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CEO of GMA-USA appeals to American Embassy for close collaboration
The Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Ghana Music Awards USA (GMA-USA), Dennis Boafo has appealed to the US Embassy in Ghana for close collaboration in bridging the cultural gap between the two countries.
According to him, his firm which is a registered entity in America has been organising events among others to entertain the Ghanaian community in there.
This, he added that it is to help bridge the cultural gap between Ghanaians and the people of the United States.
For this reason, they yearly send people in different capacities; artistes, music executives, journalists instrumentalists amongst others in the creative arts value chain to America to play vital roles in the organisation of Ghana Music Awards USA.
Speaking to Doreen Avio on Hitz FM, Mr.Boafo said these practitioners do return to Ghana to continue their work after the event, however, most at times securing their travelling documents become a difficult task.
“We are committed to making sure that those who travel on our ticket for Ghana Music Awards-USA event return to Ghana,” he said.
Against this backdrop, Mr.Boafo, affectionately called Don Dennis, appealed to the United States of America embassy in Ghana to help facilitate the process in making the event successful.
He said Ghanaians are open to different cultures and for this reason, they must continue to reciprocate this gesture, and urged the embassy to repose trust in them to respect the laws of the people of the USA.
“The Embassy needs to make sure our culture is protected in America, as we continue to embrace Hip Pop and other cultures from America,” he said.
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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.
