Ama Darko

Ama Darko is GhanaStar's entertainment and culture editor, reporting from Accra. She covers Ghana's music scene, Nollywood, fashion, celebrity news, and the creative arts. Ama holds a degree in Journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism and has written for Modern Ghana and The Mirror. Her features on Afrobeats, Ghanaian film, and cultural identity have earned recognition across West African media.

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Complete Biography & Profile of Rocky Dawuni, Reggae Artist

Rocky Dawuni burst on to the African reggae scene in 1996 with the release of his debut recording, The Movement. The...

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Complete Biography & Profile of PLM Powerful Laud Marcus,

PLM, affectionately known as Powerful Laud Marcus due to his explosive baritone and rebel music, hails from the Cape...

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Complete Biography & Profile of Paulina Oduro, Highlife Artist

Paulina Oduro is a talented and evocative performer with over two decades of singing under her belt. Paulina moved to...

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Complete Biography & Profile of Paapa Yankson, Highlife Artist

Benjamin Paapa Kofi Yankson was born on June 22, 1944 at Winneba. His latent music flair was discovered at the funeral...

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Complete Biography & Profile of OD4,

Henry Agyei Gyamerah is a ragga musician from Ghana whose stage name is OD4, a rebus for Obiara Di Fo, which means...

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Complete Biography & Profile of Nana Tuffour, Highlife Artist

Nana Tuffour a.k.a. 9-9-2-4 is a renowned Highlife singer/songwriter was born on Valentines Day 1954. It is no wonder...

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Complete Biography & Profile of Mac Tontoh, Saxophonist

Mac Tontoh, one of the great pioneers of the fusion of African and western music, was born in Kumasi, in the Ashanti...

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Complete Biography & Profile of Ebo,

Known in real life as Andy Kwabena Adisi, Ebo is the younger brother of famous This young chap's release of a single...

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Complete Biography & Profile of Rhabbles Helena, Gospel Artist

Helena Esi Mends, is a popular gospel musician from the twin city of Sekondi – Takoradi, in the Western Region...

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Complete Biography & Profile of Kwesi Selassie,

Kwesi Selassie, also known as "The Lion of Africa" was born in Sekondi Takoradi. Although he was born and raised in...

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Complete Biography & Profile of Diana Hopeson, Gospel Artist

Diana Hopeson, formerly known as Diana Akiwumi, was born in Accra to Francis Arhin and Hannah Amoo. She attended the...

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Complete Biography & Profile of Natty Borax, Reggae Artist

Known in real life as Nat Adjetey Larbi, Borax was born on 12th May 1981. He attended MOH Primary/J. S.S for his...

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Complete Biography & Profile of Blakk Rasta, Reggae Artist

Abubakar Ahmed, aka Blakk Rasta was born on September 2, 1974 in Tamale to devout Ahmadi-Moslem parents. Growing in the...

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Complete Biography & Profile of Osibisa, Band

Osibisa was formed in London, England in 1969 by Teddy Osei, Sol Amarfio and Mac Tontoh , together with Spartacus R...

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Complete Biography & Profile of Atongo Zimba, Traditional Ghanaian Music

Atongo Zimba is one of the biggest music exports out of Ghana. He was born on the savannahs of northern Ghana in 1967....

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Complete Biography & Profile of Amandzeba Nat Brew, Traditional Highlife Music

The extremely talented Amandzeba Nat Brew is without a doubt a remarkable exponent of traditional Ghanaian music. He...

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Complete Biography & Profile of Abrewa Nana, Hiplife Artist

Young and bubbly Abrewa Nana became a household when she defied the odds to become the first female hiplife artist in...

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Complete Biography & Profile of a-Plus, Hiplife Artist

Kwame Asare Obeng (A-Plus) is best described as Ghana’s most politically incorrect artist. He is a hiplife...

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Complete Biography & Profile of Cindy Thompson, Gospel Artist

Cindy Ama Thompson's success in the gospel scene is very young but nonetheless, very remarkable. She shot into fame...

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Complete Biography & Profile of George Darko, Highlife Artist

Touted as the king of burger highlife, George Darko is an amazing guitarist and vocalist who brought a contemporary...