Entertainment
Isaac Kofi Dzokpo: From Comedy Skits to Social Impact
Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, popularly known as Hon Ike, has steadily built a multifaceted career as a content creator, actor, journalist, and humanitarian, earning recognition for his contributions to Ghana’s media and entertainment landscape.
Beginning his career as a creator of comedy skits, Hon Ike gained prominence through relatable and humorous content inspired by everyday life. His distinctive style resonated with many Ghanaians, establishing him as a budding comedian in the country’s digital comedy scene.
Expanding beyond online content, he ventured into film acting. In 2014, he appeared in Beasts of No Nation, the critically acclaimed Netflix original film that highlighted the plight of child soldiers in West Africa. He also played the role of a king in the Ghanaian comic movie Diamond Race, demonstrating his versatility across dramatic and comedic roles.
His work in digital media has earned him several accolades, including Content Creator of the Year, Comedian of the Year, and Blogger of the Year at various industry awards such as the 1st National Industrious Awards held in 2023.
Beyond entertainment, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo is an experienced journalist with News Ghana, covering a wide range of topics including health, politics, education, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), environmental issues, and human interest stories. Through his reporting, he consistently champions developmental issues and advocates for social justice, using his platform to amplify voices often unheard.
Outside journalism, he co-founded the Save Nations Foundation, a non-governmental organization dedicated to community development. Alongside his co-founder, US-Ghanaian Samuel Osei, he supports deprived communities through educational outreach, healthcare initiatives, and empowerment programs.
His dedication to peace and advocacy has also been formally recognized. In 2021, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) appointed him as a Peace Ambassador. That same year, he was inducted as an executive member of the International Media Association for Peace (IMAP) in Ghana.
Isaac Kofi Dzokpo holds a professional qualification from the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM-UK), an internationally recognized awarding body for business and management programs—providing a solid foundation for his work in both media and entrepreneurship.
Isaac Kofi Dzokpo’s career is a testament to the power of purpose-driven creativity. Whether through laughter, advocacy, or journalism, he continues to use his voice and platform to entertain, educate, and drive positive change in Ghana and beyond. At the heart of his mission, Hon Ike aspires to bring smiles to faces—especially to those who are heartbroken—reminding the world that even in difficult times, joy can still be found.
Entertainment
My doctors have advised me to limit my movement to heal faster — Nana Ama McBrown on her recent absence from the media
Ghanaian actress, television presenter, and media personality Felicity Ama Agyeman, popularly known as Nana Ama McBrown, has clarified the reason why she has been off the media for some time now.
The widely celebrated media personnel during a live video disclosed that she was not fully healthy and that she had to go for a surgery on her arm.
“You all saw that there was some little discomfort at the area. Sometimes it even felt difficult to perform many activities with that hand. if you watch McBrown Kitchen, you would observe that I was struggling. I took a lot of painkillers,” she revealed.
According to her, only a few people who had gone through what she went through would understand her pain.
“I have been given a lot of caution that I should be careful and reduce my movements, I should let it heal. My doctors and friends have all urged me,” she noted.
She said, she planned to temporarily stay in the house to heal before going back to work.
The multi-talented icon added that the expenses and the physios that came with the surgery was difficult to undergo.
She is therefore calling on Ghanaians to rally behind her by praying and supporting her to recover quickly.
By Jacob Aggrey
Entertainment
Daddy Lumba’s family opens book of condolence, candlelight vigil set for Aug 2
The family of late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has opened a book of condolence at his residence to honour his memory.
The book of condolence will be available to the public from Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home on Kinshasha Crescent, House Number 12 (GA-332-9264), between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
In addition, a candlelight vigil will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Independence Square in Accra. The event, organised in collaboration with the Creative Arts Agency, will begin at 6:00 p.m.
In a statement signed by the family’s lawyer, Fati Ali Yallah, they thanked the public for the overwhelming love and support shown since Daddy Lumba’s passing after a short illness.
They appealed for privacy during this period of mourning and assured that details of the final funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
By Jacob Aggrey
