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Ada to host World Tourism Day, Sept. 27
A safari resort at Ada
The national celebrations of this year’s World Tourism Day has been set for September 27 in Ada in the Greater Accra Region.
Despite the choice of Ada for the national celebration, activities would be held across all 16 regions of the country to mark the day.
This was disclosed by the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku Mantey, following the launch of this year’s Tourism Month in Accra on August 30.
Driven by the Ghana Tourism Authority(GTA), the month of September would see the promotion of Ghana’s tourism and culture through several programmes lined up for the period.
Ada, one of Ghana’s fast rising tourism destinations which could boast of Islands, beach resorts, an estuary, safaris, crocodile ponds, python zoo as well as the Songor salt lagoon, has been earmarked to host the national event.
The decision by the GTA falls in line with the agenda to boost domestic tourism which would translate into transforming the economy.
The GTA in collaboration with various stakeholders had indicated the quest to provide an unforgettable experience for both Ghanaians and diaspora as well as visitors through its ‘Experience Ghana, Share Ghana’ campaign.
“Apart from the economic benefits, tourism teaches us about our cultural heritage and enables us to present our unique cultural, historical and environmental heritage to the international community,” Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Operations at the GTA, Mr Ekow Sampson said.
By Michael D. Abayateye
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.
