Entertainment

Ruki campaigns against violence with ‘Stop War’

The Palestinian Ambassador to Ghana (left) with Ruki

FAST-RISING reggae dancehall artist Rukayatu Abubarkar Jawando, known as Ruki in showbiz circles, has released a new song titled ‘Stop War,’ aiming to encourage global efforts to end violence in Gaza.

The track, produced and edited by Ras Bonbas, is a heartfelt call for peace and an end to the war in Palestine.

It was written by Martin Quarpong who told The Spectator Agoro that the release of the song had gained significant attention, adding to the growing chorus of voices advocating an end to the conflict in Palestine.

Reacting to the song’s release, Palestinian Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Alsataari, expressed delight at the growing support from the Ghanaian entertainment industry.

He praised the artist’s initiative, stating that such efforts were crucial in raising awareness about the dire situation in Gaza.

The songstress also used the occasion to urge the general public and fellow entertainers to leverage their musical talents to promote peace globally.

The song, according to Ruki, exemplifies how art could transcend boundaries and speak to the shared human desire for a peaceful existence.

By Raissa Sambou

Entertainment

Maiden AshantiFest held on Easter

The Ashanti Regional Minister in a pose with the CEO of NFA at Ashantifest

The AshantiFest, instituted to mark Easter in the Ashanti Region, was marked a lot of entertaining activities.

According to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, the idea to stage a festival was conceived after a request from some youth at a clean-up exercise.

“The whole concept of the Ashanti Festival is to bring out our various sectors, showcase what we have as a region and see how best we will be able to promote inter-sectorial support for each other,” he said.

The festival, which kick-started on April 12, commenced with a clean-up exercise in all the Metropolitan, Municipal and Districts in the Ashanti Region.

A football game between sports presenters and Kumawood actors sparked excitement in the region, and a boxing night followed at the Parade Grounds of KNUST.

There was also a stage play featuring Kumawoood All Stars in ‘Kejetia vs Makola was a highlight , offering both entertainment and though provoking moments.

At the Food Fair and Bazaar held at the Kumasi Cultural Centre, a variety of indigenous Ashanti food was on display, attracting many patrons within the city.

It offered the stage for other cultures to promote their cuisine. The Ghanaian traditional fabrics and locally manufactured clothing featured prominently at the event grounds.

A Science and Technology Fair was also featured as part of the education activities.

A blood donation exercise featured alongside the health screening exercise, which was also opened to the public.

Among the celebrities that graced the occasion were The CEO of the National Film Authority ,Kafui Danku, Actress Nana Ama Mac Brown, Nana Hayford, Funny Face and Kweku Manu.

Others were Bukom Banku, Vivian Jill, Wayoosi, Oboy Siki, Oheneba Jude and Sumsum Ahuofe.

Source; Myjoyonline

Entertainment

Europe Edition of ‘The Journey” show is impacting lives- Abena Ghana

Ghanaian actress and television personality, Cecilia Gyase Konamah, known in showbiz as Abena Ghana, has disclosed that her Europe edition of ‘The Journey Show’ is impacting lives.

The new edition, which focused on Ghanaians in Belgium, started airing on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m on Adom TV.

The Journey Show throws the spotlight on the stories of people who have had great life experiences worth sharing to motivate others.

Speaking to The Spectator, Abena Ghana said, she has received a lot of feedback within a short time the new edition started airing.

Abena Ghana further noted that these people are either living abroad or in Ghana preparing to relocate abroad.

“They told us the programme has educated, inspired and motivated them to succeed in their journey abroad. Others were of the view that if they had seen this earlier, their situations abroad would have changed for the better.” she added.

The brain behind the programme, Abena Ghana added that they encouraged her to keep sharing such experiences to serve as a guide to people in their journey of life.

The stories in the Europe edition range from how hard it was for them to travel outside the country, how some of them got their passports as citizens in Belgium and the hustle they went through to achieve all they have now.

“Special thanks goes to Adom TV for being with us all these years, also to all my sponsors on the show, Time Herbal Mixture, Medimafo Herbal Hospital, Givers Clean Care, Nyadua Herbal Mixture, Konamah entertainment and CEO Noks Tv Africa in Belgium for Making this season possible,” she added.

Abena Ghana also expressed appreciation to Queenie Shipping, Dennaac travel consult, Anniluv Shapewear, King Solomon Trading, Macdens electrical in Belgium who made this season possible.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme