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Kofi Kinaata Honoured with “Youth in Entertainment” Award at 2025 Millennium Excellence Awards

Award-winning Ghanaian artist Kofi Kinaata has added another remarkable accolade to his career, being recognized with the “Youth in Entertainment” award at the 2025 Millennium Excellence Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates his impactful contributions to the youth through music and entertainment, marking him as a beacon of inspiration for young people across Ghana and beyond.

The grand ceremony took place at the historic Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, under the patronage of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The event brought together an illustrious audience, including policymakers, cultural icons, business leaders, and members of the diplomatic corps, all gathered to honor individuals and institutions shaping the progress and image of Ghana.
Kofi Kinaata’s award is a testament to his commitment to using his platform for positive influence. Through his deeply reflective lyrics and community-centered initiatives, he has promoted moral values, social awareness, and youth empowerment. His songs like Things Fall Apart, Susuka, and Behind the Scenes have sparked important conversations on social issues, earning him the admiration of both the youth and elders alike.

The recognition from the Asantehene was not without precedent. In a speech delivered to members of the Ghana Bar Association last September, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II specifically mentioned Kofi Kinaata, praising the profound wisdom found in his music. He stated, “I can think of many countries that look up to Ghana and wish they were just like us,” highlighting Kinaata’s role in projecting Ghanaian culture and values positively.
A Legacy Beyond Music
Beyond the studio, Kofi Kinaata has been actively involved in various community projects, including literacy campaigns, youth mentorship programs, and philanthropic activities in his hometown of Takoradi and other regions. His foundation, the Kinaata Foundation, focuses on providing educational support and empowering young talents through mentorship.
Speaking after receiving the award, Kofi Kinaata expressed his gratitude to the Millennium Excellence Foundation and dedicated the award to his fans, team, and the youth of Ghana. He reaffirmed his commitment to using his music as a tool for positive change and urged his peers to also use their platforms for societal good.

Looking Ahead
Kofi Kinaata’s recognition at the 2025 Millennium Excellence Awards solidifies his status not just as a musical icon, but as a cultural ambassador and a voice for change. His influence continues to resonate with the youth, pushing for progress, unity, and moral reflection in a rapidly evolving society.
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Cina Soul – Larger Than Life Ft StoneBwoy | MP3 Download

Ghanaian Songstress, Cina Soul is out with a new and lovely tune titled “Larger Than Life“, a free mp3 download for the fans and music lovers.
Bhim Nation Lord, StoneBwoy showcased his vocal prowess and skills on this project making this track a banger.
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International
Rapper Fat Joe accused of engaging in sex with minors in $20 million lawsuit

