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.

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.