Your Weekly Pulse: Top 5 Entertainment Stories in Ghana You May Have Missed (8–12 December)

Ghana’s entertainment scene was alive with emotion and intrigue this week, as the industry grappled with heartfelt farewells, serious allegations, legal drama, and headline-grabbing revelations. From international investigations to the celebration of musical legacies, here are the biggest stories that shaped the last few days.

The Ghana Tourism Authority confirmed that it is working with the Ghana Police Service and the Cyber Security Authority to investigate a viral social media video claiming that visiting Black American tourists were kidnapped and extorted by individuals posing as police officers. Authorities have pledged to treat the matter with urgency and seriousness, offering assurances that the safety of international visitors remains a priority. (Pulse Ghana)

This development sparked widespread discussion online about security and the responsibility of state agencies to protect tourists during the peak festive period.

READ MORE: Police and cyber security officials to investigate alleged kidnapping of Black American tourists

The gospel community was plunged into mourning after the death of Maame Tiwaa, the acclaimed lead female vocalist of the Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo ensemble. The celebrated singer was revered for her rich, soul-stirring voice and her contribution to gospel music in Ghana and beyond. (Pulse Ghana)

Fans and fellow artistes alike honoured her memory, reflecting on the comfort and inspiration her music brought to countless listeners over the years.

READ MORE: Maame Tiwaa of Yaw Sarpong and Asomafuo passes away

In a major development within Ghana’s music industry, producer MOG Beatz and dancehall star Shatta Wale have resolved their protracted copyright disagreement. The settlement marks the end of months of public tension, highlighting ongoing conversations about artists’ rights, ownership and fairness in creative collaborations. (Pulse Ghana)

The resolution was welcomed by many in the industry as a constructive step towards protecting creative work and professional respect.

READ MORE: MOG Beatz finally settles long-standing copyright issues with Shatta Wale

Ghanaian businessman and online personality Abu Trica has reportedly been arrested in Ghana following an unsealed US Justice Department indictment accusing him of involvement in an $8 million romance scam targeting elderly victims in the United States. (Pulse Ghana)

The case has drawn attention to international cybercrime operations and the importance of legal accountability for those implicated in transnational fraud schemes.

READ MORE: Ghanaian 'Big Boy', Abu Trica, indicted in $8m U.S. romance scam targeting elderly victims

What once threatened to delay the burial of highlife legend Daddy Lumba has now been settled, as the Accra High Court lifted an earlier injunction that had impeded funeral planning. The applicants were given until 2:00 p.m. to pay GH¢2 million to cover preparatory costs, but having failed to meet the court’s condition, their plea was dismissed, effectively clearing the way for the funeral activities to resume. (Pulse Ghana)

This legal development brought renewed focus to the ongoing dispute within Daddy Lumba’s extended family over funeral leadership and traditional customs.

Ghana’s entertainment landscape continues to deliver stories filled with emotion, contention and cultural significance. As these headlines settle, all eyes are already on what next week will bring.