Entertainment
All set for Ghana Modeling and Fashion Awards
All set for Ghana Modeling and Fashion Awards
By Michael D. Abayateye
All is set for the maiden Ghana Modeling and Fashion Awards to be held at the Accra Tourist Information Center on Saturday June 11.
Organised by one of Ghana’s top models Larkuor Adjartey, the event is aimed at celebrating, recognising and rewarding individuals for their contribution to the development of the fashion industry in Ghana.
Categories for the event include, Fashion Icon of the Year, Makeup Artiste of the Year, Fashion Photographer of the Year, Stylist of the Year (Fashionista/Red Carpet/Social Media), Emerging Fashion Designer of the Year and Fashion Designer of the Year.
The others are, Female Model of the Year, Male Model of the Year, Model Discovery of the Year, Hairstylist of the Year, Fashion Accessory Designer of the Year and Fitness Model of the Year.
The event according to organizers would witness performers from top musicians in the country as they guaranteed an incredible night for patrons.
Speaking to The Spectator ahead of the event, Ms Adjartey said the event would give some spotlight to the Fashion and Modeling Industry.
“We need to give attention to the fashion and modeling industry to make it more attractive to investors and passionate persons to get involved,” she stated.
The industry she said, has developed over the years and it was vital to recognize and appreciate individuals who ensured its growth within the period.
Being in the industry for over a decade she said, “I appreciate the level of commitment and dedication people put in to make a mark within the industry.”
By Michael D. Abayateye
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.
