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Where to be this Easter
As we approach Easter this week, family and friends would love to have an awesome time together, coming from the backdrop of eased COVID-19 protocols.
For the past two years, the Easter season suffered a setback as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for the first time in Ghana and around the world, revellers would have the opportunity to make merry in an unrestricted environment.
For this reason, The Spectator, has put together some of the events happening this Easter for your consideration.
- The Western part of the country would come alive with Easter Western Escape from April15 to 17, where patrons would explore Takoradi City, visit tourist sites at Nzulezo Village, Cape Coast and Elmina.
- Some revellers would explore the Volta Region of Ghana in a programme dubbed #VisitVolta from April 15 to 17. Patrons would have the opportunity to visit Sogakope Beach Resort, Mountain Gemi, Afadjato Hiking, Wli Falls and Tagbo Falls.
- A Day in Kwahu Easter on Saturday, April 16, with activities like, Kwahu Town Tour, Hiking, Photoshoot, games, Paragliding, Twenedurase Mystical Cave, Obuo Tabri Moutain Peak, Air Jay canopy zipline and a visit to Tini Waterfalls among others.
- It would be an amazing experience with nature for patrons of Kwahu Easter Tent Camp at Odweanoma Mountain from April 15 to 18.
- Keta Beach Xcape for family and firends who would love to explore together and enjoy a tour of Keta, Bonfire, Borborbor Night, Boat cruise among others.
- PiKNik at the pool on Sunday, April 17, at Volta Barracks, 66 Artillery pool, Ho
- Comedy lovers would also have an unforgettable moment at Easter comedy and music show dubbed Strings of laughter at The fantasy Dome, Accra, featuring OB Amponsah, Lekzy Decomic, Foster Romanus, Comedian Waris, Mebusem, and Music from Camidoh among others.
- A Day on a Cruise with Nakeeyat , young poet on April 16. Activities would include a Dodi Princess cruise, Island Adventure, Pedal Boat Ride, Camel Ride, Kiddy place and many other exciting events.
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.
