Sports journalist Osei Owusu Bempah has recommended that the Ghana Football Association’s newly rolled‑out Standard Player Contract should include robust disciplinary clauses.
He argued that clear, enforceable standards are essential to curb misconduct and legal disputes between clubs and players. The contract—designed to professionalize player welfare and contractual fairness—covers issues like compensation, obligations, and minimum protections. Bempah emphasized that including sanctions for breach of contract and misconduct will build accountability and integrity in the Ghanaian game.
Ghana’s national women’s team, the Black Queens, bowed out of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic semifinal draw with hosts Morocco. Despite Stella Nyameke’s early goal in the 26th minute, Morocco equalized and ultimately prevailed 4–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw.
The defeat ends Ghana’s hopes of reaching the final and pushes them into the third‑place playoff against South Africa. Analysts praised the Queens’ grit and defensive resilience, but questioned squad depth and preparation. Meanwhile, host Morocco advanced to face Nigeria in the final. The results raise calls for greater support to women’s football through youth development, sponsorship, and sustained training infrastructure.
Belgian international and Manchester City winger Jérémy Doku recently received his Ghanaian passport, reaffirming his connection to his ancestral roots.
The 23-year-old athlete, known for electric pace and flair, expressed pride in holding dual citizenship. Although he continues to represent Belgium in international football, Doku said embracing Ghanaian heritage is personally meaningful to him.
Sports leadership in Ghana welcomed the development, with supporters suggesting he could become a symbolic ambassador for Ghana’s football culture. While a future switch to represent Ghana remains unlikely under FIFA regulations, his gesture signifies a growing trend of diaspora athletes reaffirming their identity and influence.
Accra recently hosted an extravagant launch event for the 2025 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, branded “Shake the Floor” and powered by Smirnoff. Aspiring DJs, industry heads, and media personalities gathered to witness the unveiling of this year’s nomination categories, event calendar, and judging criteria.
Organizers announced expanded regional categories, more fan voting interaction, and the introduction of an international guest appearance slot. The event aims to elevate DJs from club performers to cultural influencers, spotlighting creative mixes, stage presence, and crowd engagement.
Impactful panels discussed monetization strategies—streaming revenue, brand partnerships, and event bookings. Prominent DJs highlighted the need for mentorship programs and platforms that recognize DJs as artists in their own right, not just background music curators.
Controversial preacher Nicholas Osei, known as Prophet Kumchacha, recently stirred debate by attributing Ghana’s entertainment industry’s struggles and the Black Stars’ inconsistent performance to a “spiritual curse” .
Speaking to media, he emphasized that untapped talent in film and football is less about lack of infrastructure and more about metaphysical forces. He urged spiritual remedies and moral reforms within creative and sports circles.
The preacher’s remarks elicited backlash from industry insiders, critics, and fans, who called for tangible investment and systemic accountability rather than mystical explanations. Still, his statements reignite age‑old conversations on the role of spirituality and superstition in Ghana’s public life.
A recent feature highlights how dance remains essential to Ghanaian entertainment, shifting from tradition to modern performance art . From durbars to Afro‑street festivals, dance is no longer just heritage but a commercial powerhouse—fueling music videos, stage shows, and livestream performances.
Urban choreographers like Dancegod Lloyd and AfroBeatz Kings are merging highlife with street dance and global moves to create visually striking routines. Dance competitions and TV dance shows are now thriving, with producers scouting dancers as brand ambassadors and performers.
Critically, dance is emerging as a voice of identity and empowerment—women and youth especially are finding creative expression and economic opportunity in performance. As Ghana stages global festivals and hosts the African Games, dancers are stepping into international choreography roles, with Ghanaian troupes touring globally.
Music duo DopeNation shared their struggles inside Lynx Entertainment during a frank interview on 3Music TV’s Big Conversation on July 22, 2025 . They described feeling constrained by contractual terms and a lack of artistic autonomy, saying they were often sidelined in promotion and planning.
The duo recounted stories of delayed releases, misaligned creative decisions, and internal disagreements about royalties and branding. Despite these difficulties, they credited the label for initial exposure and industry access. Ultimately, the duo made the bold decision to leave Lynx, prioritizing control over their work and relationship with fans.
Now independent, DopeNation are on a mission to redefine Ghana’s Afrobeat and hiplife landscape. The pair disclosed they’re reinvesting profits into their own brand and forging direct audience connections—streaming live shows, hosting workshops, and collaborating internationally. They expressed gratitude for lessons learned but confirmed the exit was necessary. Their transparency is resonating, inspiring other artistes to seek fairness and voice in their careers.
