Entertainment
R2Bees are ‘Back 2 Basics’
Ghanaian Music duo, R2bees have once again displayed their resolve and undying taste for quality with the release of their 4th studio album dubbed ‘Back 2 Basics’.
The 15 songs on the album are hugely influenced by Ghana’s authentic Highlife rhythms laced with Hiplife and a blend of Afrobeat.
There is gainsaying that this is a carefully woven strategy to connect various generations to the album.
Considering the experience of the group and how they broke onto the Ghanaian music scene, one could say the album is aimed at reminding the world of their roots and foundation of a movement which inspired the young acts who are now at the apex of the music business.
At the private listening last Wednesday, November 24 the duo, made up of Mugeez and Omar Sterling revealed that the tracklist of 15 songs, was inspired by the community they grew up Site 15, Tema.
The songs on the album include, Pressure, Tinkerbell, Need Your Love,Get Get No Dey Want, Alhaji, Eboso, Sure Banker, Another One, Casanova, Promise, Your Loving, Formation, Dambalektra, Odo Nti and Fine Wine.
With these songs, they collaborated with Wizkid, Gyakie, Stonebwoy, Eazi, King Promise, DarkoVibes and Joeboy.
To ensure production leaves nothing to chance, they secured the services of producers like KillBeatz, GuiltyBeatz, StreetBeatz, DJ Breezy, Kuvie, Northboi, Highlander Beats, VacksOnIt, KyeiRocks, DJ Afrolektra, Dera, DJ Obrien and Nektunez.
R2bees have shown resilience, loyalty and a group one could look up to with over decades of enviable bond.
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.
