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All you need to know about Ghana Theatre Festival 2023
The National Theatre of Ghana will host the 8th edition of its Ghana Theatre Festival from 26th September to 1st October 2023, with a theme: “Celebrating Ghanaian culture and heritage through partnerships and linkages.”
The annually celebrated Arts Festival is a unique event designed to feature the work of different artists and performing arts groups in Ghana, by offering them the platform to exhibit their works and talents and to build their capabilities in Theatre Production.
The Arts Festival also offers potential Theatre audiences diverse quality productions at an affordable cost, and hopefully builds a dedicated audience for theatre events at the National Theatre and Ghana as a whole.
The Ghana Arts Festival is loaded with varied theatrical products intended to thrill patrons.
Events lined up for the festival include a Theatre programme for schools (Son of Umbelle), a fashion show, a film show, Stand-up Comedy, drama and an art exhibition to showcase authentic artefacts and other made-in-Ghana products.
Other events are “GHROBICS “, an aerobic exercise performed through the use of traditional dances fused with drumming and music for a total body workout to improve physical fitness and overall sense of well-being.
GHROBICS also helps one to acquire traditional dance and movement skills.
The Festival will be heralded by a special total theatre performance featuring all three resident groups of the National Theatre, (National Dance Company, National Symphony Orchestra, and National Drama Company) on September 29, 2023, at 7 p.m.
The production, EFU PƆNKƆ is a folk story based on music composed by the late Bob Cole “Edwen dee ereye me.”
Other participating groups in the Festival are Agape Arts Production, 2 idiots production, Department of Fashion Design and Textiles ( Accra Technical University), Ghana Academy of Films and Television Arts, EN Academy, Addis Dance, 2 Cute Entertainment, Robdy’s Production, and Visual Arts Students Empowerment Project.
With productions for different ages in all performing arts areas there is bound to be a production to meet your needs. The Theatre for Development production targets audiences including basic and senior high school students, and there are other productions for tertiary students and adults with a passion for the performing arts.
All productions within the festival have a goal of projecting positive National values and towards the National Theatre’s efforts to fulfill its mandate, “to develop and promote the performing arts in Ghana.”
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Stonebwoy endorses Aklerh as one of Ghana’s rising dancehall artiste
After an incredible win as Female Dancehall Artiste of the Year at the Ghana Reggae Dancehall Awards last year, emerging artiste Aklerh has earned yet another major achievement: an endorsement from none other than international reggae-dancehall star Stonebwoy.
In an interview with OkayAfrica Channel, Stonebwoy praised Aklerh for her undeniable talent, calling her “an act to watch” in the Ghanaian music scene.
The endorsement follows Aklerh’s breakthrough victory at the maiden edition of the Ghana Reggae Dancehall Awards, where she was celebrated for her contributions to the genre.
Aklerh’s recent success, along with this high-profile endorsement, signals a bright future for the dynamic artiste, who continues to impress audiences with her powerful vocals and bold performances.
Her excitement about these achievements is palpable, “Winning the award was huge for me, but hearing Stonebwoy recognize my work? That’s next level. I’m ready to keep making Ghana proud!.”
As Ghana’s music industry continues to evolve, Aklerh is cementing her place as a leader of the new wave of dancehall artists, and all eyes are now on her next move.
She currently has an EP dubbed Dancehall Queen out on all streaming platforms in addition to a number of singles.
Entertainment
4th edition of Western Gospel Awards slated for Nov. 10
Prolific GH, organizers of the Western Gospel Awards have announced the 4th edition of Western Gospel Awards (WGA 24) will come off on Sunday November 10, 2024 at the Word of Life Assemblies of God Church at Anaji in Takoradi.
Awarding Gospel Artistes of Western Region descent, the awards aim to reward talents who are propagating the gospel to Showcase the best in music and amplify the voices of artists creating an inclusive and unforgettable experience of God through music in 24 categories.
Organizers revealed, “Through this event, we aspire to achieve the vision of building a massive social – spiritual movement and community for all people across the country and beyond using music to inspire personal conversions, communal cohesion, social justice, and cultural renewal in the Western, Western north region and the world to ultimately make a positive difference”.
The Western Gospel Awards is designed to Recognize, Appreciate, Celebrate and Honor Creativity, and Ingenuity in Gospel Music. In the long run, we aspire to foster quality works from these Artistes through the awards system and event” the Organizers added.
This year’s event sees performances by Legendary Rev. Yawson and Tagoe Sisters, also on bill we have Team Eternity, Kofi Kari-Kari, SK Frimpong, Lady Joy, Ruger Quarm, Lordable Holm, Shedrack Tronu. amongst others.
The Blue carpet starts at 4 pm and the main event slated for 6pm. The awards ceremony will be hosted by celebrated media personality Nana Quasi – Wusu (PM), with Akousa Tilly and youth empowerment activist Nana Ama Divine as hostesses for the Blue carpet.
The 4TH edition of the Western Gospel Awards will be aired live on selected radio stations in Western Region, social media platforms of WGA, as well as some selected TV stations.
Western Gospel Awards is supported by GNPC Foundation, Axcomot Mother Care, Raybow International Hotel, Virtual Sound Lab, Justmax Travels, Bragha, Apartments and Eat Me Kitchen.
Western Gospel Awards reaffirms its commitment to promoting gospel music, declaring, “Gospel music is Jesus!!!”
