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Empress Gifty honours gospel legends on birthday
Ghanaian gospel music dynamo, Empress Gifty, has honoured some Ghanaian female gospel legends on her birthday.
Empress Gifty also made undisclosed cash donation after hosting them at a brunch to celebrate them.
The legends present at the event were Mary Ghansah, Diana Hopeson, Abena Serwaa Ophelia, Tagoe Sisters, Abaawa Connie, Afia Owusua Ahuga, Cindy Thompson, Amy Newman and Georgia Adjei.
Speaking at the event which took place at EMS Event Centre at Agbogba on October 25 and attended by many industry players, Empress Gifty said it has always been her desire to honour legends for paving the way for them.
She said, as a result, she has always supported most of them behind the scenes and it was laid on her heart to honour some of them publicly on her birthday.
According to her, those who have paved the way must be celebrated when they are alive for them to feel honoured.
Against this backdrop, she thanked them for honouring her invitation to show them love.
The legends expressed their appreciation to Empress Gifty, saying it was the first time seeing such a gesture from an artiste, and also prayed for her.
They also took turns to perform some of their classics from their repertoire.
Interestingly, Kuami Eugene made an appearance to surprise Empress Gifty. They entertained the crowd by performing her new song ‘Watch Me’ which he wrote and produced.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Ghanaian Guinness World Record holder presents certificate to GTA
Ghanaian Guinness World Record holder for the Longest Marathon Makeup Application (103 hours, 25 minutes, 33 seconds!),Roselyn Akosua Mantey, on April 7, 2025 presented her certificate to the Ghana Tourism Authority at a press conference in the GTA Jake Obetsebi Lamptey Hall.
GTA Deputy CEOs Mr. Ben Anane Nsiah and Mr. Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey received it on behalf of CEO Maame Efua Houadjeto.
Mr.Gilbert Aggrey, affectionately called, Abeiku Santana hailed Roselyn’s feat as an inspiration to the youth and a boost for Ghana’s beauty sector on the global stage.
He invited her to join events like the Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival to promote tourism and culture.
Akosua Mantey shared that her record aimed to spotlight vocational skills, Ghanaian beauty brands, and creativity.
GTA pledged support for her campaigns.
Her incredible ‘makeup-a-thon’ ran from April 3-7, 2024, at Legon City, smashing the previous 24-hour record.
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KOD, Asabea Cropper discuss promotion of highlife, others
The Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Presidency, Kofi Okyere-Darko, yesterday met with Asabea Cropper and had a fruitful discussion over highlife music.
Their discussion held during her visit to the Presidency focused on Highlife Museum and the importance of intentionally preserving and promoting Highlife music both in Ghana and across the diaspora.
The conversation aimed at ensuring that this priceless cultural heritage (Highlife) continues to thrive for generations to come.
“This afternoon, we had the honour of welcoming my mother and the legendary Queen Asabea Cropper — a true icon of Pan-African music — to Jubilee House for a rich and inspiring conversation on Highlife,” KOD wrote.
“From the first time I saw her perform alongside the late, great E.T. Mensah — the King of Highlife — at the State Banquet Hall in 1985, I have been captivated by her powerful presence and enduring artistry,” she revealed.
Since assuming the office, Kofi Okyere-Darko has made moves aimed at creating a strong partnership with diasporans and promoting Ghana’s cultural heritage.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
