Entertainment
Mikki Osei Berko poised to save Ghana Actors’ Guild
Veteran Ghanaian actor, Mikki Osei Berkoe, affectionately called Master Richard, has pledged his dedication to saving the ailing Ghana Actors’ Guild.
Ghana Actors Guild, over the years, has been inactive in performing its role due to disunity and conflict within the group.
From the days of the late Nii Odoi Mensah, Reverend Eddie Coffie, to Sammy Fiscian, the guild has not been in the best of shape.
After the death of Reverend Eddie Coffie in 2016, Samuel Fiscian was elected President, but after assuming office, the Guild has been involved in an endless legal battle.
All of these things are happening at the expense of the Ghanaian movie industry, whereas in other jurisdictions, the guilds ensure fair wages, legal support, workshops, royalty collection, welfare systems among others.
Against this backdrop, Mikki Osei Berkoe believes it is time for someone to rise to the occasion and bring the various factions together.
He is of the view that this would put the guild in shape for them to deliver on their mandate.
Speaking to The Spectator, he said, “Those of us who are already in it should also contribute to policy discussions, raise awareness, and push.”
He added that lack of leadership has rendered some actors poor, “Looking at the entertainment they gave the nation, their lives shouldn’t have ended that way.”
He therefore called for positive action in revamping Ghana’s movie industry to ensure that film practitioners not only entertain the masses but also secure sustainable livelihoods.
Master Richard called on all stakeholders to rally behind him to cause a change in the industry.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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.
