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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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Romeo Swag wins TV3 Mentor Season 13
Fast-rising Ghanaian musician, Romeo Swag, was declared the winner at the grand finale of the Mentor Season 13 event held at the National Theatre on Sunday, January 12.
He beat four other finalists to claim the coveted title and a significant prize package.
After 13 weeks of intense competition, five talented finalists remained: AJ Tunes, Rey Cooper, Jimi, Romeo Swag, and Robby Kay, vying for the coveted title.
Romeo Swag walked away with a significant prize package, including GH₵80,000 cash and GH₵80,000 worth of airtime.
Rey Cooper and AJ Tunes emerged as the first and second runners-up, respectively.
Source:3news.com
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Empress Gifty’s mother, Agaga goes on Saturday
Evangelist Agnes Abafoduba Annan, actress and mother of Ghanaian gospel musician, Empress Gifty goes home on Saturday.
The veteran actress affectionately called Agaga or Maame Fante passed away on December 14,2024 after a short illness.
The final funeral rite will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Tema Community 8, No.3 School Park.
This would be followed by a thanksgiving service at Bethel Family Assemblies of God Church at Tema Community 22 on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
The family and loved ones will gather at Community 8, No.3 School Park after the church service.
Agnes Abafoduba Annan was born on December 9, 1954, at New Takoradi Railways Quarters to Mr. Albert Kweku Annan, a Carpenter with Ghana Railways and Madam Mary Donkor, a fishmonger,both of blessed memories.
Agaga, 70, was the first born of five siblings
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
