Ghanaian music duo is gearing up to expand their reach to international audiences with their highly anticipated “Refuse To Be Over Tour,” despite recent changes to their North American schedule.

The award-winning duo, consisting of Omar Sterling (Faisal Hakeem) and Mugeez (Rashid Mugeez), continues to solidify their reputation as one of Ghana’s most successful musical exports. They have performances lined up across the United States and the United Kingdom.

This tour celebrates the duo’s lasting influence on Ghanaian music. Initially, they were set to perform at the historic Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C., on June 28, 2026. However, R2Bees announced that this show has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control.

In a statement shared on their official social media pages, the duo revealed that both their Washington, D.C., and Ohio concerts have been rescheduled. The performance in Washington, D.C., will now take place on August 2, 2026, while the Ohio show has been moved to August 15, 2026.

Additionally, R2Bees confirmed that their scheduled performance in Philadelphia has been cancelled, with organisers replacing them with another artist on the event’s lineup.

“We are sorry to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, our shows in Ohio and D.C. this Saturday and Sunday have been postponed to August 2 (D.C.) and August 15 (Ohio). The Philadelphia show tomorrow, however, has been cancelled, and a new artist will perform. We apologise once again for any inconvenience caused. Thank you,” the statement read.

Despite these schedule adjustments, the “Refuse To Be Over Tour” remains on track. The duo is set to perform at the Tribeville Festival Deluxe at The Armoury in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 24 before heading to the United Kingdom for a headline show at HERE at Outernet in London on September 11, 2026.

This international tour comes at a time when Afrobeats is experiencing widespread global success, with R2Bees among the pioneers who introduced Ghanaian hiplife and Afropop to audiences outside of Africa. Since emerging from Tema in the late 2000s, Omar Sterling and Mugeez have built a loyal following through chart-topping hits, acclaimed albums, and memorable live performances.

Over the years, the duo has released successful projects including  Da Revolution, Refuse to Be Broke, Site 15, and  Back 2 Basics. Their catalogue features fan favorites such as Slow Down, Kiss Your Hand, Life (Walaahi), Over, Tonight, Bayla Trap, and Yawa Gal, establishing them as one of Ghana’s most influential music groups.

Beyond their own recordings, R2Bees have collaborated with numerous African music stars, including Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Sarkodie, King Promise, Mr Eazi, Wande Coal, and Joey B, significantly contributing to the global growth of Ghanaian music.

Known for their energetic stage performances, live instrumentation, and strong audience engagement, the duo continues to attract fans across Africa, Europe, and North America. Their upcoming tour is expected to celebrate their musical legacy while reaffirming the growing international appeal of Ghanaian music.

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.

Ghanaian media personality and social commentator Afia Schwarzenegger has criticised women’s rights organisations, state institutions and the Ghana Police Service over what she describes as their failure to speak out on the alleged shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo.

Speaking passionately on the matter, Afia questioned why Adwoa Safo, who reportedly survived an alleged attack in which her younger brother, Israel Nana Kwadwo Akofena, is accused of firing more than 40 rounds of ammunition, has not received widespread public support or strong institutional backing.

She argued that the handling of the case raises serious concerns, particularly the decision to grant Akofena bail despite the severity of the allegations. According to Afia, it is difficult to understand why the accused is free while the complainant is allegedly living in fear and coping with the trauma of the incident.

Drawing comparisons with previous legal cases, Afia cited Ghanaian rapper Medikal, who was remanded into custody after being accused of displaying what authorities believed to be a firearm in a photograph.

She maintained that if Medikal could be remanded over such an offence, it is inconsistent that a suspect accused of discharging multiple rounds of ammunition and whose residence reportedly yielded firearms and several rounds of ammunition during a police search was granted bail.

Afia questioned whether Ghana’s justice system applies the law equally to everyone, asking whether justice changes depending on who is involved.

She further challenged the authorities, wondering if they were waiting for the situation to end in tragedy before taking decisive action.

“Do you want to see Hon. Adwoa Safo die before you act?” she asked.

The outspoken commentator also criticised women’s rights advocates and public institutions for what she described as their silence on the issue.

She specifically questioned the absence of  Deputy Chief of Staff  Nana Oye Lithur, the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection—which Adwoa Safo once led—and the Minority Women’s Caucus, saying they have remained quiet despite regularly speaking out on issues affecting women.

Afia also referred to reports that approximately 200 bullet casings were found in Adwoa Safo’s vehicle, insisting that such evidence should have generated stronger public outrage and prompted a more robust response from law enforcement authorities.

According to her, Adwoa Safo has gone through immense hardship while many people have chosen to remain silent as though nothing serious has happened.

She urged Ghanaians not to ignore a situation in which a woman’s life is allegedly at risk and called on the public to demand accountability from the relevant authorities.

Afia concluded by appealing to the Attorney-General to transfer the case from the lower court to a higher court, arguing that such a move would strengthen public confidence in the justice system and help ensure justice is served.

She also called on Ghanaians to stand together in demanding justice for Sarah Adwoa Safo, insisting that the allegations deserve urgent attention from the courts, state institutions and the wider public.