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Diana Hamilton warms up for ‘Awake Experience’ 2023
Diana-Hamilton
Evergreen gospel artiste, Diana Hamilton has assured fans of nothing but the best for this year’s ‘Awake Experience with Diana Hamilton’ in Accra and Kumasi.
According to her, for this year’s concert lives are going to be saved and God is going to manifest himself.
She made this known during the launch of this year’s event at Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on Monday.
“The Accra edition has been slated for February 19, at the Perez Dome whereas the people of Kumasi and nearby towns will experience their share of the ‘Awake Experience with Diana Hamilton’ on February 26 at the Bantama Church of Pentecost in Kumasi.
She commended her fans and Ghanaians as a whole for the support, expressed gratitude to sponsors of the show and also urged fans to turn up at the respective shows.
The ‘Meditation’ hit maker assured her fans that she would continue to dish out music that would change the lives of many.
The musicians billed to perform are Ohemaa Mercy, ACP Kofi Sarpong, Ceccy Twum, Celestine Donkor, Perez Muzik, Joe Mettle, Piesie Esther, Moses OK, Bernice Pamford and Christiana Attafuah.
The launch was graced by celebrated Ghanaian musicians, showbiz personalities and dignitaries such as Ceccy Twum, Celestine Donkor, Ohemaa Mercy, ACP Kofi Sarpong, Kwesi Ernest, Perez Praise, the immediate past Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Prof. Opoku Onyinah and other members of the clergy.
The ‘Awake Experience with Diana Hamilton’ is a gospel music concert that started in 2014 in London with Ghana hosting its first edition in 2016.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Nineteen57 Events announces Black Stars Legacy Awards
Nineteen57 Events has announced the launch of an event aimed at celebrating Ghanaian, African, and diaspora achievements.
The event is a prestigious platform dedicated to honouring exceptional individuals and organizations contributing to the growth and success of the Ghanaian society, the African continent, and the African diaspora.
Since its inception as part of Rhythms on the Runway in 2019 during Ghana’s historic Year of Return celebration, the Black Star Legacy Awards has recognized remarkable achievements in creative arts, culture, and beyond.
It has always been a component of ‘Rhythms On Da Runway,’ however, the organisers have decided to stage it as an independent event this year.
This shift allows for an expanded focus, honouring excellence across various fields, including business, leadership, innovation, science, and humanitarian efforts.
This bold move aligns with the awards’ mission of celebrating the spirit of achievement and innovation that defines Ghana and connects it to the broader Pan-African and global community.
While specific event details, including categories and selection criteria, are still being finalised, the Black Star Legacy Awards promises to be an unforgettable experience that highlights the very best of Ghana, Africa, and the diaspora.
Esteemed icons from Ghana, Africa and the African Diay such as Obrafour, Ricci Osei, Hon. Lisa Hanna, Reggie Rockstone, Queen Asabea Cropper, Nene Agyemang, Agya Koo Nimo, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Morgan Heritage, Stonebwoy, and Richard Mofe Damijo have been among the honorees, setting the stage for what has become a highly anticipated annual celebration of excellence.
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Zhikay Junior launches ‘The mind shift campaign’
Ghanaian award winning gospel blogger Isaac Nartey, popularly known as Zhikay Ike Junior, and his team have launched a campaign at Sap’s School in Teshie-Nungua, located in the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra region.
Themed ‘The mind shift campaign’, it was aimed to touch the lives of students by educating them on the use of social media and how it can impact lives.
Isaac Nartey, told The Spectator that the purpose of the campaign was to orient students in Ghana about social media and its impact.
Sharing photos from the campaign on Facebook, Zhikay also emphasised the importance of listening to children’s concerns, which include mental health, emotions, and societal acceptance.
“We must not consider children as just minors, they have genuine concerns that revolve around mental health, emotions, societal acceptance and others. We must create avenues for their voice to be heard,” He explained
The campaign included education, games, and entertainment. Some students received customized ‘Zhikay’ items as rewards for their hard work.
This initiative seems to be made a positive impact on the students.
‘The school tour will delve into the overview of social media and how it can be used to impact society positively,’ he added
Zhikay embarked on the tour with popular Ghanaian content creators such as “Freedom Official” and “Quecy Official.” Together, they created an educational and engaging atmosphere for the students.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
