Entertainment
Hon Ike nominated for Blogger of the Year
Hon Ike
ONE of Ghana’s finest bloggers, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, aka Hon Ike, has been nominated for the Blogger of the Year at this year’s Starglow Excellence Awards.
The journalist who is also a comic actor, has been one of the very active bloggers within the past years, and contributed enormously to the media landscape with the aim of championing the cause of development in the country.
Mr. Dzokpo has decades of experience reporting on issues pertaining to health, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), human interest, environment and politics, security, among others.
Isaac Dzokpo also featured in both local and international movies such as the “Beasts of No Nation,” which had Abraham Attah as the main character.
“As a journalist, blogger, and comic, my ultimate goal is to use my talents and journalistic training to educate, entertain, and inform the public. I am happy to receive the nomination and hope to win,” he told the Spectator Agoro.
He has also gained popularity on social media with his comedy skits, enthralling admirers with his amazing humorous abilities.
The all-round writer is also Universal Peace Federation (UPF)’s Peace Ambassador
By Michael D. Abayateye
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.
