Entertainment
Di Asa Season 4 commences with a welcome party for contestants
About 48 contestants for plus size dance reality show dubbed Di Asa have been ushered into the competition with a welcome party.
Activities for the season on the theme, “Staying Safe through Entertainment” include cooking contest, cultural day, talent night among others.
At a welcome party held at the Dor Events in Accra, the Deputy Managing Director of AVM, Mr Kingsley Nsiah-Poku told the contestants, that after three months of audition throughout the 16 regions, the time had now come for the commencement of the show.
According to him, the contestants had been taken through COVID-19 test among others to ensure everyone was in a healthy condition
He said the programme would start with eviction show on Saturdays for the next 14 weeks to pave way for the final show on December 19, 2020.
He said that they would break on December 6, for the contestants to exercise their franchise in the general elections on December 7.
There would be freestyle sessions on Wednesdays, which requires everyone to observe the COVID-19 protocols throughout.
He noted that the winner would be given a salon car prize, whereas the 1st and second runners-up take home Mini Pick-up and tricycle popularly known as “Aboboyaa.
Mr Nsiah-Poku expressed his appreciation to Savannah Paint, Darlin Lemon Alcoholic Beverage, ABii National Savings and Loans, Priority Insurance among others for their continuous support.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
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
Entertainment
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.
