As we look ahead to the coming week, we can expect more surprises in the twists and turns in the world of entertainment.
Below are stories that made headlines this week:
I plan to have children – Bobrisky reveals
Controversial Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has revealed that he plans to have children in the next five years.
He disclosed this in a recent interview with Nigerian content creator, Egungun of Lagos.
Egungun: “Where do you see yourself in five years?”
Bobrisky: “I see myself in five years with beautiful children.”
The cross-dresser also revealed that he spent six million Naira on butt enlargement surgery.
“My BBL cost about six million Naira,” he said.
Cardi B gives birth to third baby with estranged husband Offset
Rapper Cardi B has welcomed her third child with estranged husband Offset, despite the couple’s ongoing divorce proceedings.
The 31-year-old “WAP” hitmaker revealed the birth of a baby girl, sharing heartwarming photos of her newborn with her two older children, daughter Kulture, six, and son Wave, three.
In a touching moment, Cardi B was joined by Offset, 32, in the delivery room, where the family celebrated the arrival of their newest addition.
The birth comes amid reports that Cardi B and Offset are moving forward with divorce plans after a turbulent relationship.
However, the couple was seen putting their differences aside for the birth of their child.
Taylor Swift endorses Harris in post signed ‘Childless Cat Lady’
Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president moments after the end of Tuesday night’s presidential debate against Donald Trump.
The pop star made her announcement in an Instagram post signed as “Childless Cat Lady” – a reference to comments by Trump’s running mate JD Vance.
Her post, breaking her silence on the 2024 vote, explained: “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.”
Swift, who also backed Democratic President Joe Biden in 2020, went on to call Harris a “steady-handed, gifted leader”.
She added: “I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos.”
Swift’s text was accompanied by a photo of her with a cat. Her “Childless Cat Lady” comment was a nod to remarks made in 2021 by Vance, who is Trump’s candidate for vice-president.
Guru back in the UGSRC Presidential race as Appeals Board sets aside his disqualification
In a dramatic turn of events, the Appeals Board of the University of Ghana has overturned the disqualification of musician Maradona Adjei Yeboah (aka Guru) and Emmanuel Owusu Amponsah from the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) presidential election.
Initially, the SRC had barred Guru from contesting due to allegedly not meeting the required qualifications.
Although the judicial board upheld the disqualification, the Vice Dean has now directed that the names of Guru, Amponsah, and their running mates be included in the list of presidential candidates, effectively reinstating them in the election.
“You are further, directed to carry out the balloting for all the SRC candidates vetted by the vetting committee on Monday (September 16, 2024), between the hours of 9:00 am and 12:00 noon at the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs (ODSA).”
“You are to immediately communicate this to all the candidates to assemble at the premises of the ODSA for the balloting,” the 15 September letter read.
Reflect on the wisdom in Kofi Kinaata’s “obi nya way3” song, says Otumfuo
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has praised award-winning highlife musician Kofi Kinaata‘s hit song, “Susuka,” during his address at this year’s Ghana Bar Association’s General Conference in Kumasi.
During his speech, the Asantehene used the song’s phrase “Obi nya way3” to emphasise the importance of embracing and appreciating Ghana’s unique identity, as well as what other African countries lack.
He stated that, despite facing numerous challenges, many countries aspire to follow Ghana’s lead and he encouraged citizens to consider the profound lyrics of Kofi Kinaata’s music.
The Asantehene praised the wisdom of musicians such as Kofi Kinaata, encouraging the audience to take the time to listen to and appreciate the insightful messages contained in his songs.
Kofi Kinaata, ecstatic, posted the Asantehene’s praise on social media with the caption, “Auntie Ama eeiii.. I have made it!! #KofiOOKofi.”
James Earl Jones, voice of Mufasa in Lion King, dies aged 93
American actor James Earl Jones, best known for being the voices of the Star Wars villain Darth Vader, has died aged 93.
He died early on Monday morning surrounded by his family, agent Barry McPherson said.
Jones starred in dozens of films including Field of Dreams, Coming To America, Conan the Barbarian and The Lion King. He was best known for giving the Star Wars supervillain Darth Vader his distinctive, gravelly voice.
Mark Hamill, who played Vader’s son Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, posted “RIP Dad” with a broken heart emoji as he shared a news report of the death.
MUSIGA to introduce minimum wage for members
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) is planning to implement a minimum wage for its members.
This decision was made at the MUSIGA National Capacity Building Workshop for the Union’s national executive council members, which was held in Accra from 5 to 8 September.
Participants in the workshop were guided through a variety of topics, including collective bargaining agreements, MUSIGA gender policy, improving financial management in MUSIGA and contractual agreements.
Thomas Dayan, the deputy general secretary of the International Federation of Musicians (FIM) , led discussions on the collective bargaining agreement (C B A), which is a tool used by musicians unions to ensure a minimum wage for their members.
He noted that in West Africa, Senegal has set the pace with a minimum wage in place for members of the Senegal Association des Métiers de la Musique (AMS).
Dayan stated that MUSIGA, as a member of T U C’s Union of Informal Workers Associations (UNIWA), has the authority to make such a decision. To this end, MUSIGA will engage with employers of musicians, event organisers and venue owners to discuss the modalities for such an arrangement.
Ghanaian hairstylist breaks Guinness World Record for most hair locks styled in eight hours
It was a spectacular display of skill, time, and devotion, as one hairstylist from Ghana gained entry into the prestigious Guinness World Records as the individual locking the most heads of hair within an 8-hour time frame.
Locked in an outstanding stunt of hair art were over 27 individuals’s hair by hairstylist Chelsea-Abigail Owusu Ansah, beating the previous record.
The entire event at the blue kiosk in Ashongman Estate, Accra, attracted several eyeballs within the community, amongst industry players, and curious onlookers.
Chelsea was a renowned natural hairstylist and had prepared months in advance to sharpen her method and rack up stamina for the challenge.
Speaking after the achievement, the stylist said she is proud not only of setting a world record, but she also managed to show the beauty and great versatility of natural African hairstyles.
“This is not just a personal achievement but a celebration of African culture and hair,” said Chelsea. “I wanted to show the world what we can do with our hands and our heritage.”
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