Entertainment
Here To Stay: Mona4Reall’s notice to music industry
Born Mona Faiz Montrage, but known in the showbiz circles as Mona4Reall the sensational singer who doubles as an entrepreneur, after years of dreaming of a music career in future, made a bold move in the path of music after she released singles including ‘Badder Than’, ‘Fine Girl’ and ‘God’s Child’ in 2020.
After releasing the first single many were those who saw it as stress releasing song which would fizzle out soon. On the contrary, it has come to stay.
Not even the harsh criticisms could douse the burning desire to live her dream.
After paving the way with the singles, Mona4Reall is here with what many did not see coming; the ‘Here To Stay’ External Play (EP).
The level of production of the songs, collaborations and the variation in musical prowess is an exhibition of her determination for excellence.
‘Here To Stay’
The EP opens with a song dubbed Hero which elaborates how Mona4Reall would devote herself to ensure the man in her life gets the best in everything because of the crucial role he’s played.
It is followed by ‘Zaddy’s Girl’ featuring rapper Medikal, ‘Hit’ with multiple award winner, Stonebowy, ‘Party Everyday’, ‘My Baby’ which she featured Dancehall King, Shatta Wale, ‘Gimme Dat’, had songstress, Efya, and Bad Gyal.
Mix Master Garzy, MOG, Streetbeatz and Richie Mensah all contributed to the production in making the songs of the EP.The colourful and spectacular videos were directed and shot by Rexford Kyei Sarkodie, popularly known as Rex.
Mona4Reall
Speaking to The Spectator at the Premier of the videos at Silverbird cinema last Thursday in Accra, she said, the release was a dream come true for her.
“Music is something I have always wanted to do, but my dreams were so big , and got me scared some times, but with hard work, we are here to stay,” she told the paper.
She expressed appreciation to all for the support she has received from various stakeholders and Ghanaians.
Born in 1992, she was raised in Tamale, in the northern part of Ghana . She isof mixed heritage. Her father is Lebanese and her mother is a Ghanaian.
Mona4Reall is currently signed on as an act under a joint partnership with Quick Angels limited.
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.
