Entertainment
Samuel Owusu and band rock Amsterdam
● Samuel Owusu in his element
Ghanaian highlife legend, Samuel Owusu and his band rocked the people of Amsterdam, Netherlands at Highlife Invasion concert.
The show which was a collaboration between Bayview Village and Bravo Entertainment brought together highlife music lovers on August 13, 2022.
Also, other top brass in Highlife, Abrantie Amakye Dede , Amarh Pino and the OzimZim band featured put sparkles on the faces of patrons.
Patrons at the Schepenbergweg LCC auditorium at Amsterdam East had unlimited fun when Samuel Owusu mounted the stage.
He told The Spectator how the reception for highlife music from a mixed audience amazed him.
Samuel Owusu added that it was imperative on Ghanaian artistes to continuously embrace highlife for the world to appreciate the sound better.
He said that together with his team and other promoters he would mount more stages out of the country in the coming months.
Varenda, Fayeme, Asem Be Ba Dabi, Mo Be Kai Me, Kokosakyi, Yenka Wo Nite No, Abusua KyirKa, Enni Awerehow,and many interesting records from his repertoire.
Since his emergence onto the music scene in the 90’s, Samuel Owusu has been releasing songs filled with family related issues.
The ‘Varenda’ hit maker hinted to this paper, that there would be a programme to mark his 30 years in music this year.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Nineteen57 Events announces Black Stars Legacy Awards
Nineteen57 Events has announced the launch of an event aimed at celebrating Ghanaian, African, and diaspora achievements.
The event is a prestigious platform dedicated to honouring exceptional individuals and organizations contributing to the growth and success of the Ghanaian society, the African continent, and the African diaspora.
Since its inception as part of Rhythms on the Runway in 2019 during Ghana’s historic Year of Return celebration, the Black Star Legacy Awards has recognized remarkable achievements in creative arts, culture, and beyond.
It has always been a component of ‘Rhythms On Da Runway,’ however, the organisers have decided to stage it as an independent event this year.
This shift allows for an expanded focus, honouring excellence across various fields, including business, leadership, innovation, science, and humanitarian efforts.
This bold move aligns with the awards’ mission of celebrating the spirit of achievement and innovation that defines Ghana and connects it to the broader Pan-African and global community.
While specific event details, including categories and selection criteria, are still being finalised, the Black Star Legacy Awards promises to be an unforgettable experience that highlights the very best of Ghana, Africa, and the diaspora.
Esteemed icons from Ghana, Africa and the African Diay such as Obrafour, Ricci Osei, Hon. Lisa Hanna, Reggie Rockstone, Queen Asabea Cropper, Nene Agyemang, Agya Koo Nimo, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Morgan Heritage, Stonebwoy, and Richard Mofe Damijo have been among the honorees, setting the stage for what has become a highly anticipated annual celebration of excellence.
Entertainment
Zhikay Junior launches ‘The mind shift campaign’
Ghanaian award winning gospel blogger Isaac Nartey, popularly known as Zhikay Ike Junior, and his team have launched a campaign at Sap’s School in Teshie-Nungua, located in the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra region.
Themed ‘The mind shift campaign’, it was aimed to touch the lives of students by educating them on the use of social media and how it can impact lives.
Isaac Nartey, told The Spectator that the purpose of the campaign was to orient students in Ghana about social media and its impact.
Sharing photos from the campaign on Facebook, Zhikay also emphasised the importance of listening to children’s concerns, which include mental health, emotions, and societal acceptance.
“We must not consider children as just minors, they have genuine concerns that revolve around mental health, emotions, societal acceptance and others. We must create avenues for their voice to be heard,” He explained
The campaign included education, games, and entertainment. Some students received customized ‘Zhikay’ items as rewards for their hard work.
This initiative seems to be made a positive impact on the students.
‘The school tour will delve into the overview of social media and how it can be used to impact society positively,’ he added
Zhikay embarked on the tour with popular Ghanaian content creators such as “Freedom Official” and “Quecy Official.” Together, they created an educational and engaging atmosphere for the students.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
