Entertainment
MMC Live returns with a bang
• Kenny Blaq thrilling audience at the event
Last Saturday, inside Accra’s Grand Arena truly showed how Ghanaians had missed Ghana’s only trilogy show event, Music, Magic & Comedy (MMC Live) after the show took a two-year break due to Covid-19 public protocol restriction.
It was a night of danceable tunes, laughter and pure magic from talented performers in an all-star line-up. That’s exactly what the 5th edition of MMC Live gave the audience, living up to the expectations and satisfaction of Ghanaians.
The unforgettable night of experience began with a colourful samba dance by Samba Ghana and a mix of live band music from the Ark Band, followed by Abetimi – a budding young female musician and Kweku Wina, the King of YFM Rapture Season Two.
With the crowd enjoying their slice of pizza alongside drinks and some ice cream, Ghana’s number one hype man Kojo Manuel and finest female DJ Mz Orstin – both of YFM, turned up the stage on the night.
The entry of Clemento Suarez, the host of the night, riding a bike from the audience to the stage took patrons by a surprise.
The evergreen smooth singer, Adina mounted the stage to perform her hits songs back-to-back after which young comedian Parrot Mouth laid the grounds for the performance of Nigeria’s Kenny Blaq.
Regardts Laubscher, the magician from South Africa, delivered some incredible magic that got people stunned.
Final performance on the night came from Artiste of the Year KiDi who threw the crowd to enjoy his danceable tunes back-to-back.
MMC LIVE is an annual event which took flight in June 2016 and has grown to become one of the most successful entertainment shows in Ghana. The event is organized by Global Media Alliance.
Entertainment
Foto Copy tackles realities of friendship in new song
Ghana’s decorated young musician, Foto Copy, known in private life as Kallai Nana Qwaachi has tackled the realities of friendship in his new song.
The song tackles issues of conflict, loyalty, reward, ingratitude and betrayal of trust in friendship.
According to him, the song produced by DDT and dubbed “Friends Today, Enemies Tomorrow”, preaches a message that goes to address some realities of life.
He revealed that many best friends some time ago have become bitter enemies now due to similar issues they failed to address.
The musician noted that people have gone all out for others and ensured their friends succeeded, but unfortunately, they paid them back with evil.
Speaking to thespectatoronline.com, Foto Copy said, these things have made people regret going all out for their friends.
He is of the view that when society becomes embittered by the negative actions of their friends, it becomes difficult for others to get help in difficult situations.
Against this backdrop, he felt the need to address this in his new song.
The song is available on all digital music stores
Stream the song below
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Taste 68@68: Okyeame Kwame wins Celebrity Jollof Competition with Vegan recipe
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician and activist, Okyeame Kwame, known in private life as Kwame Nsia-Apau has been adjudged winner of the ‘Taste 68 @68’ Celebrity Jollof Competition.
The ‘Taste 68 @68’ Celebrity Jollof Competition was an event organised by the Ghana Tourism Authority(GTA) as part of activities to mark the country’s Heritage Month recently.
The event held at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park brought together industry players among others.
Okyeame Kwame competed with Mr.Beautiful, Uncle Ato, Victoria Lebene and Joyce Blessing.
The Rap Dacta called his food, the Vegan Jollof funnily some of the spectators claimed his Jollof could ‘lower global warming’ due to the ingredients used.
He used mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, rice, oil and other vegetables.
The protein source was seitan which is made from wheat gluten.
Ultimately, he overcame other culinary skills from his competitors for the ultimate crown.
Okyeame Kwame expressed his appreciation to everyone who tasted it and urged Ghanaians to consider it as part of their delicacies, adding that it is healthier.
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GTA Mr.Gilbert Aggrey, affectionately called Abeiku Santana said Okyeame Kwame won the competition not because he is famous and likeable.
According to him, Okyeame understood gastronomy tourism and techniques in culinary artistry, a strength he leveraged against his competitors.
He added that “if you look at the presentation of his meals he used cucumber to garnish his food by creating a design with his initials, OK, Okyeame Kwame. In gastronomy tourism, there should be a story and motivation behind the food that you have prepared.”
Abeiku Santana further noted that Okyeame Kwame’s presentation was outstanding considering how he linked food to climate change and the symbiotic relationship between humans and animals.
He congratulated him for emerging as the winner of the competition.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
