Ghanaian music group DopeNation has announced a humanitarian initiative to support families affected by the devastating floods that struck parts of Accra on Monday, June 29, 2026.

The award-winning twin brothers revealed that they will donate GH¢1,000 each to selected flood-affected families in some communities across the capital. According to the duo, the funds will be drawn from proceeds generated from their ongoing Europe tour.

The musicians said the initiative is intended to provide some relief to victims who lost loved ones, homes and valuable belongings during one of the worst flooding incidents to hit the Greater Accra Region this year.

Sharing the announcement on their official Facebook page, DopeNation expressed sympathy to all those impacted by the disaster and called on Ghanaians to unite in support of affected families.

“Dear friends, the floods in our homes resulting in the loss of life and valuable property aren’t just here to break us but to remind us of how strong we should be as one people with love. We intend to give 1000 cedis each to several victims and families affected in some parts of Accra from our Europe tour proceeds. This won’t solve the problem neither will it bring back the lives and property, but will at least ease some tension amongst us. With love, DopeNation,” the statement read.

The group acknowledged that the financial assistance cannot replace the lives lost or restore the property destroyed, but expressed hope that it would ease the burden on some of the affected families as they begin to rebuild their lives.

The announcement has been welcomed by many fans on social media, with several users commending the musicians for using their platform and tour earnings to support communities in need.

The donation follows the torrential rains that triggered widespread flooding across several parts of the Greater Accra Region on June 29. The floods claimed at least 13 lives, displaced numerous residents and caused significant damage to homes, businesses, vehicles and other property.

Emergency response teams, including the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and other state agencies, have since been working to provide relief to victims while assessing the full extent of the destruction.

Ghanaian musician Keche Andrew has reacted to the devastating floods that recently affected several parts of Accra, arguing that irresponsible waste disposal by residents is one of the biggest contributors to the recurring disaster.

Speaking in a video shared on his official TikTok page, the musician used humour to make a serious point, saying he wanted to visit a police station to find out whether ordinary citizens could be given a “license” to help enforce laws against people who litter indiscriminately.

According to Keche Andrew, communities have reached a point where residents must take responsibility for protecting their surroundings if flooding is to be reduced.

“I want to go to the police station and ask if they can give us a license to beat someone, because at this point we all have to be self-police to stop the floods,” he said jokingly.

He explained that if such a system existed, anyone caught dumping rubbish into gutters, drains or flowing water would be apprehended before being handed over to the police.

“When you see anyone dumping refuse into gutters, from cars or into water bodies, we should catch them and deal with them before taking them to the police station. That’s what we need to do,” he remarked.

Keche Andrew stressed that while heavy rainfall plays a role in flooding, human behaviour remains a major cause of the problem. He criticised people who deliberately dispose of waste in drains and waterways, saying such actions block drainage systems and worsen flooding whenever it rains.

The musician also condemned the practice of some residents waiting until rainfall begins before emptying household refuse into the rushing water, believing the rain will carry the waste away.

According to him, these habits significantly contribute to choked gutters and recurring floods across the capital.

“Our attitudes are part of the recent floods; we dump refuse anywhere,” he added.

A Los Angeles jury has ordered singer Chris Brown to pay nearly $13 million in damages after finding him liable in a lawsuit filed by his former housekeeper, who was severely injured in a dog attack at his California home in 2020.

The verdict followed a two-week trial in which jurors ruled that Brown and his company, Black Pyramid LLC, were negligent after Maria Avila was attacked by Hades, a 200-pound Caucasian Shepherd kept at Brown’s residence in Tarzana, California.

According to the ruling, Maria Avila was awarded $12.9 million in damages for the life-changing injuries she suffered. Her sister, Patricia Avila, who witnessed the attack while working at the property, received $885,000 for emotional distress. Maria’s husband, Oscar Olivo, was also awarded $50,000.

Maria Avila’s attorney, Michael C. Murphy Jr., welcomed the verdict, describing it as long-awaited justice after more than five years of legal proceedings. He said he was pleased that the family had finally received accountability for what they endured.

During the trial, Brown argued that the dog was kept solely for security purposes and was not his personal pet. He also testified that he had previously warned Maria and Patricia not to go outside unless security personnel were present because of the dogs. However, both women denied receiving such a warning, adding that language barriers would have made such a conversation difficult.

Jurors also heard testimony that after the attack, Brown left the property instead of calling emergency services or assisting the injured housekeeper. Evidence presented in court suggested he drove away for several hours because he feared attracting media attention, leaving employees to contact first responders.

Maria Avila told the court that the attack left her with permanent facial and arm injuries. She underwent multiple surgeries, including skin grafts taken from her abdomen to reconstruct her left arm. Despite treatment, she continues to experience limited mobility and has been unable to return to work as a housekeeper.

She also testified that the traumatic experience has left her suffering from post-traumatic stress, making it difficult for her to be around dogs or resume her previous occupation.

Her daughter told the jury that the incident dramatically changed her mother’s life, saying she had become withdrawn and no longer enjoyed social activities. She explained that Maria avoids public gatherings, dislikes having photographs taken, and has lost the confidence she once had.

Brown also testified during the trial, saying he heard the dog growling while preparing to shower and rushed outside, where he found Maria lying on the ground covered in blood. He admitted the scene shocked him and said his manager advised him to leave before emergency responders arrived, a decision he attributed to concerns over intense media attention.

The verdict was delivered just days after Brown launched his co-headlining U.S. stadium tour with Usher, which includes two scheduled performances at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles later this year.