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South African DJ and producer Black Coffee delivered a landmark performance at London’s O2 Arena on Friday, May 22, headlining a sold-out show that blended electronic music with a full live orchestra.The concert featured a series of high-profile guest appearances, including American singer Alicia Keys, alongside orchestral arrangements, a choir, and staged surprises that elevated the production into a multi-layered live experience.The show marked a significant moment in Black Coffee’s international career, as he brought together electronic beats and classical instrumentation on one stage, creating a fusion that underscored his evolution as a global performer.It also represented a milestone at the iconic London venue, where he had previously performed in its smaller Indigo space, before stepping onto the main stage for what has been described as one of his most ambitious live productions to date.

Black Coffee Makes O2 Arena History With Live Orchestra Performance

Multiple Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has spoken about the debate around artistes delaying performances due to low early audience turnout, saying he has personally experienced similar situations.The award-winning rapper recalled his debut performance at London’s Indigo at The O2, where he said he arrived to find a far smaller early crowd than expected for a show that was officially sold out.“My people insisted we wait a bit,” he wrote on X, but added that he chose to go ahead regardless, saying: “Even if it’s 30 people I wanna go and I did.” Sarkodie also noted that international venues operate on strict schedules, warning that “your lights goes off in the middle of your show when time is up,” and stressed the importance of starting on time for fans already in attendance.

Sarkodie Recalls Starting Debut Indigo O2 Show Despite Low Early Turnout

The Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2026 came to a thrilling close at the Grand Arena on Saturday night with some of Ghana’s biggest music stars walking away with major honours after a year of impressive releases and performances.Leading the night was Black Sherif, who was crowned Artiste of the Year for the second time in his career after first winning the top prize at the 24th TGMA in 2023. The “Iron Boy” hitmaker dominated the ceremony with five awards, including Album/EP of the Year for Iron Boy, Best HipHop Song for “Where Dem Boys”, Best Afropop Song for “Sacrifice” and Songwriter of the Year.Medikal also enjoyed a strong night, picking up four awards including Best Hiplife/HipHop Artiste, Best Hiplife Song and Most Popular Song of the Year with “Shoulder” featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM. The song also won Collaboration of the Year, further cementing its status as one of the biggest records of the year. Kofi Kinaata added to his impressive TGMA record after winning Best Highlife Song for “It Is Finished” and Best Highlife Artiste. Stonebwoy was named Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste, while Wendy Shay took home the Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste award.One of the talking point on the night came from Moliy, whose international success with “Shake It To The Max Remix” earned wins for Best Reggae/Dancehall Song and International Collaboration of the Year alongside Shenseea and Skillibeng. Rising star Kojo Blak also continued his breakthrough year after winning Best New Artiste and Best Afrobeats Song for “Excellent” featuring Kelvyn Boy. See Full List of WinnersArtiste of the Year — Black Sherif Album/EP of the Year — Iron Boy — Black Sherif Record of the Year — “Enso Nyame Y3” — Kwabena Kwabena Best Female Vocal Performance — Enam — “Amin” Best Male Vocal Performance — Asiama — “Akoma” Songwriter of the Year — Black Sherif — “Sacrifice” Best Rap Performance — Strongman — “Mensei Da” Best Music Video — AratheJay — “Put Am On God” Most Popular Song of the Year — Medikal ft Shatta Wale &amp; Beeztrap KOTM — “Shoulder” Best Afrobeats Song — Kojo Blak ft Kelvyn Boy — “Excellent” Best Afropop Song — Black Sherif — “Sacrifice” Best Hiplife Song — Medikal ft Shatta Wale &amp; Beeztrap KOTM — “Shoulder” Best HipHop Song — Black Sherif — “Where Dem Boys” Best Highlife Song — Kofi Kinaata — “It Is Finished” Best Reggae/Dancehall Song — Moliy, Shenseea, Skillibeng &amp; Silent Addy — “Shake It To The Max Remix” Best Traditional Gospel Song — Piesie Esther — “Nyame Ye” Best Urban/Contemporary Gospel Song — Kofi Owusu Peprah — “Big God Afro” Collaboration of the Year — Medikal ft Shatta Wale &amp; Beeztrap KOTM — “Shoulder” International Collaboration of the Year — Moliy, Shenseea, Skillibeng &amp; Silent Addy — “Shake It To The Max Remix” Best New Artiste — Kojo Blak Best Gospel Artiste — Diana Hamilton Best Hiplife/HipHop Artiste — Medikal Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste — Wendy Shay Best Highlife Artiste — Kofi Kinaata Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste — Stonebwoy Audio Engineer of the Year — Daniel Grüll — “Enso Nyame Y3” Best African Song — Davido ft Omah Lay — “With You” Best Group — Keche Music for Good — Lali x Lola — “Crox It Out (Breast Cancer)” Lifetime Achievement Award — Daddy Lumba

