Entertainment
‘Shutdown’ in Kwahu for Easter festivities
Paragliding in Kwahu
Thousands of Ghanaians will troop to Kwahu in the Eastern Region to partake in several activities that usually characterise the Easter celebrations in Ghana.
Kwahu,over the years, has become the destination for Easter in Ghana and just like previous years, the town would welcome the diaspora, natives from far and near as well as tourists for another unforgettable experience.
The area also boasts of tourist sites that attract both locals and foreigners, promoting tourism and contributing to the economy through foreign exchange.
With vibrant and diverse events from picnics, street carnivals and the highlight of the festivities, paragliding, it is expected to be another shutdown in Kwahu.
The ‘Kwahu Easter experience 2024’ would involve tours around towns such as Obome, Mpreaso, Abetifi, Atibre, Pepease, Nkawkaw and Abene.
Various groups and event planners have also partnered with the Ministry of Tourism to create affordable packages that include transportation, food, sightseeing, and accommodation to ensure that everyone enjoyed the festivities and attractions that Kwahu has to offer.
Some other activities include football gala featuring some prominent teams in the area,visits to Bruku Rock,Abetifi Stone Age Park, Ramseyer Presby Church, Street Carnival, eating competitions, Sword Drill, Word Puzzle, Easter Egg and Spoon Race, among others.
Overall, the Kwahu Easter Experience in Ghana showcases a rich blend of culture, sports events and tourist attractions, making it a must-visit destination for families and tourists looking for a vibrant and memorable Easter celebration.
By Michael D. Abayateye & Georgina Boadiwaa Ntim
Entertainment
Maiden AshantiFest held on Easter
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
