Entertainment
Burna Boy, TiC, Shatta Wale, others rock Afrochella
Burna boy, TiC and Shatta Wale
It was an awesome nights packed with excitements and thrills at the two-day Afrochella concert held at the El Wak Sports Stadium from December 28 to 29 as african music icons mesmerised thousands of revellers.
The Afrochella festival held in Ghana is a celebration of Africa’s diverse culture and the vibrant work of African creatives & entrepreneurs, with empahsis on African art, cuisine, music, and food.
The festival provided a two-day non-stop entertainment for revellers from UK, US, France, Canada, Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and across the world.
The festival started with Shatta Wale, Medikal, Kuami Eugene, Stonebwoy, Gyakie, Ayra Starr, Kofi Kinaata, King Promise, Fireboy DML,Kwesi Arthur, Juls and Tobi.
Interestingly, the day two which was also filled with a lot of fan had, Burna Boy, TiC, Asake, Mzbel, Falli Ipupa, Praye, KiDi, Kwaw Kese, Tinny, Pheelz, Young Stunna, Alibi X and Daliwonga.
All these starwalt ensured patrons had value for money as they enthralled them with classics from their repertoire.
Many who interacted with The Spectator expressed their excitement and enocuraged others to join the fan in Ghana during the festive season.
It came as a shock to many when it was announced by the organisers after Burna Boy’s performance at the event that Afrochella will not return.
“This is the last Afrochella,” said co-founder Abdul Abdullah to the thousands of people at the El-Wak stadium in the capital, Accra without any reasons.
It would be recalled that in October 2022, California-based music festival Coachella reportedly sued the organisers for trademark infringement.
Entertainment
Miss Ghana 2025 finalists unveiled
The talented 16 contestants have been unveiled at a grand ceremony held at the Tang Palace Hotel in Accra last Saturday.
These finalists made the cut following gruelling auditions in November 2024, where young women from across the country showcased their beauty, intelligence, and passion for service.
According to the organisers, the search is for a queen who exemplifies selflessness, intelligence, discipline, and dedication to societal service.
The contestants will go through calculated weekly tasks ahead of the highly anticipated grand finale on March 29, 2025.
Each contestant will now represent their respective regions as they compete for the prestigious Miss Ghana 2025 crown.
Organised by Exclusive Events Ghana and Miss Ghana Foundation, the Miss Ghana pageant is more than just a beauty competition.
As part of the modalities, the winner will not only represent Ghana on the global stage at Miss World but will also lead charitable initiatives under the Miss Ghana Foundation, focusing on supporting vulnerable communities.
The contestants expressed their readiness to prove their mettle in the competition for the ultimate.
This year’s pageant is being sponsored by Bullet TV and supported by Gold Presence, Tang Palace Hotel, Belaqua, Bel Beverages Ghana, Pippa’s Health Centre, Central Hotel, Accra, Airport Women’s Hospital, Renault Ghana, and Premium Motors Limited.
The rest include Dainess Chefs School, Eye360security, Hottees Ghana, Dyeweb fabrics, BELLE cosmetics, Akagres bakery, Blaq travels and Kingdom Books & Stationery among others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Felicia Boadu releases ‘Adom Wura’
Ghanaian gospel musician and philanthropist, Felicia Boadu, has released her new single titled ‘Adom Wura’ a powerful message to the world.
This inspiring gospel song is a beautifully curated blend of traditional African rhythms and contemporary gospel sounds, crafted to appreciate, adore, and honour God as the ultimate source of grace.
With her unique voice and distinctive style, Felicia delivers music that uplifts and deeply resonates with her audience.
As a rising figure in contemporary gospel music, she aims to capture the hearts and souls of all who listen to her songs.
Backed by Supreme Media Solutions, Felicia is poised to reach new heights in her music career.
Her latest single Adom Wura, which translates to Conveyor of Grace, was produced by Dan Bassey.
