Talk Chaw Xtra (The XXL Convo)

About Talk Chaw Xtra (The XXL Convo)

The XXL Convo of Talk Chaw Xtra features a panel discussion of the most topical or trending issues of the week. With a major focus on entertainment and lifestyle, the show brings you raw, unfiltered, and hard-hitting takes on the issues that made the news over the week.

Publisher

iChris Studios

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Apr 2026

Latest episode

3 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Oct 2026

   Shatta Wale retorts Mahama, Wendy Shay hits back at Lasmid claims, Lilwin bring down Nollywood stars + UPSA hacked, Okyeame Kwame wants women leaders l TALK CHAW XTRA S01E22

   Welcome to Episode 22 of Talk Chaw Xtra. This week, we’re back with another exciting roundup of the biggest stories dominating the headlines in Ghana and beyond.In this episode:• Prophet John Papa Jesus announces a 20% church offering rate and says he will accept only offerings of GH¢50 and above, sparking conversations about church offerings and giving.• The Reverend Father of St. Patrick Catholic Church advises young people to be strategic and intentional about their lives.• UPSA gets hit by an academic results scandal as the university uncovers the unauthorised alteration of more than 500 academic results involving 178 students.• Okyeame Kwame calls for more women in leadership, arguing that women may bring greater empathy and accountability to public office.• President John Dramani Mahama speaks on social media arrests, the regulation of TikTok and other new media platforms, the possibility of a state of emergency, and plans to list some State-Owned Enterprises.• Shatta Wale responds to Mahama’s comments on social media regulation, while a religious leader makes a surprising claim about Shatta Wale’s famous “Paah Paah Paah” chant.• Mahama explains why Ghana rejected a $100 million offer from the United States and addresses Donald Trump’s controversial “annihilation” comments.• Ghana prepares to build what is being described as the country’s biggest gas-powered thermal plant.• Wendy Shay addresses what happened between her and Lasmid and responds to claims surrounding their relationship and a recent video shoot.• Lil Win brings some of Nollywood’s biggest stars to Ghana, including Pete Edochie, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor, Zubby Michael, Mike Ezuruonye and Destiny Etiko.• Lil Win explains why he chose to work with Nigerian actors and discusses the differences between Ghanaian and Nigerian filmmaking.• Lil Win says he would have brought stars such as Jean-Claude Van Damme or Jet Li to Ghana if their filmmaking styles aligned with his project.• Lil Win also talks about supporting Ghanaian actors who have been away from movie sets and his views on YouTubers, movie stars, and the Ghanaian entertainment industry.• Shatta Wale arrives in Ho for Shatta Fest, receives a massive welcome from excited fans at the Ho Market and shares bundles of cash with market women.• Plus our usual sbaby, Spider-Man and “Get out of here.”Join the conversation in the comments:• What do you make of the new church offering announcement?• Should women have greater representation in leadership, and what role should empathy play in governance?• How serious is the UPSA academic results scandal, and what measures should universities take to protect academic records?• Do you agree with Mahama’s position on regulating TikTok and other new media platforms?• What do you make of Shatta Wale’s response to Mahama?• What are your thoughts on Wendy Shay’s explanation of what happened with Lasmid?• Was Lil Win right to bring Nigerian movie stars to Ghana, and what does this mean for the Ghanaian film industry?• What do you make of Shatta Wale’s reception in Ho?Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and FOLLOW for more entertaining and insightful conversations every week.Watch more from iChris Studios:🎙️ Talk Chaw Xtra: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJe70Vhn6pnMGClVSf_3yJHCEt6PBjK0-📺 Talk Chaw: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJe70Vhn6pnOuNOmJwV2Qox8HZ7IvbZhR&si=i1Z0f49fpOO4sCV8Follow iChris Studios on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/ichrisghTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ichrisghFacebook: https://facebook.com/ichrisghX (Twitter): https://x.com/ichrisghBusiness & partnership enquiries:ichrisgh@gmail.com#ShattaWale #WendyShay #Lasmid #LilWin #UPSA #OkyeameKwame #Mahama #GhanaNews #Ghana #ShattaFest #Nollywood

2. 

   26 Sept 2026

   Mr Beast exposé, Shatta Wale vs Stonebwoy rasta clash, Black Sherif changes reaction, Mahama hits back at Donald Trump, Terry Dinero’s death l TALK CHAW XTRA S01E21

