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The Ghana Dance Association poised to soar high in the USA in 2025
The Ghana Dance Association has announced a series of cultural engagements and performances across the United States in 2025.
These events aim to showcase the richness of African traditions and foster cultural exchange between Africa and the African diaspora on the theme, ‘The Door of Return’.
Some of the key activities or events are as follows, Black History Festival in New York City from February 26 to March 1, 2025, Ohio Black Expo, Columbus, OH from May 24-26, 2025, Juneteenth Festival in College Park City, Atlanta, GA from June 15-16, 2025; Juneteenth Celebration, New York City from June 19-20, 2025, Global Goals Arts Festival, Walnut Hill Park, New Britain, CT from August 11-16, 2025; Global Africa Forum, and many others.
A special delegation of performers made up of dancers, singers, instrumentalists, choreographers and the director and the President of Association will be performing at the above programmes in collaboration with other local groups in the US to demonstrate the indigenous cultural unique dances in grand style.
There will also be workshops and educational sessions included at major locations, offering local communities the opportunity to engage with Ghanaian and African traditions through drumming, storytelling, and dance.
In their recent appearance the Ghana Dance Association made up of groups such as Sususma Pan African Dance Ensemble, Ghana Cultural Ballet, Sasa Cultural Troupe, Dromo Dance Ensemble and Sasa Cultural Troupe performed a sneak peak of their Door of Return cultural performance to the relish of the participants and guests at the African Diaspora Business and Development Stakeholders Workshop, held at the prestigious Bayview Village Conference Room in Atomic Junct
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Praise Reloaded: Joe Mettle to rock El-Wak Sports Stadium on June 29
Believers will have an unforgettable time of worship at this year’s Praise Reloaded by Joe Mettle, slated for the El-Wak Sports Stadium on June 29, 2025.
This year happens to be the 14th edition since the inception of Praise Reloaded.
This edition, with the theme ‘Festival of Gratitude,’ will see Ntokozo Mbambo, Nathaniel Bassey, and Akesse Brempong team up with Joe Mettle to lead the gathering for ‘Thanksgiving’.
Speaking at the launch, which took place at the Palms by Eagle Hotel in Accra last Friday, Joe Mettle said, the last edition was held at a bigger venue, the Accra Sports Stadium, but unfortunately, due to restrictions on the use of the pitch for concerts, they could not secure it.
Against this backdrop, the team explored other options and settled on the El-Wak Sports Stadium for an awesome atmosphere.
He said, there are some other gospel musicians and Men of God who would be announced ahead of the main event on June 29.
Additionally, Joe Mettle revealed that God laid on his heart to make this year’s event free for patrons, and urged them to come with an expectant heart to enter into an atmosphere of breakthrough.
Akesse Brempong, on his part, said he was optimistic that God will do something remarkable in the lives of patrons
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Gospel singer releases ‘Make a Way’
Sensational gospel singer, Celestina Achiaa Annor known in showbiz circles as Ohemaa Tina has released a single ‘make a way’ to encourage Christians in challenging times.
The song which is already making waves has received a lot testimonies from listeners.
In an interview with The Spectator Agoro, she said the lyrics reflect deep personal conviction, drawing from biblical promises that God makes a way where there seems to be none.
The song, she says, was a testimony of how faith can sustain people through life’s struggles.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the song, Ohemaa Tina shared that it was birthed from her personal experiences and faith journey.
“This song is not just for me but for everyone who finds themselves in difficult situations, those who feel abandoned and are waiting on God to turn things around,” she explained. “It is a prayer wrapped in music, a plea for God to make a way when all doors seem shut.”
She revealed that like many believers, she has encountered moments where she had no one to turn to but God.
With ‘make a Way,’ Ohemaa Tina cements her position as a gospel artist with a mission to inspire, uplift, and draw people closer to God through music.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
