Entertainment
Gloria Sarfo and D.Y.Donkoh win Man & Woman of the Year at TGAEA
Multiple award winning Ghanaian actress, Gloria Osei Sarfo and renowned counsellor, D.Y.Donkoh were last weekend adjudged Man and Woman of the Year at the Time Ghana Arts and Entertainment Awards.
The event held on Friday September 24, was organised by Konamah Entertaiment headed by actress, Cecilia Konamah, affectionately called Abena Ghana.
This year’s edition under the theme, “Peace and Unity” honoured about52 players in the creative arts space who have contributed immensely to the growth amidst difficult times.
At the end, the ultimate awards went to Gloria Sarfo and D.Y Donkor, as the Man and Woman of the Year respectively.
In addition to the plaque and souvenirs, they would embark on a trip to Dubai, courtesy Fly Alliance Consult as part of the prize package.
On the night, Best Actress and Enterpreneur of the Year went to Emelia Brobbey.
Other winners included Best Executive Producer-Mary Owusu, Tiktok Star -Juicy Vibez, Best Movie-Amen, Best News Anchor, (Female) Maame Kyeraa Diamond, Best News Anchor (Male) Bernard Lav, Face of TV commercial-Benny Cokes, Best D.O.P-Vincent Baffour, Best Costume-M.K.A Baaba, Best Continuity-Gifty Serwaa Bonsu,Best Actress TV series-Naa Dede,Best Actor TV Series-Kofi karikari Amanfo.
Additional award winners were, Best Radio Station-Atinka Fm, Best Reality TV show-Nsroma,Best Director -Michael .K.Amoah,Best Radio Show-Entertainment Gh, Best Radio Show Female-Ohemaa woyeje, and Best Radio Host (Male) Nana Romeo among others
Three individuals, Nollowood multiple Award winning actress, Halima Abubakar, Rev.Abbeam Amponsah Abbeam, and Maame Africa Tourism Ambassador.
Edinam Atatsi, Gyedu Blay Ambolley, King Ayisoba, Kakyire Kwame Appiah, Afriyie Forson, and Asare Bediako received honouree awards for their immense contributions over the years.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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.
