Entertainment
Maiden ‘Borode’ festival launched to promote local cuisine
Mr Felix Afutu (middle) cuts a cake with Opoku-Agyemang (right)and Adomako-Mensah (left) to officially launch the festival
Mcphilix Limited has launched the maiden ‘Borode’ festival to promote Ghana’s local delicacy through music and other entertaining activities.
‘Borode’ (plantain) is a nutrient-rich Ghanaian delicacy with a lot of health benefits.
Patrons of the festival would enjoy musical performances from some of Ghana’s exciting artistes, comedians and close with an award ceremony.
The festival set for March 7-8, 2025 is aimed at uniting communities through food, culture, and will bring people from all walks of life to share in the joy of traditional Ghanaian food, music, and dance.
Mr Felix Afutu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mcphilix Limited said,
“We are thrilled to launch the Borode festival which celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Ghana.”
He said the celebration which falls in line with their 10th anniversary would serve as a launch pad to their next chapter as a growing company.
Mr. Afutu also called on Corporate Ghana to come on board to make the event a success.
The General Manager of Mcphilix Limited, Akosua Naana Lexis Obenewaa Opoku-Agyemang, highlighted the festival’s activities including games, cooking competition, documentary and others from March 7-8, 2025.
The Human Resource Manager for Mcphilix, Georgina Adomako-Mensah, on her part explained that Borode festival is a key event in the company’s 10th anniversary celebration.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
All set for Diana Hamilton’s Awake Experience 2025
Award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician, Diana Hamilton, has promised patrons of an unforgettable encounter at this year’s Awake Experience 2025.
The event is expected to inspire and transform lives with its central theme, ‘Move’ drawn from Deuteronomy 1:6.
This much-anticipated worship event will grace three key cities in Ghana – Accra on February 16 at ICGC Christ Temple East, Teshie; Kumasi on February 23 at Bantama COP, and Sunyani on March 2 at the Eusbett Hotel Auditorium.
The Awake Experience with Diana Hamilton 2025 will feature distinguished lineup of gospel ministers, including Ps Joe Beecham, Cindy Thompson, Uncle Ato, Team Eternity, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Quame Gyedu, ACP Kofi Sarpong, Mabel Okyere, Kweku Teye, Sandy Asare, Elder Emmanuel Awortwe and many others.
Leading up to these powerful worship encounters, Diana Hamilton will through the Diana Hamilton Foundation undertake impactful outreach and community development activities.
In collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana, a grand cleanup exercise will be organised to foster environmental consciousness and community responsibility.
A high school outreach programme at Accra Girls Senior High School will inspire and mentor students through empowering faith-based discussions.
A significant highlight of the charity activities is the commissioning of a six-classroom block in Dodo Tamale, a project initiated in 2022 by the Diana Hamilton Foundation in partnership with the Adom Group of Companies.
This initiative underscores the Diana Hamilton Foundation’s steadfast commitment to advancing education and community development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Maxi Sway teams up with Kweku Darlington on ‘Efie Bayie’
One of Ghana’s fastest-growing musicians, Maxi Sway known in private life as Alex Bonsu, has teamed up with music sensation, Kweku Darlington on ‘Efie Bayie’.
The song is off his new External Play (EP) dubbed, ‘Love and Life’ which is made up of five songs.
The EP written and performed by Maxi Sway, drew inspiration from real life situations.
According to Maxi Sway, ‘Efie Bayie’ was inspired by something unfortunate which happened in the life of his producer Ssnowbeatz.
He revealed that “some years back as it was almost close to the B.E.C.E examinations, Ssnowbeatz fell sick and had to write the exams at the hospital with a few Security Personnel around.”
“Ssnowbeatz told me it was a very difficult time because he was out of school for a while and had no time to even revise or prepare for the exams. He failed the papers because of his health and even didn’t go for the results,” he said.
According to him, after hearing the story of Ssnowbeatz, “It got me thinking and it inspired the song Efie Beyie.”
The video was directed and shot by Mista Morgan.
The songs on the EP include, Meganja, Efie Bayie, Wayo Love, Come Closer and Seke.
The songs making waves were produced by Klassic Beatz and Ssnowbeatz.
