Entertainment
GT Bank Di Asa season 5 takes off
The wait is over as organisers of plus size dance reality dance show, Di Asa launched the season 5 of the competition last Friday.
The event which was held at the Dor Event Annex at North Kaneshie in Accra saw past winners and contestants throng to the launch for a successful programme.
Speaking to The Spectator, Mr. Kingsley Nsiah-Poku, Acting Managing Director of Atinka Media Village, said auditions which would set the tone for the event would start in first week of August in the Oti Region, adding that all the 16 regions would have their turn to audition for the event.
He noted that by the end of the audition, about 60 contestants would be selected for the 30 shows prior to the grand finale.
He said the winner would walk away with a salon car, followed by Mini truck and tricycle for the runners-up.
Mr.Nsiah-Poku expressed his appreciation to GT Bank for coming on board as the title sponsors and all the other companies who have to decided to partner them.
The Divisional Head of Corporate Communications and Experience for the GT Bank, Mrs. Agnes Owusu-Afram was happy for associating with the Di Asa brand.
The launch was interspered with amazing performances from Mr.Drew, Sherifa Gunu, Kay 9ice, Nhyiraba Mary, and young Poet, Nakeeyat and some past contestants among others.
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.
