Pat Thomas, Berima Amo thrill guests at Grachtenfestival
Pat Thomas and Barima Amo in thier elements
It was an electrifying atmosphere at this year’s Grachtenfestival in Amsterdam as two Ghanaian greats mesmerised the gathering.
Grachtenfestival is a 10-day classical music festival on Amsterdam’s canals. It includes more than 150 musical performances from barges, architectural tours, and performances from the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
The event held on August 25 saw a highlife collaboration between Ghanaian icons Pat Thomas and Berima Amo.
This forms part of an exchange programme earlier this year at the International Amofest in Accra.
They gave Amsterdammers a taste of Amofest at the Grachtenfestival, as the two titans proved why they are revered as leading voices in the evolution of highlife music.
Berima Amo, a prominent figure in the new ‘neo-highlife’ movement, joined forces with the Golden voice Pat Thomas for an unforgettable performance that had the crowd dancing all night long.
The energetic All Stars AfroBand also delivered a captivating performance that celebrated Ghana’s rich musical heritage. Special guests including Bnnyhunna, Tallulah Rose, Peter Somuah, Kweku Mensah, and MC David Grutter.
Berima Amo said the Grachtenfestival performance with Pat Thomas offered a glimpse into highlife’s inspiring future for new generations of musicians and fans.
Berima Amo and his All Stars AfroBand are reportedly recording a new album at Studio 150 in Amsterdam, with plans to release it on November 23 at Cinetol in Amsterdam.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Enoch Boateng to host spirit-filled worship experience
All roads lead to the Word Arena Chapel International, as Enoch Boateng Ministries lead worshippers to the throne room tomorrow at Dansoman in Accra.
Dubbed ‘Let Judah Rise,’ it aims to uplift the spirit of attendees, ignite faith and create an atmosphere of deep worship.
In an interview with The Spectator Agoro, the UK-based artiste who doubles as a pastor said the first edition which was held in Oda in the Eastern Region was super and promises attendees that this year’s edition would be mind-blowing and full of miracles.
He stated that special guests ministering in songs include Joshua Ahenkorah, the soulful Efe Grace, and Benny Brooks.
Pastor Enoch Boateng has since extended invitation to everyone to come and experience God’s presence in a unique way.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Fusing politics with fashion
Ghanaians, especially die-hard sympathisers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) trooped to the Black Stars Square to be part of history.
The occasion was the historical return of Mr John Dramani Mahama as president of Ghana and Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as vice president.
President Mahama was coming to the office of the president for the second time while Prof. Opoku- Agyemang was sworn-in as the first female Vice President.
The party sympathisers marked the occasion in style, appearing in fashionable dresses designed with party paraphernalia.
To make the electoral feat remarkable, they appeared in special shirts, jerseys, cloths in party colours, not leaving out the vuvuzelas.
Boldly inscribed in these attires were symbols of the NDC and Ghana.
The event also brought to the fore the typical Ghanaian hospitality, entertaining a couple of guests that came to witness the event
By Victor A. Buxton
