
Ghana’s Group‑Music Era: Hits That Still Echo
From highlife to hiplife, Ghana’s music groups ruled the airwaves in the 1990s and 2000s, leaving a legacy of timeless hits.
5 stories tagged “hiplife”.

From highlife to hiplife, Ghana’s music groups ruled the airwaves in the 1990s and 2000s, leaving a legacy of timeless hits.

The Hiplife pioneer rebukes fellow veteran for airing grievances on social media, urging the industry to keep disputes private.

Ghana’s past sounds—hiplife’s fusion of local language and hip‑hop and Azonto’s dance‑driven movement—are being revisited as the country charts a new path for music exports in 2026.

The veteran rapper says the genre’s legacy is fading because industry players have failed to promote and document it as a distinctly Ghanaian sound.

The Ghanaian duo Omar Sterling and Mugeez light up Outernet London, proving their sound remains timeless across borders and generations.

Dr Robert Akparibo, senior lecturer at the University of Sheffield, is steering international efforts to link nutrition, education and child health through evidence‑based policy.

The National Identification Authority confirms existing Ghana Cards remain valid and no fresh biometric registration is required under the new regulation.

In a landmark ruling, Imanuwela David was found guilty of stealing more than half a million dollars from the presidential cattle farm, sparking fresh scrutiny of the Farmgate scandal.

At least 26 people died when Russian aerial bombs struck an aid distribution centre in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, with rescue teams hampered by further drone attacks.

The National Film Authority unveiled a digital platform that will connect producers, distributors, exhibitors and audiences, aiming to boost revenue and audience reach for local films.

The founder of Sotei Energy was honoured for his visionary leadership in the energy sector at the fifth edition of the awards held in Accra.
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