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Spanish Embassy holds wine show in Accra
The Spanish Embassy in Ghana, through its Economic and Commercial Office, has organised this year’s edition of the Spanish Wine Show in Accra.
This year’s event, which took place at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, is the seventh edition and forms part of efforts by the Spanish Embassy in Accra through its affiliates to strengthen the commercial and economic bond between Ghana and Spain.
Dubbed, “Wines from Spain: Spirits of Spain,” the annual event brought together a great variety of Spain’s beverages, such as still wine, sparkling wine, beer, vermouth, and other alcoholic beverages.
Besides the wine tasting, the event also focused on enhancing educational and sensory experiences linked to wine and other beverages and, perhaps most importantly, the various grape varieties and other products grown in Spain, as well as their geographical distribution.
Following the exhibition, Miguel Casero, Head of the Economic and
Commercial Office at the Spanish Embassy, emphasised the importance of the wine sector in Spain, the world’s third-largest wine-producing country.
He acknowledged the positive trend in the demand for Spanish wine in Ghana over the years.
“The numbers said that Ghana is very important for Spain. For example, Ghana is the fourth country that exports the most wine in all of Africa, and Ghana accounts for almost 10 per cent of the total wine exports of Spain to Africa. So, this is a sense of the importance, the current situation, and the current awareness of Spanish wines here in Ghana,” Mr. Casero said.
He added that “there have been some positive trends in the last few years. For example, from 2019 to 2020, there was an increase of 40 per cent in wine exports, and from 2020 to 2021, there was an increase of seven per cent. So, you can see there is some positive trend, and we see that more and more Ghanaians are becoming aware of and enjoying Spanish wines.”
He commended Ghanaian importers, wholesalers, retailers, and the press for promoting Spanish
Commercial Office at the Spanish Embassy, emphasised the importance of the wine sector in Spain, the world’s third-largest wine-producing country.
He acknowledged the positive trend in the demand for Spanish wine in Ghana over the years.
“The numbers said that Ghana is very important for Spain. For example, Ghana is the fourth country that exports the most wine in all of Africa, and Ghana accounts for almost 10 per cent of the total wine exports of Spain to Africa. So, this is a sense of the importance, the current situation, and the current awareness of Spanish wines here in Ghana,” Mr. Casero said.
He added that “there have been some positive trends in the last few years. For example, from 2019 to 2020, there was an increase of 40 per cent in wine exports, and from 2020 to 2021, there was an increase of seven per cent. So, you can see there is some positive trend, and we see that more and more Ghanaians are becoming aware of and enjoying Spanish wines.”
He commended Ghanaian importers, wholesalers, retailers, and the press for promoting Spanish beverages in Ghana with their passion and dedication.
Since 2015, the Economic and Commercial Office has been successfully organising wine tastings for professionals in the hospitality industry, with more than 80 professionals attending each year, and this year was no exception.
The trade show offered more than 70 different products, including wine, beer, vermouth, and other alcoholic beverages from Spain, with the collaboration of three Ghanaian importers and eight Spanish wineries and beverage companies.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Kay9ice apologises to Shatta Wale
Afro-highlife musician, Kay9ice, known in private life as Philip Kay Kissi has publicly apologised to award-winning dancehall musician Shatta Wale and the Shatta Movement following his controversial remarks about his song.
Kay9ice made the comments about Shatta Wale’s song on Adom TV’s Showtime programme with Sally Mann.
Kay9ice believes the comments passed did not sit well with the Shatta Movement.
Against this backdrop, in a recent interview on Wontumi TV, Kay9ice expressed regret for his statements, clarifying that he never intended to disrespect Shatta Wale.
“I would like to use this opportunity to apologise to all S.M fans, I might have made some comments which I never intended for it to sound wrong to the fans, I have no intention of disrespecting such an icon,” Kay9ice added.
Kay9ice is currently promoting his latest release dubbed “Pema”, which is making waves since the release.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Von Sinu releases debut single ‘Thank You’
Von Sinu, an upcoming gospel musician, has released her debut single titled ‘Thank You’ which is gaining popularity on the airwaves and streaming platforms.
‘Thank you’ seeks to appreciate God for his goodness and faithfulness in her life.
In an interview with The Spectator in Accra, Von, who is also a fashion designer said “looking back at my life and what God has told me about myself, I was grateful.
She said she had to record it and later sent it to a friend who has been very instrumental in her being a gospel singer.
She said though there were other songs written and recorded, she thought it was prudent to release ‘Thank you’ as the Bible urges believers to give thanks in Psalm 92:1-2: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name”
The song is available on all digital platforms including Youtube, Spotify, Apple music Deezer and Tidal.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
