Clergyman, Prophet Kumchacha, has slammed his colleague, Prophet Kofi Oduro, describing him as a hypocrite for defending Prophet Bernard El Bernard following his failed prophecy.

According to Prophet Kumchacha, Prophet Kofi Oduro has no moral right to mount such a defence, arguing that he has, in the past, harshly criticised other ministers who found themselves in similar situations.

Speaking on Okay 101.7 FM’s Best Entertainment show, Prophet Kumchacha described his colleague’s actions as sheer hypocrisy.

“I believe Prophet El Bernard is a true man of God. But if it were not El Bernard and instead other pastors like Opambour Ebenezer Adarkwah Yiadom, Obinim, Obofuor, Pastor Uche, Bishop Salifu, or others whose prophecy had failed, hell would have broken loose. The kind of English vocabulary Papa Kofi Oduro would have released would not have been easy. We should not do the work of God with hypocrisy,” he said.

Earlier, the outspoken cleric explained why he believes Prophet Kofi Oduro’s actions amount to hypocrisy.

“So why is Prophet Kofi Oduro now defending Prophet El Bernard? The reason is simple: that is where his tithes come from. Prophet El Bernard has taken Prophet Kofi Oduro as his spiritual father; he pays tithes and presents huge envelopes. Because of this, even if he kills, he has not killed; when he sleeps, he is not asleep,” he alleged.

According to Prophet Kumchacha, many men of God have already received their “share of the cake,” yet Prophet Kofi Oduro chose to hypocritically defend his spiritual son.

He further noted that while Prophet Kofi Oduro recently stood in his church to defend Prophet Bernard El Bernard, he was not in a position to do so.

“Let me establish that I have no problem with Prophet Kofi Oduro. Whenever he sees me, he shows me respect, and I also reciprocate. But whenever a prophecy fails, the very person who is quick to condemn the prophet involved is Prophet Kofi Oduro,” he said.

Prophet Kumchacha cited instances where Prophet Kofi Oduro criticized Prophet Kusi Boateng, Archbishop-Elect Elisha Salifu Amankwah, and Senior Pastor Owusu Bempah over failed prophecies, claiming in some cases that God did not speak to them and that their prophecies came from their own minds.

Reiterating his position, Prophet Kumchacha concluded:

“I believe Prophet El Bernard is a true man of God. But if it were another pastor whose prophecy had failed, the reaction would have been different. We should not do the work of God with hypocrisy,” he told Halifax Ansah Addo.

Media personality Israel Laryea has slammed critics of his wife, Lousa Laryea, for calling her ugly. In a social media post cited by KPDonline.net, the journalist urged those making such comments to first “create a human” before passing judgment.

Reacting to critics who have described his wife, Louisa, as ugly and unattractive, he said, “There are also those who say Louisa is ugly. Really? This woman right here, at 52 years, after giving birth to three children, is ugly? Create a human and let’s see how you fare.” He posted.

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Louisa Laryea had earlier posted on social media, stating that journalism goes beyond make-up, skin bleaching, BBL, wigs and fashion, stressing that journalists must research, verify facts, interrogate data and demonstrate sound reasoning.

Earlier that same day, GHOne TV’s Lilly Mohammed had apologized for comments she made against the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, over the decision to grant global internet personality IShowSpeed a Ghanaian passport.

Louisa’s post was subsequently linked by some social media users to Lilly Mohammed’s persona, triggering intense backlash directed at her.

The journalist further expressed concern about friends who joined or fueled the trolling against his wife. According to him, he has never taken part in any form of online trolling.

“Finally, to the ‘friends’ who joined the troll or fueled it, what real friends would do is to reach out privately to obtain some context or seek to correct if necessary. I’ve never trolled or joined the trolling of a friend and would never do that. But hey, we’re all brought up differently, which is why we will always have differences in opinion. Stay well,” he stated.

Nearly three decades after his death, legendary Nigerian musician and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti is receiving formal recognition from the global music establishment, as the Recording Academy prepares to award him a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammy Awards.

Widely revered by fans as the undisputed pioneer of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti will become the first African recipient of the prestigious honour, an award first introduced in 1963. His family, friends, and longtime collaborators are expected to attend the ceremony to receive the award on his behalf.

“For a long time, Fela has lived in the hearts of the people,” his son, musician Seun Kuti, told the BBC. “Now the Grammys have acknowledged it. It brings balance to his story.”

The recognition comes amid growing global acceptance of African music, particularly following the international rise of Afrobeats, a contemporary genre rooted in the sound Fela helped create. In 2024, the Grammys introduced the Best African Music Performance category, while Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has earned a nomination this year for Best Global Music Album.

Music historian and longtime Fela associate Michael Stein noted that Africa has historically been marginalised within major global music institutions but said the tide appears to be turning. He stressed that Fela’s legacy cannot be separated from his politics.

“Fela consistently challenged injustice, corruption, and poor governance,” Stein said. “Ignoring that part of his legacy would be impossible.”

Fela Kuti was far more than a musician. He was a political agitator, cultural theorist, and outspoken critic of Nigeria’s military governments. Alongside drummer Tony Allen, he pioneered Afrobeat, blending West African rhythms, jazz, funk, highlife, and politically charged lyricism into a sound that doubled as protest music.

Across a career spanning three decades until his death in 1997, Fela released over 50 albums and built a movement that fused art with ideology. His outspoken opposition to authoritarian rule made him a frequent target of state repression. In 1977, following the release of his album Zombie, which mocked military obedience, his Lagos compound, known as the Kalakuta Republic, was violently raided by soldiers. The attack left many injured and led to the death of his mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, a prominent feminist and political activist.

Rather than retreat, Fela turned grief into resistance, famously delivering his mother’s coffin to government offices and releasing the song Coffin for Head of State as a direct act of protest.

His political philosophy drew from pan-Africanism, anti-imperialism, and African-centred socialism. Influenced by his mother and later by US-based activist Sandra Izsadore, Fela rejected Western cultural dominance, even dropping “Ransome” from his name due to its colonial associations.

Fela’s musical identity was also shaped by Ghana. Highlife, pioneered by Ghanaian musicians such as E.T. Mensah, Ebo Taylor, and Pat Thomas, heavily influenced his early sound. Time spent in Ghana helped refine the melodic and structural elements that would later define Afrobeat, underscoring the genre’s West African and pan-African roots.

On stage, Fela was a commanding presence. Leading bands of more than 20 musicians, his performances at the Afrika Shrine in Lagos blurred the line between concert, political rally, and spiritual gathering. According to Stein, audiences were participants rather than spectators, united in what he described as musical communion.

Artist and designer Lemi Ghariokwu, who created many of Fela’s iconic album covers, described the Grammy recognition as symbolic immortality. “His legacy continues to grow,” he said.

Today, Fela Kuti’s influence remains evident in global music and culture, inspiring artists across continents, including Burna Boy, Kendrick Lamar, and Idris Elba. Despite enduring arrests, beatings, and censorship during his lifetime, Fela remained uncompromising in his mission.

“He was not interested in awards,” Stein said. “He was interested in liberation, freeing the mind.”

For Seun Kuti, who was 14 when his father died, the honour is less about global validation and more about historical justice. “Fela belonged to himself,” he reflected. “But in a way, we all belonged to him.”

The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, though long overdue, cements Fela Kuti’s place not only as a musical pioneer but as a political force whose work reshaped African identity, resistance, and expression on the world stage.