Stevie Wonder Gets Ghanaian Citizenship
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has bestowed Ghanaian citizenship upon the legendary American musician and songwriter, Stevie Wonder, who is…
Atlanta Hip-Hop Producer Rico Wade Dies at 52
Rico Wade, a hip-hop trailblazer out of Atlanta and producer for OutKast, passed away at the age of 52, according to…
Black American Rapper Ja Rule Arrives in Ghana to Build Schools and Explore History
American rapper and producer Ja Rule has arrived in Ghana with a mission that transcends the stage and microphones. The…
Dr. Dre Reveals He Had Three Strokes During Aneurysm Hospitalization
Dr. Dre's hospitalization for a brain aneurysm in 2021 was a harrowing experience that included three strokes over a two-week period, the…
‘Peetah’ Morgan, 46, lead singer of Morgan Heritage, dies
Peter Anthony Morgan, the lead vocalist of the renowned reggae ensemble Morgan Heritage, which he co-founded with four siblings, passed…
Bob Marley biopic ‘One Love’ dials down the legend but amplifies human connection
The biopic 'One Love' about Bob Marley takes a different approach by focusing more on the human side of the…
Iconic “California Soul” Songstress Marlena Shaw Passes Away at 81
Marlena Shaw, the jazz and R&B vocalist whose “California Soul” was one of the defining soul songs of the late…
Kennedy Center honoree Dionne Warwick reflects on her “first standing ovation,” getting a boost from Elvis and her legacy
Among the graduates of the Lincoln School in East Orange, New Jersey, Dionne Warwick is one for the books. A…