Entertainment
Model Akua fetes street children
Ghanaian model and video vixen, Christiana Akua Oforiwaa, affectionately called Model Akua on Monday, August 15, put smiles on the faces of street children at Madina La-Nkwantanang in the Greater Accra Region.
Together with some donors and her team, Highly Spiritual Music decided to impact lives as part of her birthday celebrations.
Speaking to The Spectator, she said “I decided to celebrate with the children on the streets on my birthday, this is going to be an annual ritual from the Smile With Akua Foundation, and it is my expectation that it will keep growing bigger in the years ahead.”
According to her, she had been there before and had always decided to positively impact the lives of the downtrodden.
Akua further added that she felt excited seeing the numbers that turned up for the programmed saying that it had gladdened her heart to do more.
The model encouraged them not to give up regardless of the challenges they faced in life, but believed that with hard work, their situation could be changed.
She expressed appreciation to Bel Beverages and Luminary DMR for their support in making her dream a reality.
Musician and label mate, Luminary DMR who joined Akua to embark on this mission congratulated her, and urged celebrities to use their influence to impact lives in society.
He hinted on dropping video for Agyeiwaa song of his recently released Discovery album.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian gospel dynamo, Piesie Esther, has expressed her readiness to take home the Gospel Artiste of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song of the Year and Traditional Gospel Song of the Year awards at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The musician with many years of success under her belt in the gospel music industry has been nominated for three categories at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Piesie Esther was nominated for Gospel Artiste of the Year, Traditional Gospel Song of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year with her smash hit, Nyame Ye.
The award-winning musician believes that she had a wonderful year in 2025, which deserves recognition.
According to her, with over 36 shows, millions of streams enjoyed by her Nyame Ye song, coupled with numerous brand engagements, she was in a pole position to outwit other competitors.
“Family, I need your love and support now more than ever! I’ve been nominated at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and we’re going all out for the win! ,” she noted.
She called on all and sundry that “Every single vote counts, and I truly appreciate your continuous support. Let’s do this together.”
This year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards is slated for May 9, 2026 at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Patrons at +233 Bar and Lounge had an unforgettable experience at the OK@50 All White Birthday Party last Saturday, April 18.
The Ghanaian music icon, Okyeame Kwame, turned 50 years last Friday, April 17, 2026.
Against this backdrop, the ‘Rap Dacta’ organised an All-White Party on Saturday to mark his 50th birthday to raise funds for the construction of a Paediatric Emergency Ward at the Manhyia Hospital.
This is a legacy project the musician is embarking on to mark his 50th birthday.
As part of the concert, patrons were treated to scintillating live performances by Afriyie Wutah, Akwaboah, Sista Afia, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Kwabena Kwabena, Ras Kuuku, Abiana, Adina, Abochi, Kweku Darlington, and Kunta Kinte of Bradez fame.
One of the country’s finest DJs, Andy Dosty, also had his turn to mesmerise the patrons with hits from the past to present, a moment which saw many patrons on their feet for most of the time.
Okyeame Kwame rocked the gathering with numerous hits from his repertoire, including his new song dubbed ‘Clap.’
He also expressed appreciation to those who has genuinely supported his career to impact the lives of others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
