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Top Trends That Made The News In 2023
The year 2023 has been a year of so many happenings so far as Showbiz is concerned. Different stories popped in day by day but the ones below garnered much talkability around them in most media fora for days on end. Let’s recap them.
- Yvonne Nelson Features Sarkodie In “I Am Not Yvonne Nelson”. Sarkodie Replies With Try Me”.
Ghanaians were super wowed when actress, Yvonne Nelson mentioned Sarkodie as one she had an abortion for in her autobiography, “I am not Yvonne Nelson”. Sarkodie being angered by the mention, put his thoughts in a song to bring his side of the story with extra shades. In fact, this story did massive numbers and bloggers had a field day exploiting it.
- Afua Asantewaa Aduonum Sings For 126 hours to break Guinness Book of Records.
Afua Asantewaa Aduonum, a Ghanaian media personnel, beauty queen and philanthropist entered the Guinness Book of Records competition seeking to break a world record of continuous singing for 105 hours. The pre event came with its own drama on end. The event saw almost all celebrities from the country, trooping in to support Afua. Not only that but an appreciable number of people visited to throw in their support as well. After doing 126 hours, Afua wrapped it up and congratulated audience. This event was indeed one of the few that got the whole populace following till the very end.
- Shatta Wale Cancels Wolverhampton Concert.
Shatta Wale was in London for Taabea Ghana Music Awards UK which he won the artiste of the year eventually. He had another scheduled event in Wolverhampton but it was cancelled by his management because they believe the organizers couldn’t meet his luxurious demands.
- Stonebwoy And Shatta Wale Fights For Stadium For Christmas Concert.
Early December comes with preparations towards events by artistes because it is during these festivities that they rack in the cash. Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy both had interest in hosting a concert at the stadium but Stonebwoy won at the end of the day. Shatta Wale then came to dirty him on the web.
- Shatana Exposes Alleged Prostitution Outside Bishop Obinim’s Church.
Philanthropist and music songstress, Shatana exposed a couple of alleged night workers who plied their trade in front of Bishop Obinim’s Church. The story which trended for days and got Bishop Obinim responding to it. He dared Shatana to indeed prove her story was legit and she released a follow up video that showed the supposed prostitutes asserting that they rent and live in Bishop Obinim’s apartments which was just opposite his church, and served as a brothel. Hence, it gave them some sort of license to ply their trade in front of a church. This story stayed in the trends for days unending.
- “It’s Only A Fool Who Refuses To Take Care Of His Mother” –Shatana Jabs Shatta Wale
This story came in early November and caught the attention of many netizens for days. Songstress Shatana was seen in a video shading a popular artiste for not taking care of his mother although he is spending and living lavishly. Many were the comments online that attributed the shade to the dancehall king, Shatta Wale because his mother went on interviews lamenting how deplorable her state was and how she has received no help from his son.
These are the six most trending stories that made it for us in the year 2023. Stay tuned for more.
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Shatana Claps Back at Afia Schwarzenegger: “We Use You as Tōílet Paper!” in Explosive Defense Video
The Ghanaian entertainment scene is once again buzzing with drama, this time pitting musician and philanthropist Shatana against outspoken media personality Afia Schwarzenegger in a heated clash rooted in cultural respect, tradition, and celebrity loyalty.
In a bold and unfiltered TikTok video that’s quickly making rounds, Shatana proudly identifying as a Ga native issued a sharp, cryptic warning to Afia Schwarzenegger. The message: steer clear of disrespecting Ga leaders or face consequences she “will not like”. To drive the point home with dramatic flair, Shatana appeared on camera holding a roll of toilet paper emblazoned with the words “Afia Schwar Fool”. The video’s on-screen captions read:
– “We Ga people use Afia Schwar as our toilet paper… We no dey see her sef”
– “Afia if you insult Ga kings again, ego over u, this is just the intro”
The fiery post appears to be a direct retaliation to Afia’s recent outburst against Ga traditional authorities. The controversy traces back to the burial of legendary highlife musician Daddy Lumba (DL), who reportedly passed away and was laid to rest at his home in Accra (East Legon area, according to circulating reports). Ga leaders publicly expressed outrage, arguing that proper protocols were not followed and no prior notification or consultation with them as custodians of the land. In line with Ga customs and spiritual beliefs, they claimed such an unauthorized burial on ancestral or communal land invites bad omens, curses, or spiritual imbalance. They demanded the body be exhumed and potentially reinterred only after necessary rituals, pacifications, and appeasements to the gods and ancestors.
Afia Schwarzenegger, a well-known die-hard fan of Daddy Lumba and vocal defender of his legacy, did not take this lightly. She went live and on social media platforms lambasting the Ga leaders, dismissing their demands as outdated, threatening, or even legally questionable, while passionately protecting what she sees as the artist’s final wishes and dignity.
Shatana, who also hailing from the Ga community stepped in to defend her people’s traditions and chieftaincy. Framing Afia’s comments as an unacceptable insult to Ga kings and elders, Shatana’s video serves as both a personal clapback and a broader cultural statement: outsiders (or even those not showing proper deference) should tread carefully when criticizing sacred customs.
As of now, Afia Schwarzenegger is yet to publicly respond to Shatana’s provocative warning, leaving fans and social media users speculating on whether this feud will escalate into more direct exchanges, diss tracks, or perhaps a surprising reconciliation.
This saga highlights the ongoing tension in Ghana between modern celebrity culture, fan loyalty, personal freedoms, and deep-rooted traditional values especially when icons like Daddy Lumba are involved. The video has sparked widespread debate about respect for culture versus individual rights in mourning and burial decisions.
Checkout the full video from below.
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Ruling in Favour of Odo Broni Will Be a Scam” – Shatana Warns Judiciary Over Daddy Lumba Marriage Brouhaha
Talented Ghanaian songstress Shatana. who is also the sister of the late music icon Terry Bonchaka.has waded into the ongoing public debate surrounding the marital issues of legendary Highlife musician Daddy Lumba.
The controversy centres on Lumba’s Germany–based legal wife, Akosua Serwaa and a woman popularly known as Odo Broni, who has been described by many as a “side chick.
In a strongly worded message shared via a video on social media, Shatana declared her firm support for Akosua Serwaa, insisting that she is the only legitimate wife of Daddy Lumba.
According to her, any attempt by the courts to recognize Odo Broni over the legal wife will amount to what she described as *“a scam by the judiciary.”
She argued that the judiciary risks losing credibility if they hand a ruling that favours the side chick in a matter that she believes is straightforward.
“If the court rules in favour of Odo Broni, then it means they are empowering side chicks over legal wives. And trust me, legal wives across the country will demonstrate because this will be a dangerous precedent,” Shatana cautioned.
Shatana further emphasized that supporting a legally married spouse is crucial in maintaining social and moral order.
She noted that rewarding a side chick with recognition or authority equal to that of a wife would be “unacceptable” and a direct attack on the dignity of marriage.
She urged the public and women’s groups to stand with Akosua Serwaa, insisting that justice must protect the sanctity of marriage and not “legitimize immorality.”
Watch Shatana’s video from below.
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