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MUSIGA planning something huge in memory of former President Rawlings- Bessa Simons
Acting President of the Musicians Union of Ghana(MUSIGA), Bessa Simons has disclosed that the group is planning something huge in memory of the late first President of the Fourth Republic, Flt.Lt. Jerry John Rawlings.
The former President was laid to rest on Wednesday, January, 27, 2021.
Speaking to Sammy Flex on Zylofon FM’s Showbiz Agenda programme on Tuesday, and monitored by this paper, he said, even though, the late JJ Rawlings had been buried, it was not finished yet.
“We are planning something big for the late president be rest assured, we will show our gratitude and love in a different way,” he revealed.
He added that MUSIGA had not forgotten the legacy of the former President, through whose ingenuity gave them their headquarters, among other support anytime they lost a musician and called on him.
“JJ Rawlings has been there for musicians more than any president and he is one person we hold in high esteem,” he said.
Bessa Simons further noted that a lot of factors caused the delay, adding that a tribute song would be part of the package.
For him, “it does not matter the time, the most important thing is, it will be in the memory of the former president. The best is yet to come.”
Shock and sadness swept through the country on Thursday, November12, 2020 following news that the former President Jerry John Rawlings had died at age 73 after a short illness.
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.
