Kyekyeku invites Samira Bawumia for ‘1957’ premiere

Second Lady Mrs Bawumia (left) interacting

with Kyekyeku (second left) and his team

Budding Ghanaian actor, Kyekyeku, has invited the Second Lady, Samira Bawumia for the premiere of his maiden ‘1957’ movie in Accra.

Kyekyeku and his team who paid a courtesy call to the Second Lady at her office in Accra on Monday presented an invite to her for the premiere set for the National Theatre on April 27.

In his brief remark, Kyekyeku, real name, Bismark Ofori explained that the ‘1957’ movie tackles issues of peaceful co-existence among tribes in Ghana.

He also called for support from corporate Ghana and the government to develop the creative sector.

“We need to invest more in the sector as it is capable of marketing the country and providing a source of livelihood to many when well projected,” he stated.

Mrs Samira Bawumia on her part expressed appreciation to Kyekyeku and his team for the invite.

She accepted the invitation and pledged to support the young actor’s project and the industry.

“Together, we can develop the industry and provide the avenue for young ones like Kyekyeku to grow and contribute to national growth,” she stated.

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

Empress Gifty to thrill patrons at MTN Stands In Worship on Easter Sunday

Empress Gifty

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.