Entertainment
South Africa is open for business- H.E Grace Jeanet Mason
South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Grace Jeanet Mason has appealed to various stakeholders to continuously do business with them.
According to her, South Africa is open for business, and have put adequate security measures in place to meet the needs of tourists.
Her Excellency Grace Jeanet Mason stressed that they have instituted Safety Tourism Monitors among others to ensure the safety of tourists.
Speaking at a Corporate Networking Event held at the residence of the High Commissioner on August 22,2024, she said, “Please do come and visit South Africa, South Africa is open for business, our beautiful landscape from all the 9 provinces, and our diverse cultures.”
She noted that tourists would have a tall list of places like Mandela Square, malls, pristine beaches, the table mountain, sites, among other beauties and heritage sites to visit.
The High Commissioner took the opportunity to celebrate the gains made as a result of the strong bilateral relationship between South Africa and Ghana which dates back to 30 years ago.
On his part, the West African Regional Director of South African Tourism, Thekiso Rakolojane, said in November 2023, they faced a challenge of decline in arrivals, adding that as a result, they were only able to achieve less than 30 per cent of their target, a situation which could have collapsed their market in Ghana if it had continued.
However, Mr.Rkolojane announced that at the end of March 2024 which is their financial year, they were hoping to get 15,000 Ghanaians visits from Ghana, surprisingly, they were able to exceed the target, by receiving about 21,000 Ghanaians visiting South African by the end of the period.
He expressed his appreciation to the South African Mission in Ghana, South African Airways and other trade partners in Ghana for helping them achieve such a feat.
Mr.Rkolojane was optimistic that they could do more, and assured stakeholders that they are ready for more business, as well as looking forward to working with all to address various concerns.
“If we can have 21,000 Ghanaians visit South Africa, directly injecting close to half a billion into our economy, we can double it, and we are saying as much as your business events contributes to our economy, we can contribute to your bottom line by providing you with high-class technology in terms of your training needs, excess to the variety of experiences in terms of the things to do in| South Africa and world class facilities,” he noted.
Some of the stakeholders at the event expressed appreciation to South African Tourism for close collaborations over the years.
The event marked a significant effort to further strengthening bilateral relationship between South Africa and Ghana with an an objective of fostering collaboration among various stakeholders in the corporate
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
My ‘Victory’ song is a prophetic declaration – Mavis Asante
Ghanaian gospel musician, Mavis Asante, has disclosed that her new song dubbed, ‘Victory’ is a prophetic declaration in one’s life.
The song, produced by renowned producer, Kaywa, has been making waves recently.
Speaking to The Spectator Agoro she said the song was inspired by a scripture in 2Kings 7:1, in which “Prophet Elisha prophesied to the City of Samaria that, tomorrow by this time food will be in abundance whereas the city was facing a great famine.”
Mavis Asante further added that the song preaches a message of hope and prophetic declaration, “A personal and spiritual reflection of resilience and faith.
A message encouraging believers and listeners to trust God no matter the situation. A message that resonates deeply in these challenging times. A motivational message.”
Touching on the feedback received after the song was released, Ms Asante revealed that it has been amazing.
According to her, as a matter of fact people have already shared some testimonies, adding that “we give all the glory to God. And it’s already topping musical charts in the country.”
She said the music video just won an award as the Best Video at the just ended GH Awards, held on November 15 at the Silver Bird Cinemas.
The gospel music icon urged Ghanaians to expect the Victory Concert in 2025, which will be her first major concert and her biggest programme since her entry onto the music space 15 years ago.
Entertainment
Quame Gyedu wins top gong at Praise Achievement Awards 2024
Justice Gyedu Amissah, well known as Quame Gyedu has made headlines with his remarkable achievement at the Praise Achievement Awards 2024, where he clinched the Worship Song of the Year award.
This recognition highlights not only his incredible talent or songwriting skills but also the impact of his music in the gospel community.
The Praise Achievement Awards, known for celebrating excellence in gospel music, provided a platform for various artistes to showcase their work.
Quame Gyedu’s win is a testament to his dedication and passion for worship music, resonating deeply with listeners and uplifting spirits.
His song ‘Osaberima’, released last year November has captivated audiences throughout the year and has become a staple in many worship services, reflecting the profound influence of his artistry.
The award was received by gospel blogger Skbeatz Records on his behalf at the event held on Sunday, November 24 at the Perez Dome.
He was the only artiste who won an award from the Ashanti Region.
As fans and fellow musicians celebrate this milestone, Gyedu’s achievement serves as an inspiration for aspiring artistes in the gospel genre.
