Entertainment
Stonebwoy tackles galamsey menace in ‘Greedy Men’ song
Ghanaian Music genius, Livingstone Etsey Satekla, known in showbiz circles as Stonebwoy has tackled the galamsey menace bedevilling Ghana in a song dubbed “Greedy Men”.
The project highlights the detrimental effects of illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana mostly referred to as galamsey.
‘Greedy Men’speaks of the economic loss, greater loss of life and property, pollution of soil and groundwater, biodiversity loss, chemical leakages, and other long-term repercussions the activity has on the country.
In the video of the song, he highlights how foreign companies engage in illegal gold mining in Ghana in their quest for riches to the detriment of the local people, and further throws spotlight on how these foreigners use the underprivileged as cheap labour in the mining areas.
These individuals enjoy the booty while the nation does not even benefit in the process, and as influential figure, Stonebwoy uses his position to bring to light the long-term effects of illegal small-scale mining on persons living in the community as well as the environment.
The video shows emotional scenes of the effects of illegal mining on the lives of people living in the communities where this illegality happens.
The introduction of the song urges those engaged in the illegal activities to think about the future children , “Mankind is wicked and wild Destroying Generational at wealth.”
In the verse one, Stonebwoy describes the menace saying “Cyanide and Mercury inna Di Water
The Led is poisoning the water, the farm lands are chemicalised and I don’t know what to do and this is because of illegal mining and cocoa production declining deforestation and rise inna violent crime everyday.”
The hook of the song reminds the perpetrators to “ think about the future children, what kind of legacy you leaving for them, selling and destroying generational wealth and the people are suffering.”
The chorus says, “many men shall die because of the ‘greedy’ of another yeah, Worldwide many men shall die because of the ‘greedy’ of another man yeah, Nations, Many men shall die because of the ‘greedy’ of another man yeah Bhimnation .”
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.
