Entertainment
Nikki Samonas pledges support for refugees in Ghana
Ghanaian actress and media personality, Nikki Samonas has pledged her commitment to raise funds to support refugees in the country.
This follows her announcement as a goodwill ambassador of The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) a UN agency mandated to aid and protect refugees.
Nikki Samonas and Kwame Annom, a culinary chef were unveiled last Friday at Pamona at Osu, Accra.
Speaking to The Spectator at the unveiling, she said from her experience in the refugee camps, she would do everything possible to raise funds for the upkeep of refugees.
Nikki Samonas added that she felt empowered for the recognition and further appealed to individuals and corporate entities to support their fund raising campaigns.
Their journey in supporting the people who have been forced to flee their homes or countries began in 2017 with UNHCR’s LuQuLuQu campaign. In their roles as LuQuLuQu High Level Influencers, they have used their voices to help change the narrative of refugees.
In 2017, Nikki visited Ampain refugee camp in Ghana to learn more about UNHCR’s emergency response work and meet with refugees .
Their appointment comes at a time when UNHCR’s Global Trends Report states that over 79.5 million people worldwide are forcibly displaced.
Ghana currently hosts 13,355 refugees from over 30 different countries including Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Liberia, Sudan and Cameroon.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Kay9ice apologises to Shatta Wale
Afro-highlife musician, Kay9ice, known in private life as Philip Kay Kissi has publicly apologised to award-winning dancehall musician Shatta Wale and the Shatta Movement following his controversial remarks about his song.
Kay9ice made the comments about Shatta Wale’s song on Adom TV’s Showtime programme with Sally Mann.
Kay9ice believes the comments passed did not sit well with the Shatta Movement.
Against this backdrop, in a recent interview on Wontumi TV, Kay9ice expressed regret for his statements, clarifying that he never intended to disrespect Shatta Wale.
“I would like to use this opportunity to apologise to all S.M fans, I might have made some comments which I never intended for it to sound wrong to the fans, I have no intention of disrespecting such an icon,” Kay9ice added.
Kay9ice is currently promoting his latest release dubbed “Pema”, which is making waves since the release.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Von Sinu releases debut single ‘Thank You’
Von Sinu, an upcoming gospel musician, has released her debut single titled ‘Thank You’ which is gaining popularity on the airwaves and streaming platforms.
‘Thank you’ seeks to appreciate God for his goodness and faithfulness in her life.
In an interview with The Spectator in Accra, Von, who is also a fashion designer said “looking back at my life and what God has told me about myself, I was grateful.
She said she had to record it and later sent it to a friend who has been very instrumental in her being a gospel singer.
She said though there were other songs written and recorded, she thought it was prudent to release ‘Thank you’ as the Bible urges believers to give thanks in Psalm 92:1-2: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name”
The song is available on all digital platforms including Youtube, Spotify, Apple music Deezer and Tidal.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
