Entertainment
Di Asa season 4 launched
Atinka TV has launched season 4 of television reality show for plus size women, dubbed Di Asa with some changes as a result of coronavirus pandemic.
As part of the measures to fight COVID-19, there is going to be two weeks isolation and testing of the 40 contestants who would be selected after a nationwide audition.
Activities for this year’s season dubbed, “Staying Safe through Entertainment” include cooking contest, cultural day, talent night among others.
Speaking at the launch which took place at the IKA Hall at the Atinka Media Village(AVM), last Friday, Deputy Managing Director of AVM, Mr Kingsley Nsiah-Poku, said, but for the COVID-19 restrictions, the event would have taken place in April.
According to him, even though the restrictions had been eased, they would adhere to the various protocols put in place by World Health Organisation (WHO) and Ghana Health Service (GHS).
He said that the competition was not only about dance, but healthy living and economic empowerment of women and indicated that the show had in the past won acolades from many accredited organisations, given cash and other prizes to beneficiaries, as well as confidence to plus size women.
He said the prizes for this edition included a saloon car, mini truck, and a tricycle among other items.
Mr Nsiah-Poku thanked Nana Amo Tobin, the Chairman of the Tobinco Group of Companies, the brainchild of this reality show and sponsors for their unflinching support.
Producer of the programme, Mr.Afrifa Peasah said there had been changes this time round as a result of COVID-19, as such the events would not be held at market places, but in communities and at conference centres across the country.
He said all the 16 regions would be visited starting from towns like Oda, Koforidua, Bolgatanga, Wale Wale, Tamale, Bole, Sunyani Goaso, Kejetia, Konongo, sefwi Woaso, Sekondi, Swedru, Kasoa, Dambai, and Aflao among others.
Finally, the audition team would come to Accra, and visit places like Chorkor, Mallam Atta Dome, Kaneshie among others to wrap up the process for the commencement of the main show.
He said that as part of the innovations introduced in this season, the morning shows of the TV Station, would be held at settings, where they would organise the competition across the country to offer a different opportunity to members of the communities.
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.
