Entertainment
Top names in food, drink, and music to headline the 2024 “Eat Drink Music Festival”
After the resounding success of the maiden edition in October 2023, the team behind Eat Drink Music Festival are gearing up to make the 2024 edition even more remarkable.
This was announced at the Eat Drink Music Festival Media launch held on October 10, 2024, at the plush Telande Tea Garden in Accra.
The launch hosted members of the media, partners, vendors, sponsors, and stakeholders to get an exclusive preview of what to expect at the festival.
This year’s festival is scheduled to take place from October 26-27at the Ghud Park, Accra Mall.
Patrons will enjoy an impressive line-up of fun activities including over 50 top food and drink vendors like Rockz waakye, KOA natural cocoa fruit juice, Pizzaman Chickenman, Smokey Grill, Delay Foods, Dzinat Foods, Cocktail Laboratory, and more.
Additionally, they will be thrilled by performances from R2bees, E.L, Keche, Kwabena Kwabena, King Ayisoba, Olive theboy, BeatzTrap, Adina and TiTi Owusu amongst others.
The excitement will include over 20 DJs and 10 Hypemen electrifying spinning sets with 11 top fashion designers showcasing stunning collections.
Also, there would be exciting gaming opportunities like FC25 competition, Gaming tournaments with cash prize, virtual reality experiences, and a free kids area called “EDM Kids Zone” for children under 12 years of age.
The team also announced a partnership with Platinum Events Africa to celebrate the festival in Zambia this December as part of the country’s 60th Independence Anniversary celebrations.
This strategic move presents an excellent opportunity for growth and brings EDM’s unique experience to a broader audience.
Entertainment
Nineteen57 Events announces Black Stars Legacy Awards
Nineteen57 Events has announced the launch of an event aimed at celebrating Ghanaian, African, and diaspora achievements.
The event is a prestigious platform dedicated to honouring exceptional individuals and organizations contributing to the growth and success of the Ghanaian society, the African continent, and the African diaspora.
Since its inception as part of Rhythms on the Runway in 2019 during Ghana’s historic Year of Return celebration, the Black Star Legacy Awards has recognized remarkable achievements in creative arts, culture, and beyond.
It has always been a component of ‘Rhythms On Da Runway,’ however, the organisers have decided to stage it as an independent event this year.
This shift allows for an expanded focus, honouring excellence across various fields, including business, leadership, innovation, science, and humanitarian efforts.
This bold move aligns with the awards’ mission of celebrating the spirit of achievement and innovation that defines Ghana and connects it to the broader Pan-African and global community.
While specific event details, including categories and selection criteria, are still being finalised, the Black Star Legacy Awards promises to be an unforgettable experience that highlights the very best of Ghana, Africa, and the diaspora.
Esteemed icons from Ghana, Africa and the African Diay such as Obrafour, Ricci Osei, Hon. Lisa Hanna, Reggie Rockstone, Queen Asabea Cropper, Nene Agyemang, Agya Koo Nimo, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Morgan Heritage, Stonebwoy, and Richard Mofe Damijo have been among the honorees, setting the stage for what has become a highly anticipated annual celebration of excellence.
Entertainment
Zhikay Junior launches ‘The mind shift campaign’
Ghanaian award winning gospel blogger Isaac Nartey, popularly known as Zhikay Ike Junior, and his team have launched a campaign at Sap’s School in Teshie-Nungua, located in the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra region.
Themed ‘The mind shift campaign’, it was aimed to touch the lives of students by educating them on the use of social media and how it can impact lives.
Isaac Nartey, told The Spectator that the purpose of the campaign was to orient students in Ghana about social media and its impact.
Sharing photos from the campaign on Facebook, Zhikay also emphasised the importance of listening to children’s concerns, which include mental health, emotions, and societal acceptance.
“We must not consider children as just minors, they have genuine concerns that revolve around mental health, emotions, societal acceptance and others. We must create avenues for their voice to be heard,” He explained
The campaign included education, games, and entertainment. Some students received customized ‘Zhikay’ items as rewards for their hard work.
This initiative seems to be made a positive impact on the students.
‘The school tour will delve into the overview of social media and how it can be used to impact society positively,’ he added
Zhikay embarked on the tour with popular Ghanaian content creators such as “Freedom Official” and “Quecy Official.” Together, they created an educational and engaging atmosphere for the students.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
