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Joe Mettle tours four regions with Praise Reloaded 10th anniversary
One of Ghana’s finest gospel powerhouses, Joseph Oscar Mettle affectionately called Joe Mettle, will tour four regions with the 10th anniversary of his Praise Reloaded Concert, this year.
The tour for this year’s event themed ‘The Kadosh’ will commence from Takoradi in the Western Region on May 15, 2022 at the Breakthrough Family Ministries International(Windy Ridge), followed by Koforidua, Eastern Region on May 29, at the ICGC Jesus Temple(Koforidua Galloway).
The Praise Reloaded train then makes a stop at CCC auditorium, Kumasi, Ashanti Region June 5, before climaxing with the grand finale in Accra on June 26, at the Perez Dome, Dzorwulu.
Speaking at the launch at The Tang Palace Hotel on Tuesday, Joe Mettle said, throughout the 10 years of the event, getting adequate financial support had been burdensome, but together with the team, he had always sailed through.
He expressed his appreciation to all stakeholders who have supported and sustained the brand as well as the event.
The Kadosh, which means the Holiness of God seeks to resound and create an atmosphere of worship to celebrate the goodness of God for a successful 10 years of Praise Reloaded .
Artistes billed to minister alongside Joe Mettle during these tours include KODA, SK Frimpong ,Luigi Maclean, Soul Winners, Akese Brempong, Ceccy Twum, Bethel Revival Choir, MOG, Ohemaa Mercy, Kofi Peprah, Ntozoko Mbambo, Nathaniel Bassey, Diana Hamilton and the Love Gift.
Other activities lined up to celebrate the 10th anniversary include an album release (The Kadosh), a worship and music seminar, school and community outreaches, a walk with Joe Mettle and friends, and a dinner night with patrons and partners of Joe Mettle Ministries.
Ohemaa Mercy, Ceccy Twum, Akesse Brempong, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Cwesi Oteng and Efe Grace were at the launch to render their support.
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
Sista Afia keen on winning Highlife Artiste of the Year crown
Ghanaian music diva, Sista Afia is keen on winning the Highlife Artiste of the Year crown.
Sista Afia, the only female nominated in a category with men, had 27 successful shows,both locally and internationally, within the year under review.
This notwithstanding, she believes that the number of music releases coupled with numerous performances across the country and abroad puts her in pole position to win the ultimate.
She is of the belief that as the only female in the category testifies the level of work she put in to be amongst the men.
Sista Afia has therefore urged the board, the academy and the general public to vote for her massively to win the crown.
For the past 10 years, she has poured her heart and soul into preserving and innovating Ghana’s beloved highlife sound, weaving modern rhythms with soulful melodies that keep the genre alive in the hearts of the youth.
While trends have come and gone, Sista Afia stayed true to her roots, giving us timeless music that tells real stories, our stories.
What makes her presence powerful isn’t just her voice or her music; it’s her message. In every note she sings, there’s a quiet defiance. A reminder that women, too, can carry the legacy of highlife.
The 26th TGMA is slated to take place on May 10 at the Grand Arena.
The event will see varied performances and artistes who have distinguished themselves in the year under review rewarded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
