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  ‘Lambo Woes,’ the new single from Ghana-based melodic rap and pop artist Gingsen, explores the stretch where hard work hasn’t yet paid off and the choice between quitting and pushing on starts to weigh heavily. Built on a 127 BPM Brazilian funk foundation by producers Optimix Brains and Cowbowy, the record layers African rhythms over the beat to keep the energy high and the sound grounded. Gingsen pairs a hook designed to stick with verses that reward repeat listens, so the song works as both a mover and a mirror. Honest rather than glamorous, ‘Lambo Woes’ offers no easy answers, only the reminder that anyone stuck in their own grind isn’t alone. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

  Entertainment Week Ghana has officially kicked off its 2026 edition with the return of its Creative Economy Incubator and Deal Room for a second year, continuing its mission to connect Ghana’s creative industries with business, technology, capital and institutional support. Following its inaugural edition in 2025, Entertainment Week Ghana is returning with an expanded programme spanning entrepreneurship, investment, music, fashion, film, visual arts and live experiences. The 2026 edition will include the Creative Economy Incubator and Deal Room, Entertainment Week Ghana Summit, an art exhibition in partnership with Sankofa Gallery, the second edition of Atalé and the return of Airwaves. The Creative Economy Incubator was introduced during the first Entertainment Week Ghana to identify and support entrepreneurs building businesses, technology and solutions for the creative industries. The inaugural programme attracted more than 50 submissions, with Seudio emerging as the winner an...

  A new festival experience is coming to Accra as Ibiza 233 Festival takes over GHUD Park on 30 December 2026, bringing together music, food, drinks, games, fashion, entertainment and culture for a full-day experience. Inspired by the carefree energy and social spirit associated with Ibiza, the festival brings that sense of escape to the 233 reimagined with a distinctly Ghanaian flavour. This is not simply a concert. It is the whole experience. From daytime into the evening, festival-goers can expect live performances, DJs, food and drinks, games, fashion, interactive experiences and spaces created for people to meet, connect and enjoy themselves beyond the main stage. Ibiza 233 is designed to be as much about what happens around you as what happens on stage. MORE THAN A PARTY Food vendors, drinks brands, fashion and product businesses, creatives and other experiences will form part of the festival, creating a space where entertainment, lifestyle, culture and community come togethe...

  The Ghana Entertainment Awards USA (GEAUSA) has officially announced the nominees for its 2026 edition, celebrating outstanding Ghanaian and African talent across music, film, media, digital content, fashion, and the creative arts. The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Avenue Event Center, New Jersey. This year nominees represent some of the most exciting names shaping Ghanaian entertainment both at home and in the diaspora. Voting officially opens on Tuesday, September 1st,2026, allowing fans and supporters to vote for their favourites. Voting closes on September 20th, 2026. Fans can vote and find more information about the awards at www.geavote.ghentawards.com HERE ARE THE NOMINEES; Artiste of the Year — Male 1. Black Sherif 2. Shatta Wale 3. Stonebwoy 4. Medikal 5. Kofi Kinaata 6. Kweku Smoke 7. Lasmid 8. King Paluta 9. DopeNation 10. Sarkodie Artiste of the Year — Female 1. Wendy Shay 2. Gyakie 3. Amaarae 4. MOLIY 5. Cina Soul ...

  The emerging artist delivers a melodic and emotionally charged record about vulnerability, attraction, and giving in to feelings. Emerging artist UWA is set to release “Fallin,” a smooth and emotionally resonant new single that explores the intoxicating feeling of catching feelings and slowly surrendering to someone who has captured your attention. Produced around warm, atmospheric sonics and infectious melodies, “Fallin” finds UWA in a vulnerable space, reflecting on the uncertainty that comes with developing genuine feelings. The song captures that moment when attraction begins to evolve into something deeper—when keeping your emotions in check becomes increasingly difficult and falling for someone starts to feel inevitable. Rather than presenting love as perfectly straightforward, UWA embraces the tension that comes with it. “Fallin” explores the excitement, vulnerability, and uncertainty of opening yourself up to another person while knowing there is always the possibility ...

  For a long time, people thought African digital creators were just here to sell products for brands. But as the first-ever Africa Mindset Reset Forum opens today in Kigali, Rwanda, things are changing. Digital creators are no longer just making advertisements, they are helping to make important rules and shape the future of the continent. To make sure young people have a voice in these big decisions, Influencer Africa collaborated with the African School of Governance (ASG) to bring the crucial voices of new media directly into the conversation. Giving Young People a Seat at the Table The event, hosted by ASG, takes place from August 25 to August 26, 2026. Prominent African statesmen and policymakers are in attendance, including Rwandan President Paul Kagame and former South African President Thabo Mbeki. But the organizers made a very important choice: 80% of the people at this forum are young leaders. Through this partnership, Influencer Africa is helping to make this goal a re...

Westhanboyz are an Afrobeats duo from Port Harcourt, Nigeria now making moves from Lagos whose music was never meant to stay quiet. What started as freestyle sessions during their early school days quickly became something far more intentional by two young men from the south of Nigeria realizing they had more to say than words alone could carry. The sound is a careful balance of wavy and rooted, melodic and honest, traditional in spirit but limitless in range. Drawing inspiration from their Southern Nigerian heritage and influenced by artists like Burna Boy and Drake musical impact. Westhanboyz craft music that lives at the intersection of emotion, rhythm and raw truth. It speaks to the highs and the random fluffs of life with equal heart. With notable tracks like Highway, Diallo and Red Line already finding their way into the hearts of listeners. The real confirmation came when fans began repeating their lyrics back which has turned their music into a source of healing, clarit...