Terrance “T.A.” Dixon, Fat Joe’s former hype man, has filed an incendiary lawsuit in federal court against the rapper. Filed on Thursday, the lawsuit alleges that Fat Joe, whose real name is Joseph Antonio Cartagena, engaged in “coercive labor exploitation, financial fraud, sexual manipulation, violent intimidation, and psychological coercion.” Dixon asserts that the rapper and his associates deliberately suppressed and erased his contributions to Fat Joe’s success and brand.
Filed in U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, the filing details many disturbing claims about Fat Joe’s sexual relations that it contains a trigger warning on the first page of the 157-page document. Allegedly, Fat Joe engaged in sex with minors on numerous occasions.
According to Dixon, Fat Joe forced him into “humiliating situations, including sex acts performed under duress and surveillance, accompanied by threats of abandonment in foreign countries.” Dixon believes he was coerced into “more than 4,000 sexual acts to maintain his standing within the Enterprise.”
“Defendant was in love with Minor Doe 3,” Dixon claims. “He even contemplated leaving his wife. The Defendant paid all Minor Doe 3’s bills and even took her overseas to his tour stops. He brought her to Florida and would put her up in a condo he rented a few blocks from his house with his wife,” the lawsuit asserts. “In a recorded conversation, Minor Doe 3 and her 15-year-old cousin describe in detail to Plaintiff how ‘inappropriate’ it was for Defendant, who was in his late 30s at the time, to be fawning over children.”
Notably, Dixon is represented by Tyrone Blackburn, who is also the lead counsel in the federal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs. He is seeking up to $20 million in damages.
Fat Joe’s attorney, Joe Tacopina—who has defended many high-profile clients, including Donald Trump and A$AP Rocky—responded to the lawsuit with a statement to Variety. “The lawsuit filed by Tyrone Blackburn and Terrance Dixon is a blatant act of retaliation—a desperate attempt to deflect attention from the civil suit we filed first, which exposed their coordinated scheme to extort [Fat Joe] through lies, threats, and manufactured allegations.”
“Law enforcement is aware of the extortionate demand at the heart of this scheme,” Tacopina’s statement continues. “The allegations against Mr. Cartagena are complete fabrications—lies intended to damage his reputation and force a settlement through public pressure. Mr. Cartagena will not be intimidated. We have taken legal action to expose this fraudulent campaign and hold everyone involved accountable.”
The new filing also names Pete “Pistol Pete” Torres and Richard “Rich Player” Jospitre, listed as key associates in Fat Joe’s “criminal enterprise,” with claims of violations of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Further, the suit names Jay-Z’s Roc Nation with allegations that the company, which represents Fat Joe, knowingly participated in “concealing, transferring, and manipulating” Dixon’s creative rights and royalty interests.
Defendants allegedly “engaged in deliberate tax fraud schemes” in an effort to conceal their extensive wage theft, artificially inflate Dixon’s tax liabilities, and more. The filing also cites a whistleblower accountant who is said to have come forward last year, as well as recorded phone calls that “helped paint the picture” of the full scope of allegations.
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Black Star Festival launched; first edition scheduled for September in Washington DC

Black Star Festival, a celebration of Ghana’s vibrant cultural legacy and its deepening connection to the African diaspora, has been launched in Accra.
The initiative, aimed at expanding and deepening the exploration of Ghana’s culture, is being organised in partnership with the National Commission on Culture (NCC).
It is spearheaded by GD Visionary Group Ltd, which is committed to creating an annual platform to strengthen ties across continents, ensuring that cultural celebration, business opportunities, and youth engagement remain central to the continent’s growth.
Speaking at the launch held on 17 June 2025 at the Accra Tourist Information Centre, the Head of Marketing and Public Relations for the event, Cyril-Alex Kudzo Gockel, highlighted how landmark initiatives like The Year of Return and Beyond the Return have reignited global engagement, fostering strong cultural and economic bonds between Ghana and the wider African community.
“These efforts laid the foundation for what we are building today, a future where connection goes beyond a moment in time and transforms into a lasting movement,” he said.
He announced that the maiden events are scheduled for September 2025 in the United States and October 2025 in Ghana.
The Black Star Festival is expected to bring Ghana to the world and the world to Ghana, engaging academics, university students, entrepreneurs, businesses, and creatives from across the diaspora.
According to Cyril, Nigeria is also a collaborating partner, helping to amplify the message that Africa’s future shines brightest when we stand together, embracing shared identity and opportunity.
“Expect culturally relevant and dynamic music, fashion, visual art, theatre, and business activations that not only celebrate Ghana’s heritage but also position our nation as a global leader in cultural innovation and investment,” he said.
The Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture (NCC), Wakefield Ackuoku, noted that the Black Star Festival aligns with the goals of the government’s Blackstar Experience initiative.
“The Black Star Experience didn’t come from a vacuum. It is building on what has already been started, since government is a continuum. You know of the Year of Return, Beyond the Return, and now we are building the Blackstar Experience into the future,” he stated.
He also mentioned how important the concept of the event is to the National Commission on Culture.
“When GD Vision approached the National Commission on Culture for us to do such a programme, we could only agree that this is a laudable one.
Now, what is happening is, we have sold Ghana in various forms, but this particular event is unique because it offers an opportunity called a touch of gold,” he noted.
The Washington edition, slated for 26 to 30 September 2025, will feature creative artists such as Serge Attukwei Clottey, Samuel Lovi, Betty Acquah, Kwame Akoto Bamfo and Ibrahim Mahama.
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