Entertainment
Friday Night: I’m grateful for the support – Lasmid
The man behind FridayNight banger, Lasmid, has expressed surprise at how his song has gone viral and the kind of reception received from industry players and music lovers.
According to him, he would like to express his appreciation the to everyone who has helped him chalk this feat, making the song top various music charts in the country.
Speaking to The Spectator, hesaid, the Friday Night song which has become the toast of many was not the song the team had wanted to release at the time, adding that the speed at which it went viral came as a surprise to them.
Talking about the composition, he said, it was his birthday, and for that reason he decided to work on a song, he played the beat, but was not pleased with it, because it didn’t sound nice to him.
He listened to it the next day, and it sounded better, “the beat was banging in the studio, it sounded better now, I said to myself I could do something on this beat and added some melodies to it, and here we are.”
The budding talent said before the year ends, he would release a new song and an Extended Play.
Lasmid, who also won the the season 8 of music reality show, MTN Hitmaker, urged his fans to continuously support him for he has more surprises for them.
By Edem Mensah
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.
