Entertainment
‘Maseda’ by Edd Agyapong and Nana Adobea Sikapa:A perfect blend of praise and worship for all moods
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, US-based Ghanaian gospel musician Edd Agyapong will release his first major single of the year, ‘Maseda’, which features Ghanaian-based musician Nana Adobea Sikapa.
Maseda (My Thanksgiving), as the title goes, is a personal testimony song for both Edd Agyapong and Nana Adobea Sikapa.
Maseda is the ultimate Thanksgiving song for anyone, irrespective of their religious beliefs and background, who has experienced goodness and favor. Sharing their personal experiences and how God came through for them at the nick of time.
Edd Agyapong revealed that, “Before and during the recording of this song, I wanted to call it Aseda because the Lord deserves all the glory. But after listening to the song after it was recorded, I realized this was a personal testimony and a complete summary of who I am and how far the Lord has brought me. I decided to go with Maseda and not Aseda because this is a personal Thanksgiving song from me to the Lord for his goodness and last-minute miracles when it mattered.”
Nana Adobea Sikapa also shared her personal experience, saying “This song, like most of my songs, was easy to record. When I heard the song, I only prayed for one word, and when I got it, it was effortless to flow. The message of the song by Edd Agyapong resonated with me, and that made a lot of difference in the recording process.”
“However, after listening to the song over again after the recording, I noticed how personal everything I said was to my life and some of the challenges I am going through. 2024 has been a tough year for me, but the Lord has always come through, and MASEDA is my way of telling God to come through for me once again,” she concluded.
Produced by US-based Ghanaian producer Osei, Maseda is an upbeat tune that is great for every situation or mood and sits perfectly between the gray lines of praise and worship.
The beautiful music video shot by renowned Ghanaian videographer, McWillies, also creatively uses the stunningly rich sceneries in Ghana to help share the Maseda testimony with all music video lovers.
Maseda by Edd Agyapong and Nana Adobea will be released on all music streaming platforms.
By Tilly Akua Nipaa (Matilda Mensah Marfo)
Entertainment
Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Dr Amoani honoured at 2024 Majestic Praise
It was a night of massive praise and worship as hundreds of people gathered at the Perez Dome at Dzorwulu to celebrate and honour gospel legends doing exploits in the Christian space last Sunday.
Dubbed ‘Peace Mission: Be at peace with all men’, the event assembled the crème de la crème of Men of God such as Apostle Dr Amoani, former Chairman of the Christ Apostolic Church International ( CACI), Bishop Dr Godwin Aaron Monnyo, Elder Dr Emmanuel Kwesi Mireku and Rev. Samuel Agyei as host.
Major awardees at this year’s event were Apostle Dr Amoani and the legendary gospel music trio, Daughters of Glorious Jesus for their harmonious vocals and inspiring lyrics.
Apostle Dr Amoani, upon receiving the award appreciated the organisers for the honour given to him.
Daughters of Glorious Jesus expressed their gratitude to the organisers and dedicated the award to God, their husbands, families and everyone supporting them.
The honourees received plaques from the organisers.
The 2024 edition of the Majestic Praise featured a long list of acts from the gospel music industry who entertained guests at the event.
Popular among them were the Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Ceccy Twum, Nana Asaase the poet, Emmanuel Akimi, Abigail Adepa, Becky Bonney, Doreen Okyere and Vivian.
The evening also witnessed the launch of a book titled ‘The Legends: Inspiring stories of Ghanaian gospel generals.’
Organisers of the event – Majestic Praise and Honouring of Gospel Legend indicated that the programme will remain an annual event dedicated to recognising and honouring living gospel legends
Entertainment
Hundreds turn up for Rhythms On Da Runway Model Casting
Some ladies for audition
Hundreds of models on Sunday, October 6, turned up for this year’s Rhythms On Da Runway Model Casting held at the African Regent Hotel in Accra.
The programme was an opportunity presented by the Nineteen57 Events, the organisers of Rhythms On Da Runway, to aspiring models to take their careers to a notch higher.
In all over 250 models, made up of female, male, children models turned up for the casting, and at the end of vigorous processes, about 55 lucky models made the cut.
They would be groomed in the next few weeks ahead of the event on November 30.
Additionally, some celebrities would be added for the main showdown at the Grand Arena.
The brain behind the event, Kofi Okyere Darko said, he was impressed with the quality seen, adding that aside settling on those selected for the show, they made most of them aware of the special talents they carry and how it could be developed.
One of the judges, renowned Video Director and Creative Consultant, Nana Asihene, said they were on the lookout for models who have the poise to display garments of designers on the day.
He said it was highly competitive as the judges searched for models of a certain size, those who look commercial among other qualities.
Mr Asihene further advised them to exhibit more professionalism, showing up for rehearsals and putting the work ahead of everything.
Producer, choreographer of Multinational fashion show, Dionne slash Gavin who was also a judge said, the selected models would be given the best grooming for the main show.
He charged them to prepare adequately for the opportunity to take their craft and career to the next level.
The main event, a night of unforgettable fashion, music, and cultural celebration at the Grand Arena, is under the theme, ‘Kente Edition’.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
