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Iona to perform at the Celebration of His Grace concert
Ghanaian gospel musician Bernard Amankwah has teamed up with five other anointed musicians for the 16th edition of the Celebration of His Grace concert.
This year’s edition is slated for September 24, at the National Theatre.
Supporting him on the day for an unforgettable experience is Perez Musik, Nii Soul, Michael Kesseh, Jayana and hitherto secular artiste, Iona.
Speaking at the launch of the concert on Tuesday in Accra, Bernard Amankwah said that for 16 years, God had been good to him and the team and Ghana as a whole.
He said the event was to thank God, hence the theme, ‘My Offering.’
Bernard Amankwah said the inclusion of Iona was to make a statement that God can use anyone to be a blessing to others.
“This year, I have my special sister, a very powerful, anointed woman of God, Iona. I know she will be a blessing to people this year,” he said.
The Presence hit maker further disclosed that “I have had calls, people are talking, why Iona, why not Iona? Who made you a judge in God’s Vineyard, who determines who should sing for God and who should not sing for God.”
He said the inclusion of Irene Logan some time ago was met by similar concerns, but today, she is ministering and saving lives in the United States of America.
According to him, everyone has a time when God would call them and urged Christians to desist from being judgmental.
On her part, Iona said that sometimes people made her feel unwelcome as a born-again Christian, however, Pastor Bernard Amankwah had shown love and received her well.
She expressed appreciation to all those who supported her throughout her ministry.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Foto Copy tackles realities of friendship in new song
Ghana’s decorated young musician, Foto Copy, known in private life as Kallai Nana Qwaachi has tackled the realities of friendship in his new song.
The song tackles issues of conflict, loyalty, reward, ingratitude and betrayal of trust in friendship.
According to him, the song produced by DDT and dubbed “Friends Today, Enemies Tomorrow”, preaches a message that goes to address some realities of life.
He revealed that many best friends some time ago have become bitter enemies now due to similar issues they failed to address.
The musician noted that people have gone all out for others and ensured their friends succeeded, but unfortunately, they paid them back with evil.
Speaking to thespectatoronline.com, Foto Copy said, these things have made people regret going all out for their friends.
He is of the view that when society becomes embittered by the negative actions of their friends, it becomes difficult for others to get help in difficult situations.
Against this backdrop, he felt the need to address this in his new song.
The song is available on all digital music stores
Stream the song below
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Taste 68@68: Okyeame Kwame wins Celebrity Jollof Competition with Vegan recipe
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician and activist, Okyeame Kwame, known in private life as Kwame Nsia-Apau has been adjudged winner of the ‘Taste 68 @68’ Celebrity Jollof Competition.
The ‘Taste 68 @68’ Celebrity Jollof Competition was an event organised by the Ghana Tourism Authority(GTA) as part of activities to mark the country’s Heritage Month recently.
The event held at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park brought together industry players among others.
Okyeame Kwame competed with Mr.Beautiful, Uncle Ato, Victoria Lebene and Joyce Blessing.
The Rap Dacta called his food, the Vegan Jollof funnily some of the spectators claimed his Jollof could ‘lower global warming’ due to the ingredients used.
He used mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, rice, oil and other vegetables.
The protein source was seitan which is made from wheat gluten.
Ultimately, he overcame other culinary skills from his competitors for the ultimate crown.
Okyeame Kwame expressed his appreciation to everyone who tasted it and urged Ghanaians to consider it as part of their delicacies, adding that it is healthier.
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GTA Mr.Gilbert Aggrey, affectionately called Abeiku Santana said Okyeame Kwame won the competition not because he is famous and likeable.
According to him, Okyeame understood gastronomy tourism and techniques in culinary artistry, a strength he leveraged against his competitors.
He added that “if you look at the presentation of his meals he used cucumber to garnish his food by creating a design with his initials, OK, Okyeame Kwame. In gastronomy tourism, there should be a story and motivation behind the food that you have prepared.”
Abeiku Santana further noted that Okyeame Kwame’s presentation was outstanding considering how he linked food to climate change and the symbiotic relationship between humans and animals.
He congratulated him for emerging as the winner of the competition.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
