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Maiden ‘DecemberFest’ to promote fashion, tourism launched
Organisers in a group photograph after the launch
The Tema Development Corporation (TDC) in collaboration with Gh Schools has launched the maiden edition of ‘DecemberFest’ in Accra.
Dubbed ‘Fostering Unity through Culture and Tourism’, the three-day event slated for December 1 – 3, is geared towards the promotion of culture, synergy and tourism in Ghana.
The event set for T-Havana in Tema, will kick-off with a float on the first day, followed by a grand durbar of chiefs with display of food and drinks.
It will be climaxed with a fashion show night, cooking competition and a family day.
Speaking at the launch, the Tema Metro Director of Culture and Tourism, Miss Sandra Boison said the partnership would fuse creativity, innovation and shared vision of strengthening Ghana’s culture.
She said, the event would provide a platform to promote and preserve local fashion and cultural heritage.
Miss Boison added that, “it will bring people from far and near and contribute to the economic development of arts and creativity.”
The Rector for Gh Schools, Leslie Listowel Addo said they were committed to organising the event annually with the aim of reaching out to the diaspora.
Mr Addo invited vendors and individuals to come on board and showcase their products and services.
By Michael D. Abayateye
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.
