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Annual Akwaaba Festival ’23 to kick start on March 4 – 6
The most anticipated cultural bazaar to hit Accra, Akwaaba Festival is set to kick off on March 4 to 6, 2023.
The festival was officially launched at the National Theatre yesterday January 27, 2023 in Accra.
Marked with a touch of tradition, talent and snippets of what is to be expected at the main event, the launch ceremony was honored by some personalities who have a great interest in culture and tourism including, Akumaa Mama Zimbi and the legendary musician Gyedu Blay Ambolley.
The Akwaaba Festival seeks to project the beautiful and diverse Ghanaian culture and tradition uniquely.
During the 3 day event, participants will be entreated to various aspects of Ghanaian culture ranging from food, clothes, artifacts, and many others.
Speaking at the event, the Administrator/ Project Director of the event, Mr. Joe Osae urged the media to rally behind the initiative adding that it seeks to project a good course.
He further asked the media to act as an advocate for pushing the Ghanaian tourism agenda.
Osae expressed that the annual event which will be powered by Ceejay Multimedia will throw more light on the rich culture and tradition of Ghana with some support from the Tourism Ministry.
e said the Akwaaba portrait which became the country’s hospitality symbol across the globe continues to serve its purpose.
“The Akwaaba portrait has been an inspiration all over the world so trying to get people to like the Akwaaba Festival isn’t too much of a big thing. We have the portrait and we now want to have the festival. We spoke with the tourism ministry and they want to support us.
“You should expect something big and different because we are bringing the whole of Ghana under one roof; our heritage, our culture on 6th March at the National Theatre. We are going to give you the best of all so Ghana has to be prepared,” Mr. Osae said.
Participants will be entreated to three days of well-planned and culture-themed activities including; a mini-fair, which will include a food bazaar, and an arts and crafts display.
Stage performances were cultural dances like Agbadza, Kete, Adowa, and other dances from other ethnic groups.
Comedy, Drama and Music concert night will follow shortly afterward with some acrobatic displays.
“Ghana Fashion Show’ will see runway displays of Ghanaian traditional wear by some selected renowned fashion designers.
The Highlife Time show will crown it all up with performances from industry greats; participants will be entreated to endless authentic Ghanaian music. – starrfm.com.gh
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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
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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.
