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Spanish Embassy holds wine show in Accra
The Spanish Embassy in Ghana, through its Economic and Commercial Office, has organised this year’s edition of the Spanish Wine Show in Accra.
This year’s event, which took place at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, is the seventh edition and forms part of efforts by the Spanish Embassy in Accra through its affiliates to strengthen the commercial and economic bond between Ghana and Spain.
Dubbed, “Wines from Spain: Spirits of Spain,” the annual event brought together a great variety of Spain’s beverages, such as still wine, sparkling wine, beer, vermouth, and other alcoholic beverages.
Besides the wine tasting, the event also focused on enhancing educational and sensory experiences linked to wine and other beverages and, perhaps most importantly, the various grape varieties and other products grown in Spain, as well as their geographical distribution.
Following the exhibition, Miguel Casero, Head of the Economic and
Commercial Office at the Spanish Embassy, emphasised the importance of the wine sector in Spain, the world’s third-largest wine-producing country.
He acknowledged the positive trend in the demand for Spanish wine in Ghana over the years.
“The numbers said that Ghana is very important for Spain. For example, Ghana is the fourth country that exports the most wine in all of Africa, and Ghana accounts for almost 10 per cent of the total wine exports of Spain to Africa. So, this is a sense of the importance, the current situation, and the current awareness of Spanish wines here in Ghana,” Mr. Casero said.
He added that “there have been some positive trends in the last few years. For example, from 2019 to 2020, there was an increase of 40 per cent in wine exports, and from 2020 to 2021, there was an increase of seven per cent. So, you can see there is some positive trend, and we see that more and more Ghanaians are becoming aware of and enjoying Spanish wines.”
He commended Ghanaian importers, wholesalers, retailers, and the press for promoting Spanish
Commercial Office at the Spanish Embassy, emphasised the importance of the wine sector in Spain, the world’s third-largest wine-producing country.
He acknowledged the positive trend in the demand for Spanish wine in Ghana over the years.
“The numbers said that Ghana is very important for Spain. For example, Ghana is the fourth country that exports the most wine in all of Africa, and Ghana accounts for almost 10 per cent of the total wine exports of Spain to Africa. So, this is a sense of the importance, the current situation, and the current awareness of Spanish wines here in Ghana,” Mr. Casero said.
He added that “there have been some positive trends in the last few years. For example, from 2019 to 2020, there was an increase of 40 per cent in wine exports, and from 2020 to 2021, there was an increase of seven per cent. So, you can see there is some positive trend, and we see that more and more Ghanaians are becoming aware of and enjoying Spanish wines.”
He commended Ghanaian importers, wholesalers, retailers, and the press for promoting Spanish beverages in Ghana with their passion and dedication.
Since 2015, the Economic and Commercial Office has been successfully organising wine tastings for professionals in the hospitality industry, with more than 80 professionals attending each year, and this year was no exception.
The trade show offered more than 70 different products, including wine, beer, vermouth, and other alcoholic beverages from Spain, with the collaboration of three Ghanaian importers and eight Spanish wineries and beverage companies.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
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.
