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Ghanaian celebrities we’ve lost in 2020 (so far)
Even though death is inevitable, the passing of show business stars this year rocked everyone.
Here are seven (7) Ghanaian celebrities we have lost in 2020 so far.
1. Kofi B
The highlife musician passed away on February 2, 2020. The “MMobrowa” hitmaker suffered a heart attack prior to his performance at a concert in Cape Coast and was pronounced dead on arrival after being rushed to a hospital. He had been battling health issues over the past year, according to his family.
2. Bernard Nyarko
The popular Kumawood actor died on May 2, 2020. The actor famously known on set as ‘Bishop Bernard Nyarko’ died while seeking medical attention at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.
3. Victoria Fosua
The Kumawood actress, who appeared recently in a COVID-19 campaign video by Kumawood stars, died on May 16, 2020. Popularly known as Nana Yaa, she died in a motor accident at Nsuatere off the Berekum-Sunyani road. Senior brother of the actress told Adom FM that the 43-year-old actress was knocked down by a Hyundai taxi while she was riding her motorbike.
4. Evangelist Emmanuel Kwaku Apraku
Evangelist Emmanuel Kwaku Apraku, popularly known as ‘Apraku My Daughter’, died on May 20, 2020. Confirming the news, media personality Kofi Adomah said he had received a call from family members who broke the news to him. He said that he and his team were on their way to interact with the man, after numerous failed attempts to get to him, when the unfortunate news reached them. The cause of death is, however, unknown.
5. Kwadwo Wiafe
The radio presenter and master of ceremonies (MC) died on June 4, 2020. He died at the Nyaho Medical Centre in Accra after a short illness. His demise was confirmed by Akwesi Aboakye on Neat FM’s morning show.
6. Miliky MiCool
The veteran actress passed away on June 10, 2020. Legally known as Beatrice Chinery, brother of the “Kejetia” star actress told Peace FM that she passed away at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. He said the 53-year-old actress died of complications from high blood pressure. Miliky MiCool is survived by two children.
7. Nana TuffourThe veteran highlife performer died on June 15. The “Odo Kakra, Sika Kakra” hitmaker, 66, died at home in the early hours of Monday after a short illness and his body has been deposited at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Mortuary, according to his family.
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All set for Diana Hamilton’s Awake Experience 2025
Award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician, Diana Hamilton, has promised patrons of an unforgettable encounter at this year’s Awake Experience 2025.
The event is expected to inspire and transform lives with its central theme, ‘Move’ drawn from Deuteronomy 1:6.
This much-anticipated worship event will grace three key cities in Ghana – Accra on February 16 at ICGC Christ Temple East, Teshie; Kumasi on February 23 at Bantama COP, and Sunyani on March 2 at the Eusbett Hotel Auditorium.
The Awake Experience with Diana Hamilton 2025 will feature distinguished lineup of gospel ministers, including Ps Joe Beecham, Cindy Thompson, Uncle Ato, Team Eternity, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Quame Gyedu, ACP Kofi Sarpong, Mabel Okyere, Kweku Teye, Sandy Asare, Elder Emmanuel Awortwe and many others.
Leading up to these powerful worship encounters, Diana Hamilton will through the Diana Hamilton Foundation undertake impactful outreach and community development activities.
In collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana, a grand cleanup exercise will be organised to foster environmental consciousness and community responsibility.
A high school outreach programme at Accra Girls Senior High School will inspire and mentor students through empowering faith-based discussions.
A significant highlight of the charity activities is the commissioning of a six-classroom block in Dodo Tamale, a project initiated in 2022 by the Diana Hamilton Foundation in partnership with the Adom Group of Companies.
This initiative underscores the Diana Hamilton Foundation’s steadfast commitment to advancing education and community development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Maxi Sway teams up with Kweku Darlington on ‘Efie Bayie’
One of Ghana’s fastest-growing musicians, Maxi Sway known in private life as Alex Bonsu, has teamed up with music sensation, Kweku Darlington on ‘Efie Bayie’.
The song is off his new External Play (EP) dubbed, ‘Love and Life’ which is made up of five songs.
The EP written and performed by Maxi Sway, drew inspiration from real life situations.
According to Maxi Sway, ‘Efie Bayie’ was inspired by something unfortunate which happened in the life of his producer Ssnowbeatz.
He revealed that “some years back as it was almost close to the B.E.C.E examinations, Ssnowbeatz fell sick and had to write the exams at the hospital with a few Security Personnel around.”
“Ssnowbeatz told me it was a very difficult time because he was out of school for a while and had no time to even revise or prepare for the exams. He failed the papers because of his health and even didn’t go for the results,” he said.
According to him, after hearing the story of Ssnowbeatz, “It got me thinking and it inspired the song Efie Beyie.”
The video was directed and shot by Mista Morgan.
The songs on the EP include, Meganja, Efie Bayie, Wayo Love, Come Closer and Seke.
The songs making waves were produced by Klassic Beatz and Ssnowbeatz.
