Entertainment
DSL wins Mentor X, seals a deal with Lynx Entertainment
The announcement of De Sound Lord, affectionately called DSL as a winner of TV3 Mentor X did not come as a surprise to many as his performance from the commencement of the competition pulled many admirers to him.
The event held at the National Theatre on Sunday, January 9, brought together music lovers and industry players.
After many weeks of great performances from the 16 contestants, they were reduced to five, leaving the battle for the ultimate up for grabs by Konfidential, DSL, Wise B, AJ and Ely.
At the end, DSL was adjudged winner of the competition and for his reward, took home GH₵500,000 worth of package which included a brand new car, cash, promotional deals, and a record label contract with Richie Mensah’s Lynx Entertainment in addition to other products from sponsors.
Kofidential who emerged 1st runner-up also took home GH₵300,000 worth of package made up of cash prize of GH₵8,000 , distribution and promotional deal among others.
AJ, the Second runner-up took home GH₵200,000, worth of package, a cash prize of GH₵6,000, promotion on all Media General platforms, an international promotional deal, and prizes from sponsors among others.
GH₵4,000 cash prize, marketing and promotion on all Media General platforms and products from sponsors went to Eli who emerged third runner-up.
Wise B who emerged fourth runner-up took home GH₵2,000 cash prize in addition to marketing and promotional package on all Media General platforms.
There was exciting performances from Kweku Darlington, Kofi Mole, Kweku Bany and Mr.Drew among others .
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Prophet Atarah opens new studio, launches Atarah Praise 2025
Prophet Joseph Atarah has launched his annual event aimed at bringing believers together in an atmosphere of worship and praise.
The theme for this edition is ‘Restoration’ with the belief that patrons would be restored in the face of their challenges.
The programme will be in two parts, with the first scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom at 5pm on May 11, at Pleasant Place Church.
The Ghana edition will take place at the forecourt of Believer’s Grace Crown Ministry International, Bond Square, Adenta Barrier, at 4pm on May 25.
Prophet Atarah has paraded Piesie Esther, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Nana Yaw Asare and Mavis Asante among others for the Ghana edition.
For the UK edition, patrons will enjoy performances from Kofi Owusu Peprah, Kobby Mantey, Emmanuel Smith, and Ern Ruthy.
Speaking at the launch, Prophet Atarah said, God has been good throughout last year, and 2025 has started on a positive note.
Against this backdrop, he wants to bring believers together and, in unity, to praise God.
He said, like what happened last year, a lot of miracles will take place.
In a related development, Prophet Atarah also commissioned a new studio for rehearsals and live recordings.
This, he said, was not limited to him, but open to every musician across all genres.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Empress Gifty to thrill patrons at MTN Stands In Worship on Easter Sunday
Ghanaian gospel heavyweight, Empress Gifty is set to thrill thousands at this year’s MTN Stands In Worship event.
The programme brings believers together annually to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ.
This year’s edition, slated for the Grand Arena on Sunday, April 20, will feature Empress Gifty.
Against this backdrop, the anointed gospel musician has urged all patrons to come with a heart of worship and praise.
She is optimistic that a lot of miracles will happen through the ministration.
“Through our ministrations instant miracles will happen and you are going to have an encounter with God,” she told The Spectator.
Empress Gifty again appealed to patrons not to come alone, but with their families and friends to receive blessings.
Empress Gifty, who had a big song dubbed Watch Me, has been nominated in the Best Traditional Gospel Song of the Year and Gospel Artiste of the Year categories at this year’s 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
