Entertainment
I’m here to stay – Lesléy

Budding Ghanaian musician, Lesléy, has expressed his determination to hoist the flag of Ghana high in his music career.
According to the German-born Ghanaian singer formerly known as
Kevin Pfeifer, doing music to the top level is his target, and that whatever he is doing will not be a nine-day wonder.
Lesley made this statement during a private listening to his Good Things Take Time EP which was released on February 25, 2022.
According to him the title of the EP was inspired by his belief that one day his hard work would pay off, “It is just a matter of time, good things take time.”
The “Ohemaa” crooner said, the journey since 2018 had not been easy, but he and his team were confident that whatever they had put in place would produce positive results.
“I am here to stay and I know I will get there, this period about my life is just coping, and at the right time, the world will hear of me,” he said.
The EP made up of five songs, Spiritual, Maybe, Gone, Touch You, Good and Things Take Time, tell stories about love, life, a look into the past among others.
The EP which comes with a music video for Spiritual is a available on all digital music stores.
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.