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SCREENSHOT: Pablo Escobar’s son to host Medikal in Colombia?
Medikal and the son of the world-famous notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar, have reached out to each other.The Ghanaian rapper took to Twitter to announce that he can’t wait be heading to Colombia after having a conversation with Juan Pablo Escobar, the only known son of the Colombian drug lord who died in 1993 as the wealthiest criminal.Some tweeps doubted Medikal made true contacts to Juan Pablo and he has gone to the extra mile to clear the doubt by sharing a screenshot of the conversation he had with the 43-year-old man who is an architect and an author who now lives in Argentina.In the screenshot seen by pulse.com.gh, Juan wrote “Welcome to Colombia” and after Medikal’s response, he added that “let me know when you travel to see what you are treated with love”.
It’s, however, not known how the two became connected and how long they have been conversing but what is known is that Medikal has a special treatment from, Juan Escober, who now goes by the official name Juan Sebastián Marroquín Santos, a new name he chose in his bid to distance himself from his father’s crimes and any illegal activity.
Juan Sebastián has also at number of times disclosed that he is not interested in visiting his home country, it is therefore not known, the exact plans he is having with Fella Makafui’s husband. who is saying he can’t wait to be in Colombia after his chat with Juan.
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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.
