Entertainment
African Celebs, bridging gap between African stars and fans in the diaspora
Living up to its name across social media platforms African Celebs has shown commitment to serve as a bridge between African celebrities in the diaspora and their fans.
Over the year’s they have been able to achieve this by creating pages on social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram Twitter and a website where they give hot and juicy updates on what is trending in the world of entertainment on the African continent and what their favourite African celebrities are up to.
Since its establishment in 2014, African Celebs has focused on projecting people, events, brands, lifestyles that are impacting the image of the African continent and the world positively.
Tina Brown, Founder of African Celebs, told this paper that “It is meant to uplift the image of Africa and its children all around the globe, the platform has been quietly delighting its audiences with its content.”
She said, “African Celebs runs a magazine on Facebook which has become the number one platform with an additional one million visitors to the page monthly.”
African Celebs was first to celebrate icons of the African continent, the likes of Efya Nokturnal, Samuel Inkoom, Sarkodie, Harmonise, Diamon Platinum, King Promise, Kranium and they should love back by granting the brand exclusive contents.
The brand African Celebs has permanent fixture on some notable events namely: Miss Ghana UK, Miss Nigeria UK, Miss Uganda UK, Made In Ghana UK, Miss Pride Of Africa UK, Kenya Party In The Park, Ghana Party In The Park UK, Sarkodie Highest Tour UK, Ghana Independence UK, Sarkodie Black Love Virtual Concert and TheAfricanDream TV show.
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.
