Entertainment
Thrills at 2023 Tapioca Festival
The Tapioca Festival, a captivating three-day event that combines elements of technology, tourism, trade and arts in a remarkable celebration of Afrocentric culture came off in Ada last week.
The event, which was the fourth edition, was held under the theme ‘A New Dawn.’
This year’s event was dominated by ‘street arts’ featuring domestic art works from renowned Ghanaian artistes.
Speaking to The Spectator, Co-founder and Executive Di¬rector of Tapioca Foundation, organisers of the festival, Mr Seth Priceless Ala-Amegavie, said this year’s event was characterised by innovative strategies to embrace the future.
“We’re excited to be leading an experience, un¬locking potentials, breaking the youth out of their com¬fort zones and pace-setting industrialisation through events in the Ada region,” he said.
He added that they took a bold step during the pan¬demic and it has ushered them into a realm of a new dawn, the age of artificial intelligence for community development.
“We are dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa in the fields of tourism, arts and culture,” he said.
According to him, their mission is to create an equitable world where African minds are fully empowered to contribute to changing their narrative.
“We aim to achieve this by providing an educational space and platform accessi¬ble to all free-thinking indi-viduals or groups that wish to contribute to changing the narrative and perspective of Africa,” he stressed.
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.
