India Amarteifio secures Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series at the 55th NAACP Image Awards for "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story". In her speech: "This is an absolute honor... It has made me feel so grounded in what it means to be a Black person and a Black woman."
Miss Universe Ghana reppin' the golden stool of the Ashanti kingdom
(Miss Universe Ghana, Engracia Afua K. Mofuman walks the national costume segment at Miss Universe 2023)
Sheryl Lee Ralph attends the 54th NAACP Image Awards wearing some Ghanaian couture! Sheryl Lee Ralph revealed that her stunning dress was hand-beaded by a talented husband and wife duo from Ghana 🇬🇭
RAYE makes
#BRITs2024
history with six wins! During an emotional moment, she brought her grandmother Agatha Dawson on stage to accept the Album of the Year for 'My 21st Century Blues.' A monumental night for RAYE as she secures:
1. British Album of the Year
2. British Artist of
🔺 JUST IN: Ghana's first community-built skateboard park, Surf Ghana Freedom Skatepark, indefinitely closed this weekend due to violent threats by illegal workers attempting an illegal takeover of the property
Credit:
@OleleSalvador
Dave Chappelle will be performing at the University of Ghana - Legon on January 5, 2023 as part of the much anticipated Black Star Line Festival, co-founded by Vic Mensa and Chances the Rapper
Source:
@OleleSalvador
Veteran Ghanaian-American comedian, Michael Blackson gets his own show on BET.
Here's a sneak peek of BET's Michael Blackson Show
Video Courtesy of BET Plus
Today, on the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, we remember Emmanuel Akwasi Afuakwah and Sophia B. Addo, two Ghanaians who worked at Windows on the World at the WTC, leaving behind legacies of faith and love. We also honor the thousands of others who lost their lives
#NeverForget
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that Kojo Marfo, founder of My Runway Group, will be part of a citizens' advisory group that will lead the development of a new annual celebration of Black culture in London, to be held in Trafalgar Square
Saddened by the loss of the celebrated Ghanaian writer Ama Ata Aidoo. A literary icon, Aidoo's stories celebrated African women and their resilience. Through her words, she will forever inspire. Rest in power, Ama Ata Aidoo 🖤 🇬🇭
🕊️Ama Aita Aidoo (1942 - 2023)
21 year-old Canadian-Ghanaian basketball player and forward at the University of South Carolina, Laeticia Amihere, has declared for the upcoming WNBA draft which she announced via Twitter earlier this week
Renowned photographer and icon James Barnor celebrates his 95th birthday today! Born on June 6, 1929, Barnor's work has captured pivotal moments in Ghanaian and British history, inspiring new generations. The "James Barnor 95 Festival" features exhibitions, discussions, and
Rolling Stone has selected Amaarae's Fountain Baby as 'The Best Albums of 2023 So Far'.
"On Fountain Baby, Amaarae doubles down on the thrill and amps up the danger..."
Peter Mensah has been added to the cast of Paramount's sequel to Gladiator. Mensah is known for his roles in shows like Spartacus and films like 300. The untitled Gladiator sequel aims to build on the box office success of the original film that launched Russell Crowe to stardom
Kwame Adusei, whose designs have been worn by the likes of Ciara, Kylie Jenner, Chloe Bailey, Lori Harvey, and Sabrina Elba, has opened his flagship store in Beverly Hills, California at 468 N Doheny Drive
ICYMI: Despite her high achievement and grades, Ama Governor, Ghanaian law student is being denied her bar by the General Legal Council of Ghana due to a complaint that she is suspected to be part LGBTQIA+.A social media petition is being circulated to correct this heinous act
Ghana may want to cherish and hold onto the few intelligent and talented young people who are still at this point interested in working and serving the country though.
Its future is already too bleak to be selective over identities and sexualities.
According to TMZ, not only did Dr. Michael Obeng perform the ($12,500 USD) procedure free of charge at his Beverly Hills practice, it took 4 hours to successfully dissolve the glue from Tessica Brown's hair.
