda’s film industry

In a groundbreaking move to uplift Uganda’s film industry and empower young women, Reach a Hand Uganda (RAHU), in collaboration with Sauti Plus Media Hub, has officially launched the Leesu FemPower Project. This innovative initiative is dedicated to amplifying the voices of aspiring female filmmakers and addressing critical societal issues through the power of storytelling….

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M.A.D Solutions secures new TikTok licensing agreement, unlocking global revenue streams for Africa artistes

M.A.D Solutions, a leading African music distribution and service provider, has taken a significant step forward by announcing a new licensing partnership with TikTok. This comprehensive agreement covers TikTok, CapCut and the TikTok Commercial Music Library (CML). The collaboration aims to empower artistes in the company’s catalogue to generate revenue from their music on TikTok,…

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Wizkid claims top spot on Apple music Nigeria chart with ‘Kese’

Grammy Award-winning singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has achieved another remarkable feat with his latest release, Kese. The song debuted at number one on Apple Music Nigeria’s chart, surpassing other notable tracks. According to the chart, Kese edged out Davido‘s Awuke and Wizkid’s own previous release, Piece of my Heart, which dropped just…

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Spice Arrives in Ghana for Highly-Anticipated “Jiggle & Whine” Video Shoot with Stonebwoy

Popular Jamaican dancehall artist, Grace Latoya Hamilton, professionally known as Spice, has landed in Ghana ahead of shooting a music video with Ghana’s reggae-dancehall icon, Stonebwoy. The Grammy-nominated artiste touched down on the early hours of Friday, November 15, 2024, receiving a warm reception at the Kotoka International Airport from Stonebwoy himself. Spice, renowned for…

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Ghana is Pivotal for Africa and a Strong Partner for African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies

  On the back of a series of policy reforms and regulatory changes, Ghana has positioned itself as a globally competitive oil and gas market. The country has put in place ambitious energy targets and strives to boost oil production while stimulating development across the natural gas value chain. A Ghanaian delegation at this year’s…

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