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Cecilia Marfo’s interruption hurt me, but I applied wisdom-Joyce Blessing
Gospel musician, Joyce Blessing has revealed that she was hurt by the disruption of her performance at the annual thanksgiving programme by the Unity Group of Companies in Kumasi in January this year.
While Joyce Blessing was performing, Cecilia Marfo walked up straight to the stage and snatched the microphone from her and told her to go back to her then husband.
“I felt hurt when she snatched the microphone from me, but I applied wisdom, as my parents taught me not to react to elders harshly no matter the circumstance,”she added.
Speaking to Sammy Flex on Zylofon FM’s Showbiz Agenda on Tuesday, Joyce Blessing said, she did not react as a gesture of respect to the musician, adding that “Cecilia Marfo is my senior in music, and older than me as well,”she said.”
She added that at that time the hullabaloo about her marriage among others were dying, unfortunately the incident resurrected it, which made her decide not to react on any platform.
That notwithtsanding, the “Adam Nana” hit maker revealed that Cecilia Marfo together with her husband called to apologise which she accepted in good faith.
“Cecilia Marfo told me she was sorry, I accepted and told her not to repeat it,” Joyce Blessing revealed.
Currently, Joyce Blessing is out with new song which she says is a narration of the turbulence she has gone through in life. The song dubbed “Oluwa Is Involved” was produced by Willis Beatz
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
