Entertainment
MOG Music, Kaywa others support Christiana Hati
Ghanaian gospel singer, Christiana Hati has officially launched her music career at a ceremony in Accra where she officially premiered the video for her debut single “Testimony”.
She also took the opportunity to officially launch her TV Programme, dubbed, “Hati Testimonies TV”, an online TV Show which will soon hit the screens.
Present at her grand launch were colleague musicians MOG Music, Kayway, Cwesi Oteng and Yaw Stone, among others.
Celebrated Ghanaian Producer, Kaywa produced her debut single “Testimony”
Additionally, Christiana Hati’s project called “Help A Needy Widow” an initiative designed to help widowed persons was also unveiled.
Earlier this month, she released the official single “Testimony” across all Major digital stores after which the official video is due to be released soon.
Christiana Hati is a Ghanaian Gospel Singer who hails from Kowei, in the Sissala East District of the Upper West Region. A devout Christian she is, she got into ministry and has lately stepped it up to use her voice as a powerful tool to win souls for Christ through The Word of God.
Born as Christiana Hatibie Bentie, as her real name, she comes from a Family of 6 siblings; of which she is the 3rd born. Christiana officially embarks on her singing career in 2023 with her debut single “Testimony” produced by renowned multiple-award winning Ghanaian Music Producer, Kaywa. This single would introduce her into the limelight and open more doors for her to spread her message widely across — within Ghana and beyond — as a Gospel Singer.
“My mission for going into music is to lead believers to worship in spirit and in truth, to praise The Lord for who He is, while encouraging people especially the youth towards righteousness and self-worth” — Christiana Hati explains, her journey into music.
In 2021, Christiana Hati powered an initiative to support widows in the Northern part of Ghana through a widows’ support project. The widows’ project is called “Help A Needy Widow”.
She also has a Gospel Ministration TV Show called “Hati Testimonies TV” – it is a call to help individuals share with the world the power of God to do great and marvelous things. Hati Testimonies TV, is an online Programme on YouTube that would later be on traditional television.
She studied with the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK, later switched to complete a first degree in Marketing and then continued with an MPhil in Global Leadership at the University of Professional studies Legon. Christiana Hati is a businesswoman who is into Construction and Supplies.
Stream “Testimony” on All Digital Stores: https://ditto.fm/testimony-christiana-hati
Listen on Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/christianahati/song/testimony
Entertainment
More Creative Arts Industry players ‘storm’ Parliament
The ninth Parliament, which is set to commence January 7, 2025, will have more creative industry players than ever.
This follows their success at the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections that saw former President John Dramani Mahama voted back to the Jubilee House.
Among them are Ebi Bright (MP-Elect, Tema Central), Baba Sadiq (MP-Elect, Okaikoi Central), A Plus (MP-Elect, Gomoa Central), Ohene Kwame Frimpong (MP-Elect, Asante-Akim North), and John Dumelo (MP-Elect, Ayawaso West Wuogon).
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They cut across sectors like music, film and financial side of the entertainment ecosystem and would be expected to bring their expertise to bear on debate to enhance the industry.
Ebi Bright is a Ghanaian actress who entered politics in 2016. She won the primaries to contest as Member of Parliament for Tema Central in the 2024 election which she won.
Baba Sadiq is the founder of the 3 Music Awards and doubles as an Entertainment analyst. He was elected as Member of Parliament for the Okaikoi Central constituency on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Kwame Asare Obeng is popularly known as A Plus. He was a hiplife musician with keen interest in politics and social issues. He came to the limelight with his ‘Freedom of Speech’ album ahead of the 2000 general election.
John Dumelo is a popular Ghanaian actor, farmer and politician, born in February 1984 to Mr and Mrs John Dumelo.
He had his basic school education at the Christ the King School in Accra and continued to the Achimota Senior High School and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology where he read Civil Engineering.
He is a popular face on the screens, having stared in several Ghanaian and Nigerian movies.
Ohene Kwame Frimpong is an entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of Salt Media Group. He plays a key role in the entertainment industry by supporting up and coming artistes.
As ‘freshers’ in the house, they would be expected to tap into the rich experience of Ablah Dzifa Gomashie, MP for Ketu South and another ‘goddess’ on the screen
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Siisi Baidoo adjudged Best Male Vocalist at 2024 Praise Achievement Awards
Siisi Baidoo, one of Ghana’s most talented gospel artists, has been honoured with the Male Vocalist of the Year award at the just-ended prestigious Praise Achievement Awards 2024.
Over the years, Siisi Baidoo has distinguished himself with his rich music content and unrivalled vocal dexterity.
Other artistes in that category were Joe Mettle, Luigi Maclean, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Perez Musik, Kwaku Teye and others.
He has to his credit, songs such as ‘Otim Ho Daa’, ‘Fire’, ‘Jesus in My Boat’, ‘Mede W’ayeyi’, ‘Hymns of God’, among other great songs that have touched many lives with his latest being Do it Again featuring Joe Mettle.
The Praise Achievement Awards does not only celebrate established artists like Siisi Baidoo but also provides a platform to acknowledge the diverse talents contributing to the growth and vibrancy of gospel music in Ghana, from musicians and singers to producers, songwriters, and technical crew.
This year’s ceremony saw a host of other talented individuals recognised for their contributions. Nacee, Joe Mettle, Piesie Esther and other celebrated gospel artistes also received awards on the evening.
Siisi Baidoo has just released his highly anticipated new album ‘Writings on the Wall’ on Thursday, November 28, and hopes it will be a great blessing to all.
