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Let’s support the needy- Rose Adjei
Gospel artiste Rose Adjei, has urged Christians and colleague gospel artistes to always support the needy.
This, to her, would open more doors and also be a blessing to others who are in need.
In an interview with The Spectator Agoro on Monday, the evergreen gospel artiste shed some light on why she had been donating to institutions and individuals doing donation in April.
‘April is my month of birth, so I do this every year to thank God for how far He has brought me and it has always been my wish and possiblya callingto give to the poor and the needy.
“On my special day I donate to either a school or an orphanage and my very first time I started donating I came to the Korle-Bu Children’s Ward and today again the Lord has touched my heart to be a blessing to them” She said.
For the past five years, Rose Adjei has been putting smiles on the faces of widows and less privileged.
On her birthday, she donated some items to the Children’s ward at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital which included toiletries, biscuits, soft drinks, diapers, boxes of water, and sanitisers
She also donated items to 20 widows at her church, which included I cloth, 5kg rice, and amount of GH100 each and her CD
As part of the programme line-up, she organised a concert dubbed ‘My heart of gratitude’ to thank God for how far He has brought her and her ministry after the donation.
She is currently promoting her third album ‘Na God’ comprising songs like M’adansedie, Agya Pa, Arise and Shine, and Nyame ye.
She has been in the music industry over a decade. Her debut song, Nyame Ye, which was part of her first album God’s Favour was recorded in 2006, but released in 2013 and became hit.
The popularity of the album gave her the opportunity to perform on several local and international platforms including some parts of Africa and Europe.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Nineteen57 Events announces Black Stars Legacy Awards
Nineteen57 Events has announced the launch of an event aimed at celebrating Ghanaian, African, and diaspora achievements.
The event is a prestigious platform dedicated to honouring exceptional individuals and organizations contributing to the growth and success of the Ghanaian society, the African continent, and the African diaspora.
Since its inception as part of Rhythms on the Runway in 2019 during Ghana’s historic Year of Return celebration, the Black Star Legacy Awards has recognized remarkable achievements in creative arts, culture, and beyond.
It has always been a component of ‘Rhythms On Da Runway,’ however, the organisers have decided to stage it as an independent event this year.
This shift allows for an expanded focus, honouring excellence across various fields, including business, leadership, innovation, science, and humanitarian efforts.
This bold move aligns with the awards’ mission of celebrating the spirit of achievement and innovation that defines Ghana and connects it to the broader Pan-African and global community.
While specific event details, including categories and selection criteria, are still being finalised, the Black Star Legacy Awards promises to be an unforgettable experience that highlights the very best of Ghana, Africa, and the diaspora.
Esteemed icons from Ghana, Africa and the African Diay such as Obrafour, Ricci Osei, Hon. Lisa Hanna, Reggie Rockstone, Queen Asabea Cropper, Nene Agyemang, Agya Koo Nimo, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Morgan Heritage, Stonebwoy, and Richard Mofe Damijo have been among the honorees, setting the stage for what has become a highly anticipated annual celebration of excellence.
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Zhikay Junior launches ‘The mind shift campaign’
Ghanaian award winning gospel blogger Isaac Nartey, popularly known as Zhikay Ike Junior, and his team have launched a campaign at Sap’s School in Teshie-Nungua, located in the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra region.
Themed ‘The mind shift campaign’, it was aimed to touch the lives of students by educating them on the use of social media and how it can impact lives.
Isaac Nartey, told The Spectator that the purpose of the campaign was to orient students in Ghana about social media and its impact.
Sharing photos from the campaign on Facebook, Zhikay also emphasised the importance of listening to children’s concerns, which include mental health, emotions, and societal acceptance.
“We must not consider children as just minors, they have genuine concerns that revolve around mental health, emotions, societal acceptance and others. We must create avenues for their voice to be heard,” He explained
The campaign included education, games, and entertainment. Some students received customized ‘Zhikay’ items as rewards for their hard work.
This initiative seems to be made a positive impact on the students.
‘The school tour will delve into the overview of social media and how it can be used to impact society positively,’ he added
Zhikay embarked on the tour with popular Ghanaian content creators such as “Freedom Official” and “Quecy Official.” Together, they created an educational and engaging atmosphere for the students.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
