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Shatta Wale finally speaks on why he knelt to beg IGP Dampare
Ghana’s dancehall king, Shatta Wale known in real life as Charles Nii Armah has finally explained why he knelt to beg the Inspector General of Police, Dr Dampare during his meeting with the creative arts industry. In an interview he granted Adom TV and sighted by YEN.com.gh on Instagram, the embattled musician gave an account of the reasons for his actions which disrupted the meeting with the IGP.
Shatta Wale, in his response, said he pleaded with the IGP to allow the artistes to live their lives and be true to themselves.
During his apology, the Freedom hitmaker passionately explained saying creatives and the youth should generally be allowed to freely express their artistic selves without being judged or stereotyped.
” Shatta is a musician but when I dress like this to a place someone will see me and say he is a rascal boy meanwhile I have properties. I am taking care of people, we are paying school fees, we doing orphanage home programs, and a whole lot but because of the way I Iook someone will think I’m not serious”, Shatta wale stated.
He also called on the older generation to give equal respect to the young ones and put away our primitive cultural perceptions to allow people to freely express themselves.
Source: www.yen.com.gh
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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
Entertainment
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.
