Entertainment
Kente Edition of ‘Rhythms On Da Runway’ slated for Nov 30
This year’s ‘Rhythms On Da Runway’ has been launched with a call on designers to take inspiration from the theme, ‘Kente Edition.’
Kente is a Ghanaian textile made of hand-woven strips of silk and cotton.
Speaking at the launch at the Silver Star Towers last Saturday, producer and creative director of the event, Yvonne Ocloo, said for over a decade, the occasion has been a celebration of the powerful intersection between fashion, culture, and music.”
Yvonne Ocloo noted that “this year, we take our mission forward by centering the conversation on one of Africa’s most iconic and sustainable fabrics – Kente.”
She urged designers to draw inspiration from the ancient wisdom of Kente weavers to create collections that are groundbreaking and sustainable.
“For this edition, we challenge designers to draw inspiration from the ancient wisdom of our Kente weavers, creating collections that are both groundbreaking and sustainable. Just as Kente weaving has stood the test of time, so too should our commitment to responsible fashion,” she said.
According to her, this year’s edition will witness exciting series of activities that celebrate not only the beauty of African fashion but also the immense talent that exists within the continent and beyond.
Touching on activities ahead of the main event, she revealed that “on October 5, we will host our casting, bringing together the most talented models ready to light up the runway.”
Additionally, she added that “October 26 will see our Industry Night, a special evening of networking and collaboration within the fashion and music industries.”
That would be followed by another innovation on November 14 with a unique forum dubbed ‘The Orange’ Roundtable’.
All of these would be crowned on November 30, with the main event, a night of unforgettable fashion, music, and cultural celebration at the Grand Arena.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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
Entertainment
Breaking News: Daddy Lumba is dead – Family announces
Ghanaian music legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has died.
His family confirmed the sad news in a press release issued on Saturday, saying the 60-year-old passed away earlier in the day after a short illness.
“It is with profound sorrow and deep grief that the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon,” the statement read.
Daddy Lumba was one of Ghana’s most celebrated highlife musicians. With a career spanning more than three decades, his songs touched millions, telling stories of love, pain, joy, and hope.
He was known for his powerful voice, emotional lyrics, and unique style that made him a household name across the country and beyond.
“His soulful voice provided the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience,” the family said.
The family has asked for privacy as they mourn their loss and promised to announce funeral arrangements in the coming days.
The statement was signed by Fati Ali Yallah, a lawyer from Baba Jamal & Associates, on behalf of the Fosu family.
Fans, fellow musicians, and Ghanaians across the country have started pouring out tributes on social media, remembering Daddy Lumba’s unmatched contribution to Ghanaian music.