#NotAllHeroesWearCapes
Remembering Felicia Abban, Ghana's trailblazing first female professional photographer. Her lens captured the nation's history, from independence to the everyday lives of Ghanaians. Her pioneering spirit opened doors for women in the industry. Her legacy will continue to inspire
Joseph Awuah-Darko, acclaimed Curator, Collector, Artist, and Founder of Noldor Artist Residency in Ghana, has publicly accused renowned artist Kehinde Wiley of sexually assaulting him on two occasions, one on June 9, 2021, and another on an undisclosed date, via his Instagram on
Round of applause to Miss Universe Ghana as she proudly presents the traditional Golden Stool and the legacy of Yaa Asantewaa in the national costume segment
#MissUniverse2023
Eric Gyamfi's 'Certain Winds From The South' will premiere at the 2024 Berlinale International Film Festival during a now sold-out screening, exploring deep societal themes through a Ghanaian lens. With Dagbani, Twi, Arabic, and English spoken throughout, the film is based on the
First confirmed sighting of an extremely rare owl in Ghana's Atewa Forest in 150 years. Two British ecologists conducting research in the forest recently saw the Shelley's Eagle Owl (indigenous to Central & West Africa). The discovery could prompt the Atewa Forest to be protected
Artist Foster Sakyiamah has sued acclaimed curator, collector, artist, and founder of Noldor Artist Residency, Joseph Awuah-Darko, for $266,527 USD over unpaid artworks. The lawsuit, filed on June 24, 2024, claims Awuah-Darko withheld payment for Sakyiamah's work promoted under
Afrobeats star Mr. Eazi commissions 13 African artists for an exhibition alongside his new album. The director of Ghana’s Noldor Artist Residency, Joseph Awuah-Darko's idea led to this international showcase, traveling to Lagos, Accra, London, and New York
The first of its kind in Ghana, the skateboard park was made possible through the support of Virgil Abloh and Daily Paper. The skatepark is one of Abloh's last passion projects before his untimely passing. It has been visited by Kendrick Lamar, Idris Elba, Vic Mensa and others
All eyes on Harry Stacey as he represents Ghana in the Men's 100m Freestyle - Heat 4 at the Paris 2024 Olympics! ⚡️🇬🇭 Watch live on July 30th, 9:23 GMT
#OlympicGames
Sarah Mensah makes Nike history again as the first woman to serve as President of the Jordan Brand. This significant move comes nearly two years after she shattered barriers as the first Black woman to lead Nike's North American division
Designer Papa Oppong, who has already been co-signed by Rihanna and is a recipient of the 2023 US Fashion Trust Awards, was on Today with Hoda & Jenna as part of their Design The Look series with New York's Fashion Institute, FIT.
Oppong dressed Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager in
Ato Quayson has been announced as the inaugural chair of the newly established Department of African and African American Studies at Stanford University. Quayson's research interests include African postcolonial literature, modern diaspora studies, and urban studies
Ghanaian filmmaker Kobina de Graft-Johnson's film 'Barely Made' will have its world premiere at Black Web Fest. The film explores identity & womanhood by following Adwoa, a young Ghanaian-American woman, as she navigates the maze of professional life, social circles & dating
Happy 94th Birthday to visionary Photographer and Ghanaian icon, James Barnor!
Barnor's first U.S. retrospective exhibition, "James Barnor: Accra/London—A Retrospective," is currently on view at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) from May 28 through October 15, 2023
Dionne Brown, of Jamaican and Ghanaian heritage, stars as Queenie Jenkins in Channel 4's "Queenie", an eight-part drama premiering on June 4 and streaming on Hulu from June 7. Based on the award-winning novel, the series explores the life of a Jamaican British woman navigating
Annie Tagoe, in a recent BBC Sports interview, shares her journey of overcoming knee injuries and arthritis to win bronze at the World Athletics Championships. The Great Britain sprinter highlights her struggles with depression, which led to hair loss, and emphasizes the
Netflix has dropped the full trailer for Rapman's new series "Supacell" starring Eric Kofi Abrefa and featuring Kojo Attah. Co-produced by Sheila Nortley, the series follows five Black South Londoners who develop superpowers. "Supacell" premieres on June 27, 2024
The Joshua Kissi directed 'Mrs. Hayes' commercial for Chevrolet, has been shortlisted for a Webby Award in the Advertising, Media & PR - Branded Content category. Nominations for Webby Awards are considered a mark of excellence and hailed as "The Internet's Highest Honor"
#DYK
:The iconic "Woman Stepping Into the New Year" meme was created by Ghanaian-American artist, Peniel Enchill in 2014. The super-viral image of a Black woman symbolically transitioning into the new year, carrying what she wants to bring with her and leaving behind the past
We have more Ghanaians with Webby nominations this year!
Pure Akan for his work with Lonely Planet's 'Best In Travel' series in the Social-Social Video category. Nominations for Webby Awards are considered a mark of excellence and hailed as "The Internet's Highest Honor"
#DYK
:The iconic "Woman Stepping Into the New Year" meme was created by Ghanaian-American artist, Peniel Enchill in 2014. The super-viral image of a Black woman symbolically transitioning into the new year, carrying what she wants to bring with her and leaving behind the past
Congratulations to Laeticia Amihere, who was selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Dream in the first round of the 2023 WNBA Draft tonight in New York
#WNBADraft
#BlackStarTalent
🇬🇭🇨🇮🇨🇦⛹🏾♀️
Crate & Barrel launches a vibrant new collection with 'Top Chef' star Eric Adjepong. Featuring over 60 items, the line reflects his Bronx upbringing and Ghanaian heritage, blending West African aesthetics with New York's texture. Available now, designed for both beauty and
Sir David Adjaye has been chosen by the family of Jean-Michel Basquiat to design the exhibition Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure in New York. The exhibit will include 200+ never-before-seen and rarely-seen works, including paintings, drawings, ephemera, and relics
Elsie Owusu becomes a new Royal Academician, making history as the first black female architect to be elected. With a portfolio spanning the UK, Nigeria, and Ghana, Owusu has contributed to transport, infrastructure, and conservation architecture
Scilla Owusu's documentary 'City of Bukom' dives into the neighborhood that produced many of Ghana's boxing legends. The British-Ghanaian filmmaker, has also directed music videos for Sarkodie, Mr Eazi, Davido, and Burna Boy
City of Bukom (full doc):
🔗:
Happy Birthday to Director and Photographer, Joshua Kissi!
