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Afua Asantewaa Aduonum ends Singathon after 126hrs : 52mins
Ghana’s Afua Asantewaa Aduonum at 8am today ended her singing marathon aimed at breaking the Guinness World Record after sing for 126hrs : 52mins.
The mother of three started her singing marathon at midnight on Sunday, and defied all odds till Friday morning.
Many well meaning Ghanaians at the Akwaaba Village near the Airport to throw their support behind her to achieve her dream and make the country proud.
Addressing the gathering shortly after she ended her Singathon, Afua was optimistic that her achievement will motivate others to move out of their comfort zones to try other things.
She also thanked Ghanaians for their massive support, saying it was an overwhelming one.
On their part, the Medical team said they have gotten to a point that Afua Asantewaa’s health was of topmost priority to them and needed to make sure she was fine.
“We would have love for her to go probably till 12pm, however, at this point as a medical team we want to put a hold to it and protect Afua as much as we can, fatigue has set in,” they revealed.
The medical team assured that they will work on her and ensure she regained her strength.
Afua Asantewaa’ team led further announced that there would be an after-party at 6 pm at the Akwaaba Village today.
Afua Asantewaa Aduonum is attempting to break the longest singing marathon set by Sunil Waghmare, an Indian who sang for 105 hours in March 2012.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Award-winning Ghanaian musician, Wendy Asiamah Addo, known in showbiz circles as Wendy Shay, is poised for Artiste of the Year crown this year.
Through her hard work last year, the musician has earned about seven nominations for this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Wendy Shay was nominated for Artiste of the Year, Album of the Year, Afrobeats Song of the Year, Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year, International Collaboration of the Year, Collaboration of the Year and Most Popular Song of the Year.
Speaking exclusively to her management, they said Wendy Shay last year graced over 40 shows, including her successful Shay Concert held at the West Hills Mall in Accra on November 22, 2025.
Additionally, they noted that through her hard work, she had international features with Movado (Apology), Phina (Too Late Remix), Bedjine (Too Late Remix), Guchi (Too Late Remix) and Niggy Boy (Weed & Wine).
They further told the paper that her ‘Ready’ album garnered over 25 million streams across all platforms, including massive airplays, adding that most of the songs featured prominently at parties and diverse events in Ghana and beyond.
Her management concluded that the hard work made her brand very attractive for Corporate Ghana, a feat which led Wendy Shay to secure ambassadorial deals with Peeva and Hisense.
Against this backdrop, they are optimistic that Wendy Shay is in pole position to win the coveted Artiste of the Year crown this year, and therefore called on industry players, all and sundry to vote for her.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeat musician Berima Amo has signed a new international recording deal with UK-based world music label ARC Music, a move seen as another boost for the global recognition of West African music.
Known for blending traditional highlife with Afrobeat, jazz and other global influences, Amo has become a strong advocate for preserving and promoting authentic African musical heritage while introducing it to new audiences around the world.
The announcement comes ahead of the release of his much-anticipated album “Rhythms of Love,” recorded live at Studio 150 Bethlehemkerk in Amsterdam. The album will be released worldwide on May 24, preceded by two singles: “Fake Flowers” on May 1 and “Yaba” featuring Tallulah Rose on May 8, 2026.
The new project is expected to expand Amo’s reputation as both a cultural preserver and musical innovator, pushing the boundaries of African sound through powerful rhythms and cross-genre fusion.
With five albums, two EPs and ten singles already available across major streaming platforms, Berima Amo continues to grow his global audience.
Berima Amo, a singer, trumpeter, composer and bandleader originally from Ghana and now active in Europe, has built a reputation for preserving the roots of highlife while reimagining it for modern audiences. Through performances, collaborations and educational initiatives, he has championed traditional African rhythms and instruments while blending them with Afrobeat, jazz, soul and orchestral music.
Many in the industry now view Amo as a torchbearer for authentic West African music, continuing the legacy of legendary figures such as E. T. Mensah, The Ramblers International Band, Rex Lawson, Ebo Taylor, Nana Ampadu, King Onyina, Osibisa and Fela Kuti, helping to carry the sound of West Africa to the world.