Celebrating Ghana's Music Stars: Highlights from the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards

Davido has been named among the 2026 inductees for the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame, becoming only the second Nigerian artist to receive the honour after Fela Kuti. The recognition celebrates Davido’s contribution to global music and his role in expanding the reach of Afrobeats internationally. Organisers say the induction ceremony will be held on 1 June in Atlanta’s Historic Westside, where honourees are commemorated with plaques along the walkway. Founded by the Black American Music Association and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus, the Walk of Fame honours influential figures whose work has shaped Black music and entertainment across generations. Davido joins a 2026 class that includes Ludacris, Paul S. Morton and Maynard Jackson. Since its launch in 2021, the initiative has also honoured stars such as Beyoncé, Usher and Stevie Wonder.

Davido to Be Inducted into 2026 Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame

<h2>Introduction to Obi’s House</h2>Obi’s House is not just a name; it's a movement that has taken the UK music scene by storm. With its unique blend of Afrobeats and vibrant cultural expressions, Obi’s House is redefining nightlife experiences. Now, it's ready to take Margate by storm as it brings the pulsating rhythms of Afrobeats to Dreamland.Obi’s House, the high-energy entertainment brand originally from Lagos, Nigeria, is set to bring its signature party experience to the United Kingdom with a major summer event at Dreamland Margate on 27 June 2026. The event, dubbed “Obi’s House at Dreamland,” will transform the iconic seaside venue into a vibrant festival-style space, bringing together music lovers for a full day of Afrobeats, dance and shared celebration. Known for its community-driven atmosphere, Obi’s House continues to champion its popular mantra of “strangers becoming friends.” The lineup features a strong roster of DJs and performers including DJ Obi, Donae’O, Sarz, Que DJ, Spaceship Billy, DJ Fiifi, Neptizzle, Shopsydoo and Friends, alongside other guest acts expected to join the celebration. Organisers say the experience will go beyond music, with food, drinks and attractions designed to elevate the festival-style atmosphere. Obi’s House @ Dreamland is being positioned as one of the standout Afrobeats-led summer events of 2026, promising an unforgettable seaside takeover for fans and partygoers.

Obi’s House brings signature Afrobeats experience to Dreamland Margate

Renowned Ghanaian DJ and event promoter DJ Mensah has officially unveiled his new music facility, Play House Music Studio, in East Legon. The unveiling brought together several key figures within the Ghanaian music industry. Among those in attendance were award-winning rapper Sarkodie, who has a long-standing working relationship with DJ Mensah, and renowned music producer Kaywa, who showed support for the new venture. The launch marks a new chapter for DJ Mensah, whose influence spans DJing, artist development and event promotion. The studio is expected to serve as a creative hub for both established and emerging talents within the industry. Play House Music Studio offers a wide range of services including recording, mixing and mastering, live band and performance support, podcast and content production, DJ mixes, jingle creation, and voice-over services, among others.

DJ Mensah Launches Play House Music Studio, A New Creative Hub in Accra

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