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Patriotism doesn’t go out of fashion – Emelia Arthur
Made-In-Ghana Campaign Ambassador, singer and television show host, Ms Emelia Arthur, has said that patriotism never goes out of fashion and that’s a certainty every Ghanaian must keep in mind as Ghana Month is widely marked in March.
In a statement to remind all to regard patronage of Ghanaian goods and services as an act of patriotism, Ms Arthur pointed out that people may decide to express love for their country in many different ways but deliberately go in for stuff made or served by our people is indicative of national loyalty.
Ms Arthur observed that national pride is tied to the level of support we offer to various spheres of production, which also impact the standard of living and general welfare of citizens. To bypass what is good and made by ourselves for what comes from elsewhere is, therefore, a miscalculation of loyalty.
According to her, there are adequate substitutes for many of the things we import. She pointed out that it was time for all to patronise what is produced here for the countless benefits we stand to gain from such a move.
“Loving one’s country should be an everyday affair. It cannot be expressed in only one particular month in a year. So Ghana Month to me, is just symbolic of the national identity we want for ourselves and how that in turn helps bolster our efforts in other areas,” she said.
Being closely connected with food through her television show and her desire to see more Ghanaians go in for local produce, she last December organised a Made-In-Ghana dinner in Accra which went down well with guests. Items on the menu included appraisal with crabs, various rice dishes, ampisi, gari foto and other delicious delicacies.
The Made-In-Ghana Campaign Ambassador noted that apart from our food and clothing items which must always be patronised, there is a vast array of other things such as beaded jewellery and other fashion accessories, furniture, woven baskets and toiletries which are of excellent quality and which we must buy regularly to demonstrate patriotism.
Ms Arthur host of the cooking programme on Homebase TV won the Culinary/Cooking Programme of the Year trophy at the Adonko 2022 RTP Awards.
Ghana Month is a campaign in March to coincide with the nation’s Independence celebrations.
The aim is mainly to promote the country’s local products and services and also to recognise its rich cultural heritage.
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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
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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.
