Entertainment
AgieCoat, Abeiku Santana, others honoured at GSBCA
Maiden Ghana Social Media Business and Creative Arts Awards (GSBCA) came off on December 4, 2020, at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Accra.
One of Ghana’s legendary music producers, Nana Akwasi Ansah Mensah known in showbiz circles as Agie Coat and Abeiku Santana among others were honoured for their contribution to the industry.
Receiving his award, he said though it came to him as a surprise, he was enthused about such an acknowledgement in the 22 years of contribution to the Ghanaian music industry.
He expressed his appreciation to the organisers, Aisha Modi and others for their support for him over the years.
Ace broadcaster, Abeiku Aggrey Santana, who also received an honour as the Digital Media Tourism Personality of the Year, said the events had become the new product for tourism and would go a long way for people from other countries to experience it, because it would not go extinct like other products.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and founder of the awards scheme, Ellis Dennis Adjei told The Spectator, that the award had come to stay, and aimedat projecting social media in Ghana.
He expressed his appreciation to all stakeholders for their support in making the event successful, and called on corporate Ghana to sponsor such programmes .
Ms Aisha Modi, Stacey Amoateng, Zionfelix, Akua Amoakowaa, Abena Moet, Peter Squire, Sandra Akapo, Rabby Bray, Hajia 4040, Ameyaw Debrah, Nkonkonsa, Sister Sandy, Entamonty Media and Mama Gee were among the over 30 winners on the night.
The atmosphere was charged with amazing performances from Akwaboah Jnr., Kofi Kinaata, and Shatta Berry 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.
