Entertainment
Thousands thrilled at VGMA23 Xperience Concert at Koforidua
It was a period of uncontrolled excitement as some nominees of this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards thrilled thousands of music lovers in the Eastern Regional capital, Koforidua on Easter Monday, April 18, 2022.
The event dubbed the Xperience Concert which took place at the Jubilee Park saw emerging artistes from the Region grace the stage.
Nominees for this year’s Unsung Artiste category, Roy X Taylor, Shugalord, Chief One, Vanilla, King Maaga, Bryan The Mensah, RCEE, Ama Nova, Nautyca, and Gambo proved their mettle on the big stage.
The moment many had been waiting for came for some top-brass in Ghana music to take their turn on the big stage, as Akesse Brempong and Joyce Blessing led the gathering to the throne of praise and worship.
The crowd went into a frenzy of excitement as the ‘King’ of live band, Samini, thrilled them with an energetic display on the night.
Kwame Yogot, Kelvin Boy, Medikal, Fameye, Amerado, Dhope Nation and Kofi Kinaata charged the thousands gathered with amazing performances and sang along with them during their time on stage
At a point, veteran Disc Jockey, Andy Dosty took his turn on the turntable mesmerising the audience with back to back mixes of some drill music.
Speaking to The Spectator, Public Relations Officer of Charter House, Robert Klah, expressed appreciation to the people of Koforidua for opening their arms to the organisers and wholeheartedly cheering up all the artistes who graced the platform.
He urged the public to continuously vote for their favourites in the various categories, adding that what happened at Koforidua was part of the buildup to the grand finale of the event.
Robert further expressed his appreciation to the industry players in the Eastern Region for all the support saying, he was confident, the workshop organised ahead of the event would go a long way to help them.
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.
