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Kalybos, actress Jessica Williams are new hosts of NLA live draws
Ghanaian filmmaker and entrepreneur Kalybos born Richard Asante and colleague actress Jessica Williams have been unveiled as new hosts of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) live draws.
A third host, Beryl Adom who is also a staff of the NLA will is always part of the new project of the NLA.
The two will Present NLA LIVE DRAWS on UTV from Wednesday, December 7th from 7:15 pm to 7:30 pm from Monday to Saturday as part of the new Director General’s restructuring exercise.
It is expected that the inclusion of the two versatile actor and actress will spark the interest of the Ghanaian public in live draws which has been given a boost by the current administration.
It would be recalled that last month, Management of the NLA announced that UTV takes over from the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) the rights to broadcast the NLA live draws for decades.
A press statement released on Thursday, November 25, 2021, by the NLA management revealed the new change takes effect from December 1, 2021.
The statement added that the station will broadcast the live lotto draws from Mondays to Saturdays between 7:15 pm and 7:30 pm.
“The National Lottery Authority wishes to announce to the general public, its cherished patrons and stakeholders that with effect from Wednesday 1st December 2021, its Live Lotto Draws would be televised on United Television (UTV) ONLY. UTV will televise NLA’s Live Lotto Draws every Monday to Saturday from 7:15 pm to 7:30 pm,” the statement revealed.
Source: https://www.ghanaweb.com
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.
