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Presidency Had No Knowledge Of Meek Mill’s Music Video Recording – Ahiagbah
Richard Ahiagbah
The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah has stated American rapper, Meek Mill didn’t search permission earlier than recording his music video on the Jubilee House in Accra.
His feedback come on the again of big backlash from the Ghanaian public on a teaser of the music video launched by the American rapper shifting across the Jubilee House together with his crew from the frontage to the convention corridor and different seating areas.
There has been public angst after Meek Mill launched parts of the video by way of Instagram reel.
The rapper was later seen standing in entrance of the lectern largely utilized by the President throughout his addresses.
However, in a tweet on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, the previous Deputy Director of Research on the Presidency said that the seat of presidency had no information of the musician’s actions.
“Meek Mill music’s video was not sanctioned by the Presidency. Its permission was not sought whatsoever for the use of the video.
“The musician has realized his indiscretion, apologized and taken down the video,” Mr. Ahiagbah said.
Meanwhile, a safety analyst, Dr. Adam Bonaa says American rapper, Meek Mill’s music video at Ghana’s seat of Government, Jubilee House constitutes a serious safety breach.
Commenting on the matter on the Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Dr. Bonaa indicated that underneath no circumstance ought to the safety on the Presidency have allowed the rapper to do what he did.
“When I saw the video what came to mind first is that this is a major security breach. I saw it as a major security breach without asking any questions because the seat of government on paper is where the President and his family are supposed to reside.
“On paper, it is where the President, Vice President by and large, and his cabinet if you check the Constitution are supposed to usually have their meetings. So it is a premise that is highly protected, it is supposed to be the most protected facility in this country,” Mr. Bonaa said.
Source: ghanaweb.com
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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.