   Welcome to Episode 21 of Talk Chaw Xtra. This week, we’re back with another exciting roundup of the biggest stories dominating the headlines in Ghana and beyond.In this episode:• Catholic BECE performance becomes a major concern as Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Coast, Charles Palmer-Buckle, speaks about the difficulty of admitting some Catholic students into Catholic schools with a cutoff point of aggregate 12.• A call for the National Service Authority to introduce an industry-based posting system that considers graduates’ CGPAs.• The tragic death of Circle phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere, popularly known as Terry Dinero. We look at the latest developments, the arrest of an alleged fake military man and claims surrounding the circumstances of his death.• Nana Aba Anamoah gets praise from Grammy Award-winning musician Gramps Morgan, while she also has a message for people who send her messages in shorthand.• Cooker’s Delight CEO Gifty Brown reveals how she says she made enough money from selling meat pies to buy her G-Wagon.• MrBeast in Ghana: claims about his project, his decision to sleep in a car and allegations about his reasons for coming to Ghana.• Dangote praises President John Dramani Mahama, while Kenya’s President William Ruto describes Mahama as “John The Baptist.”• President Mahama speaks at the UN General Assembly on slavery and reparations, accountability, corruption and the need to ensure that Ghana’s resources are properly managed.• Mahama hits back at Donald Trump with a strong statement on human civilisation and the United Nations.• Alan Kyerematen weighs in on the Accra–Kumasi Expressway project.• The Shatta Wale vs Stonebwoy debate heats up as a Rasta man compares the two musicians and discusses their music, education, personalities and lifestyles.• Black Sherif addresses reactions to changes in his music and explains why, from his perspective, his songs still sound like the same Black Sherif despite evolving musically.• Plus our usual flip sides and trending moments, including the Bankuman SHS student and the Kasoa motorist.Join the conversation in the comments:• What do you make of the concerns about Catholic students’ BECE performance and the aggregate 12 cutoff?• Should National Service postings be based partly on graduates’ CGPAs?• What are your thoughts on the circumstances surrounding Terry Dinero’s death and the latest developments in the case?• What do you make of the claims surrounding MrBeast’s Ghana project?• How do you interpret Mahama’s comments at the UN and his response to Donald Trump?• Between Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy, what are the biggest differences in their musical journeys and public personas?• Has Black Sherif’s music changed, or is it still recognisably the same Black Sherif?Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and FOLLOW for more entertaining and insightful conversations every week.Watch more from iChris Studios:🎙️ Talk Chaw Xtra: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJe70Vhn6pnMGClVSf_3yJHCEt6PBjK0-📺 Talk Chaw: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJe70Vhn6pnOuNOmJwV2Qox8HZ7IvbZhR&si=i1Z0f49fpOO4sCV8🎥 iOnCampus: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJe70Vhn6pnOsClcFkS7fmAaIkFJLdWJl&si=S028P6PnQbnRMud2Follow iChris Studios on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/ichrisghTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ichrisghFacebook: https://facebook.com/ichrisghX (Twitter): https://x.com/ichrisghBusiness & partnership enquiries:ichrisgh@gmail.com#MrBeast #ShattaWale #Stonebwoy #BlackSherif #Mahama #TerryDinero #GhanaNews #Ghana #NanaAbaAnamoah #AccraKumasiExpressway #TalkChawXtra #TalkChaw #iChrisStudios

3. 

   19 Sept 2026

   Sarkodie’s Occultism, Shatta Wale’s UPSA backlash, Ghana’s $2billion project, Manhunt for Ghana Jollof, BECE results and SHS placement l TALK CHAW XTRA S01E20

   Welcome to Episode 20 of Talk Chaw Xtra. This week, we’re back with another exciting roundup of the biggest stories dominating the headlines in Ghana and beyond.In this episode:• BECE results and SHS placement brouhaha as Apostle Richmond Agyemang warns parents against paying bribes to have their children’s school placements changed, while President John Dramani Mahama speaks on the importance of seeing students’ true results.• Haruna Iddrisu visits a school placement centre as the conversation around the placement process continues.• Mahama on the National Cathedral, Miracles Aboagye and the dissolution of the National Cathedral Board.• Ghana’s ambitious Accra–Kumasi Expressway project and the reported $2 billion investment. We also discuss Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson’s comments about transparency and his handling of public funds.• Sarkodie and the occultism allegations: what is being said, what sparked the conversation, and the reactions surrounding it.• Akomfour School and more trending stories making waves across Ghana.• Shatta Wale at UPSA: his message to students about mindset, success, and his transformation from Bandana to Shatta Wale.• “Don’t copy my lifestyle but copy my mindset” — Shatta Wale’s message to UPSA students, plus the UPSA Vice-Chancellor’s comments about Shatta Wale and his ride-hailing business.• The Ghana Jollof saga intensifies as Salomey Baffoe is picked up, Barbara Asantewaa Kodua is declared wanted, and the CID provides an update on the investigations.• CID boss COP Lydia Yaako Donkor says information retrieved from phones has revealed alleged funding involving high-profile individuals.• The Ghana Jollof lady responds to the CID boss, while former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia weighs in with the message: “This Is Not the Ghana We Want to Build.”• Alleged coup claims and the latest developments surrounding the Ghana Jollof investigation.• Plus our usual flip sides, including the lady with dreams without aspirations, the universal charger, the helmet passenger, class prefect, mirror gossip girl, and the English name of Kanzo.Join the conversation in the comments:• What do you make of the BECE results and the current SHS placement system?• Should parents who pay money to influence school placement face sanctions?• What are your thoughts on the $2 billion Accra–Kumasi Expressway project?• What do you make of the allegations and discussions surrounding Sarkodie and occultism?• Did Shatta Wale’s message to UPSA students inspire you or raise questions?• What do you make of the Ghana Jollof investigation and the CID’s latest revelations?• Do you agree with Bawumia that “this is not the Ghana we want to build”?Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more entertaining and insightful conversations every week.Watch more from iChris Studios:🎙️ Talk Chaw Xtra: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJe70Vhn6pnMGClVSf_3yJHCEt6PBjK0-📺 Talk Chaw: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJe70Vhn6pnOuNOmJwV2Qox8HZ7IvbZhR&si=i1Z0f49fpOO4sCV8🎥 iOnCampus: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJe70Vhn6pnOsClcFkS7fmAaIkFJLdWJl&si=S028P6PnQbnRMud2Follow iChris Studios on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/ichrisghTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ichrisghFacebook: https://facebook.com/ichrisghX (Twitter): https://x.com/ichrisghBusiness & partnership enquiries:ichrisgh@gmail.com#Sarkodie #ShattaWale #BECE #SHSPlacement #GhanaJollof #Mahama #Bawumia #GhanaNews #Ghana #UPSA #AccraKumasiExpressway #TalkChawXtra #TalkChaw #iChrisStudios

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