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10th edition of Ghana Dance Festival announced
Organisers of the annual Ghana Dance Festival, Dancetera, have announced the dates for the 2024 celebration of dance’s biggest season.
The festival, marked with iconic dance events, is set to officially commence from August 29 to September 23, climaxing with an awards ceremony to celebrate the icons of dance and their immense contribution to the culture.
This, marking a decade of dance celebration, promises to be nothing short of exciting. As dance takes center stage in the entertainment space, the festival is certain to bring quality entertainment to all, while celebrating dancers and their works.
According to Robert Klah, CEO of Dancetera, “dance means different things to different people. For some it is a source of exercise, an act of worship, a source of entertainment, a career path to earn a living, a study course for academic achievement, a sport for engagement, an intangible cultural heritage, an expression of art.”
He said, “Whatever dance means to you, the dance festival seeks to express it. There are additions to this special edition, DanceSport League, which is the Dance Awards. For the former, dance being part of the Olympics is a great stride that needs the necessary local engagements to keep it active. For the latter, having the awards as part of the festival has been in the offing for long. This year, we are happy to pursue this path.”
Activities lined up to celebrate the 10th edition of the Ghana Dance Festival include, dance awards, tour experiences, dance parties, workshops, seminars and performances expressed through the following dance forms – theatre dance, street dance, folk dance, praise dance, afrolatin dance, dancesport battles and more.
This event is set to pull participation from international dancers, with confirmations coming from Togo, Benin, Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya. Ahead of the official launch slated for August, they have urged all dancers who wish to represent their passion to register via the Ghana Dance Festival social media pages.
The 10th edition of the Ghana Dance Festival is through a collaboration with the Dancers and DanceSport Association of Ghana (DDASPAG), and powered by Dancetera.
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Lordina ‘The Soprano’ to premiere final episode of ‘THE SUMMONS’ Season 2
Ghanaian gospel artiste, Lordina The Soprano, known for her powerful choral and contemporary gospel music, has launched the final episode of THE SUMMONS Season 2 over the weekend.
‘THE SUMMONS’, created by Eunice Productions, boasts of episodes crafted to touch hearts and remind people of their purpose in life.
With uplifting songs and messages from the Bible, the programme aims to inspire all individuals, including those who may feel down, lonely, or lost, offering them a sense of peace and spiritual upliftment.
Gospel singers Luigi Maclean and Efe Grace performed on the day, bringing their unique musical gifts to bear on the audience.
Additionally, Dr Michael Boadi Nyamekye, Lead Pastor of The Maker’s House, shared the Word of God, bringing a message that’s sure to resonate with viewers.
THE SUMMONS was first premiered on July 31, 2021, and since then, it has grown to become a beloved programme for many Christians. Each episode has inspired and reminded viewers of their faith, offering both comfort and motivation in their spiritual journeys.
The final episode was premiered on Lordina The Soprano’s YouTube channel over
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Date announced for 2024 Adoration and Prophetic Prayer Conference
Elder Sampson Kofi Wiredu
This year’s Adoration and Prophetic Prayer Conference (APP 2024) has been slated for the Oforikrom Assembly of The Apostolic Church of Ghana in Kumasi on November 20- 22.
This year’s edition of APP, a musical show and a prayer conference, is themed ‘Breaking Chains,’ referencing Acts 16:26, where God’s power caused an earthquake to break chains and freed prisoners.
The host, Elder Sampson Kofi Wiredu told The Spectator Agoro that attendees can look forward to inspiring music and worship led by anointed ministers like Elder Mireku, Sandy Asare, and Elder Patrick Amoako.
He called on all Apostolic Church members and everyone who loves God to join them to have an encounter with God’s power.
“God is going to work in a divine move that will bring healing, deliverance, and restoration to many lives.”
He explained that through music, people will receive breakthroughs, miracles, and life-changing experiences through God’s intervention.
Under the leadership of Senior Minister, Pastor Isaac K. Hughes, the conference will start each evening.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie