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Joe Mettle tours four regions with Praise Reloaded 10th anniversary
One of Ghana’s finest gospel powerhouses, Joseph Oscar Mettle affectionately called Joe Mettle, will tour four regions with the 10th anniversary of his Praise Reloaded Concert, this year.
The tour for this year’s event themed ‘The Kadosh’ will commence from Takoradi in the Western Region on May 15, 2022 at the Breakthrough Family Ministries International(Windy Ridge), followed by Koforidua, Eastern Region on May 29, at the ICGC Jesus Temple(Koforidua Galloway).
The Praise Reloaded train then makes a stop at CCC auditorium, Kumasi, Ashanti Region June 5, before climaxing with the grand finale in Accra on June 26, at the Perez Dome, Dzorwulu.
Speaking at the launch at The Tang Palace Hotel on Tuesday, Joe Mettle said, throughout the 10 years of the event, getting adequate financial support had been burdensome, but together with the team, he had always sailed through.
He expressed his appreciation to all stakeholders who have supported and sustained the brand as well as the event.
The Kadosh, which means the Holiness of God seeks to resound and create an atmosphere of worship to celebrate the goodness of God for a successful 10 years of Praise Reloaded .
Artistes billed to minister alongside Joe Mettle during these tours include KODA, SK Frimpong ,Luigi Maclean, Soul Winners, Akese Brempong, Ceccy Twum, Bethel Revival Choir, MOG, Ohemaa Mercy, Kofi Peprah, Ntozoko Mbambo, Nathaniel Bassey, Diana Hamilton and the Love Gift.
Other activities lined up to celebrate the 10th anniversary include an album release (The Kadosh), a worship and music seminar, school and community outreaches, a walk with Joe Mettle and friends, and a dinner night with patrons and partners of Joe Mettle Ministries.
Ohemaa Mercy, Ceccy Twum, Akesse Brempong, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Cwesi Oteng and Efe Grace were at the launch to render their support.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The red carpet of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was lit up with a mind-blowing exhibition of creativity this Saturday in Nigeria, as Ghana’s Nana Akua Addo stunned everyone with her jaw-dropping fashion choices.
The AMVCA is an annual, prestigious awards ceremony presented by MultiChoice. It recognises outstanding achievements in African television, film, and digital content creation across the continent.
The Ghanaian actress and global fashion icon has, over the years, taken centre stage of the AMVCA red carpet each year.
She consistently pushes the boundaries of avant-garde style, making her one of the most anticipated stars of the night.
The Talk of the Red Carpet This year, her main outfit silver architectural dress, inspired by Cologne Cathedral in Germany became the absolute talk of the red carpet.
The breathtaking, structured silver gown featured intricate, three-dimensional details mimicking towering gothic spires and pointed arches.
The structural design transformed the style icon into a walking piece of art, requiring assistance from her team to navigate the venue smoothly.
The masterpiece was brought to life by Nigerian designer, Mohammed Abbas (Abasswoman), who revealed that the complex design process began back in November.
A Night of multiple looks true to her reputation as a fashion chameleon, the cathedral gown was not Nana Akua Addo’s only statement of the evening.
She further disrupted the event by debuting two other high-concept structural ensembles.
Attendees and digital audiences were treated to a visual feast as she also appeared in, The Spiral Outfit, a futuristic, swirling conceptual piece that captivated onlookers.
Also, she was seen in the Living Stone Outfit, a heavily textured, sculptural dress that blended natural geometry with high fashion.
Nana Akua Addo’s triple-threat appearance solidified Ghana’s dominant style presence on the pan-African stage, proving once again that she does not just attend the red carpet, she defines it.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, on Monday passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday.
According to reports he died at age 40.
Ekubo was best known for his roles in the Weekend Getaway and the music video titled Johnny by Yemi Alade in 2013.
He had won many awards and accolades for his work in the entertainment industry and humanitarian efforts.
While his family and management are yet to issue a statement, tributes have been pouring in from fans and friends in Nigeria’s and Ghanaian films industry.
The Nollywood star made his acting debut in the 2005 production, Sinners in the House.
He graduated with a degree in law from the University of Calabar and broke into stardom in 2010 after competing in the Mr Nigeria competition.
In 2013, he won Best Supporting Actor in the Best of Nollywood Awards for his role as Andre Dikeh in Weekend Getaway.
Ekubo had received nine awards during his career, including Best of Nollywood’s Best Actor of the year (2016) and Best Lead Actor (2022).
Nigeria’s First Lady gave him a Special Recognition Award in 2018 for his contribution and development of the country’s entertainment industry.
In 2020, he was inducted into the UN’s Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) under 40, for his efforts in entertainment and social development.
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