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The Arts Legendary Wall of Fame Honours collaborates with GBC to honour Joe Lartey
• Mr. Hilton (second right) making a presentation to Mr. Joe Lartey (First left)
The Arts Legendary Wall of Fame Honours, founded by The Pan African Art Ambassador Prince Kojo-Hilton, has celebrated veteran sports broadcaster, Joe Lartey.
This is an initiative aimed at honouring outstanding Ghanaian heroes who have contributed immensely to the growth and development of Ghana’s cultural heritage, creative Arts and sciences.
The event which was held on January 9, 2023 at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) was aired live on Unique FM 95.7 and on GTV Breakfast Show.
In its third edition, it celebrated the 95 year-old living-legend, Mr. Joachim Awuley Lartey who is also known by the accolade, “Over To You Joe Lartey”.
The event, composed of a traditional “Sebrewa” tune performed by Abena Osei Korankye showered praises on the honouree.
It was followed by poetry recital by Makida El-Husseini which got Mr. Joe Lartey emotional and wooled him to uncontrollable tears.
The event, which also comprised the showcasing of the living legend’s awards and citations over the years, revealed his achievements and his undented service to the public.
The short ceremony was crowned with the unveiling of a monumental painting, made by the artist, Ambassador Prince Kojo-Hilton to honour Mr. Joachim Awuley Lartey, A.K.A “Over To You Joe Lartey”.
This monumental painting is now housed at GBC to celebrate the living legend and serve as a source of inspiration to this generation and generations to come.
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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
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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.
