Your Weekly Pulse: Top 5 Entertainment Stories You Might Have Missed (24–27 Nov)

Ghana’s entertainment world was buzzing this week with raw confessions, sobering losses and bold revelations. From recovery journeys to strong public accusations , here’s your wrap-up of the biggest moments.

After years of battling substance misuse and a difficult decline in public view, Agbeko has taken a decisive step toward recovery. According to Edem, Agbeko reached out seeking help, and now, he’s admitted to Pantang Hospital for treatment.

Edem and his Volta Regime Music Group (VRMG) are reportedly covering all the rehabilitation costs, giving hope that Agbeko could soon reclaim some normalcy and perhaps even his musical career.

READ MORE: Rapper Agbeko finally agrees to rehab with full support from Edem

The Ghanaian entertainment industry mourns the loss of William Addo, fondly known as Akpatse , who died peacefully on 22 November after a prolonged illness. A revered actor, director, lecturer and cultural icon, his career spanned decades, earning national admiration for his performances on stage and screen, especially on GTV’s Thursday Theatre. His death has sparked an outpouring of grief across social media and among his peers.

“We regret to announce the passing of the Veteran Ghanaian actor William Addo … He passed away peacefully on 22nd November 2025, after a period of ill health.”

READ MORE: Veteran Ghanaian actor William Addo ‘Akpatse’ passes away after years of health struggles

In a recent interview, South African rapper Nasty C stirred debate when he revealed his current top three Ghanaian rappers, and Sarkodie, widely considered among the country’s finest, did not make the cut. Nasty C clarified that while he believes Sarkodie remains among the continent’s strongest talents, at the moment he ranks among his top five, not top three. This surprising admission has refuelled discussions about rap supremacy and evolving tastes in Ghana’s hip-hop scene.

“He’s not in my top three at the moment. He is definitely in the top five,” Nasty C said.

READ MORE: Sarkodie misses out as Nasty C names his top three Ghanaian rappers

Jazmine Saaka, the reigning Miss University of Ghana (UG), has publicly accused the pageant’s organisers of financial mismanagement and deception. She claims that funds intended for her prize package, including the promised international trip, were instead used to book a trip for the Women’s Commissioner. Jazmine recounted how she received an unexpected email from EgyptAir thanking her for a flight she never took, and suspects the money was diverted without her consent. Despite repeated attempts to get clarification, she says the organisers have ignored her. ([Pulse Ghana][4])

“Just yesterday I received an email from EgyptAir thanking me for using their service from Cairo to Dubai … That's when I found out that they used the Miss UG money to book a trip … for the Women’s Commissioner.”

READ MORE: Miss UG winner accuses organisers of misusing funds under Guru’s leadership

While serving a 15-year sentence at Nsawam Female Prison after being convicted for fraud, Nana Agradaa has reportedly changed her legal name to Evangelist Josephine Asiamah. According to her husband, Angel Asiamah, the name change is meant to signal a spiritual rebirth — and she is now ministering to fellow inmates, drawing a parallel with the biblical Joseph who ministered while imprisoned. He reassured followers that rumours about her changing complexion were exaggerated, attributing any change to prison conditions and environment. ([Pulse Ghana][5])

“My wife informed me that her name was changed while she was incarcerated, so she now goes by Evangelist Josephine Asiamah… Since that is a new name, it should indicate that she is going through a new phase of life.”

READ MORE: Nana Agradaa takes on new identity as ‘Evangelist Josephine Asiamah’ inside prison

Ghana’s entertainment landscape continues to deliver , with stories of personal redemption, grief, scandal, and controversy. As the dust settles on these headlines, what will next week bring?