Entertainment
Who wins Mentor XI today?
• (From Left) Too Spyce, Herby, Tiah and Marckel
After weeks of wonderful display, winning the hearts of judges and fans, the time has come for one of the four finalists to wrest the coveted TV 3 Mentor XI crown.
The final showdown is among the top four contestants, Tiah, Herby, Too Spyce and Markel at , 8pm on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the National Theatre in Accra.
The winner of the contest takes home a cash prize of GHC40,000, a gold-plated trophy, a return ticket abroad with $500 (USD) spending money, 100,000 in airtime, products from sponsors and the bragging right.
This will see one grow from a raw talent to earning the title of Mentor winner.
The semi-finals of TV3 Mentor XI came off last weekend, December 4, during which contestants battled among themselves with their unique performances and stagecraft, coupled with freestyle rounds.
The final four have all shown the readiness to make history and announce their presence in style.
This year’s Mentor XI saw over thousands of talents throng the audition venues, and after rigorous screening, 12 lucky contestants were selected.
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.
