Entertainment
GT Bank Di Asa season 5 takes off
The wait is over as organisers of plus size dance reality dance show, Di Asa launched the season 5 of the competition last Friday.
The event which was held at the Dor Event Annex at North Kaneshie in Accra saw past winners and contestants throng to the launch for a successful programme.
Speaking to The Spectator, Mr. Kingsley Nsiah-Poku, Acting Managing Director of Atinka Media Village, said auditions which would set the tone for the event would start in first week of August in the Oti Region, adding that all the 16 regions would have their turn to audition for the event.
He noted that by the end of the audition, about 60 contestants would be selected for the 30 shows prior to the grand finale.
He said the winner would walk away with a salon car, followed by Mini truck and tricycle for the runners-up.
Mr.Nsiah-Poku expressed his appreciation to GT Bank for coming on board as the title sponsors and all the other companies who have to decided to partner them.
The Divisional Head of Corporate Communications and Experience for the GT Bank, Mrs. Agnes Owusu-Afram was happy for associating with the Di Asa brand.
The launch was interspered with amazing performances from Mr.Drew, Sherifa Gunu, Kay 9ice, Nhyiraba Mary, and young Poet, Nakeeyat and some past contestants among others.
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
