Spotify EQUAL Turns Five With Shekhinah Reimagining Lebo Mathosa's I Love Music

Five years after launching EQUAL to champion women in music, Spotify is celebrating the milestone in South Africa with a new Spotify Single reinterpretation of Lebo Mathosa’s iconic I Love Music by multi-award-winning artist Shekhinah.

Originally released in 2006, I Love Music has become more than a dancefloor classic. Twenty years on, the track continues to find new listeners, with more than 1.8 million global streams on Spotify, 88% of which come from South Africa.

The song also appears on more than 70k user-generated playlists globally, showing how a song released two decades ago continues to live on in listeners’ everyday soundtrack. 

The track began gaining significant streaming traction in South Africa in 2018 and has grown every year since, recording an approximate 95% compound annual growth rate over seven years. Following particularly strong growth in 2019, I Love Music is on pace for another standout year in 2026. The numbers point to something bigger than nostalgia: this is a catalogue favourite that continues to find new audiences.

15th Telecel Dream Car Nears Finale; Four Customers Win Monthly Cash

Four Telecel Ghana customers have won a combined GH¢20,000 in monthly cash prizes in the 15th cycle of the Telecel Dream Car Promo as the SMS trivia competition enters its final weeks, with one lucky customer set to drive away in a brand-new SUV at the end of August.

The monthly winners: Selvin Nana Takyi Otoo, Benjamin Tackie, Mensah Hage Appiah and Gideon Klu received GH¢10,000, GH¢5,000, GH¢3,000 and GH¢2,000 respectively, in prize presentations held in Takoradi and Accra.

Selvin, who received the highest cash prize at Telecel's Takoradi office, said he initially doubted whether the promotion was genuine but decided to participate after encouragement from his brother. “I wasn't sure if it was real at first. My senior brother encouraged me to give it a try since he had already tried it. I started answering the daily trivia every time. I am surprised and happy because I wasn't expecting it at all.”

Telecel Ghana Congratulates New KNUST VC on Appointment

Telecel Ghana’s leadership has paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, to congratulate him on his appointment.

The delegation commended the Vice-Chancellor and expressed confidence in his leadership, noting the critical role of KNUST in driving innovation and skills development. 

Further discussions centred on strengthening collaboration between the university and Telecel Ghana, particularly around advancing digital infrastructure and ensuring that students and faculty continue to benefit from reliable connectivity.

First Set of Telecel M’ahitti Promo Weekly Winners Take Home GH¢20,000 Each

When Hannah Dampson’s mobile phone rang and the caller informed her that she had won GH¢20,000 in the Telecel M’ahitti Promo, she thought someone was playing a joke on her. The 52-year-old cook at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi said her first reaction was not celebration.

“I was like, don’t raise my BP level if this is not true,” she recalled, with her heart racing. Hannah was convinced only after she went to a Telecel Ghana retail shop, where the necessary checks and verification confirmed that she was the first weekly winner nationwide since the promo was launched just over a week ago.

“I can’t describe my excitement, and I don’t even know what to do since I won. I’m still in disbelief,” she said. Hannah has been a Telecel customer for more than 20 years and had seen the Telecel M’ahitti adverts on television with her last-born child, who eventually opted her into the promotion.

Somi Named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Artist For August

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and playwright Somi has been announced as Spotify’s EQUAL Africa artist for the month of August. Celebrated globally for her narrative richness and genre-defying sound, Somi has built an extraordinary career bridging African rhythms with contemporary American jazz.

The announcement coincides with the release of her highly anticipated new album, What Does It Take to Bloom?, dropping on August 7, on Salon Africana. The 13-track project, led by the poignant single We’re All Falling, is an intimate meditation on self-discovery, identity, and finding belonging amid life's dissonance.

Co-produced by Somi alongside Benjamin James (of Nigerian Highlife duo The Cavemen.), the album features guest appearances from The Cavemen. and acclaimed jazz saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin. Recorded across Dakar, Lagos, Paris, and New York City, the album weaves global sensibilities into Somi's most personal work to date.

Telecel Ghana Launches Eco-SIM to advance environmental sustainability

Telecel Ghana has launched the biodegradable Eco-SIM, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and giving customers a greener way to stay connected. 

Made with 90 per cent less plastic, Telecel's Eco-SIM delivers the same reliable voice, data and digital experience customers expect with a significantly lower environmental footprint.

The launch comes at a time when billions of physical SIM cards continue to be produced globally each year. According to the global connectivity industry association, the Trusted Connectivity Alliance, around 3.7 billion physical SIMs were manufactured in 2024, underscoring the need to make everyday connectivity products more sustainable.

Telecel champions ethical AI and data partnerships for Ghana's digital future

Telecel Ghana has argued that the country's digital future depends on building the infrastructure, partnerships and ethical standards needed to use data and artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly.

Over the 3-day period of the Ghana Data Science Summit at the Ho Technical University, a delegation of varied experts from the telecommunications giant contributed to national conversations on artificial intelligence, data governance and workforce development through executive panel discussions, technical workshops, career mentorship and practical demonstrations of emerging digital solutions.

Opening the discussions, Danso Kwakye, Head of Enterprise Solutions at Telecel Ghana spoke on a panel debating whether limited access to data is slowing innovation and evidence-based policymaking. Acknowledging researchers' growing demand for telecommunications data, Kwakye said customer privacy must remain non-negotiable.

Karabo Peter Joins Jacaranda FM as New Sports Presenter

Jacaranda FM is thrilled to announce the appointment of Karabo Peter as the new sports presenter for its award-winning afternoon drive show ‘The Drive with Rob & Roz’. 

