LifestyleBlack Sherif Built a Sonic System. It Is Exposing Ghana’s Culture of Rushed and Disposable Music

Black Sherif did not just make an album. He spent three years building a sonic world with philosophical depth, emotional structure, and intentional composition. As Iron Boy dominates charts globally, it is exposing a deeper crisis inside Ghana’s music industry: rushed production, trend driven songwriting, and disposable music engineered for TikTok moments rather than lasting cultural impact.

May 10, 2026

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PoliticsAfricans Back a Free Press, But Those Living Under One Are Least Likely to Defend It

Most Africans say they support press freedom. A new survey of 45,600 people across 38 countries confirms it, with 72% backing the media's watchdog role and nearly two-thirds preferring an independent press over government regulation. Those are the numbers that will lead most coverage of this report. They are also the less interesting numbers. Buried in the same Afrobarometer data is a finding that reframes everything above it: citizens who live in countries with a press they perceive as free are measurably less likely to support media freedom than those living under censorship. Support for press freedom is highest among the people already denied it. As continental perceptions of media liberty continue to fall, the question worth asking is not whether Africans value a free press. It is why that value tends to arrive too late.

May 7, 2026

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BusinessAs Ghana Pushes Financial Institutions Toward Local Data Hosting, Digital Realty Emerges as a Critical Infrastructure Player at 3i Africa

As Ghana’s financial sector accelerates digital transformation, regulators are placing increasing focus on local data hosting, resilience, and sovereign infrastructure. At 3i Africa Summit, Digital Realty is positioning the infrastructure behind financial systems — from banking and fintech to digital assets and cloud environments — as a critical part of Ghana’s digital future.

May 7, 2026

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Ghana’s Retail Battlefield: Shoprite vs. Melcom vs. Palace vs. China Mall — Who Really Wins?

Step into Accra’s malls and supermarkets and you’ll see more than shopping. You’ll see a fierce contest for the hearts and wallets of Ghanaians.

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PoliticsGhana Rejects US Health Proposal, Citing Concerns Over Control of National Data Systems

Accra has rejected a proposed United States health cooperation deal, not over funding levels but over control of sensitive health data. The decision signals a shift from aid acceptance to system-level negotiation, with implications for how Africa engages global health partnerships.

April 28, 2026

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LifestyleA Tale of Ghana’s Two Billionaire Classes: East Legon Executive Club vs Achimota Golf Club

One billionaire class built power quietly through boardrooms, golf clubs and institutional influence. The other built power loudly through hustle, trade, media, luxury and entrepreneurial dominance from the streets to East Legon. Inside modern Ghana’s growing battle between institutional capitalism and visibility driven wealth.

May 8, 2026

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CultureWhen Kumasi Stood Still: The Asante Kingdom’s Lesson in Unity and Power

The Asante story reminds us: resources become power only when used for unity. Every region has a gift to bring to Ghana’s table — and when we bring them together, we rise as one nation.

September 19, 2025

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