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won’t give up, watch out for my next attempt – Afua Asantewaa
Afua Asantewaa
Guinness World Record (GWR) Sing-a-thon attempter, Afua Asantewaa says she is unperturbed by the disqualification and is set to take up another challenge soon.
Social media went ‘wild’ last Friday following the announcement by the world body, that Afua Asantewaa’s five-day singing marathon to break a world record had been unsuccessful following a review.
While many sympathised with her, others descended heavily on her, suggesting that she had the news and kept it away from the supportive public.
Speaking to The Spectator Agoro, Afua explained that, she did not withhold the results but rather could not access her account.
“There is no way I could hold onto a result such as this. I am a very strong personality and I believe in not giving up and regardless of the outcome, be it successful or not I would have still shared with Ghanaians anyway,” she explained.
“As I sit here, I do not have an official document to even post on my social media that this is my disqualification letter, I can’t access my account,” she added.
Afua said she would soon announce her next line of action which may be a consideration of a new challenge.
“If I have to do it over and over again till I get it right, I would. There is a lot that I have learnt from the attempt and would work on it in my next challenge,” she stated.
She also apologised to Ghanaians for the unsuccessful attempt and expressed gratitude for the massive support and endorsement.
Afua in December 2023 gave Ghanaians a Christmas destination as thousands troop to the Akwaaba Village in Accra to cheer her during the five-day Sing-a-thon attempt.
By Michael D. Abayateye
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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.