Karabo will join Rozanne McKenzie and Rob Forbes on the popular drive show every weekday between 16:00 and 19:00, with her first broadcast set for Monday, 3 August 2026.

With a background spanning broadcasting, journalism and digital media, Karabo has built her career at the intersection of sport and storytelling. 

 She began her broadcasting journey in community radio as a sports reporter before freelancing for YFM and later joining VOW 88.1 as a sports anchor on the station’s drive show where she stayed for two years. Her experience also includes professional voice work and contributing to SABC's The Journos Vodcast, where she has participated in discussions around the world of sport and journalism.

Karabo also writes for popular good news publication Good Things Guy, bringing her storytelling skills to stories that highlight positive change and the people making a difference.

Telecel Ghana Announces 2026 FESSP Cohort To Help Close STEM’s Gender Gap

Telecel Ghana has unveiled the ten outstanding final-year female students selected for the 2026 cohort of its Female Engineering Students Scholarship Programme (FESSP), an early career development programme aimed at increasing female representation in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) field.

The female scholars, drawn from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), the University of Ghana (UG), the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), were selected through a competitive process that assessed academic excellence, leadership potential and industry readiness.

Rumzia Sule Crowned Miss Ghana 2026 In A Transformative, Community And Skills Development Focused Finale !

An international relations student at Cumbria University, Rumzia Sule, has been officially crowned Miss Ghana 2026, emerging victorious over 12 other contestants to claim the coveted national title.

The grand finale of the 69th edition, held under the theme “Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy,” saw the University of Ghana graduate Fatimatu Zara Ishacu finish as the first runner-up and Whitney Opoku Nketia was adjudged the second runner-up. Anita Dankwa and Nedlyn Appiah won 3rd and 4th runners-up respectively.

Other awards, such as Miss Fitness, Miss Talent, Miss Eloquent, Most Beautiful Skin, Miss Congeniality, Most Disciplined, and Miss Photogenic, went to Nedlyn Appiah, Lucille Akua Oputa-Otutu, Davinia Owusu Kuffuor, Lawrencia Serwaa Amankwa, Fatimatu Zara Ishacu, Anita Appiah, and Whitney Opoku Nketia, in that order. Rumzia also won the Beauty with The Purpose award.

Unlike previous editions, this year’s pageant adopted a strategic, scaled-down format. Shifting away from traditional pomp and pageantry, to a more personal and community skills development theme. The final selection was held at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra before an elite panel of judges, relatives of contestants amongst others present to witness the historic occasion.

Fidelity Bank Equips Miss Ghana 2026 Contestants With Financial Literacy, Sustainability, And Entrepreneurship Skills

Contestants of the 69th Miss Ghana pageant have received vital, practical lessons in financial literacy, personal empowerment, and environmental sustainability during a comprehensive mentorship session hosted by Fidelity Bank Ghana LTD at the Bank’s head office in Accra.
 
Held under the theme “Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy,” the engagement formed part of a strategic coaching series designed to prepare the contestants beyond the pageant stage, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to become effective ambassadors, entrepreneurs, and leaders in their communities.

Addressing the contestants, Chair of the Miss Ghana Foundation, Inna Patty, Esq., expressed her profound appreciation to Fidelity Bank Ghana for partnering with the organization to empower the young women through financial education. “Partnering with an institution that consistently champions financial inclusion and national development is an honour, and we thank you for your warm hospitality and shared commitment to empowering young women,” she said.

Why the Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve Is the Perfect Winter Holiday Adventure for the Whole Family

With the winter school holidays in full swing, parents across Gauteng are searching for the ultimate way to get the kids off their screens and into the fresh air.

Just a short drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, nestled in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, the Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve offers an action-packed, budget-friendly winter holiday destination where families can enjoy wildlife, adventure, great food and unforgettable experiences all in one place.

Telecel Ghana CEO Featured In KNUST's 75th Anniversary Commemorative Publication

Telecel Ghana Chief Executive Officer, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, has been recognised as one of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)'s distinguished alumni in the telecommunications sector, earning a feature in the university's 75th anniversary commemorative publication, 70 Years of Global Impact.

The commemorative book, unveiled at the anniversary launch under the theme "From Excellence to Eminence: 75 Years of KNUST," celebrates alumni whose leadership, innovation and contributions have shaped industries and advanced national and global development over the past seven decades.

Kenyan Hip-hop Artist tg.blk Announced As Spotify's EQUAL Africa Artist For July

Kenyan rapper, singer, and producer Nyathigi Gatere, widely known as tg.blk, has been announced as Spotify’s EQUAL Africa artist for the month of July.

Hailing from the coastal city of Mombasa, tg.blk has emerged as one of Kenya's most distinctive voices in alternative hip-hop, recognised for her approach to music-making and a sound that blends raw emotion with creative independence.

Her musical journey began in the solitude of her bedroom, where she experimented with rapping and producing beats using GarageBand. While studying in the United States, she continued to refine her production and songwriting before returning to Kenya, where she has become an influential voice within the country's growing alternative hip-hop scene.

Spotify And Afronation Portugal Partner To Bring Festival Destination To Fans On Platform

Spotify joins Afronation Portugal 2026 as an official sponsor and exclusive streaming partner, launching a collaboration that brings fans a dedicated festival destination to enjoy on-demand and exclusive performance content.

Spotify and Afronation Portugal are partnering to bring fans closer to the artists, performances and fan culture shaping African music globally.

As an official sponsor and exclusive streaming partner of Afronation Portugal 2026, Spotify will help extend the festival beyond the live weekend through this model. This partnership creates a dedicated Afronation destination on Spotify where fans can discover festival content, featured artists, the official playlist and selected performance videos after the event.