Category: Arts

It was a thrilling night of music when the likes of Kuami Eugene, Kofi Kinaata, and Efya Nokturnal climbed the stage to dazzle patrons at the Accra Conference Centre.

The fully-packed concert, which was a precursor to the opening ceremony of the 13th African Games, lived up to its billing as patrons were treated to a fashion show as well as a good performance.

Winner of the 10th edition of TV3’s Mentor, DSL opened the music night with some good performances that kept audiences on their feet, and his stagecraft was superb.

Ghanaian songstress Efya, who performed for over 30 minutes, also thrilled audiences with some live band music, performing some of her hits, including ‘The One’ and ‘Best and Me,’ among others.

Next up was ‘Fanti King Kong’ Kofi Kinaata, who lightened up the areana with most of his timeless hit songs, including ‘Thy Grace,’ ‘Susuka,’ and ‘Thy Grace Part 2,’ among others.

Multiple award-winning artiste Kuami Eugene, who is often referred to as the ‘Rock Star,’ rocked the entire arena wit
h his infectious energy, with fans singing along to most of his songs.

Kuami Eugene demonstrated his dazzling stagecraft with some astounding vocals and superb dance moves in about 45 minutes of flawless performances.

Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), who graced the music night, was grateful to patrons for showing up and urged them to support the games.

‘We are at the LOC to express our deepest gratitude for you making it here. It took so long for us to host the games, but we here have the privilege to host them now and urge you to support the games because they are for us,’ he said.

Meanwhile, the opening ceremony of the 13th African Games scheduled for Friday, March 8, 2024, is expected to witness thrilling performances from Shatta Wale, King Promise, Pat Thomas, and Ebo Taylor.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Mr Agboti Yao, a renowned musician from the Republic of Togo has advised up and coming artistes to be God fearing and humble.

He also called on them to shy away from lifestyles that would jeopardize their career.

Mr Agboti Yao gave the advice in a chat with the Ghana News Agency Entertainment desk at Adaklu Kodzobi in the Adaklu district where he was the guest artistes at the 40th anniversary celebration of Togbe Dzegblade IV, Chief of the town.

He noted that it was these traits that could carry them far.

Mr Agboti Yao said it was regrettable that most musicians were carried away by fame and led lifestyles that brought them to their knees.

He called on the younger generation of musicians to seek advice from their seniors who have been in the industry for a long time.

Mr Agboti Yao reminded them that they should not use music to entertain people but also used it to glorify God.

‘There was a time I was persecuted because of some of my songs but God was on my side so let us look up to Him always,’ he advi
sed.

He entreated people to disabuse their minds that artistes were ‘ruffians and riff-raffs’ adding ‘music is a noble profession and should be seen as such.’

Mr Agboti Yao who said he has been in the music industry for almost 50 years now said he has several albums to his credit notable among them was his hit song ‘Ablode gbadzaa’ meaning freedom.

He said his favorite album was ‘Kafukafu hawo madzi na nye Mawu’ (I will sing praises unto my God).

Source: Ghana News Agency

Inspired by other Guinness World Record attempts, Ms Veronica Obeng, an Accountant and TV Host, wants to challenge herself and set a record for the longest reading marathon.

Starting Saturday, March 24, 2024, she will read aloud a wide range of books, spanning at least 155 hours – approximately six days and a few more hours.

Ms Obeng said she wanted to obtain global recognition for local authors, having worked with them for ‘many years and understood their challenges’.

As Managing Partner of Africa Must Read, a non-profit organisation, she again considered the event as an opportunity to champion and boost the culture of reading among younger generations.

‘I see Guinness Book of World Records as a platform for global exposure, where people can showcase their talents, creativity and contributions to the community.

‘Apart from throwing the light on authors, my effort is also to encourage community members to take personal development as a responsibility since it leads to national development,’ she told the
Ghana News Agency.

Ms Obeng appealed for the support of individuals, corporates and stakeholders in the book and publishing industry ahead of the event scheduled to take place at the Aburi Botanical Garden in the Eastern Region.

The current longest reading marathon record of 124 hours is held by Rysbai Isakov (Kyrgyzstan) in Bursa, Turkey, who made the attempt from September 22 to 27, 2022. Ms Obeng’s attempt is expected to end Monday, April 1, 2024.

After all is done, the host of Books and Financial Review TV show plans to inaugurate additional Africa Must Read book clubs across schools in the country and beyond.

Africa Must Read, among other objectives, works to enrich African lives and build communities through literacy.

That, Ms Obeng explained, was being done by creating awareness of the importance of reading right from childhood to adulthood.

Book fairs, libraries, clubs and other initiatives supervised by the Organisation, she added, also helped to provide the youth ‘the best books by trusted aut
hors’.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Accra: The stage is set for one of the biggest musical nights of the year as the likes of Kuami Eugene, Kofi Kinaata, and Efya will thrill audiences on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

The concert dubbed, ’13th African Akwaaba Night’ is a precursor to the fun that will centre stage in Accra as Ghana prepares to host its first-ever African Games from March 8-23, 2024.

Sports and music are certainly intertwined, and patrons would witness the best of Ghanaian Highlife music on the eve of Ghana’s 67th Independence Day celebrations.

The music night does not only promise good music but also a rich display of Ghanaian culture with an array of fashion styles to be outdoored, as well as numerous cuisines.

Some of the top comedians in the country would also climb the stage to thrill audiences on a

highly anticipated and memorable music night.

Tickets for the concert are selling (713*33*01#) for GHC 200 (Premium) and GHC 300 (VIP).

Source: Ghana News Agency

Famous Nollywood actor and comedian, John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, has died at the age of 62.

The renowned actor who has graced the movie screens for more than two decades died at the Evercare Hospital, in Lagos on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Mr. Ibu has over the past months been admitted to the hospital, where he was undergoing surgery for the clotting of blood in his leg, stemming from diseased blood vessels.

This, together with other illnesses, led to the amputation of the affected leg in November last year and was reported to be making progress over the past few weeks.

News of his death has sent shock waves on social media, with fans expressing their condolences to the Okafor family following their great loss.

Mr. Ibu’s journey in the film industry made him a movie legend not only in Nigeria but across Africa, considering his distinctive style and infectious humour.

He appeared in hundreds of movies both in Ghana and Nigeria, including the household hit Mr Ibu in London, Police Recruit, and Issakaba.

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ce: Ghana News Agency

Ghanaian entrepreneur Afua Asantewaa says she is delighted that her sing-a-thon journey inspired young people despite not being able to break the record for the longest singing time by an individual.

The Guinness World Record (GWR) earlier announced Afua Asantewaa’s attempt to break Sunil Waghmare’s 105-hour record was unsuccesful.

Afua Asantewaa has released a statement expressing gratitude to the people of Ghana and various stakeholders for their support.

‘Even though the final outcome of the attempt did not meet my expectations. I am content with the massive impact I made during the period of the sing-a-thon and beyond.

‘The interest and support I have received have been overwhelming, and I am deeply grateful,’ she said.

Afua Asantewaa was also content with the opportunities it opened for people who trooped to the venue during the Christmas festivities.

‘..I am excited to have inspired a lot of young people to step out of their comfort zone to dream big. I am looking forward to the showcasing of more
talents through GWR and other?similar ventures that will help project the rich talent and resources Ghana is endowed with,’ the social media sensation said.

Afua Asantewaa also encouraged other compatriots to set their initiatives of breaking the Guinness World Records across various endeavours.

She also disclosed that she had engaged GWR to provide details for her disqualification to enable her learn lessons.

Source: Ghana News Agency