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Happy FM celebrates 20th anniversary of flagship Valentine Mass Wedding Initiative

A section of the couples st the ceremony
A section of the couples st the ceremony

 Happy 98.9 FM, Ghana’s leading radio station, marked the 20th anniversary of its Valentine Mass Wedding initiative, a communi­ty investment project that promotes family values and celebrates love.

The ceremony, held at Bethel Baptist Church in Dansoman, brought together nine couples in holy matri­mony after over a month of intensive premarital counselling conducted by Rev. Gabriel Sekyi-Yorke, Senior Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, alongside Rev. Kofi Annan and Mrs. Mary Anna Adu-Gyamfi.

“Twenty years ago, Happy FM em­barked on a journey to bring people together, to create bonds, and to celebrate the beauty of love in all its forms. We are proud of this initiative and the fact that successive leaders have kept the dream alive to date, “ said Dr. Timothy Karikari, Director of Broadcast at Global Media Alliance Broadcasting Company. “Through this initiative, we have witnessed over 800 couples take the step of walking down the aisle, united in their promise to one another.”

The event drew numerous digni­taries, including H.E. Ambassador Edward Boateng(Founder of Global Media Alliance for former Ambassador to the Peoples Republic of China), Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, Director of Ghana Armwrestling, Reverend Canon Dr. Selwyn Sylvanus Adama Okine (Deputy Director of Prisons) among others.

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Mr. Ernest Boateng, Chief Execu­tive Officer of Global Media Alliance, emphasized that the initiative ex­tends beyond the wedding day itself. “Pre-marital counselling became the cornerstone of this program because a wedding is not just a day but for a lifetime,” he explained. “The essence is standing together, lifting each other up, and walking hand in hand through­out life’s journey, even in challenging times.”

For a commitment fee of GH₵1,000, participating couples received a com­prehensive wedding package including costume, church ceremony, reception, professional photography and videog­raphy, makeup, hotel accommodation for honeymoon, luxury vehicles and official marriage registration with both the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and the Registrar General’s office.

The event was supported by numer­ous sponsors, including Blue Jeans Energy Drink, Tasty Tom, Perla, Cake Tekniks, Kasapreko, TSG Drive, 2nd Image International, Erata Hotel, among several others committed to strengthening community bonds and family values.

As part of the anniversary cele­bration, long-standing counsellors, sponsors, and partners were honoured with citations in recognition of their continued support over the two de­cades.

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Stonebwoy’s electrifying London concert : A Story of Resilience and Triumph

London came alive as one of Ghana’s finest musical exports, Stonebwoy rocked thousands at the Up and Running Tour concert held at the  O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

The show opened with Stonebwoy emerging in silhouette form, standing atop a riser.

The shadowed figure created an air of mystery, leaving the crowd eager to see the man behind the shape.

As the opening notes of his song “Hero” filled the venue, the lights dramatically revealed him now fully visible — wearing a striking ensemble that told a deeper story.

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Stonebwoy’s attire was no accident he wore a tattered jacket, Rick Owens pants and Balenciaga footwear adorned with chains.This look wasn’t just fashion; it symbolized resilience.

The torn clothes represented the negativity, criticism, and adversity he’s faced as a visual metaphor for the attempts to tear him down. 

The chains further amplified this, reflecting the weight of judgment and challenges placed upon him.

Despite it all, there he stood proud, powerful, and still standing tall as a hero for his people.

The transition into up and running set:

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In a powerful shift, Stonebwoy’s second set began from the upper level of the crowd, this time dressed in pristine white. 

This transition was a statement no matter how much negativity is thrown his way, no matter how hard people try to break him, he remains true to his purpose: uplifting and inspiring his fans.

His presence among the crowd symbolized his unwavering connection to the people, a reminder that his journey, his struggles, and his triumphs are all for them.

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Health Minister pays working visit to Ahanta West Municipal Hospital 

The Minister of Health, Mintah Akandoh has paid a working visit to the Ahanta West Municipal Hospital- Bokro in the Western Region to assess the state of the facility.

The hospital, which is one of the health facilities under the Agenda 111 project was commissioned by the previous administration to improve healthcare infrastructure across the country. 

Speaking during his visit, Akandoh emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring the completion of the Agenda 111 hospitals.

However, he revealed that at the time of its commissioning, the facility was nowhere near ready to serve the public.

“I have a clear instructions from Mr. President to assess all agenda 111 project and give him a blue print as the way forward,” he stated.

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The Health Minister, along with officials from the Ministry of Health, toured the facility to evaluate the extent of work done so far and identify key areas that require intervention. 

The assessment aims to facilitate strategic planning for the completion and operationalization of the hospital to serve the health needs of residents in Ahanta West and beyond.

“When we talk about a hospital being in operation, it is not just the brick and mortar that is why I was requesting

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