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From book, song to event …Okyeame Kwame to thrill patrons at Love Locked Down tonight
• Okyeame Kwame and wife Annica
One of Ghana’s decorated rappers, Okyeame Kwame, is set to thrill couples tonight at ‘Love Locked Down’ show slated for +233 Jazz Bar & Grill, Accra.
The ‘Love Locked Down’, started as a book by Okyeame Kwame and his wife Annica, in which they shared their experiences as a couple during the COVID-19 lockdown, and it was later expressed in a song, which has now become an event.
The event aimed at rekindling relationships in the month of love would feature Cina Soul, Afriyie, MzVee, Twicy, and some mixes on the turntable from renowned Disc Jockey, Andy Dosty.
Speaking to The Spectator, Okyeame Kwame said, “It was a book I wrote with my wife and published last year, and we decided to turn it into an event based on the success, to create something softer and of entertainment appeal.”
He revealed that there would be book reading, a segment for some celebrity couples to share their relationship experiences, a poetry recital, and comedy mixed with music.
Okyeame Kwame said the move is also aimed at extending the reach of their book, “Love Locked Down,” and it would be an annual event, which would be taken to other parts of the country and the world at large.
The ‘Rap Dacta’ said there would also be university tours to send the message of love to the doorstep of those who need it.
He stressed that being married for 14 years, he could say on authority that married couples don’t go out, due to children and work.
According to him, this makes them forget the things they used to do before they got married, an experience they are bringing back to help inspire and refresh relationships.
The award-winning musician said this would also serve as a platform for people who are afraid to fall in love to see all these beautiful couples married for such a long time, for inspiration that they can also do it.
He said in the future, Love Locked Down would become a website for those who are broken-hearted among others who are in search of things about love to go for free help.
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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
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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.
