Entertainment
TV3 honours promise, hands over two-bedroom house to Optional King
Mohammed Lukman,known in showbiz circles as Optional King was last Friday filled with joy when TV3 handed over a two-bedroom house to him at Lakeside Estate in Accra for winning Mentor Reload.
For him, the package had delayed, it was delivered at the right time in his career.
The house consist of a backyard,a Kitchen, bathroom, a hall, two-bedrooms, a storeroom, CCTV, overhead polytanks, fibre for internet service among other facilities.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony, the General Manager of Media General, Mr.Francis Doku said, after few years of going on break, TV3 reintroduced Music Reality Show Mentor, which was named Reloaded in late 2019.
He said, there were cash prizes, huge amount of airtime for promotion, souvenirs and a house for the ultimate winner.
According to him, while preparing to present the packages to the winners after the final in February, 2020, COVID-19 struck, this notwithstanding, all other prizes were presented to the winners awaiting for the house to be completed.
He said, through frantic effort by management of TV3, an agreement was reached with Lakeside Estate for a befitting abode for the winner.
“Media General has always been minded by the promise they make to their contestants in all reality shows and are known to honour them. I thank Group CEO, Beatrice Agyemang, management and staff for their relentless effort,” Mr.Doku said.
The Chief Executive Officer of Lakeside Estate, Dr.Patrick Ayiku on his part said they were delighted to be partners with Media General in fullfiling Optional King’s dream.
The elated Optional King, expressed appreciation to Media General, traditional leaders and the teeming fans for their unflinching support and votes.
“I am very grateful, I think this is the right time for this to happen, because we have gone through a lot of challenges including COVID-19, thank you for your votes,” he said.
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.