Kissi is a renowned creative entrepreneur, co-founder of Street Etiquette and TONL. He previously served as an advisor for VSCO, Google, and Adidas. Kissi contributed to Beyoncé's 'Black Is King' and directed his first
🇬🇭 Rose Yeboah finished 14th in Group A of the Women's High Jump qualifications at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a jump of 1.88 meters. Great effort on her Olympic debut!
#OlympicGames
Footage credit: Fentuo Tahiru
Meet Rolling Stone's rising star, Mankaprr Conteh making waves with her Rolling Stone cover stories:
1️⃣ Megan Thee Stallion in July/August 2022
2️⃣ Janelle Monáe in June 2023
3️⃣ SZA in October 2023
Mankaprr Conteh is the journalist behind these must-reads! 👇🏾
From Takoradi to the top: Edward Enninful, Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue, shares his inspiring journey in the fashion industry, conquering challenges to become a trailblazing success
📺WATCH Edward Enninful's candid interview on Diary of a CEO:
Renowned Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui's artwork 'United Blue' made history at Art Basel, commanding a remarkable price of $1.9 million as one of the sales surpassing $1M on its opening day. The fabric sculpture was sold by South African gallery Goodman
Free The Youth, founded by Jonathan Coffie, Kelly Sefakor Foli & Richard Kweku Ormano with features in Vogue, FADER, i-D, and GQ for its streetwear & collabs with the late Virgil Abloh, Spotify, and Jordan. Kendrick Lamar, Stormzy and Wizkid have all been spotted in FTY
Amaarae took the stage in NYC to launch the highly anticipated H&M x Mugler collection performing her biggest hits and special H&M x Mugler remix of 'Music Sounds Better With You'
Friends of Mugler and H&M incl. Chloë Sevigny, Pam Anderson & Irina Shayk were also in attendance
"Paradise" a coming-of-age film co-written by Ivorian-Ghanaian director Will Niava and directed by French Canadian filmmaker Jérémy Comte, films in Ghana this September. The film is about two boys—one in Ghana, one in Quebec—whose lives intertwine due to an internet love scam
🇬🇭✊🏾 What's
#OccupyJulorbiHouse
about?
🏛️ Julorbi = Ghana's Jubilee House
💰👶🏾 Julorbi = Ga for 'child of a thief'
Protest Reasons:
1️⃣ Economic mismanagement
2️⃣ Unaddressed corruption
3️⃣ Ineffective healthcare
4️⃣ Human rights abuses
5️⃣ Abuse of power
h/t
@SIKAOFFICIAL1
A lot of people are asking, “what’s the OccupyJulorbiDemo about?” Let’s break it down for you.
Julorbi is a deliberate misspelling of Jubilee House, Ghana’s seat of government.
Julorbi is a Ga word which means child of a thief.
This hashtag was coined by Democracy Hub, an
Prince Gyasi collaborates with Olivier Rousteing at Balmain for a vibrant FW24 menswear collection showcased at Paris Fashion Week. Merging sharp French tailoring with African artistry, Gyasi, alongside fellow creatives Ibby Njoya and Nika Mtwana, brings a personal touch to
Amoako Boafo is featured in Architectural Digest’s June 2024 issue, highlighting his work and the residency he is opening in Accra. The issue explores fascinating creatives in their personal spaces, including Boafo’s inspiring artistic environment
Michaela Coel will star in, write, and executive produce First Day on Earth, a new HBO/BBC drama series. The show follows British novelist Henri as she navigates identity and family while reconnecting with her heritage in Ghana. Filming begins in 2025 (via Variety)
Burna Boy & Stonebwoy will headline Afrochella 2022. Fireboy, Kidi, Ayra Starr, Medikal, DJ Juls, DJ Loft have also been announced. The 2 day music festival will be held at El Wak Stadium in Accra from Dec. 28 & Dec. 29, 2022. The theme for 2022
#Afrochella
is 'AfroFuturism'
Joselle Mensah finished 4th in Heat 6 of the Women's 50m Freestyle at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a time of 26.81 seconds. Despite not advancing to the semifinals, she remains Ghana's highest-ranked female swimmer
#OlympicGames
Joselle Alice Mensah will represent Ghana in the Women's 50m Freestyle (Swimming) at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 9:11 GMT. Watch her in action!
#OlympicGames
Video courtesy of Embassy of France in Ghana