Story by Bless Alormasor 11-09-2026R2Bees climaxed the 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) with what many pundits and music lovers describe as a show-stopping performance. Hits after hits, the crowd sang along and asked for more. The supremely talented Mugeez, switched his melodies; sweeping and graceful like a Strauss waltz and then sometimes, to something slow and majestic like Finlandia. Omar Sterling complemented with his signature story-telling rhythmic African poetry, filled with wordplays, simlies and double entendres.  But were R2BEES the best performers of the night? Hits for hits, R2Bees is arguably the greatest Ghanaian music group and the most accomplished. However, they have been as the receiving end of heavy criticisms for their stage performances over

By Bless Alormasor - 09-05-2026If Black Sherif is the answer, what then is the question? Later tonight, The Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre will play host to the 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards. The music industry lives for nights like this — for creatives in the music space, this is not only the night they are presented with the signature black star-shaped trophies as  reward for winning categories. The TGMA means more; it is a career-defining night. This is where reputations are carved and industry legitimacy is established. Artistes and musicians attain new statuses which will consequently translate into economic benefits such as ambassadorial deals, endorsements et al.  For members of fan armies, a

Story by: Daniel Kwabena Asare Founder and CEO of Azalea Academy, Leah Johansson Osei has praised Peter Kwabena Osei Foundation for its investment and support of local talents in Ghana According to her, young Ghanaian boxers require local and national support to rub shoulders competitively at the global level. SP Sport Promotions and PKO Boxing Promotions have formalised a long-term co-promotional and boxing management partnership, a move aimed at strengthening structured athlete development and elevating the professional boxing landscape in Ghana. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Azalea Academy, an intrinsic component of P.K.O Foundation, Leah Johansson Osei applauded the initiative which if well harnessed will contribute to unearthing local boxing talents in Ghana to compete domestically and globally and win laurels for the

Madagascar booked their place in a historic first TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) final after edging Sudan 1-0 in a tense semi-final at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday evening. A late strike from substitute Toky Rakotondraibe in the 116th minute proved decisive, capping a dramatic extra-time contest and sending the Barea into Saturday’s final in Nairobi, where they will face the winner of the second semi-final between Morocco and Senegal. A tight battle in Dar es SalaamWith both nations seeking a maiden appearance in a CHAN final, the game unfolded with intensity and nerves. Madagascar, semi-finalists in 2022, faced a Sudanese side appearing in their third semi-final after previous heartbreaks in 2011 and 2018. The match began

Madagascar and Sudan will meet for a place in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship PAMOJA 2024 when they clash in the last-4 in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday. This is the second meeting between Madagascar and Sudan at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). Their first clash came in the group stages of the 2022 edition, in a three-team group that also included Ghana. Madagascar won that decisive encounter 3-0 to advance as group winners alongside Ghana. Madagascar will be facing East African opposition for the fourth time at CHAN, with a record of one win, one draw and one loss. Their only defeat came earlier in this tournament against Tanzania. Sudan, meanwhile, are the first country that