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CEO of Joana Gyan Foundation installed the Development Queen of Wassa Agona Amenfi
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Joana Gyan Foundation and producer of Ghanaian music duo, Keche, has been installed ‘mpuntuo hemaa’ (development queen) of Wassa Agona Amenfi.
Joana Gyan is also the CEO of Golden Empire Legacy Limited, under which Keche is signed onto.
As an indigene of the town in the Western North Region, she was crowned last Saturday with the stool name Nana Adwoa Awo I.
The Joana Gyan Foundation had made a stop there to donate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as well as fumigate and disinfect the township.
Joan Gyan is the wife of singer, Andrew of Keche fame, Elders and opinion leaders of the town explained that they bestowed this honour on her because of the concern and her willingness to improve the lives of the people in the town.
As mpuntuo hemaa, Nana Adwoa Awo I is to support and help with further improvement of the area.
Meanwhile, the Foundation is on a mission to help combat the coronavirus at Wassa Agona Amenfi and had already hired the services of Delete Ghana, a waste management and environmental protection company to fumigate churches, mosques, the palace, police station and the markets.
The foundation donated nose masks, hand sanitisers and other items to the inhabitants.
This formed part of the Joana Gyan Foundation Corporate Social Responsibility and the government’s effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
There were a team of financial experts to educate the inhabitants on their finances while another team of health practitioners screened for free.
By Edem Mensah Tsotorme
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Siisi Baidoo adjudged Best Male Vocalist at 2024 Praise Achievement Awards
Siisi Baidoo, one of Ghana’s most talented gospel artists, has been honoured with the Male Vocalist of the Year award at the just-ended prestigious Praise Achievement Awards 2024.
Over the years, Siisi Baidoo has distinguished himself with his rich music content and unrivalled vocal dexterity.
Other artistes in that category were Joe Mettle, Luigi Maclean, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Perez Musik, Kwaku Teye and others.
He has to his credit, songs such as ‘Otim Ho Daa’, ‘Fire’, ‘Jesus in My Boat’, ‘Mede W’ayeyi’, ‘Hymns of God’, among other great songs that have touched many lives with his latest being Do it Again featuring Joe Mettle.
The Praise Achievement Awards does not only celebrate established artists like Siisi Baidoo but also provides a platform to acknowledge the diverse talents contributing to the growth and vibrancy of gospel music in Ghana, from musicians and singers to producers, songwriters, and technical crew.
This year’s ceremony saw a host of other talented individuals recognised for their contributions. Nacee, Joe Mettle, Piesie Esther and other celebrated gospel artistes also received awards on the evening.
Siisi Baidoo has just released his highly anticipated new album ‘Writings on the Wall’ on Thursday, November 28, and hopes it will be a great blessing to all.
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Israel Ofori thrills fans at Rhythms of Africa
One of Ghana’s budding gospel musicians, Israel Ofori, was among artistes that thrilled fans at the Rhythms of Africa event held at the Independence Square in Accra last Friday.
Themed ‘The peace edition,’ the free event aimed at promoting peace, unity and harmony ahead of the general elections today.
Minister Israel treated the audience to two of his songs, ‘Ene Wo’ and ‘Aseda’ to which the audience sang along and danced to.
Speaking to The Spectator after the event, Minister Israel said the opportunity offered him by the organisers was a great one, and was pleased to join Ghanaians and other gospel artistes to “lift the name of Jesus Christ at the Independence Square.”
“Ghana will remain peaceful before, during and after the elections because the praises and worship of Ghanaians have gone up so the glory of God will come down,” he added.
The night featured powerful performances from other gospel artistes such as Sonnie Badu, the brainchild of the event, Empress Gifty, Ceccy Twum, ACP Kofi Sarpong, Broda Sammy and other artists.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
