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Tsadidi Street Art Festival starts tomorrow in Volta Region
Tsadidi, meaning “Journeying from one place to the other” in Ewe, is set to illuminate the vibrant tapestry of art, culture, tourism, and gastronomy at the Tsadidi Street Art Festival.
Organized by GlennSamm, an esteemed Ghanaian visual storyteller and walking artist, this event is a highlight of the Hogbetsotso Festival taking place this weekend.
Scheduled from November 3rd to 5th, the festival will be held at the venerable grounds of our forefathers’ home, Keta (Fort Prinzenstein).
The festivities kick off on November 3 with a lively Talk Party for Visual Art Students from in and around Keta Anloga.
On November 4, Saturday, an Art Procession will grace the streets of Keta, inviting attendees to don traditional attire and make their way to Fort Prinzenstein for an awe-inspiring showcase of art installations, spoken word, poetry, culminating in the night with the dazzling “Glow in the Night Party” and captivating performances throughout Keta township.
On Sunday, November 5, Tsadidi Food and Market Day will provide a delectable opportunity to savor traditional foods and locally-sourced produce.
Anticipate nothing short of an extraordinary immersion in the rich culture and heritage of the Volta Region.
This year’s theme, “Identity,” underscores the profound connections that bind us all.
GlennSamm is as a walking artist but he is similarly a visual artiste who has worked and made cameo appearances in music videos including Fuse ODG – New African Girl featuring KiDi x Kuami Eugene, Manuel Nonobada’s Every Day, Bisa Kdei featuring Adekunle Gold – Adiza, Wakayna’s African Nice and EpiXode Wahala Dey.
He has created art installations at events like Afrochella now Afrofuture, Detty Rave, Chalewote Street Art Festival, Potomanto festival and Lands of Spirits among others.
GlennSamm has also worked with brands like Jameson Scotch whiskey, Caveman watches , Star Beer, Johnnie Walker and Currently he is an ambassador for Jägermeister.
This year’s event is partnered by Citi FM, Citi TV, Jubilee Radio & Sandcity Radio.
Entertainment
Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Dr Amoani honoured at 2024 Majestic Praise
It was a night of massive praise and worship as hundreds of people gathered at the Perez Dome at Dzorwulu to celebrate and honour gospel legends doing exploits in the Christian space last Sunday.
Dubbed ‘Peace Mission: Be at peace with all men’, the event assembled the crème de la crème of Men of God such as Apostle Dr Amoani, former Chairman of the Christ Apostolic Church International ( CACI), Bishop Dr Godwin Aaron Monnyo, Elder Dr Emmanuel Kwesi Mireku and Rev. Samuel Agyei as host.
Major awardees at this year’s event were Apostle Dr Amoani and the legendary gospel music trio, Daughters of Glorious Jesus for their harmonious vocals and inspiring lyrics.
Apostle Dr Amoani, upon receiving the award appreciated the organisers for the honour given to him.
Daughters of Glorious Jesus expressed their gratitude to the organisers and dedicated the award to God, their husbands, families and everyone supporting them.
The honourees received plaques from the organisers.
The 2024 edition of the Majestic Praise featured a long list of acts from the gospel music industry who entertained guests at the event.
Popular among them were the Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Ceccy Twum, Nana Asaase the poet, Emmanuel Akimi, Abigail Adepa, Becky Bonney, Doreen Okyere and Vivian.
The evening also witnessed the launch of a book titled ‘The Legends: Inspiring stories of Ghanaian gospel generals.’
Organisers of the event – Majestic Praise and Honouring of Gospel Legend indicated that the programme will remain an annual event dedicated to recognising and honouring living gospel legends
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Hundreds turn up for Rhythms On Da Runway Model Casting
Some ladies for audition
Hundreds of models on Sunday, October 6, turned up for this year’s Rhythms On Da Runway Model Casting held at the African Regent Hotel in Accra.
The programme was an opportunity presented by the Nineteen57 Events, the organisers of Rhythms On Da Runway, to aspiring models to take their careers to a notch higher.
In all over 250 models, made up of female, male, children models turned up for the casting, and at the end of vigorous processes, about 55 lucky models made the cut.
They would be groomed in the next few weeks ahead of the event on November 30.
Additionally, some celebrities would be added for the main showdown at the Grand Arena.
The brain behind the event, Kofi Okyere Darko said, he was impressed with the quality seen, adding that aside settling on those selected for the show, they made most of them aware of the special talents they carry and how it could be developed.
One of the judges, renowned Video Director and Creative Consultant, Nana Asihene, said they were on the lookout for models who have the poise to display garments of designers on the day.
He said it was highly competitive as the judges searched for models of a certain size, those who look commercial among other qualities.
Mr Asihene further advised them to exhibit more professionalism, showing up for rehearsals and putting the work ahead of everything.
Producer, choreographer of Multinational fashion show, Dionne slash Gavin who was also a judge said, the selected models would be given the best grooming for the main show.
He charged them to prepare adequately for the opportunity to take their craft and career to the next level.
The main event, a night of unforgettable fashion, music, and cultural celebration at the Grand Arena, is under the theme, ‘Kente Edition’.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
