Entertainment
Songstress Wiyaala to collaborate with Samini
Songstress Noella Wiyaala known in the entertainment world as Wiyaala has described a possible music collaboration with legendary musician, Emmanuel Andrews Samini also known as Samini in the entertainment circles, as an “honour” that would further enhance her music career.
Wiyaala was responding to an open comment by Mr Samini to embark on a collaboration track with the songstress after the two did a rendition of the popular ‘Linda’track by the then “Batman” who has metamorphosed Samini, at an event to open the First Law Chamber Wa in the Upper West Region.
The two indigenes of the regionsana the song with a touch of perfection and professionalism.
Samini who had performed alongside big names such as Akon, Sean Paul, Chaka& Demus and Pliers, among others expressed an interest in collaborating with the songstress after he acknowledged her as aforce to reckon with in the music industry.
“Wiyaala has put Ghana on the global map and if some of us had the ability to add a typical cultural craft to our art, we would have been blessed in our musical career and would have advanced farther than where we currently are”, he stated.
Wiyaala, also known as the Lioness of Africa accepted the offer openly and commended Samini for contributing his quota to ensuring that music in Ghana thrived.
She used the opportunity to encourage Ghanaians to patronise Ghanaian music and continue to support the craft.
“I am appealing for mutual respect amongst workers in Ghana irrespective of your profession because we all have our individual talents and we are very good at them. I might be bad at your profession because that is not my calling but I daresay that, you might also not be able to do music the way we do it if given the opportunity because that may not be your craft“, she added.
She entertained participants at the opening of the Sory@Law to some of her tracks in both the local and English languages.
By Lydia Darlington , Wa
Entertainment
Nineteen57 Events announces Black Stars Legacy Awards
Nineteen57 Events has announced the launch of an event aimed at celebrating Ghanaian, African, and diaspora achievements.
The event is a prestigious platform dedicated to honouring exceptional individuals and organizations contributing to the growth and success of the Ghanaian society, the African continent, and the African diaspora.
Since its inception as part of Rhythms on the Runway in 2019 during Ghana’s historic Year of Return celebration, the Black Star Legacy Awards has recognized remarkable achievements in creative arts, culture, and beyond.
It has always been a component of ‘Rhythms On Da Runway,’ however, the organisers have decided to stage it as an independent event this year.
This shift allows for an expanded focus, honouring excellence across various fields, including business, leadership, innovation, science, and humanitarian efforts.
This bold move aligns with the awards’ mission of celebrating the spirit of achievement and innovation that defines Ghana and connects it to the broader Pan-African and global community.
While specific event details, including categories and selection criteria, are still being finalised, the Black Star Legacy Awards promises to be an unforgettable experience that highlights the very best of Ghana, Africa, and the diaspora.
Esteemed icons from Ghana, Africa and the African Diay such as Obrafour, Ricci Osei, Hon. Lisa Hanna, Reggie Rockstone, Queen Asabea Cropper, Nene Agyemang, Agya Koo Nimo, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Morgan Heritage, Stonebwoy, and Richard Mofe Damijo have been among the honorees, setting the stage for what has become a highly anticipated annual celebration of excellence.
Entertainment
Zhikay Junior launches ‘The mind shift campaign’
Ghanaian award winning gospel blogger Isaac Nartey, popularly known as Zhikay Ike Junior, and his team have launched a campaign at Sap’s School in Teshie-Nungua, located in the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra region.
Themed ‘The mind shift campaign’, it was aimed to touch the lives of students by educating them on the use of social media and how it can impact lives.
Isaac Nartey, told The Spectator that the purpose of the campaign was to orient students in Ghana about social media and its impact.
Sharing photos from the campaign on Facebook, Zhikay also emphasised the importance of listening to children’s concerns, which include mental health, emotions, and societal acceptance.
“We must not consider children as just minors, they have genuine concerns that revolve around mental health, emotions, societal acceptance and others. We must create avenues for their voice to be heard,” He explained
The campaign included education, games, and entertainment. Some students received customized ‘Zhikay’ items as rewards for their hard work.
This initiative seems to be made a positive impact on the students.
‘The school tour will delve into the overview of social media and how it can be used to impact society positively,’ he added
Zhikay embarked on the tour with popular Ghanaian content creators such as “Freedom Official” and “Quecy Official.” Together, they created an educational and engaging atmosphere for the students.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