Richie Mensah, founder of Lynx Entertainment, recently addressed the recurring cycle of artiste‑label separations in the Ghanaian music scene. In a poignant interview with Kafui Dey, he stated, “Eventually, every artiste has to leave,” highlighting the inevitability of parting ways when career directions diverge .
He reflected on the complexities of managing emerging talents—emphasizing that growth often leads artistes to seek new horizons. Richie acknowledged that while signing artistes is beneficial initially, labels must adapt to evolving artistic visions. The conversation turned introspective when he shared how Lynx Entertainment proactively nurtured careers but also recognized when independence served artistes better.
Richie also cautioned against labels retaining artistes beyond their creative lifespan, noting that stifling growth can backfire. This departure is not solely financial—it’s about mutual respect and long-term strategic alignment. Looking ahead, Richie revealed Lynx plans to innovate contract models, focusing more on development and flexibility to accommodate evolving creative ambitions.
In closing, Richie urged budding artistes to engage labels strategically—fostering collaborations that build and respect autonomy simultaneously.
Mohammed Aminu—known to some as Aminu Mohammed—once stood as one of Ghana’s most promising football talents. Born and raised in Ghana, his rise began at the renowned West African Football Academy (WAFA), where his dribbling flair and goal-scoring instinct turned heads both locally and abroad.
At just 17, Aminu made waves at the 2017 Al Kass youth tournament while guest-playing for Red Bull Salzburg. His two goals against Paris Saint-Germain didn’t just win the match—they sparked a frenzy of interest from top European clubs, including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and PSG. But it was Manchester City who secured his signature in a £2 million move later that year.
Back in Ghana, Aminu was already making a name for himself. In early 2018, he netted three goals in five Ghana Premier League games and was crowned Player of the Month—a confirmation that the hype around him was real.
Yet, his journey with Manchester City never truly took flight.
After officially joining City, he was immediately sent out on loan to gain experience—a common path for young talents under City’s global football network. His first stop was NAC Breda in the Netherlands, where he initially joined on a short internship before turning out for their U-21 side. He scored some goals, showed flashes of brilliance, but never broke into the senior team.
Later, he joined FC Dordrecht, but work permit issues and the sudden disruption of the season due to COVID-19 meant he didn’t feature in a single match. A loan spell at Belgian side Lommel S.K.—a club also owned by City Football Group—followed, but again, Aminu couldn’t find a place in the senior squad.
After three challenging loan spells and no first-team appearances, Manchester City released him in 2022. For a player once tipped as a future star, it was a bitter pill to swallow.
Fast forward to 2025, and Aminu, now 24, is back where it all started—Ghana. He’s signed with Bechem United in the Ghana Premier League, hungry to reignite his career and prove that his story is far from over.
His journey serves as a reminder that talent, while crucial, isn’t always enough. Work permits, competition, timing, and opportunity all play a role. For Mohammed Aminu, the dream may have taken a detour, but his passion and perseverance remain undimmed.
Now back on familiar soil, he’s determined to write a new chapter—one driven by the same fire that once caught the eyes of Europe’s elite.
Since its release on April 3, 2025, Black Sherif’s sophomore album Iron Boy has taken the music world by storm. The blend of highlife, Afrobeats, hip-hop and drill has earned critical acclaim and massive streaming numbers. It became the first Ghanaian album to spend two full weeks on Apple Music’s US Top 50, while breaking Ghana’s 24‑hour Spotify streaming record with over 2 million plays.
The album peaked at No. 10 on Billboard’s World Albums chart and No. 5 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Albums chart, cementing his rising global influence. Artists such as Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, and Efya showered praise on Iron Boy, calling it a masterpiece rich in writing and spiritual depth.
Sherif’s success is not limited to music. He is the only Ghanaian artist nominated for the 2025 BET Awards in the Best International Act category—a testament to his unique storytelling and fan connectivity.
In April 2025, Nigerian superstar Davido jokingly appealed via Instagram for Sherif to yield the Ghana Apple Music chart’s top spot to his collaboration “With You,” after Sherif’s songs occupied 15 of the top 16 positions. This playful exchange underscored Sherif’s chart dominance and the respect he commands among Africa’s elite musicians.
Sherif has also maintained his position as Ghana’s most streamed artist on Spotify for 2024, showing sustained engagement and relevance . As his global tours roll out, and collaborations continue, the music world is watching what Black Sherif will conquer next.
