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All set for GMA-USA today
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Ghanaians in the United States of America will today celebrate musicians at the Ghana Music Awards-USA slated to take place at the Lincoln theatre, Columbus, Ohio for holding the flag of Ghana high.
Speaking to The Spectator, the Chief Executive Officer, Dennis Boafo, affectionately called Don Dennis said, “this year’s event promises to be fun with a touch of elegance and class.”
According to him, there would be surprises at the red carpet area, and urged patrons to brace themselves for massive performances from Kofi Kinaata, Diana Hamilton, Fameye,Ben Brako,Wutah Afriyie, Jay Hover and other America based artistes.
He noted that the rate at which people had bought the tickets spoke volumes of how Ghanaians in the diaspora were ready to support the promotion of Ghana music and musicians.
Also he said that, renowned gospel musician and Man of God, Dr Sonnie Badu would be the Special Guest of Honour at the event which would be streamed live on Don’s TV, Kofi TV and Adom TV.
He expressed appreciation to Tap Tap Send and other sponsors for supporting the growth of Ghanaian music.
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.
