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
Romeo Swag wins TV3 Mentor Season 13
Fast-rising Ghanaian musician, Romeo Swag, was declared the winner at the grand finale of the Mentor Season 13 event held at the National Theatre on Sunday, January 12.
He beat four other finalists to claim the coveted title and a significant prize package.
After 13 weeks of intense competition, five talented finalists remained: AJ Tunes, Rey Cooper, Jimi, Romeo Swag, and Robby Kay, vying for the coveted title.
Romeo Swag walked away with a significant prize package, including GH₵80,000 cash and GH₵80,000 worth of airtime.
Rey Cooper and AJ Tunes emerged as the first and second runners-up, respectively.
Source:3news.com
Entertainment
Empress Gifty’s mother, Agaga goes on Saturday
Evangelist Agnes Abafoduba Annan, actress and mother of Ghanaian gospel musician, Empress Gifty goes home on Saturday.
The veteran actress affectionately called Agaga or Maame Fante passed away on December 14,2024 after a short illness.
The final funeral rite will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Tema Community 8, No.3 School Park.
This would be followed by a thanksgiving service at Bethel Family Assemblies of God Church at Tema Community 22 on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
The family and loved ones will gather at Community 8, No.3 School Park after the church service.
Agnes Abafoduba Annan was born on December 9, 1954, at New Takoradi Railways Quarters to Mr. Albert Kweku Annan, a Carpenter with Ghana Railways and Madam Mary Donkor, a fishmonger,both of blessed memories.
Agaga, 70, was the first born of five siblings
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
