The Ghanaian Chronicle

The Ghanaian Chronicle is a daily newspaper published in English and based in Accra, Ghana. With a circulation of 45,000 copies, it holds the title of the largest privately owned newspaper in the country.

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Alabaster Box sues Medikal over ‘Akwaaba’ interpolation

1 week ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Nana Kwesi Coomson

About a week after threatening legal action against rapper Medikal, Ghanaian a cappella group, Alabaster Box, has sued the ‘Omo Ada’ hit maker for using a portion of their ‘Akwaaba’ song without their approval. Earlier, the music group had indicated that Medikal used part of their ‘Akwaaba’ song for his latest song titled ‘Welcome to Africa.’A letter they wrote to Medikal states that the first 10 seconds of ‘Welcome to Africa’ is a reproduction of their song.
We’re tired of the slow pace, show us action –KSM to Mahama - The Ghanaian Chronicle

1 week ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Nana Kwesi Coomson

Renowned Ghanaian comedian and social commentator, Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), has expressed dissatisfaction with President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, citing a perceived lack of urgency and direction in governance. In a recent video shared on his YouTube channel, KSM voiced frustration over what he described as the slow pace of government business.
‘Thanks for using my name to fill halls but…’ -Napo to comedian OB Amponsah

1 week ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Nana Kwesi Coomson

Running mate to the 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as “Napo,” has broken his silence over viral jokes made about him by comedian OB Amponsah. During his performance at the Bukom Boxing Arena, the comedian, humorously addressed Napo, highlighting his remarks during the 2024 election campaign.
Managing music career and education is very difficult -Guru

1 week ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Nana Kwesi Coomson

Rapper Maradona Yeboah Adjei, popularly known as Guru, has offered a candid look into the demanding task of balancing higher education with a thriving music career. In an interview with Andy Dosty on Daybreak Hitz on April 14, 2025, the ‘Lapaz Toyota’ composer revealed that he was still pursuing his tertiary studies when he released several of his hit records. “Combining music and academics is incredibly challenging, but I’ve managed to put out a few songs that have done remarkably well.
Elon Musk’s X to clamp down on parody accounts

1 week ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Nana Kwesi Coomson

X is bringing in stricter rules around parody accounts. From 10 April, accounts which impersonate another user or person must use keywords such as “fake” or “parody” at the start of their account names. The platform will also require parody account holders to use different images to the X accounts belonging to those they seek to represent. Some users have complained about confusion caused by parody accounts on the platform, such as those impersonating its owner Elon Musk.
Plastic surgery doesn’t fix insecurities; Christ is your only saviour – EfiaOdo - The Ghanaian Chronicle

1 week ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Nana Kwesi Coomson

Ghanaian actress and socialite, Efia Odo has joined the debate on women’s body improvements, arguing that such practices won’t erode their insecurities. In a post published on X on April 14, 2025, Efia Odo encouraged her fellow women to seek Christ for validation of oneself rather than external solutions like body enhancement. “Plastic surgery doesn’t fix insecurities. You must be self-validated within. Nothing outside of you can save you apart from being in Christ, because that’s your true self.
“No song should beat ‘LomoLomo’ in any category” – KiDi solicits TGMA votes - The Ghanaian Chronicle

1 week ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Nana Kwesi Coomson

The campaign for votes for artistes nominated for the various positions in the Telecel Ghana Music Awards has heightened in the past few weeks. While some artistes have hired Public Relations persons to push their agenda, others are personally canvassing supports on various platforms. Ghana Afrobeat artiste, KiDi, through one of his campaign expeditions, wrote on his social media handles that his song towers over any other song in the 26th edition of the awards scheme.
Over 300 films were classified during my tenure –Socrate Safo - The Ghanaian Chronicle

1 week ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Nana Kwesi Coomson

Socrate Safo, the former chairman of the Classification Committee of the National Film Authority has shed light on the work his team did for film classification. According to him, during his tenure, the team took steps to sensitise film practitioners about the need to classify films.
Togo’s Foreign Minister On A Crusade To Tell Africa’s True History

1 week ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Francis Kokutse

An agelong African proverb says, until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter. This seems to be the case with African history because, Africans have not written about their past the way it should. As a result, those who colonised the continent, have kept the real history away, and replaced it with what they think of the continent.
FAWE to Launch Strategic Plan &Phase II of Mastercard Foundation Programme

1 week ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Jennifer Ambolley

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Ghana Chapter is set to officially launch its 2024–2028 Strategic Plan, alongside the second phase of its partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. Speaking at a press briefing held ahead of the launch, National Coordinator of FAWE Ghana, Mr. Richard Amoani, highlighted the progress made in girl-child education since the 1990s and underscored the urgency to sustain and expand such gains.